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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 41 MIN

“From War to Wealth: John A. Brink on Survival, Success & Mental Strength”

from The CJ Moneyway Show · host Bleav + CJ Moneyway

How do you go from surviving Nazi-occupied Holland to building one of Canada’s most respected businesses? On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we’re joined by John A. Brink, a true definition of resilience. A World War II survivor, successful entrepreneur, and fierce mental health advocate, John is the founder of Brink Forest Products, author of four powerful books, and host of the On The Brink podcast. John opens up about his experiences living through the trauma of war, immigrating to Canada with just $25, building a multi-million-dollar company from the ground up, and managing life with ADHD and PTSD. 🎧 In this conversation, we talk about: • His survival story from WWII and the early lessons it taught him • Starting over in a new country with no money and no connections • Entrepreneurship as therapy and purpose • Mental health, trauma, and how to lead while healing • The legacy he’s building through books, advocacy, and impact This is one of those rare episodes that humbles you and fuels you at the same time. http://johnabrink.com #CJMoneywayShow #JohnABrink #OnTheBrinkPodcast #WWIISurvivor #CanadianEntrepreneur #ResiliencePodcast #MentalHealthAdvocate #ADHDLeadership #FromWarToWealth #FaithAndFire #BleavNetwork #BrickByBrickSuccess #LegacyBuilders Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WWII survivor turned entrepreneur John A. Brink shares his incredible journey from Nazi-occupied Holland to building a powerhouse business in Canada. We talk trauma, purpose, and building legacy—brick by brick.

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How do you go from surviving Nazi-occupied Holland to building one of Canada’s most respected businesses? On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we’re joined by John A. Brink, a true definition of resilience. A World War II survivor, successful...

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