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The Wow Factor

Leading with excellence is not something that happens overnight. Join Brad Formsma, best-selling author and a Forbes top-rated leadership speaker, as he dives in to uncover the extraordinary stories of failures and triumphs of other successful leaders in business and beyond. The Wow Factor strives to empower the journey of business leaders through raw conversations and uncovered stories of today"s thought leaders. This podcast will also help you discover the words of wisdom to inspire a team of any

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43:38

Michael Cardone Jr: Co-Founder of Cardone Industries...

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2021/10/20

In 1970, Co-Founders Michael Cardone Sr., and Michael Cardone Jr. and their wives, Frances and Jacquie, opened Cardone Industries in a North Philadelphia storefront. Each member of the six-person team was staking their livelihood and reputation on their ability to rebuild windshield wiper motors. Most in the automotive industry called it an impossible idea. But by 1987, Cardone Industries was employing a Factory Family of 1,000, and the company continues to go from strength to strength. By year

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32:06

Steve Jones: Global Chairman & CEO of Allied...

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2021/10/13

As Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Allied Universal®, Steve Jones presides over Allied Universal companies and their respective divisions. Under his leadership, Allied Universal has grown from $12 million in revenue to more than $18 billion with more than 800,000 employees and has acquired over 75 companies. Recently, Allied Universal has joined forces with its largest competitor— London-based global security company G4S. Steve’s vision for Allied Universal became a reality as his

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39:38

Lynsi Snyder: CEO of In-N-Out Burger | Why...

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2021/10/06

On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Lynsi Snyder, an American billionaire businesswoman, and the sole owner and heiress of In-N-Out Burger. She is one of the world’s top female CEO’s and runs organizations like Healing Hearts & Nations (HHN) as well as the In-N-Out Burger Foundation. As an Evangelical Christian, she uses her faith to guide her business practices and utilizes her platform to spread God’s message of goodwill, generosity, and forgiveness. In this episode, you’ll

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Richard Watts: Founder and President of Family...

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2021/09/29

Richard Watts was admitted to the California State Bar to practice law in 1982 and is an alumni of the Harvard Business School. He is a renowned speaker and contributor to national publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, NPR, Variety Magazine, Washington Times, and CNBC, PBS, and has appeared on national television programs to spread his positive message of making your family strong. He is also the author of Fables of Fortune: What Rich People Have that You Don’t Want and Entitlemania: How Not

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37:58

Tonia Gilbert: Executive Director of Upper Room |...

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2021/09/22

Dr. Tonia Gilbert wanted to combine her love of the law and her love for Kansas City children and their education. In the non-profit Upper Room, she has found a role that allows her to lead an amazing team that works diligently every day to make sure that Kansas City kids are afforded an equitable and quality education, no matter their background or demographic. Tonia previously spent 17 years working for the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS), finishing her time there as the Executive Director of

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43:48

Joe and Jeanne Brandmeyer: Founder of Enturia Inc. |...

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2021/09/15

Joe Brandmeyer is an Industry Advisor at Great Range Capital. Previously he founded and served as the Chairman of Enturia, Inc. in 1985 after acquiring antiseptic product lines from Marion Laboratories, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable antiseptic applicators for medical facilities. Joe began the company in 1985 after acquiring antiseptic product lines from Marion Laboratories. Jeanne Brandmeyer has supported Joe throughout his career, and the couple has been married for 63 years. Joe and Jeanne

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49:53

David Nemmers: Founder of Midstate Security Company |...

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2021/09/08

David Nemmers has been the owner of Midstate Security Company Based in Michigan since 2007. Midstate Security installs and designs integrated electronic security and monitoring systems. Midstate Security services state and local government needs in the critical areas of prison and court security, video conferencing for arraignments, and monitored home detentions. David joins me on the Wow Factor to discuss how he turned an outdated analog technology business into a company more suited to the

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48:34

Chandler and Meredith Rose: Founders of The Rosewood...

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2021/09/01

Chandler Rose, Group CEO of Rosewood Family of Companies, was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina. Growing up in the family business, he managed commercial plumbing projects by the time he was in high school. He earned undergraduate degrees in Criminology and Psychology from Florida State University, then returned to North Carolina, where he earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law. He ensures that the Rosewood Family of Companies is focused on being the best in the

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55:44

Jeff Padnos: Chairman of PADNOS | Using Curiosity and...

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2021/08/25

Jeff Padnos, Chairman at PADNOS is among the third-generation Padnos family members to join the company. Founded in 1905, PADNOS is a family-owned and operated business, creating innovative recycling solutions and managing scrap products for industrial and commercial accounts with accuracy and efficiency. Their mission is to make the best use of all resources in recycling paper, plastics, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals, as well as e-scrap at their 25 locations (24 of which are in Michigan). Jeff

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44:29

Terry Looper: CEO of Texon LP | Working With Your Gifts

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2021/08/18

Terry Looper is CEO and Founder of Texon LP, a Houston-based energy company founded in 1989. Texon views its core values and employees as the keys to its mission of being the best service provider in its industry. Terry is the author of Sacred Pace: Four Steps to Hearing God and Aligning Yourself with His Will, which outlines his faith journey and offers a biblical framework for making large and small decisions in all phases of life. Terry joins me on the Wow Factor to share the details of the

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51:34

Steve Green: President of Hobby Lobby | How to...

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2021/08/11

Steve Green became President of Hobby Lobby in 2004 and has helped his family grow the business to more than 900 stores in 47 states with over 43,000 employees. He is a national speaker on business and philanthropy interests, always focusing on how his faith intersects with his life endeavors. Green is also chairman of the board for the Museum of the Bible. Green has authored four books: Faith in America, The Bible in America, This Dangerous Book, and This Beautiful Book. His books can be found

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45:12

Evan Goldberg: Executive Vice President of Oracle...

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2021/08/04

Evan Goldberg is the Executive Vice President of Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. He is responsible for product strategy and development at Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. Before Oracle acquired NetSuite, Goldberg was CTO and Chairman of the NetSuite board. Before co-founding NetSuite in 1998, Goldberg spent eight years at Oracle Corporation, serving as a vice president. He was involved in various projects; all focused on making powerful database technology more accessible to users. When

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57:36

Kenneth Cooper: Founder of The Cooper Institute | How...

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2021/07/28

Kenneth Cooper is the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees that oversees The Cooper Institute's strategic direction and educational and research initiatives. He founded The Cooper Institute, a nonprofit foundation, in 1970 and later established the Cooper Clinic, Cooper Fitness Center, Cooper Hotel & Conference Center, Cooper Spa, Cooper Wellness, Cooper Consulting Partners, and Cooper Complete. Kenneth is the author of the best-selling book, Aerobics and has written several subsequent health

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47:52

Larry Ross: CEO of A. Larry Ross Communications | How...

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2021/07/21

Larry Ross is Founder & CEO of A. Larry Ross Communications (ALRC), a Dallas-based public relations firm he founded in 1994 to provide crossover media liaison at the intersection of faith and culture. He has more than 45 years of mainstream and Christian corporate, agency, and non-profit experience influencing public opinion through the power of story by providing senior strategic P.R. consultation and ongoing representation for organizations and individuals on a mission for God or the common good

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50:35

Jim Stovall: Founder of The Narrative Television...

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2021/07/14

Jim Stovall is the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network and a highly sought-after author and speaker. His work making television accessible to the USA’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people saw him named Entrepreneur of the Year by The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity; he was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year in 2000. Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James

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55:33

Kim Tan: Founder of The Transformational Business...

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2021/07/07

Dr. Dato Kim Tan is a successful biotech entrepreneur, global social impact pioneer, and an advocate of changing how Christian entrepreneurs can make a difference around the globe. Kim is the co-founder of Transformational Business Network (TBN), a network of over 2,000 business people who bring about community transformation through sustainable business solutions to poverty. TBN projects include the Kuzuko Game Reserve (South Africa) and the Hagar Social Enterprise Group (Cambodia). Kim

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34:18

Colonel Hal Halvorsen: Author and Retired Command...

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2021/06/30

Gail Seymour "Hal" Halvorsen (born October 10, 1920) is a retired senior officer and command pilot in the United States Air Force. He is best known as the "Berlin Candy Bomber" or "Uncle Wiggly Wings" and gained fame for dropping candy to German children during the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949. Hal grew up in rural Utah and earned his private pilot's license in 1941 before joining the Civil Air Patrol, then the United States Army Air Forces in 1942. During the Berlin Airlift, he initiated

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44:54

William Wang: CEO of VIZIO | Building Trust and...

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2021/06/23

William Wang, founder, and CEO of VIZIO, survived the crash of Singapore Airlines Flight 006 in 2000 suffering only carbon monoxide poisoning. The tragedy provided an opportunity for him to reorganize his thoughts and his life, and within two years, he had closed down all of his previous businesses before entering the television market in 2002 with VIZIO Inc. William has won numerous awards, including the 2012 USC Alumni Merit Award, the 2012 Forum for Corporate Director’s Award for Enhancement of

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59:03

Ron Sciarro and Paul Preston: Founders of Aqua-Tots |...

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2021/06/16

Ron Sciarro oversees leadership development, training, and operations strategy to assist franchise owners and their senior leadership teams with the execution of franchise systems within the Aqua-Tots core values across 100+ Aqua-Tots Swim Schools locations in 14 countries. Paul Preston oversees strategic planning, growth, and franchise development of all Aqua-Tots swim school openings worldwide. The pair have also co-founded Legacy Adventures, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing

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53:54

Bert Lindsay: Owner of Lindsay Honda|The More You Do...

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2021/06/09

Bert Lindsay started his Honda Motorcycle dealership in 1973 at the height of the oil embargo in the USA, which made a considerable impact on the business’s success in its early years. The company started out with 20 employees and has since grown to employ over 250 and counting. Bert and his two sons Dustin and Steve now run the business and attribute their continued success to their innovative management approach and commitment to the education and development of their team. Today on The Wow

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