In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Devin Johnson, the current Chief Executive Officer of Kennected, an Indianapolis-based SaaS company with a staggering 20,000+ users.

Devin is not just an accomplished entrepreneur but also a visionary leader and marketing maestro. Under his leadership, Kennected has achieved unprecedented success, boasting 55 employees and an impressive $25 million in total sales, earning a spot on the prestigious INC. 5000 ranking at #438 with an astounding 1,102% growth in 2022.

Devin's vision transcends mere business success; he aspires to build a world where relationships hold more value than money, fostering a culture of mutual support among professionals. This noble vision has led Kennected to be recognized as a "Top Place to Work" in Indianapolis.

While he is thriving now, his life journey hasn't been without its share of challenges. At the age of 15, faced with a family struggling with adversity and a father actively selling drugs, he began reselling sneakers to earn money and eventually delved into the world of limited edition releases and flips.

At 16, he took a step further by getting a moped and participating in trade shows. Tragically, at the age of 21, Devin's father passed away due to an overdose.

Throughout these trials, Devin clung to a crucial mindset: "This isn't a forever thing."

He discovered that focusing on small wins helped him overcome negativity, and he urged others to change their perspective and avoid getting stuck in the difficulties of the present moment. He emphasized the importance of not succumbing to a victim mindset.

Devin also shared valuable insights about building confidence, creating ego, and harnessing momentum to move forward.

He believes that you can control three critical aspects of your life: your mindset, your actions, and your reactions.

When confronted with tough decisions, he stressed the importance of learning from them and transitioning from gut instincts to data-driven choices.Devin also touched on the significance of creating a robust business infrastructure, using an L10 meeting structure, and organizing finance-only meetings to drive the company forward.

He defined confidence as keeping small promises to oneself and identified ego as the consistency in one's confidence, providing direction and personal and organizational momentum.Even when things seem to blow up, Devin reminded listeners that they already possess good people, processes, and technology.

At the age of 26, he now leads a 55-person company, showcasing that no matter how tough things may appear, a fresh start awaits each day when you lay down to rest.Join us in this inspiring podcast as we explore Devin Johnson's remarkable journey from reselling sneakers to becoming the CEO of a thriving SaaS company, filled with wisdom, resilience, and valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders alike.

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