Their StoryTrying the Corporate World
Brad and Leslie Wolgamott were your typical young couple, climbing the corporate ladder when the business opportunity entered their lives for the second time. Their first attempt had been two years earlier, but they had left the business with a very defeated and skeptical mind. At that time they made up their minds to succeed in the corporate world instead.
Brad was in the employment recruiting business, and Leslie worked for a major airline as an Airfares Analyst. To most people they looked as though they were doing well. But compared to their soon-to-be sponsors, Brad and Julie Duncan, they were time broke, money broke, and had a marriage that was being pulled apart by negative association and the lack of a common goal.
Second Time’s the Charm
When Brad and Leslie started a business for the second and final time, little did they know how much different this time would be. Their first year was still a year of overcoming excuses: What would their friends and family think of them? What if they failed again? Did they really have time to build it with their heavy work schedules? These and many other excuses had to be dealt with, but deep down they knew that the business was the answer to all of their problems.
Over the next four and a half years, they persistently and consistently worked at building their business. The many long nights, the miles driven, and the changes and learning experiences they went through were not easy, but were definitely worth it.
Total Financial Independence
Today, Brad and Leslie have achieved total financial and personal freedom that allows them the time and choices to live a life that most only dream of. They enjoy many hobbies such as golf, tennis, and fishing. Because they have their freedom, they enjoy these and other recreational hobbies all day, every day. Travel was also a dream for Brad and Leslie, and today they enjoy traveling the world with great friends and family.
Life as a Family
Even more important than all of the time and material rewards they’ve achieved is their life as a family. They have been blessed with four beautiful children who have a father and mother who are able to spend every minute of the day doing whatever they choose. Few, if any, business opportunities allow both mom and dad to spend most of their time being parents like Brad and Leslie do!
New Visions
Currently, Brad and Leslie are focused on two new visions in life. Their first vision is reaching out to young children worldwide, working in both inner-city programs, hospitals, as well as developing a youth ministry in the Philippines. Their goal is to help children find a dream and refocus their lives on long-term goals.
Their second vision is to develop a family environment on their eight-acre property for their parents and themselves to share and spend the rest of their lives together. They built “Duncan Yards,” which includes a baseball diamond, rope bridge, rock-climbing wall, and a trout pond. This “Field of Dreams” was created to be used by inner-city and at-risk kids, along with athletic teams and church youth groups. Eventually there will be three houses on the estate—one for them and each of their parents.
How’d They Do It?
So how did a young couple with very little education and very little credibility build this business? “First,” says Brad, “we developed and continued to expand our dreams and desires in life. Many people want more out of life but are not motivated enough to go out and get the job done no matter how long it takes and how tough it is. And second, we studied and plugged in tight to our upline sponsors, Brad and Julie Duncan, and the incredible World Wide Group support organization of leaders who are the key to training and motivation. They are why we are where we are!”
A Responsibility
Brad and Leslie look at the building of this business as a responsibility to help others achieve whatever they desire, and to live the life they ultimately deserve. They are passionate about their visions in life; the business is forever in their hearts and they are committed to being an example for others to follow.