The George Janko Show School Of Hard Knocks Interview | Ep 141
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Feb 5, 2026 
James Dumoulin, founder of School of Hard Knocks who interviews millionaires and billionaires to extract practical lessons. He recounts cold-approaching top creators, building credibility and teams, and the long-term thinking of the wealthy. Conversations cover faith, humility, avoiding burnout, spotting true mentors, and turning interviews into diversified business revenue.
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First Billionaire Interviews Opened Doors
- James cold-approached Mark Cuban as his first billionaire interview in 2022 and later interviewed Tom Cruise after Paramount reached out.
- That Tom Cruise interview opened doors and increased inbound requests from other prominent figures.
Think In Decades Not Days
- Billionaires think in decades, not days; play a 10-year game rather than a one-year sprint.
- Long-term mindset prevents chasing instant wins and enables building real empires.
Master One Skill First
- Become exceptional at one thing before diversifying; concentration builds wealth, diversification keeps it.
- Master a single skill to attract opportunities and then expand into other revenue streams.