Podcast appearances and mentions of jt mccormick

Episode Description: Eric Jorgenson's story with Scribe Media is one of the rare second chances in business. In this episode, James sits down with Eric to discuss how he saved Scribe from its dramatic downfall, brought it back to stability, and is leading it into a promising future. Eric shares the inner workings of the acquisition, the lessons learned from Scribe's collapse, and how the company is redefining professional self-publishing. Together, they also explore why self-publishing is a vital option for authors, the evolving publishing landscape, and how to create meaningful books in today's digital age. This episode is packed with actionable insights for authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the intersection of business and creativity. What You'll Learn: The Fall and Rise of Scribe Media: What led to Scribe's bankruptcy and how Eric Jorgenson turned it around. The Future of Publishing: Why self-publishing is more relevant than ever and how it's empowering authors. Leadership Lessons: Key takeaways from managing a company through crisis and rebuilding trust. The Economics of Books: Why owning your royalties and creative control can make all the difference. Resilience in Business: How to find opportunity in the ashes of a failed venture. Timestamped Chapters: [01:30] Introduction: James reflects on Scribe Media's story and his personal connection to the company. [03:20] Scribe's Collapse: What went wrong under JT McCormick's leadership. [09:26] Enter Eric Jorgenson: How Eric got involved with Scribe. [17:10] Lessons Learned: Red flags, leadership failures, and rebuilding a company. [24:11] Saving Scribe: Eric's approach to reviving the company and reconnecting with authors. [32:14] The Future of Self-Publishing: Why the model works and its growing importance. [40:53] AI and Writing: How technology is shaping the future of book creation. [50:49] Final Thoughts: The road ahead for Scribe Media and Eric's vision for the company. Additional Resources: Eric Jorgenson's "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" Scribe Media's Website James Altucher's "Choose Yourself" Tucker Max's Blog on Scribe's Collapse

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On today's show, Darius interviews JeVon (JT) McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media, who shares with us his thoughts on racial injustice, socio-economic inequality, company culture, and much, much more. Born a son of a black pimp father and an orphan mother, JeVon was in one of the juvenile systems in his formative years. And early on in his career, he had to overcome racial injustice as he tried to cement his place in corporate America. He talks about his changing his name from JeVon to the more ambiguous, JT before changing it back to JeVon in light of the recent BLM moment. We also talk about company culture. And how working at a “people-first” software company was an eye-opening experience for JT after his experience in the banking sector.   Because both Darius and JT come from the mortgage world, they also reminisce about the subprime crisis. While banks were blamed for the financial mess, Darius and JT argue that the people (borrowers) were equally responsible.  As a huge proponent of conscious capitalism, Jevon is passionate about creating opportunities for at-risk youth. A board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation, he has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in the lower economic communities. 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. Topics include: How JeVon went from a GED to CEO Accountability in the workplace The effects of systemic racism on entrepreneurs of color and changes we can make to fight against it And other topics… Connect with JeVon: Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jevonmccormick/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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     

Jon talks with JT McCormick, President & CEO at Scribe Media, about how you can overcome challenges, succeed in life, and even have it documented via Scribe! Scribe has removed all the barriers and frustrations to writing, making it much easier to turn your ideas and knowledge into a great book. Here's how it works: We Validate Your Idea: Before we even work with you, we help you clarify your goals, and your book idea, and make sure that you have a good book in you that will be appealing to an audience and get you an ROI. We Position Your Book: One of our world-class Scribes—who range in experience from professional journalists to bestselling authors—will help you get crystal clear on precisely what your book will say, who your audience is, and why they will care about your book. We Create Your Book With You: You and your Scribe will then conduct a series of interviews to get your knowledge and wisdom out of your head and into an audio recording. The Scribe will begin to write down some pages, showing you the work as you progress. This is not ghostwriting; the ideas, words and even the voice are entirely yours. We Publish and Distribute It: The biggest thing that separates ‘real' books from those that feel amateur is professional design and distribution. Your book will look and feel exactly like the ones published by major authors and be available to purchase from all the major online retailers in ebook, paperback, and in bookstores in hardcover. We Do Book Marketing: We will set up your first week promotions, making sure that everyone in your network knows about the book and reviews it. We also book you on the Author Hour Podcast, and get you several pieces of media. You're The Author, And You Own Everything: Since the ideas and words in the book are yours and not ours, you're the sole author. And since you pay us for this service, you own all rights and royalties.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with JT McCormick: Twitter: https://twitter.com/scribemediaco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scribe-media Facebook: https://facebook.com/scribemediaco YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScribeMedia Website: https://scribewriting.com/

Marcel Schwantes calls this episode “one of the most authentic and real and raw conversations” he has ever had. His guest, JT McCormick, is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar publishing company that has been ranked the number one Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur magazine, and number two Best Place to Work in Texas. JT is the author of I Got There: How a Mixed Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Arrive at The American Dream. He joins Marcel to chat about his amazing life story - his journey from scrubbing toilets at a restaurant to becoming President of a million-dollar software company, and now CEO of Scribe Media - and to share the lessons he learned along the way. JT says, “If you wake up in the morning and your feet hit the ground, you've got to be excellent… Anything that's not excellent in my life I'm the only one that can change it, so there's no need to complain about it, just get to work.” [3:45] “My why is to be a phenomenal husband, a phenomenal father, a phenomenal CEO. And then I would say fourth on the list is to give back to the communities which I came from.” [5:07] Marcel asks JT how he overcame all the adversity of his early life. He replies that he refused to be a victim. He decided, at age eight, not to spend his time trying to get everyone to like him, because some people just would not. This early lesson spared him years of grief. Another fundamental lesson he learned was to believe in himself. [8:38] “I just tend to look at things from a positive standpoint… I choose to figure out, How can we make a positive out of a negative situation?” [10:20] JT shares his journey from scrubbing toilets to President of a software company. Two lessons he learned were to be the best at whatever he did, and the magic of compound interest. [12:22] When JT was promoted to President, it struck him that he was only as good as the people he surrounded himself with. As such, his focus shifted to finding the greatest people to surround the company and himself with. [17:03] “If you are in a leadership position, you're only a leader if you serve,” JT argues. He describes how the principle of putting people first is lived out at Scribe Media. [18:05] Marcel asks, “How does a company become number one in the category of culture?” JT responds that it's a matter of the little actions taken every day to live out your principles. At Scribe Media, they work with each other, not for JT. They bring their whole selves to work: he doesn't believe in a work self vs a home self. He shares several practices they adopt at the company that build the culture. [22:37] JT and Marcel discuss Scribe Media's Culture Bible, which is freely accessible to the public. They talk about three of the principles listed in the Culture Bible:  Do right by people; Bring your whole self to work; Ask questions. [26:46] “A lot of times you can eliminate questions in transparency,” JT points out. [33:21] JT explains why he disagrees with the remote work trend. [35:37] “What's your best advice for business owners trying to stay resilient during these crazy stressful times?” Marcel asks. JT advises leaders to put their people first, be transparent, be visible and let people know where they stand. Let people feel safe, he adds, and if you have to pivot or make other tough decisions, make them early and let people know so that you can set their expectations. [39:35] JT teaches through sharing his mistakes. [44:19] “I can't become something that I don't even know exists,” JT says. “...I believe if people just know what's possible they can strive to achieve that.” [46:19] “I live by a formula: Mindset, choices and hard work equals success.” [48:48] Resources JT McCormick on LinkedIn JT@ScribeMedia.com I Got There: How a Mixed Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Arrive at The American Dream

On today's show, Darius interviews Jevon (JT) McCormick, CEO, Scribe Media who shares with us his thoughts on racial injustice, socio-economic inequality, company culture, and much, much more… Born a son of a black pimp father and an orphan mother, Jevon was in and one of the juvenile systems in his formative years.  And early on in his career, he had to overcome racial injustice as he tried to cement his place in corporate America. He talks about his changing his name from Jevon to the more ambiguous, JT before changing it back to Jevon in the light of the recent BLM moment. We also talk about company culture. And how working at a “people-first” software company was an eye-opening experience for JT after his experience in the banking sector.   Because both Darius and JT come from the mortgage world, they also reminisce about the sub-prime crisis. While banks were blamed for the financial mess, Darius and JT ague that the people (borrowers) were equally responsible.  As a huge proponent of conscious capitalism, Jevon is passionate about creating opportunities for at-risk youth. A board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation, he has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in the lower economic communities. 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. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How JeVon went from a GED to CEO Accountability in the workplace The effects of systemic racism for entrepreneurs of color and changes we can make to fight against it. Resources I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Conscious Capitalism The StartEdUp Foundation Scribe Media The Greatness Machine Podcast Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We will hurt your feeling before we let you publish a bad book.” - JeVon “JT” McCormick On this episode of The Leadership Locker, guest host Eliza Delgado talks with author and Scribe Media CEO JeVon “JT” McCormick about how to get started as an author. Listen in as Eliza and JT discuss traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, quality and integrity in publishing, and why it's important what you say “no” to. JeVon “JT” 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. 00:09 – Introduction 01:11 – Why JeVon chose publishing 04:12 – Knowing what you don't know 05:20 – Do you have a book in you? 16:32 – Everyone has a story to tell 18:16 – Traditional publishing vs. hybrid publishing vs. self-publishing 20:57 – It's important what you say “no” to 22:44 – Quality and integrity in publishing 28:55 – Where to learn more about publishing from JeVon 30:06 – Eliza's closing remarks https://scribemedia.com/ (Scribe Media) https://richcardonamedia.com/ (Rich Cardona Media) Here's how you can connect with JeVon: https://jevonmccormick.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/realjtmccormick (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/scribejt (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/c/ScribeMediaCo (YouTube)   Here's how you can connect with Eliza: http://www.linkedin.com/in/esdelgado (LinkedIn)

Introducing JT Mccormick Today's guest is JT Mccormick, who serves as the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps you write, publish and market your book. The company has worked with more than 1,500 authors and Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked Scribe as having the #1 Top Company Culture in America. Previously, JT served as the President of Headspring Software, which he helped grow to a multi-million dollar, 100-plus person company that was repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in all of Texas.  JT is also the author of I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream. His book tells the story of how he worked his way out of poverty, starting with his career cleaning toilets and eventually becoming the President of multiple companies. In addition to his role at Scribe Media, JT has mentored at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as youth in low economic communities. JT's work has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, and many others. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace. So was it purely down to mindset and commitment that got him to where he is today? And where can we start today, if we have just one chance to move to the next level and change our mindset forever? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only JT Mccormick Show Highlights During the show we discussed such deep subjects with JT Mccormick such as: Why you have to define happiness and success for yourself, and when you dont have much you can then define your own success. JT shares how he doesn't believe in work life balance but he does believe in five key pillars that he bases his life around. JT openly discusses how he has created a company culture that is life changing and that is by recognising the true workers before anyone else. And lastly........... We talk about how his father, although in an unusal job became the best at what he did, and was proud to see his son go the same way.

On this episode, we talked about: Different ways to perceive masculinity, suicide is not an option,  believing in myself, wanting all without sacrificing, stop hoping and wishing, social media as a waste of time, we can always create more time and so much more! "I only knew how to survive, I didn´t know how to embrace someone else or understand someone else's feelings" "Suicide is the most selfish thing you can do because you may ease your pain, but you leave other's behind with it" "If you believe, if you truly believe that you can have something, you have to go execute to make that happen"   About JeVon: JeVon "JT" McCormick shouldn't have succeeded. He 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. Starting by scrubbing toilets, JeVon hustled and worked his way into better opportunities, eventually finding incredible success in the banking and mortgage industry. He was on top of the world. And then the mortgage industry fell apart. He lost his job, and literally all of his money. He had to borrow from his friends to make rent. He was nearly back to where he started: with nothing. But this time, he had something that he did not have growing up in the slums of Dayton: the knowledge of what it takes to succeed. JeVon used this setback combined with what he learned as the springboard for him to reach even bigger heights--eventually becoming President of two multimillion-dollar companies. Currently, JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children; Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace.   You can follow and support JT at:  LinkedIn: JeVon McCormick  Web: https://jevonmccormick.com/   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

On today's episode, Ami interviews JeVon "JT" McCormick, discussing the impact of the pandemic on his business, and how his life lessons have pushed him through. 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. 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, 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. Recorded 12/04/2020.

Growing up in poverty, abuse, & racism JT McCormick had every excuse to not make it in life, yet he achieved the American dream.  How did he do it?  Why didn't he become a product of his environment? “My mom did what she had to do to survive and I what do what I needed to do in order to succeed.”Inspired from one of my all-time favorite books “I Got There“ by JT McCormick makes you ask the question, “Am I working because I HAVE to or NEED to?”Thank you for listening. If you found value hit the LIKE. If you want more, please SUBSCRIBE to The Sales Life! NEW PODCAST ALERT

“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)

Nick Bradley is a world-renowned business growth and scale-up specialist, who helps exceptional business leaders unlock their full potential. He also works with Private Equity investors across the UK, the US, and SE Asia, leading business turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions and scale-ups. Over the last decade, he has bought, built and sold multiple businesses, creating significant value for himself and shareholders. This includes:· Enabling 22 business acquisitions.· Completing over $5.3 billion in deals.· Across 8 business sectors, in 11 countries.· He is the host of the UK's #1 Business Podcast on iTunes and Spotify - Scale Up Your Business - which has achieved over 100,000 downloads, in 130 countries, in less than 12 months since launch. Guests include – Neil Patel, David Meltzer, Oren Klaff, John Lee Dumas, Rock Thomas, Patrick Bett-David and JT McCormick. He is the co-founder of The Fielding Group, a growth accelerator that helps companies improve business performance – in order for entrepreneurs to create freedom, build wealth, and live life without limits. Originally from Australia, Nick is a dedicated family man who has a strong background in physical fitness, having completed 67 marathons and 24 ultramarathons worldwide. He is also a qualified personal trainer and performance coach. He is absolutely committed to personal growth and becoming the best version of himself ... and inspiring others to achieve the same. His mission is to help bring an entrepreneurial skillset and mindset to people all over the world as a driving force of progression and prosperity.Nick's Website: https://www.suybacademy.com/ Nick's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbradley-scaleupspecialist/Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review. Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/collaboration-call

Ava Wettrick is a woman of many words, many metaphors, and fantastic stories. She is an excellent podcast host, and my research co-worker at Young and Profiting. Through her podcast, MentorZ, she has had the opportunity to interview fantastic individuals like Hala Taha, JT McCormick, Chase Hughes, Tom Bilyeu, and more! Today we talk about the creation of MentorZ, her love for deep conversations and connecting to others, her advice for Gen Z to calm down and enjoy the precious moments in life, her dog's weight loss journey, her goal setting mindset, and where she is going next (after COVID of course)! I can't wait to see where she ends up in 2021! Tune in for an excellent episode with an incredibly deep soul. You can find MentorZ on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentorz/id1335367033, and on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1snYtdb0wOMCzKEcEiIF7X?si=AvXCGOf6RqeCziWHaC0_sg.

Today we are talking to JT McCormick, CEO of Scribe Writing, where he has now helped over 1700 authors write their story. JT talks about his past, how he grew up with 18 brothers and sisters, who he would occasionally have to steal food for to survive. He talks about how his father’s girlfriend abused and assaulted him and how he went to juvenile detention for fighting back.However, JT didn’t let his environment dictate how he should live his life. He squeezed as many good lessons as he could out of the people around him.JT talks about how he has removed the words: hope, wish, and luck from his vocabulary. Find out why JT doesn’t like to use those words, and how he worked his way out a terrible situation, and bad circumstances! Links:  Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdogReach out to Jayson directly at jayson@trueunderdog.comFollow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbamCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.comApply for a chance to receive a $10,000 business grant: https://trueunderdog.com/underdog-achievers-program/ Links discussed in the episode: Check out Scribe Writing: www.scribewriting.comJT’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/Scribe Media’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scribe-mediaScribe Media’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scribemediaco/Scribe Media’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/scribemediaco Timestamps: 3:04 - First Generation Money4:23 - Scribe Media5:26 - JT’s Upbringing8:45 - Early Support Systems13:53 - Finding a Role Model17:49 - Pimp Hand18:54 - Reuniting with Mom21:37 - Learning Lessons From Bad Experiences26:19 - Starting at the Bottom28:17 - Grabbing Opportunities31:40 - Privilege Mindset35:43 - Becoming a Leader41:07 - Intimidation45:59 - Hope, Wish and Luck50:53 - Responsibility to be Successful52:11 - Plugs53:04 - Finding Pride in Your Name

In this episode of Y.E.L 2.0, your host Peter Voogd interviews GCA Guest Speaker, JT McCormick, about creating and defining success in your business and life!   Episode Highlights: People should always come first in business Too many companies put people, process, and profits in the wrong order Knowing your numbers means knowing your company Make sure that every dollar is accounted for monthly, no matter how big or small your company It’s important for entrepreneurs to know every detail of their company Society spends too much time chasing negative feedback instead of searching for what people like Ignore the success that you see on social media; define success for yourself People don’t talk about the life part of a work-life balance God, health, family, business, and investing are JT’s five pillars that he lives by   3 Key Points Businesses should prioritize in this order: people, process, profits. In order to truly know your company, you must first know your numbers down to the last dollar. As an entrepreneur, you have to know every single thing about your company and what it stands for.   Tweetable Quotes: “Always look at it from a people-first perspective.” - JT McCormick “Great people can build great process and make great profits.” - JT McCormick “Do not let social media define success for you. The only person that can define success for you is you. That’s it.” - JT McCormick  “I focus on the things that are going to take me where I want to go.” - JT McCormick   You can download Peter’s exclusive networking blueprint at https://gamechangersmovement.com/networking - This blueprint will give you the exact scripts Peter uses to get ahold of anybody.     Resources Mentioned: Peter Voogd’s Website Peter Voogd’s Instagram Peter Voogd’s LinkedIn Peter Voogd’s YouTube Game Changers Academy

Nick Bradley is world-renowned business growth and scale-up specialist, who helps exceptional business leaders unlock their full potential. He is the host of the UK's #1 Business Podcast on iTunes and Spotify - Scale Up Your Business - which has achieved over 100,000 downloads, in 130 countries, in less than 12 months since launch. Guests include – Neil Patel, David Meltzer, Oren Klaff, John Lee Dumas, Rock Thomas, Patrick Bett-David, and JT McCormick. He also works with Private Equity investors across the UK, the US, and SE Asia, leading business turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions and scale-ups. Over the last decade, he has bought, built, and sold multiple businesses, creating significant value for himself and shareholders. This includes:  Enabling 22 business acquisitions.  Completing over $5.3 billion in deals.  Across 8 business sectors, in 11 countries. He is the co-founder of The Fielding Group, a growth accelerator that helps companies improve business performance – in order for entrepreneurs to create freedom, build wealth, and live life without limits. Originally from Australia, Nick is a dedicated family man who has a strong background in physical fitness, having completed 67 marathons and 24 ultramarathons worldwide. He is also a qualified personal trainer and performance coach. He is absolutely committed to personal growth and becoming the best version of himself ... and inspiring others to achieve the same. His mission is to help bring an entrepreneurial skillset and mindset to people all over the world as a driving force of progression and prosperity. Connect With Nick Listen to SCALE UP YOUR BUSINESS. Join his community on Facebook. Message Nick on LinkedIn. Key Moments Nick's body started to show signs of distress working in Private Equity and he knew something had to change. Nick had a friend into personal development, he sought helped and ended up at a Tony Robbins event. After the event, he quit and started to do things that served others. He invested in mentoring. That got him from a-b quicker than he could. He knew he had to start helping people rather than doing things that served him. Nick helps businesses and entrepreneurs scale up and get set up for success or to sell their business. Having a cash runway is critical in business. 6-months. Businesses are sold on 2 main metrics. Recurring revenue and profit. Most businesses aren't broken but they just aren't optimized. Top 3 Takeaway 1. Life is short. Do things that make you happy, that helps other people, and creates value. 2. In business you need to have a relentless focus on profitability. 3. Get yourself into a position to not be stuck. Want to get on the waitlist of my online podcasting course? Email me by visiting colinmorgan.biz

You are a product of your choices, NOT a victim of your circumstances. Your biggest challenges can be transformed into the foundation for extraordinary personal growth. Today’s conversation is JT McCormick. JT is the President and CEO of Scribe Media and a bestselling author of the book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream JT’s story is truly enthralling. It grips you the moment you hear about him... born the mixed-race son of a drug-dealing pimp father and a orphaned, single mother on welfare, who 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 you have no college degree. Access our show notes for today’s episode: https://stephenahart.com/podcast/   You’re invited to join our Blazer Nation community and watch full length videos of some of our of conversations there, along with connecting with our tribe of other likeminded Black entrepreneurs and leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blazernation   Follow Trailblazers.FM:   Instagram: @TBPod @StephenAHart Twitter: @TBPod @StephenAHart LinkedIn: /in/stephenaihart   We are seeking a few select partners for Trailblazers.FM for our 2021 campaign. If you’d like to reach out to Stephen regarding sponsorship opportunities, please email stephen@stephenahart.com.    

Ava Wettrick, 19-year old podcaster and author, discusses Mentorship, Hustle-Culture and the false narratives for younger generations. She shares experiences meeting Seth Godin, Steven Kotler, JT Mccormick and interviewing Hala Taha and others. Ava discusses growing up, dreaming of being a Mermaid and petting manatees, leaving home and becoming an adult during uncertain times. Growing up in Indiana and inspired by a long-drive she had with her father as a child, she wants to change the world and inform her peers of meaningful subjects and inspiration--rather than shallow celebrity gossip. Inquisitive. Curious and fearless-she never meets a stranger. Visit AVA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick/ RATE THIS PODCAST at https://Ratethispodcast.Com/Brandology Subscribe! Get New Content! Visit BRANDOLOGY and LISTEN TO ANY EPISODE: https://brandology.captivate.fm/ Music by PC-One, Ketsa, PIPE CHOIR through FMA. MrThe Noranha, Euphrosyyn, Evreytro, Joao Janz from FreeSound. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/branditpodcast/support

Ava Wettrick, 19-year old podcaster and author, discusses Mentorship, Hustle-Culture and the false narratives for younger generations. She shares experiences meeting Seth Godin, Steven Kotler, JT Mccormick and interviewing Hala Taha and others. Ava discusses growing up, dreaming of being a Mermaid and petting manatees, leaving home and becoming an adult during uncertain times. Growing up in Indiana and inspired by a long-drive she had with her father as a child, she wants to change the world and inform her peers of meaningful subjects and inspiration--rather than shallow celebrity gossip. Inquisitive. Curious and fearless-she never meets a stranger. Visit AVA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick/ RATE THIS PODCAST at https://ratethispodcast.com/Brandology (https://Ratethispodcast.Com/Brandology) Subscribe! Get New Content! Visit BRANDOLOGY and LISTEN TO ANY EPISODE: https://brandology.captivate.fm/ (https://brandology.captivate.fm/) Music by PC-One, Ketsa, PIPE CHOIR through FMA. MrThe Noranha, Euphrosyyn, Evreytro, Joao Janz from FreeSound. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

SHOW LESSGamechangers LIVE, hosted by Sergio Tigera, welcomes guest Nick Bradley, a world-renowned business growth and scale-up specialist, who helps exceptional business leaders unlock their full potential. He is the host of the UK's #1 Business Podcast on iTunes and Spotify - Scale Up Your Business - which has achieved over 100,000 downloads, in 130 countries, in less than 12 months since launch. Guests include – Neil Patel, David Meltzer, Oren Klaff, John Lee Dumas, Rock Thomas, Patrick Bett-David and JT McCormick. He also works with Private Equity investors across the UK, the US, and SE Asia, leading business turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions and scale-ups. Over the last decade, he has bought, built and sold multiple businesses, creating significant value for himself and shareholders. This includes: • Enabling 22 business acquisitions. • Completing over $5.3 billion in deals. • Across 8 business sectors, in 11 countries. He is the co-founder of The Fielding Group, a growth accelerator that helps companies improve business performance – in order for entrepreneurs to create freedom, build wealth, and live life without limits. Originally from Australia, Nick is a dedicated family man who has a strong background in physical fitness, having completed 67 marathons and 24 ultramarathons worldwide. He is also a qualified personal trainer and performance coach. He is absolutely committed to personal growth and becoming the best version of himself ... and inspiring others to achieve the same. His mission is to help bring an entrepreneurial skillset and mindset to people all over the world as a driving force of progression and prosperity. Sergio is a dynamic leader, Speaker and Executive Coach with over twenty years of domestic and international business leadership experience. He is currently CEO of Progress Partners Consulting, a firm specializing in optimizing individual and team performance. He is also the founder of the Peak Performance Method™ training and is Host of the Gamechangers LIVE™ Podcast! CONNECT WITH ME! www.linktr.ee/coachsergio www.sergiotigera.com www.gamechangerslive.co www.thepeakperformancemethod.com www.linkedin.com/in/sergiotigera

22. From Son of a Pimp and an Orphan to Successful CEO with JeVon "JT" McCormick How does the son of a pimp and an orphan with the name of a Scotsman, living impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a corporate hero and leadership scholar? How can you be empowered by your story - and not defined by it? And why is achieving the American dream not always a reason to be proud of where you came from? Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is JeVon "JT" McCormick. JeVon shouldn't have succeeded. He 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. But none of that stopped him becoming the President of two multimillion-dollar companies. Currently, JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media. You can find him on jtmccormick.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. I'm a keynote speaker, author, public speaking and storytelling coach. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as real life will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways “My dad, he taught me a few things what to do, but more than anything, he taught me what not to do. He taught me how not to be a father.” – JT McCormickJT eliminated 3 words from his vocabulary: hope, wish, and luck“You can wish all day, it’s not going to produce anything” “I don’t do hope, I believe. Believe forces execution” – JT McCormickDon’t spend time hoping, wishing, or waiting to get lucky. Instead, believe in what you want and go after it.Instead of debating people online, JT focuses on his business, wife, and children“I focus on the things that I can influence, have a bit of control over, and outside of that I don’t really get involved with other people’s opinions or thoughts” – JT McCormickAn important lesson JT learned at 9 years old: “Everyone is not going to like me. I’m never going to be able to make everyone happy, so I’m not going to spend my life trying to make everyone happy.” – JT McCormickIf no one loves or believes in you, then love and believe in yourself:“So at the end of the day, there’s always one person in this world that loves me and believes in me, it’s me” – JT McCormick“You’re only as good as the great people you’re surrounded by and that became the way I did business” – JT McCormickWriting a book is a difficult skill; it’s hard to be a top endurance runner and a professional writer. Scribe helps amazing people tell their stories without them having to spend years learning how to write a book.Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgI am always into Self Publishing, so when The President and CEO of Scribe Media, Jevon "JT" McCormick has a book, I Got There, came out, I had to have him to talk about his life journey! He was the son of a pimp, and now he's the president and CEO of Scribe Media! He sticks to his core principle, and not letting his past pulled him down! Make sure to get his book, I Got There, on Amazon or anywhere you get your new book! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks 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 Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

I am always into Self Publishing, so when The President and CEO of Scribe Media, Jevon "JT" McCormick has a book, I Got There, came out, I had to have him to talk about his life journey! He was the son of a pimp, and now he's the president and CEO of Scribe Media! He sticks to his core principle, and not letting his past pulled him down! Make sure to get his book, I Got There, on Amazon or anywhere you get your new book! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks 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 Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways “My dad, he taught me a few things what to do, but more than anything, he taught me what not to do. He taught me how not to be a father.” – JT McCormickJT eliminated 3 words from his vocabulary: hope, wish, and luck“You can wish all day, it’s not going to produce anything” “I don’t do hope, I believe. Believe forces execution” – JT McCormickDon’t spend time hoping, wishing, or waiting to get lucky. Instead, believe in what you want and go after it.Instead of debating people online, JT focuses on his business, wife, and children“I focus on the things that I can influence, have a bit of control over, and outside of that I don’t really get involved with other people’s opinions or thoughts” – JT McCormickAn important lesson JT learned at 9 years old: “Everyone is not going to like me. I’m never going to be able to make everyone happy, so I’m not going to spend my life trying to make everyone happy.” – JT McCormickIf no one loves or believes in you, then love and believe in yourself:“So at the end of the day, there’s always one person in this world that loves me and believes in me, it’s me” – JT McCormick“You’re only as good as the great people you’re surrounded by and that became the way I did business” – JT McCormickWriting a book is a difficult skill; it’s hard to be a top endurance runner and a professional writer. Scribe helps amazing people tell their stories without them having to spend years learning how to write a book.Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgI am always into Self Publishing, so when The President and CEO of Scribe Media, Jevon "JT" McCormick has a book, I Got There, came out, I had to have him to talk about his life journey! He was the son of a pimp, and now he's the president and CEO of Scribe Media! He sticks to his core principle, and not letting his past pulled him down! Make sure to get his book, I Got There, on Amazon or anywhere you get your new book! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks 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 Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Nick Bradley is a world-renowned business growth and scale-up specialist, who helps exceptional business leaders unlock their full potential.He is the host of the UK's #1 Business Podcast on iTunes and Spotify - Scale Up Your Business - which has achieved over 100,000 downloads, in 130 countries, in less than 12 months since launch. Guests include – Neil Patel, David Meltzer, Oren Klaff, John Lee Dumas, Rock Thomas, Patrick Bett-David and JT McCormick.He also works with Private Equity investors across the UK, the US, and SE Asia, leading business turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions and scale-ups. Over the last decade, he has bought, built and sold multiple businesses, creating significant value for himself and shareholders. This includes:Enabling 22 business acquisitions.Completing over $5.3 billion in deals.Across 8 business sectors, in 11 countries.He is the co-founder of The Fielding Group, a growth accelerator that helps companies improve business performance – in order for entrepreneurs to create freedom, build wealth, and live life without limits.Originally from Australia, Nick is a dedicated family man who has a strong background in physical fitness, having completed 67 marathons and 24 ultramarathons worldwide. He is also a qualified personal trainer and performance coach.He is absolutely committed to personal growth and becoming the best version of himself ... and inspiring others to achieve the same. His mission is to help bring an entrepreneurial skillset and mindset to people all over the world as a driving force of progression and prosperity.

Marcel Schwantes calls this episode “one of the most authentic and real and raw conversations” he has ever had. His guest, JT McCormick, is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion dollar publishing company which has been ranked the number one Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur magazine, and number two Best Place to Work in Texas. JT is the author of I Got There: How a Mixed Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Arrive at The American Dream. He joins Marcel to chat about his amazing life story - his journey from scrubbing toilets at a restaurant to becoming President of a million dollar software company, and now CEO of Scribe Media - and to share the lessons he learned along the way. JT says, “If you wake up in the morning and your feet hit the ground, you’ve got to be excellent… Anything that’s not excellent in my life I’m the only one that can change it, so there’s no need to complain about it, just get to work.” [3:45] “My why is to be a phenomenal husband, a phenomenal father, a phenomenal CEO. And then I would say fourth on the list is to give back to the communities which I came from.” [5:07] Marcel asks JT how he overcame all the adversity of his early life. He replies that he refused to be a victim. He decided, at age eight, not to spend his time trying to get everyone to like him, because some people just would not. This early lesson spared him years of grief. Another fundamental lesson he learned was to believe in himself. [8:38] “I just tend to look at things from a positive standpoint… I choose to figure out, How can we make a positive out of a negative situation?” [10:20] JT shares his journey from scrubbing toilets to President of a software company. Two lessons he learned were to be the best at whatever he did, and the magic of compound interest. [12:22] When JT was promoted to President, it struck him that he was only as good as the people he surrounded himself with. As such, his focus shifted to finding the greatest people to surround the company and himself with. [17:03] “If you are in a leadership position, you're only a leader if you serve,” JT argues. He describes how the principle of putting people first is lived out at Scribe Media. [18:05] Marcel asks, “How does a company become number one in the category of culture?” JT responds that it’s a matter of the little actions taken every day to live out your principles. At Scribe Media, they work with each other, not for JT. They bring their whole selves to work: he doesn’t believe in a work self vs a home self. He shares several practices they adopt at the company that build the culture. [22:37] JT and Marcel discuss Scribe Media’s Culture Bible, which is freely accessible to the public. They talk about three of the principles listed in the Culture Bible:  Do right by people; Bring your whole self to work; Ask questions.  [26:46] “A lot of times you can eliminate questions in transparency,” JT points out. [33:21] JT explains why he disagrees with the remote work trend. [35:37] “What’s your best advice for business owners trying to stay resilient during these crazy stressful times?” Marcel asks. JT advises leaders to put their people first, be transparent, be visible and let people know where they stand. Let people feel safe, he adds, and if you have to pivot or make other tough decisions, make them early and let people know so that you can set their expectations. [39:35] JT teaches through sharing his mistakes. [44:19] “I can't become something that I don't even know exists,” JT says. “...I believe if people just know what's possible they can strive to achieve that.” [46:19] “I live by a formula: Mindset, choices and hard work equals success.” [48:48] Resources JT McCormick on LinkedIn JT@ScribeMedia.com I Got There: How a Mixed Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Arrive at The American Dream

"The phrase 'fail fast' is complete bullshit. The goal is to learn faster. You only fail if you stop trying." - JT McCormick How did JT McCormick use unimaginable darkness to shine a light on his true potential? Why is maintaining perspective a game changer in entrepreneurship? How can failure become a character-building force for good? Why is gratitude a tool for grounding that every leader should use? Overcoming Adversity And Challenge JT McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media, has a unique perspective on adversity. Despite the challenging circumstances in which he grew up, JT has established himself in the entrepreneurial world and become an inspirational leader to many. In this episode, JT shares his unbelievable story and the triumphs and setbacks he experienced along the way. He explains how he leverages adversity for growth, works through personal and professional challenges, and how you can use dark moments to become the person you're meant to be. Maintain Perspective And Amplify Gratitude Through life-shaping experiences, JT has shown a remarkable aptitude for maintaining perspective, particularly in regards to failure both in business and in life. For any entrepreneur, failure and success are in the eye of the beholder. JT explains his empathetic mindset founded on a daily dose of gratitude and explains why he believes true failure only happens when you quit. How To Cultivate The #1 Company Culture In America In 2018, under JT's watch, Scribe was named by Entrepreneur.com as the #1 company in America for company culture. Every company wants to attract and retain the most engaged team members, so what's JT's secret? We discuss the sense of belonging that keeps the tribes of Scribe accountable, happy, aligned on shared objectives, and always asking questions. Plus the three Ps that rule JT's CEO leadership style: people, process, and profit — in that order! Key takeaways: Take ownership of your story. Through sharing his story of overcoming adversity, JT demonstrates how endurance and hard work allowed him to take control of his destiny and become the leader he is today. For him, that meant not being afraid to ask for what he wants, and having the conviction to see every ambition through. Know thyself. During challenging financial situations, it's easy to play the blame game with external forces. According to JT, by turning the focus on yourself and your character, you can emerge from the fire stronger, a better person, and with a solid ethos of personal pillars to carry you forward in your personal and professional life. The best leaders teach. While cultivating his winning company culture, JT's goal was to fill the room with people smarter than himself — and he meant it. He explains why focusing his efforts on teaching, mentoring, and training his people allows Scribe to grow, improve, and lead the market. Links And Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Video Website Crisp Video Facebook Crisp Video Group Twitter Crisp Video Instagram Crisp Video LinkedIn JT McCormick Website JT McCormick LinkedIn JT McCormick book: "I Got There" Scribe Media Website Author Michael Mogill, Crisp Video Group, and JT McCormick

Punk Rock HR Episode 117: JeVon “JT” McCormick is the CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps authors write, publish, and market their books. More importantly, he is someone with an incredibly interesting backstory.  JT grew up amidst chaos, never went to college, and started his career in labor-intensive jobs. Yet, through these experiences, he managed to understand society better. That eventually became his avenue to success. Now, he runs a company that published the most sought after book in America last year: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. He also recently wrote a piece that appeared on CNN.com and went viral. In today’s episode, we talk about work, power, politics, money, the Coronavirus, Black Lives Matter, and what it means to be a leader in uncertain times. In this episode you’ll hear: What got JT to where he is today. His chaotic origin story that helped contribute to his business success. The 3 rules of leadership he lives by. Why the future of work should be a combination of remote and office space. The toxicity of binary thinking. How to create a culture of trust. How to measure success in a way that honors employees. The changes and conversations that have occurred in Scribe Media amidst COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. The role of corporations in addressing the systemic problems in our country.   Resources from this episode: Scribe Writing JT's Website JT on LinkedIn Napolean Hill's Think & Grow Rich   Laurie on Instagram Laurie on LinkedIn Read more from Laurie Work with Laurie   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

JT 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. In this episode, Brandon sits down with JT to discuss how and why writing and publishing a book could be the missing piece to your success.  So many great take-a-ways! Listen in.  _____________________ For more listening options and several FREE resources provided by New Work Revolution, please visit GrowthandFreedom.media.  Also, if you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes! 

Have you ever hoped for your dreams to come true or wished that you were luckier in life? Well, if you want to succeed, then you must eliminate the words “hope,” “luck,” and “wish” from your vocabulary. That’s the message from JT McCormick whose inspiring story will convince you to follow his sage advice. In part two of this episode special, JT shares his leadership principles, his core values and his belief that no obstacle is too difficult to conquer, and that the game can be won by anyone from anywhere. Against all odds, JT overcame racism, poverty and abuse to achieve the American Dream, becoming a very successful businessman leading multimillion-dollar companies.   Highlights: [04:39] JT’s leadership style [09:24] About Scribe Media [11:06] The role of a leader [18:22] Sharing your story matters [23:46] Recognize your worth [27:47] Why believing in your message matters [34:02] Formula for success [41:48] Don’t let social media define your success   Quotes: “If one person owns culture, nobody owns culture. Culture is the responsibility of the entire organization.” – JT McCormick “No one works for me. People work with me. I'm no more important than anyone else in our tribe.” – JT McCormick “My role in leadership is to serve, support, and be the foundation for the organization.” – JT McCormick “My formula is mindset, choices and hard work equals success.” - JT McCormick “Negativity has never done anything for anyone, but positivity has moved mountains.” – JT McCormick “If a company or institution, environment, individual spouse, partner, is not honoring your self-worth, you first, aren't honoring your self-worth because you're allowing that person to not honor your self-worth.” - JT McCormick “Everyone has a story and everyone should share that story.” – JT McCormick “Don't let social media define success for you. Only you can define what success is.” – JT McCormick “I have five pillars that I live by: God, health, family, business and investing. If it doesn't fall within those five pillars, I don't do it.” – JT McCormick “Do yourself one of the greatest favors and accept that, especially if you’re wanting to be an entrepreneur, move up the corporate ladder, or be an influencer in any way, that you're never going to make everyone happy.” – JT McCormick   About JT McCormick: JT McCormick now serves as the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps you write, publish and market your book. The company has worked with more than 1,600 authors and Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked Scribe as having the #1 Top Company Culture in America.  Previously, JT served as the President of Headspring Software, which he helped grow to a multi-million dollar, 100-plus person company that was repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in all of Texas. JT is also the author of I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream. His book tells the story of how he worked his way out of poverty, starting with his career cleaning toilets and eventually becoming the President of multiple companies. In addition to his role at Scribe Media, JT has mentored at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as youth in low economic communities. JT’s work has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, and many others. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace.   Links: Website: https://jtmccormick.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtscribe  

Have you ever hoped for your dreams to come true or wished that you were luckier in life?  Well, if you want to succeed, then you must eliminate the words “hope,” “luck,” and “wish” from your vocabulary. That’s the message from JT McCormick whose inspiring story will convince you to follow his sage advice. JT was born the mixed-race son of a drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mother. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio. He suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree. No one expected him to succeed. Against all odds, JT overcame racism, poverty and abuse to achieve the American Dream becoming a very successful businessman leading multimillion-dollar companies.   Highlights: [03:02] JT’s story [08:14] Overcoming the odds [16:35] Being grateful [20:04] Refuse to use the word fail [23:59] Don’t let shame get in your way [32:24] Belief forces execution   Quotes: “We all make mistakes in life and in business. The goal is to learn, grow and not repeat those mistakes.” – JT McCormick “Refuse to use the word fail. You only fail if you stop trying.” – JT McCormick “Don't focus on your weaknesses, focus on your strengths. If you double-down on your strengths, you can be impeccable. ” – JT McCormick “Ask yourself who do you want to be going forward from here?” – JT McCormick “Remove the words hope, wish and luck from your vocabulary. Replace those with “believe”. If you truly believe in something, then you know in your mind, you've got to execute.” - JT McCormick “You can't expect someone to love or believe in you if you don't love and believe in yourself.” – JT McCormick   About JT McCormick: JT McCormick now serves as the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps you write, publish and market your book. The company has worked with more than 1,600 authors and Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked Scribe as having the #1 Top Company Culture in America.  Previously, JT served as the President of Headspring Software, which he helped grow to a multi-million dollar, 100-plus person company that was repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in all of Texas.  JT is also the author of I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream. His book tells the story of how he worked his way out of poverty, starting with his career cleaning toilets and eventually becoming the President of multiple companies.  In addition to his role at Scribe Media, JT has mentored at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as youth in low economic communities. JT’s work has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, and many others. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace.   Links: Website: https://jtmccormick.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtscribe

Nick’s special guest this week is JT McCormick, the CEO Of Scribe Media, ranked #1 in Top Company Culture In America by Entrepreneur Magazine! There’s no one in the world more qualified (officially) to tell you how, and why, you should be building a world-beating culture in your business today.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Challenges and barriers in early life were taken not as roadblocks, but as lessons that helped JT to grow stronger. Sometimes the things that beat us down make us more determined. JT has always led by three principles: People, processes, profits. Good people will swiftly enable the following two principles.  We need to be constantly questioning everything. Those who inquire, discover. There’s no such thing as a stupid question.  There’s no such thing as failure. You only fail when you stop trying. The goal is to learn, not-repeat, and grow from the mistakes.  Great companies are never built by one person. They are the cumulative product of the collaborative efforts of great people.   BEST MOMENTS ’That chaos has actually helped me in business’ ‘With great people we can build great processes and make great profits’ ‘I never want to be the smartest person in the room’ ‘You only fail if you stop trying’     VALUABLE RESOURCES JT McCormick LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ JT McCormick - https://jtmccormick.com Scribe Media -  Scale Up Your Business - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scale-up-your-business-podcast/id1453523566 Join the free Scale Up Your Business community:  https://buff.ly/2JR1cTF  Generate 20 New Leads in 20 Days - download your free 5-step guide to put in place my top-performing customer creation strategies:  https://buff.ly/2ZiN26Y   ABOUT THE HOST My name is Nick Bradley. I’m an entrepreneur, author, speaker and investor. My background is in growing and scaling VC and Private Equity backed businesses. Having successfully built, bought and sold a number of companies, and removed myself from day-to-day operations, my focus now is on helping entrepreneurs get to where they want to be, in business and in life. As well as investing in growth businesses and backing turnarounds - with the ultimate aim of creating value from significant capital events. I’m passionate about personal and professional development - showing up and being the best version of myself ... every day. My bigger vision is to help bring entrepreneurial skills, experience and mindset to people in developing nations - so they can follow their dreams, live life more on their terms - utilising entrepreneurship as a global force for good.   CONTACT METHOD Nick Bradley’s Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/3f1btLg Nick’s Bradley’s LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2xYQbO2 Nick Bradley’s website: https://bit.ly/2zxSPKQ Scale Up Your Business website: https://bit.ly/35aU6TU

How do you figure out who you want to be? JT McCormick is the president and CEO of Scribe Media, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as…

What makes an "indispensable" employee? Why do some get fired and some NEVER get fired? In this episode we go deep, and pay homage to our friend, JT McCormick.

“I don’t regret anything about my past.” JT McCormick, a man who was raised in the slums of Dayton Ohio by a black pimp drug dealing father and a white orphan mother, worked his way from being the lowest paid employee of a software company to becoming the CEO of that company. During his time there, he helped build the business to a multi-million-dollar company that is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the state of Texas. JT is currently the CEO and President of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from diverse backgrounds write, publish and market their books, allowing them to tell their story. Scribe has worked with the likes of David Goggins as well as members of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. They were also ranked as having the number one Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. His book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Poverty, Racism and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream, tells the heartbreaking and inspiring story of his fight to succeed despite the tremendous odds that were stacked against him. In addition to his job as CEO at Scribe Media, JT has used his story as a way to mentor young men and women in the juvenile justice system and those in lower income communities. To learn more about JT’s company, please visit www.scribemedia.com  #Inspiring #Mentoring #BeingSeen #EveryoneHasAStory #DavidGoggins

JT McCormick, A Pimp's Son on Overcoming and Reaching The American Dream Ep #209 - JT McCormick, the President and CEO of Scribe Media, joins me on the show this week to share one of the most incredible life stories I've ever heard. His company, Scribe Media, is a publishing company that helps people to write, publish and market their books. The company has worked with more than 1,500 authors and was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Prior to Scribe Media, JT served as the President of Headspring Software, which he helped grow to a multi-million dollar company with over 100 employees that was repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in all of Texas. JT is also the best-selling author of "I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream." In his book, he tells the story of how he worked his way out of poverty, starting with a career cleaning toilets and eventually becoming the President of multiple top companies. Beyond his role at Scribe Media, JT mentors at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system and youth living in low economic communities. His work has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, and many others. JT currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace. In today's interview, we dive into JT's incredible backstory along with the hardships of his past and his journey to success. It's truly one of the most fascinating and powerful interviews I've had on the show and you won't want to miss it. Learn More JT McCormick and Scribe Media: Visit JT McCormick's website at: https://JTMcCormick.com Visit Scribe Media at: https://ScribeMedia.com Get JT McCormick's book, "I Got There: How a Mixed Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream," on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ6HJG8/ Follow JT McCormick on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realjtmccormick Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Follow Matt Brauning on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit Matt Brauning's Websites: www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com

Ep #209 - JT McCormick, the President and CEO of Scribe Media, joins me on the show this week to share one of the most incredible life stories I've ever heard. His company, Scribe Media, is a publishing company that helps people to write, publish and market their books. The company has worked with more than 1,500 authors and was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Prior to Scribe Media, JT served as the President of Headspring Software, which he helped grow to a multi-million dollar company with over 100 employees that was repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in all of Texas. JT is also the best-selling author of "I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream." In his book, he tells the story of how he worked his way out of poverty, starting with a career cleaning toilets and eventually becoming the President of multiple top companies. Beyond his role at Scribe Media, JT mentors at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system and youth living in low economic communities. His work has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, and many others. JT currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace. In today's interview, we dive into JT's incredible backstory along with the hardships of his past and his journey to success. It's truly one of the most fascinating and powerful interviews I've had on the show and you won't want to miss it. Learn More JT McCormick and Scribe Media: Visit JT McCormick's website at: https://JTMcCormick.com Visit Scribe Media at: https://ScribeMedia.com Get JT McCormick's book, "I Got There: How a Mixed Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream," on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ6HJG8/ Follow JT McCormick on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/realjtmccormick Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Follow Matt Brauning on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit Matt Brauning's Websites: www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

From those humble beginnings, JT worked his way up from being the lowest-paid employee at a software company, to the President of the company. During his tenure, he helped grow the business to a multimillion-dollar, 100-plus person company that was repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in all of Texas. JT currently serves as 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 1600 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee and David Goggins, and was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Website: https://scribemedia.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/ Buy JT's book: https://www.amazon.com/Got-There-Overcame-Poverty-American-ebook/dp/B01MZ6HJG8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37QUK7E2T2MXR&dchild=1&keywords=jt+mccormick&qid=1587071550&sprefix=jt+mcco%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1  

Everyone has a story. In today’s new reality, inspirational stories about how individuals work to overcome adversity are especially important. In this episode of Permission to Succeed, Doug Heikkinen talks with JT McCormick, President & CEO of Scribe Media about his journey, the importance of focusing on the positive and finding the lessons that make … Continue reading Episode 43 – Everyone Should Write and Publish Their Book – with J.T. McCormick →

JT McCormick who was born the mixed-race son of a negligent, drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mother. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse, racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree.  No one expected him to succeed.But he’s been President of two multimillion-dollar companies and is currently the president and CEO of Scribe Media. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and four children. Journaling Prompts:What are my core pillars in life?How do I define success for me?What am I grateful for? 

JT McCormick has overcome a lot of obstacles. I mean, a LOT of obstacles.  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 at the tender age of 8-years-old.  JT received his High School diploma from the janitor during summer school. At one point, he was homeless and lived on a park bench.  Your day doesn't seem so bad right now, does it? JT got into sales. He was the lowest paid employee and became the President of the company in 2 years.  He is now the President & CEO of Scribe. He is business partners with bestselling writer 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 It seems so simple, right?   It is.  But that doesn't mean it's easy.  Though his mindset is strong, JT's actions separate him from the pack. He didn't become this way through luck; it was through old-fashioned hard work.  In this interview, he illustrates that his day starts at 3:45 am. He spends the early morning time reading and studying past entrepreneurs and businesses to learn from their paths.  Then he gets a workout in. Once his family is awake, he spends time with them and is off to work.   He's already learned, exercises and spent time with his family before his “workday” really begins.  Life is full of choices and sometimes that requires sacrifice.  “You have to sacrifice. Don't run from it — everyone has to sacrifice something”. Take a page from JT's book. Maybe things aren't as bad as they seem.  Maybe you CAN change your life after all.   Mindset, choices. This post is from our new series, Daily Momentum.  Each morning, we send a short, inspirational post via email, blog and podcast.  You can get it directly to your email here.  You can subscribe on iTunes here.

JT McCormick has overcome a lot of obstacles. I mean, a LOT of obstacles.  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 at the tender age of 8-years-old.  JT received his High School diploma from the janitor during summer school. At one point, he was homeless and lived on a park bench.  Your day doesn’t seem so bad right now, does it? JT got into sales. He was the lowest paid employee and became the President of the company in 2 years.  He is now the President & CEO of Scribe. He is business partners with bestselling writer 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 It seems so simple, right?   It is.  But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.  Though his mindset is strong, JT’s actions separate him from the pack. He didn’t become this way through luck; it was through old-fashioned hard work.  In this interview, he illustrates that his day starts at 3:45 am. He spends the early morning time reading and studying past entrepreneurs and businesses to learn from their paths.  Then he gets a workout in. Once his family is awake, he spends time with them and is off to work.   He’s already learned, exercises and spent time with his family before his “workday” really begins.  Life is full of choices and sometimes that requires sacrifice.  “You have to sacrifice. Don’t run from it — everyone has to sacrifice something”. Take a page from JT’s book. Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem.  Maybe you CAN change your life after all.   Mindset, choices. This post is from our new series, Daily Momentum.  Each morning, we send a short, inspirational post via email, blog and podcast.  You can get it directly to your email here.  You can subscribe on iTunes here.

About Today's Guest: JT McCormick is the President & CEO of Scribe Media.  There company has worked with over 1,000+ Authors to help publish their books, including New York Times Best Selling Author David Goggins book Can't Hurt Me.   Prior to Scribe, JT was the President of a multi-million dollar 100+ person software company, where he went from lowest paid employee to President of the company.   JT is also the Author of I Got There: How I Overcame Racism, Poverty and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream.   Find out more about JT at:  www.scribemedia.com www.jtmccormick.com   See the Show Notes:www.jeremyryanslate.com/538 Sponsors:Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Steve Jobs," by Walter Isaacson head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  Command Your Brand Media: Looking to grow your brand as a guest on top rated podcasts? Visit www.commandyourbrand.media

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This week, we're bringing you another masterclass. This is a mash-up of three of our most popular episodes of all time - all with a focus on perseverance and being a learning machine. For the first few minutes, I read this article from the top 20 takeaways that famous investor Byron Wien has had in his first 80 years of life. Then, we take it to David "DC" Cancel. DC is an entrepreneur, podcaster, author and CEO of Drift, one of the hottest start-ups in SaaS. We talk about why he's obsessed with learning, what his day looks like and the value that mentors have had in his life. Next up is Mario Armstrong. Mario is the host of The Never Settle Show and a nationally known motivator. I caught Mario just a few days after his show won an Emmy and he was absolutely fired up about not letting others dictate the destiny of your dreams. Last but not least, we have JT McCormick. JT is a self-made multi-millionaire, author, speaker & CEO of Scribe Media. And when I say "self-made"...I mean it. JT 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, OH, suffered incredible abuse & racism and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has not college degree. Success leaves clues. Follow the path that these leaders have carved and reach for your next goal. Listen Here: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Connect with the guests: David Cancel  Mario Armstrong JT McCormick   Sign up for the weekly Millennial Momentum Newsletter. No BS, All hustle

JT McCormick shouldn't have succeeded. He 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.But succeed he did.Starting by scrubbing toilets, JT hustled and worked his way into better opportunities, eventually finding incredible success in the finance and mortgage industry. He was on top of the world.And then the mortgage industry fell apart. He lost his job, and literally all of his money. He had to borrow from his friends to make rent. He was nearly back to where he started: with nothing.But this time, he had something that he did not have growing up in the slums of Dayton: the knowledge of what it takes to succeed. JT used this setback combined with what he learned as the springboard for him to reach even bigger heights--eventually becoming President of two multimillion-dollar companies.Currently, JT is the President and CEO of Scribe Media. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their three children; Ava, Jaxon, and Elle.- https://amzn.to/2qcZxhz- https://jtmccormick.com- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

You wouldn't think someone who grew up in poverty and with an abusive father — who was also a pimp — would end up becoming a successful president and CEO. But that's the story of JT McCormick. He used lessons he learned as a child, in his first job cleaning toilets, and in how his father treated others to become the man he is now.JT McCormick was raised poor and is the son of a pimp. He's now the President & CEO at Book in a Box and was the President of technology company HeadSpring previously. He's also the author of I Got There: How I Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

JT McCormick is an American businessman, author and speaker. He served as President of technology company HeadSpring before his current role as President & CEO at Book in a Box.   Book In A Box has created an entirely new way to write a book. Instead of sitting at a computer for a year or more, being frustrated with the process and not sure you're doing it right, they take your ideas, and put them into a book in your words, and your voice. All you have to do is talk to them on the phone, and know what you're talking about.   In his book, “I Got There”, McCormick describes the years between ages 10 and 13 as some of the most difficult in his life, dealing with sexual abuse, being homeless and in and out of juvenile detention centers without much structure before moving in with his Uncle Bobby from 13 to 15.   In this episode you'll learn: [01:10] How did JT become the CEO at Book in a Box? [03:20] How not to build a company around yourself? [04:15] How to transition an agency away from being focused on a personality to being focused on the brand as a whole? [05:50] What are the differences in marketing strategies between Book in a Box and JT's former company? [07:48] What are the bare minimums before you go out to recruit a CEO? [10:00] Why did JT fire people when he came into his new company as a CEO? [13:15] How does a founders stay invested with the success of the company when they are no longer CEO? [14:00] What were some of the financial things that JT found were wrong and he had to fix? [15:23] How did JT re-structure the team? [17:00] What did the sales process at Headspring look like? [19:05] Why is outbound strategy not the right fit for selling Book in a Box? [20:26] Where should an agency be in terms of structure and revenue before hiring an external CEO? [23:36] How did JT fix the production side of the Book in a Box? [25:10] JT's 3P Formula Links mentioned: Book in a Box JT McCormick Website   Brought to you by Experiment 27. Find us on Youtube here.   Podcast production done by BrandedPod.   If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the Digital Agency Marketing Podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show.   Get access to our FREE Sales Courses.