In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with David Beasley, recently retired Goodyear executive and Chair of C12 Northeast Ohio, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, faith, and purpose in the marketplace. After nearly 40 years with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, David reflects on the lessons learned from a long corporate career and how those experiences shaped the work he’s doing today with business owners.

David shares his journey from starting in tire sales to leading the North American truck tire business, including the pivotal season he spent in China that challenged him personally, professionally, and spiritually. That experience reshaped how he viewed leadership, success, and what it means to serve God through work, not just after retirement.

The conversation explores the loneliness many business owners feel, the importance of peer relationships, and how C12 creates space for honest conversation, accountability, and action. David also explains how strategic planning, mission, vision, and values play a role in long-term business health, especially for faith-based leaders.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• David’s career journey and leadership lessons from Goodyear
• How faith and business can be integrated, not separated
• Why business owners often feel isolated and how peer groups help
• The role of strategic planning, mission, and core values
• What success looks like when people matter more than results

This episode offers a grounded, encouraging look at leadership that prioritizes people, purpose, and long-term impact, both inside and outside the workplace.