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On today’s episode we talk with Marty Ozinga III, the former CEO of Ozinga Inc. As an American-owned, fourth-generation family business, Ozinga provides concrete, bulk materials, and energy solutions, along with transportation services through an extensive network of truck, rail, barge and ship terminals. Established in 1928 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Ozinga survived the Great Depression, World War II and continues to be one of the most successful concrete and bulk material companies today.
In this episode…
you’ll hear Marty talk about the history of the Ozinga family business, how he empowers Ozinga employees, and how by serving God you will reach unbelievable heights in your business.
Highlights:
The Ozinga Family History
Taking over the company at age 23
Understanding other people’s gifts and talents
Faith as a foundation
Eight “Around the World” tickets, no cellphones, no google, and a lot of adventure
The Ups and Downs of the concrete business
Transitioning out of being CEO
Words of Wisdom from Marty Ozinga III
Do what you like to do
Many of us are faced with the challenge of doing what we like to do or doing what our parents expect and want us to do. Marty discusses the challenge of having to choose between working in the family cement trucking business or working in banking with his father.
Discovering what you like to do will benefit you in the long run when starting out in business. Marty took over the cement trucking business at the age of 23, but he liked the work, which helped him continue to grow the legacy of the 4th generation owned company.
Hire smart people
It’s easy to think that we can do everything, and as business leaders, we try to do everything. Marty understood that he couldn’t do everything. He explains that it’s important to seek out people with skill sets and talents in areas we don’t excel in.
One of the biggest factors in growing a business is all about who you hire. Understanding the skills and strengths of employees is something that made Marty a great leader because he wanted everyone to work to their full potential.
Understanding you are not the center of the universe
Businesses will not become successful if you have selfish motivations for growing you company. Marty learned early on that we can’t work for ourselves, but we need to figure out how to serve God and how to serve others.
Marty points out that business leaders need to take their egos out of the picture, and the envy that can lead to problems. Instead, he says to think about what God’s plan is for you and to work according to His will and not your own.
Marty Ozinga III
Website: https://www.ozinga.com
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