How John Sabes Built a $3.65B Company Through Mindset, Team Empowerment, and Training for Life

“You just keep peeling back that onion and working towards your goals. There are no shortcuts.”
What if the secret to business success was not found in profit margins but in persistence, team empowerment, and a mindset built like an Ironman? In this powerful episode of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart, host Steve Ramona welcomes Jon Sabes, a visionary leader who grew his company from $200 million to over $3.65 billion. But John’s story isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people.

Jon opens up about building his “Island of Misfit Toys” team, empowering every member to succeed, and how communication and trust became the cornerstones of their exponential growth. He shares the deeply personal journey behind his book Healthy Wealthy Longevity, inspired by his mother’s final words: “My life’s been a dream.” From his mother’s grace to losing a mentor days before recording, Jon’s raw reflections on life’s brevity hit home.