The Hidden Dangers of Success: A Warning for High Achievers w/ Molly Bloom | Episode 93
Release Date: 01/09/2025
Real Producers
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info_outlineIn real estate, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of success, especially when the stakes are high and the market is competitive.
For people like Molly Bloom, an entrepreneur, former professional skier, and mastermind behind one of the most exclusive high-stakes poker games in the world, the allure of wealth and power took her down a dangerous path.
Molly’s poker games attracted Hollywood stars, business moguls, and athletes, creating an environment where money and fame collided.
But what happens when the game you’re playing turns into a game of consequences? Are you positioning yourself in real estate where your success might come at a much higher cost? Are you pursuing deals without fully considering the risks involved?
Molly Bloom’s involvement in illegal gambling led to her arrest, causing everything she had built to collapse. This turning point serves as a wake-up call for those chasing success without considering the risks.
In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and former professional skier Molly Bloom, known for orchestrating one of the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker games, joins me in this episode to share her remarkable journey. She discusses the lessons learned from hosting underground poker games with celebrities and moguls, and how she transformed her experiences into a powerful story of personal growth and resilience.
I think that you have to start to look at the patterns in your life and take some responsibility there. -Molly Bloom
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- Trusting a gut feeling
Trusting our gut doesn’t mean abandoning our plan; it means adapting strategy to achieve the same goal. How can pivoting strategy uncover hidden opportunities in real estate? - Don’t give up for gain
Success in any industry, especially real estate, comes from building trust and relationships, not sacrificing people for personal gain. How can prioritizing integrity help us prove ourselves in the competitive landscape?
- Micro-decisions
Small, seemingly insignificant decisions can gradually lead us away from ethical principles in both business and personal life. How can we stay mindful of the long-term impact of our daily choices on our moral values?
Guest Bio
Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, author, and former professional skier best known for her involvement in running one of the most exclusive high-stakes poker games in the world. Her memoir, Molly's Game, chronicles her rise to prominence in the underground poker scene, where she hosted games attended by Hollywood stars, business moguls, and athletes. The memoir was later adapted into a feature film directed by Aaron Sorkin, starring Jessica Chastain.
Her story took a dramatic turn when her involvement in illegal gambling led to her arrest, but she later turned her experiences into a platform for public speaking and writing. She has become an advocate for mental resilience and self-empowerment, sharing her journey of overcoming adversity and transforming her life.
Molly Bloom holds a degree in political science and was also a highly competitive skier before pivoting into her poker career. Today, she continues to inspire others through her speaking engagements, podcast, and written works, offering insights into personal growth, decision-making, and the psychology of success.
Find Molly on Instagram @immollybloom
Follow Molly on X @ImMollyBloom
About Your Host
Real Producers Podcast is hosted by Remington Ramsey, creator of the Real Producers brand that reaches more than 120 markets nationwide. He is a real estate investor as well as an avid reader and writer. Remington calls Indianapolis home and enjoys life on the lake surrounded by his wife and their three girls.
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