The School of Greatness 373 Rob Dyrdek: From Small Town Skateboarder to Media Mogul Empire
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Aug 29, 2016 
Skateboarder turned media mogul empire builder, Rob Dyrdek, shares insights on business wisdom, Ohio roots, extreme adventures, surprise wedding planning, and the importance of embracing personal principles and motivation in pursuing greatness.
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Pro Skateboarding Career
- Rob Dyrdek turned pro skateboarder at 16 and continued for over 20 years.
- He even got paid until last year through signature product deals.
Reinventing Himself and Designing Shoes
- At 23, Dyrdek's sponsors doubted him, but he reinvented himself, signing two-year deals to improve.
- He designed shoes, earning significant royalties, until Quicksilver acquired DC Shoes.
Moving to California and Partying
- Dyrdek moved to California at 16 after securing a $1,000 monthly sponsorship.
- Using a fake ID, he became known as "Little Bill" in Pacific Beach, partying extensively.