Selling Air for $1 Million

Today on Momentum, I sit down with Joe Cayre, a successful businessman and community philanthropist. We go through Joe's story in its entirety-from growing up poor to ultimately working with corporations like Walmart and Microsoft in multimillion-dollar deals.

Throughout his journey, Joe has continuously given generously to community synagogues, schools, and organizations.

Joe shares his #1 piece of advice for young adults, as well as some fascinating stories about his time in business.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:46) First job

(03:30) Working with cousins from Mexico

(04:23) Getting into the music industry

(06:13) Starting his own music record

(11:10) Hitting the USA Top Charts

(12:16) Opening GoodTimes Home Video

(14:39) Finding fulfillment in work

(15:16) Getting sued by Walt Disney

(19:40) Meeting Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart

(24:00) Getting the exclusive rights to private domain films

(27:42) Taking the company public

(30:54) Becoming Walmart’s exclusive supplier

(34:14) Selling GoodTimes Home Video

(35:23) Entering the real estate industry

(36:32) The importance of community involvement and politics

(38:42) Should you follow your passion or chase the money?

(39:50) Advice to young adults

(40:45) Outro