The Shark Tank Hustle with Zoli Honig
In this episode, Aaron Gordon and explore Zoli's journey as a serial entrepreneur. From an early age, Zoli believed in working hard and hustling to achieve his goals, a mindset that led him to self-teach IT skills and start his first business...
In this episode, Aaron Gordon and Zoli Honig explore Zoli's journey as a serial entrepreneur. From an early age, Zoli believed in working hard and hustling to achieve his goals, a mindset
that led him to self-teach IT skills and start his first business while in high school. Despite losing his savings from a frozen yogurt venture called, Zoli views the experience as educational, equating it to an MBA in real-world skills.
Zoli later co-founded Chalkable, balancing multiple jobs to fund his entrepreneurial dreams. His perseverance paid off as Chalkable caught the eye of a larger company, culminating in its acquisition and rebranding, providing Zoli with a validating and surreal experience.
The episode also features Zoli's current endeavors, including his book series Little Founders, inspired by his son's experiences, aimed at teaching children about entrepreneurship. Zoli's innovative approach extends to his electric car rental business that achieved unexpected media attention and led to a notable appearance on Shark Tank.
Throughout the discussion, both hosts emphasize the importance of believing in oneself, seizing opportunities, and not fearing non-conformity—themes central to the hustler’s spirit. Enjoy the show!
Get To Know Zoli Honig
Zoli Honig is an entrepreneur with 3 startup exits (and a shark tank deal!) under his belt. His latest venture is Short Form Media - a viral social media agency helping executives grow their personal brands. Over the last year he’s generated over 50M views for his clients.
For a wonderful and inspiring read check out Zoli's childrens entrepreneur book Little Steve: and the Little Details (Little Founders)
3 Episode Key Takeaways
1. Turning Setbacks into Lessons: Zoli didn't let the loss from his first business, Berrylicious, deter him. Instead, he saw it as an education, proving that "failures" can be the richest sources of knowledge.
2. The Power of a Positive Mindset: Zoli and Aaron remind us that belief in oneself is crucial. Adopt the mindset of "why not me" and you could be the next to achieve extraordinary things.
3. Passion Over Norms: Inspired by personal experiences, Zoli's Little Founders book series teaches kids to follow their passion. Success isn't one-size-fits-all, and not everyone needs to excel in sports or traditional roles to make a significant impact.
Show Overview:
03:23 Questioning origins of ambition, grateful for upbringing.
05:00 Discussing success and failure in business ventures.
08:14 Success comes from learning and adapting.
12:01 Taking risks, pursuing passion with determination.
12:30 SaaS opportunity, hustle, foundational source, great employees
16:43 Software company acquired, modernized, and deployed statewide.
19:01 Watch the impactful video and learn from it.
22:20 Obscure interview led to Shark Tank success.
26:19 Follow passion, not others' expectations. Believe. Succeed.
28:59 Embracing change, Steve Jobs quote, shaping future.