Holy Business

What happens when two men pray the same prayer on the same day without knowing it? On this episode of Holy Business, Candice sits down with DR Granger, founder of Circa Barbershop, and Sam Myers, one of his partners, to talk about how God shapes a business and the people who build it.

DR shares how he came to faith after years of chasing what he thought would make him happy, and how a phone call to an ex-girlfriend about The Purpose Driven Life changed his story and his marriage. He walks through how Circa started in 2014 in a converted dressing room and storage closet behind his family's clothing store, and how it grew into a partnership model built to keep great barbers growing instead of hitting a ceiling.

Sam talks about growing up in a home where his parents fostered and cared for medically fragile children, leaving full-time ministry, burning out managing a Starbucks, and praying for a new job on his way to a haircut, only to have DR ask him, "Have you ever wanted to be a barber?"

They're honest about the conflict that nearly ended their working relationship, how Leadership and Self-Deception helped them "get out of the box," and how tools like Working Genius shape their partner meetings today. Both close by coming back to the same thing: your identity is in Christ, comparison steals joy, and no goal you reach will fulfill you if it isn't Him.

Find a location at circabarbershop.com.

Guest: Janon German, Charleston Realtor and Creator & Host of Heart of the Home Scriptures referenced: Philippians 4:6–7 ("Be careful for nothing…" and the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds)

Janon German is a Charleston native whose family roots in the Lowcountry go back generations. As a new realtor in a crowded market, Janon prayed for God to show her lane. Soon after, she had a vivid dream of showing off a beautiful kitchen while a chef cooked, then sitting down to share the meal. That dream became Heart of the Home, a show that blends food, design, local artists, history, and community. She held onto the idea quietly for a year or two, until a producer friend told her it "has legs" and pushed her to pursue it.

Janon and Candice talk honestly about what it takes to follow a God-given vision: holding it with an open hand, trusting that "provision follows purpose" while self-funding the project, and learning to delegate after years of struggling with control. Janon shares how Philippians 4:6–7 has carried her through anxiety since she was a teenager. She also talks about using curiosity to overcome imposter syndrome in rooms full of established leaders. She closes by reflecting on legacy, including her grandmother's basket stand, her father's stories, and a grandfather who lived to 100 in Mount Pleasant. She wants to preserve the everyday, family-rooted Charleston she grew up in.

• The dream that launched Heart of the Home and the friend who wouldn't let her sit on it
• How she listens to God's voice: quiet nudges, confirmed through trusted people
• Protecting the core of a vision while letting go of how it unfolds
• Philippians 4:6–7 and walking through anxiety with faith
• "Provision follows purpose": planning, preparing, and moving forward before full funding
• Leading a volunteer team of talented creatives, and learning to let them in
• Curiosity as the antidote to imposter syndrome
• Honoring Charleston's heritage and legacy through the stories she tells
• Where to watch: all 10 Season 1 episodes release late fall on YouTube, with trailers and behind-the-scenes content available now

Guest: Mason West, Third-Generation Owner & CEO, West Law Firm Scriptures referenced: Joshua 10:12 (Joshua's prayer for the sun and moon to stand still) · 2 Kings 6:15–17 (Elisha's servant and the chariots of fire)

Mason West is the third-generation owner and CEO of West Law Firm, a South Carolina firm founded in 1945 by his grandfather and carried forward by his father before him. In this episode, Mason shares the path that brought him back to the family business — from a congressional internship in D.C. that convinced him big-city life wasn't for him, to law school at South Carolina, to a formative stint in the solicitor's office prosecuting criminal cases, and finally the phone call from a mentor that pulled him into private practice and personal injury law.

Mason pushes back on the word "handoff" — his dad taught him to drive, he says, but never just handed him the keys. When Mason left the prosecutor's office to join the firm, his father told him plainly: he'd have a job, but no paycheck. That "eat what you kill" arrangement, Mason says, is what taught him to hustle and build his own client base from scratch.

Mason describes an "epiphany" reading the book Sun Stand Still and returning to Joshua 10 — the story of Joshua's bold prayer for the sun and moon to stand still in battle. That study reframed how he saw his debt, his team, and his clients: not as costs, but as investments. He connects that same shift to a second turning point, tied to the story of Elisha's servant and the chariots of fire and realizing he wasn't meant to carry the whole business alone, and beginning to delegate: hiring an associate, an in-house marketing director, an intake manager, and a fractional CFO alongside an in-house finance director.

Mason and Candice also dig into two "hot take" topics: AI and Private Equity.

• How a D.C. internship convinced Mason his future was in South Carolina, not a big city
• Why Mason calls his path into the family firm a "teaching," not a "handoff"
• The "eat what you kill" deal he learned from dad and why he'd do the same for his own kids
• The Joshua 10 prayer and Sun Stand Still moment that turned student debt into an investment mindset
• The Elisha/chariots-of-fire moment that pushed delegation
• Mason's hot takes on AI in insurance claims and private equity buying into personal injury law
• The "bread on the water" story: generosity over transactional marketing
• How Mason keeps his wife and four kids part of the business, even the hard parts

In this episode of Holy Business, Candice sits down once again with Jake Stahl, known as the Mind Mechanic, to unpack what it truly means to own the room as a leader—without compromising faith, integrity, or calling.

Jake returns with a powerful personal story and a practical framework shaped by years of experience, faith, and transformation. He shares the heart behind his new company, Orchestraight, and introduces the STRATA procedure, a leadership tool designed to help leaders bring clarity, confidence, and intentional presence into high-stakes moments.

This conversation goes beyond tactics. Jake opens up about how God used his journey—both the breakthroughs and the hard seasons—to refine his leadership, sharpen his message, and realign his work with purpose. Whether you're a founder, executive, pastor, or emerging leader, this episode will challenge you to lead from conviction, steward influence wisely, and step fully into the rooms God has prepared for you.

Connect with Jake's work: https://orchestraight.com/

What happens when God redeems even the darkest chapters of your story?

In this powerful episode of the Holy Business Podcast, I interview the wonderfully candid Mark Krancer, founder of Kram Kran Photo, who shares his journey from drug addiction and destructive habits to building a thriving photography business rooted in faith and purpose.

Mark opens up about how a simple bike ride to work—and taking photos on a cell phone—became the turning point that changed his life. Through landscape photography, discipline, and renewing his mind, he discovered God's beauty, healing, and calling.

This episode covers:

• Addiction recovery and faith-based transformation

• Finding purpose after failure

• Turning creativity into a business

• Renewing your mind and moving forward after brokenness

• Seeing God's beauty in everyday life

If you're rebuilding your life, pivoting your career, or wondering how God can use your past, this conversation will encourage you to keep going.

👉 Connect with Mark and his work: KramKranphoto.com

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Chapters:

• 0:00 – Mark's story begins

• 2:10 – Life before recovery

• 6:45 – The moment everything changed

• 11:30 – Discovering photography & God's beauty

• 18:00 – Turning creativity into a business

• 25:40 – Renewing your mind and moving forward

• 32:10 – Encouragement for anyone rebuilding

A new season is coming and God has something for you in it. The stories of the guests are for you!

In this episode of Holy Business, Candice unpacks a practical, faith-forward framework for charitable giving as a business leader. Drawing from scripture—Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, and more—she explores how generosity isn't just a moral calling but a strategic part of leadership and stewardship.

Candice walks through how to create a clear giving plan for your organization: aligning charitable efforts with your company's mission, developing a financial stewardship strategy, designing a diverse portfolio of impact, and empowering your team to serve with purpose. Whether you lead a small business, a ministry, or a growing organization, this episode will help you move from reactive giving to intentional generosity—turning confusion and burnout into clarity, alignment, and joy in stewardship.

• Daily scripture recitation can ground one's faith.
• Overcoming personal valleys often leads to deeper faith.
• Integrating faith into business can enhance client relationships.
• Client relationships are built on trust and understanding.
• Balancing work and personal life is essential for well-being.
• Marriage requires daily attention and care to thrive.
• Design should reflect the client's unique identity.
• Personal touch in business fosters deeper connections.

• "Technology can be both a tool and a distraction."
• "Balancing work and personal life is essential."
• "Marriage requires daily attention and care."

• Institutional mistrust affects perceptions of the church.
• Healthy governance structures are essential for church success.
• Community engagement is vital for spiritual growth.
• Difficult conversations can lead to healing and understanding.
• Authenticity in leadership fosters trust and connection.
• Congregational involvement is crucial in decision-making processes.
• Navigating current issues requires careful consideration and compassion.
• Church health is supported through diagnostics and pastoral care.
• Leaders must balance production with authenticity in worship.
• Setting boundaries is important for effective leadership.

A Special Thanks to Our Guest: Garry Abbott, Executive Director, Vital Church Ministry

Go and Give: Vital Church

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