How many times have you had a craving for Jimmy John’s that wouldn’t go away? All-day long, all you could think about were those delicious subs. Let’s not forget about their big chocolate chunk cookies. You can’t leave the restaurant without at least one of those cookies. No matter if you’re eating the food there or to go, the Jimmy John’s experience is with you long after you’ve taken your last bite. Somehow James John Liautaud has been able to maintain his humbleness after all his success. Some people would be full of themselves, but he is a person who understands how hard it was to achieve his goals, and he is at a point in this life where he can enjoy the fruits of his labor.
It all began when he was just 19 years older
A person who’s 19 is still wet behind their ears. James didn’t believe in taking time off to have an extended childhood; he went straight to work. He opened his first sandwich shop at just 19 years old. Let that sink in for just a few minutes. At the ripe old age of 19, he had his own business. It’s hard to imagine that a young person could be so driven that they were able to pull something like this off at such a young age. It goes to show that James was determined to succeed and used his youth and vitality to do so.
James no longer owns Jimmy John’s
James sold Jimmy John’s for a whopping 3 billion dollars. That’s a whole lot of salami! It’s hard to imagine the 19-year-old boy who started his sub shop could ever believe that someday his business would be worth billions of dollars. The sale of his company has made John one of the richest men in the world. However, all that money hasn’t gone to his head. Sure, he loves his toys as much as any guy out there, but he has kept things in balance. He proves that a person can have nice things and still desire to move forward in life.
His work ethic still shines post-Jimmy John’s
Even though James is no longer at the helm of Jimmy John’s, he’s still busting his tail every day. There isn’t a day that goes by when he doesn’t wake up at 4:30 in the morning. His mornings start early, and he’s at work within a few hours afterward. The only thing that stands between his bed and work is a morning exercise routine. Exercising in the morning keeps him physically fit, and it also keeps his mind sharp as a task.
The future is whatever he decides to take it
Right now, James is still focused on business and taking care of his family. He is an avid hunter and fisherman who says that he or his sons catch 90 % of the meat his family eats. If business and harvesting food don’t keep him busy, then no doubt his love of sportscars and his other toys will. It looks like James isn’t going to slow down even after he sold off his signature restaurant chain.