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Episode 033 - Noah Elias

On today’s episode of The Wow Factor,

We are joined by Creative Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Author, Noah Ellis. After the split of his parents, a very self-aware nine-year-old, Noah, makes a decision to give his life to Christ. This gift sparks the inspiration of entrepreneurship in his growing artistic abilities. We hear the story of how Noah operates and grows his brand prior to the uprise of today’s advanced Social Media and Mobile/Web Technology. Noah has done work for brands like Disney and Costco and has worked with top-performing artists such as Pink and ZZ Top. While Noah’s creativity and artistic abilities have driven him and his companies to the top, it’s his relentless mission to spread the Gospel that’s been his true success, not the dollars that he’s earned.

In this episode…

Brad and Noah discuss why you need to always be hungry to learn new skills and take advantage of new technology in your business. Why being driven by passion is the only way to push forward when times get tough, how collaboration can move the needle further than you can alone, and why all your business success is trivial when your real purpose is to live for the Lord. 

 Highlights:

  • When you feel “The Pucker Factor” you're on the right track in your business 

  • Stages of life & business - Infancy to Mastery

  • Turning Confederate Dollars into Kingdom Stock

  • Salvation to Sacrifice to Rewards

  • How you can study with Noah through his Master’s Program

  • How to recognize your unique gifts

  • Noah’s mission to help Orphans diagnosed with AIDS, overseas

  • The importance of living a lifestyle of stewardship

  • Why you need to focus 100% on your business and go all in

 

Key Take Away: Use the gift given to you by God to help the world around you.

 

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Noah Elias
Website: http://noahelias.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noah.elias.395
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah.j.elias/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahfineart

Noah’s Online Shop & Disney Shop
https://noahfineart.com/
https://www.shopdisney.com/brands/noah-fine-art/?

Acres of Love
https://acresoflove.kindful.com/?campaign=327879

“The Kingdom Entrepreneur’s Essential Guide to 100x Results”
https://go.bucketpages.com/sf/b14a5105

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Episode 032 - Dr. Steve Hotchkiss

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Today on The WOW Factor…

Dr. Steve Hotchkiss, Owner and Chief Vision Officer at The PARC Veterinary Hospital, was initially accepted into both medical and veterinary school before he realized that he could help both people and animals as a veterinarian. The philosophy that people feel better when their pets feel better fueled Dr. Hotchkiss’ longtime dream to open a veterinary facility focused on People, Animals, and Revolutionary Care, and in 2018 he opened The PARC. Dr. Hotchkiss is also a fellow and an adjunct professor at the Townsend Institute for Leadership & Counseling at Concordia University Irvine, where he teaches a graduate-level class in organizational leadership.

In this episode…

Steve shares how he inherited the entrepreneurial spirit from his father, but why he pursued his interest in veterinary science after his first year at college, rather than go into the family accounting business. He discusses how he built his veterinary business and went from working solo as the jack of all trades, to employing a team to help him scale the business that encompasses his values and beliefs. Steve also discusses how our relationship with animals has evolved over time and why they occupy such an important space in our lives and provide support in good times and bad.

 “As business leaders, we can make a difference not only in the lives of our clients but in the lives of our staff” - Dr. Steve Hotchkiss

 

This week on The Wow Factor:

  • What vet medicine study involves

  • What he learned from people and their relationships with their pets

  • How the unconditional love pets have for their humans mirrors the unconditional love God has for us

  • Why he enjoys working with people

  • How he leads his team ‘feel better play more love longer’

  • What it means to let other people be the hero

  • How he learned to show vulnerability as a leader

  • The importance of growing as a person and releasing perfection

  • Why it's helpful for leaders to have a coach or personal board that encourage reflection

  • How PARC embeds their core values across the organization 

Steve Hotchkiss’ Words of Wisdom:

Trust is paramount in leadership, and transparency and clarity go a long way to creating a positive environment where everyone can participate. As leaders, our job is to make the unknown known and to be clear, kind, honest, and warm.

 

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Episode 031 - Tom De Vries

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Tom De Vries has been President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN) since September 2017 and is committed to spending his career developing leadership skills in everyone who is called to lead through the Global Leadership Summit. In his previous role as General Secretary of the Reformed Church of America (RCA) he provided leadership to over 1100 RCA congregations and new churches, and also took care of 100 mission workers in 40 countries around the world. Tom has a Doctorate in Ministry from Western Seminary, a Master of Divinity Degree from Fuller Seminary, and a B.A. from Wheaton College. 

Today on the podcast…

Tom discusses his strong belief that his personal mission is to be a leader of leaders for Jesus Christ and how that sense has been fostered in him since he was a young man. He shares his journey of building then growing his church with his wife in his early twenties, which then led him into a denominational role in the US and abroad to better learn, connect and influence his peers. Tom also gives the details of the lineup at this year’s Global Leadership Summit and why he is inspired in these challenging times by the range of business leaders, thought leaders, pastors, and academics who are speaking at the digital summit in 2020.

“Leadership comes in all places and from all people.” - Tom DeVries

This week on The Wow Factor:

  • Tom’s appetite for growth, learning, and leadership

  • How his dad helped shepherd him into leadership as a child

  • Why raising up new leaders is something he values as part of his own development

  • The ripple effects of his father's death

  • The value of having mentors to guide you and help you connect authentically with others

  • The importance of adaptive leadership

  • His role at Global Leadership Summit and the impact it has had on him as a 20-year attendee

  • Details of the summit and how important it is to be refreshed as a leader in these challenging times

  • Power of being able to connect as a team through discussion

Tom De Vries’ Words of Wisdom:

Leadership is helping people to discover the grander vision within themselves. Effective leaders work to do that by inspiring hope, inciting change, and having an impact.

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Episode 030 - Roy Englebrecht

On today’s episode

Of The Wow Factor, we're joined by Roy Englebrecht. After working at the Forum and Staples center for many years, Roy founded Englebrecht Promotions. Englebrecht Promotions is California’s third largest boxing promotion company and has more than 30 years in the industry. Roy also currently owns Fight Promoter University, where Roy teaches others how to successfully run a fight promotion business. In 2002, Englebrecht was also hired by Fox TV to serve as Event Coordinator for their unique Celebrity Boxing Show. 

In this episode…

You’ll hear Roy talk about his entrepreneurial spirit, the power of data collection, holding on to loyal customers, taking risks and trying new business approaches with an open and honest mind.

 Highlights:  

  • Roy’s story about moving to California

  • Roy’s definition of being a entrepreneur: “seeing something before anyone else does and taking advantage of it, or making a business out of it.”

  • Taking a chance and taking the job interview with the Forum’s Mr. Cook.

  • The value of a challenging boss and sticking with a job to gain the valuable experience

  • Battle of the Ballroom! – Roy’s hotel ballroom fights

  • The power of Data Collection

  • Roy's: Divorce Recovery Series

  • How Roy develop a relationship Muhammad Ali

  • Fight Promoter University – An online course for those who want to get started in the fight promotion business

 

Key Takeaway: Do one thing and do it better than anyone else. People don’t buy good, they buy GREAT.

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Roy Englebrecht
Website: https://socafights.com/
https://www.fightpromoteruniversity.com/optin24163023
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FightClubOC
https://twitter.com/royenglebrecht?lang=en
Instagram: @fightcluboc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socafights/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FightClubOC

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Episode 029 - Joe Willard

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Today on the podcast

Joe Willard joins us. He’s a master of sales and here to teach our listeners of the Wow Factor how they can better connect with customers and close those deals. A career in selling life insurance has not only taught Joe how to be a better salesman, but how to listen better, care more, and set individuals up for success.

 

In this episode…

you’ll hear Joe talk about creating value for your customers, why raising the stakes may not help in a pitch, and how to tap into a genuine human connection with strangers.

 

Highlights:

  • Joe’s upbringing with a single mother and living in an orphanage for two years

  • Whipping the bad behavior out of Joe

  • Joe’s "Steps to Life"

  • The importance of "Centers of Influence"

  • Why selling is creating value. It’s not about creating something for yourself. Its about making the sale for other people

  • Why you need to ask yourself - Is this meeting my talents?

  • The importance of listening and not quickly responding

  • How the sale is always in the questions you ask

  • Wh you need to know your numbers – Having a benchmark of data to build upon is the only way to improve

  • “The power is in the purpose.”

 

Key Takeaway: People are starving for attention. Feed that need.

 

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Episode 028 - Dr. Brad Bengtson

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Today on The Wow Factor

We speak with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Brad Bengtson. With over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. Bengtson is dedicated to helping his patients achieve surgical and non-surgical results, specializing in complex breast revisional surgery due to cancer and cosmetic reconstruction complications. Operating from The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, his determination to share his God-given gift of helping his patients has landed him many awards and achievements such as: “Best Plastic Surgeon – Grand Rapids” and “Best Doctors in America”.

In this episode…

Dr. Bengtson shares the story of the influence his mentors had on him, setting the path to becoming a highly reputable Plastic Surgeon and the inspiration behind the patient-focused medical treatments he and his center offers. He believes in crafting a natural and symmetric look for his patients and doesn’t believe in excessive, over the top procedures.

Highlights:

  • Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Surgery

  • Surgeries focusing on natural and symmetric outcomes

  • What it’s like working in the operating room

  • Why he created and inviting atmosphere with concierge services at his practice, “The Bengston Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery”

  • Brad’s Mantra: “The best plastic surgery is in patients you can’t tell have had it”

  • Launching Interio, to technologically advance the current wound healing process

Key Takeaway: Be generous and share with others the gift God has given you.

Learn more about the The Bengtson Center and the New Vista Medical Office Building. 

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Dr. Brad Bengtson
Website: https://www.bengtsoncenter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bengtsoncenter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengtsoncenter
Blog: https://www.bengtsoncenter.com/blog
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBengtsonCenter

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Episode 027 - Bob Walker

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Today on the podcast

We get to meet Bob Walker, who has been involved in Walker Manufacturing from its inception, after graduating from LeTourneau University with an Aeronautical Engineering degree, Bob worked for Cessna Aircraft Company until 1975 when he rejoined the Walker Manufacturing Company. Bob initially focused on corporate direction then moved into business and finance-related operations, and in the early 1990s, Bob became president of the Walker Manufacturing Company. Bob is a talented vocalist who sings bass in his church choir and leads congregational hymns on Sunday mornings.

In this episode…

Bob shares how he came to join the family business after spending six years in the aerospace industry and why he enjoyed and valued working with his father before his retirement. He discusses the importance of making a realistic plan for your business and to be ready for challenges, financial and otherwise, as well as making hay when the sun shines. Bob also shares his vision of leadership and how he feels led to share his testimony and inspire others to find an opportunity to discover their unique gifts and seek their place. 

“The best leaders are those who serve best” - Bob Walker

This week on The Wow Factor:

  • The story of how the family business overcame bankruptcy and embraced new opportunities

  • How Bob’s father helped him develop his business sense and gave him the gift of perspective from a young age

  • The importance of cultivating common sense

  • Why he was inspired by G LeTourneau’s testimony as a Christian businessman and how that shaped his future

  • The story of Stanley Tam and how his book God Owns My Business is a fascinating study in trusting God

  • Why the events of 2009 on the Walker Manufacturing Company highlighted the importance of trusting in God to guide you

  • Events that led Bob’s company to innovate and how that shaped their future

  • Why Walker Manufacturing values each and every employee and how they show that

 

Bob Walker’s Words of Wisdom:

Each of us has been given the individual gifts that allow us to find what we were born to do, don’t overlook opportunities that are right in front of you. Keep in mind that Zechariah 4:10 tells you not to despise small beginnings.

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Episode 026 - Brad Formsma

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On today’s episode

of the Wow Factor, Brad “flips the script” and has his son, Drew, interview him! Brad is the Founder of “I Like Giving”, an organization that has inspired more than 120 million people in 170 countries to live generously. His organization helps leading businesses and churches around the country increase engagement, improve health, and increase giving through messages like: Seven Ways to Live Generously. He’s had the opportunity to speak to hundreds of thousands of people at corporations, conferences, churches and community events. Brad is also the author of the best-selling book "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life" and “Everyday Generosity: Becoming a Generous Family in a Selfie World.” 

In this episode…

You’ll hear Brad talk about cultivating your entrepreneurial spirit, trusting your gut, and continuing to learn through your setbacks and successes. 

Highlights: 

  • Brad’s childhood and what sparked his entrepreneurial spirit 

  • From lawn mowing business to Landscaping Empire  

  • Be around the people you want to emulate 

  • Keeping your promises and your deadlines for clients 

  • Trouble with used luxury car business 

  • “Why am I REALLY doing this?”

  • “Trust your gut, trust your girl, and trust Jesus”

  • Figure out how your wired and discover your strengths 

  • Failure causes Focus

  • Creating a culture of respect and love 

  • Building an amazing reputation and a lasting legacy 



Key Takeaway:

When we lead with our strengths and find our passion, success becomes inevitable. 

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Drew Formsma's Book "Everyday Generosity"
https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Generosity-Becoming-Generous-Family/dp/1732642605



“Don’t chase a deal, do your do diligence”

“When we lead with our strengths and find our passion, success becomes inevitable”

“Move at a teachable spirit”



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Episode 025 - Barry Meguiar

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On today’s episode

of the Wow Factor, you'll hear from Barry  Meguiar, the President of Meguiar's, Inc. Meguiar's is a car care products company, based in California and founded in 1901. As a car enthusiast, Barry’s passion for car care has led him to manufacture high-quality products. He upholds the company’s reputation as being an industry standard across the globe.  At Meguiar’s, their mission is “to fuel the passion people have for their cars and strive to empower all people with the ability to create awe-inspiring results that they can be proud of. ” He is also the former host of the TV show “Car Crazy” on the Discovery Channel.

In this episode…

You’ll hear Barry talk about his passion for his family business, turning a failed product into a success, and how by harnessing the power of generosity you become closer to God.

Highlights:

  • Summers on Balboa Island with Barry’s grandfather

  • The Meguiar family history

  • Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”

  • Traversing into the retail space and changing the brand

  • The battle for co-ownership and struggles within the company.

  • Creating a flop product and pivoting it into success

  • Barry’s health scare and God’s message

  • Barry’s ministry: Revival Outside the Walls (ROTW) 

  • Using your own pulpit to spread God's word

  • Barry’s philosophy on tipping, charity, love and being of service 

 

Key Takeaway: 

Every dime you make, use it to bring people closer to God. 

 

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Episode 024 - Dave Dravecky

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Dave Dravecky is a speaker, communicator, and co-founder of  Endurance with Jan and Dave Dravecky, a non-profit organization based in Salina, KS. Dave and his wife Jan were inspired to create their foundation after Dave’s major league baseball career ended when he developed cancer in his pitching arm, then his mental and spiritual health suffered in the wake of this life-changing event. Dave is passionate about using his story to reach out to those who are dealing with loss and suffering and gives speeches all over the USA to inspire and encourage by sharing the faith and hope that got him through the most challenging time of his life.

Dave joins me today to discuss the lessons he learned throughout his playing career, from college to the major leagues. He shares the value of being part of a supportive community and relates how the encouragement of his wife Jan guided him when he was unsure of his place professionally. Dave also dives into his cancer diagnosis, subsequent rehabilitation, then the amputation of his pitching arm and shoulder and how at that point, he recognized the significance of God’s love as he dealt with an uncertain future. 

“Go out and work as hard as you can, to be the best you can and whatever it is you choose to do, have fun” - Dave Dravecky

This week on The Wow Factor:

  • How Dave Dravecky learned early on to make the right choices in his career

  • Why he made a 10-year plan while he was still in college

  • Why a move to the San Diego Padres opened him up to exploring his faith

  • The importance of building a community

  • The pitfalls of trying to be something you’re not

  • How discovering a lump in his arm in 1987 changed the trajectory of his career and his life

  • Why he turned to God when reflecting on his life up to that point

  • His determination to get back out on the baseball field and how the subsequent loss of his childhood dream significantly affected his mental health

  • Dave’s long road back to finding himself with the support of his wife and family

  • Dave Dravecky’s closing Words of Wisdom 

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“It’s not what you do that matters most, it’s who you are”

“Release your fears, talk about them”

“Are you willing to push the pause button of life to examine who you are?”

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Episode 023 - Darin McAllister

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Darin McAllister joins The WOW Factor today. Darin is the author of S.O.S. – Survivors Of Storms: S.O.S, a book that takes you through a series of his unique life experiences. Darin is a Graduate of Oral Roberts University with a B.A. in Theology, Pastoral care. He joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1990 and served the city through some of its most tumultuous times, including the Rodney King beating, the L.A. riots, and the O.J. Simpson trial. He later went on to serve for 14 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he received the Directors Award and the Attorney General’s Award for excellence in investigations. After moving to Tennessee and suffering through the recession of 2008-2009 Darin found himself in a lawsuit and indicted with 19 counts against him. He went on to serve 3 years in prison. There he led a ministry group, taught bible study, started tutoring and leading men toward Christ. 

In this episode…

You'll learn about Darin's experience working for the LAPD and starting a security guard company for Hollywood’s elite, as well as why he had to file bankruptcy and how he was convicted of a crime and served 3 years in jail. The reoccurring theme throughout this episode is that Darin stayed strong in his faith, even through the adversities he faced during his time in Jail. He never considered himself a victim and has used his time on this planet to serve those in need and lead others toward God.

What To Listen For:

  • How Darin got his first job at age 8

  • Getting close with the Lord during college

  • Darin’s first experience with leadership, leading his college band

  • Why not being able to pass Chemistry Class in College changed the trajectory of his life

  • Moving to Los Angeles to do ministry work in the inner city and ending up as a policeman with the LAPD

  • Darin’s experience working in the gang unit and policing during a tumultuous time in Los Angeles

  • Starting a ministry group for his fellow police officers who had experienced trauma

  • How Darin started a Security Guard company working with Hollywood's elite

  • Transferring to the FBI and winning several awards

  • Being convicted of a crime and serving 3 years in prison

  • Why Darin decided to conduct bible study while in jail

 

Key Takeaway: 

Use your gifts to guide others toward a life of service and you will be rewarded.

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Darin McAllister
Darin’s Book – SOS: https://www.amazon.com/S-S-Survivors-Storms/dp/0979671736

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Episode 022 - Mike Sharpe

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On today’s episode

of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Mike Sharpe. He's the owner of a financial planning company that seeks to give your family peace of mind when it comes to your finances, planning for your children's college, and retirement. Mike joins us today to graciously share with us his life’s journey and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. His mission is to empower his clients. 

In this episode…

You’ll hear Mike speak about finding passion in work, inspiring others to rise above misfortune and take control of their lives, Mike's journey to finding God, and how financial literacy changes people’s lives. 

Highlights:

  • “We are not victims. We are responsible for our own lives.”

  • What it takes to run your own business

  • Learning how to sell and “playing the game”

  • How having a commitment to something attracts others to share in your passion

  • Giving people the resources to find their place in life

  • "You are not your failures"

  • How Mike believes in marketplace ministry 

Key Takeaway: 

Inspire, don’t require.

 Quotes from this episode:

“We are not victims. We are responsible for our own life.” 

“You’re not responsible for other peoples success, you’re responsible to lay it out for them, to point them in the right direction.”

“We go broke together and we win together”

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Mike Sharpe
Website: http://www.primerica.com/public/

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Episode 021 - Hendre Coetzee

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On today’s episode

Of The Wow Factor we are joined by Hendre Coetzee. As a Transformation Specialist, Hendre’s work as a speaker and executive coach focuses on teaching executives, governing boards, and entire organizations actionable steps they can take to unlock potential, inspire strategic design, and reimagine company culture. He has over 20 years of experience within the corporate domain and nonprofit sector and has clients such as IBM, Microchip Technologies, API, Disney, ESPN, Estee Lauder, Revlon, New York Life, and FedEx.

In this episode

You’ll hear the Hendre talk about growing up in South Africa during and after apartheid, the power of forgiveness, how he coaches his clients, and how you can unlock a new life through your mindset and future planning.

Highlights:

  • Growing up in apartheid South Africa

  • Meeting Nelson Mandela in college: “What will be your contribution to the New South Africa”

  • “I was receiving all this resistance and overcoming that resistance, then creating an environment of unity”

  • Ask yourself 'what will the future look like?

  • “My relationship to the future determines how I am operating in the present.”

  • The supreme power of Forgiveness

  • How to create a future that has never existed before

  • Why the small incremental changes/adjustments yield exponential change

  • “Change the way you think, so you can change the way you act.”

Key Takeaway: 

What do you need to believe in order to become the person you want to be? Remember who you are. Make a commitment to honor the person who you are becoming.

“Change the way you think, so you can change the way you act.”

“My relationship to the future determines how I am operating in the present.” 

“People can’t hear what you’re saying, because they’re too busy listening to what they’re thinking.”

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Hendre Coetzee
Website: https://www.hendrecoetzee.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shiftability-Creating-Sustainable-Competitive-Advantage/dp/1541001648
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hendrecoetzee?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendredcoetzee

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Episode 020 - Tammy Born Huizenga, DO

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On today’s episode

Of The Wow Factor, we are joined by Dr. Tammy Born Huizenga, owner and operator of The Born Clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was raised in the small town of Princeton, Minnesota and knew, growing up, that she wanted a profession in the medical field. Dr. Born Huizenga received her undergraduate degree from Calvin College and graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. During her 2nd year of medical school, she interned for Dr. Grant R. Born who introduced her to holistic and alternative medicine. Dr. Born Huizenga focused her commitment to the Lord when her husband passed away at the time of the expansion of The Born Clinic. She has been a member on a number of medical advisory & educational committees, some of which were appointed by Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump. 

In this episode…

You’ll hear about how Dr. Tammy Born Huizenga continues her late husband’s legacy by providing the best of both traditional and complementary medicine to patients. She discusses the role of preventative medicine along with the importance of maintaining healthy and balanced eating habits.

Highlights: 

  • Using medicine to treat patients but going beyond to get down to the bottom of the issue at hand

  • The importance of taking control to make the decision to eat healthy

  • Focusing on eating nutritious and wholesome foods to take a preventative approach in maintaining health

  • “Eat the rainbow everyday”

  • The role of microbiome in relation to the many aspects of physical and mental wellness

  • Nutrient and Vitamin recommendations to boost immune system amid Covid-19 spread

  • “Why is it so hard for people to connect with God before they actually need Him?

Key Takeaway: 

Small changes can make a big impact on health and well-being; God meets us in a point of need to help us get through.

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Tammy Born
Website:  https://www.bornclinic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornClinic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BornClinic
Blog: https://www.bornclinic.com/health-blog 

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Episode 019 - Wally and June Blume

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Of The WOW Factor we are joined by Wally and June Blume of Denali Flavors. As owners of one of the most popular ice cream flavors in the USA, Original Moose Tracks, Wally and June are a one-of-a-kind business couple whose love for ice-cream and God have led them to achieve amazing success together. Wally’s company, Denali Flavors, has grown to become one of the nation’s leading developers and marketers of innovative flavors for the ice cream industry and regularly teams up with ice cream-producing dairies across the country to manufacture an array of regional and store-branded products. Some of which include varieties of Moose Tracks, Caramel Caribou and other classic ice cream flavors. Moose Tracks innovation continues with new flavor experiences in ice cream, cheesecake and other tasty treats. Denali Flavors is also a sister company to Denali Ingredients.

In this episode…

You’ll hear the Blume’s talk about their best business advice, how the power of faith can lead you out of some of the darkest of times, and why life is all about calculated risk.

Highlights:

  • How Wally and June met and became partners in business and romantically

  • “Get good counselors. Handle your business properly.”

  • Wally’s biggest piece of advice: Do Not Go Into Partnerships

  • Wally’s experience working at Kroger

  • How Wally got sober through the gift of salvation

  • “Lord, I’m going to do what I know to be right. And I am going to trust you with the results.”

  • Getting competitive in the Diary market

  • The trials and testing that go into developing a product

  • “Whatever you create, you have to trademark it.”

  • Calculated Risk: Wally Blume, at age 62, mortgages his home and other assets to buy out his two partners.

  • How to hire the best talent for your company 

Key Takeaway: 

God opens up opportunity. He knows where to put you to help yourself and others.

Quotes:

“Analysis causes paralysis”

“Whatever you create, you have to trademark it.” 

“Get good counselors. Handle your business properly.”

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Wally Blume
Website: https://www.denaliingredients.com/
www.moosetracks.com
https://josephproject.com
Instagram: @moosetracks_icecream
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moosetracks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/moose_tracks
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moosetracksnation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denali-flavors/

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Episode 018 - Chris Klein

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of The Wow Factor we’re joined by Chris Klein. Chris the President of the LA Galaxy. Klein serves as the club’s top business executive, overseeing all aspects of business operations, strategic planning and overall management of the team. Klein works closely with Galaxy Head Coach and General Manager Bruce Arena on the soccer aspect of the business and serves as the club’s lead on all MLS and community development related matters. Additionally, Klein continues to ensure the long-term financial stability of the Galaxy and all of the club’s properties, including; the Galaxy Academy and the LA Galaxy Soccer Center in Torrance, California

In this episode…

You’ll hear Chris talk about his soccer career and how he pivoted into the business side, trusting God’s plan, his plan for the LA Galaxy in the years to come, and what it means to lead with integrity and respect.

Highlights:

  • Chris’s 13-year soccer career

  • The future of soccer in America

  • “Where’s God going to lead me next?”

  • How setbacks can become teaching moments

  • Working with the Players Union and being in the middle of Collective Bargaining Agreements

  • Retiring from playing to become president of the team

  • “Generosity inspires generosity”

  • How Chris helped to create the Galaxy Academy for youth soccer players in Los Angeles

  • The excitement when David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimović joined the team

  • “Its all about humility and respect” 

Key Takeaway: 

In order to succeed in a business, you must lean on others for advice and wisdom. Have the humility and respect to take it and give it to others in return.

Quotes from the podcast: 

"Generosity Inspires Generosity” - Brad Formsma

"Be humble enough to learn from others” Chris Klein

"Take people in and teach them" Chris Klein


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Chris Klein
Website: https://www.lagalaxy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lagalaxy
Instagram: @ lagalaxy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LAGalaxy

Episode 017 - Denny Fitzpatrick

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Of The Wow Factor, we're joined by Denny Fitzpatrick, the General Manager of the Willows Lodge Hotel. Denny has dedicated his life to transforming the hotel industry by working with some of the world’s top hospitality companies. Throughout his career he's inspired his teams to embrace accountability and provide world-class customer service. Prior to his work at the Willows Lodge, he was General Manager at Hotel 1000, a premier luxury resort. At Hotel 1000 he and his team received many accolades on a variety of Best Hotel lists, as well as the #1 Trip Advisor ranking in Seattle.

In this episode…

You’ll hear Denny talk about the hospitality industry, why giving love and attention to employees creates tremendous positive change, his “Five I’s”, and how he is overcoming health challenges with bravery and grace.

Highlights:

  • Denny’s fathers impact, integrity and reputation

  • Pivoting after a failed dream

  • The power of handwritten notes

  • “We long for connection and attention”

  • Progress towards healing

  • Focusing deeply on your employees and empowering them

  • Handling business during the Great Recession

  • Encouraging teamwork in the workplace

  • “The Five I’s”

  • Overcoming Parkinson’s and facing the struggle with bravery

Key Takeaway: 

Inspect what you expect. Model what you want others to be.

Willows Way Five I's

  • I will remove my defensiveness

  • I will celebrate other success more then my own

  • I will remove the pointing of my finger

  • I will bring solutions to the problems more than talking or complaining about them

  • I will focus more on "WE" than "ME"

Hopefully, this episode has helped you become a better leader in business and beyond. As we reach more leaders we would love your thoughts and feedback.

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Denny Fitzpatrick
Website: https://www.willowslodge.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denny-fitzpatrick-512521b/
Instagram: @willowslodgewa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillowsLodge/

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Episode 016 - Mike Bieker

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We are joined by Mike Bieker, the former CEO/Founder of Marketlab Inc. and current CEO of LumeCube. In 1994, having identified a need for a device to assist in the blood collection process, Mike launched Phlebotic, Inc. He grew the company to become a manufacturer of hundreds of unique specialty products for phlebotomy. Having identified yet another unmet need, Mike transformed his manufacturing company into a direct-mail catalog business, specializing in unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals. In 1997 it grew handsomely year after year and landed on Inc. Magazine's list of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the United States. In 2011 and nearing $50 million in revenue, Mike sold a majority of the company and remains a minority shareholder and director, today. He has gone onto become the CEO of Evolve Skateboards USA and LumeCube.

In this episode…

You’ll hear Mike talk about the power of listening to the needs of others, facing the recession head-on, and why conquering fear is your ticket to success.

WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LIGHT AT THIS TIME. 
THIS WILL MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE A MODEL IN YOUR NEXT ZOOM MEETING. 

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Highlights:

  • “At an early age, I was a worker”

  • Starting a business as a teen

  • Getting the “idea” that sells! Creating the product that an industry desperately needs

  • The creation of Phlebotic, Inc.

  • Honoring balance in your life, work, family, fitness and health

  • “I was making more money than I thought a person could make”

  • Deals falling through during the recession of 2008-2009

  • Holding onto the business and pivoting in the recession to retain profitability

  • Becoming a pilot and feeling God’s Glory in flight

  • The launching of Evolve Skateboards USA and LumeCube

  • Mike’s #1 piece of Advice – Overcome your fear

  • Accepting Jesus into his life and gaining peace

Key Takeaway: 

When we serve others, whether in business or in faith, success follows. It is those who are brave enough to serve in new and unique ways that are the most rewarded.

 Hopefully, this episode has helped you become a better leader in business and beyond. As we reach more leaders we would love your thoughts and feedback.

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Thank you for listening and sharing The Wow Factor with friends, family, co-workers, and beyond.

The WOW Factor

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Mike Bieker

Websites: www.marketlab.com
https://evolveskateboardsusa.com/
https://lumecube.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-bieker-4981a018/

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Episode 015 - Judy Jones-Cone

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of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Judy Jones-Cone, the President of Lexus Escondido, Lexus Carlsbad and Toyota Carlsbad. As one of The San Diego 500, the top 500 Influential Business Leaders in San Diego county, she has established herself as a successful business titan in the male-dominated automobile industry and a philanthropist to countless charitable organizations. She created the revolutionary, luxury 326,000-square-foot center in Escondido, which offers venues and spaces for business meetings, weddings, and special events. Judy is a generous donor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, the Armed Services YMCA and Casa de Amparo, a shelter for abused children.

In this episode…

You’ll hear the Judy talk about influencing buyers and touching people’s hearts, becoming a President of multiple dealerships, being a woman in the business world, and how she gives back to the community.

Highlights:

  • Studying at Journalism and Advertising at Louisiana State University

  • Moving to California and starting a new chapter after college

  • “God winks” -  Coincidences and happy accidents

  • Attracting a village of talented people who you trust and can help you run a business

  • “God prepares you for what he expects you to do”

  • Being a woman in a leadership role in a male-dominated industry

  • Not everyone is going to want you to step up to the plate... so you show them you can

  • What qualities can YOU bring to the table?

  • “It’s about what God wants to do through you”

  • Judy’s mission: Merging hospitality into the automobile industry

  • Where there are setbacks- there will also be successes

  • Giving back to the community and seeing the world as her children

Key Takeaway: Every decision you make must exemplify your core values. Seek out God’s wisdom and he will guide you.

 The WOW Factor
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Judy Jones-Cone
Websites: https://www.lexusescondido.com/
https://www.toyotacarlsbad.com/
https://www.lexuscarlsbad.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-jones-cone-55601589/

“God prepares you for what he expects you to do”

“God puts people in your pathway to help encourage you”

Judy Jones

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Hopefully, this episode has helped you become a better leader in business and beyond. As we reach more leaders we would love your thoughts and feedback.

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Thank you for listening and sharing The Wow Factor with friends, family, co-workers, and beyond.

Episode 014 - Casper Zublin

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You’ll hear Casper talk about discovering the source of your motivation, his Rule of 100, and why your comfort zone should be considered the dead zone!  

Highlights: 

  • Casper’s childhood and origins of Bakersfield.

  • Deciding between the Oil Fields vs College.

  • The power of Motivation and centering that in passion, love, and joy.

  • Casper’s journey towards self-discovery and understanding who he is.

  • “You change, but the people around you don’t want to change… that can be painful.” 

  • Stuck in Grand Rapids, with only 3 months’ rent, and no job.

  • Casper’s Rule of 100: If you want to start a new profession, meet a 100 new people in that profession. 

  • Looking inside of 100 companies through my consulting business gave me a front row seat to great ideas.

  • “Relationships are fundamental to our board of directors.” 

  • Always push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Key Takeaway: 

When we push ourselves out of our perceived roles, we can begin to see our true greatness and the success that is within our reach. 

Quotes:

“If you want to start a new profession, meet a 100 new people in that profession”

The WOW Factor

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