Focused Vision: From Dorm Room to 750 Stores | The CEV Collection Story with Jamal Robinson

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 successTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro / “Get Your Money Black Man” Opener01:00 – Introducing Jamal Robinson & CEV Collection02:50 – Giving Flowers: Wife, Family, Mentors04:30 – Fort Wayne Roots & Early Creativity06:10 – College Journey, Networking, & Eyewear Origins08:00 – Launching CEV Collection: 750 Stores Nationwide10:40 – The Meaning of Clear Eye View (Focused Vision Pillars)13:30 – Jalen Smith’s Injury, Comeback, and Brand Philosophy15:00 – Spiritual Corner: Trust in the Lord18:00 – Physical Corner: Your Body Is a Temple20:00 – Marathon Mindset, Discipline, Rest & Meditation25:00 – Mental Corner: Each Level Requires a New You28:00 – Leadership & the EOS (Traction) System33:00 – Financial Corner: Learning the Language of Money42:00 – Believe in a Dream: Serving 750–1000 Youth47:00 – Bamboo Season: Seeds, Roots & Harvest48:30 – Either/Or Round50:00 – Agree/Disagree Round51:00 – Superpower: Time Travel52:10 – Good Medicine Segment55:00 – You Didn’t Ask (Ace vs. Jack Wisdom)59:30 – Closing Message & Make Love the CultureTap in — this one is a masterclass.Subscribe for more episodes that feed your spiritual, physical, mental, and financial growth — the Funky Four Corners of Life.📲 Follow The Network on IG: @podcast_with_prejean🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeSubscribe to The Network." You never know — you might need it."