When Faith Meets Grief with Justin Janowski

The Eternal Optimist

In this episode, Justin Janowski shares a really deep journey through the hardships of losing his sister to cancer while managing the demands of a growing business. He discusses how his faith was tested and reshaped by grief and how these experiences led him to redefine his approach to sales, focusing on honesty and integrity. Justin opens up about the heavy responsibility he felt as a father, husband, and entrepreneur during this difficult time, and how it ultimately led him to create a more sustainable, purpose-driven business. This conversation offers a raw and inspiring look at resilience, faith, and the true meaning of success.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist Podcast with Matt Drinkhahn
• 00:00:25 - Meet Justin Janowski: A Journey of Faith and Business
• 00:01:26 - From Cutco to Coaching: Justin's Inspiring Backstory
• 00:03:18 - Facing the Unthinkable: Justin's Sister's Battle with Cancer
• 00:05:58 - Grief and Growth: Navigating Loss and Business Challenges
• 00:08:49 - Wrestling with Faith: Justin's Deep Reflection on God
• 00:15:12 - The Weight of Responsibility: Balancing Family During Grief
• 00:18:22 - Rising from the Ashes: Rebuilding a Business with Integrity
• 00:20:26 - High Integrity Sales: Justin’s Blueprint for Success
• 00:27:59 - Words of Wisdom: Encouragement for Aspiring Sales Professionals
• 00:30:13 - Lightning Round: Books, Music, and the Heart of Eternal Optimism

Links and Resources

• Justin on LinkedIn
• Faith2Influence’s 10-Step Sales Process (Free!)

Book Recommendations

• You and Me Forever by Francis and Lisa Chan

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