Benny Pough - Music Executive, Entrepreneur & Author | Leading Def Jam & Roc Nation

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest⁣Benny Pough is a veteran music executive, entrepreneur and philanthropist who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, R&B and pop. He is the founder and CEO of Dexterity Sounds, a multimedia company that produces music, podcasts, films and live events. Benny Pough has over 30 years of experience in the music business, spanning from Motown Records to Def Jam to Roc Nation and now his own elite enterprise, DVERSE Media. He has been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled and 21 Savage. He has also helped launch the careers of Boyz II Men, Justin Bieber and many others. He has received numerous awards and honors for his achievements, including being named one of Billboard’s Power 100 Executives in 2018.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/bennypough/       https://twitter.com/bennypough/ https://www.bennypough.com/     ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/  BABBEL - https://babbel.com/ (Code: Success Story)  ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:22 - Unveiling Benny's Origin: The Remarkable Journey of a Visionary03:53 - Life-Altering Lessons from a Life-Threatening Accident07:15 - Unraveling the Link Between Trauma and Triumph: Exploring Benny's Path to Success09:37 - Knowing When to Draw the Line: Mastering the Art of Boundaries13:52 - Awakening in the Hospital: Benny's Initial Reflections17:50 - From Paper Boy to CEO: Benny's Extraordinary Climb23:32 - Key Steps to Success: Lessons from Benny's Multifaceted Journey25:18 - The Label Switch: Benny's Quest for Creative Freedom27:45 - The Jay Z Encounter: A Fateful Meeting that Changed Benny's Path28:17 - Building a Star: A Glimpse into the Process31:30 - The Birth of a Company: Benny's Drive for Autonomy34:42 - Wealth Abundance: Navigating the Dilemma of Endless Possibilities41:24 - Unveiling the Six Pillars: Benny's Blueprint for Lasting Success43:13 - Betting on Yourself: Benny's Golden Rule for Triumph46:33 - Passion vs. Obligation: Benny's Journey to Finding Purpose47:33 - Deconstructing Masculinity: Benny's Perspective on Identity52:39 - Life Lessons for the Next Generation: Benny's Most Valuable Teaching54:09 - Wisdom for All: Benny's Advice and Ways to Connect55:05 - Decoding Success: Benny's Personal DefinitionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy