Generous Business Owner

How can you minimize the regrets in your life in God’s kingdom?

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Isaiah discuss: 

• Lessons learned from youthful entrepreneurial endeavors.
• Creating a spiritually healthy work environment.
• Hiring the right people for the job.
• Giving generously while still building your company to better help others.

Key Takeaways: 

• When you hire, hire the right person for the job, remain humble, and learn from those who know more than you do. You cannot know everything.
• Earn as much as you can, save as much as you can, and give as much as you can.
• Live your life in a way that you have no regrets when you meet God on the other side.
• Continue to learn. You’re nothing without God.

"My number one motivation is to be in God's perfect will. And so that when I get to the other side, I can say, I have the minimum amount of regrets in my life, and say that I did my best to serve God to the best of my ability, and also be able to help as many other people along his life journey." —  Isaiah Fritz

Episode References: 

• EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/
• Voice of God Recordings: https://branham.org/home

About Isaiah Fritz: Founder of KGF Homes & more recently JubileeHomes.com 

Building starter homes with my grandpa here in Indiana. We are doing all we can to help the Kingdom of God through our lives and business!

Connect with Isaiah Fritz:

Website: https://jubileehomes.com/

Website: https://kgfhomes.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-fritz/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

How are you growing in intimacy with Christ as an individual, family, and community?

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Mart, and Tyler discuss: 

• The generosity of women in the family.
• The privilege of traveling and experiencing other cultures and peoples. 
• Collaboration to go faster and further together. 
• Power in unity, person-to-person, life-to-life connections. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Work is more than just what you do, it's who you are and applying that.
• Invite your children along the journey to be on mission as a family. Encourage them to also find their passions, make connections, and open relationships to them so they can see different pathways for their gifts to bless others.
• As you get closer to your city, your calling gets larger and larger. 
• Satan always attacks at the point of unity. It is a hard battle, but it is worth fighting for.

"I can't just be a gospel patron. I also have to be a gospel proclaimer, and I expect the gospel proclaimers to be gospel patrons and be generous themselves." —  Mart Green

Episode References: 

• Rooting for Rivals by Peter Greer: https://www.peterkgreer.com/rooting-for-rivals/
• He Gets Us: https://hegetsus.com/

About Mart Green: Mart Green is the Ministry Investment Officer for Hobby Lobby and the founder of Mardel Christian and Education Supply stores. His retail career began with his parents, who founded Hobby Lobby in their home. They now have over 1000 stores in 48 states. Mart is the Board Chair of Come and See, a foundation whose goal is to increase the impact of The Chosen by expanding its reach to the largest 600 languages in the world.  Mart and his wife, Diana, are also leading champions of illumiNations, an alliance of Bible Translation partners, working to eradicate Bible poverty by 2033. Mart and Diana live in Oklahoma. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren.

Connect with Mart Green:

Website: https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/

Website: https://illuminations.bible/

Website: https://www.mardel.com/

Website: https://www.hobbylobby.com/

About Tyler Green: Tyler is an intentional creator of opportunities leading to communion and community. He is a builder of relational networks, focused on people-centered and community-formed co-creation. He works to help people move from isolation into togetherness and from competition into cooperation.

He is a co-founder of Flourish OKC, a collaborative/creative platform, guided by a desire to see Oklahoma City realized as a city where all flourish.

As a true community connector, Tyler has had the privilege of serving and living with an urban missional community in downtown OKC, working abroad for a year with International Justice Mission in Cambodia, and continues to engage as a community catalyst alongside his extended family, representing Hobby Lobby in the areas of culture and community engagement.

Tyler finds life being outdoors, exploring, and finding new cultural spaces, both as an individual adventurer and amidst his family and friends. He is joyfully married to his wife, Kristin, and celebrates his five amazing children, Asher, Isla, Juniper, Jed, and Greyson.

Connect with Tyler Green:

Website: https://www.flourishokc.com/ 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Are you giving time in your life to listen to God speak to you and share His love with others?

In this episode, Jeff and Lin discuss: 

• Growing up a stone’s throw from the family business and learning the business from a young age. 
• Seeing God’s hand in the twists and turns of your life. 
• Maintaining and preserving company culture at 800 employees. 
• Handling the ups and downs of running a smorgasbord during recessions and global pandemics. 
• Leaning on your community in times of struggle. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Everyone has different talents, dreams, and passions that God has given them. Support your children, family, and friends as they find their way in God’s path for them. 
• Know how to do every job in your company - this will allow you to better hire and better lead. 
• Protect your culture at all costs, especially as it grows. Not everyone needs to have the same faith, but they should have the same values when at work.  
• Use the hard times to focus on those things you do well and have the courage to release that which isn’t doing well for your business. 

"No matter how good we are, we're gonna make mistakes…just learn from it, excel from it, and put your faith in God and somehow it’s going to bless others, or turn out well. We might not see it in our lifetime, but it will happen." —  Linford Weaver

Episode References: 

• High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard: https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852

About Linford Weaver: Lin Weaver and his wife, Bernice, along with their four children, Lindsey, Collin, Branson, and Aubrey, live in East Earl PA. Lin is a son of Marvin and Miriam. 

Lin is an Owner and CEO at Shady Maple Companies. These business interests include a Farmers Market/Supermarket, Smorgasbord/gift shop, RV dealership, Houston Run Development, and Weaver Realty Investment Properties. He has over 35 years of experience working and growing the businesses at Shady Maple in all the different entities.  He has been part of the Shady Maple team that grew the company into the largest Supermarket in Pa. and the largest buffet in the USA. Lastly, he is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys involvement in many personal investments, and startup businesses alongside his daily full-time involvement in Shady Maple.

Lin grew up in Lancaster PA, graduated from a private high school, and has participated in yearly educational academic classes, seminars, and trade shows in congruency with his learning culture. 

Lin’s drive and success in business is fueled by his passion to serve. He serves on school, church, and missionary boards. He has a deep desire to help people by adding value to them. He has a strong desire to influence culture through church, school, business, and politics. He believes true joy comes from a generous heart.

On a personal note, Lin loves spending time with his family. He has been married to Bernice for 26 years. His family is active in Church, community, and sports. Skiing, racquetball, traveling, and spearfishing are some things he enjoys. He has been blessed with the incredible opportunity to take missionary trips to many different parts of the world. His goal is that each day is purposeful and the kingdom of heaven is advanced. 

Connect with Linford Weaver:

Website: https://www.shady-maple.com/ 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Are you saying ‘yes’ to the right things or the wrong things? 

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Nate discuss: 

• Nate’s transition from growing up in Indiana to building waterfront homes in Florida. 
• Leading in business and leading in ministry. 
• Diving roles and bringing in outsiders in a family business. 
• Separating leadership from ownership. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Be open to all opportunities - you never know the connections God will put in your life when you are open to serving, especially in the intersection of business and ministry. 
• Consider your company’s mission as a statement that everyone can live by, such as Potter Home’s tagline: A Potter Home is built by our family, for your family, for the good of families in need.
• You cannot do it all alone. The yeses you say outside of the home, are nos that you say inside the home. 

Keep it simple, focused, and relational. 

"If you have a heart for the Lord and heart for Jesus, hopefully, it's oozing out and influencing that you do." —  Nate Johnson

Episode References: 

• Lifesong for Orphans: https://lifesong.org/
• Harbor Network: https://www.harbornetwork.com/

About Nate Johnson: Nate Johnson is the President & CEO of Potter Homes and has been deeply connected with Southwest Florida and its growth for over the last 15 years.  Potter Homes is a high-end waterfront real estate developer with a portfolio of work all through the coast of Southwest Florida.

Although Nate officially started his professional career in real estate development and construction management while attending Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, his involvement in the industry began much earlier. Growing up with his father working in the construction industry, they’d frequently visit job sites together and Nate quickly learned that he thoroughly enjoyed the components of design and creation that go into real estate and development.

Nate cares deeply about the local church and has been involved in ministry efforts with Lifesong for Orphans, Harbor Network, and his local church Summit Church for over 15 years.

Nate’s goal is to have an integrated life, seeing all of his relationships, work, and service bring Glory to God while leading his family and seeing his kids flourish.

Connect with Nate Johnson:

Website: https://potter-homes.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potter.homes/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-johnson-1642628b/ 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Who are the unseen individuals in your life? How can they be acknowledged or encouraged?

In this episode, Jeff and Roger discuss: 

• Learning from parents as they invited others into their home and cared for people from a young age.
• Coming out of a struggle with self-confidence. 
• Starting and exiting family businesses, then using that experience to help others. 
• Broadening the generosity and capital pallet. 

Key Takeaways: 

• God always answers our prayers, but He doesn’t always answer them in the way we are expecting Him to. 
• When we are frustrated with others, it is often us that is the problem, not the other person. 
• Transitions are not running from something, they are running towards something new. Let God lead as you’re making those transitions. 
• There are many different forms of generosity. God has put different skills, talents, and resources into each of our hands. 
• Don’t let the bad thoughts make nests in your mind. 

"I don't ever regret leaving. I know God's in it, and I know God has me right where I'm supposed to be." —  Roger Garber

About Roger Garber: Roger grew up on a family farm in Lancaster County, PA where faith and family were an integral part of his childhood. He became a partner with his father and brother in the family’s agriculture business in 1988. Over the next 20+ years, Roger, alongside his brother and nephew, transformed the company from an enterprise that raised animals, crops and manufactured feed, to a thriving bulk transportation company with storage facilities, and a joint venture truck and trailer consignment auction. Roger recognizes his father as influential in shaping his view of faith, generosity, and leadership.

Upon leaving the family businesses in 2012, Roger joined North Group Consultants, an organizational health and leadership development company. His 25+ years of experience in his family’s businesses have contributed to his wealth of knowledge in finance, IT, agriculture, transportation, storage, consignment auctions, and family business dynamics.

Roger is an avid networker, bicycling enthusiast, follower of Jesus Christ, and church volunteer. One of Roger’s greatest joys is spending time with his wife, Patti, and their four children, and eight grandchildren, soon to be 10 grandchildren with twins due to arrive in January.

Roger’s life mission and purpose:

To strengthen marriages, families, organizations & friendships by showing Christ’s love in my relationships and life.

“Helping the unseen to be seen” with the Holy Spirit’s direction and help.

Connect with Roger Garber:

Website: https://northgroupconsultants.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garberroger/

Work: 717-299-9800 ext 2010

Mobile: 717-587-2112

Find out more about LifeCycles: 

• Using bicycles to point boys and girls to Jesus Christ
• "Building Young Men and Women of Character" for the last 10 years
• https://www.lifecyclesteam.org/
• Contact LifeCycles Executive Director: Dr. Lee DeRemer at 717-586-2711 for more info.

Roger traveled with six other leaders and eight boys ages 15-17 on an 8-day 350-mile adventure from July 27 to August 3, 2024. On our final day, everyone rode up White Face Mountain in the Adirondacks. 

Read the Blog of their trip here: https://findpenguins.com/12nq91f9cy9dv/trip/lifecycles-adk-2024-ride?sort=ASC

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Where do you turn when you have been knocked to your knees? 

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Bob, and Peter discuss: 

• Beginning an entrepreneurial journey as a 5th-grade loan shark and a middle school bookie.
• How parents and grandparents inform family values. 
• Planting the seeds of giving back from a young age. 
• Painful honesty in times of feast and famine.

Key Takeaways: 

• You can learn anything that you put your mind to. Don’t be afraid to take big risks, lean into your support community, and take a chance. 
• Make mistakes. Learn from those mistakes. Keep pushing forward. Often, failure sets you up for something even greater.
• Everything you learn is worthwhile. You never know what you’re going to be able to use in the future. 
• Giving is about more than writing a check. Find something that matters to you and give of your time, talent, and love. 

"Start paying attention to what brings you joy. I would guarantee just writing checks to a big charitable organization without seeing the impact is not going to bring you joy." —  Peter Fioretti

Episode References: 

• HOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/

About Peter Fioretti: Peter Fioretti is the Founder and CEO of Mountain Funding, as well as The Fioretti Family Foundation. He has 35+ years of owning and managing several real estate investment and development companies, investing over $3B equity. Mountain invests equity, and shares relationships, strategies, and advice with these companies over a long-term horizon, to significantly increase their growth and success. 

Peter leads The Fioretti Family Foundation, using his entrepreneurial vision, relationships, and capital to support sustainable programs striving to make a significant social impact. This Foundation primarily serves underprivileged kids in education, jobs, healthcare & housing; it also supercharges careers for real estate and entrepreneurial students and young leaders. Mr. Fioretti started his career as a developer of urban properties in Hoboken, NJ. 

Peter enjoys extreme adventures including mountain climbing, hiking, diving, and biking. Peter recently married his love, Heidi, and they live in Charlotte, NC, and Miami, FL. His two children, Peter Jr. and Arianna, are young adults starting their careers in Charlotte and NYC. 

About Bob Fioretti: Bob co-founded Mountain Funding with brother Peter in 1993 and has been investing with him for 35 years. Together they have started 9 companies. In addition to being a real estate investor, Bob has been a “Business/Success Coach,” author, keynote speaker, and owner of Infinite Possibilities. In 2009 Bob’s wisdom around success gave him the opportunity to co-author a book with Stephen Covey, Brian Tracy, and Ken Blanchard called, Discovering Your Inner Strength. 

Since 2012, Bob has consulted with the Mountain team on their national expansion, and corporate culture of excellence, sharing best practices amongst their regional offices and partners, networking with the industry’s top professionals along with the family’s philanthropic giving.

Bob lives in Napa, CA with his soulmate, Tina of 24 years. Bob enjoys traveling, winemaking, tequila, learning, laughing, staying healthy, and living life to the fullest. In 2018, he and Pete became one of the first 500+/- people in the world to trek to the North Pole and the first ones to arrive that year.

Connect with Bob & Peter Fioretti:

Website: https://www.mountainfunding.com/ 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

How are you embracing your current situation to learn and lift where you are?

In this episode, Jeff and Mike discuss: 

• Trying different things while searching for your calling. 
• Taking time while away to evaluate priorities and values. 
• Turning to God in the windfalls of our life. 
• Your work in business is a high calling. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Run your business with a stewardship mentality. Everything belongs to God, He is there in the highs and the lows of business. 
• Business is about the people, not the product. Hold on loosely, value people, and give them opportunities to advance even if they don’t stay. 
• If you’re doing what’s best for your people, ultimately, you’re doing what’s best for your business. 
• Ministry is not the only high calling in life. Your high calling may be in business and helping others reach their high callings. 
• Embrace where you are at and invest in those around you. 

"Those of us who have faith in Christ know that our finances aren't our own. Sometimes we don't translate that, and I've been guilty of this, over to the business side of things." —  Mike Towers

About Mike Towers: Mike Towers is a dedicated professional, community leader, and servant-hearted individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of his employees and the Lancaster community. As an owner and operator of GSM Industrial, a local steel fabrication and mechanical contracting business, Mike has earned a reputation for his integrity, leadership, and unwavering dedication.

A proud resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mike's journey began by working during the summers for his dad, Jim Towers, founder of GSM Industrial.  Not intending to be involved long term with the family business he pursued an education in Industrial Design at Thomas Jefferson University.  This foundation has propelled him into various leadership roles inside and outside of GSM, where he has consistently demonstrated his ability to inspire others and drive meaningful change.

Mike's commitment to the community extends beyond his professional endeavors. As an elder and respected leader at Community Fellowship Church, he plays a vital role in guiding and nurturing the spiritual well-being of his fellow congregants. His wisdom, compassion, and strong moral compass make him a trusted advisor and mentor within the church community.

In addition to his service at the church, he is a DIY home renovation project enthusiast, a fan of Philly sports, and most of all a grateful husband and father.  His family finds joy in outdoor adventures and excursions.  Whether with his kids, in the boardroom, or within the community, Mike's mentoring philosophy emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and the pursuit of excellence.

Connect with Mike Towers:

Website: https://www.gsmindustrial.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gsmindustrial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gsm-industrial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsm_industrial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063637358864 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Do you know where your giving is going? Is it going somewhere where it can be 100Xed? 

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Kip discuss: 

• Kip’s earliest entrepreneurial ventures in bubble gum sales and water skiing and how they impacted his professional career. 
• Building a mission of faith and family. 
• Using food to help your team connect and show support. 
• Giving with impact and intentionality. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Surround yourself with more talent. Everyone has different strengths and will lend their expertise to your gold medal performances. 
• Life is about more than a 7 to 7 grind. Build a work culture around faith and family and you attract those who believe in that same culture. 
• In any endeavor, if you’re doing it right, being thoughtful, and you’re doing what you say you’re going to do, it has a way of growing.
• Business is easier than the strategy of giving - you’ll want to be thoughtful, intentional, and focused on doing it the right way.
• Nothing is more important than having an open mind and heart and being open to continued education.

"For me, I like to measure results. You want to make certain that however you're giving, that you have tangible evidence that it is doing good and, ideally, it's 100xing, and that you're helping people that help other people or organizations." —  Kip Sowden

Episode References: 

• Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/
• A Billion Bootstraps by Phil Smith and Eric Thurman: https://www.amazon.com/Billion-Bootstraps-Microcredit-Barefoot-Business/dp/0071489975

About Kip Sowden: Mr. Sowden has over 37 years of experience in commercial real estate with a strong background in real estate brokerage and mortgage banking, acquisition, development, and asset management. He has been active in sales of more than 20 million square feet of commercial real estate and over 50,000 apartment units throughout the United States.

Mr. Sowden has also been involved in the financing of over $8 Billion in commercial real estate loans. He has brokered the sale of over $10 billion in commercial real estate transactions on behalf of some of the largest institutional owners in the United States. Mr. Sowden has acquired, developed, and renovated over 5 billion in commercial real estate to include retail, office, multi-family, and hospitality throughout the Southwestern and the Southeastern United States.

Mr. Sowden is responsible for the overall direction of RREAF Holdings and RREAF’s subsidiary companies including strategic planning for all growth areas of the Company to include but not be limited to, its development, acquisitions, property, and asset management programs as well as the development and implementation of commercial real estate funds.

Mr. Sowden graduated in 1985 with a degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Sowden served more than 10 years on The Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee at The University of Texas at Austin. He has maintained an active Texas Real Estate Brokers License for the past 39 years. 

Connect with Kip Sowden & RREAF Holdings:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-sowden-08503319/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sowdenkip/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kip.sowden/ 

Website: https://rreaf.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rreaf_holdings/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063856672606  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rreafholdings

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rreafholdings

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Where can you give God time and space in your day, your plans, and in your life? 

In this episode, Jeff and PJ discuss: 

• What PJ learned while following The Grateful Dead around the country during college.
• Seeking Godly counsel in every aspect of your life.
• Finding hope even in hopeless circumstances.
• The importance of being equally yoked.
• Embracing the tension of the unknown with thankfulness and trust in God.

Key Takeaways: 

• Be willing to go wherever God takes you, even if it doesn’t feel like it is your plan for your life. He has a greater perspective than you do.
• You won’t know Jesus is all you need until He is all you have.
• When things are hard, don’t give up. He is pruning you and shaping you for the next blessing in life.
• The options will become clearer and easier when you’re all working in the same direction towards the same goals under God’s direction.
• If you focus on your faith, family, fitness, and finances you will find success.

"When He gives us a promise, there's a space between promise and fulfillment of the promise where we become the person responsible enough to handle that promise." —  PJ Nardy

About PJ Nardy: I joined Southeast Lineman Training Center as a Partner with my brother-in-law in 2011 after relocating our family from Delray Beach, FL. We had a successful golf sales company and owned a restaurant but decided that we wanted a change. The lineman school was growing steadily and changing young men and women’s lives since its beginning in 1999 and the mountains of Chattanooga, TN seemed like a great place to raise our boys. 

Since 2011 we have continued to grow our electric lineworker program, started a film and design company, filmed and produced a reality television show, started a retail company, added a communication lineworker program, and expanded our advanced industry training throughout the world.

God has blessed us with an incredible business that offers amazing opportunities to all of the students who attend, and we are just trying to be faithful stewards of all He has entrusted to us.

When I’m not working our family can usually be found on a beach with good surf or looking for a new place to travel to and culture to experience.

Connect with PJ Nardy:

Website: https://www.lineworker.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-nardy-09708488/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

How can God use your beautiful scars to do His work when you stop keeping them a secret?

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff,  and Mickey discuss: 

• The detriment of leading a secret life. 
• God will lead you through anything - let Him make you into a wounded healer.  
• Giving it all to God and serving His kingdom with our beautiful scars.
• Be willing to connect and find God in groups of men. 

Key Takeaways: 

• It is your choice if you take the circumstances of your life and let them turn you bitter, or use them to become better. 
• We are not meant to live in isolation. Vulnerability and community are our strengths. 
• Be honest and be real and you can get through anything with God. The secrets are where the danger is at. 
• Combine the science and the spiritual. One without the other is not going to be as successful in healing.

"As much as you think you have all the tools and levers and resources, the deeply quiet, they will come out. And the sooner you out yourself, the better. That's always the thing is the sooner you out yourself, the better. The longer you wait, it only gets worse." —  Mickey Peters

Episode References: 

• Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/
• C12: https://www.joinc12.com/
• Vistage: https://www.vistage.com/

Mickey’s Book References: 

• Henri J.M. Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son and Wounded Healer
• Brennan Manning - Abba's Child and Ragamuffin Gospel
• John Eldredge - Wild at Heart and Sacred Romance
• Dallas Willard - Divine Conspiracy and Renovation of the Heart
• Søren Kierkegaard - Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing
• Donald Miller - Blue like Jazz
• Rob Bell - Sex God
• Phillip Yancey - Where is God When it Hurts and The Jesus I Never Knew
• Richard Rohr - Falling Upward and Breathing Under Water
• Marc Brackett - Permission to Feel
• Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection and Atlas of the Heart
• Kelly McGonigal - The Upside of Stress - also TED talk
• Patrick Carnes - Out of the Shadows and Don't Call it Love - on sex addiction and recovery
• Gary Thomas - Cherish

About Mickey Peters: I have been a CEO for over 15 years in the power generation sector for 10 years at Duke Energy based in Peru and Brazil and more recently for Enfragen based in Houston, managing hydro generation assets located in Panama. I have been a business development consultant for various clients and started my own successful spa franchise business together with my wife, Stephanie, here in Houston.  Stephanie and I have 3 children - Zach, who graduated from A&M and is working here in Houston, Emma, who is studying to be a family and marriage therapist at Mary Hardin Baylor, and Luke, a junior at Oklahoma. We are very active in our community through our church, Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and also enjoy serving others through organizations involved in healing and recovery of individuals and marriages such as Affair Recovery. We enjoy trying new restaurants, watching movies, and traveling, and we are both very active working out, playing tennis, and pickleball.

Connect with Mickey Peters:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 713-213-9837 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeypeters/ 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

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