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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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01:03:19

Leading During Times Of Adversity ft. Darin...

The Wow Factor ·

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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52:29

How To Lead Your Company Through Inspiration Not...

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2020/05/20

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

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59:31

How To Unlock Potential and Inspire Change ft. Hendre...

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2020/05/13

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 non-profit sector, and has clients such as IBM, Microchip Technologies, API, Disney, ESPN, Estee Lauder,

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40:53

Using Preventative Medicine To Shut Out Disease ft....

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2020/05/06

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

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01:04:34

How To Avoid Bad Partnerships In Business ft. Wally...

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2020/04/29

On today’s episode 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

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49:01

How To Lead A Professional Sports Team ft. Chris...

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2020/04/22

On today’s episode 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

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01:04:46

How To Teach World Class Customer Service ft. Denny...

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2020/04/15

On today’s episode 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

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01:03:02

How To Pivot Into Profitability ft. Mike Bieker of...

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2020/04/08

On today’s episode 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

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54:42

How To Hire Talented People For Your Company ft. Judy...

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2020/04/01

On today’s episode 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

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01:03:12

Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone ft. Casper Zublin...

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2020/03/25

In this episode, 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 when the people around you don’t want to change… that can be painful.” Being

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27:57

Leading through Coronavirus, Quarantine, and...

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2020/03/18

Today, Brad’s on the podcast solo to discuss the impact that the coronavirus has had on his life and those around him. While we’re all hunkered down in our homes practicing social distancing, it’s important to use this time to reflect on the things that we may be taking for granted and slow down to realize the amazing things that you do have in your life. Highlights: A reminder to check in with yourself and your loved ones/staff The awareness that you’re taking things for granted The virtual

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46:37

Collaboration In Leadership ft. Jack Herschend of...

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2020/03/11

On today’s episode we are joined by Jack Herschend, Co-Founder and former CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment. Today, they are considered the nation’s largest family-owned themed attractions corporation. As a part of the family of entertainment companies within the Herschend Enterprises portfolio, their team of more than 10,000 employees creates, develops and operates entertainment, tourism and hospitality properties that currently span 23 locations in six states. Jack takes great pride in owning

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49:42

Being Created To Work ft. Charles Bollinger Jr. of...

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2020/03/04

On today’s episode we are joined by Charles Bollinger Jr., CEO of Gulf Crane Services, Inc. Established in 1982, Charlie saw a need for a reputable crane service company in the offshore oil industry in Louisiana and was determined to meet that need. Gulf Crane Services has grown from a small crane service company to a leading provider of services and products in the Gulf of Mexico. His leadership and entrepreneurial spirit have led Gulf Crane Services to thrive in the last 30 years, establishing

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53:22

Designing a High-Performance Work Culture ft. Terry...

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2020/02/26

On today’s episode we welcome Terry Hartshorn, the former CEO and President of PacifiCare Health Systems, to the show. Terry sits down with us and shares his experience designing a high-performance work culture and inspiring employees to take risks within his company. His wisdom on developing yourself and encouraging others is advice entrepreneurs won’t want to miss. In this episode, you’ll hear Terry talk about leadership, why failing can be beneficial to you, and how to develop humility and

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39:05

Upholding a Level of Excellence ft. Cary Summers

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2020/02/19

On today’s episode we are joined by missionary, entrepreneur, and CEO, Cary Summers. Cary was the president and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment/Silver Dollar City Corporation, one of the world’s largest theme-attraction operators. He previously served as Vice president for retail, catalog and wholesale for Bass Pro Shops, when it was the world’s oldest sporting goods company. Cary has spent his life glorifying God and currently oversees the design, programing and building of the

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42:01

Leading Through Vunerability ft. Lynsi Snyder of...

The Wow Factor ·

2020/02/12

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 the In-N-Out Burger Foundation. 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 hear Lynsi talk about her childhood and the pressures of the industry, how God has helped

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01:03:28

Connecting via Commonalities ft. Greg Campbell

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2020/02/05

Today, Greg S. Campbell joins us. Greg is a best-selling author and revered leadership consultant. Mr. Campbell’s vast experience working in executive management positions at top corporations has lead him to coach a number of high-profile executives, as well as young professionals, on leadership and company management. Additionally, he assists with strategic thinking, including issues such as buying, selling and refinancing. In this episode, you’ll hear Greg talk about his journey in the business

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39:37

Leading with Integrity ft. Paul Altieri of Bob's Watches

The Wow Factor ·

2020/01/29

Paul Altieri is on the show today. Paul is the founder and CEO of Bob’s Watches, one of the world’s foremost authorities on Rolex watches, from vintage to modern. Well-known online through Bob’s Watches and Rolex forums, Paul and his team have been providing quality used and new Rolex watches for true fair market value for over 20 years. In 1999 the Internet was booming and Ebay was slowly making a name for itself in e-commerce. Paul saw this and wanted a piece of the online business world. So, in

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33:01

Being a Catalyst For Positive Life Change ft. Jerry...

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2020/01/22

On today’s episode we are joined by the Foster Group’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, Jerry Foster. The Foster Group is a SEC-regulated fiduciary, priding itself on offering financial services for individuals and institutions, qualified retirement plan consulting, and advanced financial planning services to its clients. Jerry Foster’s unique combination of knowledge, skills, expertise, and interests formed the perfect background to create the Foster Group. The groups mission is “to be a catalyst

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45:27

Being Coachable and Relationship Focused ft. Grant...

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2020/01/15

On today’s episode we are joined by the CEO of Buy It Installed, Inc., Grant Van Cleve. Buy It Installed is a service where the product purchase and the “production installation service” is streamlined into one transaction! Grant’s revolutionary service allows the consumer to be automatically paired with a local, Brand-Certified Craftsman and then the contractor schedules the appointment at the consumer’s convenience. After years as an active investor and board member, Grant became the Chief

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