483 - He Made Me President… of Nothing?! 😂 The Story That Started It All! | S2S483

The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas

Karl Phillips

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 6.5K Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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CJ shares the hilarious and inspiring moment Eric Thomas made him “President” of a company that didn’t even exist yet — with nothing but a vintage t-shirt and a vision. From that Embassy Suites meeting to global impact, the guys break down what it means to believe before you see results. Plus: Maul’s indoor pool story, food temperature debates, retro checks, and why controlling your environment is key to success. This one’s equal parts laughter, legacy, and life lessons. 💡 Featuring powerful moments on vision, assertiveness, mindset, and the journey from humble beginnings to global influence. Join Our Community & Go Deeper: ✅ 🔥 Get Exclusive Content & Coaching: Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, expert training sessions, and behind-the-scenes content → https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120 ✅ 💡 Stay Inspired Daily: Follow us on Instagram for bite-sized motivation → @s2spodcast 🔔 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: 🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@S2SPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1 🎙️ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-et/id840990649 👉 Now ask yourself: Are you ready to stop making excuses and start making moves? Let’s get it. 🚀

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0:00.0	I still got the shirt.
0:01.9	Thank you, Carl.
0:02.7	You do?
0:03.2	I still have the shirt.
0:04.7	Thank you.
0:05.2	Are you serious?
0:05.8	I'm going to go, Patreon, I'll post the shirt.
0:07.5	I still got the shirt.
0:08.4	So he had a briefcase.
0:09.7	He was like, yo, I want to let you know you've earned this.
0:15.6	And I was like, man, what is this?
0:18.4	He popped it open.
0:19.4	It was like, it was an old t-shirt.
0:23.1	And he was like, you're the president.
0:24.2	It's the first shirt.
0:25.9	It's the first shirt that I've ever made.
0:27.6	The first shirt I had ever made for the company.
0:31.0	And I was giving it to him.
0:32.2	But now 20 years later, the truth goes out.
0:35.5	How did Carl end up with the shirt?
0:37.1	How did you throw it away the shirt? He threw it away.
0:39.1	I got one to.
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