What you can learn from the greatest businessmen of all time (with Carmine Gallo)
4/17/202646 min
Carmine Gallo is a bestselling author, Harvard instructor, keynote speaker, and one of the world’s foremost experts on business communication and storytelling. A former CNN correspondent and journalist, Carmine transitioned from broadcast news to advising some of the most influential leaders and companies in the world through his firm, Gallo Communications Group.He is the author of multiple Wall Street Journal best-selling books, including Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, The Storyteller’s Secret, Five Stars, and The Bezos Blueprint. His work has been translated into more than 40 languages and has shaped how leaders communicate, present, and persuade in the modern business world.Carmine has worked with executives at 7 of the world’s top 10 most admired companies, helping them refine their messaging, elevate their storytelling, and turn ideas into influence. Through his research, he has studied iconic communicators like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos, uncovering the principles behind some of the most powerful presentations and business narratives ever delivered.
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First 90 secondsTommy Mello· Host0:00
Most businesses fail, and most people just don't have the tenacity. And everywhere I look on Instagram or TikTok, it's like, "Go start your own business." And I'm not trying to talk people out of it.
Carmine Gallo· Guest0:10
So that's why I always say, uh, Tommy, y- you can have the greatest idea in the world, but if you cannot convince enough other people to buy into your idea, you won't be nearly as successful.
Tommy Mello· Host0:22
Carmine Gallo has spent over two decades decoding the secrets of the world's most influential communicators, like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and other hugely successful businessmen. A former CNN correspondent and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Carmine knows better than anyone what separates average entrepreneurs from extraordinary ones. If you want to increase your EQ and improve your communication skills, this one's for you. Color FX by Leggett. All right, guys. Welcome back to the Mellow Millionaire. Today I'm shooting from the house, and it's a beautiful Saturday. I've got Carmine Gallo here. He's the author of The Bezos Blueprint: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, The Storyteller's Secret, Talk Like Ted. One of the world's leading experts on business communication and storytelling. Former CNN correspondent. I, uh, I'm really looking forward to this. So do you just wanna start out by giving the, me and the audience a little bit more about you? W- what, what made you come up in business and where you're at today?
Carmine Gallo· Guest1:22
Yeah, absolutely. Hey, thanks for having me on. Congratulations on your success as well. Uh, so my