John Beehner, CEO

Beginning in 1982, he started TEC (The Executive Committee, now called Vistage) in Florida and personally worked one-on-one with hundreds of CEOs of fast-growing, small to mid-sized companies through a round table process of problem-solving with a major focus on quality, service, and profitability. After 13 years, with nearly 300 clients and a staff of 20, he sold the business, sensing that God was taking him in a different direction.

In 1999, John founded Wise Counsel, a small group process that helps Entrepreneurs and Ministry Executives of Faith focus on the balance between their Business and Spiritual calling. John says, “I have learned 3 times more about True Success and God’s calling since starting Wise Counsel and its inspires me to keep learning and sharing.”  

He created a video-based training series titled How and Why Good Business Creates True Wealth.  It is filled with stories and examples of men and women inspired by the Lord to build successful companies. Professionals like J.C. Penney, John D. Rockefeller, James Kraft and 50 others. 

John has authored 4 books on Christians in the Marketplace.

• John's latest book and directory published in 2021 “The Rock Solid Leadership Blueprint” focuses on how to build a business on Biblical Principles. It features over 50 Experts and Resources to help and inspire Leaders to implement the 7 Cornerstones of a Solid Foundation. Find on Amazon here.

• The Untold Secret that Creates True Wealth co-authored with Brig Hart reveals the “Secret” of the Kingdom Christ and how the Lord gives leaders Vision to start businesses though the patterns, obstacles and cycles of growth. Find it on Amazon here.

• True Wealth by the Book (mentioned above): How 100 Inspirational Americans Encountered Character, Moral, and Spiritual Truths. More than 100 stories and illustrations highlight the experiences of pioneers and icons such as J. C. Penney, Sam Walton, Mary Kay, Conrad Hilton, just to name a few. Find it on Amazon here.

• The Freedom Revolution...Rocking Our World is the inspiring story of how Freedom and the Church are transforming nations in the midst of turbulent times. Find it on Amazon here.

John has hosted 2 radio shows. He interviewed Entrepreneurs and Ministry leaders on a local station WayRadio 550AM for seven years, then in 2015, Stu Epperson, Founder of Salem Radio asked him to create a new show called Inspiration316 on Jacksonville’s 91.7FM. 

John is highly respected in the community among Christian business leaders and has lived in Jacksonville, Florida for 42 years along with his late wife, Judy.