The Lone Survivor of a Plane Crash — and the Lessons That Followed with Wade Berzas

He was the only survivor of a plane crash that killed five people — burned on 80% of his body, pulled from a coma, and given little chance of a full recovery. What Wade Berzas discovered in that hospital room became the foundation for everything he now teaches entrepreneurs.Wade Berzas is an EOS Implementer, business coach, and speaker who works with privately held entrepreneurial companies of 10 to 250 employees. After a decade as VP of Sales at Global Data Systems — a $40M IT company — and surviving a catastrophic 2019 plane crash that took the lives of his closest colleagues, Wade rebuilt his life around four pillars: Faith, Perseverance, Surrender, and Love. Today he helps leadership teams scale without burning out, build companies that run without them, and create the kind of culture that survives anything. In this episode, Wade shares raw, unfiltered lessons from the crash, the coma, and the comeback — and how those experiences directly shaped his approach to EOS, sales, leadership, and life.🎯 What We Cover:How Wade's entrepreneur father shaped his work ethic from age 5Selling at 15 — and falling in love with the art and science of connectionWhat EOS is and how it transformed a $40M IT companyThe 2019 plane crash — and what happened to the company while Wade was in a comaThe four pillars of a life fully alive: Faith, Perseverance, Surrender, and LoveWhy vision boards matter — and the Superman story that stopped him coldHow ego and fear are the #1 inhibitors holding business owners backThe sales mindset shift that changes everything: stop selling, start connectingWhy entrepreneurs must surrender control to actually growWhat Wade tells the companies he coaches: 10 to 250 employees, call him🤝 Connect with Wade Berzas: 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-berzas/💼 Thinking About a Transaction? FA Mergers helps founders, investors, and business owners navigate the full M&A process — from valuation to close. If you're exploring a sale, acquisition, or capital raise, let's talk. 🔗 https://www.famergers.com/🎙️ Follow The Deal Podcast: 🌐 https://www.thedealpodcast.com/ 💼 Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/💼 Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/escottshea/ ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcastCurious what your business is worth? Request your free valuation at famergers.comDisclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The Deal Podcast is presented by FA Mergers and is produced for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes investment advice, legal or tax advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or to pursue or avoid any transaction. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts, co-hosts, and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of FA Mergers, One Iron Network LLC, any regulatory agency, or any employer. Listeners should consult their own legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any business, financial, or transaction decision. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services.Let's Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/To Contact Us, Please Visit:https://www.thedealpodcast.com/contact/