Ep 72: The Power of ‘Yes’ with Grant Chugg

2 years ago, almost to the day, Greg and I had an experience that changed our lives and our business forever. We want to show you a glimpse into that journey with a special guest. In this episode, I’m introducing you to a very good friend, Grant Chugg, who shares how a single “yes” helped him find a purpose that is larger than himself and changed the trajectory of his life.  What’s more, he helped Greg and I say a Yes that changed our worlds too and was fundamental to the business we now operate. In this episode, you will hear about something very close to our hearts and an experience that changed us forever. Join Grant and me as we look back at our profound moments in Africa that opened not just our minds but our hearts, as well. "We need Africa more than Africa needs us.” — Grant Chugg We’ll be talking about: Introduction [0:00] Grant’s “yes” to Burundi which started everything [5:31] Rwanda and its impact on our lives [7:30] Our eye-opening moment as we crossed the border [10:08] The power of human touch [14:56] Why we need Africa more than Africa needs us [16:50] How Grant and his team found a purpose that’s bigger than themselves [19:24] The history of the Villages of Life Project [23:03] Homes of Hope, not an orphanage [25:18] Future Hope School [28:34] Villages of Life’s vision [35:38] Education is a privilege and how it affects  the culture in Africa [38:07] Grant and I reflect on our time in Africa [43:21] Invitation to everyone [53:41] About Our Guest: Grant Chugg is the managing director of Grant Chugg Plumbing, a well-known and respected business based in Northern Tasmania that has been in service for 20 years. Grant is on the board of the Villages of Life Project, a Non-Government Organisation that partners with the World Relief Overseas Aid Fund by acting as its agent for fundraising and the delivery of relief and development projects in developing countries. Resources: Purchase your tickets to the ball through this link (https://events.humanitix.com/villages-of-life-2021-gala) Villages of Life Website (http://www.villagesoflife.org/)  Villages of Life Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/villagesoflife/)  Donate at: (https://wra.org.au/1435vol) If you’d like to donate to the auction, please contact [email protected] Connect with Grant Chugg: Grant Chugg Plumbing (https://www.gcplumbingtas.com.au/)  Grant Chugg’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/grantchuggplumbing/)  Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiHRznJ6Iimj1aRD3xdKow/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ Email us at [email protected] If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.