213: From Struggles to Success: John's Journey
Update: 2025-07-17
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Summary
In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John R. DiJulius III shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the impact of his family dynamics, struggles in school, and the role of sports in shaping his character. John reflects on his experiences working at UPS, which became a turning point in his life, leading him to pursue college baseball and eventually entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, luck, and giving back to the community through his initiative, Believe in Dreams.
Takeaways
- John's childhood was marked by the absence of his father.
- He struggled academically but found solace in sports.
- Sports played a crucial role in developing his leadership skills.
- Working at UPS provided him with financial stability and discipline.
- He walked on to play college baseball after years away from the sport.
- John's experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.
- He emphasizes the importance of luck in his success.
- Giving back to the community is a core value for him.
- He learned valuable lessons from his family dynamics.
- John's journey highlights resilience and determination.
Chapters
Part 1 (episode 213)
00:00 Introduction to Customer Service Revolution Podcast
02:37 John's Early Life and Family Background
05:03 The Impact of Family Dynamics on John
07:35 School Challenges and Academic Struggles
10:05 The Role of Sports in John's Life
12:30 Navigating High School and Early Career Aspirations
15:00 The Journey Through College and Entrepreneurship
17:59 Developing Leadership Skills Through Sports
20:29 Reflections on Personal Growth and Identity
30:49 Academic Struggles and Realizations
Part 2 (episode 214)
33:41 The Turning Point: A Job at UPS
39:00 The Walk-On Experience: A New Opportunity
44:28 The Journey to Graduation
49:28 From UPS Driver to Entrepreneur
53:24 The Impact of Luck and Hard Work
01:02:09 Giving Back: Believe in Dreams
Links
Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/
Interview Questions: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/resources/
The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/
Experience Revolution Membership: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/
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