What if everything you've been told is a limitation is actually your billion-dollar advantage?
Benjamin Simkin is autistic. He also generated $2 billion in client revenue, worked with legends like Jay Abraham and Kerwin Rae, and became a multimillionaire by 19—three years after getting kicked out of high school for hacking the school computers.
In this conversation, Ben reveals how his neurodivergent brain sees patterns, connections, and opportunities that are completely invisible to neurotypical minds. We talk about the "Napkin Test" for offers, why traditional business advice fails people who think differently, his personal "rules of life" document, and the $50 million question that will change how you value your time forever.
If you've ever felt like you don't fit the mould, this episode will show you why that's your greatest asset.
In this episode, we explore:
🧠 The Autism Advantage: How Ben's neurodivergent brain sees 10 steps ahead through pattern recognition and consilience
⚡ Monotropism & Hyperfocus: Harnessing intense focus without burning out—plus the systems Ben uses to manage it
📝 The Napkin Test: Why if you can't sell your offer on the back of a napkin, your marketing won't save you
🎯 Marketing Fundamentals for Neurodivergents: Start with the audience's wants and needs, not your product
🤖 AI as an Equalizer: Which AI tools Ben uses daily (Claude, Manus, N8N) and how neurodivergent entrepreneurs can leverage them
💡 Blind Spots & Intuition: Why asking "stupid questions" from anyone (Uber drivers to cleaners) reveals hidden opportunities
⏰ The $50M Lottery Question: Ben's philosophy on time being infinitely more valuable than money
🛠️ Living by Design: Ben's personal "rules of life" document and how to create your own operating system
🚫 Debunking Autism Myths: Why autistic people often have more empathy, not less
🔮 Purpose Over Profit: How Ben shifted from chasing money to living on purpose through The Mastermind
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Are you neurodivergent and building a business? What patterns do you see that others miss? What systems have you created to thrive?
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How to Evaluate & Seize Opportunities: Business Growth Methods Used by Multi-Millionaires
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