On this episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, CEO and CEV Collection co-founder Jamal Robinson breaks down the journey from customizing sunglasses in a dorm room… to scaling a national eyewear brand in 750+ stores.

This episode blends entrepreneurship, spiritual grounding, leadership development, and community impact — the exact blueprint our culture needs.

You’ll learn:
• The 3 pillars of the Clear Eye View philosophy
• How to overcome fear, failure, and self-doubt
• Why every level of growth requires a new version of you
• How to read financial statements like a real CEO
• The importance of planting seeds in our youth
• How spiritual + physical discipline fuel success

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro / “Get Your Money Black Man” Opener
01:00 – Introducing Jamal Robinson & CEV Collection
02:50 – Giving Flowers: Wife, Family, Mentors
04:30 – Fort Wayne Roots & Early Creativity
06:10 – College Journey, Networking, & Eyewear Origins
08:00 – Launching CEV Collection: 750 Stores Nationwide
10:40 – The Meaning of Clear Eye View (Focused Vision Pillars)
13:30 – Jalen Smith’s Injury, Comeback, and Brand Philosophy
15:00 – Spiritual Corner: Trust in the Lord
18:00 – Physical Corner: Your Body Is a Temple
20:00 – Marathon Mindset, Discipline, Rest & Meditation
25:00 – Mental Corner: Each Level Requires a New You
28:00 – Leadership & the EOS (Traction) System
33:00 – Financial Corner: Learning the Language of Money
42:00 – Believe in a Dream: Serving 750–1000 Youth
47:00 – Bamboo Season: Seeds, Roots & Harvest
48:30 – Either/Or Round
50:00 – Agree/Disagree Round
51:00 – Superpower: Time Travel
52:10 – Good Medicine Segment
55:00 – You Didn’t Ask (Ace vs. Jack Wisdom)
59:30 – Closing Message & Make Love the Culture

Tap in — this one is a masterclass.

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