In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Fadi G. Boumitri, the co-founder and CEO of Revolution Media Group and executive producer behind some of the world’s most recognizable brands—including Formula 1, UFC, Red Bull, and Monster Energy.
From humble beginnings in Lebanon to building a media empire in the U.S., Fadi’s story is a powerful reminder that success is never overnight. We talk about discipline, faith, leadership, and the sacrifices behind the scenes that no one ever sees. Whether you’re building a brand, managing a team, or just trying to figure out how to balance ambition and identity, this conversation will hit home.
This one’s not just about business. It’s about legacy. And Fadi doesn’t hold back.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:02 JJ’s Joke of the Week
04:55 Fadi’s upbringing in Lebanon, war stories, and early lessons in grit
08:32 Immigrating to the U.S. and starting from the bottom in corporate America
10:43 Understanding the value of mastermind groups
17:06 Why his mom is the strongest person he’s ever known
20:40 What Burning the Ships is really about
25:54 The impact of being surrounded by the right people
28:53 How the support of your spouse will push you forward
37:33 Faith, fatherhood, and keeping your heart right in the middle of chaos
44:05 The story behind medical marijuana: The vision and the partnerships
53:01 What makes someone fail or succeed?
55:30 The value of consistency in building momentum in business
58:26 The real benefits of joining mastermind groups
01:04:05 Building connections and growing businesses together
Quotables
“You can be bold and humble at the same time. That’s leadership.”
“You can’t outrun burnout forever. At some point, you have to realign with purpose.”
“You gotta be patient when it comes to the results, but ruthlessly impatient in the process of getting there.”
Links
Ascension Biomedical
Legacy Wealth Holdings
https://legacywealthholdings.com
608B Capital
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