Milwaukee South News

For those considering joining the Greater Greenfield Community Chamber (GGCC), Mark Bradford believes now is an opportune time. He states, "Is just about to have a big growth spurt. I think if you get in now, you can help shape it in a way you might not be able to in the future. Now is when you can have a lot more influence, while it is a small, growing organization."

Bradford highlights the welcoming nature of GGCC as another reason for membership. He describes the chamber as "very welcoming. We’re glad to have you; glad to meet you and see what you’re about." It took him "less than a meeting" to decide to join, finding members "very, very available and approachable." Seven months into his membership, he asserts that joining is "worth a try" and that GGCC aims for "the good of all to kind of rise up at the same time," aligning with his personal values.

In his professional life, Bradford wears many hats: podcaster, author, speaker, technology consultant, pilot, aerial photographer, coach, full-stack web developer, systems creator, and father. His roles are guided by core principles: discover, distill, disseminate, and teach.

He speaks about establishing "a system of coaching to help people map out their time, energy, and resources." His podcast began as a quest during which he was "in this exploring mode" while writing a book. He invites others to “Join us on this journey.” Bradford sees himself as bridging the gap between his capabilities and those he serves through various mediums such as writing books or coaching.

Bradford enjoys connecting with people and helping them achieve their goals. He finds inspiration when sharing new ideas with others: “everything I do—from writing books to coaching to speaking—is meant to bridge the ‘chasm between what I can do and the people I can do it for.’”

He encourages open communication: people “shouldn’t be afraid to reach out” via phone or email for feedback on his work.

Reflecting on societal needs post-lockdown due to technology-induced isolation issues, Bradford emphasizes interaction's importance: “We live these days with technology...and a lot of isolation issues. I think any time you can get humans to interact it’s a good thing.”

The GGCC offers opportunities for engagement within its community-focused framework—a chance for members like Bradford who value connection amid today’s technological landscape.