The Cardone Zone

In this episode, Grant Cardone challenges the popular narrative of the "side hustle" and exposes how it often becomes just another form of diversification that dilutes focus, energy, and execution. Grant breaks down why spreading effort across multiple unrelated activities can weaken your primary objective and slow real progress, rather than accelerate it. Instead, Grant emphasizes the power of concentration—doubling down on your main purpose, increasing skill, value, and income within your primary lane, and scaling what already works before chasing distractions. This episode is a direct call to eliminate noise, sharpen priorities, and commit fully to the path that produces real results. Follow us on all our platforms for more insights, or visit @GrantCardone and GrantCardone.com for additional content and resources.

In this episode, Grant Cardone takes listeners on a sharp and unconventional journey where style, power, and influence intersect. Grant sits down with legendary fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, who outlines his pathway to success—detailing the discipline, branding vision, and calculated risks that transformed a creative idea into a global fashion empire. The conversation is then sharply contrasted by a candid and hard-hitting segment featuring President Donald J. Trump, delivering unapologetic opinions and commentary on leadership, politics, and the realities of operating at the highest levels of power. Together, these perspectives reveal how success is shaped not only by talent and timing, but by conviction, visibility, and the willingness to stand apart. Follow us on all social platforms @GrantCardone or visit GrantCardone.com for event listings, business insights, and the latest offerings from Cardone Enterprises.

In this insightful chat, Rick Ross, a rap mogul and entrepreneur, shares his journey from struggling with confidence to building his Maybach Music Group empire. He emphasizes relentless networking and a 'never leave money on the table' mindset. Meanwhile, Scooter Braun, famed music manager, reveals how he discovered artists on social media and the importance of doubling down after setbacks. Both guests explore the balance of luck and persistence in achieving success, underscoring the need to prioritize family while scaling businesses.

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

Roger Stone, a seasoned political consultant known for his controversial insights, shares his unfiltered take on Nixon's legacy, discussing both achievements and conflicts. He dives into the motivations behind the JFK assassination and argues about a ruling elite in America. Tim Grover, an elite performance coach, emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and elite habits in achieving success. Together, they explore the intersection of political strategy and peak performance, delivering blunt, real experiences that challenge conventional wisdom.

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.

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.

In this episode of The Cardone Zone, Grant Cardone dives deep into the real definition of wealth — not just money or possessions, but abundance, freedom, and the ability to live without worry. True wealth is having more than enough of what you need and desire, while most people settle for survival instead of prosperity. Grant draws a clear line between being rich and being wealthy, exposing the limitations of the scarcity-driven mindset promoted by ideas like The Millionaire Next Door. Saving, cutting costs, and living small won't make you wealthy — they'll only make you afraid. You can't save your way to success; you must produce your way there. Most people live paycheck to paycheck because they focus on defense, not offense — trying to protect what little they have, instead of expanding what they could create. Using real-world examples from Bezos, Musk, Gates, and Jay-Z, Grant explains how the truly wealthy focus on creation, expansion, and contribution. They know that money is a tool for freedom and growth, not something to be hoarded. When you shift from controlling costs to creating value, you transform your life from one of worry to one of abundance. This is your wake-up call to stop measuring your life by cost and start measuring it by contribution, growth, and production. The moment you stop worrying and start creating, you step into real wealth. Catch The Cardone Zone on SiriusXM Business Radio or visit GrantCardone.com for more insights, tools, and resources. Follow @GrantCardone on all social platforms for daily motivation and strategies to 10X your life and business.

Learn how to claim the top spot in your industry by being prepared and decisive. Discover why dominant companies thrive during downturns while others shrink. Understand that being 'first' is about perception, not just timing, and how crises reveal weaknesses. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow and seize market share. Grant emphasizes the importance of proactive action over blind optimism and shares strategies to stay ahead, even when the economy falters. Adapt, innovate, and create your own success!