Linford Weaver: Honoring God through a Heritage of Generosity

Generous Business Owner

Are you giving time in your life to listen to God speak to you and share His love with others?

In this episode, Jeff and Lin discuss:

• Growing up a stone’s throw from the family business and learning the business from a young age.
• Seeing God’s hand in the twists and turns of your life.
• Maintaining and preserving company culture at 800 employees.
• Handling the ups and downs of running a smorgasbord during recessions and global pandemics.
• Leaning on your community in times of struggle.

Key Takeaways:

• Everyone has different talents, dreams, and passions that God has given them. Support your children, family, and friends as they find their way in God’s path for them.
• Know how to do every job in your company - this will allow you to better hire and better lead.
• Protect your culture at all costs, especially as it grows. Not everyone needs to have the same faith, but they should have the same values when at work.
• Use the hard times to focus on those things you do well and have the courage to release that which isn’t doing well for your business.

"No matter how good we are, we're gonna make mistakes…just learn from it, excel from it, and put your faith in God and somehow it’s going to bless others, or turn out well. We might not see it in our lifetime, but it will happen." — Linford Weaver

Episode References:

• High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard: https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852

About Linford Weaver: Lin Weaver and his wife, Bernice, along with their four children, Lindsey, Collin, Branson, and Aubrey, live in East Earl PA. Lin is a son of Marvin and Miriam.

Lin is an Owner and CEO at Shady Maple Companies. These business interests include a Farmers Market/Supermarket, Smorgasbord/gift shop, RV dealership, Houston Run Development, and Weaver Realty Investment Properties. He has over 35 years of experience working and growing the businesses at Shady Maple in all the different entities. He has been part of the Shady Maple team that grew the company into the largest Supermarket in Pa. and the largest buffet in the USA. Lastly, he is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys involvement in many personal investments, and startup businesses alongside his daily full-time involvement in Shady Maple.

Lin grew up in Lancaster PA, graduated from a private high school, and has participated in yearly educational academic classes, seminars, and trade shows in congruency with his learning culture.

Lin’s drive and success in business is fueled by his passion to serve. He serves on school, church, and missionary boards. He has a deep desire to help people by adding value to them. He has a strong desire to influence culture through church, school, business, and politics. He believes true joy comes from a generous heart.

On a personal note, Lin loves spending time with his family. He has been married to Bernice for 26 years. His family is active in Church, community, and sports. Skiing, racquetball, traveling, and spearfishing are some things he enjoys. He has been blessed with the incredible opportunity to take missionary trips to many different parts of the world. His goal is that each day is purposeful and the kingdom of heaven is advanced.

Connect with Linford Weaver:

Website: https://www.shady-maple.com/

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

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