The Wow Factor

Brad Formsma

brad@ilikegiving.com

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Booking Overview

The Wow Factor is a leadership and business-focused show where Brad Formsma brings on accomplished leaders to share hard-won lessons from both failure and success. It’s a strong fit for PR leaders seeking guests with credible, mission-driven stories that translate into practical leadership takeaways.

Metrics

Episodes: 314

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

brad@ilikegiving.com

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Host

Brad Formsma - Best-selling author and a Forbes top-rated leadership speaker who hosts The Wow Factor, exploring leadership journeys through “raw conversations” and lessons learned from both triumphs and failures...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized leaders in business or adjacent impact sectors—e.g., CEOs, founders, authors, or advisors—with demonstrable outcomes (mission impact, growth, thought leadership, books/programs) and a leadership “journey” involving notable lessons from setbacks and breakthroughs.
Required Achievements:  
CEO/founder or senior executive role, Authored a book or published thought leadership, Built or scaled a purpose-driven organization/business, Led measurable community/mission impact (e.g., justice, employment, legacy initiatives), Speaking/visibility in leadership or professional circles

Recent Guest Discussions

Heather Rice-Minus - Leadership In Faith-based Justice Work; Organizational Impact And Expansion; Mentorship; Justice Reform And Restoration; Dignity And Purpose In Serving People Affected By Incarceration

Derek Coburn - Redefining Retirement Around Purpose; Values-aligned Financial Planning; Legacy; Generosity; Long-term Contribution; Designing A Meaningful Future

Jennie Groff - Purpose-driven Entrepreneurship; Community Impact; Building Scalable Operations; Workplace Cultural Diversity; Faith/persistence; Lessons From Uncertainty And Growth

Recent Topics

Leadership, Leadership Development, Business, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Wow Factor
:

Leading With Grace Through Prison Fellowship | Heather Rice-Minus on Justice, Purpose, and Restoring Hope

May 13, 2026

Heather Rice-Minus is the President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest ministry serving those impacted by incarceration. With a background in law, public policy, and justice reform, Heather has dedicated her career to helping people encounter hope, dignity, and restoration through faith and community. Through her leadership, Prison Fellowship continues to expand its mission of supporting incarcerated individuals, their families, and the churches and volunteers who walk alongsi...

Building Wealth Beyond Retirement | Derek Coburn on Purpose, Planning, and Redefining the Future

April 29, 2026

Derek Coburn is a financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author of Let's Retire Retirement, a book that challenges the traditional idea of retirement and encourages people to think more intentionally about wealth, work, purpose, and the future. Through his work, Derek helps leaders and families rethink what it means to plan well, live generously, and build a meaningful life beyond financial success. In this episode, Brad and Derek Coburn explore why the old model of retirement may no longer ser...

From Dairy Farm Roots to Purpose-Driven Business | Jennie Groff on Entrepreneurship, Community, and Impact

April 15, 2026

Jennie Groff is a co-founder and leader behind Stroopies, a purpose-driven business rooted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that creates handcrafted stroopwafels while providing meaningful employment opportunities for resettled refugee women. Raised on a dairy farm, Jennie's journey into entrepreneurship wasn't traditional, but through faith, persistence, and a deep commitment to community, she and her husband transformed a simple idea into a growing business that blends quality products with real...

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