Justin Jay Johnson’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Before the age of 11, he survived two near-death experiences, endured 34 surgeries, lived with only a 1 in 10 chance of survival, and was told he would never speak again. For over a year he couldn’t eat food, and for years he breathed through a hole in his throat.
Yet, Justin calls the snowmobile accident that almost ended his life the second greatest day of his life (behind only his wedding), because it gave him the perspective and drive that fuels his success today.
Later in life, after making $0 in his first year in sales, Justin decided to “quit being average.”
That decision led him to become
- #1 sales rep at Salesforce
- CRO by age 33
- Recognized as a top CRO by 34
- Now the Founder & CEO of The Software Sales Coach, coaching and training thousands of Tech Sales professionals to reach their highest potential.
In this episode of The Seeds of Success Podcast, Justin shares how adversity shaped his mindset, why resilience is the foundation of greatness, and the exact principles he used to transform setbacks into rocket fuel for success.
We also dive into my own personal journey that includes leaving the tech sales world, and why I am taking sabbatical.
Connect with Justin Jay Johnson:
Website: https://www.justinjayjohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinjayjohnson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjayjohnson/
Connect with host, Colin Walters:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolin2322/