What do you do after turning down a $600M offer—and watching it disappear days later? In this episode, venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Jeremy Delk joins Dan Rochon to talk about pattern recognition, how to spot untapped markets, and the gritty truth behind high-stakes decisions. From losing $2M in four days as a college student to building multi-9-figure businesses, Jeremy shares powerful lessons on risk, leadership, and why real success comes from knowing who you are—not just what you’ve built.

What you’ll learn on this episode

• he power of pattern recognition over pure hustle when spotting untapped markets
• Why real investors don’t care about competition—they obsess over the customer experience
• The biggest mistake Jeremy ever made (hint: he said no to $600M) and how it led to his next big win
• Why Jeremy only invests in 1 out of every 100 pitches—and what he looks for in a founder
• The mindset shift every entrepreneur must make after hitting rock bottom
• The spiritual crisis of success—and how to reconnect with purpose when the scoreboard is no longer enough
• What Jeremy would tell his 25-year-old self: “Just take one more step”

At the heart of this conversation is a simple truth: real business success comes from clearly communicating value and solving real problems. If you're working to sharpen that clarity in your own business, Dan’s upcoming book Teach to Sell offers a practical framework to help you attract clients and opportunities by leading with what you know.

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About Jeremy Delk

Jeremy Delk, Founder & CEO of Delk Enterprises, is a serial entrepreneur renowned for disrupting industries, with ventures spanning biotech, healthcare, consumer brands, technology, building materials, and real estate development.

Beginning his career as one of Fidelity Investments' youngest brokers, Jeremy transitioned into entrepreneurship, establishing Delk Enterprises in 2001. Under his leadership, the company has achieved hundreds of millions in revenue and created hundreds of high-paying American jobs.

Join us as Jeremy shares insights on embracing failure, identifying market disruptions, and building successful ventures across diverse industries.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Jeremy’s Book – Without a Plan: A raw memoir about failing forward, risk, reinvention, and building empires through action.
• Free One-Page Business Plan Template: A simple, strategic tool Jeremy uses to scale businesses—revenue, innovation, and client success on one sheet.
• Dan Rochon’s Book – Teach to Sell (Pre-order): Discover how top performers lead with influence instead of pressure.

To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:

• Website: No Broke Months
• Podcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople Podcast
• Instagram: @donrochonx
• Facebook: Dan Rochon
• LinkedIn: Dan Rochon
• Teach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead