Iron Sights #31 - Mike Lee: Operating Multiple Businesses, Startup Investing, The Cannabis Delivery Industry, Networking with Billionaires & The Science of Understanding People
In this episode of The Iron Sights Podcast, I sat down with the “Undercover Mayor of San Jose California” Mike Lee. Mike is a 26 year old Entrepreneur who started his first business at age 19. After graduating with a full scholarship from San Jose State, Mike focused 100% on growing his various businesses, assessing new ventures and investing into start-ups and inspiring people. With his early success, you might assume Lee started from the top but that wasn’t the case. In this episode we get into the root cause of his drive and how Mike’s mastery of social engagement combined with mentorship catapulted his success and influence in the Bay Area. Get ready for stories of golfing with Billionaires, networking with the top 1%, entering the weed business and having an all around good time with my new friend, Mike Lee.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcoming Mike To The Show
02:51 Mike’s “Glow Up”
05:52 Growing Up and Staying In San Jose, CA
07:08 The Science of Networking
10:03 Mike’s First Business
14:36 Lessons From College
16:45 The Mission After Graduating
19:59 Investing Into New Startups
21:34 Getting Into The Cannabis Industry
23:35 California's Restrictions On Cannabis Delivery Businesses
32:09 How Much Money Can You Make In The Weed Business
34:10 Three Month’s In The Delivery Business
36:36 Future Plans For Mike’s Cannabis Business
37:12 Meeting John Fry (Founder of Fry’s)
41:32 Getting Invited To Play on The Most Inclusive Golf Course In The World
45:50 How Mike Lee Started “Not Toxic” Clothing
48:33 Missed Business Opportunities, Lessons & Loses
58:35 Why The Next Move Should Be Real Estate
59:58 Networking Advice For Young Business Owners
1:115:06 Mike Lee’s Mission For People & His Network
1:16:53 How To Dodge Political Debates
1:19:09 How To Contact Mike Lee
Follow Mike Lee:
IG: @itsmikelee