Chuck Masek
CEO & AUTHOR
Chuck Masek is a perennial entrepreneur who has grown and sold several businesses. Chuck has extensive experience in the health care industry and holds a Master of Science in clinical microbiology.
He is the founder and former President / CEO of Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. At Vanguard, he innovated and developed the reprocessing of medical devices labeled single use industry. He has spent his career striving to make positive and meaningful changes in healthcare.
He is also the President & CEO of ODi North America where he is dedicated to integrating family values, an unmatched work ethic and authenticity in the fiber of his leadership and business.
A man of faith and family, Chuck is married to the love of his life, Marge, and they have four grown children.
"Masek’s story is definitely a David and Goliath story. Throughout it all, he saw the hand of providence, he said. He also had science on his side." -Catherine Yang, The Epoch Times
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A true David versus Goliath story.
Discover how a small group of hardworking, focused, and determined entrepreneurs forever changed the medical device industry.
In the face of betrayal and overwhelming odds, this band of brothers fought with courage, commitment, and enduring faith and came together to disrupt the cash flow and business models of multibillion-dollar corporations, which they affectionately called the “Big Dogs”.
Gain an inside perspective on how the medical device industry works and how the Big Dogs would use every weapon in their arsenal to wreak havoc on this fledgling business. Eventually, the reprocessing industry would be codified by the Food and Drug Administration, soundly defeating the Big Dog Kingdom.
CHUCK MASEK: A LEADERSHIP STORY THROUGH HILLS & VALLEYS
Chuck Masek, our very own President & CEO, was recently interviewed by Bitbean regarding his carer in the medical industry, his professional highs and lows and the mentality that carried him through it all.
Masek is a success story, but not without facing plenty of valleys before climbing the ultimate hill to establish himself as a thought leader, entrepreneur and widely-respected individual in his field.
Becoming a leader isn't easy and it often requires venturing off the beaten path. Take a look at these three pivotal points Masek noted in his interview.
#1 Envision The Life You Want For Yourself & Those You Love:
When Masek first began in his field, he was isolated and often worked alone.
"I spent every day working by myself and had little interaction with other people. It was the visits from salesmen who stopped by that became memorable. Their visits offered me a glimpse at the life I wanted. They seemed comfortable with their success and satisfied with their lives. I wasn’t. I hungered for more."
It was then that he envisioned the life he wanted for himself and his family and began carrying himself differently in a way that aligned his entire life and values with the future he saw for himself.
#2 Identify the Strengths You Already Have & Build:
Everyone has inherent strengths and weaknesses. One of Masek's keys to success was identifying the skills he acquired growing up and realizing they were directly applicable to executing his vision.
"I had spent the past fifteen years honing the skills I relied upon in childhood to diffuse those dangerous situations with my father and I had become a successful salesman, thanks in part to him. I also loved being a salesman. Selling to people was not only a productive exchange but an enjoyable one — for them and for me."
Having the vision means nothing without focus and Masek took his goals to the next level with an unmatched level of dedication in which he channels his existing strengths towards his future.
#3 Have a Purpose
This may seem straight-forward, but it is a distinct quality many companies and leaders are missing. Having a genuine purpose and authentically-rooted vision is what sets you and your team apart from the crowd.
When Masek first began, feeding his family was his primary motivation and he had a vested interest in the success of his business. Often times, we are reticent to fully jump into a project for fear we will lose something. However, making the success personal and keeping a vested interest in its success is vital to yielding meaningful results.
Profit is important, but why would that profit and success make a difference in your life? Is it to feed your family, provide superior education for your kids, pay it forward, etc? What is your reason?
Take these three steps as a starting point: Envision Your Future, Identify & Apply Your Strengths and Keep That Purpose Close!
Read More of Masek's Interview with Bitbean Here: https://www.bitbean.com/ceos-speak/chuck-masek-of-vanguard-medical-concepts/