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John Knowlton - From Success To Significance

1 billion aum abundant thought revolution avoid easily spent wealth bend oregon real estate better thinking better outcomes beyond 100 percent financial plan beyond traditional estate plans bivocational life building a billion dollar firm business exit strategy business owner coaching buying advisory practices ceo coaching christian entrepreneurship clear thinking community impact legacy decision making framework early retirement story enduring wealth estate planning mindset executive coaching executive retreats faith and wealth faith based leadership family board family constitution family governance family identity force for good family legacy planning family mission statement family office mindset family real estate investing family values family wealth stewardship fee based advisory financial advisor story financial freedom mindset financial planning industry force for good community impact former pastor entrepreneur generational wealth strategies illiquid assets intergenerational wealth jail chaplain john knowlton kingdom impact leadership and legacy leadership clarity leadership development legacy building legacy real estate strategy long term assets long term thinking mental models mergers and acquisitions strategy mindset and success ministry leadership mission driven family board mission vision values family money conversations with kids multigenerational legacy next generation leadership oregon real estate investing owning businesses for legacy parenting and wealth pastor and entrepreneur post exit identity preparing heirs problem solving productivity strategies purpose driven wealth purposeful leadership raising financially wise kids real estate and businesses real estate cash flow real estate supports freedom redefining life after exit redefining success relationship improvement responsibility and stewardship retired at 51 retirement is not the finish line rv travel during covid scaled financial services business shared governance sold advisory firm stewarding wealth success beyond retirement teaching kids about money thinking for success training children decision making value add real estate values based leadership wealth and generosity wealth management firm wealth preservation strategies wealth with purpose Jan 29, 2026



John Knowlton is an entrepreneur, investor, and former pastor who has built his life and career around one core belief: better thinking leads to better outcomes. His bi-vocational journey spans building a wealth management firm that grew to over $1 billion in client assets—allowing him to retire at 51—while also serving as a pastor, teacher, and jail chaplain, where he saw firsthand how mindset shapes direction and destiny. Today, John works with CEOs and business owners to help them think more clearly and lead with purpose, drawing from his experience facilitating executive retreats and advising leaders. He’s also redefining legacy by involving his adult children in shared governance of family wealth through a mission-driven family board, while actively investing in value-add real estate projects in Bend, Oregon. John is the author of Thinking for Success, a newly released book that offers practical stories and insights to improve productivity, relationships, and long-term impact...

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