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How a Dyslexic College Dropout Became a Successful Serial Entrepreneur—Gerald Rosengarten | E199
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Public reading was a challenge because of his dyslexia. In this conversation, Gerald Rosengarten discusses his struggles with dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school. He talks about his early jobs in the clothing industry and his transition into wholesale and textiles. He shares the story of how he popularized the leisure suit and the subsequent decline of the fashion trend. Gerald also delves into his foray into real estate and loft development, as well as his experiences with trust and contracts in business. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a supportive spouse and surrounding oneself with trustworthy individuals.
Key points discussed:
- Struggles with dyslexia can be overcome with the right support and strategies.
- Jumping on opportunities and taking risks can lead to success in various industries.
- Building strong relationships and partnerships is crucial in business.
- Choosing a supportive spouse can have a significant impact on personal and professional growth. Trust your instincts and follow your vision.
- Success is not just about money, but about doing something that sustains you.
- Inspire and provide direction to young people.
- Perseverance and learning from failures are key to success.
Timestmps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Jerry Rosengarten and his journey
- 06:00 Dropping out of college and finding employment
- 24:25 Discovering dyslexia and finding a solution
- 35:34 Advice for the 15-year-old version of Jerry
Support/Contact Jerry:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-rosengarten-0b90831b/
Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
- Jump on the Train: https://amzn.to/3UYKbg5
Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND
Connect with us on social media!
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG
- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW
- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V
Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.
Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.
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How a Dyslexic College Dropout Became a Successful Serial Entrepreneur—Gerald Rosengarten | E199
The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship
Manage episode 411672651 series 3252769
Public reading was a challenge because of his dyslexia. In this conversation, Gerald Rosengarten discusses his struggles with dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school. He talks about his early jobs in the clothing industry and his transition into wholesale and textiles. He shares the story of how he popularized the leisure suit and the subsequent decline of the fashion trend. Gerald also delves into his foray into real estate and loft development, as well as his experiences with trust and contracts in business. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a supportive spouse and surrounding oneself with trustworthy individuals.
Key points discussed:
- Struggles with dyslexia can be overcome with the right support and strategies.
- Jumping on opportunities and taking risks can lead to success in various industries.
- Building strong relationships and partnerships is crucial in business.
- Choosing a supportive spouse can have a significant impact on personal and professional growth. Trust your instincts and follow your vision.
- Success is not just about money, but about doing something that sustains you.
- Inspire and provide direction to young people.
- Perseverance and learning from failures are key to success.
Timestmps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Jerry Rosengarten and his journey
- 06:00 Dropping out of college and finding employment
- 24:25 Discovering dyslexia and finding a solution
- 35:34 Advice for the 15-year-old version of Jerry
Support/Contact Jerry:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-rosengarten-0b90831b/
Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
- Jump on the Train: https://amzn.to/3UYKbg5
Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND
Connect with us on social media!
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG
- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW
- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V
Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.
Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.
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