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Tommy Shuey's Journey into Wine and Hospitality
Tommy Shuey shares his unique journey from playing lacrosse in Dallas and at Hofstra University to spearheading a cutting-edge wine storage and hospitality business. He recounts his early love for sports, his first jobs in high school, and his career trajectory from investment banking to entrepreneurial ventures in technology. Shuey discusses the creation of 55 Seventy, a luxury wine storage club in Dallas, his strategies for growth, and their upcoming expansion to Houston. He emphasizes the importance of hiring great people and adapting to members' needs. The episode also delves into memorable wine experiences, including tastings of rare vintages, and concludes with Shuey's involvement in the Rise School charity.
Timestamps:
00:00 Oldest and Most Expensive Wines at the Club
01:17 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:06 Tommy's Upbringing and Family Background
03:01 Discovering Lacrosse and Early Sports Journey
04:27 High School Lacrosse and College Recruitment
06:32 College Lacrosse and Transition to Coaching
23:28 Early Career and Investment Banking
32:11 Building the Business: From Bankruptcy Consulting to Tech Platform
33:30 Navigating COVID-19: Shifts in Roles and Marketing Challenges
35:38 Discovering the Wine Storage Opportunity
37:07 Launching the Wine Club: From Concept to Reality
37:22 Key Lessons in Hospitality and Team Building
48:19 Expanding the Vision: Houston and Beyond
55:48 C-Suite Closers: Personal Insights and Reflections
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-shuey-5231b115/
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https://dallas.55seventy.com/
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