Episodes

  • 249 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jim Bob Morris Part II

    249 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jim Bob Morris Part II
    Oct 8 2024
    The Real Rundown! Goldy Locks and Jim Bob Morris discuss the impact of steroids in sports, the transition from athletics to business, and the importance of partnerships in building a brand. They delve into Morris's collaboration with Jelly Roll, highlighting the significance of their brand, El Bandido. Additionally, they explore Morris's philanthropic efforts, particularly the establishment of a diversity center aimed at supporting underprivileged communities. The conversation concludes with a look at future endeavors and community support for their initiatives. Golden Nuggets! 🏆 Steroids were prevalent in sports, leading to health issues. 🏆 The transition from sports to business can be rewarding. 🏆 Partnerships can significantly enhance brand visibility. 🏆 El Bandido's collaboration with Jelly Roll is a strategic move. 🏆 Philanthropy is essential for giving back to the community. 🏆 Diversity centers can help bridge gaps in society. 🏆 Understanding cultural differences is crucial in community initiatives. 🏆 Building a brand requires hard work and dedication. 🏆 Future endeavors include expanding El Bandido's reach. 🏆 Community support is vital for the success of initiatives. Sound Bites "We had steroids, you know, and so a lot of guys..." "It just becomes addictive. You start seeing those gains..." "I got to work with four billionaires." Chapters 00:00 The Steroid Era in Sports 02:47 Transitioning from Sports to Business 05:36 Partnerships and Collaborations 10:27 Building a Brand with Jelly Roll 13:18 Giving Back: The Diversity Center 20:57 Future Endeavors and Community Support
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    30 mins
  • 248 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jim Bob Morris Part I

    248 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jim Bob Morris Part I
    Oct 1 2024
    What a rockin conversation! Goldy Locks interviews Jim Bob Morris, a former NFL player and the founder of El Bandido Tequila. They discuss Jim Bob's journey from professional football to entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced, and the success of his tequila brand. The conversation also touches on mental health awareness, the impact of sports injuries, and the importance of authenticity in business. Golden Nuggets! 🏆 Jim Bob Morris is a former NFL player and founder of El Bandido Tequila. 🏆 El Bandido Tequila was launched during the pandemic in 2020. 🏆 Jim Bob's journey into the tequila business began with a late-night idea. 🏆 He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in tequila production. 🏆 Jim Bob has faced numerous injuries throughout his NFL career. 🏆 He holds a record for interceptions as a rookie with the Green Bay Packers. 🏆 Transitioning from sports to business can be challenging but rewarding. 🏆 Mental health awareness is a significant theme in Jim Bob's life and work. 🏆 Jim Bob's tequila has received multiple awards for its quality. 🏆 The conversation highlights the importance of perseverance and determination. Sound Bites "What a banger we've got today." "He’s been everywhere, done everything, knows everyone." "We came out during the pandemic." Chapters 00:00Introduction to Jim Bob Morris and El Bandido Tequila 02:46The Journey of El Bandido Tequila 06:02Jim Bob's NFL Career and Injuries 12:13Transitioning from Football to Entrepreneurship 18:04Reflections on Sports, Health, and Legacy
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    25 mins
  • 247 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jimmy John Part 2

    247 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jimmy John Part 2
    Sep 24 2024
    In Part II of Goldy's Closet, we sit down with the legendary Jimmy John, founder of Jimmy John's sandwiches! Jimmy shares how his dad gave him a hardcore ultimatum that really shook things up. He admits he started out as a terrible boss—so bad that his entire team quit, leaving him completely empty-handed. But that was the turning point! Instead of throwing in the towel, Jimmy took control, mastering the ins and outs of running his business. From becoming an accounting whiz to tracking every single expense (yes, even the paper towels!), he turned that disaster into a major success. Now, he's a financially savvy powerhouse, and his journey is full of lessons on what it really takes to thrive! Jimmy John's, entrepreneurship, business growth, investing, hard work, success stories, personal journey, restaurant industry, financial literacy, life lessons Takeaways I had a thousand dollars in the bank when I opened up. I became an accountant master after realizing my bank balance. It was a blessing in disguise that I was a bad boss. I did a hundred and fifty thousand in sales my first year. I bought my dad out for the original investment and ten percent interest. From 83 to 93, I opened up 10 stores. Being an investor is way harder than being a sandwich maker. I only do businesses that I can understand. It's really hard to find great investment opportunities. Go outwork everybody else and quit your bitching. Sound Bites "I'm a fucking millionaire." "It was a blessing in disguise." "I became a millionaire was a byproduct of me just put my head down." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:33 The Journey of Jimmy John's 05:20 Growth and Expansion of the Business 08:44 Investing Beyond Sandwiches 12:54 Understanding Investments and Business Ventures 17:01 The Importance of Hard Work and Consistency 20:21 Personal Life and Closing Thoughts
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    25 mins
  • 246 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jimmy John Part I

    246 Goldy's Closet - Featuring Jimmy John Part I
    Sep 17 2024
    In this engaging podcast episode, Goldy Locks has a great conversation with legendary entrepreneur and sandwich master, Jimmy John, the founder of Jimmy John's Sandwiches. The discussion delves into entrepreneurship, family legacy, and the hard work required to build a successful business. Jimmy tells us about his father's ultitimum and the inspiration he got from "Booby Sandwiches." We talk about how he opened his first store with practically nothing. Goldy emphasizes the significance of taking chances and learning from experiences, making this episode a motivational listen for aspiring entrepreneurs. Come back next week for Part II with Jimmy John. takeaways This is my first interview outside of Russo's brand. Seizing opportunities is crucial in life. You have to take your shot when it comes. Hard work and dedication outshine competition. Family history can shape entrepreneurial spirit. Learning from failures is part of the journey. You need to hustle to make opportunities work. Financial responsibility is key in business. Understanding your customers is vital for success. Every business starts with a simple idea. Sound Bites "It's a little scary, but I'll give you a backstory." "I took my shot." "When opportunity knocks, you take your shot." Chapters 00:00Branching Out: A New Beginning 03:27Seizing Opportunities: The Jimmy John Story 04:57From Hot Dogs to Sandwiches: The Entrepreneurial Journey 12:08Family Legacy: The Roots of Entrepreneurship 18:20Building a Business: Lessons from the Ground Up
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    24 mins
  • 245 Goldy's Closet - Chelsea Green

    245 Goldy's Closet - Chelsea Green
    Sep 10 2024
    In this impromptu backstage conversation, Chelsea Green shares her experiences in the wrestling industry and her journey to becoming a wrestler. She talks about the challenges of entering a new wrestling locker room and the importance of being friendly and genuine. Chelsea discusses her love for the show business aspect of wrestling and how she excels at being a character. She also opens up about her moments of self-doubt and the support she receives from her friends and husband. Chelsea shares a memorable story about Paul Heyman's praise during a promo class at WWE. She concludes by discussing her current wrestling affiliations and her plans for the future. keywords wrestling, backstage, locker room, show business, character, self-doubt, support, Paul Heyman, promo class, future takeaways Entering a new wrestling locker room can be intimidating, but being friendly and genuine can help create a positive environment. Chelsea Green loves the show business aspect of wrestling and excels at being a character. Even successful wrestlers like Chelsea Green have moments of self-doubt, but having a support system can help overcome those feelings. Receiving praise and validation from respected individuals in the industry can have a significant impact on a wrestler's confidence. Chelsea Green is currently affiliated with NWA and Impact Wrestling, but her future plans are uncertain. Sound Bites "I have to force myself to be positive." "Fake it till you make it with confidence." "You are a goddamn star and you deserve to be here." Chapters 00:00 Intimidation in the Wrestling Locker Room 03:07 Discovering a Love for Wrestling 05:27The Show Business Aspect of Wrestling 08:25 Being a Character vs. Wrestling 10:55 Dealing with Podcasts and Negativity 13:25 Overcoming Self-Doubt with a Support System 17:25The Challenges of WWE and Paul Heyman's Praise 19:39 Affiliations and Future Plans
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    32 mins