How Joe Gebbia Transformed Airbnb from Failing Startup to $85 Billion / Year Business

In this 2-PART SERIES, we’re taking you inside a Tony Robbins Business Mastery seminar. Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and Samara says “Every rejection is an invitation to keep going!” His creative vision has transformed the travel industry and connected millions of people across cultures.

In 2008, the necessity to pay rent sparked the birth of Airbnb with his co-founders, Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharczyk. What began as a modest setup of three airbeds, a pop-tart breakfast, and local insights has evolved into a global phenomenon -- revolutionizing hospitality, human connectivity, and economic stimulation.

Today, Airbnb boasts nearly 7 million listings in over 220 countries and regions, reshaping the way people interact globally.

Joe’s latest venture, Samara, comparably cemented in economic empowerment, housing resources, and design, produces fully customized, factory-made homes designed for rental income, a place to house family, work from home, or pursue an interest. Each home is equipped with rooftop solar panels that generate more electricity than they use.

Joe has spoken globally about both entrepreneurship and design and received numerous distinctions such as the Inc 30 under 30, and speaking at TED, Wired, and Fast Company. He loves to find opportunities to give back on the local and global level and has joined the Giving Pledge to commit more than half of his wealth to philanthropy. He contributes his time via other board seats at Airbnb, Airbnb.org, and Tesla.

Joe’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, illustrating why every rejection serves as an invitation to persist. He transformed a struggling concept into a global powerhouse by delivering unforgettable experiences to customers, and he continues to innovate. This conversation is a must for all entrepreneurs!

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Business Mastery is the world’s premier business training event designed and hosted by the world’s #1 authority on personal growth, business transformation and peak performance – Tony Robbins. This five-day event equips entrepreneurs, business owners and operators with cutting-edge systems, skills and strategies not found anywhere else to create an invincible advantage against competitors. Business Mastery is designed to help participants thrive in any economic climate as they discover critical factors impacting their businesses currently and design an action plan for the next phase of growth, whether they seek more profits or an exit strategy. This includes marketing tips, maximizing a business’ digital presence to get seen and discovered online and how to anticipate and solve the biggest business problems. During this comprehensive program, participants gain the same proprietary tools and methodologies Tony Robbins has used to make more than 70 businesses profitable. They’ll also unlock exclusive growth tips from industry giants from companies like Airbnb, Orangetheory, Shake Shack, SoulCycle, Warby Parker and more.

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Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the nation's #1 Life and Business Strategist. For more than four and a half decades, more than 100 million people from 195 countries have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and transformational power of his business and personal development events.

Mr. Robbins is the author of seven internationally bestselling books, including three #1 New York Times bestsellers: Money: Master the Game, Unshakeable, and Life Force. He created the #1 personal and professional development program of all time, and more than 10 million people have attended his live seminars.

As a philanthropist, through his partnership with Feeding America, Tony. Robbins has provided over 985 million meals in the last 8 years to those in need. He is two years ahead of schedule to provide 1 billion meals. Through the Tony Robbins Foundation, he has also awarded over 2,500 grants and other resources to health and human services organizations, implemented life-changing curricula in 1,700+ correctional facilities and gathered thousands of young leaders from around the world with its teen programs. In addition, he provides fresh water to 250,000 people a day in India in order to fight the number one killer of children in that country-waterborne diseases.