From Casino Dealer to Owning 20 Businesses? Let's Talk About Tencacity!

Episode 13 - Ron Coury
From New York, to the Marines, to Las Vegas. Brooklyn-born Ron Coury fought his way from casino dealer to successful entrepreneur eventually owning 20 businesses. And he's no slouch at Texas Hold'em either!
Art Parmann (x.com/ArtParmann) and Justin Young (x.com/JustinYoung07) sit down with local Las Vegas legend Ron Coury to talk about his businesses, his autobiography "Tenacity" (amzn.to/3SfbQqf) and answer the question "Why does anyone play poker anyways?!" It's a great time and tons of interesting nuggets were shared along the way.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Who is Ron Coury
(02:00) - "Tenacity!" Ron's Book
(02:41) - From Brooklyn to the Marines to Vegas
(04:30) - Casino dealer beginnings
(11:38) - Cancer and defying the odds
(16:45) - Turning from Dealer to Businessman
(21:40) - Nurture your friendships
(26:10) - Make Poker Fun Again
(35:36) - Luck in Socializing
(38:09) - Dean Cain Friendship
(42:03) - Limo Business Story
(47:33) - Justin's Urinal Story
(49:36) - Be a good human
(53:33) - Best way to Enjoy Tenacity
(57:01) - Degenerate's Agreement
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Links:
• Ron's book: amzn.to/3SfbQqf
Table1Vegas Links:
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Check Out Justin's Stuff:
Phenom Poker - phenompoker.com/?r=jypoker
Twitter - x.com/justinyoung07
Check Out Art's Stuff:
Twitter - x.com/ArtParmann

[@donnalawton3710]

I happily discovered your podcast today as I’m recovering from COVID. I watched the Jonathan Little episode first and loved it! This one looked intriguing as well and it was fantastic. I bought Ron’s book through Audible. As a former hospice nurse of six years I sincerely appreciated seeing the vulnerability that was shown when discussing the tragic losses that all of you have experienced. I’m a subscriber now and can’t wait for new episodes. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@Table1Vegas]

Thanks so much for the heartfelt post

[@andrewhart6200]

I love dude's shirt on the right - killin it

[@loganehewett9807]

Another great episode.

[@Table1Vegas]

Thanks we try!

[@philm.2352]

Thanks, guys for the stories, I bought the book too!

[@Table1Vegas]

Awesome! It's a great read. We barely scratched the surface in this pod

[@stylin40s]

When asked how to be happy with your work, my grandfather said "Find something you love to do, and then find someone to pay you to do it." He dropped out of school in 8th grade and ran a pool hall, then owned various businesses throughout his life.

[@Table1Vegas]

Great advice. Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life!

[@Therealgoatcheese]

Fantastic podcast.

[@Table1Vegas]

Thanks for listening

[@FrankMitchell-lh1pl]

This guy is awesome. Would love to pick his brain 🧠

[@pelstatepicks]

😐

[@Table1Vegas]

🙃