{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F2cbf8ae0-9c5a-4dd8-9fc3-8d7608dc90a2","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Tom Fairey | The big Russian guy: Unexpected start of a multimillion dollar business\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/2cbf8ae0-9c5a-4dd8-9fc3-8d7608dc90a2\"></iframe>","title":"Tom Fairey | The big Russian guy: Unexpected start of a multimillion dollar business","description":"<p><strong>Thomas</strong>&nbsp;is not your regular entrepreneur. In fact, he\u2019s everything but normal.</p><p>After he wrestled a huge Russian guy for money (and won), he got an idea that led to an extraordinary journey of starting Stakester \u2013 a platform allowing video game players to back themselves. If you\u2019re better than your friend, you win. If not, well\u2026</p><p>He traveled to New York to introduce this concept to the&nbsp;<strong>Rockstar Games co-founder Gary Foreman</strong>. Gary listed 16 reasons why it won\u2019t work. Then he joined Thomas\u2019 team.</p><p>Since then, Stakester\u2019s been able to raise millions of dollars, attract thousands of competitive players, and spread the message about fundraising and building &amp; scaling a successful online business.</p><p>Tom also runs The Back Yourself Show. A podcast on a mission to empower those thinking about launching their own startup and turning those who have into superstar successes.</p><br><p><strong>Connect w/Tom:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfaireystakester/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://backyourself.show/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Back yourself Podcast</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.stakester.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stakester</a></li></ul><p><strong>Let's connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5e759e3195fa07a414c9afe8/episodes/60ed28a18c0c31001917b838/www.yourultimateplaybook.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement) </a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-molden-9693431b/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alexmolden/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IG</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/alex.molden1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5e759e3195fa07a414c9afe8/episodes/www.alexmoldenspeaks.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thehaacademy.com/get-full-access\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">High Achievers Academy</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>*Get you a </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.uv-brite.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>UV Brite water bottle</em></strong></a><strong><em>!! Use coupon code Sharkeffect15 for 15% off!!</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>**Get stronger w/</em></strong><a href=\"https://frogfuel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Frog Fuel</em></strong></a><strong><em>!! Use coupon code Sharkeffect20 for 20% off of your 1st order!</em></strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/044e4d9a-bc1f-4aa9-a523-ed4132465a33/1632166392412-fc07d902b52a4688d348a45f4a244c24.jpeg"}