The next generation will inevitably take the reins of business from seasoned veterans, but the question remains: what will they learn, and what will they achieve? There’s a small, ambitious group of young entrepreneurs choosing an unconventional path to success, one not typically taught in higher education. This select group seeks wisdom from the masters before them, combining real-world experience with academic learning, and discovering that true insight often comes with age.

In this episode, you’ll meet Austin Hornsby. Like many others, Austin began his journey by attending college, aiming for a traditional career path. However, he was fortunate to also encounter the dynamic world of direct response marketing and advertising—an industry driven by renegades and trendsetters. You’ll hear about Austin’s unique and unconventional path to success, and how, at just 24, he became the top salesperson for the nation’s leading replacement window company, out-earning his peers by an astonishing 100:1 ratio.