Life Loyal #1: From Brotherhood to Business | Jeff Borysiewicz, Founder of Corona Cigar Co.

The Life Loyal series begins with Sigma Chi alumnus and entrepreneur Jeff Borysiewicz, founder of Corona Cigar Company, Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm, and FSG Beef. Jeff joins Dave & Woody to reflect on how his undergraduate Sigma Chi experience at UCF helped shape the relationships, confidence, work ethic, and leadership skills that followed him throughout his life. What began as an 18-year-old looking for friendship and independence became a lifelong connection to a diverse group of brothers—and an early lesson in the importance of surrounding yourself with good people.The conversation moves from fraternity life to entrepreneurship as Jeff shares his philosophy of pursuing opportunities rather than simply taking risks, building businesses that don't require the owner to make every decision, and empowering employees to operate according to clear principles.He also discusses balancing business and family, involving his sons in his work from an early age, and why hands-on experience remains one of life's best teachers.In the Life Loyal lightning round, Jeff talks cigars, bourbon, business books, undergraduate memories—including the infamous “Sig the Pig”—and offers a wonderfully simple definition of success: being able to sleep well at night with a clear conscience.Ultimately, the conversation comes back to legacy. Jeff challenges today's undergraduates to recognize that they are temporary stewards of something much larger than themselves and reminds alumni that lifelong brotherhood carries with it a responsibility to mentor, volunteer, serve, and pass along the values they inherited.It's an appropriate beginning to Life Loyal: Success isn't simply what you build—it's what you leave behind.A special thanks to Jeff Borysiewicz, founder and president of Corona Cigar Company and our inaugural Life Loyal guest, for joining Dave & Woody and sharing his thoughts on brotherhood, entrepreneurship, family, leadership, and leaving a legacy.Learn more about Jeff, Corona Cigar Company, Florida Sun Grown tobacco, and The Ultimate Cigar Experience at:Corona Cigar CompanyCoronaCigar.comPremium cigars and alcoholic beverages are intended for adults of legal age. Please enjoy responsibly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-can-help-with-dave-woody--5807494/support.