QUOTES:

"I am passionate about taking care of the members of our community.”

"If your attorney doesn’t have confidence in his capabilities or the capabilities of his staff, it’s time to for another lawyer.”

"Too much aggression sometimes blinds you to those areas in your case or those weaknesses that others try to raise to you and you forego the advice of others and you march forward unfortunately to your deterrent.”

"You have so much to learn from your failure than from your successes.”

"Those people who are catastrophically injured may not have a future if it is not for the efforts of our firm stepping in and maximizing the recovery on their behalf.”

SHOW NOTES:

Cory R. Weck is a top rated Personal Injury Attorney in Ontario, California. As a partner with the McCune Wright Arevalo LLP law firm, he focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury litigation.

From the firm's law office in Ontario, California, Mr. Weck represents clients in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and throughout the Inland Empire who suffered an injury or lost a loved one due to another party's negligence or wrongdoing. Through his efforts, he has recovered substantial settlements and awards for his clients, including several in excess of a million dollars.

In this episode, Gregg explores Cory’s business journey, successes, challenges, and steps he made to overcome the challenges he faced within his legal practice.

TIME STAMPS:

[00:45]  Cory’s personal, legal and entrepreneurial background. What is Cory is most passionate about today? What is his role as a personal injury attorney?

[02:40]  What is his worst experience as a lawyer, the curveballs he faced within his career, his most unforgettable litigation case involving a brain injury client? What are the lessons he learned from this experience? How have the experiences helped him to be successful in his career?

[05:29]  Cory’s goals for 2018 for McCune Wright Arevalo LLP law firm, his vision to establish the firm as to be the “go to” firm for personal injury cases. What are his biggest challenge in running the firm?

[08:38]  Why Corey established McCune Wright Arevalo LLP law firm, what it felt like the moment he first hung his lawyer shingles, and why he chose to be an attorney.

[14:04]  What does Cory do to positively shape the world?

RESOURCES:

https://mccunewright.com/cory-r-weck/

 

QUOTES:

"I am passionate about my faith, my family, and of course my job.”

"Be ready for the unknown circumstances that may come up and bite you in the butt.”

"It is great to put everything in writing especially when it's family.”

"My ideal client is someone who appreciates what we do for them.”

"Employees are our biggest asset - seek advice when you need it."

SHOW NOTES:

Scott Cathey is the owner of Brydenscot Metal Products, a family owned metal fabrication business in San Bernardino, California. Brydenscot has been leader and innovator in sheet metal manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication services in Inland Empire for over three decades. They partner with their customers from the drawing and engineering phases, right through manufacturing, producing parts and components to the customers' specifications.

In this episode, Gregg explores Scott’s business journey, successes, challenges, and steps he made to overcome the challenges he faced within his metal fabrication business. Scott also gave sage advice about entrepreneurship and the value of building, leading and orchestrating a successful family business that stands the test of

 

TIME STAMPS:

[01:28] What is Scott is most passionate about in his business?

[01:58] Scott’s struggle when his brother and business partner left, and lessons learned

[04:43] Scott’s business goal for 2018, vision towards company’s growth

[07:17] How Scott started Brydenscot 30 years back, and his driving force to venture into the metal fabrication business?

[16:10] How to connect and network with Scott

RESOURCES:

Brydenscot Metal Products - 909.799.0088

 

QUOTES:

"As a business owner, you cannot assume anything. You’ve got to constantly keep your eyes on the chess pieces. You’ve got to watch the money coming in and out and pay attention to the bottom line.”

"Signing a check is a mental thing, as I see them. I know each of my expenses are and it keeps me aware and allows me to be on top of each expense.”

"Money is a flow. It tends to flow away faster than the flow towards you.”

"If he can do it, I can do it!”

"An ideal client is someone who understands that owning a car is more than paying for it!”

SHOW NOTES:

Mike Stevenson is the owner of Import Automotive, a 40-year old one-stop shop in the Loma Linda, California area. Mike’s company covers all auto repair and service needs, including engine tune-ups and warranty maintenance. The size of the problem doesn't matter—they'll gladly take it on.

In this episode, Gregg explores Mike’s business journey, successes, challenges, and steps he made to overcome the curveballs he faced within his car business.

TIME STAMPS:

[00:51]        Mike’s personal and entrepreneurial background, Import Auto’s business journey, challenges he faced as the leader of the auto business, and how struggles helped him in his journey to success

[05: 36]        What are Mike’s goals for 2018?

[08: 48]        Why Mike established Import Automotive

[23: 11]        How to connect and network with Mike

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CONTACT INFO:

Michael Stevenson AAM, Owner

Import Automotive, Loma Linda, CA. 
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Maintaining Excellence Since 1976 
Ph. 909-796-0803

www.import-auto.com

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RESOURCES:

 

QUOTES:

"My biggest thing that I find within my industry passion is that people are uneducated about their insurances. They’re not necessarily making the best choices for their family.”

"People are making their choices based on price, not on logic.”

"We believe in a sound future including financial, health and general wellbeing.”

"You're going to have setbacks, but you cannot have time off.”

"My biggest advice for you to grow is READ! Read a book every day. Read something positive, uplifting, and that can feed your mind.”

SHOW NOTES:

Gearard LeFore is the owner of Farmers Insurance in Redlands, CA. He helps his clients identify the insurance coverage that best fits their needs. He not only prides on helping people to plan wisely for the unexpected, but also on helping clients restore order when faced with inevitable challenges.

In this episode, Gregg explores Gearard’s personal and professional journey in the insurance industry. They talk about the leap he took to transition from corporate to being an insurance agency owner. Gearard shares the challenges and setbacks he had and how he overcome them to pursue his passion on helping people, especially families in the insurance field.

TIME STAMPS:

[00:39] Gearard’s personal and career background, and his passion in educating people about personal finance and insurance.

[2:48] Gerard shares his worst experience as an agency owner, his personal and business curveballs that made him lose his loop, how he bounced back and overcome his struggles, his biggest takeaways

[09:50] Gearard’s goals and commitment in 2018 in terms of personal and insurance industry wise, what challenges he sees now in terms of helping the 50 families that he plans to help through insurance service in 2018, and how he plans to overcome these challenges

[10:36] Gearard’s leap from the corporate world to being  an insurance agency owner, the challenges and setbacks that he faced, and his turning point to leave 401K and company benefits to pursue his passion to help people

[17:17] How Gearard sees women to be treated in the community from a societal stand point; his biggest advice to develop oneself in terms of personal, professional and business perspective

RESOURCES:

As a Man Thinketh- James Allen

This is Gregg Kell on Wednesday, November 29 2017 with a breaking news event that strikes at the heart of our nation.

We at Shaping the Future believe America's at a tipping point.  What direction will we go?

As citizens, we're obliged to gently shape America's future in a positive, inclusive and peaceful direction.

Future Shapers, will you contribute to this nationwide conversation and help shape America's future?

 

QUOTES:

"It's always hard to change, but it's always the thing that you need to do."

"Value the investment that technology brings, because it can really change the direction of your business."

"If you stopped looking at technology as a cost and instead saw it as an investment, Technology could really drive your business forward dramatically in the next 5-10 years."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping The Future Podcast, Gregg speaks with William 'BJ' Pote;

Owner and Founder of eTop Technology. In this episode, BJ talks about some of the issues he's run into while scaling a local IT service business, and how he is working every day to help shape the future of his business and his client's businesses.

TIME STAMPS:

[3:18] What was BJ's most difficult experience in business to date?

[6:49] In the beginning of the business, what was the largest barrier BJ had to get over?

[12:41] How is BJ shaping his business future today?

[14:03] BJ's thoughts on the proposed removal of net neutrality by the FCC

RESOURCES:

Traction - Gino Wickman

Get a Grip - Gino Wickman

 

QUOTES:

"The people I have met along the way broadened my horizons."

"It's fun to figure stuff out on a deeper level."

"It's important to be able to adapt and change."

SHOW NOTES:

Jim Husen is a Forensic Psychologist, focused on Child Custody Evaluations. He is a man of transition, with a career spanning Missionary, to Pastor, to Lawyer, to Therapist. In this episode, we'll cover the long process of trial and error Jim had to take to get to where he is now, and how he discovered his heart in ensuring the safety and security of children growing up in abusive homes.

TIME STAMPS:

[3:01] What is the biggest challenge Jim faced in his legal career, prior to his career change?

[8:11] Jim's process of getting out of a rut and transitioning from lawyer to his new career

[14:23] What are some of the biggest challenges Jim faces now?

RESOURCES:

Mindsight - Daniel Siegel

A Case Study Treating Complex PTSD - Jim Husen

 

QUOTES:

"Communication is key to success in everything."

"Sometimes we learn more from our mistakes than we do from our successes."

"You can't let fear be the only reason you don't do something."

"The more involved you are, the more evolved you become."

"Go not where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail."

SHOW NOTES:

Marlene Cain of Marcain Communication:  a public speaking, leadership, and communication expert that brings a unique spin to leadership training within organizations. In this episode, Gregg and Marlene covers the importance of communication training, and shares several value bombs of advice along the way.

TIME STAMPS:

[0:54] What is an "Entertrainer?"

[4:29] Two questions to ask yourself when under pressure

[7:57] Best piece of advice Marlene has ever received

[10:10] What are the biggest resources Marlene uses to help shape her future?

[13:38] How is Marlene overcoming her current challenges within the business?

RESOURCES:

Google.com

A Whole New Mind - Daniel H. Pink

Toastmasters.org

I use different holistic, mind-body techniques like deep breathing and mindfulness to help my clients break free from their chains of addictions, stress, fears, and anxieties. My clients start to move forward in their lives, get unstuck, begin to thrive, not just survive as they create and achieve success and happiness in their their professional and personal lives.

QUOTES:

"We can all use a little bit more love and acceptance."

"Never run your business from fear."

"Discipline and Focus comes from within."

"Invest in yourself - You're worth it."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping The Future Podcast, Gregg sits down with Dorothy Husen; an accomplished family and marriage counselor and therapist with a  huge heart. Dorothy has a unique approach to therapy that focuses on the mind/body connection - two areas that are often treated separately, but are truly intertwined and affect one another.

TIME STAMPS:

[2:01] What is Dorothy most passionate about today?

[9:36] What is the big "Why" that drives Dorothy?

[12:00] What is unique about Dorothy's approach to therapy?

[13:50] What are some resources that Dorothy uses to grow?

RESOURCES:

Ted.com

Mindset - Carol Dweck

Toastmasters.com

dorothyhusen.com

I build websites that are clean, intelligent, visually appealing, easy to navigate and easy to find.  I am market savvy, detail oriented, multi-platform, customer service centered, and forward thinking.

QUOTES:

"I've always believed in and valued a strong education."

"If you have a technical background, take at least one business course."

"If you're consistent with your beliefs, the right kinds of clients will be attracted to you."

"Embrace technology and leverage it to your advantage."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping The Future Podcast, Gregg gets the chance to chat with Kathy Terreri; Owner of Tech Art Web Designs in Lake Arrowhead, California. Kathy helps businesses create beautiful websites that are easy to use, navigate, and communicate the value of her clients. We'll get the chance to learn some of the challenges of running a web design company, and how Kathy is able to grow in these challenges.

TIME STAMPS:

[4:37] What Kathy would recommend for starting a business sooner than later.

[7:16] Best Piece of Advice Kathy has ever received

[8:05] What are some resources that Kathy uses to help shape her future?

[10:16] What are the biggest challenges Kathy is facing in the business now?

[12:28] What is Kathy doing now to shape her professional future?

RESOURCES:

www.techartwebdesigns.com

Google.com

Linkedin.com

Toastmasters.org

BOOKS:

Richard Branson - Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

Martha Stuart - The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success as You Start, Build, or Manage a Business