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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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42:56

Nona Jones: Leading in Times of Tension

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2020/10/07

Nona Jones is a pastor, author, international speaker, and head of Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook, where she facilitates the company’s work with faith-based organizations and helps expand the reach of religious organizations through online impact. She is a graduate of the University of Florida where she gained both her Bachelor in Communications and Master of Business Administration degrees and was named by ESSENCE Magazine as an ‘Under 40 Woman to Watch’ and by Florida Trend Magazine as one

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52:34

Wendell Christoff: The Importance of Diversifying...

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2020/09/30

Wendell Christoff is the co-founder of Litehouse Inc, the number one refrigerated salad dressing brand in the combined US and Canada. He grew up outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was involved from the outset in his family’s salad dressing business, where he worked after school to bottle and deliver their product to local stores. After getting a degree in Food Marketing and Business from Western Michigan University, Wendell joined the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Vietnam War before

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43:02

Sam Covelli: How to Attract and Hire The Best People...

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2020/09/23

Sam Covelli is the President and CEO of Covelli Enterprises, a franchisee that employs more than 30,000 people at Panera Bread, O’Charley, and Dairy Queen restaurants across North America. Sam Covelli grew up in Warren, Ohio where his family owned the McDonalds restaurant and remembers rushing through his school day to get to his part-time job back at the restaurant, and says he loved his Dad’s company so much that people used to say he had ‘ketchup running through his veins.’ After graduating from

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01:16:23

General Krulak: Leading with Character and Integrity

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2020/09/16

General Krulak is a former commandant of the U.S. Marines Corps and a deputy director of the White House Military Office, and he has served by presidential appointment as chairman of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, overseeing the board responsible for the policies of the U.S. Naval Academy. Following his retirement from military service, General Krulak was made chairman and CEO of MBNA Europe Bank in England, where he oversaw the financial turnaround for the credit card provider. He

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45:48

David Green: The Importance of Giving Back

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2020/09/09

David Green, the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby join us on the podcast today. Hobby Lobby is the worlds largest privately owned Arts and Crafts store. Hobby Lobby is primarily an arts-and-crafts store but also includes hobbies, picture framing, jewelry making, fabrics, floral and wedding supplies, cards and party ware, baskets, wearable art, home accents and holiday merchandise. From starting his company with just $600 in the 1970s, Green has been able to work tirelessly and flourish under God’s

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01:04:49

Darrell W. Bevelhymer: The Power of Presence

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2020/09/02

On today’s episode of the Wow Factor we are joined by Darrell W. Bevelhymer. He’s one of the founding Board Partners of Coltala Holdings. As a private investor and businessman, he is considered a Founder of Tenaska, Inc., one of the top 25 largest privately held companies in the United States and one of the largest private, independent energy companies in the United States. In this episode, you’ll hear Darrell talk about his experience moving to the UK for work, taking a leap of faith with a

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56:18

Tammie Jo Shults: Habits, Hope and Heroes

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2020/08/26

Captain Tammie Jo Shults, author of Nerves of Steel, is a Southwest Airlines captain and former naval aviator who received nationwide acclaim when she and her crew successfully landed a passenger-filled Boeing 737 that suffered catastrophic engine failure mid-flight. Tammi Jo’s previous career in the US Navy as one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots gave her plenty of experience in aviation and leadership, which she took to Southwest Airlines when she left the Navy in 1994. Tammie Jo joins

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41:23

Kirk Cousins: The Art of Becoming an Influential Leader

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2020/08/19

On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Kirk Cousins, the football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Growing up surrounded by a football loving (and playing) family, Kirk’s passion to play was ignited by his grandfather’s love for the game. He played college football at Michigan State from 2009 to 2011 and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, eventually signing as a free agent with the Vikings in 2018. In this episode, you’ll hear

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45:20

Bob Sutherland: Finding The Fun in Business and...

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2020/08/12

Bob Sutherland, founder of Cherry Republic, started his business in 1989 selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. After a few years, the company expanded into selling other cherry products and now sells over 200 products produced with the fruit, from cherry salsa to cherry wine. Cherry Republic has a flagship campus in the town of Glen Arbor on the lakeside in northern Michigan and three more stores around the state that employ 80 local people. In his free time, Bob loves to run and bike the

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44:23

Noah Elias: Stewardship as a Lifestyle

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2020/08/05

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 up rise of todays advanced Social Media and Mobile/Web Technology. Noah has done work for brands like Disney and Costco

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55:20

Steve Hotchkiss: The Art of Evolving as a Business...

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2020/07/29

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

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45:41

Tom De Vries: An Appetite for Growth, Leadership and...

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2020/07/22

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

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58:21

Roy Englebrecht: The Power of Data Collection

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2020/07/15

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

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01:01:36

Joe Willard: How To Master The Art of Sales

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2020/07/08

Joe Willard joins us today on the podcast. 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

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01:02:10

Dr. Brad Bengtson: How To Become A World Class Leader...

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2020/07/01

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

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49:11

Bob Walker: The Joy In Serving as a Leader

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2020/06/24

Bob Walker 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

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56:34

Brad Formsma: Learning Through Setbacks and Successes

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2020/06/17

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 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,

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47:53

Barry Meguiar: A Crazy Car Guy Became An Industry...

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2020/06/10

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

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01:03:12

How Dave Dravecky Outworked The Competition and...

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2020/06/03

Dave Dravecky is a speaker, communicator, and co-founder of "Endurance" a non-profit organization based in Salina Kansas. 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

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01:03:19

Leading During Times Of Adversity ft. Darin...

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2020/05/27

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

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