Dwayne J. Clark is a philanthropist, creative entrepreneur, executive producer, author and theater producer with a passion for telling true stories that inspire and uplift audiences. Clark is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Living. This company was the first in the industry to ever be ranked in the Top 50 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor in 2017.
Dwayne is also an entrepreneurial leader who has founded True Productions, a production company producing films, plays and books based on his passion for telling true stories.
Dwayne is also an author of several books, including "My Mother, My Son" which was later brought to a motion picture produced by Emmett / Furla / Oasis Films. Inspired by his mother’s philanthropic heart and her cooking, Clark launched the Seattle area’s first not-for-profit Queen Bee Cafes in Seattle. They are one-of-a-kind coffee and crumpet shops with 100% of the profits supporting neighborhood charities.
Today on Words 2 Success (W2S), Dwayne J. Clark unveils his clever wisdom from all his various business activities as well as he answers interesting questions such as:
How do you get where you are right now? Bring me back to your early 20's how was Dwayne J. Clar and how did you evolve the be the man you are right now (very successful CEO, entrepreneur, producer & author)?... I will start even before: I will go I was raised in a dysfunctional house... We were poor... poor... For two weeks we ate potato soup...
Probably one of the best business school I've ever had: My mom would say to me, You are going to reach a level of greatness, you are going to do something amazing in this world, but never forget that you looked up for your potato soup... Passion for Life & Integrity and with these come Confidence...
Who did you have to become before you start with your foundation?... Always over prepare for your interviews...
What are the key elements that people use to impress?... What I did: What are the clues this person is interested on... Send a thank you later with something inspirational...
Based on your previous talk: What are some little tricks that people (under 25) can start applying in their lives?... Prepare them for fame, prepare them for success... for tragic falls... You have to prepare for the down as for the ups...
What would you say is the difference between how did you used to set your objectives & your goals to now? Different process?... It's like a ladder... What's the next round?... I want to have gratitude about that round... You climb the ladder in small achievable jumps...
What is the applicable way of taking inventory? How do you coach someone?... Listen to what people say I am good at... Define your weakness... Read business books... You need to take the initiative!...
How do you keep yourself informed to do great decisions in all your businesses?... Surround yourself with really smart people...
How do you manage your daily 24 hours to be as efficient as possible?... I love, what I called, door jam conversations... I hate wasting time!... If I lose time, it infuriates me...
* Is a similar way how you treat your energy?... Get great sleep...
What are you really passionate right now?... I love writing... Educate the world...
What is your passion for film?
