Generous Business Owner

Tom Vande Guchte: Go to a Journey of Generosity Event

Episode Summary

Are you wondering how you can start or increase your giving? In this episode, Jeff and Tom discuss: Learning from unexpected challenges in business. Trusting in God and allowing Him to protect you. Involving your spouse and family in the giving process. Using a donor-advised fund to support your giving. Leaning on God as you run your business and in how you treat your employees and customers. Key Takeaways: The things we think are good may not always turn out the way we think (especially when we don’t turn to and listen to the Lord). God will give you peace if you turn to Him during your dark moments. The more you give, the more your giving muscle will grow, and your love of God and your fellow man will thrive. Have an individual meal with each of your kids (or grandkids). Give them your time on a one-on-one level. Do your best, then let God do the rest. "Relationships are more important than results. If I were gonna do it over again, I would lean more into the relationships and less into the results, trusting that God will bring the results." — Tom Vande Guchte Episode References: National Christian Foundation: https://www.ncfgiving.com/ C12: https://www.joinc12.com/ About Tom Vande Guchte: Tom Vande Guchte is a business leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for generosity in his community. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a BBA in Accounting, Tom began his career as a CPA at Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young) before serving in leadership and consulting roles in the Christian gifts and office furniture industries. From 1992 to 2026, he served as Owner and CEO of Storr Office Environments, a Steelcase office furniture dealership. Tom has been married to his wife, Mary, for 47 years. Together, they have five adult children and ten grandchildren. Beyond his professional career, Tom and Mary are passionate about promoting generosity in their community. They have facilitated more than 35 JOGs and hope to expand this ministry as Tom transitions out of full-time work, continuing their commitment to inspiring generosity and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Connect with Tom Vande Guchte: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vande-guchte-9b841719 Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Episode Notes

Are you wondering how you can start or increase your giving?

In this episode, Jeff and Tom discuss:

Learning from unexpected challenges in business.
Trusting in God and allowing Him to protect you.
Involving your spouse and family in the giving process.
Using a donor-advised fund to support your giving.
Leaning on God as you run your business and in how you treat your employees and customers.

Key Takeaways:

The things we think are good may not always turn out the way we think (especially when we don’t turn to and listen to the Lord).
God will give you peace if you turn to Him during your dark moments.
The more you give, the more your giving muscle will grow, and your love of God and your fellow man will thrive.
Have an individual meal with each of your kids (or grandkids). Give them your time on a one-on-one level.
Do your best, then let God do the rest.

"Relationships are more important than results. If I were gonna do it over again, I would lean more into the relationships and less into the results, trusting that God will bring the results." — Tom Vande Guchte

Episode References:

National Christian Foundation: https://www.ncfgiving.com/
C12: https://www.joinc12.com/

About Tom Vande Guchte:

Tom Vande Guchte is a business leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for generosity in his community. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a BBA in Accounting, Tom began his career as a CPA at Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young) before serving in leadership and consulting roles in the Christian gifts and office furniture industries. From 1992 to 2026, he served as Owner and CEO of Storr Office Environments, a Steelcase office furniture dealership.

Tom has been married to his wife, Mary, for 47 years. Together, they have five adult children and ten grandchildren. Beyond his professional career, Tom and Mary are passionate about promoting generosity in their community. They have facilitated more than 35 JOGs and hope to expand this ministry as Tom transitions out of full-time work, continuing their commitment to inspiring generosity and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Connect with Tom Vande Guchte:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vande-guchte-9b841719

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

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

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

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw