

Mindset Growth, Rayz Rantz, Breaking Barriers
Schaffer Creek Media
Schaffer Creek Media brings you 3 completely different podcasts. Mindset Growth explores ways you can develop a positive and productive mindset through thoughtful interviews with successful leaders and real-life case studies of transformation. Rayz Rantz consists of short episodes of Ray's opinions that are meant to challenge assumptions and open dialogue so we can grow beyond our current perceptions. Breaking Barriers explores the rich history of tractor pulling, primarily through interviews of individuals and family members of pioneers and other key figures involved in the sport.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 50min
Lavern Zook of L&L Roofing
Gary welcomes Lavern Zook to the podcast this week. Lavern Co-owns L&L roofing with his twin brother Linford. L&L offers commercial roofing services to Western Pennsylvania and Central Ohio. In this episode they discuss how Lavern went from construction to overhead doors before ending up in the roofing industry. Lavern shares his morning routine that he feels is vital to his success, and his time training for a marathon.

Nov 28, 2022 • 41min
Ray Gage of Gary Bontrager Consulting
Gary welcomes Ray Gage back to the podcast to discuss his retirement from insurance. They discuss Ray's passion for coaching, coaching vs consulting, and being a powerful leader.

Nov 21, 2022 • 56min
Shannon Latham of Shed Geek Podcast
Gary speaks with Shannon Latham about his podcast, Shed Geek. The Shed Geek Podcast offers an in depth analysis of the ever growing and robust Shed Industry. They discuss Shannon's diverse career history, his salvation experience, overcoming learning difficulties, and work life balance.

Nov 14, 2022 • 55min
Randy Chaffee of Source One Marketing
This week on Mindset Growth we welcome Randy Chaffee of Source on Marketing. Randy speaks with us about the post frame and metal frame businesses he represents, his fascination with cool socks, and his podcast Building Wins Live.

Nov 7, 2022 • 37min
Jordan Logan of Focus Marketing
Jordan Logan is the owner of Focus Marketing. Focus Marketing is a direct mail advertising company that works primarily with the plain community. Jordan and Gary chat about Jordan's passion for helping business owners who just need a little extra help, and how his company works hard to get their mailers into the right hands.

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h
AJ Raber of Raber Co. Home and Lawn
AJ Raber is the host of The Shed Talk Podcast, Co-founder of Raber Co. Home and Lawn, and works in short term rentals and real estate. Gary and AJ have a discussion on the value of consulting for new business owners, and resources for start-ups.

Oct 3, 2022 • 58min
Renfred Miller of Grace Lighting
Renfred Miller is the owner of Grace Lighting, a lighting company that represents 70+ lighting manufacturers across Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. In this episode Gary and Renfred sit down to discuss the highs and lows of his journey to become the owner. Renfred shares his experience with the 75 hard challenge and how it changes his mentality.

Sep 19, 2022 • 46min
Leon Yoder
Leon Yoder, author of Unfinished Business, joins us over Zoom to discuss joining the Gary Bontrager Consulting team. We talk about his history with pinstriping, his consulting style, and how to transition from working in the business to working on the business.

Sep 19, 2022 • 51min
Your Questions Answered w/ Gary and Heather
How do I maintain a healthy company culture? How should I respond to negative feedback? How do I keep my employees engaged? In this special Q&A episode Gary and Heather answer some of most frequently asked listener questions.

Sep 12, 2022 • 51min
Jennifer Cecil of Next Level Marketing
Gary and Heather welcome Jennifer Cecil to the podcast this week. Jennifer is the social media strategist behind Gary Bontrager Consulting and a Licensed Real Estate Broker. They discuss the importance of having a content strategy, and staying up to date with the ever changing landscape of social media. Check out Jen's services at www.marketingnextlevel.com
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