"Thank
you VERY much for the wonderful presentation you
delivered at my recent conference in Washington
D.C. The Seaboard VPA All-Stars event has historically
been the most well received function of the year
by the qualifying agents. Your presence elevated
the meeting to a level of quality that we had
not seen before. Your talk was entertaining, inspirational
motivational and humbling. You are a person who
truly practices what you preach. It is obvious
the word ‘surrender’ is not part of
your vocabulary.” ~Ray Melcher, Vice President Agency, State Farm Insurance
“We booked Ron Gustafson through MidAmerica Speakers Bureau to speak at our Customer Appreciation Event in 2019 and he did a wonderful job! He kept the entire audience’s attention better than I can ever remember any speaker doing. Gus also took the time, both before and after the meeting, to visit with my customers and he really left an impression. I received a number of calls and text messages the next day from our attendees telling me how much they enjoyed Gus, and that he was ‘the best speaker we have ever had!’ My kids were still talking about him at breakfast the next morning! Thanks Barry and Tyler for steering me in Gus’ direction…he was GREAT!!” ~Dallas Choat, DC Seed & Chem. LLC
"I
want to thank you for giving so much of yourself
and the long lasting impact you have made. We
are better for knowing you and having you as a
part of our meeting." ~Joe Neely, Vice President – Agency, State Farm Insurance
"A
total of 1000 employees attended the four sessions
over the two days. During the presentations one
could 'hear a pin drop' to quote an old phrase
to describe the attention of the participants
focused on Mr., Gustafson's story of his life
in 'turning setbacks into comebacks'. The verbal
and written evaluations were 100% positive with
statements like 'the best CARE Days ever', 'well
worth the time spent, ' a message of life for
everyone', and ' wow, what more can one say'."
~Sister Mary Jaeger , Vice President of Mission, Avera McKennan Hospital
RON
GUSTAFSON Turning a Set-Back into a Come-Back
BIO:
Raised
on a farm in Lyons, Nebraska, Ron "Gus"
Gustafson was a standout basketball player in high
school in spite of having lost his right arm and shoulder
in a tragic childhood farm accident. After a knee
injury ended his collegiate basketball career, he
was devastated. But, once again, his faith and courage
sustained him and he redirected his energies, building
outstanding academic and business careers.
Gus
is founder and president of Ron Gustafson - My Story,
located in Omaha, Nebraska. He and his wife, Julie,
have three children: Isaac, Josiah and Hannah.
When
you face an obstacle in your life, think of Ron "Gus'
Gustafson. Gus battled for his life at age 9 following
a tractor accident that took his right arm and shoulder
and crushed his right leg. In spite of his injury,
he was determined to excel in athletics. He played
varsity basketball (Honorable Mention, All-State)
and earned the respect of the coach who once said
he'd never make the team.
For
Gus, each set-back has presented an opportunity to
grow. Today, Gus is a remarkable motivator. To experience
his message is to lose all self-doubt and to find
the strength to succeed. He'll show you how, with
three simple keys: Process the garbage in your life;
Never give up; and Have the courage to face the next
challenge.
Fully Armed - Learn how business owner, motivational speaker and auther Ron "Gus" Gustafson turns personal tragedy into sheer triumph. You'll find his unforgettable message to be humorous, heart-touching and life-changing.
TRAVELING
FROM:
Omaha,
NE
SPEECH TOPICS:
Gus
speaks his life story and is the speaker everyone wants
to own. Once people hear him speak, they can't wait
to share him with others. From a single presentation
in a corporate setting, he'll be invited to speak to
every branch of that company throughout the country
and abroad. Or, someone in an audience will arrange
for him to speak at their child's school. Gus is equally
at home sharing his keys to success at a board retreat,
sales meeting or high school banquet.
Fully Armed - Learn how business owner, motivational speaker and auther Ron "Gus" Gustafson turns personal tragedy into sheer triumph. You'll find his unforgettable message to be humorous, heart-touching and life-changing.
