We challenged CEO students to indivdually reach out to someone in their network that met any of the following criteria: entrepreneur, hardworking or a unique career.
They understood the assignment and knocked it out of the park!
We learned about financial literacy, the importance of consistency/routines, how to treat people, work ethic, career transitions, staying positive, following your passions, prioritizing your family, and so much more!
Day 1 Special Guests:
🔸Tanner Krumwiede - JCHS Athletic Trainer & Vice President Westlake Country Club
🔸Brandon Eggelhoff - Vice President & Part-Owner Heneghan and Associates, P.C.
🔸Brandon Johnson - Sales Manager, Team Inc
🔸Abby Thurman - Owner, Absworkoutplans
🔸Eric Bowker - Production Manager at Grafton Winery & Brewhaus & Window Washing Business, Wife Owns: Partial P Co.
🔸Dr. Derek Woolsey - Owner, Woolsey Chiropractic
🔸Ellen Frank - Owner, Ellen Frank Painting and Cleaning Service
Day 2 Special Guests:
🔸Craig Hudson - Craig Hudson-State Farm Insurance Agent
🔸Logan Wayne - Instructional Designer UniGroup & Owner, HeadNod Training Center-Jerseyville
🔸Barbie Brynildsen - Owner, Your Event Space -Alton
🔸Christa Kelly - Licensed Agent, Dennis E Ford State Farm
🔸 Tiffany Blasa - Owner, Wild Roots
🔸 Lyn Assar - Flip The Frog Band Leader & Halpin Music Teacher
Quotes from our panel:
◾️Tanner: Good leaders get to know the people they are leading.
◾️Brandon E.: Leadership isn't something you choose, it chooses you.
◾️Brandon J: The best leaders lead by example. "Do as I say, not what I do", is a bad leadership approach.
◾️Abby Thurman: Leaders should be positive thinkers and not compare themselves to others.
◾️Eric: Success isn't a number, it's a mindset.
◾️Derek: Treat others as you want to be treated.
◾️Ellen: Don't assign tasks and say "you" do this, be willing to help and say "we can do this". Work hard.
◾️Craig: Don't let fear drive your decisions.
◾️Logan: Emotional intelligence is important when running a business.
◾️ Barbie: The path you think may be the perfect path for you may evolve to what you were destined for - be open to that change.
◾️Christa: Life is transitional, make sure you can transition.
◾️Tiffany: Don't do what you think you are supposed to do, or what other say you should do. Lead with your interests and passions.
◾️ Lyn: You have to hustle (he works 6 days a week).
Biggest Mentors:
🔸Tanner: Richard Harp (Lone Oak Golf Course former owner), Coaches: Greg Pohlman, Jeff Krumwiede, Nick Flowers
🔸Brandon E.: Bob Manns (Hardest worker he knows)
🔸Brandon J.: His dad and brothers (Taught him a lot he still puts to use)
🔸Abby: Her husband (Overcame a lot in his childhood)
🔸Eric: Rich Portwood (The reason he pursued a history degree)
🔸Derek: His mom (She did a lot for their family)
🔸Ellen: Her father (He worked two full-time jobs)
🔸Craig: His father-in-law (Taught him about financial literacy)
🔸Logan: Previous boss, Michael Young (Taught him to believe in himself)
🔸Barbie: Her parents (She never heard her dad complain about his job)
🔸Christa: Her dad (He has a heart of gold)
🔸Tiffany: Dad (was a business owner and she learned a lot. Also, Crystal Stevens)
🔸Lyn: Jim Vanwalleghan & Bruce Baise (Jim taught him guitar and Bruce helped him with his first demo)
Thank you all for speaking to us! We learned so much and are feeling very inspired!