Over the last 38 weeks John Cerasani has built and launched his personal brand, starting with his podcast "2000 Percent Raise", writing a book and taking social media by storm. What truly sets him apart is that he didn't just have great intentions - he put in the work, learned what he needed to know, and partnered with the right people to make it happen. The results speak for themselves - his podcast is now in the top 1.5 percent most downloaded shows on the planet! John is a rockstar entrepreneur and investor and Mike is thrilled to welcome him back to the show to pick up their convo from E125. John has an important message to share for anyone looking to start their entrepreneurial journey. John’s story is both inspirational, and a good old fashioned kick in the ass for anyone who feels stuck in a W2 job where they are underpaid for their skills and overlooked by their bosses. The 2000 Percent Raise philosophy that John outlines in his book is both an insightful look at his path from Notre Dame and Northwestern football player to venture capitalist. The book distills his no nonsense approach towards business, success, and betting on yourself. Unlike so many business coaches and entrepreneurial “mentors” who in reality have no sales experience or successful ventures, John has been in the trenches of the real world of both sales and startups selling his insurance company for tens of millions of dollars before becoming a venture capitalist.  By speaking his mind and sharing his humorous and unfiltered insights, John is inspiring thousands of his social media followers and podcast listeners to tap into their competitive spirit, take control of their own destiny, and start the path toward giving themselves a 2000 Percent Raise!  Follow John: Instagram TikTok LinkedIn 2000 Percent Raise Book 2000 Percent Raise Podcast   Connect with Mike: Linktree Interview Recorded via Riverside.fm Mike’D Up! Merch Produced by Social Chameleon