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[#002] My First Billion: I Almost Quit
Nov 12, 2025
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16 years ago, I was doing club promotions here in Atlanta.
My angle was “Industry nights.”
Independent artists could pay $25 to perform one song.
The winner walked away with $250.
Back then, my industry name was Chill Gates.

“Chill” because I’m naturally laid back.
“Gates” because at the tim...