Brent Nussbaum, CEO Nussbaum Transportation, Episode 228
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Brent has held many roles with Nussbaum, a seventy-eight-year-old family-owned and operated company founded by his father in 1945. Under Brent’s leadership, Nussbaum has enjoyed record growth and has been recognized with multiple accolades within the transportation industry for its innovative spirit and commitment to integrity. From designing solutions for customers to developing and implementing groundbreaking equipment modifications for fuel efficiency, Nussbaum lives its motto of “Setting New Ideas in Motion.” Also recognized is Nussbaum’s driver retention rate which far exceeds industry benchmarks, a true testament to the company's culture.
Brent is on the podcast today to talk to us about why Nussbaum Transportation prioritizes generous giving and biblical stewardship and finds joy in giving and focusing on others rather than themselves. He shares the story of going in and out and back into a family business and how God guided his family through those big life decisions. We also dig into the importance of hiring for long-term success and a positive work environment. We discuss why prioritizing character over paycheck leads to better financial stability and a sense of purpose in work.
“Persevere through the difficult times.” - Brent Nussbaum
“Your employees are your greatest asset. They also belong to God, so take care of them and nurture them, love on them and their families, and grow them.” - Brent Nussbaum
“I get up every morning, and I invite God into my day.” - Brent Nussbaum
This Week on The Wow Factor:
How Brent began his career in Operations after having his Class D truck driving license revoked
The sad death of Brent’s father when he was 23 and how that led to a decision to give his life to Christ
Brent describes his experience with a unionized family business, mentioning the challenges of being tied to a union and the desire to escape and start his own business
Brent describes a moment of spiritual awakening where God shared the message that he needed to go back to school and how this lead to a personal transformation and a new path forward
What happened when Brent found he was working for a company that was unethical and was asking him to do things that went against his moral beliefs
How Brent jumped back into the family business and the direction in which God guided him to go
Why Nussbaum Transportation made the decision to install full wrap graphics on the sides of trailers with messaging as to what God holds as important
How John Beckett's book "Loving Monday" inspired Brent to make Nussbaum a ministry
The emotional decision to sell the company to employees through an ESOP and how it felt to let go of a family legacy after 73 years
How Brent invites God into his life every day and is guided through that day, no matter what comes
Brent Nussbaum’s Words of Wisdom:
Our lives and possessions are not our own; they’re God’s. Ultimately, if we surrender what we think is ours and watch how He works, we will receive a huge blessing.
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