#83 - Authenticity Over Everything: The Only Way to Lead with Dan Bowling

In this powerful episode of The Personal Success Podcast, Ryan Watts sits down with Dan Bowling—CEO of a globally recognized sales and marketing agency—to explore what it really means to lead. From being paralyzed as a child to building a business that manages over $400M in retail sales, Dan’s journey is a masterclass in mindset, mission, and meaning.

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But this isn’t a conversation about hustle culture or blind ambition.

Dan shares how adversity shaped his belief that life—and business—should be in service to others. Through stories of grit, faith, and growth, you’ll hear how his company is redefining success by feeding over a million children, rescuing victims of human trafficking, and building a culture of total engagement (with 0% turnover in over a decade).

Together, Ryan and Dan unpack:

• Why adversity can be your greatest teacher
• How servant leadership changes everything
• The “VCP” framework: Vision, Capital, People
• Why businesses should double down during crisis
• What it means to create a company that helps both clients and communities thrive

Dan’s Minneapolis, MN based firm – the Genesis Company is Target Stores largest toy broker.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or just someone searching for a deeper kind of success, this episode will leave you rethinking how you define purpose and impact.

Dan’s Linkedin profile page:  www.linkedin.com/in/thedanbowling 

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