Tag: Inspiration
From Model to Chef Extraordinaire with Chef Bob Haney (Ep. 21)

From Model to Chef Extraordinaire with Chef Bob Haney (Ep. 21)

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Could childhood memories and family recipes shape a successful business venture? 

In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly welcome Chef Bob Haney as their guest. He shares his journey from being a former model to pursuing his passion for cooking and starting his company, Heavenly Waffles®. 

Chef Bob talks about the inspiration behind the waffles, the unique ingredients used, and how they differ from regular pancakes and waffles. Bob also shares his story of being in the modeling industry, his encounters with famous personalities, his struggles with addiction, and ultimately finding a turning point in his life. 

Bob discusses:

  • The birth of his brand “Heavenly Waffles®” and how it is a game changer for professional athletes across America
  • His broad career journey: Modeling, bartending, and now a chef! 
  • The turning point within his career after having a dark patch
  • What’s next for Heavenly Waffles® and where you might find them in the future
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Chef Bob Haney is a chef instructor, and menu development consultant, now Founder and Executive Chef, of Heavenly Waffles®.

Haney started cooking with his grandma Glady when he was 4 years old.

Glady taught Chef Bob, or Bobby, as she called him, how to develop flavors, and taught him about flavor profiles. Glady was a meat and potatoes kind of cook, basics, with outstanding flavor, while Bob’s mom, Joanne, who also helped cultivate Chef Bob’s taste buds, was also an amazing cook. Mom Joanne, was more creative, and took more risks in the kitchen, helping Chef Bob think more outside the box.

Chef Bob cooked for friends and family but didn’t start working in restaurants until his early 20’s in Kansas City, then in Chicago.

While modeling all over the world, Chef Bob would always cook for people he met, giving away recipes he had created over the years, but never gave out his pancake recipe he had created, combining 3 ingredients of a recipe Glady made, and 2 ingredients of a recipe Joanne made. One morning, in Glady’s kitchen, making his famous pancakes there wasn’t enough of one of the ingredients, which was sour cream, but there was yogurt in the fridge, Haney though, “oh that will work” and years later Heavenly Waffles® were born.

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The Flight to Financial Success: Our Process (Ep. 16)

The Flight to Financial Success: Our Process (Ep. 16)

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Join Jon and Brent as they take you on an extraordinary adventure, where they talk about what their process is if you want to take flight with the team from Soar Wealth Strategies.

Gain invaluable insights into what it’s like to work with the team at Soar Wealth Strategies, and the different steps in their process. Discover the core values, and the significance of the FIT meeting, to assess your attitude, ability, and assets to create a tailored financial flight plan. 

Jon and Brent talk about:

  • How they got their name: Soar Wealth Strategies
  • Their philosophy of building strong client relationships and the value they place on trust, empathy, and open communication.
  • What their FIT meeting entails
  • The three “A’s” (attitude, ability, and assets) to partner with the team
  • And more

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Rising to the Top: The Inspiring Journey of Ingrid Geiseman (Ep. 7)

Rising to the Top: The Inspiring Journey of Ingrid Geiseman (Ep. 7)

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Get motivated and inspired as we welcome the remarkable Ingrid Geiseman, Professional Clothier with Tom James, to the show today. 

In this episode, Ingrid joins Jon and Brent to discuss her journey from growing up on a farm in Nebraska to becoming a successful clothier.

Ingrid shares how she learned to run a business at a young age, her studies at the University of Nebraska, and how to master sales. 

Ingrid discusses:

  • How she got started in the fashion industry, including her early experiences and education
  • The skills and mindset she learned while working with the Southwestern Advantage Company, including sales and perseverance
  • The challenges and opportunities she faced while building her business and the lessons she learned along the way
  • The importance of hard work and determination, and how she has used these qualities to succeed in her career
  • And more

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Ingrid Geiseman is a seasoned clothier with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry. Ingrid started her journey with Tom James of Chicago in 2003 before transitioning to Tom James of Omaha in 2007. She is proud to have earned several accolades throughout her career, including membership in the President’s Merit Club, President’s Honor Club, President’s Club, and President’s Cabinet.

Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she honed her skills and received a solid education. Growing up in Leigh Community Schools and attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln allowed Ingrid to gain a well-rounded perspective and a passion for helping others.

Ingrid’s primary goal is to help simplify her clients’ lives by providing them with quality clothing and exceptional service.

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Story of Perseverance with Dr. Vanessa Wieseler (Ep. 6)

Story of Perseverance with Dr. Vanessa Wieseler (Ep. 6)

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Starting a business can be challenging, especially in a small town. But with the help of a financial advisor, you can achieve your goals. 

Meet Vanessa Wieseler, a Doctor of Chiropractic, who is determined to make a difference. She understands the importance of professional guidance, inspiration, and what it takes to reach success. 

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa shares her journey through entrepreneurship, what she’s learned along the way, how she overcame a dark place in her life, and the inspiration that got her into the position she is in today.

Dr. Vanessa discusses:

  • How growing up in a small town impacted her career decision
  • What it was like to overcome cancer
  • The financial mistakes she made and how business owners can avoid them
  • The financial advice she received and her relationship with money
  • And more

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Dr. Vanessa Wieseler is a small town Kansas girl who took a leap of faith to become a chiropractor. Growing up in Fredonia, Kansas, Vanessa had a typical small town upbringing. She had a variety of jobs throughout her childhood and teenage years, but she always had an interest in the medical field. Vanessa attended Kansas University, where she started out studying pharmacy but eventually pivoted to become a Chiropractor. After graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Vanessa decided to start her practice in Omaha, Nebraska. 

As her business and personal life were going well a few years ago, she received a devastating diagnosis of cancer. She is doing well now and continues to inspire others with her story of perseverance and determination.

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