From Jailed Teen Drug Dealer to Silicon Valley Start-Up Powerhouse: The Dan Martell StoryToday you’re going to hear from a former teen drug dealer, software developer, and million-dollar entrepreneur, Dan Martell.Dan is a Canadian-born entrepreneur that built several venture capital-backed software companies like Flowtown and Clarity.fm, which were both sold to larger companies. He has also invested in companies like Udemy, Unbounce, Intercom, and Hootsuite, among many, many others. He lives in the province of New Brunswick with his entrepreneur wife, Renee Warren, and their two boys.In today’s interview, you’ll  hear about how he got kicked out of his family home when he was 11, he started selling drugs by 13, and then found a book on coding during a stent in jail that changed his life forever. He drops too many business and life tips to mention so I apologize for taking over the next 45 minutes of your life because…Listen to the PodcastIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why discovering computers while in rehab at age 18 saved his lifeWhy he thinks his new YouTube videos are ridiculously funnyWhy he doesn’t like being called a serial entrepreneurWhat he learned from the market crash in 2004 and his tip to be prepared for the next oneThe huge myth that cripples many entrepreneursThe hardest thing he ever had to do with ClarityClick to Tweet: “I am totally unemployable because I’m opinionated and don’t like working with stupid people.” #GritNHustle http://bit.ly/MartellGritClick to Tweet: I loved hearing this interview with @DanMartell & hearing his tips for entrepreneurs! #GritNHustle http://bit.ly/MartellGritClick to Tweet: Just found the best podcast! Grit 'n' Hustle w/@Todd_Herman. Real/Raw stories about achieving success #GritNHustle http://bit.ly/MartellGritWanting More?Check out our private community on Facebook where you will have access to myself and can make requests for show guests. Just go to ToddHerman.me/group to find out more.I created a guide to help you reap the benefits of a great mentor, “The Definitive Guide to Mentoring”. I’ve had some incredible mentors in my life and those mentors easily accelerated my path to achieving new successes by steering me around roadblocks that would have slowed me down. And, if you’re in a position to be a mentor to others, you’ll get incredible value from the structure of how to make it a win-win for both sides.Click here to get it now!Links mentioned in this episode:Dan’s WebsiteDan’s YouTube VideosIdeaToExitOnlineClarityUdemyUnbounceIntercomHootsuiteRenee WarrenMary Meeker Internet TrendsPodcast Details:Click Here to download the transcript of this week’s episodeClick Here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Sign Up For The NewsletterThe post Episode 10 – Dan Martell appeared first on Todd Herman Blog.