Mindset Growth, Rayz Rantz, Breaking Barriers

In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary Bontrager speaks with Travis Beachy, the founder and CEO of Farm + Yard, a company that provides high-quality sheds, barns, garages, and cabins to customers across the country. Travis shares his journey from growing up on a farm to starting his own business, and how he overcame the challenges and risks along the way. Tune in to learn how Travis applies a growth mindset to his personal and professional life, and how you can do the same.

In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary Bontrager welcomes Jessica Swingle, an entrepreneur, creator, and coach who helps high-performing business leaders and teams work smarter, build better, and execute big ideas. Jessica is the Chief Integrator and Co-Owner of GRID, a global real estate investor network of 22K+, and the founder of The JCo Method, a simple 10-step framework to help others organize their ideas, build unstoppable brands, and develop systems that scale. Jessica shares her insights on how to create clarity in your work, reach your personal potential, and make an impact through education, collaboration, and hyperlocal community. Tune in to learn from Jessica's experience as a leader, a coach, and a mom.

In this episode JD Klopfenstein joins Gary in studio to discuss his upbringing and what drives him. JD is a Financial Professional with Principal Financial Group, having 4 years of experience in the Financial Services industry prior to graduating with a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business. He is originally from Mount Pleasant, Iowa and has been involved in the community since his childhood, working on his grandmother's farm and volunteering with Boy Scouts of America and Midwest Old Threshers. JD is passionate about providing comprehensive financial planning for his clients, striving to give them confidence and comfortability. 

In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary and Heather talk to Paula McCabe, a former Blackhawk Mechanic in the military, photographer, and now a Realtor in Sarasota, Florida. Paula shares her story of how she went from a career in the military to a successful real estate career. She shares insightful stories from her time in the military and her time as a civilian aviation mechanic. This episode is an exciting story of taking now new challenges and change.

Velma Knowles is a highly accomplished marketer, strategist, leader, and membership professional from Nassau, the Bahamas. She gained recognition prior to coming to the US for her successful $100,000 personal college fundraising campaign. Velma has earned an MBA from the University of Tampa and has attained a variety of certifications including Virtual Presenter, Human Behavioral Consultant [DiSC], Distinguished Toastmaster, John Maxwell Team trainer and Dale Carnegie certified trainer. To further her education and career, Velma completed advanced executive training at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. She is a business consultant with two decades of experience in fortune 500 companies. She has developed a reputation for creating effective strategies to drive membership growth and retention in organizations. Her work has helped her clients break down organizational silos, recognize quick wins and create compelling member experiences. 

Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. From small town Iowa, to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and sales people. Jordan joins on this episode to discuss his journey from financial services to coaching, the lessons that his first job taught him, and the importance of winning at home.

Todd Saylor is the driving force behind Wired Differently , an innovative consultancy that empowers people to think differently, dig into their unique talents, and discover new ways of solving problems. With more than 35 years of experience in the corporate world, he has helped countless teams, leaders, and organizations solve complex business problems in a number of industries. Todd joins us in this episode to discuss The Five Ds, how to become wired differently, and starting your day off with service.

This week Jesse and Irina Kauffman hop on the podcast to discuss their Youtube channel Radical Connections TV. Jesse was raised Old Order Amish, and Irina immigrated to America from Russia when she was a child. Now, they work with couples to help them strengthen their relationships.

Gary speaks with Sawyer Whisler, the creator of the Youtube Channel This'll Do Farm. Sawyer uses the channel to document what daily life is like on their family hog farm. In this exciting episode they discuss the importance of legacy, finishing out 20,000 pigs a year, and building a social media presence. 

In this episode we talk with the ‘Amish TikTok Star’ Eddie Swartzentruber. In this powerful episode, Eddie talks about growing up Amish, his education, and why he decided to leave the Amish lifestyle. He also discusses why he started doing his TikTok videos, creating a massive online following, his roofing business, and how he has a passion for educating and entertaining. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!