The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast
Welcome to The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, where we are dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide valuable insights and inspiration from a diverse range of successful entrepreneurs and professionals across various industries, including real estate, finance, legal, development, and more.
Join us as we delve into the stories and strategies of those who have achieved extraordinary success, learning from their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply seeking motivation to pursue your dreams, our podcast offers practical advice, actionable tips, and invaluable wisdom to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.
Tune in to The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast and embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and success.
SVP, Nicole Perrone NMLS
CrossCountry Mortgage
Mobile: 732-740-9359
Email: Nicole.perrone@ccm.com
Website: www.ccm.com/nicole-perrone
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The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast
Most People Quit After This... He Didn’t.
What if your biggest failure was the key to your greatest success?
In this episode of Billion Dollar Banker, Nicole Perrone sits down with Jacob Brown—a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and 3x TEDx speaker.
Jacob shares how he hit rock bottom after the NFL, battled alcoholism, and overcame divorce… all while building a life of resilience, purpose, and leadership. His message? Fail Forward.
Watch to learn:
• How to reframe failure as fuel
• The “6-month letter” exercise that changes lives
• What Avocado Leadership means (yes, really)
🔥 This is one of the most raw, real, and powerful conversations we've had.
00:00 - Jacob Brown’s Journey: NFL to Entrepreneur
01:12 - What “Fail Forward” Really Means
03:45 - From Divorce and Alcoholism to Redemption
06:08 - The Chris Gardner Quote That Changed Everything
07:22 - The First Major Business Failure (and Lesson)
09:30 - Reframing Failure as Fuel
11:47 - The 6-Month Letter Exercise That Works
13:15 - What Is Avocado Leadership?
15:20 - Final Thoughts: It Only Takes One
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#PersonalGrowth #AthleteToEntrepreneur #BillionDollarBanker #TransformationJourney #LeadershipDevelopment