{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"His humble beginnings without capital to amassing over a hundred million dollars in revenue and a story of testament to resilience and determination, Michael Stein. ","description":"Michael Stein is born prematurely with immunity issues and diagnosed with dyslexia and a stutter, he grew up in a broken home feeling socially awkward and impulsive. Despite these obstacles, he found inspiration in the movie Rocky and began exercising daily to improve his health. Stein became a physical fitness trainer at 16 and founded a social club in high school. He initially aimed to be an entrepreneur and actor but faced setbacks, including a failed tool company venture. Despite not attending college, he pursued interests in psychology, business, and acting. \u2063 At 19, Stein ventured into stand-up comedy and later became a prominent nightclub promoter. He landed acting roles, including the lead in a short film later adapted into &quot;Boogie Nights.&quot; He organized major promotional events, delved into personal growth studies, and produced documentaries on nightclub and rave culture. Transitioning to filmmaking, Stein wrote, directed, and produced acclaimed works like &quot;Rituals and Resolutions,&quot; which garnered festival awards and HBO distribution. Facing financial struggles, he started a tarp-selling business, Abadak Inc., which became highly successful. \u2063 In his mid-30s, Stein wrote, directed, and starred in &quot;Love Hollywood Style,&quot; featuring renowned actors. Alongside his business success, he initiated &quot;Tarp-Aid,&quot; donating tarps to the homeless. Today, Stein continues to diversify his ventures, including stand-up comedy, acting, filmmaking, and podcasting. His journey from adversity to success serves as inspiration for those facing similar challenges, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination. ","author_name":"Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein","author_url":"https:\/\/longshotleaders.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30943463\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/30943463"}