Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Tehran Von Ghasri | Comedian, Netflix Star & Former Lawyer | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 304

Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Show Notes

Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth.New episodes every week. Pour up.Chapters:00:00:14 Welcome00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy00:09:00 Education as a Tool00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles00:30:06 Money Means Freedom00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth01:00:05 Viral Moments01:13:31 Rapid Fire01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie Game

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