Sharing Wisdom Between Generations
Word of Mouth Success began with a simple idea: to help hard-earned wisdom pass between generations before it is lost — so others can learn from it, build on it, and succeed in an increasingly complex world.
Created by Greg and Debbie Petras
Word of Mouth Success reflects a shared belief that people’s stories, lessons, and hard-earned perspective should not disappear with time.
Greg brings a career built around helping people and organizations capture and share useful information. Debbie helps shape the experience so it feels personal, respectful, safe, and human.
Debbie also served as community manager for The Recommendation Exchange, helping support reader participation and trusted local recommendations through three of Gannett’s largest websites at the time.
A Career Built Around Sharing Useful Information
Healthcare & Systems Foundation
Healthcare consultant and manager with the forerunner of Accenture.
Public Company Founder
Founded NHES, took it public on the National NASDAQ, and later sold it to HBOC.
Recognized Entrepreneurial Achievement
Recognized by BusinessWeek and Entrepreneur of the Year honors in healthcare for the Southwest.
Word-of-Mouth Network / REX
Created the first comprehensive user-generated content application for media websites, used by three of Gannett’s largest websites at the time to help readers exchange trusted local recommendations.
A Wake-Up Call to Pursue His Potential
One formative moment came when Greg and Debbie attended an inaugural event and saw people of their own generation stepping into national leadership.
For Greg, it was a wake-up call. It expanded his sense of what was possible and strengthened his belief that it was time to stop waiting, step forward, and pursue his potential without holding back.
