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They Fired Him… Now He Makes His Own Laws (Derrick Grace Story)

April 23, 2025 • Mastermind Rich • Season 3 • Episode 23

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In this powerful episode of the Attractive Mindset Podcast, Derrick Grace shares his unfiltered journey from being fired as a 911 dispatcher to becoming a self-made entrepreneur, educator, and owner of multiple businesses — all while raising 10 children by his own rules. He breaks down the importance of self-reliance, building a family like a business, teaching kids real-world survival skills, and creating wealth outside of traditional systems. From defending himself in life-or-death situations to mastering marketing, guns, and homeschooling, Derrick’s story is a blueprint for taking control of your life without asking for permission.

If you’ve ever questioned how to beat the system, protect your family, and leave a lasting legacy, this conversation will challenge your perspective and give you game you won’t find anywhere else.

Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Shooting incident that changed everything
01:25 – Introduction to Derrick Grace
02:35 – Leadership, fatherhood & dominance defined
03:38 – Why Derrick loves to compete in every arena
04:16 – Black excellence vs. Black power
06:32 – The moment he left corporate America forever
07:31 – Symbolism behind Derrick’s face tattoos
08:26 – Growing up between two different worlds
10:00 – Exposure to both street life and structure
11:36 – Early interest in guns & survival skills
13:21 – School experience & being a loner
15:27 – College attempt & transition to work life
16:57 – Fired from 911 dispatch after 5 years
18:19 – Wildest & saddest calls from dispatch
20:31 – How the job desensitized him & revealed systemic traps
22:33 – Discovering the “intentional trap” of incarceration quotas
23:10 – Inspiration from Will Smith, 50 Cent, & Eric Thomas
24:49 – First business: clothing line tied to sneakers
26:55 – Going heavy into gun ownership
27:31 – Teaching kids gun safety & survival
28:36 – The shooting with his daughter present
30:42 – Understanding self-defense laws in Florida
32:18 – Processing adrenaline after life-or-death situations
36:38 – Why experience with weapons matters
38:10 – Holsters, accuracy & technical skill with firearms
39:46 – Transition from retail to education entrepreneur
40:37 – Building wealth through homeschooling curriculums
41:13 – Family structure: 10 kids, 5 mothers, no child support
42:59 – Why marriage isn’t in his plans
44:10 – Teaching kids to be both street & corporate smart
46:34 – Planning for 12–15 kids total
47:45 – Selecting partners based on strengths, not just love
49:56 – Being transparent about relationships & polygamy
50:27 – Death threats & starting a security company
52:32 – Can we recreate Black Wall Street?
54:12 – Could the Black Panthers rise again?
55:15 – The warnings from his father about going “too radical”
57:01 – Health, food discipline & fasting
59:06 – How media emasculates Black male figures
1:00:33 – Free Credit to Cash training offer
1:01:03 – Closing thoughts & where to find Derrick Grace