Epilogue

The well was dug and the celebration continued deep into the night; there were hugs and tears and good-byes. But it would not be the last time Clint and his friends would visit Africa. Thanks to Julie and her customers’ support, plus the money Clint, Tyler, Olivia, and Alex were able to raise, they have been able to build nine wells—so far.

Julie’s business continues to flourish. She had created a powerful Talent Magnet of her own. However, like Blake and so many others on this journey, she had underleveraged her creation. She had not focused on getting the word out. After she and Blake met and compared notes, her team decided to create a strategic communications plan to let people know about their business and what they had to offer. As she and Blake became friends, they shared many cups of coffee and helped each other create even stronger high-performance organizations.

Sam turned from critic to crusader. He changed the entire culture of his organization—and it started with his people. Apparently, they were holding his organization back. The turnaround began like all others: with the leader. As of this writing, several of his properties have been recognized nationally as top spots to stay.

Blake and Charles continue to enjoy an amazing partnership. Day by day, they are quietly building one of the best-run organizations on the planet. And, based on the number of applicants they now receive on an annual basis, it looks like the Talent Magnet they have created is working extremely well.