Persistence, Principles & Valuing the Bumpy Roads to Success with Gerald Chamales Episode 22

Steve Rodgers
Jun 22, 2022
2 min read

No matter what you’re dealing with, when you struggle with something that begins to take over your life – and even change your persona – then every day can feel like a battle. You may understand how the world you once found yourself quite fond of and certainly in control of suddenly feels like a prison. If you’ve had enough of this, you may be moved to make significant changes in your life.

Gerald “Jerry” Chamales, serial entrepreneur and producer of the movie The Irishman, joins our host, Steve Rodgers, and talks about his life’s journey through addiction, recovery, business, and even Hollywood in an inspiring episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. Being two people who experienced troubles in their past, they share their experiences and how they manifested success, bringing them to where they are now. To summarize it in one sentence: the energies you exude will attract the same kind of energies back. Tune in to this episode and be reminded that only you hold the key to turning your life around.

Timestamps

9:07 Knowing when you need help

12:59 The road to success is not easy

18:41 Taking the fear out of the equation with an open mind

33:28 Life is a habit

35:34 Big Amigo wants everyone to be prosperous

53:49 How to be lucky

About Gerald

Gerald “Jerry” Chamales is an American entrepreneur, film producer, and philanthropist. Chamales was the founder of Rhinotek Computer Products, a revolutionary printer cartridge manufacturer and retailer. In 2001, he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for business service.

Chamales has since forged a successful career in the film industry as a producer of The Irishman, which went on to garner 10 nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards. He also produced the acclaimed animated short If Anything Happens I Love You, named Best Animated Short Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. In addition to his work in the tech industry and film, Chamales is a noted philanthropist with decades of experience helping those recovering from alcoholism and substance addiction. He has also been an active proponent of wildlife conservation in Kenya, particularly efforts to protect the black rhino.

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