In this episode of The Shift and Pivot Podcast - Erika welcomes guest Joffrey Holloway to share his story about life - and how it has steered him down paths he never thought he would journey. His humble roots are firmly connected to Mississippi and the South in general, but life also had plans for him that took him away from the comfort of his modest upbringing. 

Joffrey shares experiences and how they have shaped and sharpened his many skills in athletics, corporate America, and entrepreneurship. According to Joffrey, "your network is your net worth." 

So, prepare for this fantastic journey that Joffrey shares with us - we are sure you will hear and receive some dynamic nuggets of wisdom, hilarious random life events, and uplifting motivation to help you seize the day. 

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[02:02 ] Who is Joffrey Holloway?
[03:06 ] Jeff’s experience growing up in Mississippi 
[04:19 ] Jeff’s love for sports
[06:45 ] The educational side of Jeff’s upbringing
[10:43 ] What always inspired Jeff to do better?
[14:04 ] The first thing Jeff did on campus that made him feel he was in the right place
[16:24 ] How Jeff made relationships with other players in college
[17:13 ] Jeff’s senior year
[19:30 ] What did Jeff’s job at the Ford Motor Company entail?
[22:14 ] Jeff’s engineering career
[26:33 ] Jeff’s move to Dallas and the relationships he established
[33:38 ] The birth of Dallas Cigar Events
[35:15 ] How Jeff and the rest of the team raised money to fund the Dallas Cigar budget
[38:13 ] Top of the dome questions

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

“Everything about the Southern University was just a vibe that meant success.”

“I will say that engineering degree, helped me see and gain a lot. It also taught me that I wasn’t just going to be an engineer based off the book knowledge that I got in college, you must adapt to the job.”

“Theoretical never helps in the real-life situation itself sets the foundation.”

“God and family first. Also, take advantage of those opportunities to establish those networks value those friendships. Stay fast with those friendships.”

“Opportunities are plentiful. You just have to maintain those relationships and keep things healthy between those friendships that you establish.”

Relevant Links:

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