The Art of Encouragement with Roger Allmand

In this episode of The Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Roger Allmand, former manager of Allmand Brothers, Inc, and current co-founder of Legacy Purpose LLC. Roger shares his journey from working on the metal lab floor in the early 1960s to managing a company that thrived on encouragement. After selling the family business in 2014, Roger and his wife Marlis founded Legacy Purpose LLC to support entrepreneurs, ministries, and individuals in realizing purposeful and valuable lives. They discuss the importance of encouragement, purpose, respecting relationships, and the impact of mentorship. Roger shares insights from his book, ‘Good Stuff,’ and the ways he instills purpose in his grandchildren through meaningful engagements.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:00 Roger’s Role as an Encourager Apprentice

02:38 Growing Up in Holdrege

03:38 The History of Allmand Brothers

06:24 Writing the Book: Good Stuff

09:31 The Importance of Purpose

20:17 Mentoring and Encouragement

21:17 The Power of Asking Questions

22:44 Starting Legacy Purpose

24:18 The Importance of Encouragement

26:57 Role Descriptions vs. Job Descriptions

28:34 The Need to Matter

32:15 Creating a Positive Company Culture

34:17 Working with Family

36:21 The Noble Venture of Business

38:39 The Value of Mentorship

40:59 Final Thoughts on Relationships and Purpose