Love: The Essence of Your Business

Written by Joe Handley Last December, A3.business faculty member Daniel Fong (founder and teacher of Million Dollar Baby) taught for our opening session in India. He co-taught with pastor Skye Jethani over a weekend focusing on what we call the most crucial thing in mission: A Love Relationship with God. See our link to our core value: ALL IN with God. During that weekend, Daniel made a profound statement affirming this value:

“Life on earth is an epic battle between a focus on God or on us.”

Not long ago, Daniel was the featured guest on Dan Quiggle’s leadership podcast Garage to Goliath | Leaders Building Legacies. Daniel Fong’s testimony shared in these two interviews (episodes 21 and 22) were a powerful affirmation of A2’s vision, mission and core values. Two things struck me in these interviews:

• First, when Daniel said that his company focuses on creating value, doing things excellently and ultimately on Love.
• Second, was when he was asked about legacy Daniel stated, I want my son and daughter to say, “I was a serious follower of Jesus!”

I encourage you to read about and listen to part 1 and part 2 of Daniel Fong’s interview on Dan Quiggle’s leadership podcast at the links below:

• Episode 021 — Daniel Fong interview     
  • Blog: Visionary Leadership with the founder of Million Dollar Baby, Daniel Fong
• Episode 022 — Daniel Fong interview     
  • Blog: Profit is Merely a Result

I’m sure you’ll be surprised by Daniel’s approach to business. And, I hope you’ll be encouraged in your life journey and in how you shape your company. May we all Love well and may we have our children and followers say, “I was a serious follower of Jesus!” With Christ, Joe Handley, President A2 / A3.business jhandley@asianaccess.org @jwhandley  

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More Information Million Dollar Baby - Daniel and Maryann Fong founded Million Dollar Baby in 1990, just as their two children, Tracy and Teddy, were transitioning from cribs into toddler beds. While in the midst of raising his young children, Daniel read that it cost one million dollars to raise a child. He recognized the need for reliable baby products that came at a great value. Thus, Million Dollar Baby was born—a company dedicated to enabling parents to provide the best for their children, without compromising on quality, safety or design.     Dan Quiggle: Author | Entrepreneur | Leadership Keynote Speaker Host of the leadership podcast Garage to Goliath | Leaders Building Legacies. On his podcast, Dan shares to shares leadership strategies and inspirational stories to motivate and encourage you on your leadership journey.

• Subscribe to Garage to Goliath | Leaders Building Legacies podcast
• You can also find the interview with Daniel Fong on iTunes and SoundCloud.