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July 19, 2023 54 mins

On this episode of Ryan C. Greene's BORN TO BE DOPE, we dive deep into the world of leadership and creating a millionaire culture with Darnell Self who shares his insights on how to lead people at every level. He discusses the importance of valuing your journey, the impact of negative energy on your growth, and the lessons he learned while building a multimillion dollar business from home. Darnell shares his experience of creating a successful organization with a dope culture and how he's helped 40 people earn six-figure from home before turning 40! Additionally, the episode explores Darnell Self's personal journey and struggles along the way, how he got into podcasting, and the importance of personal development and gratitude. Tune in to hear about creating the best version of oneself and how important your own self talk can be to your success.

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Timestamp Overview:
[00:01:11] Darnell shares journey on shifting self-talk, grew up and still lives in Maryland, met spouse at retail clothing store.
[00:05:15] Don't compare yourself to others. Success takes time. Be grateful for small things.
[00:08:19] Struggle and feelings of disappointment despite completing college; gratitude for journaling and remembering progress.
[00:12:58] Important financial lessons learned from past mistakes; teaches value of mentorship and honesty.
[00:15:46] Ring celebrates team champions, culture of recognition, helped 40 people earn six figures.
[00:18:56] Podcast talks income, quick break before more culture and leadership discussion with guest Darnell Self. Join Facebook group.
[00:23:41] Jim Rohn had a cassette system on building an unshakable character at 24 years old, which helped the speaker in their retail management job.
[00:27:04] Leading people making $300K-$500K is different, need to fight ego and learn leadership/culture building to succeed. Pricing services at premium levels is key.
[00:28:10] Belief in self-worth is key to attracting higher-paying clients who view things differently and value experience over financial success. Mindset determines pricing and value.
[00:33:26] Personal growth is about being your dope self and not comparing with others. Removing obstacles can improve performance. Listening more than talking helps in mentoring.
[00:35:36] Your energy and attitude matter more than your surroundings, as being in the same location as successful people won't necessarily guarantee your own success.
[00:41:01] Hip hop led to relationships, podcast inspired by Big Sean song. Prioritizing podcast with mentor's help.
[00:43:35] Don't tell others what to do, respect their vision. Don't overthink, trust your gut.
[00:45:15] Shifting timelines, remaining focused on goals.
[00:49:49] Lead yourself first to create a loyal following for your podcast.
[00:54:10] Be confident and dream big, remember your greatness. We learn from our ancestors and need to step back to improve.

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