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When JeVon McCormick was growing up in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, he regularly suffered from food insecurity, abuse, and racism. As he grew older, he took hold of the lessons he learned growing up in such a rough environment to run Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar publishing company. In this episode of YAPClassic, Hala and JeVon go deep into what JeVon learned from his tough childhood and how he applied those teachings to his career, how Jevon climbed the corporate ladder, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and JeVon's views on leadership and how to foster great company culture. This episode is part of a special YAP series honoring Black History Month called #BlackEntrepreneurs.  JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, the multimillion-dollar publishing company that was ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. He's the author of I Got There, and his most recent book, Modern Leader, is a Wall Street Journal best seller. In this episode, Hala and JeVon will discuss:  - What it was like growing up poor and mixed race in Dayton, Ohio  - Lessons from his father - What has he taken from his childhood into corporate America? - How he climbed the corporate ladder  - How he got handpicked to be CEO of Scribe Media - Overcoming imposter syndrome  - The three S's of success   - The three P's of business  - How to foster good company culture and retain talent  - And other topics… JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, the multimillion-dollar publishing company that was ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Before Scribe Media, JeVon was president of the software company, Headspring Systems. He's the author of I Got There, and his most recent book, Modern Leader, is a Wall Street Journal best seller. JeVon has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., and others. Help Save Palestinian Lives:  Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegaza LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned: Scribe Media: https://scribemedia.com/  JeVon's Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/  JeVon's Books: https://jevonmccormick.com/modern-leader/    Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

JeVon McCormick was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Hear how, as a nine year old, he critiqued the way his father managed prostitutes, to his rejection of concepts such as “hope” and “luck”. When he was in juvenile detention neither of his parents knew where he was. His journey from toughest of upbringings to fame and fortune is unforgettable and inspiring. Kimon and Richard never spoke to an entrepreneur with a history like his. We are sure you will find it as compelling as we did.  The lessons that he shares from his journey about saving, adaptation, learning by doing, the power of asking questions, accountability, and responsibility can benefit entrepreneurs and leaders the world over. McCormick's book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream tells his story. About our guest JeVon McCormick is the son of a black pimp and a white mother, and was raised in the most dreadful conditions, three times jailed before he was an adult. His book, I Got There, tells the harrowing story of his struggle to succeed despite the over whelming odds stacked against him Today, he's the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture inAmerica by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with more than 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can't Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. JeVon is an author and highly sought after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities. JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines.https://scribemedia.com/https:...  The NBN Entrepreneurship and Leadership podcast aims to educate and entertain, sharing insights based on the personal story of our carefully selected guests aiming for the atmosphere of an informal conversation in a bar or over a cup of coffee. Follow our channels on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter. View the episode on Youtube here. You can listen to the episode on the NBN here. About Kimon Fountoukidis Twitter Linkedin Kimon is the founder of both Argos Multilingual and PMR. Both companies were founded in the mid 90s with zero capital and both have gone on to become market leaders in their respective sectors. Kimon was born in New York and moved to Krakow, Poland in 1993. Listen to his story here. About Richard Lucas Twitter Linkedin Richard is a business and social entrepreneur who founded or invested in more than 30 businesses, including investments in Argos Multilingual, PMR and, in 2020, the New Books Network. Richard has been a TEDx event organiser, supports the pro-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and leads entrepreneurship workshops at all levels: from pre- to business schools. Richard was born in Oxford and moved to Poland in 1991. Read more here. Listen to his story in an autobiographical TEDx talk here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/entrepreneurship-and-leadership

Once upon a time, there was a boy, the son of a pimp and whose mother who used to work for that pimp as a prostitute. Since he was born in 1971, his parents' union would have been a crime just four years earlier because his father was black and his mother white. Yes, there were horrible, racist laws in place until 1967 that attempted to prevent such interracial unions. He was raised at times by his mother, sometimes by another non-parent adult, and sometimes on his own as a mere child caring for his own siblings. One of 23 siblings, he had a rough childhood full of traumas and challenges that probably most of my listeners have never experienced. He would a GED and his formal education would stop there. Can you see him in your mind's eye? Where do you imagine he is today? I can tell you that he imagined he'd be dead by 25. Instead, he's the CEO of one of the best businesses in America and was named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022. It was an honor to connect with JeVon McCormick (https://jevonmccormick.com/), CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar company ranked #1 for corporate culture by Entrepreneur Magazine. He's also the author of two books I devoured in record time. The first, his management book called Modern Leader and the second, his autobiography, I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream. I loved both books, and so have thousands of readers including retired Navy Seal turned ultra-athlete and bestselling author, David Goggins, who wrote the foreword for Modern Leader. In our interview, JeVon generously and openly shares his story as well as his take on leadership that has made him one of the top leaders in business today. You'll get his take on what businesses need to do to grow to their fullest potential while doing what is right for society. So, listen in as JeVon shares about where he came from and what it takes to be a modern leader. Book Links: I Got There: https://tinyurl.com/33faevtw Modern Leader: https://tinyurl.com/4kknnmfu

Becoming a Modern Leader  Take away: Create your own happiness Money Learnings: JeVon shares his background growing up in poverty Bio: JeVon McCormick was born the son of a Black pimp father, and a white single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life. Today, he's the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.  JeVon's experiences shaped a mindset for modern leadership that now guides his service as the CEO of a massively successful company that's redefining the world of publishing. Highlights from this episode:  JeVon shares his background growing up in poverty It's not real until you actually see it Society may not be our fault but it is our responsibility to make the change What inspired JeVon to write his book ‘Modern Leader' When did our leaders become followers? JeVon talks about accountability Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/   rocky@richersoul.com Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

I could not wait to talk again with JeVon McCormick. On our new season, I am joined by Ellis Fitch and Anthony Garone. We dive into JeVon's second book, Modern Leader, including a chat about the foreword written by the one and only David Goggins. JeVon talks about how that came about. We dive into a substantial moment in JeVon's life, and part of the motivation for his latest book. Making the decision to go by JeVon instead of J.T. (which you'll hear him referred to in our season 1 interview here), he talks about "the broken playbook" that we all play by, and how he made the decision to own his full name, and what he hopes to see by doing that. Allen talks about a story in the book about a drive JeVon took with his dad through an area of River Oaks, and how some of those moments motivated him to write this latest book as well. JeVon talks about who he specifically wanted to reach with this message. Allen mentions a phenomenon that JeVon brought up in the book about shaming people for asking questions. JeVon talks about the responsibility of people to teach rather than to take the position that it "isn't my responsibility to teach them".  Ellis and JeVon dive into DEI initiatives (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), particularly within publicly traded companies, and JeVon talks about how some of the intentions are misguided. JeVon talks about some interesting examples about changing the playbook, and cites the example of the change of leadership and pattern of succession at TIAA-CREF, and how now Thasunda Brown Duckett is the current CEO. Anthony asks about what practical top-down solutions  companies can put in practice to affect real change to the broken playbook. Thanks for listening to this episode. Here are some links below from the show and more information about the hosts. JeVon's LinkedIn page JeVonMcCormick.com website Scribe Media website The hosts of the show: Allen Plunkett, owner of Phoenix Staff Ellis Fitch, Content Strategist and co-founder of Edify Content Anthony Garone, Ghostwriter and co-founder of Edify Content

On this episode, JeVon McCormick talks about his childhood experiences and how he survived the struggles to thrive. This heart-warming video follows the story of a man's journey from childhood to adulthood. It chronicles his struggles with identity and self-worth, and how he worked hard to redefine himself. Through this insightful interview and personal reflection, viewers will be taken through his emotional rollercoaster as he discovers who he was meant to be. This inspiring story of resilience and fatherhood shows that no matter where we come from, it is possible to reach our goals with strength and determination. JeVon was recently named the Best CEO in Austin. He was the President of a software company and he is currently the CEO of a publishing company. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 02:24 A perfect dad and a husband 06:40 Identifying the issue and redefining the character 11:11 The role of a father 16:46 Kids need to have experiences to be able to navigate the hardships 21:16 What people should do to understand and nurture relationships 26:32 Strong men and vulnerability 33:28 Jevon's childhood 38:50 Being real with your children 41:10 Wrap-up Know more about Jevon visit https://jevonmccormick.com/ We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages A question for you - who do you trust with your work? Whatever project you may be working on, it can't be down just to you to bring it out into the world. You have to find the right champions; people who will play their necessary parts in creating, refining and sharing whatever it is that you're building. As an author myself, it took me a while to find the right partners for my books. Eventually, I found the people I trust, and who understand what I'm trying to achieve. These are people who have my back. So, who has yours?  JeVon McCormick is the CEO of Scribe Media, and board member at Conscious Capitalism, Inc. He also works with The StartEdUp Foundation, where students pitch their entrepreneurial ideas for a chance at $25,000 and the opportunity to collaborate with the best-in-class people who can help them turn those ideas into a business. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/  JeVon reads two pages from ‘Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill. [reading begins at 21:19]   Hear us discuss:  “You can learn through negatives.” [5:50] | Reclaiming the power of your name: “Whatever we're not changing, we're choosing.” [9:14] | Finding peace with money. [31:17] | How fear taints leadership and corporate culture. [33:03] | “In most cases, when people use the word ‘fear,' they are fearing something that may not even happen.” [36:53] | Balancing the need for individual action, and the need for community support. [43:32]

Links from the show:* Modern Leader* Scribe Media* Connect with JeVon* Never miss an episodeAbout my guest:JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Recently named Best CEO in Austin, TX, JeVon is also an author and highly sought-after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities.JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. He lives in Austin with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle, and Jace. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

JeVon McCormick was born the son of a pimp father and a single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life.  Today, he's the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company awarded the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.  JeVon's journey gives us a peek into a world rarely seen by those sitting around a boardroom table. His outsider upbringing and his tremendous success in investing, writing, and corporate leadership offers us an unapologetic, regret-free view of life and leadership.  JeVon's leadership style is the opposite of exploitative. Human-centric principles drive every decision he makes. Hiring, coaching, and business development are all handled with a deeply personal affectation cultivated over a lifetime of hard work, learning from mistakes, and taking care of his people.  Modern corporate leadership increasingly requires a more nuanced new skill set. But what does that really mean? It means there is a different way leaders can act that gets better results. JeVon shows us the value of supporting and serving your team. His people-first leadership attracts and develops talented people, and that's had a huge impact on the bottom line for his operations.  Be like JeVon: Support and serve your team so you can enjoy your leadership role more and compound your team's successes. What you'll learn in this episode: How accountability and responsibility can turbocharge your career path Why doing the right thing is a competitive advantage Why the language you use is EXTREMELY important How to attract (and develop) the most talented people in your industry Why mistakes are valuable How to inspire through teaching, coaching, and mentoring (not training) Additional Resources: Get JeVon's Book - Modern Leader: https://jevonmccormick.com/book/ Scribe Media's Website: https://www.scribemedia.com  JeVon's LinkedIn JeVon's Instagram JeVon's Twitter JeVon's TikTok YouTube Channel

Today, I'm talking with JeVon McCormick. JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. His bestselling book, The Modern Leader, sold out on day one on Amazon and Ernst & Young recently named him Entrepreneur of the Year. While JeVon has achieved unbelievable success, he's also had to overcome many obstacles. As a son of a black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare, his childhood and adolescence were mired in physical abuse and discrimination. But, JeVon refused to play the victim and used his difficult upbringing as a springboard to succeed down the road. Since then, he has shaped himself into a role model for millions of young people worldwide. He inspires them to see the obstacles they face as opportunities and shows them what's possible in life when they adopt that mindset. In today's conversation, we discuss the power of personal responsibility and ownership, why obstacles are opportunities in disguise, and why people are the most important asset in any organization.Free GiftHe's sharing a digital copy of The Scribe Method book. This is the exact blueprint Scribe has used to help over 2,000 authors write their books—including JeVon McCormick and 22 other NYT & WSJ bestsellers.To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/111Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/111Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JeVon McCormick is the CEO and majority Co-Owner of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps people write, publish, and market their books. Scribe was ranked #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine and has worked with 2,200 authors including The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Former CEO of Chipotle, Monty Moran, and David Goggins, whose bestselling book Can't Hurt Me, sold over 2 million copies. As someone who was named Best CEO in Austin, TX, I wanted to talk to JeVon about his approach to managing Scribe's business operations. You'll learn why he believes most founders are following a broken playbook, the roles and responsibilities that he's focused on as a CEO, and his people-first leadership style that allows Scribe Media to continue to scale. Key Takeaways with JeVon McCormick Hiring for character instead of where someone went to school. Why JeVon dislikes phrases such as “attract and retain” or “human capital” when referring to the people who work for you. Why JeVon celebrates staff who decide to leave for new opportunities. Should employees have to give two weeks notice when quitting? Creating SOPs and making sure no individual holds all the “Institutional Knowledge.” Why startup founders need to be willing to abandon the CEO title if they're not the right fit for the role. What makes a great CEO? Why JeVon believes Tim Cook is one of the greatest operators of all time. The roles and responsibilities of a CEO. Find out why JeVon believes society has weaponized the word “diversity.” The 3 C's that JeVon uses to find out what the company is doing great. Hear Scribe's work-with-you process for writing books for authors. Understanding the distribution of sales across audiobooks, kindle, and print. Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM!

JeVon McCormick has one of the most incredible success stories you'll ever hear. He was born the son of a pimp father and an orphan mother on welfare, and poverty, abuse, eviction and constant discrimination were part of everyday life. Today, he's CEO of ScribeMedia, a multimillion dollar publishing company with the #1 Company Culture in America, according to Entrepreneur magazine. He is also the Wall Street Journal author of Modern Leadership and a top-rated keynote speaker. JeVon joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his extraordinary personal story, and how to lead a modern organization. Show Notes

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What would you predict the future to be for a boy who was the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare? If you answered “pretty bleak,” you would be wrong in the case of JeVon McCormick. JeVon took all the adversity he faced and turned it into a highly successful life and career. Today, JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million-dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon was recently named Best CEO in Austin, Texas. JeVon's experiences shaped a mindset for modern leadership that now guides his service at Scribe Media and is captured in his book, Modern Leader. You are likely to re-evaluate of your ideas and even some of the words you use as you listen to this thought-provoking conversation.You'll discover: The incident that made JeVon immune to criticism from othersWhy the old corporate playbook is obsoleteThe #1 behavior that modern leaders need to demonstrateWhat JeVon learned from his biggest mistake Words that JeVon dislikes and the alternatives he prefersCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro...

“Profit is the fuel, not the destination.”- Gino On this episode, Jake and Gino are with JeVon McCormick, an American author, highly sought-after keynote speaker and businessman. Recently named best CEO in Austin, TX, JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities. Jake and Gino with JeVon talk about how he became the best CEO and what it takes to secure the number one spot for top company culture in America. He shares his childhood challenges and incidences and how those incidences served as a base for his success. He speaks about his practices at his own company and his belief of putting people first.  JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 What it takes to have the #1 spot for top company culture in America 06:17 Challenges then and now 08:28 When you have a family and a dad, you don't need a company to create impact 13:36 How to put people first? 17:46 Key to pull yourself out of negative surroundings 23:24 What makes a good leader? 28:40 Profit is the fuel, not the destination 32:08 Virtue signaling 38:06 People see the world as they are and not how it is 42:17 Diet and fitness routine 46:15 Workout with David Goggins 54:04 People and profits can live together 55:00 Wrap-up Check out the books authored by JeVon: https://www.amazon.in/JeVon-McCormick/e/B01N1SAKP8/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk To know more about his initiatives, visit https://scribemedia.com/  If you are ready for a breakthrough in your life ⚡ MULTIFAMILY MASTERY 5 is for you! Attend Jake & Gino's flagship annual conference with 1,000+ like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs and investors!

Jevon McCormick is reinventing business leadership. His book Modern Leader explains principles for a more worker-friendly workplace. McCormick learned a lot about leadership from his father who was a pimp. We get all into that and much more. This is inspiring and informative. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 347 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers: Chuck Marcus, Shanta Covington, and Nick Karp Booker: Claudia Jean The House: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Privilege is only negative if you don't use your privilege to elevate others. That's when it's negative. So for me, I express to people I have a deep privilege and a deep responsibility given my upbringing to give back.” — JeVon McCormick This week Sachit (@sachitgupta) chats with JeVon McCormick (@JeVon McCormick), the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon's experiences shaped a mindset for modern leadership that now guides his service as the CEO of a massively successful company that's redefining the world of publishing. Find the show notes of the episode here - https://www.creators.show Follow our host, Sachit Gupta on Twitter and sign up for the Creators Collective Newsletter. Do you want to learn how to make a living as a creator? Check out the CreatorsMBA. Show Notes: (03:16) - Why Sachit is grateful for Jevon for writing the Modern Leader (10:45) - What happened once he reclaimed his own name and went from JT to JeVon (14:11) - How he built his mindset up after ending up in solitary confinement (15:46) - His internal talk after being in juvenile prison at the age of 12 (19:13) - Taking what happened to him and turning it into doing good for others (27:57) - His emotional growth and the impact it had on the business (35:34) - How Tucker Max helped him recognize he's a fast learner and how he teaches that to other people (40:40) - Who helped him reach his greatest potential (48:43) - How Scribe Media hires people while keeping diversity and representation in mind (53:03) - The dichotomy of prioritizing people and profit (56:56) - Culture: recruit and retain vs offer and provide (58:66) - Culture: work for vs work with (01:02:57) - How to find a JeVon for your company (01:11:05) - Three most impactful books (01:13:14) - Who he's thankful to (01:16:59) - What it means to be a conscious creator (01:17:43) - What he's most excited for in the next 5-10 years

Episode 135 – True Modern Leadership with JeVon McCormick   We are delighted to speak with an amazing individual today! JeVon McCormick is a phenomenal person and an incredible leader! He is the CEO of Scribe Media and the author of the bestselling book Modern Leader.  JeVon is top-ranked with Glass Doors and received Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year. He was named Best CEO in Austin and Best Culture Company in America! He joins us today to talk about his personal and professional life, share his experience, and discuss his take on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We hope you enjoy listening to today's inspiring conversation with JeVon McCormick! About JeVon JeVon McCormick was born the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life. Today, he's the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon's experiences shaped a mindset for modern leadership that now guides his service as the CEO of a massively successful company that's redefining the world of publishing. JeVon's journey JeVon's mother grew up in an orphanage. She had JeVon when she was still technically a child herself. Growing up in the 1970s was hard for JeVon because he was half black and half white and never felt he belonged. He was always trying to fit in. He got molested as a child and was in and out of juvenile prison. He never graduated from high school and had to attend summer school to get his GED. A game-changer JeVon's dad drove him through a very affluent Houston neighborhood when he was about ten. He had never seen homes anything like the ones he saw there before. It was a game-changer for him because it showed him what was possible. As a result, wealth became his goal. His first job JeVon's first job after getting his GED was cleaning restaurant toilets. After about a month, he decided to make them the cleanest toilets in Texas. Then he resolved to be the best at whatever he did from that moment forward! What's in a name? After struggling for some time to get a better job, JeVon thought people were reluctant to hire him because he had a black name. So he began to go by JT McCormick. A week later, callbacks, invitations, and appointments began flooding in. From then on, he built his career on the name JT McCormick.   Reclaiming his name  After the murder of George Floyd, JeVon realized that changing his name made him part of the problem. So he reclaimed his name for all the kids with ethnic names living in similar communities to the one where he grew up. Jevon's credo Jevon lives by putting people first. He believes in people, processes, and profits and feels that people should use their profits to do great things for the communities they live and work in. Awards JeVon is grateful for and proud of his awards. However, he finds it interesting and quite funny that we celebrate CEOs when CEOs are only as good as those they serve and support. CEO A CEO is a foundational piece of any company. Their role is to serve and support everyone else. They should never make decisions to benefit themselves. Covid Modern leadership got tested during Covid because there was no playbook for the virus. Covid revealed the difference between true leaders and playbook leaders. Even before working remotely became a thing, JeVon told his people to take whatever they needed from the office to build a comfortable workspace at home. He also announced that no salaries would get reduced, and no one would get laid off. DEI JeVon does not see DEI as an initiative because diversity has no start or finish. He feels it should be referred to as diversity, equity, and inclusion rather than DEI because actually saying the words opens up a real conversation. He also points out that most Fortune 500 chief diversity officers are black women, many of whom are now coming out and saying they are getting no support in moving their DEI initiatives forward. Modern leadership JeVon has been a successful leader because he puts people first and does things differently. He does not want to recruit and retain people. He prefers to attract great people and provide them with a phenomenal culture, meaningful work, and great salaries.  Language Much of the language used in business today comes from an antiquated playbook. People don't realize that some of it even comes from the plantation business model. For example, referring to people as “human capital”, or “greatest assets”, implies human trafficking or slavery.  Respect As Americans, we need to respect others, listen to them, and seek to understand their lived lives. We need to ask questions and learn from others.  History Rather than being destroyed, offensive statues should be placed in museums because they are part of history and serve to educate future generations.  Do the right thing Seek to do what is right for all people. Do the right thing just because it's the right thing to do. Don't do it for a buy-in or something that might be in it for you.     Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website   Connect with JeVon McCormick On his website On Instagram      On LinkedIn         On Youtube             On Twitter             On Facebook           On TikTok   Scribe Media     

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. Episode 152 is the 29th monthly feature of “Our Voices,” intended to accelerate social change that levels the playing field—helping everyone live to their full potential. The aim is for you to see a bit of yourself in these journeys, and embrace—we're more similar than not. Molly is joined by JeVon McCormick, who shares an amazing story of turning extreme adversity into strength. JeVon is the son of a 1970's pimp (with 23 children) and a mother who ended up as one of his father's prostitutes; he has faced more adversity than is conceivable to most. He grew up on welfare, was sexually abused, sometimes left with no supervision for weeks, forced to eat out of trash cans and go weekends without food, and ended up homeless at thirteen before reuniting with his mother. On top of all this, when he was academically tested at fifteen years old, he scored at a fifth grade level. JeVon eventually acquired his GED after failing to graduate high school. His first jobs were cleaning toilets and working in a mailroom. Tune in to hear how, despite all of this, JeVon never felt sorry for himself and became CEO of Scribe Media and author of the hot off-the-press book, Modern Leader. Don't miss top takeaways from JeVon's inspiring journey, including how to find the positives in the most negative of situations, his inspiration to be the best at whatever he's doing, and his up and down internal battle that led to him finding peace within and accomplishing what was never expected. JeVon inspires all to know no boundaries and to commit to taking action so that all can be safe, seen and heard, and our true and best selves. Molly's thought for the week: We all make mistakes in life and in business, but only fail if we stop trying—so don't ever stop trying. Learn more about JeVon here: https://jevonmccormick.com/modern-leader/ https://scribemedia.com/

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. Episode 152 is the 29th monthly feature of “Our Voices,” intended to accelerate social change that levels the playing field—helping everyone live to their full potential. The aim is for you to see a bit of yourself in these journeys, and embrace—we're more similar than not. Molly is joined by JeVon McCormick, who shares an amazing story of turning extreme adversity into strength. JeVon is the son of a 1970's pimp (with 23 children) and a mother who ended up as one of his father's prostitutes; he has faced more adversity than is conceivable to most. He grew up on welfare, was sexually abused, sometimes left with no supervision for weeks, forced to eat out of trash cans and go weekends without food, and ended up homeless at thirteen before reuniting with his mother. On top of all this, when he was academically tested at fifteen years old, he scored at a fifth grade level. JeVon eventually acquired his GED after failing to graduate high school. His first jobs were cleaning toilets and working in a mailroom. Tune in to hear how, despite all of this, JeVon never felt sorry for himself and became CEO of Scribe Media and author of the hot off-the-press book, Modern Leader. Don't miss top takeaways from JeVon's inspiring journey, including how to find the positives in the most negative of situations, his inspiration to be the best at whatever he's doing, and his up and down internal battle that led to him finding peace within and accomplishing what was never expected. JeVon inspires all to know no boundaries and to commit to taking action so that all can be safe, seen and heard, and our true and best selves. Molly's thought for the week: We all make mistakes in life and in business, but only fail if we stop trying—so don't ever stop trying. Learn more about JeVon here: https://jevonmccormick.com/modern-leader/ https://scribemedia.com/

In this episode I interview returning guest, Jevon McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media, and author of "Modern Leader," whose wakeup call was realizing that leaders don't follow a playbook, they create a new playbook that must fit with the modern world of rapid change, hybrid teams and needing to be both agile and centered as a leader and to work with your people towards success. https://jevonmccormick.com/

JeVon McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media, joins us to discuss his latest book, Modern Leader. JeVon is a CEO, speaker, and author—but his life didn't begin as a success story. He was born the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life. Today, JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. Some quick highlights about JeVon: #1 Austin, TX, CEO #1 Company Culture in Entrepreneur magazine “I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream” (2017) “Modern Leader” (2022)

Author, speaker and president and CEO of Scribe Media, JeVon McCormick, endured racism and poverty growing up. This week, he tells Erin about the painful realities of editing and reclaiming his identity as a mixed-race man, and how to ask the hard questions, listen and work to understand others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, speaker and president and CEO of Scribe Media, JeVon McCormick, endured racism and poverty growing up. This week, he tells Erin about the painful realities of editing and reclaiming his identity as a mixed-race man, and how to ask the hard questions, listen and work to understand others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, speaker and president and CEO of Scribe Media, JeVon McCormick, endured racism and poverty growing up. This week, he tells Erin about the painful realities of editing and reclaiming his identity as a mixed-race man, and how to ask the hard questions, listen and work to understand others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Mr. JeVon McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media and author of Modern Leader. Mr. He helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with over 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can't Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. To learn more about Mr. McCormick, please select the following link. https://jevonmccormick.com/ To purchase his latest book, Modern Leader, please select the following link. https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Leader-JeVon-McCormick-ebook/dp/B0B45FWYXP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SZ1F0Q6FCI2I&keywords=jevon+mccormick+modern+leader&qid=1656528934&sprefix=jevon+mccormick+modern+leader%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1

Today on the show we're replaying Jayson's talk with the CEO and co-founder of Scribe Media JeVon McCormick, who talks about his difficult upbringing in Ohio, and how he feels like that gave him the opportunity to work harder than everyone else around him, and gave him valuable life lessons that he still hangs on to today. JeVon was sexually abused as a young child, left alone for weeks at a time to take care of his brothers and sisters, and spent 3 weeks in juvenile detention without anyone knowing he was there. He still finds a way to find the positive in life, and take lessons from all of his hardships. Highlights: Trying to fit in while growing up in Dayton, Ohio JeVon's mom stepping up in the absence of his dad Surviving at home alone with his brothers and sisters as a 12 year old JeVon's uncle getting him on the right path Reuniting with his mom in Texas Using touch challenges as life lessons Seeing as bad as it gets and using that to rise to the top Keep the opportunities alive Having the privilege to work 100x harder than everyone else Struggling with not being the smartest person in the room Three words JeVon eliminated from his vocabulary And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON'S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It's all Real Life Stories! It's You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: Bambee - Visit bambee.com/underdog PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson's website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn Speak Teach #32 w/ Blaine Bartlett Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kQFZvheVpRA - The soul of anything is the spark that gives it life and meaning. The soul of business is what keeps the organization vibrant. This can be seen in a number of ways, such as innovation, creativity, and motivation. When an organization has a healthy soul, it will always be able to achieve its goals and objectives and produce the best possible results. Join this conversation with Blaine Bartlett and learn how you can discover the soul of your business through compassionate capitalism. Blaine Bartlett is an entrepreneur, author, executive & leadership coach, and host of Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett Podcast. Blaine consults, advises, and coaches some of the top achieving businesses worldwide. Blaine has personally delivered programs to more than a quarter of a million individuals and directly impacted millions of people. He's CEO of Avatar Resources, an Adjunct Professor at Beijing University, Founder of the Institute for Compassionate Capitalism, and a member of the Transformational Leadership Council. Blaine is a best-selling author of five books, including the #1 international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business, Discover Your Inner Strength, Three-Dimensional Coaching, Tapping Into The Soul of Business: The Key to Employee Engagement, and The Leadership Mindset Weekly. Let's tap into some of his wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:26] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Blaine Bartlett [03:35] What is “the Soul of Business.” [05:34] Does each business have its own character traits and soul? [07:47] Blaine's journey in defining his business values [10:08] Incremental growth [18:38] Case Studies [27:47] All business behaviors are organized around meaning [28:48] Differences between conscious capitalism vs. compassionate capitalism [33:01] Business is not only for human beings [35:47] Curiosity to achieve utopia [37:00] Connect with Blaine and get free resources [38:03] Blaine's podcast and what you expect once you subscribe [40:52] Rapid Fire Round and wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “The soul of anything is the spark that gives it life and meaning. The soul of business is what keeps the organization vibrant. It's not the numbers, not the goals, or the objectives.” ~ “Obstacles are a part of life. If you don't have obstacles, you are not stressed, and if you are not stressed, you are not growing.” ~ “Most organizations aren't set up to flourish because they don't provide the mechanisms by which that happens.” ~ “A leader's job largely is to ensure that their people find ways to emotionally connect with the organization's goals and objectives- Its soul.” ~ “The purpose of business is to uplift the experience of living on this planet. It is not to make money. Making money is a consequence of doing things well.” Blaine's Book and Other Resources Mentioned Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business by Blaine Barlett: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GOUOWFS/ Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business by John Mackey: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9WE10Y/ The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V1IOK4/ The Unstoppable Foundation: https://unstoppablefoundation.org/ A Conversation with Jevon McCormick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StW9UphcEuc Keep In Touch with Blaine Bartlett Personal Website: https://www.blainebartlett.com/ Company's Website: https://www.avatar-resources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainebartlett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blainebartlett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blainebartlett1 Join Blane's Leadership Mindset Mastermind: https://learn.blainebartlett.com/lmm

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is JeVon McCormick, President, and CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. They surround you with a professional publishing team to help you position, write, edit, design, publish, and market your book, getting it out of your head and into the world. JeVon's life didn't begin as a success story. He was born the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life. Tune in to learn more about his success story!

If you look at Jevon McCormick today you'll see an incredibly successful businessman and best-selling author. But Jevon's journey to the top was anything but easy. Jevon was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio by a struggling single mother, and is the son of a pimp and drug-dealing father. Growing up, Jevon served time in the juvenile justice system and barely graduated high school. From his first job scrubbing toilets in a restaurant to becoming the CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar book publishing startup that is consistently ranked one of the top places to work, Jevon has exemplified what it means to work hard and overcome the odds. He believes that no obstacle is too difficult to conquer and that no matter someone's background, everyone has potential for greatness. In this episode, Hala and Jevon go deep into what Jevon learned from his tough childhood and how he applied those teachings to his career, they chat about how Jevon climbed the corporate ladder, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and Jevon shares his views on leadership and how to foster great company culture.   Topics Included: - What Jevon's father was like - How Jevon's parents met  - What it was like growing up poor  - Being mixed race in Dayton Ohio  - Lessons from his father  - Relationship with mother and lessons learned  - Getting into trouble and transferring hustling qualities into the corporate world  - What has he taken from his childhood into corporate America? - His turning point and first job - How he climbed the corporate ladder  - How he got handpicked to be CEO of Scribe Media - Overcoming imposter syndrome  - If the market crashed tomorrow, what would Jevon do? - The three S's of success   - The three P's of business  - How to foster good company culture and retain talent  - How to have a great start to your day  - Giving back  - And other topics… Jevon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, the multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Before Scribe Media, Jevon was president of the software company, Headspring Systems. He's the author of I Got There, and his most recent book, Modern Leader is a Wall Street Journal best seller.  Jevon and his story have been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., and others. Sponsored By: Zapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAP References Mentioned: YAP Episode #30: Rise Against All Odds with Jevon McCormick: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/30-rise-against-all-odds-with-Jevon-mccormick/  YAP Episode #166: Practicing Conscious Leadership with John Mackey: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/166-practicing-conscious-leadership-with-john-mackey/  YAP Episode #12: Unlocking the Power of Sleep With Daniel Gartenberg https://www.youngandprofiting.com/12-unlocking-the-power-of-sleep-with-daniel-gartenberg/  Scribe Media: https://scribemedia.com/  Jevon's Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/  Jevon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Got-There-Overcame-Poverty-American/dp/1619615568  Jevon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/  Jevon's Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jevonmccormick/  Jevon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jevon_mccormick  Jevon's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jevonmccormickscribe  Jevon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeVonMcCormickScribe  Connect with Young and Profiting: Hala's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/     Hala's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/     Hala's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala  Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha   Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/  Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JeVon McCormick has an unusual upbringing. Who gave him his first business advice? It was When he was nine years old, from his dad, who was a pimp!In this episode, JeVon McCormick,  an American author, President, and CEO of Scribe Media told me his origin story, where he was working for his dad (a pimp), collecting money from prostitutes, did not go to college, and he rose up to be an extremely successful entrepreneur, and eventually became the CEO of Scribe Media, which was an excellent publishing company, and his new book, The Modern Leader.We also talked about what he had seen socially, learned as an entrepreneur, his biggest regrets, what he thinks about the state of the world should be, and what should do to make sure we have a better tomorrow.Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

JeVon McCormick has an unusual upbringing. Who gave him his first business advice? It was When he was nine years old, from his dad, who was a pimp!In this episode, JeVon McCormick,  an American author, President, and CEO of Scribe Media told me his origin story, where he was working for his dad (a pimp), collecting money from prostitutes, did not go to college, and he rose up to be an extremely successful entrepreneur, and eventually became the CEO of Scribe Media, which was an excellent publishing company, and his new book, The Modern Leader.We also talked about what he had seen socially, learned as an entrepreneur, his biggest regrets, what he thinks about the state of the world should be, and what should do to make sure we have a better tomorrow.Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Learn Speak Teach Episode 22 Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/uc5La5otYd0 Billions have been discriminated against throughout history because of their race, religion, or socioeconomic status. However, many have overcome these barriers and achieved the American Dream.  Jevon McCormick, who joins us in this episode, is one of the many examples of individuals that have achieved massive success despite incredible adversity. Jevon was born the son of a black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life.  Today, he is currently the President and CEO of Scribe Media (formerly Book In A Box), a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. He is also a speaker and the author of “I Got There: : How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream.” He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children. In today's episode, we explore where we came from, where we are, and where we're going in the world of leadership and business. The future is about PEOPLE — putting people first in a way that doesn't sacrifice profit but actually amplifies it.  Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [04:15] Introducing today's guest, JeVon McCormick [06:59] JeVon's family and his upbringing [09:05] His experiences with a drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mother [11:44] A new world for Jevon's children [13:21] JeVon's survival stories while growing up [19:58] How Scribe Media has made publishing better than the traditional models [23:17] David Goggins' audiobook [24:28] How he got into Scribe Media as a CEO [25:09] Why does JeVon think the company chose him to be their CEO [27:09] Why you should treat every human being with dignity and love [33:05] Some of the people who coached and mentored him along the way [35:38] JeVon's first job as a toilet cleaner to winning accolades each year [39:25] His secrets to building a strong and effective team [45:04] Why he dropped JT and adopted JeVon as his first name [49:13] Rapid Fire Round [55:20] How you can keep in touch with JeVon and learn more [56:04] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes    ~ “One of the most challenging responsibilities of parenting is to equip your children with everything they need, while making sure they never forget how much that would have been impossible without effort.” ~ “A company's success relies on collective effort, so it's impossible for one person to have the power to carry the whole enterprise. A team of people know more about what is going on and are better able to connect with the customers than just one person.”  ~ “Great people will build great processes, which enables you to make great profits. This allows you to make great things for the community that you live and work in. It's a simple success recipe: People. Process. Profits” ~ “Never judge anyone, because everyone has their story and you do not know about it.” JeVon's Book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream: https://amzn.to/36NmeBP. More Resources; Read the Scribe Media Culture Bible: https://scribemedia.com/culture-bible/ Modern Leadership lessons, straight to your inbox: https://jevonmccormick.com/newsletter/ Keep In Touch with JeVon McCormick: Personal Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/ Company Website: https://scribemedia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jevonmccormickscribe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jevonmccormick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jevon_mccormick TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jevon.mccormick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeVonMcCormickScribe — LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

In this week's episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark Leruste sits down with JeVon McCormick to talk about his incredible but true story of going from being abused, neglected and homeless as a child to becoming the award-winning CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. As always I can't wait to hear what you got out of today's conversation, so please get in touch and let me know! Be true, be brave, be kind and let it rip. Mark Warning: This episode contains curse words, explicit language, descriptions of abuse and triggers that may cause a traumatised person to relive a past experience, especially related to abuse or sexual assault. Viewers discretion is advised. IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Why JeVon stopped editing himself after the murder of George Floyd and why he stopped trying to fit in the playbook of corporate America How you can take all the stories that you are ashamed about and turn them into an inspiring message Why there's always positivity you can take away from any situation, no matter how dramatic or tragic that event may be And why embracing the fact that not everyone is going to like you is the most freeing feeling in the world THIS WEEK'S EPISODE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Become The Spotlight (www.becomethespotlight.com): Discover your Profile Score and improve your ability to impact the world with your message SHOWNOTES www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/163

Writing a book is hard, luckily, you don't have to do it alone. CEO of Scribe Media, Jevon McCormick sits down with Momma Bird, Priscilla McKinney to discuss what it takes to move forward on your path to authorship. Whether you need coaching, a ghostwriter, or marketing to spread your message, Scribe is there to assist you along the way. Listen in as we (hopefully) convince you to take that leap and finally write that book you've always dreamt of.

About JeVon McCormick JeVon McCormick is a CEO, speaker, and author—but his life didn't begin as a success story. JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. He has been ranked no. 1 in Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. About Scribe Media If you have ideas that you believe could make a great book, we surround you with a team of professionals to help you a position, write, edit, design, publish, and market it. There is so much wisdom in people's heads, and too many die with their best work still inside them. You've spent your life helping people and accumulating knowledge. Our goal is to remove the barriers stopping you from putting those ideas into the world and creating an impact on people who need them most. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

1:33 - The Origin Story3:38 - The past Trauma4:36 - Earliest Childhood Memory of Dad7:04 - Self Analysis10:04 - Accountability11:21 - Course of Action11:58 - Role Model / Male Figure in Life13:42 - Countrywide Mortgage14:29 - Back in 2008 / Mortgage Crisis17:00 - Bottom Up / Role as CEO18:19 - Servant Leadership19:24 - Approach to Hiring21:12 - Pen on Paper / The Process23:35 - Learned from Tucker26:46 - Hire for Character/ Train for Success29:35 - Being Inquisitive = Natural Problem Solver30:04 - Culture Fit33:29 - Letting someone go35:48 - Books are still a huge part36:42 - Who should not write a book38:00 - The secret sauce39:12 - Giving back41:13 - What to tell your younger self42:07 - Single Greatest piece of advice43:40 - JeVon's North Star

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” — Michael Jordan JT McCormick has overcome a lot of obstacles. I mean, a LOT of obstacles. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview and develop a relationship with him. His mother was an orphan. His father was a pimp and drug dealer. Upon being deserted, JT was forced to live with his father's prostitutes for years, taking care of his younger step-siblings. He was only 8 years old. He received his High School diploma from the janitor during summer school. He was homeless, living on a park bench. Talk about adversity, huh? JT then got into sales. He was the lowest paid employee and, within 2 years, became the President of the company. He is now the President & CEO of Book in a Box. He is business partners with Tucker Max. How did he do it? How did the overcome the odds and become an inspiration to everyone he comes from? “Life truly is mindset and choices” — JT McCormick JT's mindset has helped him to improve his craft and become a tremendous leader. This mindset helped him become resilient through tough times. It's also what helps him to display servant leadership. An example of this is shown when he talks about his co-workers. They aren't his employees. “We're a tribe”, he says. “People work with me, not for me”. This type of leadership mentally, highlighted in Simon Sinek's book Leaders Eat Last, has driven his tribe forward. Though his mindset is strong, it's his actions that truly separate JT. He didn't become this way through luck; it was through old-fashioned hard work. For example, his day starts at 3:45 am. He spends this early morning time reading and studying past entrepreneurs and businesses to learn from their paths. This is all in an effort to maximize his time before his family, and the rest of the world wakes up. JT says that life is full of choices. “You have to sacrifice. Don't run from it — everyone has to sacrifice something”. Take a page from JT's book. How can you develop a tougher mindset? And how can you take more action? These are two things that are in your control and can make the ultimate difference in your success. “I don't wish. I don't hope. I don't get lucky. I believe in myself and execute”. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to grow this show and find the best guests possible for you. Follow The Podcast: Apple/Spotify: Millennial Sales Twitter: TommyTahoe Instagram: TommyTahoe YouTube: TommyTahoe Website: Millennialmomentum.net

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” — Michael Jordan JT McCormick has overcome a lot of obstacles. I mean, a LOT of obstacles. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview and develop a relationship with him. His mother was an orphan. His father was a pimp and drug dealer. Upon being deserted, JT was forced to live with his father's prostitutes for years, taking care of his younger step-siblings. He was only 8 years old. He received his High School diploma from the janitor during summer school. He was homeless, living on a park bench. Talk about adversity, huh? JT then got into sales. He was the lowest paid employee and, within 2 years, became the President of the company. He is now the President & CEO of Book in a Box. He is business partners with Tucker Max. How did he do it? How did the overcome the odds and become an inspiration to everyone he comes from? “Life truly is mindset and choices” — JT McCormick JT's mindset has helped him to improve his craft and become a tremendous leader. This mindset helped him become resilient through tough times. It's also what helps him to display servant leadership. An example of this is shown when he talks about his co-workers. They aren't his employees. “We're a tribe”, he says. “People work with me, not for me”. This type of leadership mentally, highlighted in Simon Sinek's book Leaders Eat Last, has driven his tribe forward. Though his mindset is strong, it's his actions that truly separate JT. He didn't become this way through luck; it was through old-fashioned hard work. For example, his day starts at 3:45 am. He spends this early morning time reading and studying past entrepreneurs and businesses to learn from their paths. This is all in an effort to maximize his time before his family, and the rest of the world wakes up. JT says that life is full of choices. “You have to sacrifice. Don't run from it — everyone has to sacrifice something”. Take a page from JT's book. How can you develop a tougher mindset? And how can you take more action? These are two things that are in your control and can make the ultimate difference in your success. “I don't wish. I don't hope. I don't get lucky. I believe in myself and execute”. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to grow this show and find the best guests possible for you. Follow The Podcast: Apple/Spotify: Millennial Sales Twitter: TommyTahoe Instagram: TommyTahoe YouTube: TommyTahoe Website: Millennialmomentum.net

Jevon McCormick literally wrote the book on success, overcoming personal obstacles he gladly shares to inspire his tribe, and others. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson invites McCormick to narrate his winning strategy, revealing how and why Scribe Media has grown when the literary industry at-large faces challenges.

20% off The Lawnmower 4.0 with code TEXISH at manscaped.com The Texish Bros are joined by JeVon McCormick: author, speaker, CEO, entrepreneur, and father... Also Gunnar's boss. We talk all things growing up with grit, what it takes to become a leader, and how to put people first.  It's a helluvan episode, and we hope you enjoy listening. Leave a comment with any questions. Who should we have on next? Did you see Lance? From a town we should talk about? Let us know.     

What a year, what a year. We finish off the best of Dos Marcos for 2021 in this second episode of the two-part series. We recap Dr. V of Miskelly furniture's infamous, "training as a reward" approach and how he got employees to come in on their day off. We also went back to our interview with Jevon McCormick (who you may remember as the son of a pimp and a orphan) and his life-changing story on how if you can see your goal, you can achieve it. We touched on the importance of roadshows and how vital they can be to building your brand and discussed whether buying groups or the Vegas market are worth the continued investment. Finally, we round out this year by discussing innovation and how we can use it to meet consumer needs—though it is useless if we aren't using the data to improve our products—and how outsiders coming into the industry need to make sure not to make these fatal mistakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattresspodcast/message

This episode of The Jake Dunlap Show features JeVon McCormick, President & CEO at Scribe Media. JeVon was born in a time when being born of a black father and white mother was illegal.He grew up under tough circumstances, from the fact that his father was a pimp and his mother was an orphan on welfare, to racism which saw him unaccepted in both the black and white communities.JeVon shares pivotal moments in his life, from learning about entrepreneurship from prostitutes, to learning about compound interest cleaning toilets, to impressing his boss enough to shoot up to vice president of Payday Loans, and meeting Angelo Mozilo of Countrywide Financial.JeVon also shares his own formula for success. He keeps it simple and sums it up with mindset, choices, and hard work equals success. It is this formula which allowed him to overcome the circumstances he was born into and turn it completely around.QuotesJeVon : "He would say, 'don't be common in the way you walk the corner. Don't be common in the way you dress. Don't be common in the bed.' And that's what he would preach to the prostitutes. But we would hear it so often, it made its way down to me. So for me, don't be common meant, okay, do shit different than everybody else."JeVon: "When I was a kid, my dad shared with me and some of my siblings, he said, I don't care what you do in life, whatever it is, be the best at it. And his exact words were, if you were going to be a street sweeper, be the best street sweeper. Now he could have given us a little more to aspire to, but I got the point was be the best."JeVon: "The common thread is I always outworked everyone. I've never been afraid to work. I've never been afraid to ask questions. I've never been afraid of someone saying no to me. No, just meant not right now. I'll just come back next week, next month, whatever. So, I keep going."JeVon: "Confidence is a choice. You can choose to wake up and be timid and meek, or you can choose to wake up and be confident. And, for me, many a day, man, confidence was all I had. Confidence was free and the confidence got me through the streets. It got me out of a lot of ass kickings."JeVon: "I created a formula for myself, mindset, choices, and hard work equals success."More about JeVonJeVon is 1 of 23 children and is the son of a black pimp and a white mother who lived on welfare. Arguably, his circumstances almost dictated that success was not for him. But JeVon is living proof that what you you born into does not define you.JeVon was not afraid of working and, as a matter of fact, outworked everyone else so much that he impressed his bosses enough that they opened up new opportunities for him, opportunities that were simply not available to anyone else in a similar stature as he was back then. His first job was cleaning toilets of a restaurant, then he moved on to crunching numbers in proofing reports. He was outperforming the office record so much that his then boss brought him in to ask what he really wanted, to which he replied he wanted to be vice president. And he got it. He joined the company when it had 3 offices and left it with 8, thanks to him.He's made millions in the stock market (even though he didn't go to college), he was the President of a software company (even though he can't code) and he's currently the CEO of a publishing company (even though he can't spell). JeVon also devotes part of his time mentoring and creating opportunities for at-risk youth, young men and women in the juvenile justice system, and those in lower economic communities.Find out more about JeVon in the following links:Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jevonmccormickscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jevonmccormick/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jevonmccormickscribeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Got-There-Overcame-Poverty-American/dp/1619615568Learn more about Jake Dunlap and Skaled by visiting the links below:Jake Dunlap:Personal Site - http://jakedunlap.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeTDunlapInstagram - http://instagram.com/jake_dunlap_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JakeTDunlap/Skaled:Website - https://skaled.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skaledYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsw_03rSlbGQkeLGMGiDf4Q

JeVon McCormick was born the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Today, he's the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon was recently named Best CEO in Austin. He's made millions in the stock market (even though he didn't go to college), he was the President of a software company (even though he can't code) and he's currently the CEO of a publishing company (even though he can't spell). JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with 1900+ authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can't Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. In addition to his role at Scribe, JeVon is an author and highly sought-after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. His book, I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream, tells the harrowing story of his struggle to succeed despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him. JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities. JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace. For more information about JeVon: https://jevonmccormick.com/about/ To purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/Got-There-Overcame-Poverty-American/dp/1619615568/ ----------   Never miss a podcast episode: podcast.samdemma.com Connect with Sam: Instagram Youtube Email

This is an exciting series on building mesmerizing workplace cultures. There is no greater competitive advantage than having happy and mentally-devoted employees who want to do good for their company and the world. In this episode, we have JeVon McCormick, the President and CEO of Scribe Media, which has helped almost 2000 authors from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked JeVon's company as the number one top company culture in America, and he was also recently awarded a very prestigious award, the 2021 Top CEO in Austin, Texas.  You will learn about JeVon's secrets to hiring the best people. He shares how he started out and the principles that led to his success. He also talks about how he shows to everyone “what's possible” and what he does for conscious entrepreneurism. All of these and more as you hit that play button and listen in now!   Quotes: “I'm only as good as the great people I get to serve and support.” - JeVon McCormick “Words hurt, and words are very important, so we're very intentional on the words that we use.” - JeVon McCormick “Never judge anyone because everyone has a story and you don't know what their story is.” - JeVon McCormick   Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/TimShurr https://mesmerizingleadership.com/  https://powermindsetprogram.com https://scribemedia.com/    Show Notes: [00:36] Greetings and introduction of JeVon McCormick [02:12] Developing an attitude of gratitude [04:05] Hiring the best people for the job and the company [06:24] The role is to serve and support [08:53] To attract and provide [11:22] Everyones has a story [13:49] The “what's possible” attitude [16:57] The value of asking questions [22:09] “I Got There” book by JeVon McCormick [26:21] The choice to move forward [29:39] Belief forces execution [33:39] From JT to JeVon [39:53] Mentoring the youth on what's possible [45:57] Showing what's possible [50:27] Learn more about JeVon and Scribe Media Make Your Day Mesmerizing

Scribe Media believes company culture is the operating system for their organization.  They so strongly believe in the concept of intentional culture, they created an open-access, living document call the Scribe Culture Bible that lays out what they believe, why they believe it and how they live by it.  From there the values are baked into their DNA and everything they do.  My guest for this episode is author and Scribe Media CEO, JeVon McCormick.  JeVon understands well the power of words and actions and strives daily to lead an organization that stands by its words and with careful awareness uses words them to foster a culture of transparency, compassion and openness.   Listen in to hear JeVon share his journey from poverty to joyful CEO, the steps he has taken to nurture a culture that thrived through the pandemic, his advice for rethinking how we think about the opportunity leaders have in organizations to support growth and the need to change the way we speak about the way we do business.   Connect with JeVon McCormick Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/about/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/ Scribe Culture Bible: https://tinyurl.com/xdxfnuse Connect with Susan Morgan Bailey Email: susan.bailey@marshmma.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmbailey/

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JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish and market their books.  In today's show, JeVon shares his personal journey as a mixed-raced child from a broken family to creating an award-winning organizational company that puts people first. JeVon also discusses why he doesn't do words like “wish, hope, or luck.”

A story of going from incredible abuse, racism and trauma, to amazing success! JeVon McCormick shares his life story of being raised by a drug-dealing pimp father and an orphaned single mother on welfare. He started his success story scrubbing toilets to becoming President of two multimillion-dollar companies, a husband and father to four children.

A story of going from incredible abuse, racism and trauma, to amazing success! JeVon McCormick shares his life story of being raised by a drug-dealing pimp father and an orphaned single mother on welfare. He started his success story scrubbing toilets to becoming President of two multimillion-dollar companies, a husband and father to four children.

A story of going from incredible abuse, racism and trauma, to amazing success! JeVon McCormick shares his life story of being raised by a drug-dealing pimp father and an orphaned single mother on welfare. He started his success story scrubbing toilets to becoming President of two multimillion-dollar companies, a husband and father to four children.

JeVon "JT" McCormick was born the mixed-race son of a drug-dealing pimp father and an orphaned, single mother on welfare. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree. He started scrubbing toilets, hustled, and worked his way into the banking and mortgage industry. He did really well… until the mortgage industry fell apart, and he lost his job — and all of his money. He had to borrow from his friends to make rent. JeVon springboarded to even bigger heights. He made millions in the stock market and eventually became President of two multimillion-dollar companies.  Now, JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media. This publishing company helps people write, publish, and market their books. They have worked with over 1,900 authors, including David Goggins, who has sold over two million copies of his book, Can't Hurt Me. JeVon is the author of the book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children. In this episode… Think about this for a second: any chance that a boy who is one of 23 children born to a poor pimp and drug-dealing father will escape crime and poverty? Not only did today's guest JeVon McCormick go into juvenile detention more than once, but he barely graduated high school. He had every reason to fail and stay poor, but… JeVon made it out. He started to work his way out of poverty by scrubbing toilets, learning about stocks, and eventually making a lot of money. Unfortunately, he lost it all. But that didn't deter him from starting over and becoming the President and CEO of Scribe Media. How has JeVon braved the odds to get to where he is today, and what lessons can you learn from his journey?  Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Scribe Media's President and CEO, JeVon McCormick. They peel back the layers of JeVon's heart-wrenching childhood story, the force behind JeVon's choice to lead a better life than his upbringing (or lack of it), and how he emerged the President of two multimillion-dollar companies after losing all his money. You don't want to miss a minute of this insightful episode.

“If there's one thing we love on this show,” Barry O'Reilly tells this week's guest, “is people just speaking from their heart and what really matters and what they believe in; and I can't think of anyone who better exemplifies that than you.” JeVon McCormick's story is certainly a testament to the value of believing in yourself and taking consistent action despite the odds. JeVon persevered through every setback, vowing to never stop until he achieved his goals. He and Barry talk about his inspirational journey and how to keep going even when the decks are stacked against you. Possibility Opens Your Eyes You can only aspire to what you see and know is possible, JeVon tells Barry. He shares that a drive through an affluent community as a child was the beginning of his mindset shift. “It showed me possibility, and that was very key,” he comments. A big problem in lower economic communities is that many people there don't know all the options that exist. “When I was shown possibility, that was game-changing for me; even though I didn't know how I was going to get there, it showed me possibility, and it was up to me to go figure out [how to] make that happen,” he says. [Listen from 2:00] Be Consistent In a society of instant gratification, the importance of consistency is often downplayed. However, JeVon tells Barry, what helped him improve his circumstances and his life overall was his commitment to never stop trying. “The biggest thing was I was always consistent,” he remarks. He kept learning from his mistakes and improving on his strengths. He posits, “I truly believe you only fail if you stop trying.” Barry adds that society rarely talks about the hard part of consistency: getting back up after getting knocked down, or holding on when it seems more sensible to let go. [Listen from 8:35] How Conscious Capitalism Can Change Lives Barry sees JeVon's work in conscious capitalism as a great juncture of his ethics, mindset, and entrepreneurialism. He asks him what inspired him to get involved in the space. Society demonizes capitalism, JeVon replies, but it has tremendous power to change lives: “Capitalism has provided me with the life that I have right now, and I truly believe that if more people from the lower economic communities that I come from knew the power of capitalism, that it could also change their lives.” Conscious capitalism is about taking capitalism to the communities where it can really make a positive impact. He shares an example about how retailers like Whole Foods could help change generational poverty by opening stores in lower-income neighborhoods. More than just creating jobs in these communities, they would be creating possibility, so younger generations would now have more to aspire to. [Listen from 22:20] Looking Ahead JeVon is excited about doing his part in making a racially just society. He explains why he now goes by JeVon instead of JT. “I made the decision for every kid named RayVontae, Martavias, Lawanda, Lacresha; and I did it with the intent - in the belief - that one day when they hit corporate America, that maybe they can work next to a JeVon and not just a JT.” He's about creating real, tangible change: not just attracting diverse persons, but creating a culture of belonging so everyone feels welcome and respected in the workplace. Barry comments that we have to call out inequality, talk about it, so we can start the change. [Listen from 33:55] Find complete show notes at BarryO'Reilly.com Resources JeVon McCormick Website | LinkedIn | Twitter  Charles Marohn Jr - Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity

He's the current President and CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion dollar company, but he was successful long before his current role. To meet Jevon McCormick today, you'd never know about his dire beginnings. Jevon is the son of a pimp and an orphan who was his father's prostitute. He's been in and out of the juvenile justice system and experienced just about every horrible thing you can imagine--from abuse as a child to losing millions of dollars in the stock market. Nevertheless, he persisted. Check out today's episode and discover how life circumstances are all just a matter of perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattresspodcast/message

We're back again this week with a crowd favorite: CEO of Scribe Media, JeVon McCormick. This week, we really dive into diversity and inclusion in the corporate workplace. We talk about what it is and what it isn't as well as what it helpful and hurtful in business. You won't want to miss this one.

My guest is Jevon JT McCormick. He was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. he’s made millions in the stock market (even though he didn’t go to college), He serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism Today, he’s the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company with more than 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb, and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can’t Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. Jevon and I talked about: * Why he said 'negativity never solved anything in spite of being raised in a negative environment that could easily lead to cynicism * Why he doesn't believe in hope and instead choosing belief * Why he focuses on god, health, family, business, and investing only and is cutthroat with everything else * How he broke the intergenerational pattern to create his greatest accomplishment that is his family * How he uses gratitude to brings himself and employees back to focus * Why his unstable childhood became the source of his extraordinary EQ and social intelligence * Why confidence was all he had and how that brought him success and fulfillment * Why he printed only 5 copies of his book instead of making it public at first * Why he believes 'listening and surrounding yourself with great people far smarter than you' is the secret to running a multi-million dollar business * Why he thinks CEOs are over celebrated and why people, process profit and going 3 layers deep is the way to go * His 3-step advice to young people who are reinventing themselves during this time * The number 1 question he asks candidates to weed out those who don't have a culture fit Please enjoy my conversation with Jevon JT McCormick the CEO of Scribe Media

JeVon "JT" McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. I truly cannot think of a better person to speak to about book publishing. As someone who is working on their first book and has been involved in this space for many years, I came to this conversation with a lot of questions and I'm very excited to share this episode with you. JeVon was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Today, he’s the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.In this episode, we start off by discussing self-publishing vs traditional publishing. We also dive into JeVon’s past and how he has reclaimed his name.Resources/Links:JeVon's LinkedInJeVon’s Website ScribeDavid Goggin’s - ‘Can’t Hurt Me’Tucker MaxJevon’s book - ‘I Got There’***If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on Apple Podcasts here. It means a lot to me and really supports the podcast.  Text me directly at: 619-825-2595Follow and chat with me on: Instagram FacebookTwitterFor show notes and more visit: armanassadi.com/podcastTo work with me: armanassadi.com/consulting

What can the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother teach us about life and business? Join me with my guest JeVon McCormick, the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Scribe Media helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. They have worked with more than 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can’t Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm joined by JeVon McCormick and we talk about the People, Process and Profits model, hiring employees, and compensation philosophy.JeVon can be found at https://scribemedia.com/The bestselling HR book Pay Matters can be found at https://paymattersbook.com/ or on Amazon.

JeVon McCormick was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Hear how, as a nine year old, he critiqued the way his father managed prostitutes, to his rejection of concepts such as “hope” and “luck”. When he was in juvenile detention neither of his parents knew where he was. His journey from toughest of upbringings to fame and fortune is unforgettable and inspiring. Kimon and Richard never spoke to an entrepreneur with a history like his. We are sure you will find it as compelling as we did.  The lessons that he shares from his journey about saving, adaptation, learning by doing, the power of asking questions, accountability, and responsibility can benefit entrepreneurs and leaders the world over. McCormick's book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream tells his story. About our guest JeVon McCormick is the son of a black pimp and a white mother, and was raised in the most dreadful conditions, three times jailed before he was an adult. His book, I Got There, tells the harrowing story of his struggle to succeed despite the over whelming odds stacked against him Today, he's the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture inAmerica by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with more than 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can't Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. JeVon is an author and highly sought after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities. JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines.https://scribemedia.com/https:...  The NBN Entrepreneurship and Leadership podcast aims to educate and entertain, sharing insights based on the personal story of our carefully selected guests aiming for the atmosphere of an informal conversation in a bar or over a cup of coffee. Follow our channels on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter. View the episode on Youtube here. You can listen to the episode on the NBN here. About Kimon Fountoukidis Twitter Linkedin Kimon is the founder of both Argos Multilingual and PMR. Both companies were founded in the mid 90s with zero capital and both have gone on to become market leaders in their respective sectors. Kimon was born in New York and moved to Krakow, Poland in 1993. Listen to his story here. About Richard Lucas Twitter Linkedin Richard is a business and social entrepreneur who founded or invested in more than 30 businesses, including investments in Argos Multilingual, PMR and, in 2020, the New Books Network. Richard has been a TEDx event organiser, supports the pro-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and leads entrepreneurship workshops at all levels: from pre- to business schools. Richard was born in Oxford and moved to Poland in 1991. Read more here. Listen to his story in an autobiographical TEDx talk here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Jevon McCormick is the President & CEO of Scribe Media. They help experts, executives and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into books. Find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick scribemedia.com jevonmccormick.com

JeVon McCormick was born the mixed-race son of a negligent, drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mom. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, where he suffered abuse and racism and went to Juvie three times. Now, he is the CEO and President of professional book publishing company, Scribe Media, as well as the author of the memoir, "I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream". You can get JeVon's memoir here: https://amzn.to/3ctBYKO Connect with JeVon: jevonmccormick.com linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick

“You only fail if you stop trying.” – JeVon “JT” McCormick On this episode of The Leadership Locker, President and CEO of Scribe Media JeVon “JT” McCormick talks ab out how his turbulent upbringing inspired him to pursue business. Listen in as Rich and JeVon discuss outrunning poverty, being black in corporate America, identity, and vulnerability. JeVon also shares some very personal stories about growing up the son of a pimp. JeVon McCormick is an American author, public speaker, and businessman. In 2016, author Tucker Max hired McCormick as CEO of Scribe Media, formerly known as Book in a Box, an Austin-based book writing and publishing company, after working together on McCormick's book, I Got There: How I Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream. 00:08 - Intro 04:23 – Is a formal education overrated? 08:36 – JT's turbulent upbringing and how it inspired him to pursue business 12:10 – How failure caused JT to reevaluate his character 17:16 – The power of authenticity 19:21 – Being black in corporate America 23:58 – “The Hustle is Real” 28:03 – Outrunning poverty 32:47 – Following through on your promises 35:31 – Identity and vulnerability 42:07 – Closing Here's how you can connect with JeVon: Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/ (https://jevonmccormick.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/realjtmccormick (https://twitter.com/realjtmccormick) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scribejt (https://www.facebook.com/scribejt) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScribeMediaCo (https://www.youtube.com/c/ScribeMediaCo)   Connect with Rich: Website: http://www.richcardonamedia.com/ (www.richcardonamedia.com) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/ (https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/ (https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardona (https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardona)

In this episode, JeVon McCormick and Steve Chaparro discuss what it takes to create a successful culture for the workplace, how building a successful business takes a great team, and tools and resources to overcome obstacles. To learn more about Scribe Media, go to ScribeMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jevon 'JT' McCormick shares his amazing story of rising from poverty to the C-Suite. At Scribe Media, he leads a company that has its own culture bible which shapes the values and principles that drive the company. To learn more more about Scribe Media, go to ScribeMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what hardships you endure in life, making the most of a situation is ALWAYS possible!   Today on the show we're talking with JeVon McCormick CEO of Scribe Media, and author of I Got There: How I Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream. JeVon has had to overcome some true challenges in his life, from his father not being around much to getting sexually abused as an 8 year old, life was anything but easy for JeVon.   JeVon learned how to be a better person in every circumstance, he chose to not let his past bring him down, but show him how to improve. JeVon believes that becoming a smarter, better, harder working person is possible every single day.   TOPICS WE DISCUSSED How JeVon grew up. Why JeVon teared up when he got to be on a cover with the CEO of Budweiser. The similarities between entrepreneurship and dealing drugs. The three words JeVon removed from his vocabulary. The one question JeVon asks himself every week.     SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Connect with Tima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_timaelhajj/ Connect with Tima on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj/ Email Tima directly on: tima@timaelhajj.com Follow Deconstructing Success on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/deconstructingsuccess/     MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE   Check out Scribe Writing: www.scribewriting.com JeVon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ Scribe Media's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scribe-media Scribe Media's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scribemediaco/ Scribe Media's Facebook: https://facebook.com/scribemediaco JeVon reclaiming his name: https://qz.com/work/1914116/scribe-media-ceo-jt-mccormick-is-reclaiming-the-name-jevon/#:~:text=I%20figured%20out%20early%20on,improve%20my%20odds%20of%20success.     TIMESTAMPS   02:22 – What did JT want to be when he grew up? 06:52 – Never wanting to be in a position of life never knowing what to do at the age of 8 09:25 – Writing book for JT's children and his children's response to JT's story 12:15 – JT's parents and growing up as a child (You don't know what you don't know) 14:20 – JT's mother, the first 9 years of JT's life (Life Lesson: Keep going, non-stop attitude) 16:35 – JT's view on women 18:15 – How to trust women after being sexually abused by women 20:15 – Not seeing himself as a Victim (Get up at 3.45am and get on with my day) 22:05 – Mindset on how to deal with Trauma (Does not compare to a Syrian Family) 23:10 – Not speaking to father for 30 years before he died and what would JT say? (Well played Dad) 25:30 – Drug dealers have an entrepreneurial mindset (People loving JT's father) 27:20 – Drug dealers and pharmaceuticals  30:08 – Seeing the first $1M come through. 31:28 – Being negative broke and how JT rebuilt himself. 37:08 – How to scale a business (You only fail if you stop trying) 38:00 – No-one talks about the Sacrifice that goes into success 40:54 – JT's definition of success 41:38 – How JT became the CEO of Scribe Media 47:30 – How can start up's hire an expert with little money 50:51 – Advice to Millennials & Gen Z's 51:50 – The 3 words that JT has eliminated from his vocabulary 56:03 – What does JT do when he deals with challenges 57:25 – What JT would want his children to say about their father 59:43 – 1 lesson learned from JT's childhood (The world is what you make of it) 01:01:58 – What impact does JT want to have on the world? (we can change a min of 30% of the lower economic community) 01:11:33 – What is JT's definition of limitless potential?

JeVon McCormick was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Today, he's the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. He's made millions in the stock market (even though he didn't go to college), he was the President of a software company (even though he can't code) and he's currently the CEO of a publishing company (even though he can't spell). JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with more than 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can't Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. In addition to his role at Scribe, JT is an author and highly sought after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. His book, I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream, tells the harrowing story of his struggle to succeed despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him. JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities. JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace.