Welcome to another episode with the Karwells! Today, we have a special guest John Lewis, also known as the Athletic CEO, an entrepreneur, former Division One athlete, and the visionary founder and CEO of Virtual Legacy.John's journey has been a rollercoaster ride, with dreams of making it to the NBA and the harsh reality of those dreams falling short. He found himself at a crossroads, unsure of what to do next. But when his mentor, a successful businessperson making a hundred thousand a week, entered his life, everything changed.In this captivating episode, John Lewis takes us through his remarkable journey to success, a path that diverged from his sports ambitions but ultimately led to extraordinary achievements. He shares his business horror stories and the pivotal moment when he realized that there's more to life than playing ball.Discover John's authentic sales approach and how he has applied his sports mentality to the world of business. He unveils the significance of mentorship in his life, emphasizing how the right mentor can revolutionize your trajectory. John also emphasizes the importance of connection in achieving success and how mentorship plays a crucial role in forging those connections.Explore John's Real Estate Mentorship Program and how hands-on help can yield positive results in your professional life. He delves into the value of mentorship and the pivotal role mentors have played in his own journey.Don't miss the insights into John's business venture into short-term rentals, where he leverages his experience and knowledge to excel in this industry. He reveals the secrets behind his success and how mentorship has been a pivotal investment in his path to achievement.Join us for an enlightening conversation with John Lewis, the Athletic CEO, and learn how mentorship, authenticity, and perseverance can lead to remarkable success. Tune in now and get inspired to chase your dreams with a passion for life's many possibilities! ????TIMESTAMPS:00:18 - Guest Intro: John Lewis01:37 - John Lewis' journey to success04:42 - Horror story10:01 - Authentic sales approach15:01 - Real Estate Mentorship Program20:00 - Connection is key to success25:01 - The Value of Mentorship30:02 - Finding the right mentor35:01 - The importance of having mentors in the field40:00 - Hands-on help yields positive results45:02 - John's business venture into short-term rentals50:00 - Mentorship as a pivotal investment52:51 - ClosingConnect with the KarWellsWebsite: https://thekarwells.space/stay-with-us-2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekarwells/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekarwells/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarwellsConnect with the GuestWebsite: https://thevirtuallegacy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathleticceo/?utm_medium=copy_linkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ThevirtuallegacyHosted by Emily Karnaz & Sarah Glidewell // The KarWells Intro Music: We Are One by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PaIKcR Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU You can view the video & audio version on our Youtube Channel Thanks for listening!