Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth.
New episodes every week. Pour up.
Chapters:
00:00:14 Welcome
00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic
00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian
00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy
00:09:00 Education as a Tool
00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family
00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table
00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic
00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty
00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles
00:30:06 Money Means Freedom
00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind
00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains
00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else
00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage
00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft
00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth
00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship
00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo
00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth
01:00:05 Viral Moments
01:13:31 Rapid Fire
01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie Game
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