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If your business is “successful” but you feel trapped, exhausted, and strangely unmotivated… it’s probably not a strategy problem. It’s an identity problem. 

In this episode, business coach Caleb Nelson (Naked Sunday Studios / Naked Sunday Podcast) breaks down why real business growth is rarely about tactics, and almost always about mindset, self-worth, survival patterns, and the stories you’re repeating on autopilot. We talk about burnout symptoms, self-sabotage, confidence, and what happens when you build a life to prove something instead of building a purpose-driven business that fits who you actually are. Caleb shares the moment that forced him to confront the truth (a “mirror” experience he calls Naked Sunday), how he rebuilt his self-concept, and why your calendar is the clearest evidence of what you truly value, family, freedom, health, or hustle. 

If you’re a service-based business owner, contractor, coach, or founder who’s juggling clients, marriage, kids, and chaos… this will hit hard. You’ll learn how to get your time back, clean up your calendar, stop taking low-value work, and reconnect to what actually matters, so you can scale without losing yourself.

Highlights:

→ You’ll hear why burnout isn’t caused by hard work, it’s caused by working toward the wrong thing, and how to spot that early. 

→ Caleb explains how self-talk and identity drive business decisions, pricing, boundaries, and the clients you tolerate. 

→ You’ll learn why your calendar reveals your true priorities (and how to rebuild it to protect energy, family time, and high-value work). 

→ Finally, we dig into the real root of self-sabotage, and the clarity exercise that pulls you back to who you are when business titles and public identity get stripped away.

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Most leaders are exhausted because they’re chasing work-life balance like it’s a finish line. But what if the real goal isn’t balance at all, what if it’s harmony? 

In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, leadership coach and former mayor David Miller shares the framework that helped him build thriving organizations, lead through pressure, and create cultures where people actually want to show up. You’ll hear how “being integrated” (not divided) is the core of integrity, why leaders often become the hidden bottleneck in their own business, and how to build a team culture rooted in trust, understanding, accountability, freedom, and unity. 

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, executive, manager, or anyone leading at home, at work, or in your community, this conversation will help you lead with conviction while still caring for people like humans, not machines. David breaks down his simple leadership model, the Four Cornerstones and the Capstone, so you can stop guessing, stop carrying everything alone, and start building a business (and life) that produces not just results… but joy.

Highlights:

→ You’ll learn why harmony beats work-life balance and how integrity means living “not divided” across faith, family, and work. 

→ David explains how leaders unintentionally become a decision chokehold, and why real delegation is less about control and more about trust. 

→ You’ll also hear his practical model for building trust through wholeheartedness, competence, alignment, and production, plus how “understanding” requires discovery, clarification, collaboration, and confirmation. 

→ You’ll learn how to close the accountability gap early (before it becomes a crisis), create freedom for innovation without fear, and build unity through grace and compassion so your culture produces the ultimate outcome: joy.

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If your business is doing “well” on paper but you still feel stressed, behind, and cash-tight… this episode is for you. 

Many contractors and small business owners have an accountant, get monthly financial statements, and still feel unclear, because numbers alone don’t create confidence. In this conversation, we break down how cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and daily financial visibility work together to stop survival mode and give you control. Jason Tantlinger (Founder of TABS Advisory LLC) shares what he learned from manufacturing finance, where disciplined execution, standard work, and daily scorekeeping are non-negotiable, and how business owners can use the same principles without getting overwhelmed. We talk about why profit is a theory but cash is reality, how timing gaps (receivables, inventory, payment terms) create stress, and why waiting until tax time to “see how you’re doing” is too late. 

If you’re buried in admin, reacting to every issue, and can’t step away for two days without things breaking, this episode will help you build a simple financial system that supports your life, not consumes it.

You’ll learn:

→ You’ll learn how to spot the early warning signs that you’re stuck working in the business instead of leading it, and why mindset usually breaks before cash does. 

→ Jason explains how to turn financial statements into a story you can actually use for decision making, so you know what levers to pull and when. 

→ We cover a simple way to start budgeting without fear by building from “keep the lights on” costs, then layering in variable costs and goals. 

→ You’ll also hear why forecasting 3–6 months ahead makes hiring, pricing, inventory decisions, and marketing spend feel less risky, because you’re grounded in data, not emotion.

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If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, or business owner trying to honor God, but still feeling pressure, scarcity, and control, this episode is for you. 

Brandon Fannin shares the moment business stopped being “his” and became God’s… and how that shift changed everything: leadership, finances, team culture, and daily decisions. He opens up about the cost of building a living while forgetting to build a life, the pride trap that sneaks into “ministry in the marketplace,” and why kingdom business often feels like the opposite of normal business logic. You’ll hear a real-world framework for stewardship, trust, and surrender, plus practical rhythms that keep your heart aligned when the work gets intense. 

This conversation is about more than success; it’s about identity, sonship, and leading from provision instead of obligation. If you want to lead your company with servant leadership, shepherd your team well, serve customers with integrity, and build a business that actually belongs to God, press play.

Highlights:

→ You’ll learn the 3 ownership mindsets Christian business leaders drift into and how to move into true stewardship. 

→ Brandon breaks down how scarcity thinking shows up in hiring, delegation, and decision-making, and how trust reshapes your leadership. 

→ You’ll hear what it means to shepherd a team instead of just managing talent, including how to care for strong performers without letting them control the culture. 

→ Daily and weekly practices for spiritual alignment, gratitude, written prayer, priorities rooted in identity, and a real Sabbath rhythm, so you can lead with clarity, peace, and consistency.

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Tired of the 9–5 grind… but scared to start a business that turns into another job? In this episode of The Builder’s Edge, business strategist Jonah Cascio (founder of Employee Escape Plan) breaks down how to escape a soul-sucking job and build a business that gives you freedom, profit, and actual happiness. If you’re a contractor, builder, service business owner, or future entrepreneur who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what business model to choose—this is your roadmap. You’ll learn why “accidental entrepreneurship” fails, how to pick the right business that fits your values, and how to build a simple framework for leads, sales, and delivery. We also talk about the biggest mindset shift when going from employee to business owner, how to handle income ambiguity, and why most people burn out without systems. If you want more clients, better marketing, a clearer message, and a business that runs by design—not default—this conversation will change how you think about growth, branding, and scaling.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights

You’ll learn how to choose the right business so you’re not forcing a model that fights your personality and values, how to clarify your message so people instantly understand what you do, and how to use lead nurturing to warm prospects before a sales call (so you’re booking “8–10 temperature” buyers). 

We break down the four content types that build trust fast—connection, proof, teaching, and invitation—so your marketing becomes binge-worthy instead of salesy. 

You’ll also hear how to design time freedom with a “pre-loaded year,” plus the simple scaling truth: multiply what’s already working and keep it simple so your business doesn’t break when growth hits.

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What if the breakthrough in your business isn’t a new strategy… but surrender? 

In this Kingdom Entrepreneur episode, Chad Merchant shares how he went from being broke, facing foreclosure, and starting over after the 2008 crash to leading a company with 650 employees, by putting God at the center of everything. 

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, business owner, or leader who feels the tension between faith and work, this conversation will reset your mindset. Chad explains why your company isn’t really yours, how stewardship changes decision-making, and what it looks like to run a business with servant leadership without turning the workplace into a sermon. You’ll hear how prayer, mentors, core values, and treating people with dignity shaped a culture where employees feel safe to ask for prayer, leaders flip the pyramid, and work becomes worship. 

If you’ve been grinding, feeling pressure to provide, or wondering how to lead your family and team without losing what matters most, this is for you. 

You’ll Learn:

→ How Chad rebuilt after rock bottom and why abiding in God changed his results

→ The leadership mindset behind treating work like church and service like strategy

→ How to build a faith-forward culture where people feel cared for and still perform with excellence

→ The hard lesson entrepreneurs learn about priorities, how to win in business without losing your family

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What if the hardest moment of your life is the moment God uses to activate your calling? In this episode of The Builder’s Edge, Deanna Lucas sits down with Victor Dawson, author of As You Go, to talk about faith, obedience, and evangelism in everyday life. After surviving emergency open-heart surgery with a 90% blockage in the “Widowmaker” artery, Victor heard God tell him to write a book… and he couldn’t ignore it.

This conversation is for Christian business owners, contractors, leaders, and builders who want to live out their faith beyond Sunday. If you’ve felt afraid to share the gospel, unsure what to say, or worried about rejection, Victor brings practical steps, real stories from around the world, and a simple mindset shift: your business is God’s business, and your workplace is your mission field. You’ll hear why most believers never share their faith, how to start natural conversations, and how God often brings the person to you. If you want boldness, clarity, and a faith-driven purpose in your work, this episode will light a fire.

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→ The moment Victor heard God say, “Write a book called As You Go”

→ How a health crisis can redirect your calling, not cancel it

→ Why “as you go” evangelism is for every believer (not just pastors)

→ Simple ways to start faith conversations at work, restaurants, or travel

→ What to do when fear of rejection keeps you silent

→ A powerful story: 11 people received Christ in 20–30 minutes

→ Why discipleship is missing, and how to find your “Paul” mentor

→ How Victor’s book became a course + small group curriculum for churches

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If you’re a Christian entrepreneur who loves God but feels conflicted about money, ambition, and success, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve wondered if building a business makes you “less spiritual,” or you’ve felt judged for wanting to grow, lead, and profit. 

In this Kingdom Entrepreneur episode, we tackle the most confronting question in faith and business: does your life, your relationships, your money, and your business belong to God, or not? Because if it belongs to God, then how you earn, spend, invest, lead, hire, serve customers, and build wealth actually matters. 

You’ll hear a personal story of making money early, feeling the tension between church and entrepreneurship, and discovering why the “American Dream” still leaves people empty. Then we anchor everything in scripture with a practical stewardship mindset: open hands, faithful management, and multiplication. This is not about God first and business second, this is about a God-centered life where faith, family, fitness, money, leadership, and work align. 

If you want clarity, peace, and direction in business without shrinking back or playing small, this message will reset your framework.

You’ll Learn: 

→ Why separating faith and entrepreneurship creates confusion, burnout, and quiet emptiness, and how alignment restores clarity. 

→ How Ecclesiastes exposes the moving goalpost of success and why hitting financial milestones still won’t satisfy your soul. 

→ A simple breakdown of the Parable of the Talents for entrepreneurs, what stewardship means, why God expects faithfulness, and how multiplication fits Kingdom impact. 

→ The “open hand” mindset: how to pursue growth with contentment, discern which opportunities are from God, and use business to bless customers, employees, and your community.

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If you’re a Christian business owner who feels called to more impact, more clarity, and more purpose, this is for you. 

Are you tired of the tension of living faith on Sunday and running business like everyone else Monday through Saturday? The Kingdom Entrepreneur podcast is about integrating faith and business so your company becomes a platform for discipleship, stewardship, and transformation, not just profit.

I’m Ray Young; entrepreneur, leadership coach, consultant, husband, dad, and “Pop” to my grandkids, but first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. I’ve built businesses in financial services, insurance, car dealerships, cell phone stores, car washes, laundromats, construction, and more. Along the way, I learned leadership the hard way, found great mentors, and discovered a truth that changed everything: business is one of God’s greatest tools for transformation, because work is worship and leadership is stewardship. If you want biblical leadership, a scalable system, healthy teams, and a profitable business built on God’s principles, you’re in the right place.

In this episode:

→ You’ll learn how to scale your business without losing your soul, your family, or yourself, using practical biblical principles that actually work in real leadership. 

→ You’ll hear honest stories, including failures, plus proven coaching insights on building healthy team culture, hiring and leading with integrity, and creating real synergy. 

→ You’ll get practical guidance on stewardship of money, planning, and learning how to profit well without compromising your values. 

→ You’ll develop purpose-driven growth, a clear vision, strong leadership, and a business that honors God in every decision.

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If you’re a Christian business owner or faith-driven leader who knows you’re made for more; more purpose, more clarity, more impact, this is for you. Welcome to Kingdom Entrepreneur, the podcast for Christian entrepreneurs who want to integrate faith and business without separating Sunday from Monday. Your business isn’t just a business; it’s a calling, a ministry, and one of the greatest places God can use you to lead, serve, and make a difference.

Each week, we dive into the practical and spiritual side of biblical leadership, scaling a business, building a great team, stewarding finances, and creating a workplace culture that reflects the heart of God. If you want to grow in confidence, conviction, and clarity, and lead with integrity while building something that blesses your team, your family, and future generations, you’re in the right place. This is where work becomes worship, leadership becomes service, and your company becomes a tool for Kingdom impact. 

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