John Earl Shoaff (March 21, 1916 - September 6, 1965) was an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Here is a transcription of the recording of the presentation by Earl Shoaff that changed Jim's life and provides the secrets to his success. Well in a way you are right he did have a gift and did get a break. 9. Therein lies the great value of his simple message, and why it can be the turning point in your life. 35 Inspirational John Earl Shoaff Quotes On Success. J. Earl Shoaff, Jim Rohn's personal mentor, gives the presentation that changed Jim's life! He had that rare ability of simplifying the laws of success and abundance to where even children understood and successfully applied them. J. Earl Shoaff was one of those incredible people. “The planting of the seeds, in the earth, is basically and absolutely the same process that you use in the mental world.” John Earl Shoaff (known normally as either J Earl Shoaff or Earl Shoaff) was a multi-millionaire but before you think yeah right another successful person that just happens to have some gift or a lucky break that got him those mega bucks. Shoaff was President and Board Chairman of the Nutri-Bio Corporation, a direct sales organization which sold vitamin, mineral, and protein dietary food supplements. Anyone who ever heard Jim Rohn speak, knows the impact that Earl Shoaff had on his life.