We had the good fortune of connecting with James Odie and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi James, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I’ve always wanted to be in control of my own destiny. and I’ve always wanted the freedom of having my own time and utilizing my energy in building my own business. I’ve always been into helping people so that was a thing that I have always use to motivate me to build and not settle, take risk and one day the odds would be on my side.

I never wanted my sons to have to go through the hardship that I’ve experienced in my life so that was one of the biggest motivations to build a company, a brand even if they were to go there own way, the family business would always be here for them. Last but not least me and my wife have a lot of people that depend on us, and we would need more than a 9-5 to help out and to show others that it can be done.

Therefore we took the initiative to create the life that we’ve visioned with Odie Group, LLC.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I’m the owner of Odie Group Transport in Dallas Texas, where we’ve just recently started building a fleet of diesel trucks. In 2018 I started an LLC. Then in 2020 I started my own trucking authority then acquired A box truck in the same year. I learned from a few failures as well as from success. Starting from the bottom learning to book my own loads, compliance, safety and everything that came with the business. Fast forward to 2021 me and my wife recently purchased and added 3 semi diesels to our fleet which we call them his, hers and theirs. We also just recently open a car lot in Paris, Texas, that my sons run and operate called Odie Group Auto Sales. Me and my sons also own a music publishing company under Odie Group, LLC. I’m CEO of Coo101 Global an entertainment company which I’m also an artist on. We have a merch line under Odie Group, LLC as well that will release at the top of the year in 2022 starting with our OG Stamped Hats.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
The city of Dallas is a cool city with lots of entertainment, bars and a lot of good restaurants. Me personally I like to hang out in and around the Downtown area. Theirs Many places to eat and plenty of things to do here in Dallas.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First off I want to think my business partner, my wife Teffany, who has been down through the fire with me and we’re now able to enjoy the fruits of our labor. My sons Buc Odie and James Odie III who has been a great part of helping the vision become reality. My partner Ray who was the one that show me the ropes in the car business and is also my partner in the entertainment business. Our families who has looked out for us in our time of need they know who they are.

Instagram: @_Executivejames

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesjjuceodie

Youtube: https://youtu.be/TCdzlAZWh14

Image Credits
Odie Group, LLC

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