VISION
Changing the Way the World Thinks About Success
Success is a moving target - different for every person and changing with maturity.
For John Gullo, early success meant staying away from Mafia influences in New York. Later successes migrated inward; to love of family, admiration for a devoted mom and stepdad, marriage, children and career. The definition of John Gullo incorporates all of these, and with business success came the opportunity to help thousands.
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PRAISE FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS
“John’s highest priority is building things for youth—the America of tomorrow. He knows you have to invest in your youth to move forward.”
— Scott Conley, former Police Incident Commander Hot Rockin’ 4th
“John’s willing to take chances; he's a visionary. He doesn't always take the easy way. He sometimes takes the harder way. But he's done really well with his life. He's done really well with helping others. He really has reached out to help a lot of other people who are less fortunate than he is. A lot of people, they live the good life, and they only think of themselves. He thinks a lot about other people.”
— Tom Wheeler
Lives, Loves, & Lessons Learned
"John Gullo's memoir is not only a fascinating story about a man who has overcome numerous obstacles and challenges in life, but who has also taken every opportunity to make this world a better place, and to make the people around him better people. This is a delightful read, filled with humor and honesty, life's disappointments and successes, mistakes made and wisdom gained. If everyone followed John's "Lessons to Live By," what an amazing world it would be! "Thank you" is not enough appreciation for all the contributions and lasting impacts that John has already made. So I'll just say it again, "Thank you, John.”"
— Fran
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“Hold The Onions”
"I went back to one of my high school teachers, Mr. Falsetti, for advice. He told me, “John, just be yourself. You’re funny, and when you make fun of yourself, everyone laughs. You don’t need big words to speak. Being yourself is enough. From then on, I spoke my truth."
Speaking to franchise owners at Burger King, John said, “Blow your loyalty a little, fine. But lose credibility with a franchise? You’ve lost everything. It’s your job to make them successful.”
LEADERSHIP
Associations
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Niagara Falls Jaycees
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Ogden Rotary Club
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Saint George Elks
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Ogden Pickleball Association
Boards
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Enable Industries
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Prevent Child Abuse Utah
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Ogden School Board
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Weber Applied Technolgy Colledge
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Intermountain Burger King Franchise Association
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Burger King National Franchise Association
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United States Pickleball Association
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Pickleball Hall Of Fame Facility
Go Back, And Listen
“I could coach new businesses to life, but I failed to coach myself in the most important skill: listening to the woman who loved me.”
From John Gullo: The Extraordinary Life of An Ordinary Man
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PROJECTS FUNDED
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YEARS OF GIVING
$200M
DONATED AND FUNDED
326
PARTNERS
AMERICAN DREAM FOUNDATION BY THE #'S
INDUSTRY
Making American Dreams Come True
“Either no one shows up, or too many show up.” The Birth of the American Dream Foundation benefits thousands who need help and dozens of non-profits looking to make a difference.
