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Writing, Religion, and Walt Disney with David Perell
This episode features David Perell, founder of Rite of Passage, discussing his successful online writing education company. He shares insights on its business model, team structure, and vision for global expansion. The conversation also touches on the value of building an online audience, the importance of differentiation in the age of AI, and his personal journey into studying religion, drawing parallels between community building and religious frameworks. Greg and David also discuss the importance of clearly defined roles in business, inspired by the Cain and Abel story and Walt Disney's relationship with his brother Roy.
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