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The video features a popular celebrity, Rick Ross, discussing his success and business acumen in an interview format. This combination of a well-known figure and aspirational content about wealth creation likely resonated with a broad audience, driving engagement and views.

Summary

The creator interviews Rick Ross, asking him about his journey to becoming a millionaire and his business ventures. Rick Ross shares insights on hustle, never leaving money on the table, and his philosophy on business and success.

Structure

1Introduction and question about becoming a millionaire
2Rick Ross's answer about music and his success
3Discussion about Wingstop franchises
4Rick Ross's philosophy on hustle and business
5The concept of 'never leaving money on the table'
6Rick Ross's advice to the younger generation

Product placement

Rick Ross mentions owning Wingstop franchises and discusses his business philosophy, implying his success is tied to his entrepreneurial ventures.

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Excuse me sir... Sir... How old were you when you became a millionaire? 28. And how did you get rich? Music. Yeah. Music. It's the biggest. What's your name? I'm here with Rick Ross? Better believe it. I go all over the world... Can I get a minute with you for the channel real quick? Did you come from a lot of money? Yeah?? Let's do it. Did you come from a lot of money? Yeah?? Once I took off I never looked back. Rick Ross how many businesses do you own today? I'ma be honest. I don't even know. Nah... I'm 30+ partnerships in... How many Wingstop franchises? I stopped counting... How many Wingstop's does Rick Ross own? Shit I don't know. I just told you. Not more than 20... More than 20... Yeah. More than 20, yeah. I'm gonna tell you it's like this. You gotta have game if you want to get work. You can lay in the house and sit around bullshitting. And go to where it's at. It ain't going to happen. It's safe to say a closed mouth don't get fed. Nah most definitely... You won't get no lemon peppers. What was the most amount of money you made in a single year? It's Ricky Rosé... That's a lot of munyan... But you got to realize... I hustle hard. By the time someone see me online I've been to eight different countries. Did you have people that doubted you when you started out? There's people that still doubt me. That's just come with the game. Why don't you listen to them? I never listen to them. That's why I made it. Can you talk about... One of your rules is... you never leave money on the table. Tell us that concept. Well... You might have a store and in your store... You may sell this shirt... for $10. You may have someone that work right across from you come into the store and they only have $7 today. But they really want the shirt... I got you. Give me the $7... You're going to take the shirt. And when you got the $3... Come back and see me... So we don't leave any money on the table here? We can't. Somebody else going to get that business... Rose would have took it. I just celebrated my 50th. If me and you died tomorrow... and you had one last message to leave for the younger generation. What would that be? Man you gotta make sure you understand... You gotta wake up... I never thought I would be a millionaire. Once I became a millionaire I never imagined that I could make $1 million... 25 different ways. Are you going to become a billionaire? It's too easy. It's too easy? I can't wait. You have amazing advice my friend. You already know. Much love. I connect with all the billionaires. Can I get your contact?

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The RICK ROSS interview 🤯 I interviewed Rick Ross in Miami and I asked him how he got RICH! Since he didn’t come from money he told me his turning point to becoming wealthy and how he became successful in business. I asked him how he made millions of dollars in a single year and why he doesn’t leave any money on the table. Lastly, I asked him the best advice he’d give the younger generation. #wealth #entrepreneur #financialfreedom #motivation

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Excuse me sir... Sir... Sir... How old were you when you became a millionaire? 28. And how did you get rich? Music. Yeah. Music. It's the biggest. What's your name? I'm here with Rick Ross? Better believe it. I go all over the world... Can I get a minute with you for the channel real quick? Did you come from a lot of money? Yeah?? Let's do it. Did you come from a lot of money? Yeah?? Once I took off I never looked back. Rick Ross how many businesses do you own today? I'ma be honest. I don't even know. Nah... I'm 30+ partnerships in... How many Wingstop franchises? I stopped counting... How many Wingstop's does Rick Ross own? Shit I don't know. I just told you. Not more than 20... More than 20... Yeah. More than 20, yeah. I'm gonna tell you it's like this. You gotta have game if you want to get work. You can lay in the house and sit around bullshitting. And go to where it's at. You can't be laying in bed rubbing your feet together... It ain't going to happen. It's safe to say a closed mouth don't get fed. Nah most definitely... You won't get no lemon peppers. What was the most amount of money you made in a single year? It's Ricky Rosé... That's a lot of munyan... But you got to realize... I hustle hard. By the time someone see me online I've been to eight different countries. Did you have people that doubted you when you started out? There's people that still doubt me. That's just come with the game. Why don't you listen to them? I never listen to them. That's why I made it. Can you talk about... One of your rules is... you never leave money on the table. Tell us that concept. Well... You might have a store and in your store... You may sell this shirt... for $10. You may have someone that work right across from you come into the store and they only have $7 today. But they really want the shirt... I got you. Give me the $7... You're going to take the shirt. And when you got the $3... Come back and see me... So we don't leave any money on the table here? We can't. Somebody else going to get that business... Rose would have took it. I just celebrated my 50th. How old are you? I just celebrated my 50th. If me and you died tomorrow... and you had one last message to leave for the younger generation. What would that be? Man you gotta make sure you understand... You gotta wake up... I never thought I would be a millionaire. Once I became a millionaire I never imagined that I could make $1 million... 25 different ways. Are you going to become a billionaire? It's too easy. It's too easy? I can't wait. You have amazing advice my friend. You already know. Much love. I connect with all the billionaires. Can I get your contact?