This episode: From Pessimism to Entrepreneurial Triumph: Drew Casaccio on Overcoming Adversity, Building a Legacy, and Empowering Solopreneurs. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

• Personal Growth and overcoming obstacles. (0:20)
  • Drew Casaccio shares his personal journey from a pessimistic view to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
  • Drew reflects on his childhood in Chicago, overcoming obstacles, and finding his identity as a man.
  • His father was verbally abusive and critical, using phrases like “you’ll never amount to anything” and “you’re to be seen and not heard.
  • Drew learned shoe shining from an old man in the neighborhood and started shining shoes for Money, earning praise from a bar owner.

• Personal growth, family, and Relationships. (13:44)
  • Drew’s wife, Rita, supported him through difficult times, and he credits her with helping him become the person he is today.
  • He met his wife at a party, and she initially acted like she was too good for him, but they ended up hooking up and have been together since.
• Entrepreneurship, business consulting, and personal story. (17:49)
  • Drew designed a business model called Dynamic Conversion Consulting Services, which helps startups and SMBs with various services like accounting, Technology, and insurance.
  • Drew’s model involves building a vetted back end and passing businesses to it, earning residuals, and providing a one-stop shop for startups and SMBs.
  • Drew helps clients save money by analyzing their bills and finding apples, or better options, for their business needs, and he also provides private insurance options for employees.

• Entrepreneurship, technology, and media. (22:30)
  • Drew discusses technology, Cybersecurity, and media ventures.
  • He mentions 216 Creator Studios, a platform with various media offerings.
  • Drew emphasizes the importance of reducing fear for solopreneurs.

• Networking, personal growth, and legacy building with entrepreneur Drew Casaccio. (26:48)
  • Focus on helping others, not just making money.
  • Drew emphasizes the importance of building relationships and creating a supportive network.
  • He encourages listeners to strive for greatness and not settle for being good, as there is always room for improvement.
  • Drew emphasizes the importance of building a solid network of trusted individuals in various aspects of life.
  • He offers to introduce the audience to their “guy” who can help with various needs and problems.

To learn more about Drew’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-casaccio-432741177/

Or his website at http://godccs.com/

Drew’s Bio: Drew Casaccio

Drew Casaccio AKA “Cappuccino” is the founder of DCCS, owner and producer of 216 Creator Studios, founder of Shared Connections networking group and host of “The Art Of Leveling Up” podcast series.

With over 20 years’ experience in consulting and networking in hospitality, Drew decided to develop a single point of communication in the brokerage space and specializes in business resourcing. Through cost analysis Drew can provide savings in Real Estate, Insurance Technology and Academy and Media ultimately creating its own industry “Business Resourcing”. Drew is helping companies and organizations adapt to the challenges in the new hybrid marketplace in society. As a coach in business and Personal Development Drew utilizes the global network that he helped build “Shared Connections” to help others level up their mindset to grow in a well-balanced life.

Driven by a desire to empower creators and amplify their voices, Drew established 216 Creator Studios with his business partner Kent “Deek” Jones as a hub for collaboration and Innovation. Located in the vibrant cultural hub of Crystal Lake IL, 216 Creator Studios is more than just a production space—it’s a community where artists, influencers, and thought leaders converge to bring their ideas to life. At the helm of 216 Creator Studios’ flagship podcast and livestream studio, Drew oversees every aspect of production, from conceptualization to distribution. Under his guidance, the studio has become a breeding ground for groundbreaking content, attracting top talent and garnering a dedicated global audience.

About your host: Drew Deraney is the proud father of three, and for most of his life he was concerned with what people thought of him and how he was supposed to act.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, he endured four faith-shaking life events that caused him to question his existence.

Drew was determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, he realized that in order to be happy, he must adhere to his standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in him for close to 50 years.

Now a Self-Discovery Coach, his men’s group and Coaching provide a safe space for men to learn to tap into their natural power through self-discovery to lead their life, write their story and live the life they want to live. Drew is the podcast host of “From Caving in to Crushing It” and the author of the #1 International Best Selling book I’ll Have What She’s Having – Memoir of a Reformed People-Pleaser. Learn more and connect with Drew at ProfitCompassion.com.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH DREW:

Website: 

https://profitcompassion.com/

Email: 

drew@profitcompassion.com

Free Webinar: The Mindful Man Movement: The Multi-Dimensional Man

https://profitcompassion.com/caveman-webinar

The Mindful Man Movement Men’s Group Membership: 

https://profitcompassion.com/mmm-signup 

Book a Coaching Discovery Call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30

Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR

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Drew Deraney Mindset Mastery Coach (Life Coach with a Twist)

Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.

In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.

Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.