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Overcoming the Odds: Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel. Founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success. 👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel • Founder & CEO of Prep Expert • Scored a perfect SAT after self-study • Secured over $500,000 in scholarships • Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank • Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill 💡 Key Themes & Takeaways 📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business • Started Prep Expert in college dorm room • First course led to 376-point average score improvement • Grew from local classes to a national online platform • Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned 💻 Online Learning & Accessibility • Offers live,…