People ask me all the time who inspires me.
They expect a list of big names. Gary Vee. Neil Patel. Seth Godin. Maybe even Oprah if they want to catch me off guard.
And I get it. Those are household names for a reason. They’ve built empires. They’ve written the books and landed on the stages. They’re impressive.
But when I think about who really inspires me — the kind of inspiration that hits me in the chest and makes me want to be better — it’s not any of those people.
It’s Davon.
Davon (pronounced Day-vin) is the CEO of Wrap Happy, a clean eating wrap company based in the Golden Isles of Georgia.
You probably haven’t heard his name yet.
But I’m telling you — you will.
Davon didn’t stumble into business. He was born into it. He comes from a long line of entrepreneurs — people who knew what it meant to create something from nothing, who believed in service over flash, and who worked not just for income but for legacy.
That shapes you in ways books and courses never could.
Davon saw the good and the hard — the early mornings, the setbacks, the late nights, the perseverance it takes to keep building even when no one is watching.
That’s where he learned hustle. That’s where he learned heart.
And when life tested him, that’s what he leaned on.
Davon graduated college during the middle of COVID.
Businesses were shutting down. People were losing jobs left and right. The world was upside down.
He could have waited for things to settle. He could have played it safe.
Instead, he took a corporate job and excelled. But even then, something inside of him was stirring.
He didn’t want to just succeed — he wanted to build something real. Something that would matter. Something he could stand behind and say, “This is mine.”
He didn’t want to just climb the ladder. He wanted to plant something in his own soil.
Home isn’t just geography. It’s heart.
For Davon, home was the Golden Isles.
He returned not because it was easy, but because it was right.
He came home to serve his community, to lead something meaningful, to create a business that didn’t just feed people — it cared for them.
That’s when he stepped into his role as CEO at Wrap Happy, a clean eating wrap company that’s about more than just fresh ingredients.
It’s about building something that nourishes both body and community.
I didn’t meet Davon at a big conference or a business networking event.
I met him one night while he was collecting my trash.
Yes. You read that right.
He was working a side job to keep his bigger dream alive.
And in that moment, he told me he was the CEO of Wrap Happy.
But that’s not what floored me.
What got me was what he said next.
He looked me in the eye and asked, “What could I do better?”
That’s when I knew I was looking at a different kind of leader. Someone who wasn’t chasing ego or likes or clicks — just growth. Just service. Just truth.
I visited Wrap Happy not long after.
And everything about that place reflected Davon’s heart.
The way he greeted people. The way he checked in with customers. The way he asked again and again, “How can we make this better?”
He talked to me about his dream.
He wants Wrap Happy to go national. He’s not playing small. He’s not looking to be just another local wrap spot. He’s thinking scale, impact, legacy.
But he’s not rushing it. He’s doing it right. One order at a time. One conversation at a time. One clean wrap at a time.
You ever watch America’s Got Talent? That moment when the golden buzzer gets slammed and confetti falls and the world pauses because everyone feels something deep?
That’s what it felt like standing in Wrap Happy.
There was no camera. No crowd. No confetti.
Just one man giving everything he had to a dream — and asking, humbly, how to make it better.
That’s a golden buzzer moment if I’ve ever seen one.
He deserves all the applause, even if he never asks for it.
We live in a world that celebrates fast. Fast wins. Fast money. Fast exits.
But I believe the real future of American business isn’t viral.
It’s steady.
It’s rooted.
It looks like Davon.
It looks like someone who works three jobs to keep a dream alive.
Someone who comes home exhausted and still makes time to write down new ideas.
Someone who doesn’t care if the world is watching.
He’s thinking bigger than himself. He’s thinking about community. About long-term impact. About legacy.
I was sitting in a local hangout spot the other day. Just watching people come and go, sipping something warm, and having one of those slow, ordinary afternoons.
That’s when I saw him.
A man walked in — well dressed, clean cut, well kept. The kind of guy who clearly takes pride in how he shows up, even when life is heavy.
He asked if he could apply for a dishwasher job.
I wasn’t trying to listen in, but I heard him tell the person at the counter he had seen the job posted on Facebook.
Then he said his company had failed.
He said he was a single dad.
He said he had four kids.
And then he asked if they were hiring.
There was no pride in his voice — but there was no shame either. Just honesty. Just hope.
That moment stopped me.
Because while he’s not the same person as Davon, he’s part of the same story.
He’s one of the people I’m inspired by.
Not because he’s crushing it on social. Not because his business is thriving. But because he’s still showing up.
He’s doing whatever it takes to take care of his family.
He put on a clean shirt, stood up straight, and walked in to ask for an opportunity.
That’s the kind of courage that doesn’t get enough credit.
I don’t know his name. I may never see him again. But I see his strength.
And that, too, is what the future of business looks like.
Davon taught me something I didn’t know I needed to learn.
It’s not about the highlight reel.
It’s about the question.
What can I do better?
That’s the question that separates the talkers from the builders.
That’s the question that keeps you going when the money runs low and the pressure is high.
That’s the question at the heart of every lasting business.
Davon doesn’t have to ask it. He chooses to.
And that tells me everything I need to know about who he is.
There’s something sacred about coming home.
You remember who you are. You remember who you’re doing it for.
Davon came home to build something that would matter here — not just somewhere else.
He came home to serve his neighbors. His community. His people.
And he’s doing it with integrity, grit, and vision.
We celebrate viral wins and flashy brands.
But what about the quiet giants?
The ones who are building brick by brick, not shortcut by shortcut.
The ones who stay after closing to sweep the floor.
The ones who keep going even when nobody’s clapping.
That’s Davon.
And that’s why he deserves his golden buzzer. Right now. No stage required.
I respect the big names. I really do.
But if you ask me who inspires me the most, it’s Davon.
Because he’s proof that you can start small and still think big.
That you can serve locally and dream nationally.
That you can keep your head down, do the work, and still build something that changes everything.
I will always choose the Davons of the world.
I will always choose heart over hype.
I will always choose legacy over likes.
Justin has a proven track record of delivering results for clients across a range of industries, including hospitality, technology, retail, and non-profit.