Episode 9

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8th Sep 2023

Coming to America: Finding What Drives You with Greg Johns

In this episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Brad Noll speaks with Greg Johns, Vice President of Sales and Training at Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand and global organization. Greg shares his inspiring journey from England to America and discusses the importance of having a supportive community and the value of hard work and practice. Greg shares how setting clear goals, learning from role models, and being willing to put in the effort to achieve success shaped his career. He also highlights the significance of gratitude and serving others in winning at the game of life.

Quotes

  • “I think there are so many people running a business that need to stop, take inventory, and ask: Do I have another gear? Could I work harder? You're not going to know if you can work harder. You're not going to know if you're practicing the way you need to until you see it modeled somewhere else.” -Brad Noll [18:45] 



  • “You've got to share your goals and dreams with people, not only to hold you accountable but because they want to help you. The people that really care about you want to see you succeed.” -Greg Johns [13:51]




Guest Social Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-johns-46755630/



Timestamps

[03:47] Greg's journey from England to America

[12:23] Financial strains and family support 

[15:09] Transitioning to American culture

[20:12] Learning from role models and implementing effective practice techniques

[25:28] Greg's high school basketball career and knee injury

[33:54] The fundamentals of an immigrant edge 

[41:49] Importance of training and role play in sales

[46:11] Helping others and paying back mentors

[50:04] The impact of Greg’s relationship with his mom






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Student of the Game
Unlocking Success: Conversations with Entrepreneurs and Leaders to Inspire Your Journey
Welcome to the Student of the Game Podcast with host, Brad Noll, realtor, entrepreneur, and athlete. This season, Brad will bring you inspiring conversations with accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their journeys to success. He will explore the challenges they've faced, the triumphs that made their efforts worthwhile, and the mentors who guided them along the way.
Join us this season as we learn from the best and work together to achieve success in life and business. Let's win TOGETHER.

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Brad Noll

I grew up a Coach's Kid. The locker room was my classroom. I had many successes personally in basketball, but that wasn't the most fulfilling. My best lessons and experiences all came from being on a team. When my Division 1 basketball career was over, my wife and I decided to start a real estate company. Our goal is to share the lessons we've learned thus far so that we can Help Others WIn.

Like most, we struggled our way through. We had ups and downs. We quickly realized that all the lessons we needed to grow our business, we learned through our own personal journey with sports. Now, after 20 years of being in business, we want to bring our successes and failures to the classroom. We aim to bring you interviews of people just like you.

Greatness is already inside you. Student of the Game podcast was created to help you Master the Fundamentals, Fall in Love with Practice, and Win in the Game of Life.