"I came to the United States with $500" - Michael Olowu, Esq

Welcome to Giovanny Madrid's UA-cam Channel, where we dive into conversations with the most influential and successful individuals in the world! I'm Giovanny Madrid, a 23-year-old on a quest to unlock the wisdom of the most influential figures across diverse sectors. Today, I'm thrilled to share my interview with Michael Olowu, a distinguished criminal defense and personal injury attorney based in South Florida.
Michael's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Arriving in the United States from Nigeria with just $500 in his pocket, he has climbed the ladder of success through sheer determination and hard work. From attending law school and passing the bar exam to serving as a public defense attorney and ultimately founding his own firm, Olowu Law, Michael embodies the spirit of perseverance and entrepreneurship.
In this in-depth conversation, we discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of giving individuals accused of crimes a second chance, and his unique definition of success. Michael also shares invaluable advice for attorneys aspiring to venture into entrepreneurship and the mindset needed to win in life.
Don't miss out on this powerful interview full of actionable insights and life lessons. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a legal professional, or simply someone seeking motivation, there's something in this talk for you!
Olowu Law:
www.olowulaw.com/
Instagram:
/ olowulaw
LinkedIn:
/ michael-olowu-a07b87220
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 // Introduction
0:55 // $500 And The Drive for a Better Life
7:05 // Studying Law & Becoming an Expert
11:43 // Being a Long-Term Thinker
13:31 // Why Criminal and Personal Injury Law?
17:59 // Jeffrey Eptein's Case
20:41 // Do Connections Help Criminal Defense Attorneys?
24:00 // Becoming The Owner of Olowu Law
26:29 // The Beginning of the Entreprenurial Challenges
34:23 // Attracting and Retaining Clients
37:14 // Centers of Influence
38:54 // Success Stories as a Criminal Defense Attorney
44:47 // A Second Chance...
46:38 // Advice to Lawyers Wanting to Become Entrepreneurs
50:51 // Staying Motivated
55:43 // Is There Anything You Would've Done Differently?
58:19 // The Growth of Olowu Law
1:00:59 // Key Lessons Learned being an Entrepreneur
1:02:58 // Michael's Definition of Success

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