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In this inspiring episode of The Real West Michigan Podcast, Eldon Palmer sits down with longtime friend, neighbor, and financial advisor Dan Korhorn, founder of Pathway Financial. Dan shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings on a celery farm to running a multi-office financial firm—all while managing partnerships, family life, and most recently, a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. He opens up about what it means to live with purpose, face the unknown with faith, and how business, family, and community intersect in times of hardship. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or someone navigating a tough season, Dan’s story will leave you with perspective, encouragement, and a renewed appreciation for perseverance.

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💡 5 Powerful Takeaways:

1. Purpose > Productivity:
   Even amid a terminal diagnosis, Dan emphasizes the importance of staying busy with purpose—not just for distraction, but to stay alive in spirit as much as body.
2. Hard Work and Grit Still Matter:
   Dan’s path from blue-collar labor to business ownership shows that perseverance and work ethic can still outpace privilege or pedigree.
3. Faith Anchors the Storm:
   Through his cancer journey, Dan finds peace and stability in his faith—crediting his calm outlook and resilience to knowing there's a bigger plan at work.
4. Emotion is the Real Market Volatility:
   In both finance and life, the biggest challenge isn’t numbers—it’s managing people’s emotions. Dan’s advice: stay the course, especially when fear makes you want to flee.
5. Balance Is Seasonal, Not Static:
   Building a business took years of imbalance, long hours, and sacrifice—but over time, Dan learned to design his work around family, not the other way around.

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