Dr. Ola Brown talks about the journey that brought her from a medical doctor to an entrepreneur to finally a venture capitalist investing in Africa’s infrastructure.
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Fathom Realty CEO and Founder, Josh Harley joins us to talk about innovation, disruption, and the leadership advice he learned from the Bible.
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Robin John of Eventide Investments joins the show to talk about why the ETF and Mutual Fund you’re investing in may not align with your values, and what the mafia wives have to do with Faith Driven Investing.
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Keren Pybus is the Co-founder of Ethical Apparel Africa, an impact-driven company based in Ghana and Benin. She explains how she is leading a company to do more than just look good.
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With a $200 loan and a pocket full of old bullet casings, Carmin Black set out to wage war on hunger through her company HALF UNITED in 2009.
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Megan McCoy Jones joins us on the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast to share the bigger story of McCoy’s Building Supply and what drives her to build better relationships with her employees and customers.
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Join J.D. Greear as he discusses the new Faith Driven Entrepreneur video series and why he believes entrepreneurs are crucial to the mission of the Church.
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Today, we want to veer off our normal business strategy conversation and talk about life outside of work—primarily, time with our family. Today’s guest is Les Parrott. He works alongside his wife Leslie who shares the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. We had Les on to talk about their newest book, “The Time Starved Marriage.” It’s a fitting topic for entrepreneurs. Listen in to hear Les share relationship wisdom, the importance of time management, and insight into what makes a great marriage tick...
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When Adam LaRoche, Golden Glove Winner and Standout for the Chicago WhiteSox decided to retire from professional baseball, his decision seemed like one of the most unexpected moves in sports. But for those who know him, this move aligned perfectly with the integrity of his character…
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It’s no secret that everyone’s day-to-day lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus. So, in light of current events—the pandemic, along with its economic and social effects—we wanted to bring on a guest to speak into what we’re all experiencing. That’s what brings us to Mark Sears, Founder and CEO of CloudFactory. Early on in his entrepreneurial journey, he faced a global crisis and the way he led his business during that time is an example for Faith Driven Entrepreneurs everywhere. So, if you’re feeling a bit lost, overwhelmed, confused, or scared during these trying times, let Mark’s words be a source of encouragement…
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Today features one of our first repeat guests! Vic Ho is the founder of Fivestars—a business with the mission of “transforming transactions into relationships.” He shared a little about what they do, but he also talked about what happened when the start-up hit a rough patch and needed to lay off 50 people. Vic felt compelled to take a different approach, one that was consistent with the company’s values, and in doing so, he set an example for other Faith Driven Entrepreneurs to follow...
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Recently, The New York Times featured a cover article dedicated to the recent advancements in the movement of faith-driven work. We were honored to be mentioned alongside some great groups like Praxis and Made To Flourish. But this got us thinking—what does this small piece say about the bigger puzzle of what’s going on in America with faith, work, and entrepreneurship? Well, we couldn’t think of a better guest to discuss this topic than Tom Nelson, President of Made to Flourish. Listen in to hear what he had to say.
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Today’s guest is Glen Jackson, author of Preeminence—a book based on 30+ years of working with brands like Chick-fil-a, Delta, Coca-Cola, Interstate, Toyota, Lexus, and others. He uses his experience to share what it means to be the preeminent brand that others look to emulate. In this episode, we’ll look at what preeminence means, how to get there, and why this matters to Faith Driven Entrepreneurs looking to impact the world around them.
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You’ve probably seen them on the side of NASCAR winners, but what you may not know is that Norm and Scott Miller of Interstate Batteries have let their faith lead their business for years. In addition to producing outrageous dependability with over 12,000 different batteries and more than 300 million sold, they’re also leading the conversation around the generational transfer of business. Listen in to hear how they’ve created an award-winning culture and what it looks like to faithfully pass the faith-driven baton to the next generation…
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Today’s episode takes us to jail. Well...not exactly. But we are interviewing a man who owns and operates a business that is run out of a high security prison. His name is Pete Ochs, and in addition to working as founder and chairman of an impact investing company, he’s also working to make Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Kansas the best prison in America. How? Well, we’ll let him tell you...
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If you’ve followed the podcast for a while, there’s no doubt you’ve heard some amazing stories of success, failure, and everything in between. Well, today’s episode is something special. Craig Deall called us all the way from Harari to share the story of what it was like when, under the rule of Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe forced thousands of industrial farmers to give up their lands. In a moment, generations of family wealth was gone. But what Craig’s response makes this story all the more amazing. Rather than seeking revenge or restitution, Craig chose the path of reconciliation, and in doing so, his life offers us a valuable lesson on what it actually looks like to forgive your enemies. Tune in to hear more from his incredible story...
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Today, we’re talking to Chris Chancey, Founder and CEO of Amplio Recruiting. Amplio is a multi-city staffing agency helping companies like Chick-fil-a, WeWork, and others find dependable talent in a surprising place—the refugee workforce. This is coming at a time where we all know the labor shortage in America is at an all-time high, and as Chris shared with us, this may be one of the most emotionally-charged debates in our country. But it may also be the source of one of the best kept secrets for the American economy. Listen in to hear what Chris has to share that might have a lasting effect on faith driven entrepreneurs...
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Today we’re in Cupertino, California connecting with Christeen Rico. She’s on the International Expansion team at Apple. She spends much of her time focused on bringing Apple's largest product—their retail stores—to life in new countries around the world. In addition to that, she is responsible for co-leading a volunteer team to define and execute programs that strengthen community and growth opportunities for the Apple Christian Fellowship, one of Apple'sDiversity Network Association. It’s a part of a growing trend that’s emerging in places like Facebook, SalesForce, Google, and many other companies. These are great movements for people looking to connect their faith to their work, and we’re excited to bring you all that Christeen had to share…
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Today’s show takes us to North Carolina to hear from Don Flow, the visionary business leader of Flow Automotive, which has over 30 dealerships and 1,500 employees. He’s been widely recognized in the Faith Driven Entrepreneur community as an entrepreneur who thinks deeply about the redemptive opportunities for every part of the business—and our conversation only confirmed this reputation! We could go on and on about the things we loved from this conversation, but we think it’s best you listen for yourself. Enjoy!
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