About this episode
He applied to 34 news stations.Got rejected.Told he “wasn’t cut out” for news.Took a $25,000 job in a small Alabama town anyway.Three weeks later?He’s interviewing Oprah.Years later?Covering Kobe Bryant’s death.Reporting during the George Floyd protests.Standing at the White House.Correspondent for CNN.This is the story of Darryl Forges — Emmy Award-winning journalist, Louisiana native, and proof that success isn’t microwave… it’s reps, rejection, and relentless belief.In this episode of Business Is WAR, we break down:• Why rejection built him• What small markets teach you about greatness• The truth about working at CNN• Sacrificing fatherhood for career dreams• Why humility is the ultimate weapon• Inspiring the next generation of Black boysIf you’ve ever doubted your path…If you’ve ever been told “you’re not good enough”…If you’re grinding in a small market dreaming of the big leagues…This episode is for you.? Stop waiting on perfect conditions.? Stop comparing your chapter 1 to someone’s chapter 20.? Put in the reps.Because Business is WAR.—? Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, builders, and game changers.? Follow Darryl Forges on social media.?? Protect yourself at all times.#BusinessIsWar #DarrylForges #SuccessStory #CNN #EntrepreneurMindset #BlackExcellence #PutInTheReps #Journalism #Leadership
