Pivot, Persist, and Prosper: Dean Graziosi on Success, AI, and the Thrive Revolution
What do car sales, real estate, and billion-dollar knowledge empires have in common? Dean Graziosi. In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with the legendary Dean Graziosiβentrepreneur, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and one of the OG...
What do car sales, real estate, and billion-dollar knowledge empires have in common? Dean Graziosi.
In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with the legendary Dean Graziosi—entrepreneur, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and one of the OG architects behind the Knowledge Business Blueprint (aka KBB for those in the know). From flipping cars on VHS to co-creating movements with Tony Robbins, Dean drops mic-level insights about knowing when to pivot, when to persist, and how to embrace the "success tax" that comes with leveling up your life and business.
This isn't just an interview—it's a mindset recalibration. If you're an entrepreneur, solopreneur, or simply human-ing your way through this wild ride called business, this is your wake-up call in podcast form.
Trust us, you’re going to want to take notes. βοΈ
π‘ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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The Pivot vs. Persistence Dilemma – When grinding harder is actually slowing you down.
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The "Success Tax" – Why struggle is not a sign you're failing... it's a receipt for your next breakthrough.
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AI in Business – Dean’s take on how artificial intelligence is not replacing you—it’s upgrading you.
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Behind the Scenes of Thrive in 25 – A sneak peek into the biggest event of 2025 featuring Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Lisa Nichols, and more.
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Dean’s Evolution – From hustling used cars to becoming one of the most respected voices in the knowledge industry.
π Want In On The Magic?
Dean and Sean aren’t just talking about next-level growth—they’re creating it.
Get in on Thrive in 25, the free 3-day event with some of the biggest game-changers in the personal growth and business space. Yep, FREE.
ποΈ Register now at thrive25event.com
This event could seriously change your trajectory. Don’t just take notes from the sidelines—get in the game.
π§ Quote of the Episode:
"Sometimes what feels like your breaking point might just be your breakthrough point." – Sean Osborn
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Hello, Sean Osborne here and you are in for something special today.
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I just wrapped up two incredible days, masterminding with Dean Graziosi and a select group of other business leaders planning on what is shaping up to be the biggest event of 2025.
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We're talking about a powerhouse lineup, including Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Lisa Nichols, and more.
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And I'll share more about this in the next few weeks.
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And for those who might not know Dean, he is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor who started his entrepreneurial journey from very humble beginnings, buying and selling used cars and transformed himself into one of the most respected voices in the self-education and the knowledge industry.
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And over the past 30 years, Dean has generated nearly a billion, yes, B billion dollars in revenue through his businesses and has impacted millions of lives through his training programs, books, and courses, Dean is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking collaborations with Tony Robbins on the Knowledge Business Blueprint, which has helped thousands of entrepreneurs turn their expertise into thriving businesses, including me.
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I am a product of KBB myself, In this episode, Dean shares some absolutely game changing insights about knowing when to pivot versus persist the revolutionary impact of AI on businesses.
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He drops what he calls the success tax principle.
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That honestly left me thinking about my own journey in a completely different way.
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This is one of those episodes you're going to want to listen with a notepad.
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Ready?
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So let's jump into this powerful conversation with Dean Graziosi.
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Welcome to the show.
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Dean.
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I have been wanting to do this for such a long time, and you have made some incredible pivots throughout your journey from the automotive industry to the real estate industry, and now dominating the knowledge industry.
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And by the way, I saw the car Pro VHS tape out there.
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Yeah, I know.
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That is a classic Now just like us, I mean we are literally the same age, so that we are all classics.
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That is a classic.
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And as entrepreneurs, we are taught from great thought leaders like Napoleon Hill, Jim Rohn, basically all bum, that the secret is to never give up.
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You just keep going until you keep going, until you succeed.
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You don't give up, right?
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So how do you know when it's time to pivot and know that it's not just an excuse to quit?
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And there you have it.
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What an incredible conversation with Dean Graziosi.
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You know, sitting there across from Dean, someone who's been instrumental in my own journey from corporate to where I am today.
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It really drove home how important it is to have the right guidance and mentorship
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if this episode resonated with you, especially the part about the success tax and pushing through when things get tough, I've got something that you really need to know about.
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Dean mentioned the upcoming Thrive in 25 event, and I cannot stress enough how transformational this is going to be.
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We are talking about three days with Dean Graziosi, Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Lisa Nichols, and so many more incredible speakers who have all taken their expertise and turned it into an empire building business.
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And I hope to be there as well on the sidelines watching this event with you.
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The best part, it is completely free, my friends.
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This is complete 100% free.
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It's nothing.
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You just sign up.
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Just visit Thrive with sean.com and I'll put the registration in the link as well in the show notes.
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But again, thrive with sean.com and I strongly encourage you to sign up for this event.
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It can.
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It can absolutely change your life.
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And having been in the room while this event was being planned, I can tell you this is going to be a game changer.
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One that like I've never seen him do before.
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As Dean said, AI and guided business development are revolutionizing how we build and scale our businesses.
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If you don't wanna be left behind, this is an event you cannot afford to miss.
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And if you've enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
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It helps other entrepreneurs find this content and join our community.
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And until next time, remember, sometimes what feels like your breaking point might just be your breakthrough point.
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And until next week, this is Sean Osborne signing off.