Episode 3: 3 Pillars to Greatness with guest Jamal Lewis

“Hard work, dedication and sacrifice are the three principles that I apply across everything that I do,” says Jamal Lewis, former NFL running back turned entrepreneur. Ever since he was a child, Jamal understood the importance of planning for the future. While Jamal never imagined that he would play in the NFL, he always knew he had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. After a successful athletic career, Jamal took everything that he had learned from football and applied it to his company, Buyer Connected, Inc. In today’s episode, Jamal sits down with host Blake Chapman to discuss his transition from scoring touchdowns to operating a business.
Understanding that sports and business are strikingly similar, Jamal had a relatively easy time transitioning into the corporate world. His competitive nature provides him the stamina to outwork his competitors. Similar to a football team, every employee has their position. Jamal explains that when everyone focuses on what they are good at, it’s easier to accomplish goals and grow as a team.
Tune into this week’s episode of The G.E.M. Series for a conversation with Jamal Lewis about the parallels between sports and business. Learn more about how sacrifice, goal setting, and mastering his skills have played a significant role in Jamal’s athletic and business success.
Quotes
• “Hard work, dedication and sacrifice are the three principles that I apply across everything that I do.” (04:16-04:23)
• “If you're doing what everybody else is doing, guess what? That's going to just make you average.”(11:30-11:35)
• “I learned early on in school that short, medium and long term goals are kind of how you stay on track.” (11:51-11:59)
• “Prepare for everything and expect anything. If you prepare, nobody can throw you curveballs or surprises.” (24:10-24:19)
• “It's all about building opportunities for others.” (27:38-27:41)
• “As long as you have a plan and a vision, I think you can accomplish anything.” (36:09-36:13)
• “I love starting businesses and putting the right people in place and seeing them.” (36:49-36:55)
• “Understand that failure is really just experience.” (52:39-52:42)
Learn more about Jamal Lewis
https://www.instagram.com/jamal31lewis/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal-lewis-3ba0135b/
https://www.facebook.com/jamal.lewis.967422
https://buyerconnected.com
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• Website: https://rocketlevel.com
• Career: https://asset.rocketlevel.com/rocketlevel-ambassador-program/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel.gem/
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