Rob Dahm speech at Harvard University on starting a business

I had the honor to speak at Harvard Hall along with Allen Wong. His speech is also available online. I spoke about various situations I've faced while starting a business.

[@mayhemarmwrestling]

It would be interesting to hear what his speech would sound like now.

[@AmericanSupremacy.]

"Lemme tell you guys about my 4rotor"

[@geogmz8277]

I'm not sure why KZbin is recommending me Rob Dahm old videos but I'm fascinated of knowing he was on the Bachelorette and also here.. :-D

[@TheTylerbuddy3]

Rob u are extremly inspiring, u motovated me to push to achive my dreams. I started out freshman year with a 2.6 gpa and didnt care and chose easy electives just to get easy A's, but soon after i started watching ur vidoes i started doing my best in school and i put tons of effort into my work. Now im currently going into 12th grade and in 11th grade and held 4.0gpa since 10th grade and im in buisness and marketing and graphic design. I hope to someday to acomplish my dreams. I sincerly thank u rob ur videos do make a difference.

[@ZacapaHavana123]

People like you Rob make this world grateful. People who break out of school barriers to realize own intentions. Greetings from a guy from germany, who wants to go your way.

[@SchaferTheRicer]

I wish Rob Dahm would come to my school lol

[@jackamojr99]

***** You're the exact opposite, you own 3 beautiful and beastly cars as well!!

[@pioneerdc4419]

lmao rob, i share your struggle of casually throwing in curse words. "the shit that ive learned"

[@DedicationBlog]

lol me too. I didn't realise how much I swore until I watched some of our videos back

[@pioneerdc4419]

DedicationBlog hey nice to see you here! and i know what you mean haha

[@jimmy20097]

i am glad i have found your channel dude. i am 31 years, married with one kid. Your speech gives me hope that one day I will be successful, if not a millionaire.

[@jsweet42891]

Every video I watch, that you talk about business, I have this motivation to take what you say and put it to use. You inspire me to make better decisions even though I'm not making the decisions you make. I really appreciate all your videos Rob!! Keep it up buddy!!!

[@6ohTreez]

Thanks for uploading this speech Rob! much love from New Hampshire

[@Skylinegarage_Kay]

Good speech. We need more people like you in schools to tell these stories. It's so much more fun then just to hear stuff from teachers. And it's very inspirational.

[@DedicationBlog]

Hate to spam on other people's channels but if you like this kind of thing you might like my video on what I did to be able to afford my Audi R8 (I know its no Lambo but hey its been my dream car for years and is a lot of other people's dream car too). No worries if you don't want to check it out but just thought I'd mention it cos you said you'd like to see more people like this :)

[@EA40]

Dislike squad? :D

[@Joeyzoom]

Great video Rob, I appreciate sharing this to youtube for us all to enjoy. I want to say that this video is not inspirational to everybody. It shares a lot of hardships and challenges that come with the realism of life. However, for someone who has encountered a few hardships and is currently in a slump, this speech is insanely inspirational. Just because one person doesn't show up to sign a building agreement does not justify giving up. You fought to the top to achieve the right to buy that building. This dedication inspires me to really strive for my goals. I am also a car fanatic, I've owned many Mazdas, an rx-7 being one of them. You are an inspiration for me and have helped me push through the struggles to achieve the things I aspire. I really love your real world approach. As you said in the speech, how you aren't a motivator, telling people YOU'RE AWESOME, GOOD JOB, really helps me. Keep it up man. Once again, I greatly appreciate it. Take care.

[@mrdiaz0108]

Rob you have always been a true inspiration for me and im glad you record things like this because i always learn from you. I wish you would come down to Miami to speak to Florida International University since its one of the top business schools. Im sure alot of us would enjoy your speech. I hope to one day follow my dreams and be in the position you are (young, wealthy and driving amazing cars) as I'm a car enthusiast myself. It Would be awesome to meet you in person! -Marco (FIU Finance Major)

[@TheBIGJake111]

thank you for bringing up the "now what achieved goal" thing.... it was something i never expected when i achieved one of my personal goals. When you obsesses so much over making something happen, it is almost a disappointment once it happens. Its just something most people and i personally never saw coming.

[@ghughghugh]

Always a fan, Rob! What a cool opportunity. Thanks for sharing!

[@carolebaskin7836]

Thank you for being one of the only people that i can honestly look up to. honestly, thank you.

[@cheatmaster6524]

This is INCREDIBLY inspiring.

[@superbarnie]

8:24 "freaking the fuck out" LOL

[@Shorebreak_]

I gotta tell ya Rob your one of the people i look up to most. I tried following your advice and i must say it works. I recently achieved my goal of purchasing a 92 camaro RS 25th anniversary with only 41 thousand original miles. I know it's not a lamborghini but it's always been my dream car since i was in elementary school. I am only 19 years old haha but i really appreciate what you do and hard work really pays off. :)

[@MXSESMYAGI]

Your speech really made me think about my own experiences, Rob. I'm only 20 and I have unfulfilled goals for the future, but your story made me wonder if I have enough! Awesome job, by the way!

[@Thisizmyname]

This guy is an absolute boss. He just understands what you need to do in life in order to be successful. And anyone who thinks he's a douche is completely missing the point of the lecture.

[@itsfantom3020]

first 30 minute vid ive ever watched on utube. great speech and an awesome message

[@ultim8aggie]

Thanks for sharing yet another part of your life Rob. That looked like a pretty cool experience.

[@Songtester]

Good speech Rob, gives me more and more motivation to achieve my goals, thanks.

[@concepts6581]

Rob I signed up because of the cars, but I have a lot of respect for your entrepreneurship. Keep up the awesome content!

[@anthonyborter1067]

I Just wanna say i am 25 years old and spend 80% of my time running a cell phone repair shop in scottsdale Arizona and and very good at what i do. About 40% of that is researching videos of buy;t tuner cars and leaning everything i can about it(my passion). I work there because I'm good at it but constantly strive to do what i love for a living ( while making enough money to be comfortable). i love your story and your mindset on persistency. If you are ever in arizona please contact me to have coffee if you would. Truly you speech is motivational.

[@lowkeyfanboy]

rob your story is amazing....i just hope my hard work will turn into great success one day also. keep doing what your doing.... your vids are an inspiration

[@poodudeelite]

everything in his speech is the honest truth. you're only going to be successful if you have the drive and determination to make your dreams become reality. becoming obsessed with something is the easiest way to become laser focused on a goal. if you're doing something you don't like just for the money, odds are it won't last long. if you want to build and "app" and become "rich" you better have 100% of your drive and determination into it, otherwise 9 times out of 10 its going the fizzle out and die not long after you started it and then you'll just be kicking yourself later as to your own failures. life doesn't make lucky people, you create your own luck and your own opportunities. only you and you alone are the reason for your successes and failures, and a smart person learns from their mistakes and moves on instead of dwelling on them and becoming self destructive, depressed, or creating self doubt. I've seen very smart people do very dumb things, and people with very little education create amazing things. drive, laser focus, thirst for knowledge, and a little financial intelligence are the only tools you need to get onto the path of great success. Good luck!

[@SlightlyBetterPudding]

Awesome speech Rob! Really enjoyable

[@killaamike3515]

good to see a new video rob enjoyed it keep it up.

[@areXyouXEsty]

awesome lecture Rob! gives hope to many entrepreneurial spirited individuals out there! this just makes me want to start my own business, designing products for people.

[@yzysply]

Dat Allen Wong hair at the end though. Great Speech. Subbed.

[@aserc86]

Great talk Rob! Your philosophy on life is inspiring.

[@upgrad3z]

You should talk about who you surrounded yourself with when starting out, business associates/friends and whether or not you found the whole prospect of starting from scratch daunting, cos you seemed to have a lot of confidence in your ability to succeed even from such humble beginnings

[@VEDEMRACING99]

Dear Rob, I watched every single second of this video. You sir are a true inspiration to me and what I want to do with my life. I honestly hope you are able to read this. I'm currently 18 and about to graduate high school. I am like you in so many ways. I have the exact same love for cars except mine goes one step further. I want to race cars. And I don't want to be one of the ass holes that you spoke of where all it's about is being first. That's not how I see racing. It is my passion. I currently go part time at a tech school for Networking while also in high school. I've been that neighborhood kid that fixes all of my neighbors computers and run their networks since I was about 14. I do not plan on going to college simply for the fact that I can't stand to just sit in a class and look at a book. I'm a hands on type of person. I have so many interests in so many things. Simply in 3 semesters here at my Tech School I went from Computer programming to Engineering, now to Networking. And I hate it. I just like you cannot focus enough on one thing. Except for cars and racing. I'm stuck in a jam though because in order to race and have nice cars you and I both know that this requires money. Now I'm not here wasting your time asking for money or for you to hold my hand. But instead for a door. A door to allow me to pave down my path. I need guidance because I am stuck and don't know how I am going to live my life when society and everyone else wants me to do other things that I cannot conform to. This is simply a cry for guidance. Simply because you are the one person that I see that can help me. Like I said. I hope you can get to read this. I understand that there are already 71 comments before I even typed this so my chances are slim.

[@youtubasoarus]

Great talk. Must have been a huge honor to speak there. Wow! I mean Harvard. That's when you know you've made some tracks. Well done sir. :)

[@MrJaryd2000]

That suit looks awesome!

[@mikeywi96]

Very inspirational! You should come to Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, IN. That would be amazing.

[@0ohdarling]

Great speech. I actually watched the whole 30+ mins. Amazing!!

[@rushinrussian11]

Awesome speech! The part about the building being sold to you regardless, great example.

[@Anonymist79]

I really appreciate your positive attitude. I have taken some notes from various videos you have posted and will try to use some of your strategies and mindsets to motivate myself to go for the dream-car. Glad i stumbled upon your channel. good luck in your present and future endeavors. BTW, love the Diablo! (subscribed)

[@creatingdigitalassets]

Wow! I have been doing medical IT since 1996 when I worked to install/configure/support MedicalManager , a physician practice management and billing system. Then onto Cerner and HIE Cloverleaf HL7 interfaces at MEDSTAR/Washington Hospital Center ... and automated patient scheduling at George Washington University Medical Center with a software called IDX. QuadraMed in Reaton, VA. Then DoD healthcare w/Oracle. I don't know how I even stumbled upon your video.

[@paulzaki2736]

Hey Rob! When will u be posting more videos!!?

[@VTEC313]

Hey Rob, do you ever come to Detroit? I think you should come here and speak at Wayne State University. Michiganders 4 life.

[@jake7aylor]

I live in michigan would love to do a meet up

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

***** What happened to the app that you were developing at the time of that video? I'm a new subscriber so I might've missed a few things here and there...

[@RJBoost]

Great video rob! You should make more videos on your rx7s like whats better, the 20b or 13b, pros and cons of each, or past experiences/story's with your cars

[@Taroth21]

You really are a cool guy Rob =) Being subbed to you for a long time but this video just reminded me why :)

[@George.Redacted]

Such a genuine guy.

[@hiltz171jim7]

Thanks to you Rob I now know that my obsessions are going to work for me. I have obsessions just like you (Lamborghini Aventador = absolute dream) and I love business. Thanks for being so inspiring and just downright awesome.

[@sfbayak]

Excellent speech! Very informative and entertaining.

[@moldyskittle]

Calm, collected, and awesome.

[@eik6485]

Great video it really spoke to me. You're a huge inspiration, love what you do, thank you.

[@conorbach4808]

I thought you died, Rob. You haven't posted in so long. So happy you're back.

[@conorbach4808]

Good to hear that! Is the Diablo all fixed up yet?

[@Altiveda]

Worth it's time in gold thank you

[@legendgalaxy]

Was this the same place Rego Apps was at this day?

[@tscooter22]

A long time ago I told Rob that I thought he was amazing, and that was only after watching a couple of his videos -- one of which was his somewhat scary, but funny picnic with him and a rotor. :eek: Sorry Rob, calling you amazing was an understatement. Congrats on your success and keep up the good work. You are truly an inspiration to all of us! If you are anything like a friend of ours (motivational speaker), you are going to be filthy rich. He owned a freaking mansion out in St. Louis' western suburbs (Nelly bought it a few years ago). The thing is, he didn't have half the personality that you do! Also, I'm looking forward to seeing you on the flip side! :-) Cheers!

[@franchyze922]

awesome speech Rob! Very inspirational

[@thunderbirdizations]

22:47 vs today’s video Good to know you stay real man.

[@MikeHuntIsItchy]

kick ass speech, very interesting and was nice to finally know your whole career story.

[@speedzzfreak]

Great and inspiring speech ***** ! Thank you.

[@casefc3s]

Always enjoy your insight, thanks for sharing!

[@XRay2117]

I'm supposed to be studying for an exam, but i got caught up watching this lol great speech

[@martabazte]

great speech rob, lots to take from it

[@Bluesunjcm]

Terrific video! My question for you Rob is who did you meet that was associated with mazda Rx7s that you looked up to? I met Kyle Mohan and he was a nice guy, he drives a 20B powered RX8 (I know you know something about those engines ;) in Formula D. Also, keep up the great work being a inspiration to us all!

[@Lemon0Tart]

loving the suit Rob! What is it? Nice speech.

[@jakelee8872]

suit with lanyard hahaha

[@Hallootjesful]

+Fares Bitar shh

[@Johnve33]

+Fares Bitar I dont agree

[@yusafmalik5171]

Brilliant, what to follow in your steps. My dream.

[@Orihe]

Enjoyed the talk cheers Rob!

[@realcrazyvoid]

How would you recommend marketing healthcare it services locally ????

[@CreekyGuy]

Sorry Rob, I'm older and could understand very little of what you were saying due to the poor acoustics. You might consider miking up in the future. Really would've liked to have been able to hear and understand what you said. Have you a PowerPoint or printout?

[@CreekyGuy]

Thank you.

[@ChineseSweatShoppe]

Turn the volume up?

[@mdoe8]

Well done sir! Enjoyed every minute of that video. Any reason why you cut out your answer near the end there?

[@eason9115]

Very inspiring speech thanks

[@thesk13ater]

Great talk Rob! It really inspired me! im 16 years old and have been wanting to start a business since i could start talking. its always been a dream of mine. my motto is "dont climb the ladder, own it" Thank you again. -Chanse

[@toyotrustPR]

Great speech, thank you for sharing.

[@SuperChargedMan101]

Great speech Rob!

[@yd3139]

Let me start off by saying I literally just sat here and watched all your videos & I made a KZbin account to SPECIFICALLY comment on your video and Subscribe. I'm 16 from Detroit, Mi, I'm a Car Fanatic and I Enjoy Program Developing and am Currently on a road to building a Start-Up App. It's like your the person that I have always Visioned in my head to be. I REALLY HAVE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY MAN! It would be such a pleasure.

[@jfoster1202]

How'd the app work out

[@jp4376]

Really inspiring video! Thanks Rob :)

[@manuelmarine]

Thanks for posting this vid man.,

[@sylvesterfekete]

Great video, great person you are rob!!!!All i can say......

[@fruiz879]

That was a great speech. It's nice to see that a person can accomplish his goals even thought they might seem unreachable. I am obsessed with buying a Lamborghini myself. I also want to start my own business but how did you take that jump and decide this is what u want to do? This is what I'm am going to so for a living?

[@FItAndU]

So... Is the Diablo back? Or still being repaired by the insurance company?

[@jondrew1]

I am doing everything I can to go to both medical school and business school at Harvard, it's a life long dream of mine

[@jaysue2]

This speech was awesome.

[@mtaFTW]

I loved the speech, and I noticed that you said that you own 6 cars. What cars are those if you don't mind me asking? Can you make a full garage video?

[@poodudeelite]

another note: if you're trying to get rich for the sole reason to buy material possessions, get women, or have respect and admiration; I hate to say you'll be sorely disappointed. once you get to your definition of rich, and you've bought all your baubles, and artefacts, it quickly loses its novelty. like a quick high that keeps you coming back for more. you'll just look up to a higher pedestal where atop you have not yet reached, whose wealth you have not yet accumulated and whose possessions much greater. it's like a snake eating its own tail it just keeps going into infinity. why do you think rich people rarely ever retire? even when a few million invested passively pretty much insurers you'll never have to work again.. invest in your friends and family and the people around you, take good care of others instead of just yourself and you'll be greatly rewarded beyond anything you can obtain through financial means.

[@joshuaplummer1274]

I'm 36 years old, and my grandfather Nono (Italian for Grandfather) always told me this of course in different words... Thank you so much.. I have always lived my life just have you said..

[@Kokentoe]

I take it you're giving this advice based on personal experience as a millionaire? Investing time into people is a big mistake as people have the potential to let you down and more than likely will at one point or another. When this happens, you will question whether all that effort spent on them was worth it. In this world the only person you can ever rely on is yourself. One should focus on achieving their own goals and dreams, whatever they may be. I've witnessed people dedicate their lives into a singular purpose such as becoming a professional athlete and they have so many achievements to be proud of as well as gaining admiration. Then I see those who invested their own invaluable time into others and what do they have to show for it? Well maybe they feel like good people but in reality no one truly respects them. I've seen so many people with the potential to accomplish great things who have thrown it away for a mediocre life. Why? Simply because they put someone else before them. It's always better to be a somebody rather than a nobody.

[@cup_and_cone]

That's just something poor people say to make themselves feel better. I don't want kids. World is way overpopulated. Give me the money.

[@lsi624]

Geez...was Pauly Shore not available?

[@unitaper]

I feel as those people wanted a better story coming from someone with a tech/ app development background. Not someone with mom and pop non scalable businesses. Rob is a great guy, I just feel he's not where he wants to be.

[@PB8man]

Did your app ever get released?

[@andreavgr]

amazing speech as always *****!

[@MultiSoftE]

I love how you tell this great story and all they care about is money.

[@JoshuaPlays99]

Amazing speech.

[@cheosungobrien6501]

nice speech. I awkwardly clapped at the end of the video cause I randomly felt like I was there and was going to get judged for not clapping.

[@PraiseSketcH]

You came to Boston!

[@willprobablywin]

Man, I really wish you could come to my school

[@brianwoeppel1403]

Looking forward to your app =D

[@Kyntheria]

I am going to watch this when I am more awake, because Rob is extremely inspirational. Oh, and do you have anymore updates on the Diablo and RX-7?

[@Kyntheria]

Can't wait. Both of those cars are sexy. Your RX-7 looks pretty dangerous with that motor attached to that turbo.

[@jaymur001]

***** sounds dope yo.

[@john21alienworkshop]

This is the first speech that has had my attention from start to finish.. By the way, what kind of app is it going to be? I'm intrigued

[@Shineblind]

hi Rob! random question: is it possible to own and drive a RX-7 without being a car guy?

[@nickgamecode]

learned about you from allen wong website. always nice to hear advice from an expert or someone who been through it. =]

[@Starky513]

Was Tim Sykes there at the same time, either before or after you? His video came out around the same time as yours and the room is identical.. Haha

[@floofymcnuggets_2373]

great speech rob when are you going to make some more car vids ?

[@floofymcnuggets_2373]

Awesome I cant wait

[@wikked805]

About your app: Do you program something like that yourself, or come up with the concept and then have programmers code it, or is it a collaborative effort? I was always an IT guy, and I got good at it also, but I wouldn't call myself a programmer, you know? I think i've failed more times trying to build a custom kernel/build the newest version of android for my phones more times than I can remember. (Then again I don't see that as being profitable at all, just something that's useful to yourself and that will give you a sense of accomplishment. Installing the newest version of andriod on my phone isn't useful per se but it feels like an accomplishment in the nerd department xD ).

[@cNicholasAllen]

Soooo what's up with the uploads?