Steve Dannenmann / CPA / 2005 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up / $4.8M Live MTT Earnings

Steve Dannenmann, a CPA, 2005 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up, and poker pro with $4.8M of live MTT earnings, says he’s the luckiest guy in the world. He shares how luck was involved in poker back in the day versus now, how he’s gotten lucky on the golf course, and how he played his luck in the WSOP. Tune in to hear Steve’s poker philosophy, why he thought the WSOP was boring, and what he bought with his winnings – and learn why he believes we’re all salespeople who need to play life full-out.

 

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 15:00 – Steve’s poker background, playing in the WSOP, the role of luck in poker then and now, keeping his day job, and poker for making money.  
• 15:00 – 28:00 – On being lucky, what happened at the WSOP, how he chose to play, his book story, why you pick on the weak, and how to find opportunities.
• 28:00 – 39:30 – On playing high and low stakes, separating work and play, poker memories and distractions, and what he thinks of online poker.
• 39:30 – 55:00 – Poker stories, more tournament wins, what he bought with his winnings, how his style has changed, how poker has progressed, his philosophy, and why the WSOP was boring.
• 55:00 – 01:05:30 – On taking some money off the table, his $8,000 refrigerator for beer, his boat, not working much, and what he enjoys doing with his daughters.
• 01:05:30 – 01:17:30 – On balance, enjoying time with his kids while they’re young, everything involving sales and marketing, playing full out in life, and trust-building as an accountant.

 

3 Key Points

• Find opportunities.
• Luck plays a role, but back it up with skill.
• Have a balanced life.

 

Contact/Resources

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• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
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