Grant Cardone
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Grant Cardone is a motivational speaker, and author, and host of the National Geographic television show, ‘Turnaround King’.
Grant is a high-level Scientologist and has been known to participate in that organisation's "Fair Game"
activities including his sending out of a mass email attacking acting coach Milton Katselas
.
Grant Cardone graduated from La Grange High School
in Lake Charles, LA in 1976. He then went to McNeese State University
from 1976-1981 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Cardone was awarded the McNeese State University Distinguished Alumnus Award 2010.
In 1987, Cardone moved from Lake Charles, LA to Chicago, IL, working for a sales-training company. Although he technically lived in Chicago, he traveled all over the United States, living in different cities. Grant briefly returned to Lake Charles, before moving to Houston, TX, where he lived for the next five years. He then spent the next 12 years in La Jolla, CA before finally moving to Los Angeles, CA, where he has resided since 2003. His home was featured on “How’d You Get So Rich?” where Joan Rivers toured the home and talked to Grant about his story of success.
Cardone is married to actress/model Elena Lyons. Cardone and Lyons had their first child, Sabrina, on May 21, 2009.
Cardone also spent some time as CEO with "Freedom Motorsports Group Inc." . The short-lived enterprise was involved with Scientology's efforts to promote "Dianetics
" by sponsoring fellow Scientologist and rookie Nascar driver Kenton Gray's vehicle in 2006.
Grant is a high-level Scientologist and has been known to participate in that organisation's "Fair Game"
Fair Game (Scientology)
The term Fair Game is used to describe policies and practices carried out by the Church of Scientology towards people and groups it perceives as its enemies. Founder L. Ron Hubbard established the policy in the 1960s, in response to criticism both from within and outside his organization...
activities including his sending out of a mass email attacking acting coach Milton Katselas
Milton Katselas
Milton Katselas was an American film director and famous Hollywood coach for The Beverly Hills Playhouse...
.
Biography
Grant Cardone was born on March 21, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA. His father was Curtis Louis Cardone (died February 1968) and his mother was Concetta Neil Cardone (died May 26, 2009). He is the fourth of five children.Grant Cardone graduated from La Grange High School
La Grange High School
La Grange High School is the high school of La Grange, Texas and is a part of the La Grange Independent School District located in Fayette County.-School song:We pledge dear Alma mater,To wear your purple and gold,...
in Lake Charles, LA in 1976. He then went to McNeese State University
McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the United States. Founded in 1939 as a junior college, McNeese experienced growth due to economic activity in the region. It adopted its present name in 1970....
from 1976-1981 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Cardone was awarded the McNeese State University Distinguished Alumnus Award 2010.
In 1987, Cardone moved from Lake Charles, LA to Chicago, IL, working for a sales-training company. Although he technically lived in Chicago, he traveled all over the United States, living in different cities. Grant briefly returned to Lake Charles, before moving to Houston, TX, where he lived for the next five years. He then spent the next 12 years in La Jolla, CA before finally moving to Los Angeles, CA, where he has resided since 2003. His home was featured on “How’d You Get So Rich?” where Joan Rivers toured the home and talked to Grant about his story of success.
Cardone is married to actress/model Elena Lyons. Cardone and Lyons had their first child, Sabrina, on May 21, 2009.
Career
Grant Cardone started out working various part time jobs in high school. He was fired from his first job, McDonalds. He worked next as a country club bus boy. Cardone subsequently worked in a coal plant.Selling as a Career Path
Cardone began his sales career in a clothing store.Cardone also spent some time as CEO with "Freedom Motorsports Group Inc." . The short-lived enterprise was involved with Scientology's efforts to promote "Dianetics
Dianetics
Dianetics is a set of ideas and practices regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body that was invented by the science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and is practiced by followers of Scientology...
" by sponsoring fellow Scientologist and rookie Nascar driver Kenton Gray's vehicle in 2006.