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Mario Selva doesn’t quit when things get tough

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There are certain qualities each successful business founder and owner embodies. One is to have a vision. Another one is to act on that vision. Then, there is mindset, which is perhaps the most crucial of the bunch. Mario Selva has an unbreakable mindset that has kept him going for three years and generated millions of dollars.

“Very early on in my career, I decided to never quit and never give up. I think that what really helped me was the fact that I pursued my passion,” Selva recalls. “It wasn’t like I was trying to do a task that I didn’t like. I chose marketing as my work because I love it, and I refused to quit even when things get tough.”

Things did become difficult for Selva at the very beginning of his career. “I got my Business degree from the University of Naples in 2017,” he recalls, “then I went into business helping Amazon sellers market their products better. It was a success for a while until, out of nowhere, Amazon disabled my account. It felt like I had lost everything.”

However, he chose not to let that failure break his spirit. “I decided to take matters into my own hands and launch my online e-commerce business so that nobody could take it away from me,” he shares.

Selva began working in social media marketing and went all-in on it. He was extremely dedicated, to the point where he’d isolate himself and study. It paid off. Mario launched an online store that generated $180,000 in four months. He invested all of his profit into his next venture, which grew even larger.

“I made $1.5 million in 18 months,” says Selva. He has been on an upward trajectory for success ever since and there’s no end in sight for his future. “My secret, if we can call it that, is the fact that I don’t give up. I power through. I believe that anyone can make it as long as they don’t quit,” he explains, adding, “You know, things will get difficult. That’s inevitable. Any business has its problems. You should expect those and be prepared for it, not quit at the first obstacle.”

Mindset training takes a while and Mario is happy to invest the time necessary. He wants to be in the company of others who are equally as passionate as he is about learning. “My team of two is as hungry for knowledge as I am. We are studying and improving ourselves together every day. This is why I love my team so much,” he says.

Mario looks up to role models such as Iman Gadzhi. “It’s important to have a role model outside of your circle so you can really look up to them and try to emulate their success as your future aim.” As long as a strong mindset is present, business success follows shortly after. Mario Selva is the ultimate example of that.

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Michelle has been a part of the journey ever since Bigtime Daily started. As a strong learner and passionate writer, she contributes her editing skills for the news agency. She also jots down intellectual pieces from categories such as science and health.

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption  a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private  but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.

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