Grant Cardone: I Don't Take a Knee. I Don't Beg for Money.

Grant Cardone: I Don't Take a Knee. I Don't Beg for Money.

CPAC
CPAC
Aug 16, 2026

Grant Cardone explains why he refuses to "beg for money" from banks or Wall Street and instead built a business by connecting directly with investors. Speaking at CPAC, Cardone shares his approach to raising capital, building long-term wealth, and creating financial opportunities through real estate and Bitcoin.

During the conversation, Cardone discusses how Cardone Capital has raised more than $1.7 billion from investors without traditional brokerage firms or intermediaries. He also explains his philosophy on legacy wealth, arguing that financial success should benefit future generations, communities, and charitable causes. Closing the discussion, Cardone shares the advice he would give his 18-year-old self: think bigger, surround yourself with ethical and ambitious people, avoid destructive habits, and focus on building lasting success.

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