How One Man Transformed Tragedy, Imprisonment, and Rejection into Unstoppable Purpose
THE TIKI FACTOR AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2026
Your losses don’t have to be permanent
This is your blueprint for transformation
The wait is almost over! Preorder The Tiki Factor today and be among the first to discover the 4 transformative principles that turned one man's devastating losses into unstoppable wins. This isn't motivation, it's a blueprint for survival, redemption, and breakthrough success.
Special Preorder Benefits:
✓ Guaranteed delivery on October 20, 2026 release day
✓ Exclusive preorder pricing - $28.99
✓ First access to bonus content and The TIKI Factor framework
✓ Join a community of survivors turned champions
What Leaders Are Saying
“Tiki, this is real. This is a man who came from the bottom, had every reason to quit, and still chose to rise. Moments that could have broken you became fuel for the climb.
This book is about discipline, vision, and faith. It is about building something solid when everything around you feels uncertain.
You didn’t just survive it. You built from it. The Tiki Factor is about commitment, the people you surround yourself with, and investing in who you are becoming.
This is not about sympathy. This is about possibility.
If you have ever been doubted, overlooked, or counted out, this story will speak to you.
From nothing to something. This is what it looks like when you never fold.”
Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins
Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
“What makes The Tiki Factor powerful is not just the story itself, but the spirit behind it. Tiki Davis writes with transparency, grit, and conviction. He does not just talk about overcoming adversity — he shows what transformation looks like when faith, resilience, and purpose come together.
This book will push people to think bigger, rise higher, and understand that God still uses imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things.”
Ashwin Santiago
The Lighthouse Church
“The Tiki Factor is a modern-day Pursuit of Happyness — a powerful story of grit, resilience, and the ability to overcome impossible odds.
What makes Tiki Davis unique is not just what he survived, but how he transformed pain, setbacks, and adversity into purpose and success long after athletics.
His message teaches student-athletes how to become players not only in sports, but in life. Eventually, the game ends for everyone, and young people need a blueprint for handling adversity, transition, leadership, and life beyond the field.
Any athletic department serious about developing the total student-athlete — mentally, emotionally, and professionally — should have this book in the hands of its players and bring Tiki Davis to campus to speak.
His story, principles, and life experience leave a lasting impact that extends far beyond the locker room and into every stage of life.”
Verge Ausberry
Athletic Director, LSU 30+ Years of Collegiate Athletic Leadership Experience
“The Tiki Factor is one of the most remarkable stories I have ever heard. It is a raw and real true tale that is heartbreaking, miraculous, inspiring, and redemptive all rolled up into one man’s improbable journey that will make you cry and cheer.
The boy who found a way to survive has written a book to help us all thrive. Once you start reading it, you will not be able to put it down — and that is a good thing because it will impact your life.”
Jon Gordon
18x bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter
“The story of Tiki Davis is one of true grit and survival. His relentless resilience in the pursuit of redemption stands as one of the most remarkable journeys of this generation.”
If you're seeking a polished success story where everything went perfectly, you've come to the wrong place. The TIKI Factor is the unflinching true story of Tiki Davis, who survived childhood violence, family incarceration, false accusations, community rejection, and crushing loss, yet refused to let any of it break him. This book is about survival, grit, and the unshakeable human spirit that persists even when every door slams shut.
Tiki Davis grew up in Odessa, Texas, raising himself without a father and navigating the streets before ever experiencing stability. By the age of ten, he had survived an attempted murder, a type of violence that was deemed normal in his environment. His mother died in prison, while his father and brother were also incarcerated. Tiki faced unfounded allegations that tarnished his reputation, leading to shame, isolation, and abandonment, even from his own community.
By all accounts, Tiki's story should have ended in tragedy, addiction, or incarceration. However, something inside him refused to accept that fate. Instead of becoming another statistic, Tiki decided to transform everything stacked against him into fuel for his success. He earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree, built thriving businesses in oil, real estate, and restaurants, and became a motivational speaker inspiring thousands. Rebuilding his life piece by piece, brick by brick, he emerged from the dirt to live freely and successfully in spiritual partnership with his creator.
And then he built something bigger than business: The TIKI Factor. Through his journey, Tiki discovered four simple yet profound principles that anyone can live by, principles that transformed his life and can transform yours. These aren't abstract concepts or feel-good platitudes. They're survival skills. They're the difference between staying down and getting back up. They're the blueprint for turning your losses into wins.
The TIKI Factor Framework
(4 Principles)
T - Total Commitment: Half-hearted efforts lead to half-lived lives. Total commitment means eliminating escape routes and deciding that failure is not an option. Tiki exemplifies this by committing to education despite doubts, building businesses without a safety net, and pursuing spiritual growth in the face of unpopularity.
I - Imagination: Your imagination is the preview of your future. Before Tiki became a businessman, he envisioned himself as one. Before earning degrees, he imagined being educated. Before achieving freedom, he visualized what it looked like.
K - Kindred Spirits: You become who you surround yourself with. Tiki learned this by first being with the wrong people, then intentionally connecting with those who believed in his vision.
I - Invest in Yourself: The best investment you can make is in yourself, your education, skills, health, mindset, and spiritual growth. Tiki exemplified this by pursuing degrees while others partied, learning business while others made excuses, and focusing on spiritual development while others remained stagnant.
The Tiki Factor is more than just a memoir; it's a movement for those who have been counted out, written off, or told they’ll never succeed.
Book Tiki To Speak
Bring Tiki Davis to Your Event: A Speaker Who's Lived What He Teaches
Tiki Davis cuts through the motivational fluff, delivering a powerful message that your losses don’t have to define you.
Tiki Davis is:
✓ A successful entrepreneur in oil, real estate, and business
✓ A motivational speaker impacting communities and organizations
✓ A mentor dedicated to helping others turn adversity into success
✓ He doesn’t just recite recycled quotes or tell you to "believe in yourself" without guidance.
✓ His speaking engagements resonate deeply with audiences, emphasizing transformation over mere inspiration.
✓ Tiki shares principles like Total Commitment, Imagination, Kindred Spirits, and Investment in Yourself to help transform your darkest chapter into your greatest comeback.
✓ Organizations invite him to provide essential guidance to teams facing adversity, communities in need of hope, and students striving for success.
✓ He underscores that faith requires action and reminds employees of their purpose, leaving every audience empowered and ready for change after his talks.
When companies seek to inspire resilience, build team cohesion, motivate sales teams, or foster a culture of accountability, Tiki delivers impactful solutions. His presentations translate the TIKI Factor principles into actionable strategies, reminding teams that success comes from making the most of what you have, not from perfect circumstances.
Nonprofits & Community Organizations
Nonprofits working with at-risk youth, formerly incarcerated individuals, and underserved communities bring Tiki in because he understands their struggles firsthand. Speaking from experience rather than theory, his message offers hope to those who’ve been told they’ll never succeed, along with a practical framework for real-world transformation.
Educational Institutions & Universities
Schools and universities invite Tiki to show students, especially those from challenging backgrounds, that education is the ultimate investment in themselves. His impactful story demonstrates that degrees matter and that commitment and imagination can help them overcome any obstacle.
Faith-Based Organizations & Churches
Churches and faith communities invite Tiki because his message is deeply spiritual without being preachy. He shares how his partnership with his creator sustained him through impossible circumstances and emphasizes that a spiritual foundation is essential for lasting success.
Conferences & Leadership Summits
Conference organizers book Tiki for unforgettable keynotes that resonate long after the event. His powerful, authentic presentations are filled with actionable takeaways, bringing energy and a practical framework to entrepreneurship, leadership, personal development, and industry gatherings.
Entrepreneurial Groups & Small Business Owners Entrepreneurs and business owners connect with Tiki because he built his businesses from the ground up, relying on grit, strategy, and The TIKI Factor principles. He teaches them how to stay committed during tough times, envision success despite doubt, find the right partners and mentors, and why investing in themselves is the best business decision they can make.
You're at a crossroads: return to familiar excuses or make a new choice. Tiki Davis faced unimaginable challenges, surviving an attempted murder, losing his mother to prison, and battling false accusations, but he didn't let them define him. Instead, he earned two degrees, built successful businesses, and created The TIKI Factor, which includes four transformative principles: Total Commitment, Imagination, Kindred Spirits, and Investment in Yourself. Your past isn't your prison, and it's never too late to change. Preorder The TIKI Factor and join those who refuse to let losses define them, if Tiki can succeed, so can you!
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2026
Your losses don’t have to be permanent
This is your blueprint for transformation
The wait is almost over! Preorder The Tiki Factor today and be among the first to discover the 4 transformative principles that turned one man's devastating losses into unstoppable wins. This isn't motivation, it's a blueprint for survival, redemption, and breakthrough success.
Special Preorder Benefits:
✓ Guaranteed delivery on October 20, 2026 release day
✓ Exclusive preorder pricing - $28.99
✓ First access to bonus content and The TIKI Factor framework
✓ Join a community of survivors turned champions
What Leaders Are Saying
“Tiki, this is real. This is a man who came from the bottom, had every reason to quit, and still chose to rise. Moments that could have broken you became fuel for the climb.
This book is about discipline, vision, and faith. It is about building something solid when everything around you feels uncertain.
You didn’t just survive it. You built from it. The Tiki Factor is about commitment, the people you surround yourself with, and investing in who you are becoming.
This is not about sympathy. This is about possibility.
If you have ever been doubted, overlooked, or counted out, this story will speak to you.
From nothing to something. This is what it looks like when you never fold.”
Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins
Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
“What makes The Tiki Factor powerful is not just the story itself, but the spirit behind it. Tiki Davis writes with transparency, grit, and conviction. He does not just talk about overcoming adversity — he shows what transformation looks like when faith, resilience, and purpose come together.
This book will push people to think bigger, rise higher, and understand that God still uses imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things.”
Ashwin Santiago
The Lighthouse Church
“The Tiki Factor is a modern-day Pursuit of Happyness — a powerful story of grit, resilience, and the ability to overcome impossible odds.
What makes Tiki Davis unique is not just what he survived, but how he transformed pain, setbacks, and adversity into purpose and success long after athletics.
His message teaches student-athletes how to become players not only in sports, but in life. Eventually, the game ends for everyone, and young people need a blueprint for handling adversity, transition, leadership, and life beyond the field.
Any athletic department serious about developing the total student-athlete — mentally, emotionally, and professionally — should have this book in the hands of its players and bring Tiki Davis to campus to speak.
His story, principles, and life experience leave a lasting impact that extends far beyond the locker room and into every stage of life.”
Verge Ausberry
Athletic Director, LSU 30+ Years of Collegiate Athletic Leadership Experience
“The Tiki Factor is one of the most remarkable stories I have ever heard. It is a raw and real true tale that is heartbreaking, miraculous, inspiring, and redemptive all rolled up into one man’s improbable journey that will make you cry and cheer.
The boy who found a way to survive has written a book to help us all thrive. Once you start reading it, you will not be able to put it down — and that is a good thing because it will impact your life.”
Jon Gordon
18x bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter
“The story of Tiki Davis is one of true grit and survival. His relentless resilience in the pursuit of redemption stands as one of the most remarkable journeys of this generation.”