Ambition and Downfall: A Cautionary Tale

In this fascinating episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with HBO Max’s Generation Hustle star, Ian Bick, about how he, at age 17, conned $500,000 and ultimately ended up in prison. 

• How does a 17-year-old kid get three years in prison?! (1:50)
• Why he wasn't driven by money as a kid. (8:00)
• The dangers and consequences of chasing popularity and likes. (8:43)
• Blame me, not my parents. (12:00)
• Why he liked the buildup to the parties, not the actual parties. (15:29)
• From house parties to nightclubs, the next evolution of his business. (18:15)
• Feeling like the King of Danbury High School. (22:47)
• The next steps to getting attention and building his likeness. (28:55)
• The critical moments leading to the unraveling of his legitimate business. (32:11)
• The point when things start to get shady. (55:43)
• The series of unfortunate events leading to being caught. (1:08:19)
• When the law becomes aware of the situation. (1:21:33)
• His focus now post-prison sentence. (1:25:46)
• What was the ultimate high and low of this experience? (1:30:59)
• Why prison is everything you hear about on TV, but it's not. (1:38:19)
• What opportunities does he foresee post documentary? (1:45:14)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Ian Bick (@ian_bick)  Instagram
• Big Sean (@bigsean)  Instagram
• WK (@wizkhalifa)  Instagram
• Chief Keef (@chieffkeeffsossa)  Instagram
• The Chainsmokers (@thechainsmokers)  Instagram
• Steve Aoki (@steveaoki)  Instagram

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