The Cardone Zone

In this episode, Grant Cardone challenges one of the most accepted assumptions in society: that college is the safest path to success.  Drawing directly from his bestselling book "The Wealth Creation Formula", Grant exposes how higher education has become a financial trap. 4 Years out of the workforce, massive student debt, and no guarantee of meaningful income often lead graduates into low-wage jobs. Grant breaks down why the real cost of college isn't just tuition, but lost time, lost earning power, and delayed financial independence. He also reframes the idea of "targets," explaining why becoming a millionaire is not the real goal. The true objective is freedom, control over your time, income, and choices. Without that context, financial targets can be deceptive and leave people chasing numbers instead of outcomes. This episode serves as a practical guide to escaping the middle-class mentality, questioning conventional advice, and redirecting focus toward income creation, skill development, and real-world experience. Follow us on all social media platforms, visit GrantCardone.com, and listen on SiriusXM Business Radio for more from the Cardone Zone.

Follow @GrantCardone • GrantCardone.com • SiriusXM Business Radio In Episode 287, Grant welcomes two powerhouse creators from very different worlds—Daymond John, entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor, and Will.I.Am, global music innovator and tech entrepreneur. Both guests open up about the mindsets, decisions, and defining moments that shaped their rise to the top of their industries. Daymond shares a powerful insight from his own life—how "the hood" isn't just a place, but a mindset that some people never escape, even after they leave. He breaks down how breaking that mental barrier was essential to his success. Will.I.Am brings his unique perspective from music, technology, and community building, revealing the creativity and discipline that fueled his career evolution. Follow us on all our social platforms and at grantcardone.com

Guests: Roger Stone & Tim Grover Follow @GrantCardone • GrantCardone.com • SiriusXM Business Radio In Episode 286, Grant dives into a rare crossover conversation blending power, strategy, and elite performance. Roger Stone, the controversial author and political strategist with 50+ years inside U.S. politics, brings sharp, unfiltered political analysis and insider perspective on influence and decision-making at the highest levels. Tim Grover, world-renowned mindset and performance coach, breaks down the mental toughness and elite habits required to win in any arena—business, sports, or life. Blunt talk. Real experience. Zero fluff. A powerful combination of political insight and peak-performance mindset you won't hear anywhere else. Follow us on all social platforms and SiriusXM Business Radio for more Cardone Zone.

Follow us @GrantCardone • GrantCardone.com • SiriusXM Business Radio Guests: David Given, Jesse Itzler & Sara Blakely In Episode 285, Grant brings together three top performers with insights you can't get anywhere else. David Given, elite real estate broker, breaks down how he closes monster deals—from high-value negotiations to the mindset required to win big in today's market. Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely share how they run major businesses while still protecting what matters most: family time, presence, and balance. Their strategies show that you can build massive success without sacrificing the people you love. Fast, powerful, and packed with real-world lessons. Follow us on all social platforms for more of the Cardone Zone.

"NO LIMITS: FROM THE PROJECTS TO THE PEAK OF POWER" Follow us on all our social platforms @GrantCardone In this powerhouse episode of The Cardone Zone, Grant brings you two extraordinary stories of ascent from nothing to the top of the business world—real-life proof that your beginnings don't determine your finish line. First, Grant sits down with a real-estate force who went from $600 in his pocket to managing a $4 BILLION development pipeline. He breaks down the mindset shift that took him from pumping gas and cleaning dental offices to building Angel's Landing, one of the boldest developments in downtown Los Angeles.  His message is clear: Cash flow beats net worth. Money should work harder than you do. Action destroys excuses. His journey—from a childhood shaped by the struggles of the segregation era to sitting at the table with Senators, bankers, and decision-makers by age 26—proves that the American Dream belongs to anyone willing to hustle, learn, and never quit. Then Grant welcomes Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, a man who helped generate over half a trillion dollars in revenue during his run. But instead of a privileged Wall Street origin story, Lloyd reveals the truth: He grew up in Brooklyn public housing, hustling from age 13—selling popcorn at Yankee Stadium, delivering prescriptions, tutoring for $1.50 an hour—all fueled by one thing: escaping poverty. His parents worked blue-collar jobs, and the motivation of "no choice but to succeed" pushed him from a tough NYC school to Harvard on a scholarship, and eventually to the top of global finance. Lloyd shares what it was like sitting across from titans like Bezos, Musk, and the world's most powerful financial players—proving that ambition, discipline, and refusing to stay stuck can take you from the projects to the pinnacle of power. This episode is pure jet fuel for anyone ready to stop making excuses and start making moves. Follow us on all social platforms @GrantCardone for more episodes, insights, and real-world strategies to elevate your life and income.