What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs?
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.
🎬 Episode Chapters
01:15 – 02:20: Podcast Intro & Why Customer Experience Drives Business Growth
02:20 – 06:15: Disney & NASA Lessons: Enhancing Customer Experience Without Extra Cost
06:15 – 10:10: Mapping the Customer Journey for Service Business Scaling
10:10 – 16:13: Disney’s “Plussing” Method & Continuous Improvement for Small Businesses
16:13 – 18:42: Turning Mistakes Into Customer Loyalty Moments
18:42 – 21:37: Handwritten Thank You Notes & Relationship Marketing That Works
21:37 – 24:27: Client Retention Through Personal Touches & Thoughtful Gestures
24:27 – 26:43: Offline Marketing, Direct Mail & Standing Out in a Digital World
26:43 – 29:10: Internal Customer Experience & Employee Engagement Lessons from NASA
29:10 – End: Final Takeaways, One Action to Implement & How to Connect with Vance Morris
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn
Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/
All content for Grownlearn is the property of Business Model Transformation and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs?
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.
🎬 Episode Chapters
01:15 – 02:20: Podcast Intro & Why Customer Experience Drives Business Growth
02:20 – 06:15: Disney & NASA Lessons: Enhancing Customer Experience Without Extra Cost
06:15 – 10:10: Mapping the Customer Journey for Service Business Scaling
10:10 – 16:13: Disney’s “Plussing” Method & Continuous Improvement for Small Businesses
16:13 – 18:42: Turning Mistakes Into Customer Loyalty Moments
18:42 – 21:37: Handwritten Thank You Notes & Relationship Marketing That Works
21:37 – 24:27: Client Retention Through Personal Touches & Thoughtful Gestures
24:27 – 26:43: Offline Marketing, Direct Mail & Standing Out in a Digital World
26:43 – 29:10: Internal Customer Experience & Employee Engagement Lessons from NASA
29:10 – End: Final Takeaways, One Action to Implement & How to Connect with Vance Morris
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn
Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/
Christian Values Built a $1B Firm John Knowlton’s Journey
Grownlearn
38 minutes 44 seconds
5 months ago
Christian Values Built a $1B Firm John Knowlton’s Journey
In this Grownlearn conversation, I sat down with John Knowlton, a former jail chaplain who went on to co-found and scale a wealth management firm to over $1 billion in assets—and then chose to walk away to pursue a deeper calling.
John shares some of the pivotal moments that shaped his path—from working with inmates in DuPage County Jail to leading a billion-dollar financial advisory firm, and now mentoring Christian CEOs through the C12 Group. We talk about how our thinking shapes our outcomes, what success really means, and how service can be a growth strategy—both in business and in life.
He also gives us a peek into his upcoming book, Thinking for Success, a collection of stories designed to spark better thinking and deeper purpose.
If you're building something meaningful—or trying to figure out what that even looks like—this one will speak to you.
👉 More from John at AbundantThoughtRevolution.com
Want to unlock the secrets of business growth and transformation?📺 Explore our curated playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J0lwEsQYIZ1wpaqJrxJYa28
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About Grownlearn:
Welcome to GrowNLearn, where innovation meets expertise in business growth, business transformation, and leadership development. We empower entrepreneurs and business leaders with data-driven insights and tailored strategies that drive success. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, develop a success mindset, or learn how to grow a startup, GrowNLearn is your trusted partner in navigating today’s competitive market.
Connect with Us:
Website: https://grownlearn.org/
Podcast Page: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
Apple Podcast/i-tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Follow Us on Social Media:
Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X.com: https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
IG: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
HealnLearn Channel - Success Mindset: /@healnlearnLinkedIn: /grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: /healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: /healnlearn_grownlearn
HealnLearn Channel - Success Mindset: /@healnlearn
Additional Resources FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: 👉 https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation: Create a constant inflow of qualified leads with our advanced AI tools paired with expert human lead nurturing: 👉 https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
00:01:20-00:04:21: Jail Chaplain’s Life Impact Insights
John shares how his time as a jail chaplain shaped his perspective on how personal thinking determines life outcomes—even for those from the same starting point.
00:04:22-00:08:48: Gifts, Service, and Success Pathways
00:08:49-00:12:50: Strategic Growth in Financial Advisory
00:12:51-00:16:01: Storytelling for Leadership Development
00:16:02-00:19:53: Christian Business Leadership Transition
00:19:54-00:23:14: True Greatness Through Selfless Service
00:23:15-00:26:30: Christian Business Collaboration & Impact
00:26:31-00:30:58: Josh’s Redemption Through the Trades
00:30:59-00:34:58: Family Wealth and Shared Governance
00:34:59-00:38:00: Books, Followership & Abundant Thought
Grownlearn
What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs?
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.
🎬 Episode Chapters
01:15 – 02:20: Podcast Intro & Why Customer Experience Drives Business Growth
02:20 – 06:15: Disney & NASA Lessons: Enhancing Customer Experience Without Extra Cost
06:15 – 10:10: Mapping the Customer Journey for Service Business Scaling
10:10 – 16:13: Disney’s “Plussing” Method & Continuous Improvement for Small Businesses
16:13 – 18:42: Turning Mistakes Into Customer Loyalty Moments
18:42 – 21:37: Handwritten Thank You Notes & Relationship Marketing That Works
21:37 – 24:27: Client Retention Through Personal Touches & Thoughtful Gestures
24:27 – 26:43: Offline Marketing, Direct Mail & Standing Out in a Digital World
26:43 – 29:10: Internal Customer Experience & Employee Engagement Lessons from NASA
29:10 – End: Final Takeaways, One Action to Implement & How to Connect with Vance Morris
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn
Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/