Episode 5 - How to Rally Teams Around Your Vision with Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson has worked everywhere—music A&R, gaming (he got Steven Spielberg's approval for a Jurassic Park VR game), hospitality, and now as EVP at Magic Johnson Enterprises. What connects it all? Vision. And the ability to get people rowing in the same direction without using fear.

Andre breaks down how MJE evaluates partners (it starts with how they treat their people), where the next sports investment opportunities are hiding, and why the gaming industry's customer feedback loop should be required learning for every entrepreneur.

What you'll learn:
• How to get your team aligned when they can't see your vision yet
• Why fear-based leadership produces short-term wins but long-term failure
• How to evaluate potential partners by watching how they treat subordinates

Links & Resources:
Follow Everett on LinkedIn:   / everettksands  
Follow Andre on LinkedIn:   / andre-johnson-31a8587  
Learn more about Magic Johnson Enterprises: https://magicjohnsonenterprises.com
Learn more about Lendistry: https://lendistry.com
Keep the conversation going at https://smallbusinessunscripted.com

Timestamps:
00:30 – Introduction to Andre Johnson and Magic Johnson Enterprises
02:00 – Andre's Journey from Music to Business Development
03:30 – Transitioning from Music to Gaming
07:00 – Asset Management and Hospitality Ventures
08:05 – Working at Magic Johnson Enterprises
09:55 – Leadership and Vision in Business
13:00 – Community Empowerment and Partnerships
16:05 – Navigating Partnerships and Investments
18:55 – WNBA's Growth and Excitement
22:10 – Opportunities in STEM and Gaming
25:25 – Location Matters in Investments
27:15 – Leading Through Change
31:00 – The Importance of Customer Feedback
32:55 – Paying Attention to the Details