Ep. 96 Robert White

In this week's episode of Hello Chaos, we had the pleasure of speaking with Robert White from Dolphin Entertainment. Robert shared his unique entrepreneurial journey, which began in his teenage years in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was immersed in the music industry. His early experiences at a local café, where he learned guitar from seasoned artists, laid the foundation for his future endeavors.

Robert's path took him back to New York, where he initially pursued a career as a singer-songwriter. However, as he started a family, he transitioned into DJing under the moniker DJ Dolphin, a nod to his love for the Miami Dolphins. This eventually led to the founding of Dolphin Entertainment Company in 2013.

Despite starting with a focus on talent management in the music industry, Robert's company pivoted to the publication industry, launching Splash Magazine to feature models and talent from his agency. This strategic move allowed him to create a platform for promoting and booking talent. The publication evolved into a more high-end men's lifestyle magazine called Savoir Faire, which continues to thrive in the digital space today.

Throughout the episode, Robert candidly discussed the realities of entrepreneurship, including the need to pivot, the myth of overnight success, and the importance of perseverance. He shared his personal experiences of having to take on part-time jobs to support his entrepreneurial dreams and emphasized the significance of trying new ventures to learn and grow.

Robert's driving force is to leave a legacy and change the direction of his family tree, being the first entrepreneur in his lineage. He hopes to provide a platform for his six children to launch from, potentially passing on the company as generational wealth or selling it for their benefit.

Listeners can connect with Robert and learn more about his work at dolphinentertainmentcompany.com. As always, Hello Chaos is here to share the real, raw, and unbiased stories of founders and entrepreneurs, where "aha meets oh shit." Join us every Sunday for new episodes and insights into the chaotic world of entrepreneurship.