Episode 353 - This CEO Built a $1B Company In 5 Years Without Compromising His Faith | Bill Yeargin
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
For 100 years, one boat company has proven that standing firm on values—even when it costs everything—creates enduring success. Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft, shares the remarkable stories that form the foundation of this century-old business, from refusing to work Sundays during WWII to spending 20 years of profits repaying debts they didn't legally owe.
Show Notes
Join host Justin Forman for a milestone conversation with Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft, as they celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. From refusing bribes that led to bankruptcy, to refusing to work Sundays during WWII, to growing from a $39 million company facing the Great Recession to surpassing $1 billion—this is a masterclass in values-driven leadership that stands the test of time.
Bill shares the dramatic "God moments" that convinced him to become the fifth CEO in five years at a broken company, and how a controversial service trip to Mexico became the turning point that saved the culture. Discover why Correct Craft sends employees around the world on company-funded mission trips, how they navigate tough stewardship decisions while maintaining strong faith values, and what it takes to build for the next hundred years.
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