Humility, Legacy, and the Why Behind It All: Building a Global Media Platform with James Dumoulin

Host Justin Forman sits down with James Dumoulin, co-founder of the School of Hard Knocks, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build something that lasts. With 21 million followers and a media empire generating over a million dollars a month in revenue, James shares the surprising pivot that changed everything — and why humility, not hustle, has been his greatest business asset.

From interviewing Tim Tebow on the streets to sitting across from billionaires who still have questions, James unpacks what he's learning about legacy, lifelong curiosity, and keeping God at the center of it all.

Key Topics:

The early pivot that launched School of Hard Knocks: Why they stopped making content about business and started interviewing those who built it
Why the greatest entrepreneurs never stop asking questions — and what "reverse mentorship" really looks like
The dangers of chasing wealth without a why — and what billionaires who "got it right" actually look like
How James stays grounded while building fast: The entrepreneur's blessing and curse
What James is asking the faith-driven community to pray for him

Notable Quotes:

"Broke people know everything. You can't teach a broke person anything." — James Dumoulin

"The most important relationship we have is that one that we have with God." — James Dumoulin

"Legacy is less about what you have or what you pass on. It's what you put in motion." — Justin Forman

Episode 370 - What @theschoolofhardknocks Creator Has Learned Interviewing Billionaires

Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Episode 370 - What @theschoolofhardknocks Creator Has Learned Interviewing Billionaires