“Life is a journey, not a destination.” Although this saying arguably lands at the top of the “cliché list”, its meaning rings true for millennial entrepreneur Gerard Adams. Adams has accomplished many successful things during his time as an entrepreneur. His first big endeavor was co-founding millennial news platform EliteDaily, which was bought by Daily Mail in 2015 for $50M. Since then, he’s invested in, built and backed 9 seven-figure companies, established a mentorship non-profit organization, and developed his own online show: Leaders Create Leaders. While all of these things are remarkable, for Adams, the journey has been the most fulfilling part of his rise to success.
Adams claims that his purpose is to, “inspire other Millennials to leverage their passions to create the successful lifestyles they dream of.” It wasn’t without an abundance of passion, hustle, and failure that he was able to reach his goals. The unique thing about what Adams currently does is that through his various social channels, he takes the ups and downs of his own journey and mentors future entrepreneurs along theirs. It is this two-pronged approach to millennial entrepreneurship – success alongside mentorship – that is revolutionizing the way today’s most successful businesspeople are developing more leaders and expanding industries.
Gerard Adams is the perfect example of someone who cares not only about their own personal successes, but also about the growth and development of other entrepreneurs. His nickname, “the Millennial Mentor” is a fitting description for how he is trailblazing the entrepreneur’s attitude and journey.
The story of Gerard is extraordinary. His accomplishments are very very impressive for someone as young as he is. This shows that just because you are young doesn’t mean you can’t be an “expert” or a “mentor” in your field. It is important for young people to be mentors to other your people. Learning from people who have been through the same things you have is crucial in your future success.