The Wow Factor

On today's episode we talk with Marty Ozinga III, the former CEO of Ozinga Inc. As an American-owned, fourth-generation family business, Ozinga provides concrete, bulk materials, and energy solutions, along with transportation services through an extensive network of truck, rail, barge and ship terminals. Established in 1928 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Ozinga survived the Great Depression, World War II and continues to be one of the most successful concrete and bulk material companies today.

In this episode, you'll hear Marty talk about the history of the Ozinga family business, how he empowers Ozinga employees, and how by serving God you will reach unbelievable heights in your business.

Highlights:

• The Ozinga Family History
• Taking over the company at age 23
• Understanding other people's gifts and talents
• Faith as a foundation
• 8 "Around the World" tickets, no cellphones, no google, and a lot of adventure
• The Ups and Downs of the concrete business
• Caring about the people
• Transition out of being CEO

Key Takeaway: Life is about serving others and empowering those around you. When you construct a business with those core values in mind, you will not only build a profitable business, but a legacy as well.

The WOW Factor

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Marty Ozinga III

Website: https://www.ozinga.com

On today's episode we welcome Jim Franklin to the show! Jim is the CEO of Harbro, an emergency service and restoration company specializing in property damage restoration due to fire, water, earthquake or other catastrophes. As a veteran of the industry, Jim's 40 year experience with the company has allowed him to develop the confidence and expertise needed to oversee all the functions of the corporation. He is also the RMO (Registered Member Officer) for many of the company's contractor licenses, for branches in Nevada, California and Arizona. Jim is notably recognized for his charitable contributions with various non-profit organizations and is a current member of the Southern California Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO/YPO Gold).

In this episode, you'll hear Jim talk about how he got started in his career, what great leadership looks like, how to re-ignite your passion for your job, and the work he does with The Free Wheelchair Mission.

Highlights:

• Jumping into a new position headfirst
• Graduating high school at 16 and dropping out of college at 18
• Seeking approval of his father and "The Father"
• Incorporating Bible study into the week
• All leaders need to handle situations with integrity and infuse core values into the work
• Always take the high road in business
• Work Attitude: We are here to have fun, do the job, be efficient, and make money
• Dealing with the emotional tragedy of property damage
• Keeping your priorities in order
• Giving back to the world through good works

Key Takeaway: Find a passion that excites you. Let your life's mission be to follow that passion, and if it is God ordained, remember that is a marathon rather than a sprint. Have the patience and rely on Him when faced with difficult choices.

The WOW Factor

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

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Jim Franklin

Website: https://harbro.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HARBROinc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HarBroRestoration

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/har-bro-emergency-services-and-restoration/

On today's episode of The Wow Factor, we welcome Matt McPherson to the show! As the Founder and CEO of Mathews Archery, Matt has dedicated his life to providing the best in bow performance, creating breakthrough technologies with state-of-the-art bow designs, and raising "industry standards in accuracy, speed, and stealth."

In this episode, you'll hear how Matt got started with archery, how a message from God changed his life forever, and how to balance ambition with thoughtful planning and long-term strategy.

Highlights:

• Matt's love for archery and his life's mission
• Hearing God's Message
• "Keep your eyes wide open and look for opportunity"
• The secret of taking away inhibitions of customers
• Creating a lifestyle
• "If you fail to plan you plan to fail."
• Going for the extreme!
• Impacting people in a positive way
• The dangers of branching out too soon
• The power of a personal assistant
• Paying attention to the advice of others will serve you on the long run

Key Takeaway: When we open ourselves to the Divine, we will be met with the answers we seek. Taking the time to push boundaries, ask for help, and believing in yourself and others will help you achieve the success you desire.

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/

Matt McPherson

Website: https://www.mathewsinc.com

https://mcphersonguitars.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mathews_Archery

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mathews1992?feature=guide

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 size, spark a culture of generosity and innovation, and lead with excellence.