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Today's Episode Dr. Raj is joined by Dwayne J. Clark is the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Aegis Living. Today's Guest With nearly 40 years of senior living experience, Clark is nationally known for redefining the industry—from innovative care models and building design to novel approaches to employee engagement and creating an employee-centric culture. Clark comes from humble beginnings and has remained dedicated to helping others throughout his life. He supports more than 70 local and global charities and has founded five of his own including: The Potato Soup Foundation, The Clark Family Foundation, The March for Civility, D-ONE Foundation, and Queen Bee. Queen Bee, a coffee shop with multiple locations in the Puget Sound, was created as a tribute to Clark's mother and all the proceeds go to charity. Clark is Chairman of the D-ONE Foundation, a mentorship program for Division 1 athletes. Clark also mentors several NFL players. He led the March for Civility in Washington, DC, where he had the honor of speaking on the steps of the Lincoln Monument. He is also involved in Pope Francis' private foundation, The Galileo Foundation, aiming to end child slavery. In October 2022, he spoke at the Vatican Faith and Philanthropy Summit alongside other renowned business and world leaders. Learn more about Aegis Living About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwayne Clark, founder, chairman and CEO of Aegis Living, shares how senior living and Aegis Living have changed over past couple of decades, insights into attracting staff members and residents, and thoughts on what senior living could look like in the coming years.

Welcome to another episode of Passive Income Pilots, where we delve into the burgeoning world of assisted living investments. Join hosts Tate Duryea and Ryan Gibson as they discuss the impact of the demographic shift known as the "Silver Tsunami" with Dwayne Clark, founder of Aegis Living. Dwayne shares his extensive experience in building a premier brand in the senior housing industry and provides insights into the challenges and triumphs of caring for the aging population.Timestamped Show Notes:(00:00) - Introduction by Tate and Ryan, discussing the demographic trends boosting assisted living investments.(01:00) - Tate shares a personal story highlighting the immediate relevance of senior care.(02:00) - Ryan introduces Dwayne Clark, highlighting his accomplishments and the ethos of Aegis Living.(04:00) - Dwayne Clark joins the conversation, detailing his journey from the criminal justice field to senior housing.(05:00) - Discussion on the inception of Aegis Living and the challenges of funding and growing a business in senior housing.(07:00) - Dwayne reflects on the sacrifices made to establish Aegis Living, including personal financial risks.(10:00) - Exploring the demographic changes affecting senior housing and the concept of the "silver tsunami."(13:00) - Insights into the supply constraints in senior housing exacerbated by COVID-19 and its impacts on the market.(15:00) - Dwayne shares his philosophy on integrating community history and elements into the design of Aegis facilities.(17:00) - Detailed explanation of different types of senior living and care options available.(20:00) - Discussion on the investment aspects of senior housing and the importance of choosing the right management.(24:00) - Dwayne addresses how families can finance senior living through home equity and other means.(28:00) - Advice for individuals on how to discuss and plan for aging parents' future care needs.(32:00) - Ryan and Tate reflect on the operational excellence at Aegis Living.(35:00) - Dwayne discusses the role of adversity in shaping his career and approach to senior living.(38:00) - Closing thoughts on the current economic climate and its effect on the real estate and senior living sectors.Resources Mentioned:Aegis Living Website: Visit Aegis LivingDwayne Clark's Personal Website: Explore HereDwayne's upcoming book Where's Your Purse: A Guide for Children with Aging Parents details managing aging parent care.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com!Join our growing community on FacebookCheck us out on Instagram @PassiveIncomePilotsFollow us on X @IncomePilotsGet our updates on LinkedInHave questions or want to discuss this episode? Contact us at ask@passiveincomepilots.com See you on the next one!Legal DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, and do not reflect those of any organization they are associated with, including Turbine Capital or Spartan Investment Group. The opinions of our guests are their own and should not be construed as financial advice. This podcast does not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are advised to consult with their own legal or financial counsel and to conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions. The hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, do not necessarily endorse the views of the guests featured on the podcast, nor have the guests been comprehensively vetted by the hosts. Under no circumstances should any material presented in this podcast be used or considered as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, an interest in any investment. Any potential offer or solicitation will be made exclusively through a Confidential Private Offering Memorandum related to the specific investment.

Scott Eckstein shares his unique and diverse background creating solutions for an aging planet. Learn about his current roles as Managing Director of Active Living International and Chief Strategy Officer for CiminoCare Care, challenges curating quality care for his aging loved ones, and passion for educating the next generation of senior living providers.  About Scott Scott Eckstein has over 30 years of diverse research, analysis, development, operations, and education experience in the senior living space. He has been directly involved in senior living projects throughout the United States, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, and Asia and specializes in providing strategic analysis, acquisitions, development, education, and operations advisory solutions for an aging planet. He is currently the Managing Director for Active Living International, an internationally focused senior living advisory firm, as well as Strategic Advisor for CiminoCare, a California-based middle market senior living operator.  Eckstein's senior living experience began in the nascent days of senior housing. He has helped promote the creation of purpose built environments for senior wellness, lifestyles and care as well as having specialized in the creation and operation of a unique range of residential alternatives for the aging population worldwide, from active adult housing through the spectrum to memory care.  Eckstein has held management positions at numerous senior living operators: Brookdale, Emeritus (now Brookdale), Aegis Living, Sunrise Senior Living and ARV Assisted Living (now Atria).  In addition, he was also the Director of Business Development at WellAWARE Systems (now part of Best Buy), a pioneer in the senior tech space. Eckstein was also, the Director of the Senior Living Program at Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration and was a Clinical Assistant Professor and Senior Living Executive in Residence at the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living in the Carson College of Business at Washington State University (in which whose formation he was actively involved.) Key Takeaways A career in senior living and aging services is impactful because of the ability to make a difference in people's lives for a few years rather than a few days in a hotel or resort. There are incredible opportunities, but the industries don't market themselves well. Active adult (55+) communities serve a younger age bracket needing minimal care. The category overlaps with wellness real estate and intergenerational housing. Independent living adds care services and attracts people in their late 70s and 80s. One of the biggest problems in the active adult housing market is residents don't want to leave as they age and need higher levels of care. In the United States, you can't push people out legally. The biggest challenges in senior living are related to management, leadership, training, and culture. They are intricately related. The silent generation and baby boomers are focused on wellness and technology, so senior living communities are incorporating Centers for Healthy Living with massage rooms, fitness equipment and aging-related retail. Most communities offer telehealth post covid, and some offer a tech concierge. The most important questions to ask an assisted living community before signing on the dotted line include the turnover of team members and the training they receive, the flexible (or lack of) of the dining options. Dining is the major issue beyond care.  

In this episode, Cherise is joined by JP Emery, Principal, Ankrom Moisan Architects. They discuss Aegis Living Lake Union, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seattle, Washington.You can see the project here as you listen along.Aegis Living Lake Union is a 73,000 sq. ft., 6-story assisted living community that boasts 77 units and is the first assisted living community built to meet Living Building Challenge 3.1 Petal Certification.Inspired by the historic rowing clubs and culture of the area, the exterior exhibits natural cedar siding and rough brick. The surrounding landscaping has been thoughtfully curated to consider biodiversity and rainfall.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

Kris Engskov is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rippl, a venture-backed start-up redefining the next generation of mental health for seniors. Leveraging a value-based approach, disruptive technology, and a relentless focus on empowering its clinicians, Rippl is pioneering a new care model to dramatically expand access to high-quality, wrap-around mental and behavioral healthcare for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Most recently, Kris served as President of Aegis Living, one of the nation's leading innovators in providing assisted living, memory care, and wellness services to seniors. Prior to jumping into senior health, Kris spent over 16 years at Starbucks Coffee Company where he held multiple senior leadership roles including President of the company's flagship U.S. Retail division and earlier as President of Starbucks Europe, Middle East & Africa. Previously Kris worked for Madrona Venture Group, LLC, a Seattle-based venture-capital fund, and earlier in his career, he was in public service. From 1993 to 2000, Kris held several positions in the Clinton White House, including Assistant Press Secretary and Personal Aide to the President. He received his B.A. in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Welcome, Kris!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dwayne J. Clark is the Founder and CEO of Aegis Living. With more than 37 years of senior housing experience, Dwayne is nationally known for redefining the industry – from the innovative, programmatic design of senior living communities to novel approaches with employee engagement and retention. Dwayne has long been a pioneer in the fields of wellness and longevity, having overseen the care of more than 60,000 seniors. With his wife Terese, he traveled to over 80 countries exploring different healing modalities – from working with doctors and alternative health specialists to engaging in mind, body, and spirit practices. These discoveries inspired his latest book and Amazon Best Seller, “30 Summers More.” Listen in! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 13:22] Ways to Live a Longer Life - Better Outlook and a Purpose How societal expectations about age and mortality can have a negative impact on healthThe role of genetics in longevity and how life choices play a larger role in determining lifespanDwayne explains cellular death, how it impacts aging and the dangers of unhealthy sugar intake [13:23 - 32:08] Be Aware of Your Body and What It Needs Right Now Taking tests, compounded specialized supplements, and consulting physiciansThe importance of drinking water, eating superfoods, getting enough exercise, and quality sleepWhy you need seven hours of sleep - detoxification and regeneration [32:09 - 38:54] Start Your Day Right - The Power of Gratitude Dwayne's thoughts on Eastern medicine, herbs, and meditationEvaluating the level of toxicity in your life - the people in your circleStarting your day with an optimistic baseline [38:55 - 40:06] Closing Segment Connect with Dwayne and send an email here - dwayne.clark@aegisliving.com! Key Quotes: “The reality is, we have to be present for our age. And if we were in gratitude about that, we're optimistic about that, it will actually add years to our life.” - Dwayne Clark “Before you do [drink coffee], drink your water because your water will hydrate your cells. It will get rid of brain fog, and it will start your metabolism. You need to get rid of these deadly cells in your body and kind of wash them out of your body. Coffee will not do that. Water will do that.” - Dwayne Clark Connect with Dwayne:Email: dwayne.clark@aegisliving.com Connect with me on LinkedIn!LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON!

Industry Disruptor, Culture Creator, Longevity Explorer.  Dwayne J. Clark is a thought leader and innovator in the rapidly-growing assisted living industry, as well as an accomplished author, playwright, restaurateur, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, a company of 2,300 employees.In his capacity as CEO, Clark is a sought-after speaker and guest of the media, appearing regularly in print and broadcast with The New York Times, Today, Inc., Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, and NBC. His many personal awards and recognitions include the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award from Senior Services. 

Kris Engskov, now a healthcare entrepreneur, discusses serving as the personal aide to President Clinton, the transformative experience of being a Starbucks barista for their executive training, pivoting to the health care industry first as President of Aegis Living and now as the cofounder of a venture-backed startup. He has fantastic insight into listening and asking questions, employee-first culture, servant leadership, and amazing stories from his time in the White House. Listen to the end to gain insight into his deliberate and intentional learning, as well as his advice to get in the door at the right organization no matter the job title. Top 3 takeaways: #1 Listening is a fundamental part of leadership. Great leaders constantly ask questions and listen to feedback, understand that the best ideas come from others, and are able to be vulnerable and admit when they're wrong. All of this takes humility, as does coming to work with a servant mindset in which leaders believe they work for their employees and not the other way around. Also worth noting is how Kris became a great listener in the first place; he analyzed and criticized himself to reflect on missed opportunities and improve his own skills. This internal dialogue and reflection is a common theme across leaders who live intentionally and is something we can all strive for. #2 Kris is disciplined and intentional about his learning and thinking. He prioritizes time to follow his curiosity, avoids being led around by social media, and reads books to go deep on a subject and advance his thinking in an intentional way. #3 People early in their career should focus on the organization, not job title. Getting your foot in the door no matter what level allows you to meet the team and be first in line for future opportunities. If you're in the right organization, your excitement and energy and creativity plus already being an internal member will allow you to absolutely fly. Instagram: www.instagram.com/Voyager.Talks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zevcarlyle/ Podcast Home: https://bit.ly/VoyagerTalksHome Kris Engskov, now a healthcare entrepreneur, recently served as the President of Aegis Living, a national leader in assisted living and memory care. Prior to joining Aegis, he held many senior roles at Starbucks including president of the company's flagship U.S. Retail business leading 170,000 employees across 8,300 stores, and president of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) division where he spent five years building the Starbucks brand across 30+ countries. Early in his career, he was in public service. From 1993 to 2000, Kris held a number of positions in the Clinton White House, including Assistant Press Secretary and Personal Aide to the President. He received his B.A. in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zev-carlyle/message

Nader is the Managing Partner of Frazier Healthcare Partners. He joined the firm shortly after inception in 1991 and has led the firm's Growth Buyout investment effort since 1995. During his 29-year tenure, Nader has been responsible for successful exits totaling over $4 billion of equity value. He has served as Chairman of the Board of United Digestive and was also responsible for and served as a director of the firm’s investments in CHG Healthcare, Priority Solutions International and Bravo Health. Currently, he serves on the Boards of Accuity Health Systems, MedData, Northfield Medical, Alteon Health, MOD Pizza, 98point6 Inc., and the Tacoma Rainiers. He recently joined the Board of Managers at Aegis Living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You are a special human being and when you realize that, you’ll set boundaries for what you want in your life.” How can you live a life that leaves a legacy and makes you feel incredible about the impact you make? From business to parenting, community, and impact, Dwayne J. Clark is blazing a trail for purposeful living that touches everyone in his wake.I’m so inspired by Dwayne’s story and his achievements. His story has left a mark on my heart and I’m grateful for the example he’s created for others to follow. And while Dwayne is living an incredible life now, it wasn’t always this abundant. As a child, Dwayne experienced poverty. In this episode, he tells the story of the time his mom ‘borrowed’ potatoes from her workplace to feed her children for a week. But as you’ll hear, Dwayne has mastered the art of leveraging his ‘scar tissue’ to raise the bar on living well, with extraordinary results. “‘Living artifacts’ is really about doing something on this planet that lives longer than you do.” Dwayne is one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met. Dwayne is a multi-faceted individual who’s an Industry Disruptor, Culture Curator, Artifact Collector, and Experience Creator. He’s also an author, sought-after speaker, producer, and philanthropist, as well as the CEO of Aegis Living - one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country that owns 30 senior living facilities in the Western U.S., employs more than 3,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 60,000 residents. And if that wasn’t enough, currently, his life story is being made into a Hollywood movie! In this captivating interview, Dwayne shares some of the big lessons from his life and explains how his purposeful approach has allowed him to create a vast collection of Living Artefacts. Tune in now to hear Dwayne and I explore: How do you choose the next thing that you want to focus on? The daily choice we ALL have every day - regardless of our circumstances. The story of Dwayne’s 86-year-old spiritualist. The most important gift a parent can give their child.How to start living a purpose-driven life?Learning to trust the flow of life. The harsh truth that a lot of parents disengage with.What Wayne Dyer taught Dwayne about parenthood. How Dwayne remembers the lessons that are worth remembering. What Dwayne hopes to inspire others through his presence. How to respond to someone who says you can’t do something. Dwayne is a beautiful example of what’s possible when you believe in something bigger than yourself. This man is rewriting the rulebook on life and it was an absolute privilege to record this conversation to share with you. “Most people are more powerful than they give themselves credit for, more capable than they give themselves credit for, can do greater things than they believe they can.” How to contact https://www.dwaynejclark.com/https://www.facebook.com/aegislivingceo/https://www.instagram.com/dwaynejclark/https://twitter.com/dwaynejclark60 Years of Wisdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOu_WEbPuwkWe thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dwayne J. Clark founded Aegis Living to offer breakthrough design, disruptive operational concepts and transformative living experiences that bring joy, comfort, and meaning to the lives of seniors. With more than 30 years in the senior housing arena, he is an established leader nationally known for his creativity, innovation, and independent thinking in the development and management of standard setting senior living communities. Under his leadership, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations in the Western U.S., employs more than 3,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 60,000 residents.In his capacity as CEO, Clark is a sought-after speaker and guest of the media, appearing regularly in print and broadcast with The New York Times, Today, Inc., Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, and NBC. His many personal awards and recognitions include the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award from Senior Services.Clark has a strong belief in active philanthropy, the importance of building community and creating an opportunity for others. Clark and his company Aegis Living contribute to more than 70 local and global charities, with Clark founding the following:The Potato Soup FoundationSeattle Seniors StrongThe D1 FoundationThe Queen Bee CaféThe March for CivilityDwayne lives in Seattle with his wife, Terese, who shares his commitment to active philanthropy.Dwayne's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynejclark/

Dwayne Clark is the CEO and Founder of Aegis Living, an author, philanthropist, producer, playwright, longevity expert, husband, father and grandfather. On this podcast, Dwayne talks about how he got involved in the senior housing industry and why he’s been passionate about transforming the sad old folks’ home for over two decades. He openly shares his personal experience of losing a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic, how Aegis Living has been responding to the crisis and key insights on what our future could look like based on his research. You’ll also learn a time exercise that will help you “suck the richness out of life,” how to think broader about your career and how you can give back in more ways than just donating money.

Today’s guest is Dwayne Clark. Dwayne is the founder of Aegis Living, a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, and the winner of Glassdoor’s Top 50 Companies To Work For award. He’s also an author, playwright, sculptor, podcaster, and much, much more. Dwayne lives what I call the Job Optional lifestyle. He continues to do the things he does because he loves doing them - and has built his life to ensure that he gives back to those who helped him along the way. In his newest book, 30 Summers More, he shares bite-sized wisdom and research to help us live our best lives as we move into our senior years. Today, Dwayne joins the podcast to talk about what it means to give back and create for the greater good, how to escape ruts of boredom, and the actionable steps we can take to live longer, happier, healthier lives.   Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/137 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Weekly Retirement Newsletter: RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Sandra Preyale has graced the halls and lead HR at Christian Dior, L'Oreal, Coach, LVMH, and Amazon.  Why leave a history of big brands and take the Chief People Officer mantle at Aegis Living? Because it's squishy. Squishy provides purpose and goes beyond mere HR, Talent Acquisition, and Brand. Because squishy is REAL. Enjoy this Cult Brand podcast, supported by Smashfly, which was recorded at the base of a mountain in Banff, Canada before the world turned upside down. Enjoy! 

Dwayne J. Clark joins us on The Authors Unite Show! This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/ Thank you for listening to The Authors Unite Show! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

Everyone dreams of living longer. Today, Sean Entin and Taylor Smith talks to Dwayne J. Clark, the Founder of Aegis Living, about how to live longer in this fast-paced world. Dwayne shares many of his personal health strategies that he applies for his own well-being. He believes that creativity is directly related to health and wellness. Having been to many countries, he compares the different kinds of foods from different continents and shares interesting food discoveries across the world. He also talks about his daily routine and how meditation is one of the most vital areas of health and wellness. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Adventures in Health Community today: adventuresinhealth.tv Adventure in Health Facebook Adventures in Health YouTube Adventures in Health Instagram

Everyone dreams of living longer. Today, Sean Entin and Taylor Smith talks to Dwayne J. Clark, the Founder of Aegis Living, about how to live longer in this fast-paced world. Dwayne shares many of his personal health strategies that he applies for his own well-being. He believes that creativity is directly related to health and […]

This week's lesson is from Dwayne Clark, founder and CEO of Aegis Living; longevity expert, five-time author, and film producer. (via CNBC Make It)

It's either an exciting or a scary time to be in the senior living industry, depending on who you ask. For Aegis Living Founder and CEO Dwayne Clark, it's the former. The senior living provider is opening unique communities with themed designs, and all the while building a corporate team that includes former leaders from companies such as Starbucks and Nordstrom, Clark said in this episode of the Senior Housing News podcast, Transform. In this episode, learn about: - Why Aegis Living wants to stop using the term "assisted living" - How Clark sees the provider as a "patchwork quilt" of different industries - Why Aegis doesn't hire any of its general managers from other senior living competitors - What Clark learned traveling the globe looking for the keys to longevity and healthy aging

Dwayne Clark, the CEO of Aegis Living explains how he built the nation’s luxury senior living facilities based on delivering excellent customer service day after day. 

Dwayne Clark grew up POOR. So poor that his mom had to take potatoes from her employer to feed her children. Then he would have to negotiate as a child to ensure they would have utilities and running water. But Dwayne learned a powerful perspective shift about is life. He learned that he could view poverty as “POOR  HIM: or as “BEING THE GREATEST SCHOOL” He chose the later. Today, Dwayne is a serial entrepreneur and runs one of the nation’s premier assisted living communities with over 30 locations, 2000 staff members, and over 60,000 residents served. He's also an award-winning film producer, author and major philanthropist. As CEO of Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the US. He's also the producer of the Award-winning film 'Big Sonia' and 'Full Court' - The Spencer Haywood Story, about the iconic NBA Hall of Famer.  In his latest book '30 Summers Left' he shares the “lessons from longevity” that he has amassed from the latest health and wellness research on living the best life possible. Join in TODAY and learn EXACTLY how Dwayne Clark LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from NOTHING! In this episode, you will learn: How to find lessons in hardship Why adversity is your greatest teacher Why you should always being looking for the lesson How you can create longevity in business and life

Tersh talks with Dwayne Clark of Aegis Living about how he was able to create and maintain an Employee First culture while scaling his business to $400 million! This episode is loaded with tips and tricks on how to implement these same ideas in your business!  Find Dwayne at https://dwaynejclark.com/ Reach out to Tersh on social media @tershblissett Read what Tersh is reading https://t2m.io/RY1p1hjK 

Tersh talks with Dwayne Clark of Aegis Living about how he was able to create and maintain an Employee First culture while scaling his business to $400 million! This episode is loaded with tips and tricks on how to implement these same ideas in your business!  Find Dwayne at https://dwaynejclark.com/ Reach out to Tersh on social media @tershblissett Read what Tersh is reading https://t2m.io/RY1p1hjK 

Ep #133 - Dwayne J Clark, the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, joins me on The Driven Entrepreneur today for an interview where we dive into business development and hiring for company culture among other topics. Aegis Living has developed into a high-end and sought after provider of assisted living facilities across the country. With Dwayne leading the way, Aegis expanded to more than 30 locations in the United States and now employs more than 2500 staff members. Over the course of the company’s history, Aegis Living has served more than 60,000 residents in total. Aegis has been recognized and won awards for its company culture and leadership. Some of the awards include Best Retirement Facility by 425 Magazine for three consecutive years, Best Assisted Living Design by Senior Housing News, and the Family Business Growth Award by the Seattle Business Magazine. As CEO of the company, Dwayne is a sought after speaker and frequent guest of the media. He has appeared within The NY Times, Forbes, Inc, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC. In 2007, he was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Beyond his company work, Dwayne is the founder of True Productions and has produced several documentaries and films. He is also an author and playwright having written 6 books including his upcoming release of “30 Summers Left” which we discuss in our interview. He has written 6 books and we will discuss his upcoming book, “30 Summers Left,” during this interview. During our conversation, we will explore Dwayne’s childhood, his start as an entrepreneur, and how he hires to build the right culture for his businesses. Dwayne says that you can't teach heart so you need to find it in the beginning. It’s a great interview so listen in and enjoy the episode! Learn More about Dwayne J. Clark: Visit Dwayne's Website: https://dwaynejclark.com/ Check Out a Sneak Peak on Dwayne's Upcoming Book "30 Summers Left:" https://dwaynejclark.com/30-summers-more/ Get Dwayne's Book "A Big Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/099929010X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i2 Follow Dwayne J Clark on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aegislivingceo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynejclark/ Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Follow Matt Brauning on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit Matt Brauning's Websites: www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Improving lives and putting employees first with Dwayne Clark

Dwayne J. Clark, CEO of Aegis Living and Founder of True Productions, joins Jennifer Urezzio to talk about how to restore meaningful conversation to the family dinner table. Dwayne is an author, playwright and current President of The D1 Foundation. He is a storyteller by nature. Listen to this powerful, inspirational man discuss how [...]

If you've ever wanted turn back the clock and feel more youthful than ever before, then do we have the 30 Summers More, show for you! Today I'll be talking with Dwayne J. Clark, philanthropist, playwrite, producer, co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, and the author of a beautiful book, for rolling back your life, 30 Summers More. And that's just what I want to talk with him about, how to get younger at any age, and find greater health, sleep and energy!!! Where did Dwayne grow up and what was his childhood like? What was it like growing up impoverished (and sometimes without food)? How did his childhood fuel him to great wealth and success??? How did he end up studying with Wayne Dyer??? How did he end up becoming a prison guard in a SuperMax prison? How'd he go from a Prison Guard to Senior Housing? What was his big health scare and how did it shift the direction of his life? What's the Japense term Karoshi (literally “Overwork Death”) have to do with all of us? What can we learn about longevity from the 60,000 older people Dwayne has worked with? What does sleep have to do with getting younger? What's the danger of NSAID's like Ibuprofen and Motrin? What are the challenges we're all running into with sleep? What's the harm to the brain if we don't get enough sleep? What's an aura ring??? And what does it track??? What can we learn from your heart being elevated at night? What's the advantage of wearing a “wearable”? What's the importance of drinking water or hot water first thing in the morning??? What is Dwayne's morning routine? What's the difference between exercise and movement? Why is it movement that's so important??? What does it mean to trick yourself to get moving? What's the importance of standing? Why is balance so critical to your health? How can we practice balance while brushing our teeth? What's a big-bird exercise? What can we learn from Dr. Becky Su??? What's the importance of preventative medicine, rather than medicine to treat disease??? What's the importance of getting your stress levels down, and why is it so important for our body? What's the danger of sleeping pills??? A beautiful guided meditation to get back in touch with our bodies. To find out more visit: DwayneJClark.com Dwayne J. Clark of Aegis Living on How to Get Younger at Any Age & Find Greater Energy, Vitality, Fitness and Happiness Too! Self-Help | Law of Attraction

Dwayne’s obsession with health and longevity led him on an incredible journey of research into finding every conceivable way to live a richer, healthier & more fulfilled life. He’s the CEO of Aegis Living, which is one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the US with over 30 locations. He’s also the producer of two Award-winning films, and author of several books including his most recent, ’30 Summers Left’, which shares the “lessons from longevity” that Dwayne has amassed from the latest health and wellness research on living the best life possible.   Places to Find Dwayne: Dwayne’s https://dwaynejclark.com/ (personal website). On Facebook, at https://www.facebook.com/LiveABigLifeToday/ (A Big Life) On Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/dwaynejclark/ (@dwaynejclark)   Show Notes: [3:25] minute: What is the context for your story, what was life like growing up and what was the mindset around money instilled in you? Youngest of 4 children by eight years. Going to “Poverty School”. His Mother moved them while he was in High School to get him in a better school, but that caused them to run out of money. The potato soup moment that led to a foundation later in life. Good companies need for sensitivity. [9:20] minute: You mentioned fulfillment, I think that at the end of the day comes from the degree to which we feel like we are contributing, would you agree with that? We are all the best cheerleader on our own bandwagon. Having empathy matters. [11:20] minute: Could you expand on how your Mother instilled confidence in you? How she did that and the way it influenced you and your vision for yourself? Modeled the behavior. Comparisons to famous families to create that ambition. Entrepreneurial ventures in High School. Confidence is the best gift a parent can give a child. [15:00] minute: Our mindsets are malleable. Fixing it is the only real way to get to where you are trying to go. All the good CEOs believe they are going to succeed no matter what. The ones who don’t succeed have trouble with self doubt. “Part of being a great leader is getting people to do above and beyond what they think they can do.” “You’ve got to elevate them in a way that they didn’t think they could possibly do that.” Jack Welch lesson on being bold. [17:10] minute: What habit or set of habits has had the most significant impact on your results as you’ve grown Aegis. Trusting your gut. Explanation of the company’s Lottery System for employees. “When you believe in something that’s really true and you think no this can work if we do it this way, you’ve got to follow through on it.” [20:20] minute: How many of these grand prize winners have you had so far? The day after the interview was recorded was the 5th one of $50k. [21:10] minute: Your staff are the lives you can impact the most. What does it mean for you to be able to do something like this lottery for the people that work for you? It’s everything. Our Customer is #2, behind the staff, you’ve got to delight your staff. The Seattle secret. His company was impacted by all the other big companies around him being so great in the service industry and learning from them. [24:30] minute: Tell us some of the ways you compete on that service front, I was reading about soft benefits? What does that mean? Hard benefits are your paycheck, medical, retirement funds. Soft benefits are everything else. Transportation passes, good food at a low price in the office, partnerships with other companies to get discounts and perks. One of your jobs is advocating for our employees every day, it’s a mindset. [27:45] minute: Think about this from the start, think about how you can keep your employees happier so that they can keep your customers happier. Point of delivery. The person touching the customer, doing the exchange with the...

Dwayne J. Clark is a serial entrepreneur and runs one of America’s premier assisted living communities called Aegis  Living, with over 30 locations and 2,000 staff members. Dwayne is a philanthropist who supports more than 70 local and global charities and has founded four of his own. He's also an award-winning film producer and author. His newest book is called: 30 Summers More: Live Now, Live Well, Live Long. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: www.AegisLiving.com Website: www.DwayneJClark.com Book: My Mother, My Son by Dwayne J. Clark Most Influential Person My wife, Teresa Effect on Emotions Mindfulness brings on a different level of sensitivity. You get to stop your busy brain and your busy life and think of, how am I impacting the people and the world around me. I have a hard time with that because I move at a quick pace so being mindful has to be very intentional for me. That's one of the reasons I meditate. Thoughts on Breathing I was just introduced to a breathing exercise that my yoga instructor talked to me about. It's deep breathing. I can't remember the name of the guy who invented it, I think he's Australian. It brings about clarity and helps with cell reproduction. Suggested Resources Book: Gratitude by Oliver Sacks Book: My Mother, My Son by Dwayne J. Clark App: n/a Free Gift Get the brand new ‘Sleep Naturally' Guided Meditation by Bruce Langford. A deep, easy sleep is yours to enjoy. Sleep naturally and fall asleep easily. Drift off to sleep with a calm, gentle voice. Click here: www.MindfulnessMode.com/Sleep

Dwayne J. Clark Show Notes Under his leadership, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations, employs more than 3k staff members, and has served over 60k residents. Dwayne grew up poor with often not enough money for food. The family solution was to make a potato soup meant to last a week. Today, he supports more than 70 local and global charities and has founded four of his own including: The D1 Foundation, The Potato Soup Foundation, The Clark Family Legacy Foundation, and The Queen Bee Café. His book, ’30 Summers More’ contains the “lessons from longevity” that Clark has amassed from a front-line view as the CEO of Aegis Living, combined with the latest health and wellness research on living well as we age.   Download My Powerful Cheat Sheets to adopt today A Daily Routine of Successful Entrepreneurs (http://www.reachormiss.com/5-actionable-tips/)   Most passionate about AI don’t lack for passion! I have a book coming out called, 30 Summers More. I’ve been working on the book with a medical doctor and a PhD for almost 5 years now. I’ve taken care of 65,000 elderly in the course of my career and I thought, I’ve got to get some wisdom out of this experience, and maybe there are some things I can pass on to people. About 6 months into writing the book, I had a medical issue and ended up in the hospital for 3 days. I asked my wife to bring in the manuscript because I wanted to work on it. And as I sat there, working on the manuscript, I had this epiphany and said, “You know, this book is not about the 60,000 elderly people, this book is about changing the lives of 30, 40, 50, and 60 year olds.” The book took a turn at that point, as did my health. So, I changed my diet, my exercise program, I lost almost 50 pounds over the next couple years and totally changed my lifestyle, right down to the TV programs I watched. I started studying longevity programs all over the world; I would read research papers 2-3 hours a day, everyday. I traveled to different countries, talked to people who were 100 years old, I talked to people about their longevity practices. It’s fascinating. What I’ve done in 30 Summers More is brought back all the best practices and the things that we’re doing wrong that maybe killing us. Even though we’re highly educated, highly wealthy country, we’re still not even in the top 30 in terms of our health practices. We need to get better. Dwayne’s best advice about customer focus, marketing, and sales When we started the company, we had tee shirts and slogans that say, ‘Our customers are number two’. People would ask why we would say that. Well, it comes at the point of service, the interaction between the staff and the customer. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to a restaurant, a hotel, the phone company, whatever it is, that person who is talking to the customer, that exchange, has to be phenomenal. That’s one of the things that I think are incredibly important: you have to focus on that interaction. Our new president, he oversaw $18 billion in revenue and 182,000 staff. Really successful companies focus on that point of contact. So, if your staff think you are a rotten company and don’t like their pay, their benefits, or culture, then that point of service, that view point, gets conveyed in that point of service with that customer. So, that’s the most important thing: you really have to focus on that interaction, that point of service between the line staff and the customers. Biggest failure with a customer I think, sometimes, you can choose the wrong partners. We get caught up in peoples’ resumes: maybe they have a lot of money, maybe they’ve done one thing right. I think what’s critically important for your delivery of service to your customer is the alignment of thinking. I’ve made one mistake where I didn’t choose someone well. I think because of that, it creates a cultural misalignment. I was impressed by one aspect of...

Grab your FREE 7 Day trial at Blinkist Get started with your FREE account right now at Combin Dwayne J. Clark is that rare and unique entrepreneur, filmmaker, author, and playwright. But today we are talking to the entrepreneur in him. Following a brief career in criminal justice, he discovered assisted living for the elderly, and his path was changed. Nearly 20 years ago, after working at two companies in the industry, he co-founded Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country. Under his leadership as CEO, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations in the Western U.S., employs more than 2,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 25,000 residents. In this conversation, we cover: Why you need to believe in yourself as an entrepreneur (but not be stubborn) The 3 pillars that became the foundation of Aegis Why you should branch out into other businesses (and markets) Now, let's hack... Dwayne J. Clark.

Dwayne J. Clark is a philanthropist, creative entrepreneur, executive producer, author and theater producer with a passion for telling true stories that inspire and uplift audiences. Clark is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Living. This company was the first in the industry to ever be ranked in the Top 50 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor in 2017. Dwayne is also an entrepreneurial leader who has founded True Productions, a production company producing films, plays and books based on his passion for telling true stories. Dwayne is also an author of several books, including "https://amzn.to/2WDJRSJ (My Mother, My Son)" which was later brought to a https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5664118/ (motion picture) produced by Emmett / Furla / Oasis Films. Inspired by his mother’s philanthropic heart and her cooking, Clark launched the Seattle area’s first not-for-profit Queen Bee Cafes in Seattle. They are one-of-a-kind coffee and crumpet shops with 100% of the profits supporting neighborhood charities.   Today on Words 2 Success (W2S), Dwayne J. Clark unveils his clever wisdom from all his various business activities as well as he answers interesting questions such as:    How do you get where you are right now? Bring me back to your early 20's how was Dwayne J. Clar and how did you evolve the be the man you are right now (very successful CEO, entrepreneur, producer & author)?... I will start even before: I will go I was raised in a dysfunctional house... We were poor... poor... For two weeks we ate potato soup...   Probably one of the best business school I've ever had: My mom would say to me, You are going to reach a level of greatness, you are going to do something amazing in this world, but never forget that you looked up for your potato soup... Passion for Life & Integrity and with these come Confidence...   Who did you have to become before you start with your foundation?... Always over prepare for your interviews...   What are the key elements that people use to impress?... What I did: What are the clues this person is interested on... Send a thank you later with something inspirational...   Based on your previous talk: What are some little tricks that people (under 25) can start applying in their lives?... Prepare them for fame, prepare them for success... for tragic falls... You have to prepare for the down as for the ups...   What would you say is the difference between how did you used to set your objectives & your goals to now? Different process?... It's like a ladder... What's the next round?... I want to have gratitude about that round... You climb the ladder in small achievable jumps...   What is the applicable way of taking inventory? How do you coach someone?... Listen to what people say I am good at... Define your weakness... Read business books... You need to take the initiative!...   How do you keep yourself informed to do great decisions in all your businesses?... Surround yourself with really smart people...   How do you manage your daily 24 hours to be as efficient as possible?...  I love, what I called, door jam conversations... I hate wasting time!... If I lose time, it infuriates me...   Is a similar way how you treat your energy?... Get great sleep...   What are you really passionate right now?... I love writing... Educate the world...   What is your passion for film? The reason to get involved?   What is Success for Dwayne J. Clark?   What are your "Words 2 Success"?   One of His Top Read Books:   https://amzn.to/2U614r0 (The Popcorn Report:Faith Popcorn On The Future Of Your Company by Faith Popcorn)   Some recommended books written by Dwayne J. Clark:   https://amzn.to/2WDJRSJ (My Mother, My Son) A moving story of growing up in a loving but struggling...

Discovery 2019, the 34th Annual Alzheimer's Regional Conference, was sponsored by Aegis Living. Kathy Stewart, VP of Nursing for Aegis Living, talks about warning signs when it's time to get help for dementia or Alzheimer's.

Adam Clark, VP of Growth Strategies for Aegis Living, discusses the programs and foundations of Aegis living. They operate 13 senior living communities in the Seattle area.

Dwayne J. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country.his mission was to redefine an industry that had great potential but was failing in execution. He studied business models from companies known for world-class innovation, all based in Seattle: Costco, Nordstrom and Starbucks. With the knowledge gained from these companies, he grew Aegis Living from a dream to a company that has over $1.5 billion in real estate assets, over $175 million in operating revenues, over 2,000 staff members and seven projects currently under development in the Seattle area. Aegis Living is one of the most sought-after operators in the country. Ready to unlock life-long financial confidence and become unstoppable? Pre Order Unlock it Here http://www.unlockitbook.com/ Join The Next Free Masterclass By Dan https://www.highticketcloser.com/masterclass Show notes and free resources https://danlokshow.com/

Dwayne J. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country.his mission was to redefine an industry that had great potential but was failing in execution. He studied business models from companies known for world-class innovation, all based in Seattle: Costco, Nordstrom and Starbucks. […]

Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio will talk with Jael Weinberg, an Art Therapist who incorporates the creative process in many forms into her therapeutic work with residents at Aegis Living’s all memory care community, Callahan House. Today we will learn what art therapy is, how it is different from the typical arts and crafts and what the benefits are from art therapy. I think you will learn a few new things that might change your perspective of art being used as a form of therapy. We will discuss groups sessions to one on ones, how emotions are released and created, as well as how energy levels can be adjusted all while building confidence and social engagement. Contact Information for Jael Weinberg Email:     Jael.weinberg@aegisliving.com Phone:    206-452-0285 Website:  https://www.aegisliving.com For Additional Resources on Dementia & Caregiving Visit: Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Memory Cafes Keynotes/Trainer/Consultant  

Lori La Bey talks with Kaylee Tilton, a Music Therapist and Joe Kaufman who is completing his BA in music therapy and is currently interning with Aegis Living where they both work. Today they discuss the power of music and the profound impact it has on not only those with dementia but everyone. They tell us how music therapy can be leveraged and personalized to an individual, helping improve a person's mood (agitated to calm, sad to happy...) and how it can help release energy and ignite fun just to name a few uses. You will learn how their personal experiences with music that pulled them to get certified and make a career doing something they love. Also, you will find out how you can incorporate music to help your caring situation. Contact Kaylee or Joe via: Email:  kaylee.tilton@aegisliving.com Phone:  206-285-1106 Website:  https://www.aegisliving.com/ The America Music Therapy Association - to find a Music Therapist in your area Visit Alzheimer's Speaks for Additional Resources on Dementia and Caregiving Dementia Chats Memory Cafes Keynoter/Trainer/Consultant

Dwyane J. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country. Under his leadership, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations in the Western U.S., employs more than 2,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 25,000 residents. Under Clark’s leadership, Aegis has been widely recognized for its excellence of care for customers and employees alike. Awards include: • Best of Assisted Living Design 2015 from Senior Housing News • 2014 Family Business Awards Growth Award by Seattle Business Magazine • Best Retirement Facility by 425 Magazine (three years in a row) • Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2017 by Glassdoor, an online employee review site • Top 15 Places to Work with the Best Work/Life Balance in 2017 by Glassdoor. In his capacity as CEO, Clark is a sought-after speaker and guest of the media, appearing regularly in print and broadcast with The New York Times, Today, Inc., Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC. His many personal awards and recognitions include the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award from Senior Services. Dwayne is also the founder of True Productions, where he produced the documentary Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story and executive produced the award-winning film Big Sonia. In addition, Clark is an author and playwright. His works have included: • Seven Ways to Get There • A Big Life • 30 Summers Left • My Mother, My Son • Saturdays with G.G. Get His newest book "30 Summers Left" https://dwaynejclark.com/30-summers-left Lessons from Longevity One day when Dwayne J. Clark was taking his usual 20-minute commute to work, he heard four science-based health stories in a row on the radio: one on how a group of people with Parkinson’s disease were found to respond favorably to cycling three times a week; another on the reality that many drugs tested on mice don’t work on people; a third on the question of the health benefits of marijuana; and finally, a report on why lonely people have more severe cold symptoms. Listening to the radio that day, Clark, ironically realized that he had never consciously applied those lessons to himself. He didn’t think he needed to. As the CEO of Aegis Living Clark he had held a lifelong obsession with the pursuit of health — both understanding and obtaining it. “My back-of-the-napkin estimate is that I’ve overseen the care of more than 60,000 amazing human beings,” says Clark. But as Clark has moved into his middle-age years, the psychic impact of his constant awareness of aging and death made him intensely more curious about living a good life, and, even more, living the greatest life possible. 30 Summers Left contains the “lessons from longevity” that Clark has amassed from a front-line view as the CEO of Aegis Living, combined with the latest health and wellness research on living well as we age. In addition, the book outlines what Clark calls the “microhabits” or bite-sized actions necessary for living our best life as we move into our senior years. Clark has a strong belief in active philanthorpy, the importance of building community and creating opportunity for others. Clark and his company Aegis Living contribute to more than 70 local and global charities, with Clark founding the following: • The Potato Soup Foundation • The D1 Foundation • The Queen Bee Café • The March for Civility Dwayne lives in Seattle with his wife, Terese, who shares his commitment to active philanthropy. Dwayne J. Clark is that rare individual. A true Renaissance man and polymath, he is the founder and CEO of Aegis Living, a filmmaker, author, playwright and philanthropist. The youngest of four children, Clark was raised by a loving, single mother who worked long, hard hours as a line cook. He grew up poor and often hungry, but through the generous gifts of others, Clark found his voice and the courage to stand up and stand out in the world. It’s no surprise then that for much of his career, he has focused on giving the disadvantaged citizens of society a hand up. Author and Playwright Clark is an accomplished playwright and producer with a passion for telling stories that inspire and uplift audiences. His first play, “Seven Ways to Get There,” is a true telling of his experience in a men’s therapy group. The well-reviewed production first premiered in early 2015 at Seattle’s ACT Theatre.In addition, Clark is a five-time published author whose books include: A Big Life; 30 Summers Left; My Mother, My Son; Saturdays with G.G. and Help Wanted: Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Exceptional Staff. Philanthropist and Mentor Though Clark is now one of Seattle’s best-known and most successful CEOs, he grew up poor with often not enough money for food. The family solution was to make a potato soup meant to last the week. Clark says that something his mother said to him about those times has stuck with him and guided his entire life: “Dwayne, no matter what you do, don’t ever forget where you came from and that you had to eat potato soup every day for a week. When you have employees, be there for them, and they will always be there for you.” Clark never forgot. Today, he supports more than 70 local and global charities and has founded three of his own including: The Potato Soup Foundation A not-for-profit organization serving the needs of Aegis Living line staff and their families during times of crisis. The Foundation has helped people with emergency medical treatment, emergency housing, funeral expenses and a variety of other crisis situations. The Queen Bee Café The Seattle-based café and crumpet shop has two locations, on Capitol Hill and Queen Anne. One hundred percent of profits are donated to local charities, with past donations supporting the YMCA, The Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Gay Seattle Business Association Scholarship Fund. The newest cafe is currently donating proceeds to the Queen Anne Helpline, which provides emergency assistance for housing, food and more to the local elderly, disabled and low-income. The D1 Foundation A mentorship program to serve underprivileged youth. Clark partnered with a University of Washington professor to create a curriculum for needed life skills including everything from credit counseling to the ethics of dating. Film producer Expanding his creative reach beyond business and book publishing and playwriting, Clark has delved head first into film producing, earning a reputation for inspiring film projects including: Turning his memoir My Mother, My Son into a motion picture by EFO films with renowned director Irwin Winkler Producing the documentary Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story, about the iconic Seattle Sonic and NBA Hall of Famer Executive producing the award-winning film Big Sonia Founding True Productions, a production company aimed at sharing real-life stories through collaboration with writers, filmmakers and playwrights. Championing the art of true storytelling by partnering with the Seattle International Film Festival to provide an annual $50,000 grant in support of Seattle documentary filmmakers. Dwayne's Personal: Instagram- DwayneJClark Twitter: DwayneClark Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aegislivingceo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-j-clark-51222820/ Other Instagram handles: @Living_artifcats @wisdomdiaries_ @transformalife_ @Epic_life_Official_Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-to-success/exclusive-content