Ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out except you? Idiot to Genius shares stories from entrepreneurs who’ve lived both sides of the journey the “idiot” moments where nothing works, and the “genius” moments that only come because they kept going. It’s the very human process of building something where the right to fail is what unlocks the ability to succeed. These conversations pull back the curtain on the pivots, the grit, and the lessons learned along the way. Because the truth is, most people feel lost long before they feel capable and these stories remind you you’re not alone.
Tim Street | The Biggest Thing Holding You Back Might Be You
What if the biggest thing holding you back is simply believing you can’t do it? Tim Street has been a Marine, federal air marshal, top-producing real estate agent, investor, and entrepreneur, but he didn’t start out believing he was capable of any of it. In this episode, Tim shares how the Marine Corps completely changed what he believed about himself, why some of his biggest failures became his best lessons, and why he now intentionally surrounds himself with people smarter than him. We also get into Foolproof FSBO, his approach to helping homeowners sell their own homes, when he believes you absolutely should hire a great real estate agent, and the negotiation mistakes that can cost sellers thousands.
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Website: https://foolprooffsbo.com/ (https://foolprooffsbo.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foolprooffsbo/ (https://www.instagram.com/foolprooffsbo/)
24 Sept 2026
Emani Chapman | Built His Brand Before Graduation
Most people are still figuring out what they want to do in high school. Emani Chapman was already building his own brand. He started Cozy Caps during his sophomore year, creating his own beanies and eventually expanding into custom designs and other handmade products. In this episode, Emani talks about turning an idea into something real, learning how to work with customers, making mistakes and improving his designs, and using his podcast to get the word out about Cozy Caps. His next big goal? Opening his own store
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Cozy Caps Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cozycaps_podcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/cozycaps_podcast/)
Cozy Caps Podcast / YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@HeadWarmers (https://www.youtube.com/@HeadWarmers)
Email:
capscozy@gmail.com (mailto:capscozy@gmail.com)
17 Sept 2026
DR Rawson | AI Should Help People, Not Replace Them
What do you see that everyone else is still missing? Returning guest D.R. Rawson joins Idiot to Genius to share what more than 30 businesses and a lifetime of entrepreneurship have taught him about leadership, character, and embracing new technology. From becoming a CEO at 21 and helping introduce PVC pipe to the U.S. market to his work today with AI and character education, D.R. explains why respect builds trust, why leaders need to communicate with their people, and why he sees AI as a tool to help people accomplish more—not simply replace them. He also shares why he believes the ability to see possibilities, keep learning, and take advantage of opportunities can completely change the direction of your life.
Listen to DR Rawson’s first Idiot to Genius episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-rawson-from-homeless-at-9-to-building-30-companies/id1665739105?i=1000756520540 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-rawson-from-homeless-at-9-to-building-30-companies/id1665739105?i=1000756520540)Website: https://drrawson.com/ (https://drrawson.com/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrawson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrawson?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Email: DR@DRRawson.com (mailto:DR@DRRawson.com)
TinyTales Land:
https://www.tinytalesland.com/ (https://www.tinytalesland.com/)
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