In episode 208 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Johnny Slicks, the founder and CEO of Johnny Slicks Inc., an American-made grooming products company. Johnny shares his inspiring journey from struggling to make ends meet and donating blood plasma to fund his business, to building a successful company that is now hitting eight figures in revenue.
Tune in to hear this captivating story of grit and glory.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:02:01] Thinning Hair and Self-Esteem.
[00:05:31] Bank Account Struggles and Experimentation.
[00:07:16] The Struggle to Start a Business.
[00:10:35] Rags to Riches Story.
[00:20:02] The Importance of an Integrator.
[00:22:09] Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses.
In this episode, Sebastian Rusk and Johnny Slicks emphasize the importance of having both a visionary and an integrator in a business partnership. They acknowledge that not all of their ideas may take off, but they believe it is the integrator's role to keep them focused on their main area of expertise, which in this case is grooming products.
Additionally, Sebastian and Johnny emphasize the significance of finding someone who aligns with your culture, morals, and ethics, serving as a complementary counterpart. Having someone with diverse skills and perspectives allows for innovative problem-solving and enhances overall capabilities.
QUOTES
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Sebastian Rusk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthestorypodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheStoryPodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianrusk/
Johnny Slicks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyslicks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnySlicksInc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/johnny-slicks/
WEBSITES
Beyond The Story Podcast: https://www.beyondthestorypodcast.com/
Johnny Slicks: https://johnnyslicks.com/
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