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Benny Pough - Music Executive, Entrepreneur & Author | Leading Def Jam & Roc Nation
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➡️ About The Guest
Benny Pough is a veteran music executive, entrepreneur and philanthropist who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, R&B and pop. He is the founder and CEO of Dexterity Sounds, a multimedia company that produces music, podcasts, films and live events.
Benny Pough has over 30 years of experience in the music business, spanning from Motown Records to Def Jam to Roc Nation and now his own elite enterprise, DVERSE Media. He has been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled and 21 Savage. He has also helped launch the careers of Boyz II Men, Justin Bieber and many others. He has received numerous awards and honors for his achievements, including being named one of Billboard’s Power 100 Executives in 2018.
➡️ Show Links
https://www.instagram.com/bennypough/
https://twitter.com/bennypough/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Unveiling Benny's Origin: The Remarkable Journey of a Visionary
03:53 - Life-Altering Lessons from a Life-Threatening Accident
07:15 - Unraveling the Link Between Trauma and Triumph: Exploring Benny's Path to Success
09:37 - Knowing When to Draw the Line: Mastering the Art of Boundaries
13:52 - Awakening in the Hospital: Benny's Initial Reflections
17:50 - From Paper Boy to CEO: Benny's Extraordinary Climb
23:32 - Key Steps to Success: Lessons from Benny's Multifaceted Journey
25:18 - The Label Switch: Benny's Quest for Creative Freedom
27:45 - The Jay Z Encounter: A Fateful Meeting that Changed Benny's Path
28:17 - Building a Star: A Glimpse into the Process
31:30 - The Birth of a Company: Benny's Drive for Autonomy
34:42 - Wealth Abundance: Navigating the Dilemma of Endless Possibilities
41:24 - Unveiling the Six Pillars: Benny's Blueprint for Lasting Success
43:13 - Betting on Yourself: Benny's Golden Rule for Triumph
46:33 - Passion vs. Obligation: Benny's Journey to Finding Purpose
47:33 - Deconstructing Masculinity: Benny's Perspective on Identity
52:39 - Life Lessons for the Next Generation: Benny's Most Valuable Teaching
54:09 - Wisdom for All: Benny's Advice and Ways to Connect
55:05 - Decoding Success: Benny's Personal Definition
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565 episodes
Manage episode 364055814 series 2934427
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory
➡️ About The Guest
Benny Pough is a veteran music executive, entrepreneur and philanthropist who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, R&B and pop. He is the founder and CEO of Dexterity Sounds, a multimedia company that produces music, podcasts, films and live events.
Benny Pough has over 30 years of experience in the music business, spanning from Motown Records to Def Jam to Roc Nation and now his own elite enterprise, DVERSE Media. He has been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled and 21 Savage. He has also helped launch the careers of Boyz II Men, Justin Bieber and many others. He has received numerous awards and honors for his achievements, including being named one of Billboard’s Power 100 Executives in 2018.
➡️ Show Links
https://www.instagram.com/bennypough/
https://twitter.com/bennypough/
➡️ Podcast Sponsors
HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/
BABBEL - https://babbel.com/ (Code: Success Story)
➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Unveiling Benny's Origin: The Remarkable Journey of a Visionary
03:53 - Life-Altering Lessons from a Life-Threatening Accident
07:15 - Unraveling the Link Between Trauma and Triumph: Exploring Benny's Path to Success
09:37 - Knowing When to Draw the Line: Mastering the Art of Boundaries
13:52 - Awakening in the Hospital: Benny's Initial Reflections
17:50 - From Paper Boy to CEO: Benny's Extraordinary Climb
23:32 - Key Steps to Success: Lessons from Benny's Multifaceted Journey
25:18 - The Label Switch: Benny's Quest for Creative Freedom
27:45 - The Jay Z Encounter: A Fateful Meeting that Changed Benny's Path
28:17 - Building a Star: A Glimpse into the Process
31:30 - The Birth of a Company: Benny's Drive for Autonomy
34:42 - Wealth Abundance: Navigating the Dilemma of Endless Possibilities
41:24 - Unveiling the Six Pillars: Benny's Blueprint for Lasting Success
43:13 - Betting on Yourself: Benny's Golden Rule for Triumph
46:33 - Passion vs. Obligation: Benny's Journey to Finding Purpose
47:33 - Deconstructing Masculinity: Benny's Perspective on Identity
52:39 - Life Lessons for the Next Generation: Benny's Most Valuable Teaching
54:09 - Wisdom for All: Benny's Advice and Ways to Connect
55:05 - Decoding Success: Benny's Personal Definition
Our Sponsors:
* Check out 1Password: 1password.com/CLARY
* Check out : betterhelp.com/SUCCESSPOD
* Check out Factor and use my code successpod50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com
* Shop the eufy video lock: https://shop.eufy.com/VideoLock or order it on Amazon today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
565 episodes
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