Send us a textTommy Shuey shares his unique journey from playing lacrosse in Dallas and at Hofstra University to spearheading a cutting-edge wine storage and hospitality business. He recounts his early love for sports, his first jobs in high school, and his career trajectory from investment banking to entrepreneurial ventures in technology. Shuey discusses the creation of 55 Seventy, a luxury wine storage club in Dallas, his strategies for growth, and their upcoming expansion to Houston. He emphasizes the importance of hiring great people and adapting to members' needs. The episode also delves into memorable wine experiences, including tastings of rare vintages, and concludes with Shuey's involvement in the Rise School charity.Timestamps:00:00 Oldest and Most Expensive Wines at the Club01:17 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:06 Tommy's Upbringing and Family Background03:01 Discovering Lacrosse and Early Sports Journey04:27 High School Lacrosse and College Recruitment06:32 College Lacrosse and Transition to Coaching23:28 Early Career and Investment Banking32:11 Building the Business: From Bankruptcy Consulting to Tech Platform33:30 Navigating COVID-19: Shifts in Roles and Marketing Challenges35:38 Discovering the Wine Storage Opportunity37:07 Launching the Wine Club: From Concept to Reality37:22 Key Lessons in Hospitality and Team Building48:19 Expanding the Vision: Houston and Beyond55:48 C-Suite Closers: Personal Insights and ReflectionsCheck out Tommy on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-shuey-5231b115/Check out 55 Seventy Here:https://dallas.55seventy.com/Check out Great State Hat here! greatstatehat.comHelp support the podcast by subscribing!Watch the full podcasts on The C-Suite Show YouTube!Follow me on Social Media!LinkedInInstagramXInterested in my real estate brokerage firm? Check it out here: Paladin Partners!

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