Episode Details
Bill was born and raised in Tipp City, Ohio where he attended and graduated from Tippecanoe High School. He moved to Bowling Green, Ohio to attend BGSU and graduated with a degree in Accounting and a degree in International business in 1990. Bill became a Christ follower just after graduating from BGSU in 1990 due to the Great Commission H20 campus ministry.
Learn More about the organizations that are meaningful to Bill Trout: IGCLA and Art Tatum Zone
Highlights
Looking for specific advice? Below is a list of the questions asked to Bill Trout as well as the time where you can find them in the video posted above.
- 1:08 | Getting to know Bill Trout
- 5:47 | What are some of the most difficult or challenging things trying to help come alongside some your outreach programs?
- 7:12 | Why is what you're doing in these areas so important?
- 8:46 | What is the entrepreneurship program you've developed?
- 12:43 | What is your favorite part of doing this outreach work?
- 14:53 | What kind of advice do you have for people that are looking on making an impact on people?
- 17:04 | Where do you see some of these programs going in the future?
- 19:21 | What life principles have served you well?
Key Takeaways
Don’t wait for the perfect moment – seize opportunities now. Reflect on your goals and passions, then take concrete steps to pursue them. Whether it’s volunteering, launching a project, or simply lending a helping hand, make a commitment to make a difference today.
Instead of short-term fixes, focus on creating solutions that can stand the test of time. Consider the long-term impact of your actions and strive to develop initiatives that can thrive independently, benefiting others for years to come.
Recognize the value of cultivating meaningful connections with others. Take the time to build relationships with individuals who share your interests and values. Collaborate with like-minded people, learn from their experiences, and leverage the power of collective effort to amplify your impact.
Discussion Questions
Take a few minutes to reflect on what you’ve heard and create some actionable next steps items. Below are a few questions based on the episode to help get you started on your speed mentorship journey.
- Reflecting on the philosophy of "Start Today," discuss a time when you hesitated to take action on something important. What held you back, and what could you have done differently to overcome that hesitation?
- Considering the concept of building sustainable solutions, how can we apply this principle to our own projects or initiatives? Share examples of initiatives you've been involved in or ideas you have for creating lasting impact in your community or organization
- In your experience, how have relationships with others influenced your ability to make a difference? Discuss a time when collaboration or networking played a significant role in achieving a shared goal. What lessons did you learn from that experience
About the Mentor
Bill was born and raised in Tipp City, Ohio where he attended and graduated from Tippecanoe High School. He moved to Bowling Green, Ohio to attend BGSU and graduated with a degree in Accounting and a degree in International business in 1990. Bill became a Christ follower just after graduating from BGSU in 1990 due to the Great Commission H20 campus ministry.
Upon graduation, Bill worked for Arthur Anderson and Company in Toledo and Detroit for 3 years doing corporate tax work and then spent 13 years as the vice president of operations for Seneca Millwork in Fostoria, Ohio.
Bill met his wife, Renee at BGSU and have been married since 1994. They are blessed to have one son, Mason who was born in 2002.
Bill and Renee started attending CedarCreek church in February of 1998 and in 2006 came on staff as the Directional leader for GCO ministries and outreach. In 2012 Bill was nominated and voted in as one of the four Elders to lead CedarCreek Church. ln 2020 CedarCreek Church changed its governance from an Elder led Church to a Board led Church and Bill was selected as the first Chairman of the Board of CedarCreek Church in 2020 and continues in this role today.
In 1999, Bill participated in CedarCreek churches’ very first Latin American mission trip to Honduras and the experience and relationships formed from that and over 100 subsequent trips radically changed his perspective and relationship with Christ.
In Bill’s spare time he enjoys baseball, playing golf and traveling with his family.
