The Wow Factor

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 sense of community that will increasingly become the new norm
• Finding the humor in this situation – The Colorado Sherriff tweet and the Penguins in the Aquarium
• Coming out of tragedy with a new outlook on life
• Using this time to reflect and connect inwardly
• Helping those who are suffering during this tragic time
• Using the isolation to find opportunities to be creative in generosity

Key Takeaway: Slow down and keep stock of all the great things around you that you're thankful for. Stop taking for granted the little things like having food to eat, a roof over your head and being surrounded by loved ones.

The WOW Factor

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Growth Skills

Website: https://growthskills.org/

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.

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 and partnering in leading theme parks including Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and Dollywood in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, of which Dolly Parton is a partner. For most of the company's first 50 years, Jack served as Chairman, President and CEO.

In this episode, you'll hear Jack talk about his childhood, getting into a Family Entertainment Business, and leadership.

Highlights:

• Jack's upbringing and establishing a good work ethic
• The "cave business" and 50 stories worth of steps
• "God sent the right people at the right time."
• Opening Silver Dollar City
• Jack's outlook on profitability and debt
• Learning the other person' s perspective and the "Big Idea"
• The biggest successes are dependent on failures
• The Theme Park Business vs The Family Entertainment Business
• "Share it Forward"
• Honing your phony filter

Key Takeaway: Life is about partnering with the right people and having faith in God to see you though the up's and downs.

The WOW Factor

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Jack Herschend

Website: http://www.hfecorp.com/

http://www.hfecorp.com/our-businesses/#Theme%20Parks

In this episode, you’ll hear Jack talk about his childhood, getting into a Family Entertainment Business, and leadership.

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 itself as a key partner with many large-scale corporations and business across the world.

In this episode, you'll hear Charlie talk about his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and why faith in God is essential to both family and business.

Highlights:

• Charlie's childhood and developing a strong work ethic
• The Cattle Business and owning land
• A Faith-based life
• Charlie's 3 Guiding Principles
• "We were created to work"
• How Charlie got into the Off-shore Crane Business
• When God sends you an opportunity- Grab it!
• "I am going to break that curse…. Marriage and Christ are the two most important things in your life"
• Being your child's best friend and mentor
• "You've got to make sure you're right with God"

Key Takeaway: Notice things others don't notice. Do things other people don't do, and think of things other people don't think of.

The WOW Factor

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-formsma-a9a06424/

Charlie Bollinger

Websites: https://gulfcraneservices.com/ https://2brotherswhitetails.com/

Email: [email protected] Contact @bollingertrey for an experience of southern hospitality at its finest. Great kingdom fellowship with the Bollinger's in a Sportsmans paradise @2brotherswhitetails

In this episode, you’ll hear Charlie talk about his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and why faith in God is essential to both family and business.

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 integrity in your life.

Highlights:

• Terry's childhood and going to UCLA
• Business lessons learned on the golf course
• "I learned to lose"
• Advancing through your reversals
• "God gave me the gift of relating to people"
• Having a high trust level within the company and learning from mistakes
• Using time efficiently, being extremely focused, and being present
• "You have to start to start"
• "The faster you get to NO the faster you can get to YES"
• Humility shows people you are a real person
• Balancing being a parent and business owner
• The power of a joke

Key Takeaway:

Being a leader means facilitating growth among the team and fostering trust and honesty. Leaders also need to have a strong moral compass and impeccable integrity.

The WOW Factor

Website: https://www.bradformsma.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradformsma/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.formsma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradformsma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-formsma-a9a06424/

In this episode, you’ll hear Terry talk about leadership, why failing can be beneficial to you, and how to develop humility and integrity in your life.

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 430,000-squarefoot Museum of the Bible, located in Washington, D.C.

In this episode, you'll hear Cary talk about his story, how to uphold a level of excellence in everything you do, and what it is that makes a great leader.

Highlights:

• Carey's background in business
• "Keep your rag in hand"
• Learning to take your time in business
• Always know your customer
• "Uphold a level of excellence"
• Practical compassion and action
• Following Jesus's example of compassion and redemption
• "Shut up and listen and ask a great question."
• Running to the goal line and then to the Lord
• Daily Prayer: "God give me something crazy good in my life today!"

Key Takeaway: The more you connect to God, the more you will have fun, love, and success.

The WOW Factor

Website: https://www.bradformsma.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradformsma/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.formsma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradformsma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-formsma-a9a06424/

Cary Summers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carysummersmotb/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-summers-8b8a7b60

Museum of the Bible Website: https://www.museumofthebible.org/

In this episode, you’ll hear Cary talk about his story, how to uphold a level of excellence in everything you do, and what it is that makes a great leader.