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In this autobiographical account, Jordan Belfort chronicles his career as the founder of Stratton Oakmont, a brokerage that pioneered a high‑pressure, high‑credit micro‑cap investing model and became infamous for its brassy sales tactics. He describes how his relentless pursuit of profit led to lavish spending, drug use, and a lavish lifestyle that eventually attracted regulatory focus. Belfort reflects on the tactics that attracted clients, the partnerships he formed—including a controversial deal with designer Steve Madden—and the legal battles that brought his empire crumbling.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jordan Belfort
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