From Pixels to Plants: Paul Trowe's Journey from Video Games to Hemp

Welcome to episode #206 of the Gathering The Kings Podcast with your host, Chaz Wolfe. In this episode, we are joined by Paul Trowe, the Founder & CEO of Herbanbud, a thriving B2B hemp business.Paul shares his journey from spending 35 years in the video game industry, including bringing Grand Theft Auto to the United States, to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the legal marijuana movement. He discusses his transition into the hemp industry, selling two companies in the past, and the bold move of investing in Bitcoin back in 2013.Join us as Paul opens up about overcoming personal challenges, like learning to value himself after being cut off by his family, and how his perseverance and never taking no for an answer has led him to build success in multiple industries. Discover how Paul's risk-taking approach and determination have been key factors in his accomplishments.Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Paul Trowe!During this episode, you will learn about;[01:48]  Intro to Paul and his business[06:01]  Paul’s Why[12:14]  Paul’s start in the gaming industry[17:29]  A good decision Paul made in his business[21:58]  A bad decision Paul made in his business[27:18]  Pauls decision making process[29:45]  Pauls #1 KPI[32:38]  Paul’s opinion on masterminds[36:48]  How Paul goes all in with life and business[40:26]  If Paul could speak to his younger self, what would he say?[42:00]  How to connect with Paul[42:46]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"My goal was really to create products that are as strong, equally strong, or even stronger than products found in legal marijuana states." - Paul Trowe"Although some people at the round table are my competitors, we can all learn, share, and help each other to be better business people, to be more transparent with lab reports, or anything else that will improve the entire industry." - Paul Trowe"In my personal opinion, if I don't share the knowledge I've received, read, learned, or gained through experience, then I shouldn't have that knowledge in the first place." - Paul Trowe“I have found that desire or the want for more pushes us into a creative state of, “Okay, I gotta figure this out.’” - Chaz Wolfe (Host) “It's no longer about, what can I get? It’s about, how can I have fun today by serving?” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Covey, Stephen R. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. New York: Simon & Schuster. Buy on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519/Ruiz, Don Miguel. (1997). The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. San Rafael, CA: Amber-Allen Publishing. Buy on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/Carnegie, Dale. (1936). How to Win Friends & Influence People. New York: Simon & Schuster. Buy on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/Let’s Connect!Paul Trowe:Website: ...