The Greatness Machine

TGM Classic | Shayla Gifford | From College Dropout to Game-Changing Entrepreneur


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Is college really the only pathway to success?


Shayla Gifford, entrepreneur, loan officer, Branch Manager at Guild Mortgage, VP of Sales Development, and national coach, has proven that a college diploma is not the only key to success. 


Leaving behind the confines of a classroom, her insatiable curiosity and unwavering ambition propelled her toward a destiny far beyond what she could have imagined. The journey, however, was not without its challenges. Shayla faced rejection and failure before she found success outside of her comfort zone. 


Join us as we unravel the story of a college dropout who defied expectations, defied convention, and emerged as a game-changing entrepreneur.


In this inspiring episode, Darius and Shayla share their invaluable lessons as entrepreneurs. They highlight the importance of persistence, transcending comfort zones for success, being coachable, and thinking bigger. Tune in for motivating insights that will empower your entrepreneurial journey.


Topics include:

  • What Shayla learned during her involvement in network marketing
  • What inspired Shayla to value authenticity over conformity
  • How Shayla handled rejections during her transition into the mortgage business
  • Finding and appreciating people’s great qualities when recruiting and leading them
  • The benefits of building a close-knit team and fostering a supportive environment
  • The importance of persistence and not letting temporary obstacles define failure
  • Achieving success outside of your comfort zone
  • How to be coachable and why it matters
  • What makes a good coach
  • The value of thinking bigger and not limiting oneself
  • And other topics…

  • Connect with Shayla:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaygiff/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayla-gifford-3019396/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGaSsziZzd-RGC4KebhRyqw 


    Connect with Darius:

    Website: ⁠https://therealdarius.com/⁠

    Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/⁠

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine⁠ 

    Book: The Core Value Equation ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708



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