From NFL Pro to Corporate ALL-Star with Winston Justice

Winston Justice is an Investment Manager at Alliance Bernstein and a Co-Founder of Electro Coffee Shops. He was a former National Football League Player – the League’s 2010 Walter Payton Man of the Year and has now recruited as financial advisor of Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Winston started Wealth Management in 2015 at Wells Fargo Securities in Southwest Florida. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California and had his MBA Degree from George Washington University.[00:01 – 07:07] Opening SegmentI welcome our guest for the episode, Winston JusticeWinston talks about his backgroundPivoting successfully in the business from being a National Football Player[07:08 – 18:24] Making an Identity from an Athlete to Corporate OfficeDealing with career transitionAthlete’s mindset in building their platforms and creating their networkCatching up in a Big Corporate WorldWells Fargo SecuritiesEarning Degrees and Certifications from UniversityMaking the Post-Career PlanSurrounding with the best peopleSeparating identity as a Player vs being an associate in the office[18:25 – 30:24] Moving with Career and Passion  What happens next being at Wells FargoFinancial ManagerPortfolio ManagerDifference between going to a big wirehouse to a boutique shopThe adjustments in moving from Southern California to Middle Tennessee  Becoming a Christian and going in Mission TripsLaunching Coffee ShopsVenture capital fund and finance[30:25 – 37:06] Closing SegmentWhat does success look like for Winston Justice?Where does he spend most of his time?Does he still keep up and watch the game? Connect with Winston. See Links Below.Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“If you surround yourself with the right type of people, when a problem does arise, a biz issue or you have something you want to pursue, you do pull in and ask those questions to get this knowledge and to make a more educated choice.” – Winston Justice“People would rather talk with a current player that’s actually playing, than one that hasn’t.” – Winston Justice“Real value is actually roll-up your sleeves and being part of the process of expanding the revenue and not just making investment and hoping it works out.” – Winston JusticeResources Mentioned: Alliance Bernstein------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Winston! Visit their website at https://www.bernstein.com/ and send him an e-mail at [email protected] Connect with Excelsior GP:Excelsior GP WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeConnect with me:LinkedInLIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US  A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.