Derek Matthews, with a Ph.D. in Leadership by 24, co-founded Character Quest, a leadership development firm influencing a spectrum from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Raised in a family business that epitomized Midwestern values and Christian-business ethics, Derek's transition from the beer industry to starting a payment processing business was driven by a desire to align his work with his faith and patriotic values. His journey is characterized by a commitment to ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and a vision to impact the American business landscape positively. Derek's mantra, "People - Profit - Purpose," encapsulates his approach to success, blending business acumen with a mission to honor God and country. http://www.patriotventures.us/

About Your Host: Ken Walls

Ken Walls helps business owners win by bringing clarity to chaos. A lifelong tech expert, Ken built a successful career in marketing and software, outperforming every expectation set for him. After overcoming a volatile past, Ken is now a sought-after strategist featured on The Huffington Post and a trusted peer to leaders like Grant Cardone and Mark Victor Hansen.Connect & Scale with Ken:

• Grow Live Academy: Master podcasting and social media.
• ProFlow Business System: Scale with our CRM & PM framework. [proflowpm.com]
• Digital Card Pros: High-impact digital business cards. [digitalcardpros.com]

Ready for your breakthrough? Let’s talk at kenwalls.com.