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Testimonials for John

As a former player and alumni of NMU, I asked John to come back and speak to our team to provide his insight through his experiences gained from playing collegiate/professional football and furthering to a successful business career . I had him speak to our team following our Friday evening pregame meetings. He navigated an inspiring journey as a Collegiate Student Athlete, to the Professional ranks, and talked about what he learned and how he transitioned it into a successful business career. His 4th Quarter message that he delivered was phenomenal and on point.

He spoke passionately regarding having Pride, Commitment, Dedication, Effort and Enthusiasm regardless of what the endeavor in order for you to be successful. He was very concise and humorous as he told stories about his life’s journey. Not only did our players benefit from his talk so did the coaches. John has a great message for everyone involved in any type of organization, I would highly recommend him to any type of organization. His message can be applied anywhere. ” Thanks to John, we are all better equipped for life!

– Kyle Nystrom, Northern Michigan University Head Football Coach

“It was encouraging to hear John speak to our program and gave us really good insight on what it takes to battle through some adverse situations. After reflecting on John’s message, it was a message that resonates with me in almost every aspect of my life. Our team took great perspective from his message and I have seen really positive actions reflected in so many of our players. Thank you for sharing your message with our program.”

– Dan Fodrocy Assistant Football Coach Northern Michigan University

“As we all face tough and challenging times in life, I can firsthand say that the message John shared has struck a chord with me on what steps I can take to be a better father, husband and coach. I really felt that the message John shared was not only a great game plan for what it takes to be successful but also some tangible ideas and thoughts of how to improve my life and personal situation. Since I heard John speak to our team I have really tried to implement these ideas into my daily life. I have seen a lot of changes in myself which have resulted in a better connection to my family.”

– Dan Fodrocy Assistant Football Coach Northern Michigan University

“Many people will talk about “perseverance” how you have to “fight through” but what I thought was so drastically different in John’s message was that he told us HOW to push through. To hear his adversity, to hear John use his personal situations as a tool for us to use and grow from, was really a breath of fresh air. I have heard many speakers and so many are brushing over generic catch phrases and just saying the same thing. John however gave real life, personal insight as well as detailed thoughts on how he improved his life. It made a great impact on me as a person and I know it could do the same for others.”

– Bryan Burgess, Technical Sales Dryvit Systems Inc.

“Our team really enjoyed John’s story and perspective. I think my biggest take away was a quote he shared: ‘Your talent will determine what you can do, your motivation will determine how much you are willing to do. But your attitude will determine the outcome.’ Thank you, John for delivering such a compelling talk. You certainly left our team inspired.”

— Dale Dean, CEO, DeanHouston, Inc.

“John is very frank about the serious challenges he’s faced on his road to success, as well as the opportunities that arose from those challenges. His talk acted as a wake up call to find and appreciate the opportunities in my own life’s challenges.”

— Jim Molloy, VP of Digital Development, DeanHouston, Inc.

“Listening to John’s life journey lead me to reframe how I define success and the legacy I will leave behind. His core pillars of Pride, Discipline, Commitment, Effort and Enthusiasm will stay with me.”

— Dana Arrasmith, General Manager, DeanHouston Nashville

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