In today’s episode, Boomer and John chat with Mike Dascal, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Changing Lives Together Foundation. In this inspiring interview, Mike shares how inviting friends to his house for drinks and a workout led to starting a non-profit. Years after his first “Beers and Burpees” event, the Changing Lives Together Foundation is changing and enriching the lives of kids with special needs and life-altering medical circumstances.

Support this incredible organization and the kids they serve.

Episode Recap:

• Mike’s Journey to starting Changing Lives Together Foundation (2:32)
• Mike’s motivation to keep going (6:07)
• Changing Lives Together Foundation Camp (9:02)
• The ripple effects of connection (11:50)
• Changing Lives Together Foundation Quarterly Outings (12:56)
• Beers and Burpees Event (15:09)
• A one million dollar dream (19:22)
• Growth through marginal gains (21:26)

About Changing Lives Together

The Foundation’s mission is to “To enrich and change the lives of special needs kids and kids with life-altering medical circumstances!” As a Foundation, we will partner with charities whose missions align with ours, host events, create experiences for kids, provide educational scholarships and make financial donations to other charities.

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John Wiesehan III

Join Boomer and John as they sit down with Chad Coltrane, the CEO of Victory Junction. During this inspiring conversation, he shares the lessons he’s learned from a career in the non-profit sector and how it has shaped him as leader. Chad also shares about the upcoming Kyle Petty Ride Across America he and Boomer will embark on later this month.

Support this incredible organization and their work to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, at no cost to children with serious illnesses.

Episode Recap:

• Introducing Chad’s work with Victory Junction (3:27)
• The role of intention and support in non-profit leadership (7:59)
• Team as a core value (10:48)
• The difference between non-profit and for-profit business leaders (13:14)
• Turning passion into purpose (15:29)
• Taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others (19:56)
• Kyle Petty Ride Across America (22:02)
• How Victory Junction supports children and their families (28:31)

About Victory Junction:

Located in the hills of Randleman, North Carolina, Victory Junction is spread across 84 acres, allowing children to do what they do best— be kids, play, imagine, make friends and enjoy the adventures and experiences of camp life.

Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, at no cost to children or their families.

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John Wiesehan III

It takes a certain level of dedication to stay motivated and focused on growth even when things get tough. For Trent McChesney, that means being proactive about finding new opportunities throughout the 2008 recession, and continuing to focus on growth even when his career is going well. In this episode, Trent talks with Boomer and John about some of the habits that help him stay motivated in his real estate career. He also explains why relationships are the key to success.

Guest Bio: A graduate of the University of North Carolina who holds a degree in economics, Trent McChesney began his real estate career in Charleston in 2005. Initially involved in the sale of new-construction homes and condominiums, he later broadened his real estate career to include property management and development roles. Prior to joining Kiawah Island Real Estate, he focused on residential brokerage and development in downtown Charleston, where he lives with his wife Carolyn, son Mac, and daughter Mimi. His involvement in the new home construction process, among other projects, has given him a deep understanding of how the new home process works, from the initial site selection through planning and construction.

Episode Recap:

• Growing up around real estate (2:17)
• Maintaining a growth mentality (5:01)
• It all comes back to relationships (7:13)
• How to stay motivated (10:45)
• Put yourself out there when things get difficult (12:58)

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John Wiesehan III