He Built a Wall of Air Jordans. Then Sold Them All to Survive 2009. | Robert Mahaffey

It started with a bribe. Robert Mahaffey's mom promised him his first pair of Air Jordans if he memorized the Book of Philemon. He did. That was the beginning of an obsession.Robert built a wall of Jordans, one through fourteen, in acrylic cases. Then 2009 hit and he sold every last pair to keep his family afloat. In this conversation with Wally Elibiary, he ties that story to the one skill that actually wins clients and partners: being curious enough to ask one real question and then shut up and listen.A story about sneakers that is really about how you build trust.