EP 239: Legacy, Leadership & the Fast Lane of Events w/ Christy Cox Spencer

From Near Collapse to Comeback: How Christy Cox Spencer Saved Her Business Against All Odds

What would you do if your business lost 90% of its revenue overnight?

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs United Podcast, hosts John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann sit down with Christy Cox Spencer—President of JKS Incorporated and owner of Robert Hall—to unpack a story of true entrepreneurial grit. When the pandemic hit Christy faced the unimaginable: mass layoffs, financial freefall, and betting her retirement savings on a comeback.

🎯 Discover how she rebuilt from rock bottom, found creative ways to serve high-demand clients, and why Winston-Salem, NC, might just be one of the most under-the-radar event hubs in the country.

This episode is for entrepreneurs who know the hustle is real—and that success often starts at your lowest point.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to lead through crisis and hard decisions

• The creative thinking that helped Christy pivot and thrive

• Why betting on yourself is the boldest—and smartest—move you can make

👉 Tap into Christy’s story and walk away inspired to face your next challenge head-on.

Timestamps:00:00 - COVID’s devastating impact on events
01:03 - Meet Christy Cox Spencer
02:00 - How Robert Hall came to life
03:30 - Behind the scenes of elite event planning
05:04 - From JKS to motorsports: diversifying services
09:41 - The weirdest and wildest event requests
12:23 - Why Winston-Salem?
15:44 - Entrepreneurial lessons from the frontlines
18:39 - Final thoughts on resilience and passion