I Was Told I’d Never Succeed Because of Dyslexia… Here's What Happened

Elie Goldring went from selling car accessories and hustling side gigs to spending two decades building one of the most successful sales teams in the industry—only to walk away and start over. In this episode, Elie opens up about his personal journey: overcoming dyslexia, founding a nonprofit, and discovering EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), a business framework that transformed his life.

From mentoring young entrepreneurs to helping companies scale with clarity and structure, Elie shares real stories, hard-won insights, and the mindset that allowed him to pivot mid-career and rediscover purpose. Whether you're leading a team or just starting out, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

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00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

00:27 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction

01:16 Elie Entrepreneurial Journey

03:15 Culinary Depot Experience

04:10 Founding Hope.org

05:04 Challenges and Overcoming Dyslexia

08:39 Transition to EOS

11:48 Implementing EOS

12:54 Elie Current Endeavors

40:32 Opening Remarks and Vulnerability

41:14 Introducing the Sales Team

41:43 Challenges with a Top Performer

43:15 Motivation and Inspiration Techniques

46:42 Understanding Company Vision and Goals

54:00 Transition to Business Consultation

55:24 The Importance of Reward and Recognition

01:06:27 Implementing EOS in Companies

01:13:26 Reflections and Lessons Learned

01:19:10 Closing Thoughts and Future Goals

For more information about EOS or to connect with Elie Goldring:

📞 732.995.7757

📧 [email protected]