Fall down seven. Get up eight. That’s the secret to life.
The Seven Eight Podcast is your comeback anthem—featuring raw stories of resilience, mindset shifts, and rising stronger after life knocks you down. Hosted by Michael Johnson and Lexi Ruffell, each episode explores the beauty, brutality, and breakthrough moments that shape who we become.
Whether you’re in the fall, the rise, or somewhere in between—you belong here. Listen in, rise up, and join the movement.
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Fall down seven. Get up eight. That’s the secret to life.
The Seven Eight Podcast is your comeback anthem—featuring raw stories of resilience, mindset shifts, and rising stronger after life knocks you down. Hosted by Michael Johnson and Lexi Ruffell, each episode explores the beauty, brutality, and breakthrough moments that shape who we become.
Whether you’re in the fall, the rise, or somewhere in between—you belong here. Listen in, rise up, and join the movement.
Episode 15: 217 Rejections Later: How Howard Schultz Built Starbucks Anyway
The Seven Eight Podcast
46 minutes 57 seconds
4 months ago
Episode 15: 217 Rejections Later: How Howard Schultz Built Starbucks Anyway
What do 217 rejections, a Brooklyn upbringing, and Italian espresso have in common? They all helped shape the billion-dollar brand we now know as Starbucks.
In this episode, Michael and Lexi dive into the real story of Howard Schultz, the man who didn’t found Starbucks, but turned it into a global phenomenon. Discover how Schultz’s relentless pursuit of his vision (despite over 200 “no’s”) is a perfect example of what it means to live a Seven Eight life.
From swinging for the fences like Babe Ruth to recognizing the power of small daily acts, this episode blends inspiring business lessons with raw personal insights you can apply immediately, whether you’re building a brand, chasing a dream, or just trying to get back up after a fall.
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/myQagHbCLuA
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The Seven Eight Podcast
Fall down seven. Get up eight. That’s the secret to life.
The Seven Eight Podcast is your comeback anthem—featuring raw stories of resilience, mindset shifts, and rising stronger after life knocks you down. Hosted by Michael Johnson and Lexi Ruffell, each episode explores the beauty, brutality, and breakthrough moments that shape who we become.
Whether you’re in the fall, the rise, or somewhere in between—you belong here. Listen in, rise up, and join the movement.
