Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Gerald Rosengarten, affectionately known as “Mr. Knit,” a visionary who turned his struggles into triumphs.
Despite being unable to read until his 50s due to dyslexia, Rosengarten revolutionized the fashion industry with the creation of the leisure suit and made significant impacts in real estate and renewable energy.
In this episode, we discuss Jerry Rosengarten’s newly released book, Jump on the Train: A Dyslexic Entrepreneur’s 50-Year Ride From The Leisure Suit to the Bowery Hotel and a New York Solar Farm, which hit the shelves on February 20, 2024, through Amplify Publishing.
Discover how Rosengarten overcame severe learning challenges, navigated bureaucratic obstacles, and seized opportunities in various industries.
Learn about his iconic projects, including the Bowery Hotel and one of the largest private solar farms in the Northeast.
Tune in to hear how Rosengarten’s relentless drive and innovative thinking led him to success and the life lessons he shares from his extraordinary journey.
His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that you must “get on the train” when the right opportunity comes along.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How Jerry started his career
- Going through life as a dyslexic entrepreneur
- Navigating bureaucratic obstacles
- His iconic project - including the Bowery Hotel
- Jerry Rosengarten’s newly released book, Jump on the Train: A Dyslexic Entrepreneur’s 50-Year Ride From The Leisure Suit to the Bowery Hotel and a New York Solar Farm
CONNECT WITH JERRY:
- New Book: Jump on the Train: A Dyslexic Entrepreneur’s 50-Year Ride From The Leisure Suit to the Bowery Hotel and a New York Solar Farm
CONNECT WITH JONATHAN
- To connect with Jonathan, you can send an email to info@greystonecapgroup.com or schedule a time to chat.
- To learn more about real estate investment opportunities, join the Greystone Capital Investor Network.
Thanks for listening and until next time!
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