EP 88: BYOK w/ Marcus Norman: Turning Setbacks Into Startups

Guest: Marcus Norman
Title: Serial Entrepreneur
Role: CEO of a Real Estate Investment Firm, ATMs, Cannabis Dispensary, and Airbnb

About the Guest:
Marcus Norman is a dynamic entrepreneur from St. Croix, a small Caribbean island, and a former U.S. Navy serviceman with 8 years of service. He has built a diverse business portfolio including real estate investments, ATMs, cannabis dispensaries, and Airbnb properties. His journey from military life to entrepreneurship is a testament to his resilience, strategic thinking, and passion for giving back. Marcus is also the host of the Gentlemen Style Podcast, where he shares insights on business, relationships, and purpose.

Episode Highlights:
In this episode, Marcus Norman shares his journey from military service to becoming a multi-business owner. He discusses the importance of pivoting during challenging times, the value of relationships in entrepreneurship, defining purpose, and the need for giving back to the community. Marcus also delves into his personal experiences with dating as an entrepreneur and offers his unique perspective on “ghosting” and loneliness.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00-03:24
Branching from MLM: 03:25-07:09
COVID Transferred Hobbies to Businesses: 07:10-09:42
Old Corporate Mind: 09:44-14:30
Marcus’ Investing Journey: 14:31-21:58
ATM Business Insights: 21:59-31:41
Navigating Dating as an Entrepreneur: 31:42-36:33
Definition of “Ghosting”: 36:34-44:22
Avoiding Loneliness: 44:23-47:14
Gentlemen Style Podcast Overview: 47:15-52:17
What’s Next for Marcus: 52:18-55:27
BYOK Signature Question: 55:28-57:57
Contacting Marcus: 57:58-58:48
Outro: 58:49-59:51

Marcus Contact Information:

Website: gentlemanstylepodcast.com
Instagram: @gentlemanstylepodcast

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