James Dumoulin didn't build 21 million followers by putting himself at the center — he did it by flipping the camera. As co-founder of the School of Hard Knocks, James and his team made one early pivot that changed everything: stop giving advice they hadn't earned, and start extracting wisdom from those who had. The result? A media platform doing over a million dollars a month in revenue, global reach across multiple channels, and conversations with some of the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet.

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Episode 370 - What @theschoolofhardknocks Creator Has Learned Interviewing Billionaires

APR 14, 202628 MIN
Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Episode 370 - What @theschoolofhardknocks Creator Has Learned Interviewing Billionaires

APR 14, 202628 MIN

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Humility, Legacy, and the Why Behind It All: Building a Global Media Platform with James Dumoulin Host Justin Forman sits down with James Dumoulin, co-founder of the School of Hard Knocks, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build something that lasts. With 21 million followers and a media empire generating over a million dollars a month in revenue, James shares the surprising pivot that changed everything — and why humility, not hustle, has been his greatest business asset. From interviewing Tim Tebow on the streets to sitting across from billionaires who still have questions, James unpacks what he's learning about legacy, lifelong curiosity, and keeping God at the center of it all. Key Topics: The early pivot that launched School of Hard Knocks: Why they stopped making content about business and started interviewing those who built it Why the greatest entrepreneurs never stop asking questions — and what "reverse mentorship" really looks like The dangers of chasing wealth without a why — and what billionaires who "got it right" actually look like How James stays grounded while building fast: The entrepreneur's blessing and curse What James is asking the faith-driven community to pray for him Notable Quotes: "Broke people know everything. You can't teach a broke person anything." — James Dumoulin "The most important relationship we have is that one that we have with God." — James Dumoulin "Legacy is less about what you have or what you pass on. It's what you put in motion." — Justin Forman