NO LIMITS: FROM THE PROJECTS TO THE PEAK OF POWER

Nov 19, 2025

Join Don Peebles, a real estate mogul who turned $600 into a $4 billion development empire, as he shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to iconic projects like Angel's Landing. He emphasizes the importance of cash flow over net worth and the power of networking. Meanwhile, Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, recounts his rise from Brooklyn projects to Wall Street titan, detailing his leadership during the financial crisis and how to capitalize on opportunities during tumultuous times. Both guests provide incredible insights on perseverance and strategic thinking.

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ADVICE

Choose Cash Flow First

Prioritize cash flow over net worth when starting out because cash funds growth and survival.
Make your money work for you through investments that generate income while you sleep.

ANECDOTE

From Gas Pump To Capitol Page

Don Peebles started working at 13 pumping gas and cleaning dental offices, then became a Congressional page at 16.
Those early jobs taught him work ethic, dressing for success, and relationship-building skills.

ADVICE

Change Your Thinking And Seek Visibility

Change how you think if you want different results; don't take limiting advice from fearful people.
Seek mentors and positions that increase visibility and access to power and capital.

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"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.

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