024. John Hans: From $60 Million in Debt to Debt-Free!

John Hans discusses the challenges of taking on $60M in debt to start a new business with a partner and the struggles involved. He also shares how during this same time his wife, Deb was diagnosed with breast cancer, even having it return twice.

Who is John Hans?

John grew up in a Christian home where his mom taught him how to love Jesus. His dad was a basketball coach, which is the sport John played all the way through college. For most of John’s life he has been an entrepreneur, which has led to a roller coaster life. Some of his businesses have failed, most of them in fact, and some have not. 

At one point, John and his wife Deb had borrowed $60 million, and following the financial collapse of 2008 they found themselves in $28 million in debt. By the power of prayer and the Lord doing one miracle after another, the debt they had no way to pay back was eventually wiped away. Around this same time, right before the financial collapse of 2008, Deb also was diagnosed with breast cancer more than one time. They found themselves trusting in Jesus, moment by moment and their story is about the power of prayer and trust in Christ Jesus.

Today, John and Deb are a creative team and currently own a 14 year old business called Koombobber. Koombobber is a commercial and residential new construction and remodeling company. They also own a custom wood shop that builds cabinets, vanities and many other “all things wood.” They have been married for 33 years and have one son, Isaac, who lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

John also spends time with men, young and old, to encourage them in their faith and help them find and use their gifts. He is an avid hiker with his most recent trip backpacking and camping through the Swiss Alps.

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