Podcast appearances and mentions of Jerry Foster

In this heartfelt and personal episode, Brad reconnects with long-time friend and returning guest Jerry Foster, founder of Foster Group. Jerry opens up about his journey—from early financial and marital struggles to building a thriving business and redefining what it means to live a wealthy life. Together, they explore how meaningful conversations shape families, how true leadership often means letting go, and what it looks like to enter a new season of life with faith, purpose, and generosity. Whether you're leading a business, a family, or facing a major transition, Jerry's story will challenge you to reflect on your mission, your relationships, and your definition of success. Jerry Foster is the founder of Foster Group, a Des Moines-based financial planning and investment firm managing nearly $4 billion in assets. His path into finance was anything but conventional—no business degree, no formal training, and a rocky financial start in his early marriage. But that moment became a turning point, sparking a mission to help others pursue meaningful living and generous giving. Jerry is also the author of Life Focus: Achieving a Life of Purpose and Influence, a sought-after speaker on legacy and generosity, and a cancer survivor who lives what he teaches. “That was the genesis of Foster Group—my wife tossing the checkbook at me in the driveway saying, ‘You need to learn this.'” - Jerry Foster “Wealthy is a person who has great relationships, peace with God, good health. Money was always last on the list.” - Jerry Foster “ It seems crazy that a financial planner would stand in front of his clients and tell them that early in his marriage he nearly went broke and couldn't balance his checkbook. But for me, I'm not ashamed, because that is part of my story." - Jerry Foster This Week on The Wow Factor: Jerry's early money struggles and how it shaped Foster Group How a rare cancer diagnosis led to deeper family conversations and succession planning Building a culture of meaningful conversations—both at home and at work Why every Foster Group employee takes the Kolbe and StrengthsFinder assessments The three seasons of life: Foundation, Framework, Finish—and how to thrive in each Creating legacy through intentional family meetings and giving structures The role of faith, vulnerability, and generational generosity How small one-degree changes (vectors) can radically alter your life's direction Jerry Foster's Word of Wisdom The most influential season of your life might come after you stop chasing titles. Be present, listen deeply, and build a culture of meaningful conversations—first in your home, then in your work. Connect with Jerry Foster and Foster Group Foster Group Foster Group on LinkedIn Foster Group Facebook Foster Group YouTube Financial Perspectives: Foster Group Podcast Jerry Foster on LinkedIn Connect with The Wow Factor:  WOW Factor Website  Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook   X (formerly Twitter)  

In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, Leisa Fox interviews Dave Schwartz, Special Projects Director for Lutheran Church of Hope, about the event God's Heart at Work, featuring Mary Andringa, Chair Emeritus of Vermeer Corporation and Rachelle Keck of Grand View University. Building on the conversation with Mary and Jerry Foster about the third phase of life, Dave shares insights from his own post-retirement journey. Despite his initial plans for retirement, he chose to continue making a deeper impact by founding the Agape Empowerment Center to uplift one of the world's poorest countries. Dave's story serves as inspiration for aging Iowa manufacturing executives, demonstrating that retirement can be about more than leisure. By shifting focus from personal comfort to serving others, retirees can continue to make significant contributions, both locally and globally. Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/dave-schwartz-retirement-to-reinvention

Throughout our careers, we navigate three distinct phases of life: Foundation, Framework, and Finish. The Foundation phase, encompassing the first 25 years, is where our values and character are shaped. During the Framework phase, we experience personal growth and often face self-imposed pressure for immediate success. Mary Andringa, Chair Emeritus of Vermeer, emphasizes that the most significant phase, if intentionally planned, is the Finish Phase. While financial status is commonly associated with wealth, Jerry Foster of the Foster Group, in his book *Small Changes, Big Results*, highlights the importance of four other dimensions of wealth: Relational, Physical, Spiritual, and Intellectual. Achieving success in all these areas is key to a fulfilling transition to the third phase of life. Join us as we engage in a thoughtful conversation with Mary and Jerry, guided by our host Leisa, exploring the holistic approach to finishing well. Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/andringa-foster-third-phase

Black Nativity is back at PassinArt, A Theatre Company, the oldest Black theatre company in Portland. The show is a retelling of the Nativity as a celebration of gospel music, first created by famed poet Langston Hughes in 1961. It's … Read the rest The post Black Nativity & Jerry Foster appeared first on Stage&Studio.

Black Nativity is back at PassinArt, A Theatre Company, the oldest Black theatre company in Portland. The show is a retelling of the Nativity as a celebration of gospel music, first created by famed poet Langston Hughes in 1961. It's … Read the rest The post Black Nativity & Jerry Foster appeared first on Stage&Studio.

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** Award of Excellence Winner for Best Podcast, 2022 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence. Learn more, In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck talks with Dave Vasko, Senior Director of Advanced Technology at Rockwell Automation, and Jerry Foster, General Vice President of Research & Chief Technology Officer for Plex Systems, a Rockwell Automation company. Find out how smart technologies, upskilling and reskilling are 3 keys to dealing with the skilled worker shortage — which is projected to continue to skyrocket — and what that entails, including the need for soft skills like problem solving and adaptability to handle evolving technology and business conditions. And of course, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day. Subscribe to The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork's digital magazine. If you like “Automation Chat,” please leave us a 5-star rating and subscribe.

Being on the front lines of game changing industry solutions is what our hero Jerry Foster lives every day!In this inspirational conversation Jerry unpacks his personal journey through industry and some of his incredible experiences.  Working with the best minds of manufacturing puts him in a great position to see the hurdles firsthand and engineer solutions that truly make an impact.Jerry gets real and talks about the big issues in manufacturing and steps that can be taken now to start down a path of correction.  He loves to debunk the myth of how most people get the idea of industrial facilities completely wrong. As he noted this isn't your grandfathers manufacturing plant anymore.We get a peek into what Jerry does to unwind and how his passion for racquetball is a great stress reducer.  He has an amazing family and his personal why points to the True reason he gets up and serves daily.  It was an honor to hear Jerry's story and buckle up for an amazing journey. Remember to keep asking why!Guest: Jerry Foster - Chief Technology Officer at PLEXFire Someone TodayPeopleware: Productive Projects and TeamsPLEX WebsiteIndustry War Story Submission: Send us a DM!FacebookInstagramHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam Sheets

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are impacting factory floors like never before.In this information packed episode we welcome Jerry Foster from Plex to unpack the realities of these powerful solutions.  He shares how the need for manufacturers to track and document the transformation of raw materials into finished goods led to an exciting world of MES.Manufacturers desire control and reporting in ways to maximize efficiencies and ultimately profits in the future.   Jerry shares a ton of insight into how every manufacturer can begin utilizing data to make more informed decisions.  He covers how IT fits into the puzzle and what members of any plant operations can expect from a robust MES solution.He digs in and reviews areas that can be hurdles with implementation and how you can take action to ensure they do not hinder results.  For those thinking that their operations are not large enough just hold on.  The stats Jerry shares will challenge that head on and you will quickly realize this is not just for the elite manufacturers out there.There is nugget after nugget of pure MES gold in this conversation and at the end of the day Jerry does a phenomenal job of simplifying the idea of MES so that you can make informed decisions moving forward.  It was an honor to have Jerry clear the air on the powerful world of MES.For support with your MES needs contact our team of experts who are ready to walk with you for a powerful system that will meet all of your manufacturing goals! Remember to keep asking why!Guest: Jerry Foster - Chief Technology Officer at PLEX PLEX Website Industry War Story Submission: Send us a DM!FacebookInstagramHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam Sheets

The future is digital, and the manufacturing industry is no exception. Jerry Foster, the CTO of Plex, is one of the select visionaries who jumped on the ‘digitization' bandwagon quite early in the game. Plex is a company that paved the way for business enterprise software in the cloud through a smart manufacturing platform that connects people, systems, machines, and supply chains. Jerry joins Manufacturing Happy Hour to share the company's unconventional origin story and to break down some of the most interesting parts of their annual State of Smart Manufacturing report. It's an episode packed full of great insights as we dig into topics like the role of AI in manufacturing and tech paralysis. Tune in to hear more about implementing new technology, plus insights into the worlds of racquetball and Star Wars. In this episode, find out: What is smart manufacturing? How Jerry got his start in smart manufacturing What it was like to spearhead the first business enterprise software in the cloud Jerry breaks down the smart manufacturing growth trajectory How to form a successful integrated team Jerry discusses useful technologies that were once dismissed as “hype” How the role of blockchain fits into manufacturing How AI has evolved over the years What proactive leaders look like How to find a balance between profitability and sustainability How playing racquetball has influenced Jerry's career Jerry's advice to manufacturing leaders looking to leverage smart manufacturing http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes (Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.) Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “Artificial intelligence or machine learning are the only ways to really tame the beast that is data management — it's like getting 100,000 interns to analyze all that data almost for free.” "In my opinion, it's the cloud and the convergence of that data and computing capabilities that have brought AI to the forefront.” “If you've got action-oriented people, no one's thinking about implications, and with analysis-oriented, you'll have great spreadsheets, but no results, so you need both.” Links & mentions: https://www.plex.com/ (Plex Systems), a smart manufacturing platform that connects people, systems, machines, and supply chains. https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/plex (Plex's State of Smart Manufacturing Report), an annual report sharing insights from over 300 manufacturing leaders on the challenges facing their business and how they address them using technology. Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/ (http://manufacturinghappyhour.com) for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

Join Broadcaster John Williams with co-hosts Danielle and Paul with special guest Jerry Foster for this weeks Pride Diehards Hockey Update.

It's an unfortunate situation that's far from hypothetical – a borrower has defaulted on their loan covenants. What goes on in the mind of a lender when this happens? We go behind the curtains with Eric Anderes of Proactive Consulting and Jerry Foster of Resolute to see what distress looks like on the other side, bankruptcy vs. receivership, how SAGs are comprised on a local level, and much more! --- Learn more about Proactive Consulting: proactiveconsulting.us/ Learn more about Resolute: resolutecommercial.com/

The Personal Computer Show Wednesday March 10th 2021 PRN.fm Streaming On the Internet 6:00 PM Eastern Time IN THE NEWS o Best Buy Closing Down Retail Stores o Comcast Hiding Internet Upload Speeds o T-Mobile Tells Consumers to Turn Off 5G to Preserve Battery Life FEATURE SEGMENTS Presenting IT Pro Series with Benjamin Rockwell o Pierce with Questions on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software From the Tech Corner o Interview with Jerry Foster, CTO & Founder of Plex Systems Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing o The Universal Storage Media Presenting All Hands on Tech with Marty Winston o Generator Power

This week on our Parent Podcast, Jodi interviews Jerry Foster, founder of Foster Group, a financial planning company. Jerry offers helpful tips to parents on how to share financial principles with teens.

Join John Williams, Paul Mara, Karilyn Pilch and the Pride's staff, Maddie Rigsby, Equipment Manager, Jerry Foster, Athletic Trainer, Johnny McInnis, Assistant Coach, for this weeks Women's Hockey Update!!

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth discussion.Featuring a variety of songs.Sponsored by DrinkmateTheme music provided by Peter PerkinsSpecial Thank You to Lucy Piller/ARN Entertainment for providing the talent“Others before self”, a simple concept, yet it is so often overlooked as we move about our everyday lives.  This idea is alive and well at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts in Florence Alabama! FAFA (the Academy) began 7 years ago and has grown to be a major proponent for the Arts in the State of Alabama.  They began small and have grown tremendously.  During his time as a board member of the Alabama Arts Alliance, the Director of FAFA realized that over 70% of the schools in the state offered no arts to their students. Examining the positive effects that the Academy had on attendance, grades and graduation rates, those involved with the Academy realized that there was a chance to have a positive influence in the schools without arts. https://www.florencek12.org/FAFA

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Jerry Foster of Plex the issues and concerns around artificial intelligence and manufacturing, and perhaps more importantly, how business leaders could manage culture change and adoption of new technologies.

During this episode, You, Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks about how creating connected products may blur the boundaries of manufacturing and aftermarket service. He then speaks with Jerry Foster, CTO at Plex Systems. Jerry, an expert in Industry 4.0, shares how he bravely launched an information technology company from the gritty floor of a foundry. He then discusses how the manufacturing sector is dealing with COVID-19 and gives hints on how manufacturers are redefining their supply chains in real time. Jerry shares his Top Three ranging from his wife to his cofounder to the CFO of his current team. And you have to hear what he has to say about building confidence by surrounding yourself with people smarter than you.    About Jerry Foster Jerry Foster is CTO and leads Plex System’s technology strategy, along with research and design initiatives focused on next-generation cloud solutions for the manufacturing enterprise. A founding member of the Plex team, Jerry has been instrumental in the entire evolution of Plex, overseeing the technical transitions in each phase of our growth. Jerry earned his degree in computer science at Liberty University. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 1:09      Industry 4.0 – the movement toward the digitalization of manufacturing (the Fourth Industrial Revolution). 4:34      Industry 4.0 isn’t just within four walls – it extends to supply chains, retail and beyond. 5:25      Ask yourself: “What is manufacturing in the future?” 7:03      Jerry Foster: An Industry 4.0 expert and a history in the manufacturing space. 10:55   Plex System: Connect with the future of smart manufacturing (ERP solutions) Segment 2: The “Top Three” 14:44   Jerry’s “Top Three” beings with his wife, Angie, who is empathetic, compassionate, sacrificial and brave. 17:42   Keeping the focus on empathy. 23: 44  Jerry’s “Top Three” continues with Rob Beatty who was a true leader with intelligence, leadership, wisdom and fairness. 25:33   Best leadership advice:  “Lead with your heart, lead with honor and don’t fear the lawyers.” 30:26   Rarely argue. Instead, ask: What do we need to do to get this fixed? 36:19   Jerry’s “Top Three” continues with Don Clarke who teaches the balance between customer-centricity and representing the value you are providing. 40:42   Jerry’s “Top Three” concludes with Drew Flint who is a best friend. Segment 3: Transformation & Disruption 41:41   Real-time monitoring of the impact of COVID-19. 46:40   The early payoffs of Industry 4.0 and being in the cloud. 51:00   Disruption is occurring globally and across all industries. 52:29   Advice for transformations: “You have to solve real problems. There has to be a business driver involved.” 54:08   Why people push back on transformation. Segment 4: Wrapping Up 56:24   Advice for leaders: “Surround yourself with, and hire people who are, smarter than you.” 59:47   Check out Plex and the recent ‘5th Annual State of Manufacturing Technology Report’. Additional Information Contact Jerry Foster: Jerry’s Email Jerry’s LinkedIn Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

In the 1970s, American helicopter pilot Jerry Foster changed the face of modern news reporting. He was often first on the scene at emergencies and daring rescue operations in the Arizona wilderness - sometimes even getting personally involved. Jerry was seen as a hero, but throughout his life, he struggled to live up to the image. There were secrets, scandals and accusations about his behaviour that threatened to ruin his career and life. (First broadcast 29/07/2018.) Presenter: Emily Webb Image: Jerry Foster in his helicopter taking part in a rescue at Arizona's salt river Credit: Courtesy of Jerry Foster

On today's episode we are joined by the Foster Group's Founder and Chairman of the Board, Jerry Foster. The Foster Group is a SEC-regulated fiduciary, priding itself on offering financial services for individuals and institutions, qualified retirement plan consulting, and advanced financial planning services to its clients. Jerry Foster's unique combination of knowledge, skills, expertise, and interests formed the perfect background to create the Foster Group. The groups mission is “to be a catalyst for positive life change, providing financial solutions that reduce complexity and establish a high probability of success”.   In this episode, you'll hear Jerry talk about how he got started in the financial sector, how he leads his company effectively, why you should take the Kolbe Test, and the awesome power of giving back!   Highlights: Are you a “Saver” or a “Spender”? “I wanted to be responsible but didn't know how to be”   Peoples first experiences with money Leaving a legacy Striving for excellence in business and the importance of creating your own personal mission statement Developing employees and identifying their strengths within the company How to break down your results of the Kolbe Test Strength finders Why giving back to your community and the world is the secret to life   Key Takeaway: Identify and celebrate your strengths and weaknesses. Once you have discovered what makes you, YOU, you can begin to operate more efficiently and become happier in your career.   The WOW Factor Website: https://www.bradformsma.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradformsma/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.formsma Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradformsma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-formsma-a9a06424/   Jerry Foster Website: https://www.fostergrp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FosterGrp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foster-group Twitter: https://twitter.com/foster_group YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvjzIN7CWlR7c-uvQbrEUDA

The eye in the sky.: legendary helicopter pilot and reporter Jerry Foster

Don't SHUSH!  Where are theatre audiences being encouraged to have emotional experiences out loud? Jerry Foster, Stan Foote, Sarah Jane Hardy and Anita Menon talk about the thrilling work they're doing at Oregon Children's Theatre and Northwest Children's Theatre.

Scott talks about how the world's first TV news pilot-reporter, Jerry Foster, influence his life and career.

We spin new tracks from The Rhythm Shakers, Charlie Gracie, Cactus Blossoms, Rio & The Rockabilly Revival, Bluebell Sisters and Jerry Foster this week. Plus, we hear rockers from Matt Hill, Bo Diddley, Gene Vincent, Hillbilly Moon Explosion, Jerry Lee Lewis, Headcat and lots more! Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey   The Rhythm Shakers- "Ultra Twist" Charlie Gracie- "Angel On My Shoulder" Matt Hill- "Hellz Bells" Darrel Higham- "My Way" Bo Diddley- "Who Do You Love" Cactus Blossoms- "You're Dreaming" Gene Vincent- "Be Bop Boogie Boy" Rio & The Rockabilly Revival- "I'm Shakin'" The Rockats- "Old Hickory Road" Marty Robbins- "Mean Mama Blues" Hi-Risers- "Where's The Life Of The Party" Hillbilly Moon Explosion- "Motorhead Girl" Headcat- "Let It Rock" Rockin' 8-Balls- "Freight Train Boogie" The Blasters- "Rock & Roll Will Stand" Bluebell Sisters- "Ding Dong Daddy" Jake Calypso- "My Honey Bop" Moon Mullican- "Big Big City" Jerry Foster- "Strong Enough To Live" Jerry Lee Lewis- "Promised Land"

Jerry Foster is the founder and CEO of Foster Group. Jerry has written articles for national publications and speaks to physicians and business leaders regarding life planning and financial issues.

Jerry Foster talks to us about the General Ledger Plus Add-On. He will explain what General Ledger Plus is, what it can do for you, and which organizations might benefit the most by using GL Plus.

Jerry Foster talks to us about the General Ledger Plus Add-On. He will explain what General Ledger Plus is, what it can do for you, and which organizations might benefit the most by using GL Plus.