the greatness factory’s

Specialist Division

At The Greatness Factory, the Specialist Division is home to elite professionals personally led and mentored by Coach Micheal Burt. These specialists represent the pinnacle of expertise in their respective fields, embodying the principles of excellence, dedication, and relentless pursuit of greatness.

Meet Our Specialists

jana creel

Integrator, Director of Special Projects, TGF

Jana is a former military intelligence analyst with over a decade of experience in data collection and analysis to drive informed decision-making. With a strong educational background in cybersecurity, psychology, and business administration, Jana blends technical expertise with strategic insight, applying it effectively in the business world.

She plays a key role in managing what Coach Micheal Burt has created, including the impressive $7.3 million project—The Greatness Factory. As the trusted #2 to Coach Micheal Burt—an international speaker, 21-time author, and world-renowned business coach—Jana excels in resource allocation, partnerships, operational efficiency, and spearheading innovative projects that drive growth and excellence.

Jana’s passion for helping people and solving complex challenges is at the core of her work. She believes that "it's not the big that eat the small, but the fast that eat the slow," emphasizing the importance of agility in today’s fast-paced business environment. With her dedication to excellence and empowerment, Jana is well-equipped to help you succeed in business.

Chase Gruening

Founder & CEO of COACHG

Chase Gruening is the visionary Founder and CEO of COACHG, a transformative coaching and training company that empowers insurance agencies to reach their highest potential. With a background in coaching college football and a degree in fitness and sports from Millikin University, Chase transitioned into the insurance industry in 2016, quickly growing his solo business into Gruening Health and Wealth (GHW), a multiple seven-figure agency known for excellence in Medicare and retirement planning.

Driven by the need for practical, comprehensive training in the industry, Chase launched COACHG with a mission: Creating Championship Producers. Building Championship Teams. COACHG offers tailored programs like Rookie Season for new agents, Two-Point Plays on cross-selling, and The Coach’s Office, a 12-month residency to build seven-figure agencies. Chase’s real-world experience, from struggling agent to successful agency owner, fuels his passion for helping others succeed.

Chase lives near Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Emily, their daughters, Remi and Hunter, and their dog, Rip.

CJ Musick

Strategic Advisor & Dream Team Architect

With 24 years of dedication in training and development, including 23 years mentoring college students in communication, CJ Musick has gained deep insights into the evolving aspirations of future professionals. This experience sparked CJ’s passion for understanding personality types and workplace dynamics.

As a strategic advisor at Workforce Builder, CJ specializes in building "dream teams" using four core pillars: Common Language, Clear Expectations, Continuous Feedback, and Cultivated Growth. By leveraging data-driven assessments, CJ enhances hiring precision, fosters cultural cohesion, and optimizes talent strategies to build and sustain high-performing teams.

CJ’s approach is all about replacing chance with strategy, empowering companies to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

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