The Joe Polish Show What Happens When You Take Genius Network Into Prison with Andre Norman and Joe Polish
Oct 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andre Norman, a former inmate turned prison outreach leader, joins Joe Polish to share insights from their transformative visit to Perryville Women's Prison. They dive into the power of service, resilience, and second chances, highlighting how helping others can reshape lives. Andre recounts his journey from solitary confinement to inspiring change, revealing how trust can be built through simple requests. They explore how pain connects entrepreneurs and ex-cons and the life-changing impact of powerful mentorship exercises on incarcerated women.
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Four Habits That Build Trust
- Show up, do what you say, finish what you start, and say please and thank you to build credibility.
- Practice these four referability habits consistently to earn trust and referrals.
Solitary Sparked A Harvard-Sized Goal
- Andre Norman taught himself to read and the law in solitary confinement and overturned his case to gain freedom.
- He walked out of prison and immediately went to speak to juveniles because he had promised to return.
Small Support, Big Ripple
- Joe Polish funded Andre with $5,000 a month for five months to help him transition back to speaking and serve people.
- That support led Andre into Genius Network where he began serving as a crisis helper and connector.
