YOU MATTER To Christ

You might already know about the biblical tale of how God mysteriously worked to feed 5000 people with only seven loaves of bread and some fish. Today's guest has a similar story. Mark Anthony is the President/Founder of Southeastern Food Bank, an organization that provides daily sustenance to neighbors in need. He joins host Chad Burmeister to share the multiple instances of how God maneuvered fo...

How do you impact the world around you? By genuine service. Chad Burmeister’s guest in this episode is Brett Meyer, the CEO and Founder of Impact Upgrade. Brett shares with Chad how his company works in automating processes for nonprofits. They work in the background to allow the frontliners to focus on their job of impacting the world. Join in the conversation and discover how Brett’s introverted...

How do you feel at peace with yourself even when life feels like a complete mess? During this pandemic, many of us have experienced anxiety, loneliness and other uncomfortable emotions because we need to brave the unknown. Join Chad Burmeister as he talks with Md Faiz Yusuf about exploring life’s uncertainties and learning from mistakes. Md Faiz Yusuf shares personal experiences that shaped him to...

How do you grow to your highest level possible? By using the talents God gave you to do the most good. The show’s guest today is Susan Gygax, founder of Spectacle Talent Partners. Susan shares with Chad Burmeister how she helps CEOs find the right talent to join them in their mission. Mismatching talents with missions causes businesses to fail. Using your God-given talents with integrity not only...

For some people, it takes the darkest moments of life to see the lighted path to God. Such is the story of today’s guest on Living A Better Story. Joining host Chad Burmeister is Doug Booker, founder/owner of Booker Leadership. Doug talks about his journey to finding faith and the trials and tribulations he endured along the way. Doug has authored numerous works where he offers insightful advice t...

Every business owner wants full productivity when it comes to working. No matter what your industry is, project management plays a big role in your team. Ted Hawksford believes in that role because he is the CEO of LiquidPlanner. He helps businesses with his project management program so that they can achieve team productivity and effectiveness. Join your host, Chad Burmeister, and his guest, Ted...

If you ever lose your way in life, it's always best to find God. Listen to him and take action with him. This is what Jake Jordan has been doing ever since he found his way in life. Jake is a business coach and life coach with a Christian twist. He helps people succeed in life by finding themselves first. He believes that once you find yourself, you will find God, and amazing things will happen. J...

Everything that is in your mind will reflect through your emotions. You need to have the right mindset in life if you want to get through some difficult times. Join Chad Burmeister and his guest, Mimika Cooney, in this conversation about finding the right mindset. Mimika is a mindset and business coach who helps people grow by unsticking their minds. She is also an author, speaker, and podcaster....

Anything and everything you need to partake in this journey called life have already been written. It's all in The Bible. This is the testimony of today's guest, Thomas Noon. Thomas is the CEO and Founder of Catalyst Cohorts and C-Level Services. His work is centered around helping CEOs and entrepreneurs scale their business and improve their relationships. Thomas shares personal stories and testi...

Success does not come easy. And the other side of success is not as glamorous as people often think. In this episode, Martin Sawa joins Chad Burmeister to discuss his book, The Other Side of Success: Money and Meaning in The Golden State. Before becoming an author, Martin was a commercial real estate broker, operator, and developer. A tragic moment changed the trajectory of his life forever. He sh...

Life is an opportunity for all of us to progress, growing and learning through lessons learned. In this episode, we listen to someone who has done just that and triumphed through adversity. Chad Burmeister is joined by the executive director of The Podcast Factory, Jonathan Rivera, where they discuss faith and adversity. Jonathan shares his story, from his start as a blue-collar worker, losing eve...

Retirement is not the end. Rather, it is a new beginning and an opportunity for you to thrive. Just because you’ve put a stop to your day job doesn’t mean everything else about your life stops as well. David Carpenter is the founder of Thriving Into Retirement, and in this episode, he shares how you can thrive after retirement because there’s more to life than just making a living. He joins host C...

The most important things are often left unsaid. Such is the irony of life where people miss so much because they fail to go deeper. Robert Strock fills in the gap with The Missing Conversation podcast, where he explores complex issues that continue to persist even as the world seemingly contains all the information and answers. From hunger to terrorism to immigration, and everything in between, R...

When you lead people, you don't disregard their personal lives because it's a part of who they are. They will not work productively if they are not treated well, affecting the business' overall performance. More than ever, this pandemic has shown us the importance of that. In this episode, Chad Burmeister is joined by the Chief Marketing Officer of Showcase IDX Kurt Uhlir. Together, they talk abou...

It's not enough to have a great idea. You also have to be proactive in achieving your goals to serve not only yourself but others as well. In this episode, host Chad Burmeister is joined by Anthony Minessale II, CEO of SignalWire, to discuss how Anthony built his company from the ground up. He shares how he dropped out of high school to pursue his dreams and other circumstances that led him to whe...

Listen to the life story of Kristen Brumbaugh. Before she was the Director of Client Success in ScaleX, she was just a little girl who enjoyed playing outside during summertime. She would play with the kids from her village, bouncing around different houses, eating all kinds of food. This was her life back then. It's good to reminisce about those memories, good or bad. Join Chad and Rich as they g...

How do you start a relationship with God? How do you start building one and what do you need to know? Chad Burmeister talks to NVIDIA’s inside sales expert and believer, Gary King. Gary talks about the unsigned letter from his father, written the night before his parents passed away, and how this changed his life. He also tackles servant leadership, trust in the Lord, and work-life balance. Tune i...

True success is rarely about other people. It is about staying who you are despite others telling you who you should be. Liz Wendling is a sales expert and the President of Insight Business Consultants. She works with people who love what they do but hate to sell. And she is very successful at it, all because she was true to herself. While her whole life was full of people telling her to be someon...

Addiction is an illness. It is widespread and can consume an individual even to the point of death. That was almost the case for Kevin Parker. In today’s episode, Kevin joins host Chad Burmeister and opens up about how his drug use drove him to near death and how that experience helped him find his faith and ultimately start his recovery journey. He now uses his experience to help others as a drug...

Faith is a core value that we must focus on so everything will fall into place. Chad Burmeister and Robert Fukui, CEO of i61 Business Development Network, delves into coping with grief and loss and how to overcome life’s challenges with peace. Robert Fukui shares personal and professional experiences that contributed to the success he has attained. He shares his marriage story and how he encounter...

Are you drifting through life unaware of your purpose? On-Purpose Partners is an online tool that gives you your two-word purpose in 3 minutes. Chad’s guest in this episode is Kevin McCarthy, the Chief Leadership Officer of On-Purpose Partners. Kevin discusses with Chad how the two words are God’s branding on you. You’ve had it with you since birth. It’s your spiritual DNA! Tune in and be on-purpo...

Pain and suffering are constants in our world. But there is a way to overcome such adversities in life: through faith. In this episode, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch joins Chad Burmeister to share her own story of conquering the challenges life has thrown her way and how that led her to her mission. She is the CEO and Founder of Altered Stories Ministry, a faith-based evangelistic storytelling minist...

The most important thing for most people is their children. For Kelly Scheer, she believes her son is the reason why she was put on this Earth. Kelly is a proud mother, an executive coach, and the CEO and Chair of Vistage Michigan. Explore Kelly's life from her coaching job to her love for her son, and even get a glimpse into the shadow side of life. Learn how to sacrifice everything and be proud...

Our gut tells us what’s right or wrong. Using our energy for the good makes a huge difference. Even the smallest good deed that no one notices! The show’s guest today is Missy Dalvit, Owner of The Squeeze-Tavern. Missy shares with Rich how she watched her twin sister recover from a car accident. It helped her realize how crucial it is to help people. Tune in and use your energy for the good! Learn...

You all heard the phrase, "learn from your mistakes." Most people would try to avoid making mistakes. Though there are some who look for crisis because they want to grow. To quote the guest today, "Your pain becomes your purpose." Join your host, Chad Burmeister and his guest, Dolores Hirschmann. Dolores is the founder of Masters in Clarity, which is a coaching service that helps people clarify th...