Sound Advice with the Osmonds

Early on in life, Scott Anderson took an interest in finances and banking.  After earning degrees from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins,  he developed an investment strategy that went beyond the money itself.  Investing in our talents--however big or small they may appear--and sharing them with others can enrich the lives of those all around us.  

As the oldest of the nine children, Virl Osmond battled hearing loss while his younger siblings skyrocketed to international fame.  Virl reflects on his parents, the music, and the gratitude for family that has kept them close over the years.

Recently, a whole bunch of hockey fans of the New York Islanders unknowingly helped out a whole bunch of deaf & hard-of-hearing kids in NYC and in Mexico -- and Justin Osmond was right in the middle of it. Anne Frank may have summed it up best: "No one has ever become poor by giving."

Travis Osmond is the oldest son of Merrill and Mary Osmond.  Early on in life, he experienced the mania involved in touring with his parents, uncles, and aunt Marie. When his time came to solo as a bass player in the band behind The Osmonds, and in front of a giant crowd, he froze.  The fear of talking to his dad after the show, and Merrill's unexpected advice, changed Travis' performance days forever.

Merrill Osmond's family moved around a lot in the early years, and with it, his children became best friends. His sons Justin & Shane talk about this "bond of brothers" while each pursued an MBA at Western Governors University.

GENTRI (short for "The Gentlemen Trio") was formed in 2014 by tenors Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. What started out as a simple idea to just produce values-based music has led to several #1 albums and tour dates all over the world--all because they dared to dream.

Married in 2013, Justin & Kristi Osmond tried for years to start a family. After painful treatments and multiple miscarriages, the couple navigated through grief to find two little angels through the miracle of adoption.

Almost twenty years ago,  Chad Hymas was living his dream with his wife and two small boys on their ranch in rural Utah.  A blinking red light on the dashboard of his tractor was about to change the course of his life forever.  Named one of the "Ten Most Inspirational People in the World" by the Wall Street Journal, Chad has turned tragedy into triumph with the help of his amazing family.  This is his story.

Raised in Orem, UT, Gary Herbert grew up painfully shy and grounded in sports. After a mission for his church and service to his country, he set up a real estate firm and lost his first political race by 36 votes. His eventual road to the governor's mansion is a testament to service and hard work. This is his story.

Jon Schmidt began composing his own music in elementary school, and by 1991 he’d released his first studio album.  Over the past 30 years, he and his wife Michelle raised five children and became part of The Piano Guys—four musicians with over 2 billion YouTube views.  While faith has always been a part of the Schmidt’s life, it was never tested the way it was when their daughter Annie disappeared in 2016.  This is their story.

Alex Boyé first jumped on the music scene as part of a boy band opening for the likes of George Michael, Simon & Garfunkel, MC Hammer and others.  Striking out solo, Alex’s Africanized pop style has garnered over one billion views on YouTube.  Alex’s story BEFORE the success, though, is both heartbreaking and inspirational.  This is Alex’s story.

Clint Pulver is a globe-trotting public speaker, licensed pilot, amazing drummer, and a great friend.  At an early age, Clint’s high-octane energy at school repeatedly got him in trouble or sent to the principal’s office—until one teacher looked beyond the surface.  Here’s Clint’s story.

Whether they are the master-of-the-corny-joke, or whether you've never even met them, we can all appreciate a dad and learn something from them.  Merrill and Justin Osmond talk about their own fathers, what it was like growing up in an Osmond household, and what fathers can do to make a positive impact on their children.

Surrounded by screaming fans at Madison Square Garden, Justin Osmond watched his dad and uncles onstage perform some of the hits that made the Osmonds mega-stars of the 1970’s.  However, Justin's profound hearing loss prevented him from understanding what his own father was singing about.  In the middle of 20,000 people, Justin had never felt more alone.  

One of the requirements for the Osmond Brothers to perform on "The Andy Williams Show" was to do something new each week. One particular week, the show centered on ice skating and featured Olympic Gold Medalist Peggy Fleming. Wanting to perform, the brothers spent the next week learning to skate, and on set pulled off a spectacular routine in one take.

In the early years, Olive Osmond spent countless hours with her older two sons helping them adapt to profound hearing loss. Later on, when the younger sons and daughter achieved worldwide success, she set up a foundation to help children everywhere find the tools and education to better adapt to hearing loss. Today, Justin continues her work with others in the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund--a labor of love that's brought as much joy to him as it has to the recipients.

In the early 1970's, Elvis Presley recommended that the Osmond brothers get ahold of a friend of his--Chuck Norris. The brothers began to learn Tang Soo Do karate, and during one of their workouts Norris did a roundhouse kick that accidentally struck Merrill--shattering his back. And through it all, a powerful lesson learned.