Episode Details

In this episode of The Iron Sights Podcast, I sat down with the “Undercover Mayor of San Jose California” Mike Lee. Mike is a 26 year old Entrepreneur who started his first business at age 19. After graduating with a full scholarship from San Jose State, Mike focused 100% on growing his various businesses, assessing new ventures and investing into start-ups and inspiring people. With his early success, you might assume Lee started from the top but that wasn’t the case. In this episode we get into the root cause of his drive and how Mike’s mastery of social engagement combined with mentorship catapulted his success and influence in the Bay Area. Get ready for stories of golfing with Billionaires, networking with the top 1%, entering the weed business and having an all around good time with my new friend, Mike Lee.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcoming Mike To The Show

02:51 Mike’s “Glow Up”

05:52 Growing Up and Staying In San Jose, CA

07:08 The Science of Networking

10:03 Mike’s First Business

14:36 Lessons From College

16:45 The Mission After Graduating

19:59 Investing Into New Startups

21:34 Getting Into The Cannabis Industry

23:35 California's Restrictions On Cannabis Delivery Businesses

32:09 How Much Money Can You Make In The Weed Business

34:10 Three Month’s In The Delivery Business

36:36 Future Plans For Mike’s Cannabis Business

37:12 Meeting John Fry (Founder of Fry’s)

41:32 Getting Invited To Play on The Most Inclusive Golf Course In The World

45:50 How Mike Lee Started “Not Toxic” Clothing

48:33 Missed Business Opportunities, Lessons & Loses

58:35 Why The Next Move Should Be Real Estate

59:58 Networking Advice For Young Business Owners

1:115:06 Mike Lee’s Mission For People & His Network

1:16:53 How To Dodge Political Debates

1:19:09 How To Contact Mike Lee

Follow Mike Lee:
IG: @itsmikelee