In this episode, we will dive into the affair you may be in with your career and how to break free. Joining me and sharing his story of how he did just that is a great friend of mine, Josh Ritchie. He has a TON of insight and wisdom to share, and you don't want to miss it.

Josh is a cofounder of Column Five, a creative agency that works with some of the best brands in the world. Josh is married to Anna, and they have three sons and a daughter. Josh serves as an elder at Watermark OC Church, and he and Anna are partners with Acres of Love, a world-class non-profit organization that rescues AIDS orphans in South Africa.

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A big part of building and creating a life by design is your pocketbook. Money is a word that grabs everyone's attention. On today's episode, I've invited not only a fantastic friend of mine but also a person I consider one of the top gurus in the world when it comes to finances. So much so that she is my CFO.

Pam Jordan is a no-nonsense financial expert and speaker. Pam specializes in analyzing and streamlining the backend of fast-growing companies, as well as efficiently creating more profit and strategic growth.

Pam has an MBA from Elon University and has been honored with numerous awards and accolades including: Outstanding Business and Financial Executive of the Year, Financial Executive of the Year, and 40 under 40 in the Triad Business Journal. She has been featured on Entrepreneur.com, as well as podcasts such as The Digital  Marketer and Business Lunch with Roland Frasier. She is also a certified Profit First Professional and Empire Operating System Coach. 

Over seven years ago, Pam started Pivot Business Group. Carrying the title Founder and CEO, she works day in and day out to identify and eliminate errors, create financials businesses can trust, and work with her clients long term to maximize growth (and profit). Pam recognized that most entrepreneurs begin their business based on an idea or passion. This being the case, many of them are not interested in the financial side of running a company. That’s where the Pivot team steps in. They focus on untangling businesses' finances while you continue to grow your company, create ideas, and take over the industry.  

Pam and her team manage over half a billion dollars for entrepreneurs. 

Pam and her husband, Nick, met while Pam was in her junior year of college and have been together ever since. Together, they have three children. 

In her personal time, Pam likes to brainstorm new business endeavors, blog on her food account ImaCeliac.com, and end the night with her favorite drink – Bourbon. 

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00:00:01 - Intro
00:01:57 - The birth of Pivot
00:04:19 - What takes out an Entrepreneur
00:06:12 - You can’t sell your way out
00:08:02 - Overcome Entrepreneur shame
00:10:48 - Tax Strategist vs. Tax Filer
00:11:53 - Why I made Pam my CFO
00:14:08 - Release the poverty mindset
00:17:40 - Get your house in order
00:19:30 - The Profit Advisor
00:22:34 - The Profit First methodology
00:31:20 - The mental relief of allocations
00:34:40 - Seasons of stewardship
00:41:05 - Pam’s three questions
00:47:17 - Closing remarks

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of sharing a great buddy of mine, Brent Weidemann. I’m super stoked to have him share the amazing testimony and story of his marriage and the incredible businesses he and his wife have built, alongside some miraculous “only God could have done it” moments in their lives. 

Brent Weidemann is co-founder of Truth Becomes Her® and Chief Operating Officer of Bible Belles®. He has managed the writing, production, and publishing processes for more than 18 book projects, resulting in over half a million books sold and more than $10 million dollars in revenue. Brent works with influencers, brands, speakers, authors, ministry teams, and companies to monetize their following, scale their revenue and create long-term sustainability. Brent lives in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife Erin and their four daughters/business partners. In his spare time, you can catch him snowboarding on the mountain or going on yard sale adventures with his daughters.

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👉https://www.instagram.com/truthbecomesher/
👉 Shop BibleBelles https://biblebelles.com/ 

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00:00:01 - Intro
00:00:31 - How we met
00:01:27 - Building the businesses
00:04:21 - Fruit in the suffering
00:06:01 - The check that answered prayers
00:09:06 - Upgrading the family
00:11:35 - Serving who we’re called to serve
00:13:47 - The cost of admission
00:17:47 - What does going all in mean to you?
00:22:54 - Being aware of your blind spots
00:26:08 - Don’t say YES to everything
00:30:49 - God doesn’t reward “busy”
00:33:59 - The Master’s Program Alumni
00:35:57 - Three questions from Brent to Noah
00:43:30 - Closing remarks

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Welcome back! Shae Bynes is joining us again for part two of the Grace Over Grind series. In this episode, Shae unpacks some of her favorite concepts from her book. We’ll touch on financial anxiety and how to achieve true financial peace. What does it really mean to live out your life walking in Faith and obedience? Faith doesn’t always come easy, but the end results are worth it. You’re about to find out how to make it happen!

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, mentor, and strategist who equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in the marketplace. Known as “Chief Fire Igniter,” Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012, and her most popular book “Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t” is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy.

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00:00:01 - Intro
00:02:22 - Recap: Why did you write the book?
00:05:20 - Unpacking the concepts
00:06:47 - The Grace Over Grind Poster
00:07:52 - Financial Anxiety
00:09:00 - Financial Peace
00:11:57 - HE is the Provision
00:13:12 - You can’t play every position
00:16:37 - Analysis Paralysis
00:18:27 - Spirit-led risk-taking
00:20:50 - Faith+Obedience=Success
00:23:18 - Faith doesn’t come easy
00:26:16 - Living life in the stretch
00:28:59 - God isn’t your silent partner
00:30:49 - Stop searching for peace
00:34:34 - Build for God, don’t grind for Him
00:37:00 - Your greatest act of worship
00:39:38 - Closing Remarks

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In this week's episode, I have the privilege of sharing an amazing friend of mine with you, Shae Bynes. In fact, this is just part one! There are so many truth and knowledge bombs dropped we couldn’t put it all in one show. Plus, we announce a super fun collaboration and collection we put together! I can’t wait for you to hear this one. Sit down, buckle up, and hold on. What you thought you knew about the grind is about to come to a screeching halt.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, mentor, and strategist who equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in the marketplace. Known as “Chief Fire Igniter,” Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012, and her most popular book “Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t” is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy.

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00:00:01 - Intro
00:00:30 - How I met Shae
00:01:48 - Shae’s Bio
00:02:53 - What’s her story?
00:04:05 - A memory reality check
00:04:46 - The crucible moment
00:06:11 - Everything in me said YES
00:07:52 - The book…It’s not what you think
00:09:50 - Grind, create, and sustain
00:12:13 - Get on the same page
00:15:39 - God’s invitation and timing
00:17:55 - The unexpected promotions
00:23:46 - He’s the Master of Ceremonies
00:24:40 - Self-made, Dues paid
00:27:50 - Kingdom Driven
00:29:08 - Stewarding your talent and time
00:33:47 - The busy grinding world
00:39:02 - Hard doesn’t determine the value
00:42:06 - The Life/Truth exchange
00:47:47 - Brand New Collaboration
00:53:10 - Closing Remarks

FOLLOW Shae Bynes:

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In this episode, I’m super stoked to introduce you to a great friend of mine, Jeff Gerhardt. We’ve been doing life together for many, many years. A lot of it has been done through The Master’s Program, which is a mentorship program for Christian leaders. I’m excited for you to hear Jeff unpack his story and share what’s really possible with a life of significance, not just success in the marketplace.

Jeff is the CEO of The Master's Program. Throughout his marketplace experience, Jeff has been responsible for positioning teams to support product launches, turnarounds, and growth. Jeff is a strategic business consultant who works with leaders to develop plans that match their purpose, passions, and potential. Jeff has international experience as he served as an ex-pat in Switzerland while at Edwards Lifesciences and has led significant change programs in the US, the Middle East, and Asia. Jeff is the Founder of Centix, which focuses on Organizational Health and Culture consulting. Jeff and his wife, Heather, co-founded DM Ranch, which hosts marriage workshops and special events. Jeff also has a podcast launching in September 2023 called “Leveraging Success.”Jeff is the Board Chairman for Uncharted Ministries and on the Advisory Board of Engaging Nations. Jeff and Heather have four children and two sons-in-law and live in McKinney, Texas.

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00:00:01 - Intro
00:01:45 - Jeff Gerhardt; Iron sharpens iron
00:03:28 - Jeff’s Bio
00:05:11 - What brought Jeff to The Master’s Program
00:07:00 - The need for something more…
00:10:38 - A life tied in knots
00:11:15 - The Great Provider
00:16:56 - What is LifeMastery living like?
00:20:29 - The goal is to seek wisdom continually
00:33:01 - Reverting to unhealthy comforts
00:37:50 - Playing down isn’t an option
00:38:24 - Never failing, only learning
00:43:16 - Working or playing?
00:47:13 - Engaging Nations
00:48:14 - Gospel poverty
00:51:20 - A quick Engaging Nations story
00:55:02 - Are we leveraging technology the way we should be?
00:56:03 - Closing remarks

FOLLOW Jeff Gerhardt:
👉www.mastersprogram.org
👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/
👉www.centixlife.com
👉https://www.tmpx.com/life-mastery
👉Twitter: @JeffLeverage

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Welcome to my brand new podcast, "Creating a Life by Design with Noah Elias." 

My name is Noah Elias, your host, I just wanted to take a moment and share this exciting announcement and introduction with you. This is a big deal for me! I've been waiting to release this podcast for a while. And the time is NOW!

Over 35 years ago, I started my business the old-school way... going door to door on a bike. Eventually, this led to growing a few companies and using my business as a mission to underwrite things that have generosity and to help build God's kingdom. I'm a man of faith, and a big part of this show is all about what the last 35 years have looked like. But the greatest takeaways in that time for me have been the relationships and the people that I have met along the way, whether it's creativity, whether it's business, personal development, leadership, overcoming obstacles in the marketplace, you name it, boy, I have just got a treasure trove of interviews and those that I've sat down with here in my studio and at the lodge and this was a show that was designed just to be able to allow you to come inside my life, those that I've worked with and those that I still work with and be able to share a lot of the things that they've gained strategies to live life on purpose.