#104 - How He Got on Gary Vee's Podcast with Mike "Reezy" Rezendes II I The Corey Ganim Show

This episode explores Mike "Reezy" Rezendes II's journey as an online entrepreneur and his personal life. Reezy details his success in online sales, specifically in used books and retail arbitrage, accumulating over $10 million in sales over 20 years, with profit margins ranging from 20% to 40%. The conversation transitions to the viability of selling books on Amazon, acknowledging increased competition and restrictions while highlighting opportunities for partnerships with thrift stores. Against the backdrop of his entrepreneurial journey, Reezy shares his personal story of marrying young and becoming a father in high school, including his initial stance against abortion and subsequent shift in perspective. More significantly, Reezy recounts his efforts to connect with Gary Vee, detailing his strategic approach of engaging with Vee's content and team, ultimately leading to appearances on Vee's platforms. As the discussion pivots to personal choices, Reezy explains his family's decision to homeschool and avoid vaccines, driven by distrust in governmental and pharmaceutical systems. The episode concludes with Corey Ganim acknowledging Reezy's influence on his own Amazon journey, underscoring Reezy's rags-to-riches story and offering insights into making connections with high-profile individuals by targeting their teams.