We recently connected with Travis Wilder and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Travis with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
Definitely my parents! Without a doubt! I’ve watched my parents grind to make a better living for me and my brother ever since I was born. I often get asked this question a lot. I used to remember when I was young, sometimes I wouldn’t see my dad for days at a time. But it wasn’t because he wasn’t present. It’s because he was working so much overtime to provide a great life for his family. By the time I would get up for school, he was already gone to work, and by the time he would get home at night, I was already sleep. That’s how many hours he was working. So, anytime I get tired, I think about the sacrifices my dad made for me when I was young, and it keeps me motivated to do the same and provide the same type of life for my son like my dad did for me.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
My name is Travis Wilder, serial entrepreneur, born in Detroit, MI. I come from a very hard working family who has always kept God first.
My mother and father raised my brother and I up in the church. So, every business endeavor that I pursue, I always seek God first and incorporate God in it in some way, shape, or form. The name of my parent company is called C&T 413 LLC. C&T stands for my business partner and my first name and the 413 is derived from our favorite Bible scripture: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
It’s important for me to always give God his praise because without him, I am nothing.
Under the C&T 413 LLC umbrella, God Got Me lifestyle brand and Spiritual Sports Socks were birthed.
God Got Me is a lifestyle brand that reinforces the fact that no matter what life throws your way, you can rest in the fact that God will always have your back.
Spiritual Sports Socks is a Christian based custom sock brand. We create socks with Bible verse on them and also customized sports socks with high definition pictures of your choice on them.
By day, I’m a Mortgage Underwriter. I’ve been in the mortgage industry since I graduated college back in 2004.
I’m also an investor in many different start up brands.
I graduated from Elmira College in 2004 with my degree in Business Administration. During my college years, I had the opportunity to intern on Wall Street at the New York Stock Exchange.
As a former college basketball player, I understand that time management, dedication, and hard work are ingredients to be successful in life.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
The 3 most impactful skills for me are:
1. Confidence
2. Resilience
3. Gratitude
In everything you set out to do in life, you must have confidence. If you don’t believe you can achieve a certain goal, you may as well not even pursue it. All things start in the mind and then translate over to action. My faith in God has gotten me thru many adversities and tough times.
The second trait is you have to be resilient. There is an old adage that says “Tough times don’t last, Tough people do”. I love that statement because tough times hits everybody and it’s how you handle the tough times that can make or break you. You have to dig deep and have a relationship with God to handle high pressure situations. I know for a fact that if I didn’t have a relationship with God, that there are some times where I would have lost my mind dealing with certain situation. God is the ultimate weapon!
Lastly, you have to practice the art of gratitude. I always say to myself that as quickly as you obtain success, it can get taken away from you just as quick. I don’t ever think I’m bigger or better than the next person and I always live by the phrase “We are blessed to be a blessing”. Anytime I’m blessed, I try to pass on a blessing to someone else. I’m extremely grateful for the life God has given me and I will never think I’m too big for anything. Community service and making people feel good are very important to me. God blesses us to be a blessing and to pass on positivity to others.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents ever did for me was introducing me to Christ at an early age and always instilling confidence in me as well.
My mother taught me about establishing a relationship with God ever since I was a kid. This has been the most impactful thing that has ever happened to me. I lean on God when I can’t understand certain things in life. It brings a sense of calamity to me and I always know that I will be alright in any situation I face.
My dad has told me since I could remember that I can do anything I set my mind to. My dad has never told me I couldn’t accomplish something. That does something to you as a kid. You feel like you can literally conquer the world.
I am forever grateful for my parents and I always want to acknowledge them because I am a product of them by way of God, so Big Shoutout to Willie and Gloria Wilder….I LOVE YA’LL FOR LIFE!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.godgotmestore.com
- Instagram: @godgotmestore
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.wilder4?mibextid=nW3QTL
- Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/travis-wilder-ggm82
- Twitter: @SSS_CT413
