Episode 951: What Truly Defines Success? w/ Daven Michaels

Join Dennis Benigno on this episode of the Street Cop Podcast as
he welcomes Daven Michaels, a serial entrepreneur and New York
Times Bestselling Author. Daven shares his remarkable journey
from designing clothing for iconic bands in the 80s to founding
123Employee, a leading outsourcing company. Discover how Daven
navigated the worlds of music, entertainment, and business, and
learn about the pivotal moments that shaped his entrepreneurial
spirit.


In this candid conversation, Daven discusses the lessons he’s
passed down to his children, the subjective nature of happiness,
and the humility that comes with success. He shares stories from
his career, insights into what truly matters in life, and offers
invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Plus, hear about
his upcoming community cruise event in Puerto Rico and his
passion for helping others achieve their dreams. Tune in for an
inspiring episode filled with wisdom and motivation!





Timestamps:


00:00:00:00 - 00:00:48:23 Teaser 00:00:48:23 - 00:02:36:10 Intro
00:02:36:10 - 00:05:44:22 Daven’s background 00:05:44:22 -
00:10:21:05 Growing up 00:10:21:05 - 00:15:47:07 Translating your
parent’s lessons to your own children 00:15:47:07 - 00:22:52:11
Raising children & how would Daven’s children rate him as a
Dad? 00:22:52:11 - 00:24:54:24 The subjectivity of happiness
00:24:54:24 - 00:25:35:07 Daven’s advice for success 00:25:35:07
- 00:29:53:06 Stories from Daven’s career in entertainment
00:29:53:06 - 00:31:46:02 Humility 00:31:46:02 - 00:35:40:15
Daven’s best and worst business experiences 00:35:40:15 -
00:38:13:23 What matters the most in life to Daven? 00:38:13:23 -
00:38:53:03 Daven’s advice for his younger self 00:38:53:03 -
00:46:27:21 Life for Daven today 00:46:27:21 - 00:47:51:24
Friendship in adversity 00:47:51:24 - 00:50:25:18 Daven’s
community cruise event in Puerto Rico 00:50:25:18 - 00:57:36:05
Parental anecdotes 00:57:36:05 - 00:59:17:13 Outro