Episode 230 Improving the World with Robb Munger

Author: John Hulen
Published: Fri 20 Sep 2024
Episode Link: https://relationshipsandrevenue.libsyn.com/episode-230-improving-the-world-with-robb-munger

John talks with Robb Munger — former Army officer, founder of Exodus Place (a nonprofit that helps homeless people), and author of the book Momentum: A Book About Getting One’s Momentum Back. Robb has also served in the National Guard, worked in finance and real estate, and helped turn around Guiding Light Mission, a struggling nonprofit.

Robb shares his mission to improve the world and how meeting Tim, a homeless man, changed his life. That encounter led him to realize that building relationships with those in need is the key to making real change and offering support.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Welcome notes and Robb’s bio

[02:36] - Robb’s book Momentum

[03:42] - Robb’s introduction to West Point and his military career

[08:31] - Transitioning into real estate and building a successful brokerage

[16:42] - Meeting Tim, a homeless man who changed his perspective

[20:36] - Connecting Tim with a local mission and becoming his mentor

[21:52] - The moment that led to starting Exodus Place in 2009

[29:10] - Leadership in military vs. business vs. non-profit sectors

[32:50] - How military training influenced his leadership style in non-profit

[35:55] - Training and replicating leadership at Exodus Place

[40:44] - Impact of Robb’s faith on his work and decision-making

[44:27] - How Robb improves his significant relationships

[48:04] - Robb’s definition of success

[48:46] - Top daily habit

[50:12] - Best way to connect with Robb

[50:48] - How to donate to Exodus Place

[52:24] - Book recommendations

[53:02] - Robb’s go-to podcasts

[53:44] - Closing thoughts

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“In the army, you want to fight it (military structure and hierarchy) because you want to be your own person. Then, all of a sudden, you realize order is different from just bossing someone around. It’s giving them instruction so they can perform their job better with a lot of people to accomplish the mission.”

“The best leaders replicate themselves, meaning they create more leaders.”

“A passable leader has followers; it doesn’t take much to do that. It takes something special to create other leaders, to see that kernel of potential and help it become what it could be.”

“Don’t be embarrassed about a small donation because it’s the act of donating that makes a difference in a person’s life. It all counts.”

“The average donation in the United States right now is about $15. For us, $15 covers 45 meals.”

“I understand that I am nobody without everybody.”

“Together, we’re all going to make mistakes, but together, we can work through them.”

“Success is about relationships. If you take care of the people around you, everything else will fall into place.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (https://a.co/d/6Gm5O8t)
The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (from Chicken Soup for the Soul series) by Jack Canfield (https://a.co/d/6yLmIID)
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss (https://a.co/d/8yQYf2u)