On this episode of The Authority Company podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Steve Smithwick, founder of Master Wall and author of Believer, Bulldog, Coach.

Steve shares his remarkable journey from getting fired to building a multimillion-dollar manufacturing business rooted in faith, empathy, and perseverance. 

They dive into what sparked Steve’s entrepreneurial leap, how servant leadership shaped his company culture, and why likability became one of his most valuable assets. Plus, Steve opens up about the lessons he learned as a high school basketball coach, how he handled near-death moments in business, and the role faith and family have played in his success.

A must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with purpose and resilience.