8/21/25

Can You Really Make a Living Going Out to Dinner? | Danny Fishman, The Room

Danny Fishman, co-founder of The Room, has built a career creating in-person spaces for senior-level marketers and industry leaders to connect, share ideas, and rediscover their passion for the work they do. In this interview, he shares how a bet with his late business partner turned into a thriving company, the importance of real-world connections, and why “throwing spaghetti at the wall” is the best career advice.

🎙 Topics Covered:

  • What The Room is and how it works

  • Why in-person connection still matters in a virtual world

  • The story behind starting the company from a bet

  • Career lessons on exploration, learning, and travel

  • Advice for teenagers on not rushing to “figure it all out”

If you’ve ever wondered how unconventional ideas can turn into successful careers—or how to keep curiosity and passion alive in business—this conversation is for you.

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