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March 08, 2021How to Successfully Pursue Passion, Profit, and Your Life Purpose with Matthew Potter
We strive for success in all aspects of life: mentally, financially, and spiritually. What does it take to achieve the best in all of these areas? It is easy to aspire for better things in life, but it takes determined purpose and divine providence to turn those dreams into reality.
In this episode, we talk to Matthew Potter, an entrepreneur and founder of successful websites and apps, including Pray.com. Matt shares his journey in building his thriving businesses amid hardships and external struggles. Despite being successful in his initial pursuit in the real estate business, he found himself losing passion. Inspired by divine providence, he found a new life purpose, and he is eager to share what he has learned with us.
Tune in to the episode to learn more about how you can grow and work on your life purpose, passion, and your business successfully.
Resources
Bible
HomeStack - Custom Real Estate Apps for Agents & Broker
Pray.com: Website | Google Play | Apple App Store
Episode Details

3 Reasons to Listen:
Understand how experiencing difficult situations helps us deal with bigger challenges in the future.
Matt shares how he left his flourishing business in the quest for his true passion and life purpose.
Know what it takes to be successful in a business also designed to help people.

About Matt
Matthew Potter is an entrepreneur, innovator, advisor, and co-founder of two websites and apps. Homestack.com is a real estate app, and Pray.com is a faith-based audio app. His work is dedicated to inspiring others to restore their faith.
If you’d like to reach out to Matt, you may contact him on his website. You may also connect with him on LinkedIn or through email: [email protected].
Episode Highlights[03:05] Being a Founder
The founder holds the responsibility of upholding great values. These values will become ingrained into the culture of the company.
Each company is unique and every founder should bring something to the table. Matt considers his empathy toward customers and devotion to the company’s ideals his unique qualities.
Building a company with other people is similar to marriage. There are ups and downs.
Working with co-founders required research, communication, and honesty with each other.

[09:53] Formation and Organization of a Company
Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began after college. He became exposed to other like-minded people, one of which became his friend and co-founder.
All founding members of Matt’s new business formed out of connections. Some of them were people he reconnected with.
God is the maker of your connections. He directs everyone to the path they need to be on, similar to how Matt met his co-founders.
Despite everyone’s readiness, trials and challenges were ever-present.

[22:08] Redefining Success
Matt’s first company was HomeStack. It was built out of his co-founder’s passion for real estate, as well as his dad’s background in the real estate business.
Matt’s mantra in HomeStack is: it takes years of experience to improve; it takes small improvements over time. He later brought the same mantra to Pray.com
His experiences taught him about making mistakes in business and taking risks.
Being customer-oriented and understanding the market conditions is vital in planning the growth of a company.

[26:08] “There are no silver bullets. There are small improvements over time.” - Click Here to Tweet This[30:18] Losing and Finding His Life Purpose
Despite having a successful and thriving business at HomeStack, Matt felt that he was not on the right path that God put him on.
He sought God’s guidance about his life purpose through prayers.
Coincidentally, Matt reconnected with one of his friends who told him about Pray.com. He believed it was the opportunity to fulfill his life purpose.
Pray.com became a digital destination of faith, especially during the pandemic. After receiving feedback from customers that he saved their lives and brought them closer to God, Matt has now realized his true life purpose.

[31:32] “I felt that I wasn't on the path that God wanted me on. I felt that my purpose was not being fulfilled. For me, the business had become automated. It's great to have a business that's helping people.” - Click Here to Tweet This[35:28] The Real Source of Success
Many high-performers create visions and strategies and set goals as their achievement.
Matt recounted the shift of religious ministry from word of mouth to written form. As an innovator, he recognized the need for transforming ministry digitally.
Matt felt nervous leaving the company he built and venturing into a new one, but he translated it into excitement instead.

[44:03] To Grind or to Pause?
Starting a new company meant going back to the bottom and grinding your way back up. For HomeStack, it took a decade before they finally felt like a real company than a startup.
There is no overnight success. You build everything from long hours of hard work. It meant losing time with others or even yourself.
If you are creating and innovating a business that God ordained you to do, you should put your effort into making it successful.
The amount of energy and effort you put into the business is your key to success.

[45:22] “There are all these stories of overnight successes that we like to immortalize in the news and on television... It's definitely not the case for us at Pray.com. And, definitely not the case for a lot of those other stories that are made to sound like they were overnight successes. It is hard work. It is a grind. It is 100-hour weeks.” - Click Here to Tweet This[52:32] Having a Business Model
According to Matthew, Pray.com has investors who believe in the company’s vision and mission.
Despite having a paid subscription, having a ton of free content on the app allowed more people to know about Pray.com.
During the start of the pandemic, Pray.com enabled free content geared for children because they knew that everyone was inside their homes. Sleep stories were also made available for free.
For a business to run well, Matt stated that you need to have both margin and mission; both profit and purpose.

[55:19] “You have to have margin and mission. You have to have profit and purpose... We wanted to create a for-profit company, so it could grow large enough where we could positively impact everyone in the world.” - Click Here to Tweet This[56:29] Understanding and Adapting to Data Trends
Allowing an open community post where everyone can communicate and share prayers is a great way to connect people.
In Pray.com, people can request prayers from others.
Many consumers use the app at night, so he made a Bible bedtime series to cater to the user’s preferences.
Prayer meditations also allowed people in trouble to cope.

Enjoy the Podcast?
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To growing and becoming what we are created to be,
Tim
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March 01, 20217 Key Steps to Thrive in Chaotic Times with Tim Winders
The entire world has been dealing with the pandemic for the past 12 months. It has affected many aspects of our lives, and we’ve all suffered to different degrees. People from all walks of life lost loved ones, businesses, and various personal and career opportunities. However, despite the chaotic times we live in, we can find ways to empower ourselves and move forward.
In this episode, Tim talks about his seven key steps to thriving during chaotic times. He shares life lessons and stories of overcoming obstacles from which we can all learn. We can take this opportunity to improve ourselves and figure out how we can navigate through chaos in our lives.
Tune in to the episode to know more about the 7 key steps and how they can help you thrive in chaotic times.
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3 Reasons to
Learn about Tim’s seven steps that will help you to thrive in chaotic times.
Discover how important it is to grow in spirit, soul, and body.
Understand how these principles are connected and how they ease the chaos you are in.

Episode Highlights[03:46] Micro and Macro Events
There are degrees of chaos: micro or macro levels.
Micro events are situations in your personal life, while macro events happen on a global scale.
These events take place simultaneously and may cause you stress and strain.

[04:11] “Our lives go through ebbs and flows and seasons.” - Click Here to Tweet This [13:10] #1: Stop the Bleeding
Like a medical triage, this step determines where most of the blood is coming from.
Applying this to reality can mean cutting costs or expenditures.
This step attempts to identify where the problem is before it hits more critical or chaotic situations.

[18:23] #2: Guard Your Mind
This step pushes you to develop practices to help you clear your mind.
Check the kind and amount of information you’re allowing yourself to receive.
Be mindful of the communication and conversation you’re having.

[23:53] #3: Invest in Yourself
Instill good things in your mind.
You can do this by listening to podcasts, reading, taking on a new hobby, or developing a new skill.
This step shows you the importance of growing in spirit, soul, and body.

[28:19] “There’s only one person responsible for investing in yourself, and that’s you.” - Click Here to Tweet This[29:18] #4: Evaluate and Assess
Make an effort to analyze your personality traits.
Assess your strengths, talents, and the tools that are already available to you.
Evaluate the things that drive you forward and those that drain you.

[31:00] “I had someone ask me recently, ‘You know what the key to success is?’ And I don’t like to narrow it to one thing. But if someone were to pin me down, I think it would be self-awareness, to know about ourselves, to be able to say, ‘You know this is something that I’m pretty good at.’ ‘This is something that I’m not good at.’ ‘This is something that gives me passion.’ ‘I really get a lot of energy.’ ‘This is something that drains me.” So self-awareness is really that key.” - Click Here to Tweet This[32:01] #5: Ask for Help
This step involves moving past the struggle of admitting that you need help sometimes.
Asking for help shows humility.
By allowing yourself to receive help, you can achieve more in your life.

[36:03] #6: Give Help To Others
This step goes hand in hand with asking for help.
Through helping others, we are also able to decrease issues and chaos around us.

[38:13] #7: Start Moving
This step entails taking action based on the knowledge you have about the other key steps.
Don’t get stuck during chaotic times. You have to move forward.
You’re embarking on your journey to thrive by moving and taking action.

[38:57] “Because if you’ve done all of these things 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and then you sit around and do nothing, then I would venture to say in all likelihood, you’re not going to move beyond the chaos, the situation — whatever is going on — because you're going to be stuck. It’s almost going to be like a situation where you're in quicksand. So, start moving.” - Click Here to Tweet This Enjoy the Podcast?
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If you were inspired and educated by this episode, feel free to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify so that you never miss another episode. Also, share this episode or what you’ve learned today on your favorite social media platform.
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To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
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February 22, 2021How to Adjust Your Morning Routine for Success with Glenn Lundy
What goes into your morning routine? Do you even have a morning routine? We often check our phones, read the news, wash up, eat breakfast, and go about our day. But did you know your morning routine is connected to success?
In this episode, motivational speaker and auto industry leader Glenn Lundy talks to us about the power of morning routines. He shares the right factors for building your morning habits and their importance in our lives. Glenn also discusses how powerful the correct mindset can be and ways to extract greatness from your business.
To learn how you can start your day geared for success, tune in to this episode!
Resources
Catch the #RiseandGrind morning show!
The Morning 5
Download the free e-book 5 Simple Steps To An Extraordinary Life.
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Connect with Glenn: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter
Episode Details

3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn about the importance of mindset and how it can turn your life around.
Discover the vital factors in creating your powerful morning routine.
Find out how to adjust your sleep cycle to what’s right for you.

About Glenn
Glenn Lundy is an author, motivational speaker, and automotive industry leader. He pioneered the 800% Club to help owners and managers transform their company culture. Striving to serve more people and impact the world, he also hosts the #RiseandGrind morning show on Facebook, which is watched by over 30,000 people daily.
To learn more, you may visit his website or connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
Episode Highlights[08:20] How #RiseandGrind Came to Be
Its purpose is to help people change the way they start their day.
Glenn is a huge believer in powerful morning routines that allow us to tap into our mind, body, and spirit and give us a good reset so we can build solid foundations and move forward.
He considers #RiseandGrind as his service or ministry. He doesn’t care about the profits, but he just wants to give back and make an impact.
It started as a show, and then people wanted a Facebook group, and then shirts.,This led to a clothing line, and now they have planners and live events.
They also started taking it offline, going out into communities, helping homeless people, and supporting members who were battling cancer.

[17:01] Thoughts on the New Normal
Luckily, he quit his job in the retail side of the automotive world before COVID hit. Because of this, he and his family have been largely unaffected by the pandemic. Glenn is still amazed at how God was able to put them in that position.
This is his driving force behind showing and waking up at 3 a.m. everyday. He continues to connect and allow God to do work through his ministry.

[21:33] How #RiseandGrind Changed Glenn
The thing about going live is you have to look at yourself in the eye and see yourself speak every time.
Going live holds him accountable to being true to his word, thoughts, and actions.
He has to make sure that his every word matches his character and integrity.
Glenn now saw God as this fierce warrior, inspiring him to be thankful for what he has.

[28:23] The Morning 5
The Morning 5 stemmed from Glenn testing out and learning from multiple powerful morning routines.
While studying success, he noticed how successful people have morning routines that tap into humans' three dimensions: the mind, body, and spirit.
After trying different things and finding out what worked, Glenn came up with what he calls the “5 Steps to an Extraordinary Life.”
The steps are simple; the challenge is doing them consistently.
It’s about creating a foundational, strong, systematic, powerful morning routine that serves you and others by hitting those three dimensions.

[33:10] On Misses or Changes in the Morning Routine
You shouldn’t miss your morning routine if you can help it.
Nonetheless, there are key components in your routine that allow for flexibility.
Glenn gets up so early so that no one can interfere with his routine.
It’s important to find and create the space for reflection, connection, and gratitude.

[35:42] “Because we’re human and not God, we have to have some systems to really make sure that we spend time and reflect, spend time and connect, spend time and get grounded, spend time and get present, spend time in gratitude.” - Click Here to Tweet This[38:15] The Study of Sleeping Patterns
Long ago, it didn’t make sense for our ancestors to sleep for 8 straight hours a day.
In the biological makeup of our DNA, we sleep in cycles of either light or deep sleep, with the cycles lasting around 2-3 hours each.
You can figure out your cycle through sleep tracking apps. Once you do, you can add or remove cycles.
The key is never to allow yourself to wake up in the middle of a sleep cycle, or else you can become groggy and lack energy.

[43:43] The Pandemic’s on Glenn’s Mindset
The only thing that changed for him was how he and his family are now watching the news everyday.
They were walking in fear instead of walking in faith.
So, instead of passively protecting their mindset, he began being very active in protecting them mentally.

[49:17] Glenn’s Background
Glenn’s dad is black while his mom is white, and they got divorced when he was 11.
His parents both remarried, and they lived two apartments away from each other, allowing Glenn to still see them both regularly.
He struggled because his skin was too dark to be white and too light to be black, so he had difficulty figuring out where he fit in.
He became a chameleon and tried to get along with everyone on a surface level because forming deep relationships was hard.
Now, he considers his struggles as God’s gift to him because he is able to connect with so many people.

[55:46] “Just because we grew up a little bit different or just because we disagree — and we can wholeheartedly disagree — I still love you the same. You add value into my life, and I will do everything in my power to add value to yours.” - Click Here to Tweet This[57:14] Glenn in the Automotive Industry
In addition to living a miserable life outside of work, Glenn spent half of his career in a dealership that never had any growth.
Meanwhile, his last 10 years in the industry was incredible.
He went back into the industry with the mindset that he’s not going to let the industry change him. Instead, he was going to change the industry.
Glenn experienced massive growth that’s unheard of, increasing sales by 800% in just five years. His business became the second largest used car franchise dealership in the country.
Through that success, he focused on developing people and making sure they had a life outside of work, teaching them not just job skills but also life skills.

[01:01:21] “We can train your people all day long, but if you’re not leading properly, you’re not going to get results.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:03:53] What’s Next for Glenn
He’s just focused on being present and grateful for everything he’s been given.
Every vision, dream, or plan he’s had, God usually has something different in store for him.
The only thing he knows for sure is he will continue to serve people by making a positive impact in their lives.
He’s going to take his time to listen and allow God to guide their path without any expectations.

[01:04:13] “When we spend too much time worrying about what’s ahead, it takes away our joy.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy the Podcast?
Seek Go Create is for anyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new. We share topics, stories, and conversations that allow us to rethink how we live, work, and lead.
If you were inspired and educated by this episode, feel free to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify so that you never miss another episode. Also, share this episode or what you’ve learned today on your favorite social media platform.
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To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
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1 hr 12 min
February 15, 2021Atheist to Follower of Christ with Stephanie Rousselle
You never know how much of your life can change once you open yourself up to an adventure. If you stay in one place all your life, you will never grow. You must be brave enough to challenge yourself outside of your comfort zone. Experiencing and learning new things is how you will truly know yourself.
In today's episode, Stephanie Rousselle joins us to share her journey from being an atheist to becoming a follower of Christ. She also talks about the importance of trust, open-mindedness and experiencing different cultures.
If you want to know how God can transform your life and redefine your definition of success, this episode is for you.
Resources
Gospel Spice Ministries
Gospel Spice Podcast
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Episode Details

3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn valuable insights from Stephanie's journey of being an atheist to becoming a follower of Christ after spending a year in the United States.
Discover how opening yourself up to different cultures is a life-changing experience.
Redefine your definition of success and change your plans for the better just like Stephanie did.

About Stephanie
Stephanie Rousselle is a wife, mother, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former World Women's Ministry Director, strategy consultant, and Gospel Spice Ministries founder.
If you want to know more about Stephanie's mission, visit the Gospel Spice Ministry's website for more information.
Episode Highlights[02:23] Stephanie’s Work
Stephanie's goal is to put the spice back in your relationship with God. Gospel Spice Ministry is passionate about making you fall in love with Jesus at a deeper level.
For Stephanie, life is much more interesting and better when we follow God's way. Our life needs that “spice” that God provides.
She has not always been a follower of Christ. She grew up in France, where atheism reigns supreme.
She grew up in a culture that emphasizes intellectual achievements and self-sufficiency — different from God's teachings.

[07:44] Growing Up in France and Post-Truth Philosophy
Stephanie grew up in a French middle-class family that engages in post-truth philosophy. It entails the concept of having no absolute truth.
She realized that her worldview as an atheist was a fraud when she came face to face with a question someone asked her: how can you assess that relativism is absolute if there's no truth?
Stephanie never went to church when she was young. The Bible is assumed as a fairytale or a myth in their culture.
She embraced atheism as her worldview when she was a teenager. However, Stephanie admits that it is easy to embrace the culture you're in when you're not exposed to other cultures.

[14:15] Coming to America
When Stephanie was in her senior year of high school, she came to the United States as a foreign exchange student for a year.
Unexpectedly, she spent that year with a family who are firm followers of Christ. This is her first exposure to the Gospel.

[14:57] The Dogma of Stephanie's Family
Your dogma is shaped by where and how you grew up.
Stephanie refers to her family as dysfunctional due to her dad being an alcoholic and womanizer. Her mom has to deal with the abuse that came from her father's overwhelming personality.
Stephanie's dad is too dogmatic. He views the world as a dog-eat-dog world. He wants her to succeed in business and be a “shark,” even if it means stepping on other people's toes.
Her dad’s views became her definition of success. On the other hand, her mom adopted Western New Age mysticism.
For Stephanie, atheism is the outward manifestation of a deeper-seated dogma. It taught her to be self-sufficient, and it is not a problem to eradicate others on her way to success.

[18:42] Finding Christ in Unexpected Ways
Stephanie admits that she wasn't seeking to fill anything with God in her life when she met Him. For her, part of it was her pride, arrogance, and upbringing.
She realized what Christianity meant by being with her American family.
Stepping out of her culture and worldview allowed Stephanie to embrace the teachings of Christ and question the post-truth mentality of atheism.
Experiencing other cultures and worldviews allows you to reevaluate your belief system based on someone else's experience through their own culture. It's a very humbling process.
All people have different ways of controlling their environment to cope with uncertainties. For Stephanie, it is through knowledge.

[25:12] "The reason why I can say that I used to be a very arrogant and intellectually minded young lady is because I'm none of these things anymore in so many ways. And it takes a path of humility and a lot of humbling to realize that God truly is the answer to all of your needs. And it's completely outside of yourself, freeing and very humbling." - Click Here to Tweet This[27:30] Breaking Down Early Assumptions about Followers of Christ
Sustaining a worldview that doesn't include love requires a judgmental spirit. Like Atheism, it makes you feel superior to other people.
Her American mom and dad welcomed her into their home with love, understanding, and forgiveness. They taught her a different flavor in life: putting someone else above herself.
She discovered the trustworthiness of God whose existence she actively denied.
Her American family didn't force their religion on her. Instead, they prayed for her. Feeling grateful for their actions, she came to church and met other followers of Christ.
Later on, she realized that the Resurrection is a historical fact and understood that maybe she was not in control as much as she thought.

[40:50] Her Internal Battle with Christ
Stephanie wrestled with God for several months because she wanted to remain in control of her life.
The only way she can know whether God is trustworthy is to give him a chance.
Stephanie laid an ultimatum with God, finding an excuse not to believe in Him. For about a week, Stephanie was deciding if she will believe that God is real and trustworthy. If she doesn't like what happens, she will go back to her old self.
After that week, it was clear that God changed her life for the better, and she never looked back ever again.
When you experience intimacy with God, it's hard to go back.

[43:05] "And I came to the realization that the only way I can know whether God is trustworthy is to give him a chance of trusting." - Click Here to Tweet This[48:21] Gospel Spice Ministry
Stephanie started to study scripture and accumulate a lot of knowledge about God to reshape her mindset. It took a lot of work and humility to replace her worldviews with biblical worldviews and redefine her version of success.
When God takes hold of you, He gives you His vision for what He wants for you.
While discovering scripture for herself, she is also uncovering a desire to tell others about it. She wants other people to experience the love of God, as well.
Gospel Spice Ministry is all about allowing others to experience the goodness of God through scripture and intensifying their intimacy with Him.

[51:13] "So at the same time that I'm discovering scripture for myself, I'm discovering a desire, a hunger, a passion, to tell others about that. Because the last thing I want is to be mediocre in my faith in the sense of, I want to know and experience as much of God as I can in this lifetime. And I want that for you, too." - Click Here to Tweet This[55:55] The Importance of Experiencing Other Cultures
Understanding other cultures requires a teachable spirit. You can't have a teachable spirit unless you have humility.
You find yourself questioning your upbringing and culture when you step into a different culture.
Stephanie lived in different continents. Being a follower of Christ and experiencing other cultures changed the way she viewed her career and future.
When she is met with a culture that contradicts the biblical worldview, she gives respect, separates, and reminds herself to be disciplined by reading the Bible.

[58:09] "What culture does is that when you step into a different culture, if it's a different language, if it's a different dress code, if it's different traditional roles for men and women, whatever it is, you find yourself by necessity questioning your own upbringing in your own culture. Because the people are doing things so differently than you are that they can't possibly be completely right or completely wrong. So it's not a matter of right and wrong." - Click Here to Tweet This[01:08:55] What's Next For Stephanie?
Stephanie just sent her son to college.
Gospel Spice Ministry continues to expand, with groups in seven countries, the podcast, and collaborating with other Christian organizations. They aim to further educate, spread, and help people fall in love deeper with God.
Stephanie chose the word Create as she loves creating content and watching people fall in love with God. However, Seek and Go both resonate with her deeply as they encapsulate the human longing.

Enjoy The Podcast?
Seek Go Create is for anyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new. We share topics, stories, and conversations that allow us to rethink how we live, work, and lead.
If you were inspired and educated by this episode, feel free to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify so that you never miss another episode. Also, share this episode or what you've learned today on your favorite social media platform.
Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. By doing this, you can help us reach more people who want to redefine success in their lives.
Connect with the SeekGoCreate Network! For updates and more episodes, visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
Mentioned in this episode:
Stop Reacting, Start Leading: Free 30-Minute Coaching Call
Are you leading with strategy or just reacting to the daily chaos? If you're feeling stuck, constantly putting out fires, and struggling to focus on the big picture, it’s time to take control. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute coaching call to help you shift from reactive to proactive leadership with clear, actionable strategies. Whether you’re facing new challenges or just need a reset, this call will give you clarity and direction. Book your free coaching call now by clicking the link in the show notes or visiting TimWinders.com/coaching.
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1 hr 16 min
February 08, 2021America and Its Small Businesses During the Pandemic with Chris Hurn
The entire world is struggling because of the pandemic, with small businesses being one of the strongest hit sectors in the economy. As a result, entrepreneurs have become increasingly desperate. Chaos, fear, and fraud have never been more prevalent. For us to recover from this crisis, we need to strike a balance between reality and compassion with our finances.
In this episode, long-time entrepreneur Chris Hurn talks about the duty to help small businesses. He also provides insights to everyone challenged by the pandemic. Despite the challenges, Chris shares his optimism and hopefulness for entrepreneurial ingenuity and prosperity.
Listen to the episode and learn about how small businesses are coping during these trying times.
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Learn about Chris' economic predictions for this pandemic.

About Chris
Chris Hurn is an entrepreneur, author, and business executive working in the small business lending field. He is the Founder & CEO of Fountainhead Commercial Capital and the former Founder & CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation.
He was recently named CEO of the Year by Orlando Business Journal. He believes it is his duty and purpose to assist small businesses during these trying times.
If you'd like to reach out to Chris, you can contact him on his LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected].
Episode Highlights[03:15] Chris Explains What His Company Does
Chris manages a non-bank lending company for the small business community in the US.
He has been a productive individual and entrepreneur ever since he was 8 years old.
The pandemic has made small businesses struggle, and it also gave Chris and his company many challenges.
He sold his first lending company to a bank, and the company he founded has been scaling tremendously.
Looking back, he never doubted himself that he wouldn’t be successful.

[11:59] Political Stances in America
The US political crisis is difficult, but we will surely get through the health, economic, and political crises. It’s just a matter of when.
Chris has personally been on both ends of the spectrum of political parties and is currently bipartisan.
He believes in the adage that young and idealistic people are liberal-leaning, and you become conservative the older you get.
There has to be civility for progress to occur as there will always be someone who fundamentally disagrees with you.
Prosperity and entrepreneurialism have raised people's standard of living more than any bureaucrat or politician has ever done.

[15:53] “We've got to be more civil to one another. Because when we are most civil with one another, that's when we can make the most progress for everybody.” - Click Here to Tweet This[18:50] The COVID-19 Pandemic Compared to 9/11 and the 2008 Financial Crisis
The difference lies in that we are battling an enemy that we cannot see, and we don’t know when it will end.
There is much more pessimism, as it is statistically worse than 9/11 or the previous Great Recession.
It is a strange and paradoxical time, and it feels troubling, exhausting, and heavy.
Nonetheless, he likes to view these instances as challenges and tests for growth.

[25:42] Chris’s Family Situation and What Kids Go Through Nowadays
The Generation Z kids have had a rough time since they were children up to now during the pandemic.
Education has emphasized rote memorization and not enough critical thinking and other skills to prepare them for employment.
Chris has started to become less strict with his son when it comes to video games.
His wife has been incredibly supportive during the crisis.
He’s been thinking of downsizing their house to simplify their lives. Chris is currently getting involved in planning and designing their future house.

[35:19] How Orlando Is Coping with the Virus
Chris was thrilled to move to Orlando as the weather was perfect, it was welcoming and hospitable. It was indeed “the happiest place on Earth” for him.
The population has grown tremendously, but it is rare to find someone who was born in Orlando.
Due to the closings, there have been plenty of transportation infrastructure, construction fixes, and reforming roads.
There are tons of tourist spots and landmarks in Orlando, and it’s just a matter of time before people visit again.

[47:59] The Premonitions of the Pandemic
Chris and his company were off to a great start during the early months of 2020.
The government’s economic stimulus for small businesses has drastically increased their workload and logistical considerations.
Listen to the full episode to learn the arduous process Chris had to pivot around to help small businesses.

[48:15] Adapting to the Pandemic’s Unpredictability
Despite having good intentions, the government’s spread of information can’t help but be confusing and chaotic.
There has been a staggering amount of fraud due to the economic stimulus.
The mess of it all called for a different type of leadership, much like wartime leadership.
Chris used the economic crisis as an opportunity to become the first non-bank to access capital from the Federal Reserve.
It was a massive effort and a time-consuming process, but it was ultimately a lifesaver for his clients.

[50:46] “I very much did feel like this is economic warfare, and we were on the front lines, and it's chaotic and hectic.” - Click Here to Tweet This[54:39] How His Staff Handled the Crisis
Chris believed that if you play by the rules when the rules aren’t laid out, you are disadvantaged.
His staff broke down within the first month as clients were increasingly desperate. They had to outsource call centers due to the volume of inbound calls.
People deal with adversity differently, and Chris was thankful that his staff had such strong character.
Unfortunately, he still had to let some people go as they were paralyzed by fear and unable to do anything.
They had to do some detective work to uncover the large number of frauds attempting to take advantage of the American taxpayer.

[57:53] “In times of crisis, I think it really brings out people's true character. For good, and for bad. Fortunately in my case, I’ve had great character people.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:02:24] Business Trends Chris Witnessed
Given a choice not to take the money and lay people off, Chris believes it's still best to participate in stabilizing the economy.
Chris remembers discussions where he argued that the pandemic would be longer than a few months, and they had to go big.
The priority is to avoid anarchy by rebuilding the economy.

[01:04:38] “This is all about stabilizing the economy, because if you don't stabilize the economy, eventually people end up on the streets with pickets and torches, and that's, we don't want that. You know, that's, that's what we're trying to prevent.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:05:25] Economic Forecasts in 2021
Chris expects more legislative tweaks and forgiveness of loans less than $50,000.
Forgiving loans and government grants live up to the true spirit of the law.
If the government doesn’t come up with something soon, the desperation will only increase during the fourth quarter and 2021.
Regardless of the outcome of the election, small businesses, which are bipartisan, should be protected.

[01:13:31] Words of Wisdom from Chris
Your priority is to protect your livelihood, and you will make tough decisions and sacrifices regarding your expenses.
Sometimes, reducing overall revenue by cutting unprofitable service or product lines would ultimately increase net profit in the long-term.
As much as it is tough to be a business owner, there has to be a balance between humanity and compassion.
As a man of action, Chris believes in being in motion to make a difference.

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February 01, 2021How to Be Proactive in Today’s Reactive World with Tim Winders
It’s been a month since we welcomed the new year, but it seems like the ghost of 2020 continues to haunt us. 2021 has barely started, yet it brings tremendous challenges. Watching the news, reading articles, and scrolling through social media can be tiresome these days. But it's important to remain patient and avoid taking a reactive stance — being reactive can be damaging, unhelpful, and stop us from being proactive.
In today's episode, Tim will talk about the importance of proactivity and the downfalls of being reactive. He will discuss four categories to becoming proactive and answer some questions you have about his lifestyle, the podcast, and business.
If you're having a hard time fulfilling your tasks in today's social climate, this episode may spark a fire and remind you of your life's purpose.
Resources
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3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover the four big categories on how to act proactively rather than reactively.
Learn how to avoid reacting too quickly when feeling intense emotions.
Tim answers questions about their lives at the RV, starting the podcast, and mentorship

Episode Highlights[09:01] Tim Answers Your Questions!
Tim and his family work, travel, and live in an RV. It has been both a challenging and incredible experience for them.
The words seek, go, create, and now gave Tim reasons to move forward.
The show's theme was formulated through Tim's observations of his previous interviews and his passion for letting people understand the meaning of success.
For Tim, the biggest challenge facing businesses and leaders today is the lack of focus due to society's many distractions.
As a business and leadership coach, Tim works with people who consider themselves leaders in businesses, organizations, or families. If you're interested in working with Tim, connect with us at seekgocreate.com.

[00:41] "I encourage you with whatever you're doing, just to remain faithful, be patient, understanding, love as many people as you can, because there's just so much going on in the world." - Click Here to Tweet This[22:40] How to Be Proactive When the World Wants Us to Be Reactive
We all have a purpose. Unfortunately, many people are more reactive to circumstances instead of proactive.
Being reactive to the junk around you impacts your emotions and actions. It can prevent you from accomplishing what you're created to do.
Tim will share four categories that will allow us to be more proactive and less reactive to the world: mindset, actions, systems, and resources.

[23:29] "Unfortunately, what many people do going through life — instead of proactively moving towards that 'something’ — they react to all the circumstances, all the stuff, all the junk that's going on around them." - Click Here to Tweet This[24:09] First Category: Mindset
Establish and set your expectations. Avoid creating grandiose expectations nor low expectations.
Prepare yourself and expect to have distractions thrown at you.
Control what you can control. Many circumstances are uncontrollable; it will be better to deal and work with them than fighting them.
Choose your battles. Don't pour energy into unwinnable arguments and situations.
Know where you fit in the big picture. You are not the center of the universe; other things happen around you.

[24:17] “Our mind is the first battleground of being proactive versus being reactive.” - Click Here to Tweet This[31:02] Second Category: Actions
Establish the habit of having alone time. It's essential to have time to think, meditate, pray, or do nothing.
Avoid social media distractions. We live in a constant state of engagement that pushes us to react all the time.
Stay healthy and rested. Don't make big decisions when you're fatigued because you're more reactive when you're tired.
Moving your body helps clear your mind and get away from distractions. You're more proactive when you're rested.
Practice; use your muscle of focus — practice working on things without distractions.

[38:42] Third Category: Systems
Our world is full of systems. Understanding them allows us to be more proactive than reactive.
Plan: Although we all have different personalities, planning our future goals allows us to be prepared for difficulties.
Strategy sessions: Listen to the full episode to know how Tim works with his clients in helping them strategize, review, assess, and adjust their plans to improve their businesses or organizations.
Mechanisms: Mechanisms allow us to have structure and systems in place to gather data and get input.
Use systems and tools to stay on track, be accountable, and not lose focus. Find project management tools that work best for you to monitor your plans.

[44:30] Fourth Category: Resources
Don't isolate yourself or limit your connections with other people. Don't feel embarrassed about asking people for support.
Do not feel guilty or ashamed about asking people for help. We are in a society where we've got to begin reaching out and helping people more.
Begin building leaders and grow your team. Think about others' needs; build and encourage the people around you.
Self-awareness. Knowing ourselves is the best way to recognize our strengths, weaknesses, and passions.
Be with a wise counsel. Be with a coach, mentor, or someone who holds you accountable and initiates tough conversations with love and compassion.

[46:03] "I didn't have answers for a lot of what was going on and I began isolating myself. Do not isolate yourself because it becomes really easy to start reacting to things and becoming — I'll use a strong word here — more of a victim instead of being proactive, and taking charge of your future, and moving forward with goals, and establishing what you're supposed to do and accomplish." - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy The Podcast?
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January 25, 2021Restoring Nations Through Reconstructing Work in Ministry with Mark Appleyard
With all the versions of truth around us, it’s easy to fall into the pit of deception. We often forget that Jesus is the only and absolute truth. When it comes to ministry, there are many deceptions and misalignments that can lead us astray from God’s love. But we have to remember that everything we do aligns with seeking God’s Kingdom. We have to operate from this perspective to build a ministry with the Father’s love at its core.
In this episode, we talk to Mark Appleyard, a pastor and mentor. Mark firmly believes that as people of God, we must restore nations to the fullness of His image. He shares how he relentlessly seeks to revolutionize ministry to spread God's love. Mark also successfully created Anothen, a micro church that has changed over 15,000 lives.
Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to incorporate ministry and God’s truth into your life.
Resources
Bible
Think, Speak, Live: Business from Heaven's Perspective by Mark Appleyard
The Chosen T.V. series
Barna: State of the Church, research by Barna Group
Boardroom of the Inner Man by Julie Appleyard
The Worldometer
YouChurch at Subsplash, Google Play, Apple App Store, and Apple T.V. on Roku

3 Reasons to Listen:
Understand how to discern God's truth and love.
Learn how to apply ministry in your work.
Discover how the virtual micro-church, Anothen, was created.

About Mark
Mark Appleyard is a church pastor, business and leadership mentor, published author, and a global public speaker. He is also the founder of the micro-church movement, Anothen.
If you'd like to reach out to Mark, you can contact him on their website, LinkedIn, or send an email to [email protected].
Episode Highlights[03:08] What Mark Does
Mark and his wife believe that God, through His people, can restore nations to the fullness of His image.
They advocate for their belief through coaching business leaders of all sizes and working in micro-churches.

[5:34] What “Restoring Nations” Means
The primary thing that Jesus did was not to defend but to reveal the Father.
That said, “restoring nations” means inspiring people to be revealers of the Father's heart or love.

[8:00] Humanity’s Position in Revealing God
There are indicators that we are doing very well and, at the same time, very poorly.
We are doing poorly because of the election cycle, where we end up trying to manipulate other people's behavior.
But when Mark sees what the people he connects with does, he realizes that we are also doing very well.
Right now, there is a great opportunity for hope and expectancy.

[10:07] “To take hold of the opportunity of a lifetime, you got to take hold of it within the lifetime of the opportunity.” - Click Here to Tweet This[11:26] Deception vs. Hope
Deception is a crooked line making itself appear straight.
Truth is Jesus; he is the straight line. Anything misaligned from Him is deceptive.
You have to be hyper-intentional of what the truth would say, its inflections and tones.

[17:37] “If you don't spend time with someone, you will not know their voice and know who they are.” - Click Here to Tweet This[18:04] How to Develop a Relationship with the Father
Mark uses a tool called the S.O.A.P. model of journaling: scripture, observation, application, and prayer.
Journaling regularly though this model changes the trajectory of your spiritual life.
The real intentionality in that process zeroes the laser pointer of the Holy Spirit talking to you. It’s full of “me,” “my,” and “I” statements.

[21:39] Mark's Life Before Moving to the U.S.
Mark grew up in a dairy farming community at Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Melbourne in Australia.
He did not become a believer until his late teens. Meanwhile, his business side roots from doing an apprenticeship as an electrician and running a small electrical subcontracting business.
He ended up in ministry in his early 20s and was always co-pastoring until he encountered his spirit-filled life.
Mark then went to Hawaii, where he met a pastor from North Carolina. Two years later, Mark joined him to serve as staff at Crossroads, United Methodist Church.

[27:46] Balancing Work and Ministry
Mark believes that pastors are not the most influential spiritual leaders in the world.
Pastors tend to hold the mortgage on what ministry is, and Mark wants to smash this idea. It’s all ministry; not one is more valid than the other.
A person in business has a more significant influence because he has already demonstrated favor over towns, cities, and nations.
It is saddening for Mark to see people in business building their own thing-dom instead of God's Kingdom.

[29:01] “There is ministry and there is work as ministry. It's all ministry, and one is not more valid than the other.” - Click Here to Tweet This[31:27] On People in Business Who are Building Their Thing-dom
Mark quotes Colossians Chapter 1 in the Bible, where it explains the supremacy of Christ. He also quotes Matthew 28, where Jesus says that all authority is given to Him.
Mark refers to Corinthians 13 and 14, where it says to let love be your highest goal.
Love is the central nucleus that everything else orbits. For love to be love, it has to be in a culture of freedom that does not seek to control.

[33:09] “Love has just become the central thesis around which everything else orbits. Love has become the lens through which we view everything.” - Click Here to Tweet This[34:56] The D.P.R. Paradigm
Mark introduces the D.P.R. Paradigm, which groups Christians as “decreases,” “polices,” and “releases.”
Decreases are those who don’t submit to the authority of Jesus nor who access the power of the Holy Spirit.
Polices are those who submit to the authority but don’t access power. They set up rules around them to manipulate behavior to look like the supernatural.
Releases submit themselves to the old authority of Jesus and access the power of the Holy Spirit.

[37:42] Practical Application of Sharing God's Love
If you want to run a business, then KPIs will be your primary metric of success.
A Kingdom business's primary metric is K.R.I.s: key relationship indicators. These are honor, respect, dignity, and creativity.
With K.R.I.s, we can operate from a position of Kingdom freedom instead of performance-based fear and competitiveness.

[39:39] “How can I find a way to speak life into someone? How can I see the real person as the primary goal rather than how can I manipulate them to get this deal? That's a Kingdom business.” - Click Here to Tweet This[43:32] Creating Anothen
Mark refers to John 3:3, where Nicodemus asks Jesus what he must do to inherit God's Kingdom. Jesus tells Nicodemus to be born again.
The word “anothen” means “from above.”
Anothen was birthed to help people think, speak, and live on earth in all aspects of life as it is in heaven.
The institutional body of Christ is no longer working for most business leaders. They deconstructed everything that they built in the ministry to build something that genuinely has love at its center.
Listen to the full episode to learn about the logistical birthing of Anothen in detail!

[52:17] Deconstruction of Work in Ministry
The metric of ministry success for the longest time is how big your church is. The church building is a status symbol for pastors.
While journaling and fasting, Mark discussed with the Lord to change the metric. The metric will be whether or not he was able to facilitate an encounter between God and people.
They launched around two years ago and now have micro-churches in five countries and have already reached 15,000 people. As part of that, they were also able to develop a system of coaching and training micro-church leaders.

[59:09] The Micro-church Model of Ministry
For Mark, having Anothen during the pandemic is not the goal but a by-product.
He explains that the Christian community does not talk about scalability. Hence, the micro-church is a very efficient model of ministry.

[01:04:28] Insights on Local Churches Months From Now
Research shows that there will be a 20% decline in open churches.
Anothen has proven for five years that virtual discipleship is just as impactful as being in a room together.
There’ll be a shift toward a leaner model of the expression and answers versions of the church we have right now.

[01:09:09] Business Solutions Coaching of Anothen
He knows how to heed God's voice, and he wants to help business leaders learn to do the same.
They refuse to sign contracts because they want to rely on mutual trust in building the Kingdom.
There is no right or wrong answer on how much a client must pay.

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January 18, 2021How Do We Seek God in Everything with Mike Thakur
Have you ever felt conflicted about being a Christian entrepreneur? You may encounter situations where you are pulled to work full-time in ministry or business, surrounded by opinions of what you should do. Moreover, the side-by-side pressures from these two and the lack of understanding peers can get incredibly overwhelming. But always remember: you are not alone in your fight.
In this episode, we talk to Mike Thakur, a Christian entrepreneur, on how he seeks God in everything, including business. Mike shares how this mindset guided his attitude in serving customers and his views on money. His love for God also helped him create a genuine community with startup entrepreneurs and self-sustaining communities.
Listen to the episode if you want to find out how you can thrive as a Christian entrepreneur!
Resources
National Portal to The Gabriel Project
Podfest Multimedia Expo
Shield Bearer
Grameen Bank
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3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn how Mike views the importance of community and exceptional service.
Discover how you can seek God in business.
Understand how we are not owners but rather stewards of money and success.

About Mike
Mike Thakur is an entrepreneur with a huge heart for service, who has founded five startups in the business and non-profit space. As the founder of WorkLodge, he supports businesses and entrepreneurs with a flexible workspace and fosters a community. Each year, the social enterprise contributes a percentage of gross revenue to the Gabriel Foundation, a non-profit they founded to help the underprivileged.
If you're interested in learning more about Mike's work, you can check his website, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up with his projects. You can also listen to The Mike Thakur Show on his website, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Episode Highlights[02:42] Mike’s Elevator Pitch
Mike rebuilds amazing workspaces and makes them accessible to small or mid-sized businesses.
He uses the money he makes from that to change the world through The Gabriel Project.
Listen to the full episode to learn about Mike’s Guinness World Record participation as a speaker in the recent Podfest!

[05:38] Mike’s Experiences with Startups
Mike shares his experiences working with five different startups. These startups include an internet consultancy, an electronics reseller business, a church, a coworking office space, and The Gabriel Project.
At one period, he ran the largest sales team in an entire business and reaped about a billion dollars in revenue.
For him, being hyper-focused is a critical part of his personality that gets him to make things happen. He has a very singular “go big or go home” mind process.

[12:35] Fusing Faith and Business
Mike has experienced working entirely on business, entirely on ministry, and a hybrid of the two.
His experiences led him to focus on business primarily, using it to support a non-profit to help others.
We usually value what we are involved in the most, making us opinionated about what others are doing.

[16:41] All About WorkLodge
WorkLodge was founded on a need to create and provide a workspace and community for entrepreneurs. This was before coworking spaces became a trend.
Established in 2013, the company has helped many entrepreneurs focus on their business by providing facilities.
The goal was to build a meaningful network of organic, two-way relationships.

[21:33] “People need to be connected to other people. We are built in the image of a God who is three in one, there is clearly something there. He isn't an island, and we aren’t made to be that way either.” - Click Here to Tweet This[22:21] A Heart for Exceptional Service
For Mike, exceptional service is treating everyone the same as you would with God.
A heart for service means caring and being genuinely interested in others. When you genuinely care, there is no need for a “checklist.”
As a business, they have set guiding principles and core values early on to help them discover what they aspire to be. They want to be authentic, passionate, generous, humble, and be a little “bonkers.”
One of their principles is to do what’s best for the business, including taking care of people. Processing everything through that lens helps Mike find answers and know the directions he needs.

[22:22] “The idea of exceptional service is . . . the Bible says that whatever you do, do it as if you do it for God.” - Click Here to Tweet This[29:04] The COVID Impact on the Community
From a staffing perspective, there is a lot of anxiety, worry, and fear surrounding the pandemic.
It’s hard for him to see colleagues’ businesses fail. Their empty coworking space amplifies that feeling of loss.
The current employment situation makes it hard for Mike and his team to recruit and get the staffing level back up.
He believes that communities are more important now than ever. Social media is popular because it fosters connection with others. But then, Mike believes that online interactions can never replace physical ones.
With their business’s nature, they didn’t see a lot of success with their membership base conducting virtual get-togethers.

[37:26] The Struggle with Money
Mike shares how he hates money. He hates what it does, what it stands for, what it does to society, the world, and people.
It’s heartbreaking how people do things they don’t want to do for the paycheck.
Two forces create the endless pursuit of money: creating systems where things are expensive and borrowing money to get them. It’s a cycle that keeps us trapped.
Learn to live modestly. Don’t spend more than what you make; do not become a slave to anything.

[41:46] Defining of Success
Mike owes his success to having a childhood where he never got free money; he always had to work for it
There are many CEOs who grew up poor. Their experiences help them manage and stretch their money, guiding them to be more careful with their expenditure.

[45:57] Stewardship Over Money
Mike shares the internal pressure he feels as a leader in keeping his customers and staff satisfied through his business.
As a leader, he has to pivot, change, and evolve quicker and faster.
Another layer of this pressure is the urge to help people through his non-profit organization.
He views money as a gift from God and a way of God’s trust in him. Because of this, he always aims to handle his finances well.

[50:13] “Because I feel like the more (money) you get, the more you feel like you're gonna wrap your hands around it. And the more pressure you feel about not wanting to lose it all, and I'm having to fight hard to keep the perspective that I've got nothing to lose, because it's not mine anyway.” - Click Here to Tweet This[51:10] The Gabriel Project
Gabriel Project is a full-on 501(c)(3) organization. Their goal is to give at least 10% of their gross revenue.
It focuses on three specific areas: orphan children and children in extreme situations, women victims of human trafficking and physical abuse, and folks who need emergency assistance. The majority of the focus is on the first two.
They partner up with organizations and support groups for their cause. The Gabriel Project aims to create self-sustaining communities that can help each other.
Their goal is to send a couple of people who are experts in entrepreneurship and spiritual development to a developing area. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the international projects of the Gabriel Project!

[01:03:27] Making Things Work
We all have the ability to learn, grow, develop, and create. What we do with the skills we learned is down to us for a lot of it.
You have to learn to do the hard work and hustle for the results you want.
Mike believes that anyone can do great things with the right drive and motivation.

[01:04:54] “We have to just accept that we were created with the ability to learn, grow, develop, create. What do we do with that is down to us for a lot of it.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:07:59] The Mike Thakur Show
Mike started his podcast because he struggled to find Christian entrepreneurs with whom he can relate.
Through the podcast, he hopes to inspire and make connections with fellow Christian entrepreneurs.
Moving forward, he wants to continue figuring out the balance of devoting time to seek His Kingdom and keeping that perspective within the business.

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January 11, 2021Establishing Your Calling: Kingdom-Focused Business and Women in Leadership with Cherice Stoltzfus
Finding our calling is a challenging journey of continuous growth, honing, and identity building. For many of us, our calling and purpose is tied to leadership and business. And while we have many great leaders today, the majority of them are men. However, many amazing women are born leaders who can change and impact the world. By developing nameless collaborations, men and women can work together toward achieving purpose and Kingdom advancement.
In today's episode, Cherice Stoltzfus joins us to relay her story of purpose and the challenges she went through to achieve it. She emphasizes the importance of women's leadership and participation in business through her organization, Nameless Collaborative. Cherice reiterates how men and women should complement each other. She also talks about security and how we can work to achieve it.
If you are currently at a place where you are establishing your calling, then this episode is for you.
Resources
Nameless Collaborative
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3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn more about finding your calling and purpose.
Know the role and importance of women in businesses and leadership.
Find out which word in Seek, Go, Create resonated with Cherice the most.

About Cherice
Cherice Stoltzfus is the founder of Nameless Collaborative, which aims to encourage and connect women in leadership roles. Cherice has 20 years of experience in ministry leadership. Together with her husband, Dwayne, she also founded several businesses and Kingdom-focused projects in the United States and internationally.
To connect with Cherice and her organization, you may send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Episode Highlights[02:51] What Cherice Does
Her life has two different categories: home life and running an organization.
She founded the Nameless Collaborative in 2017 for Christian women in leadership.
The organization connects international Christian women leaders into forming a community.

[05:20] Cherice’s Background
She grew up in a dysfunctional, broken home.
Cherice grew up in California but moved to Idaho at the age 14 to live with her father.
A friend from school invited her to a youth group one night, where she heard the voice of God for the first time.
That night, she gave her life to the Lord, which changed everything. This experience was the foundation of her relationship with God, along with the rest of her life and relationships.

[10:39] Challenges as a Teen
Although there were still challenges, Cherice felt a call to ministry after her encounter that night. The whole trajectory of her life, including her plans, changed because of it.
Cherice wanted to learn the foundation of the word “ministry” and start her leadership journey in the ministry. She ended up going to Christ for the Nation, a bible school in Dallas.
Despite facing pressure to go to a traditional college, she felt instant belongingness in the bible school.

[14:05] What Calling Means
Calling is the innate desire we feel inside of our hearts to make a difference. It is purpose.
Cherice had a great desire in her heart to minister. While she didn’t know exactly what that would look like, she knew she wanted to start there.
The vision of Nameless Collaborative is for women who have a clear understanding of their purpose. Furthermore, they must be on the path to creating a ministry, organization, or a Kingdom-focused business.
Cherice and her husband felt the same calling when they first met: to go to the unreached people groups.
But purpose changes over time. Upon learning, growing, and evaluating the situation, she and her husband started their first business in 2006, which became a success.

[24:22] Business in the Christian Realm
Business in the Christian realm is a blue ocean; it is so wide open. However, she feels Christianity is somewhat behind in the world of business.
Cherice and her husband moved to China for a year in 2010. There, they built a legally-licensed marketing company with a Chinese business partner, distributing Christian content on over 20 websites in China.
Through the years they were overseas, they worked with different business partners. Some of them were family members.
Good and open communication is key to avoiding issues when running a business from a distance.
They constantly remind themselves of the work they’re doing because, as humans, we can get discouraged fast. Everything is part of God’s plan.

[31:53] “We have to continue to remind each other all the time of the work we're doing because you get discouraged fast.” - Click Here to Tweet This[33:35] Weighing Between Business and Calling
Cherice did not struggle with balancing ministry and business.
All is ministry as long as you’re obedient to God’s calling for the season.
Everyday life is ministry, not just your occupation.
Listen to the full episode to know how Cherice’s family acquired and overcame the COVID-19 infection.

[42:55] How Nameless Collaborative Began
Cherice got the idea to build the organization after seeing her husband collaborate with men in business.
It dawned upon her how these types of collaborations are rare with women.
Cherice envisioned the organization as a community of women who lead and understand the dynamics of being a leader.
She then began to look for women that could “sharpen” each other.
It is called the “Nameless” because it is not about making their names great but making His name great to advance the Kingdom.

[47:43] The Dynamic Among Women Leaders
The atmosphere was collaborative rather than competitive.
Women are free to share what they do and who they are.
Nobody's bragging because everyone is of high capacity.
Everyone feels secure in who God wants them to be and what He’s called them to do.

[50:40] How You Can Work Toward Security
Cherice believes that security is found in your identity. Without identity, security is going to be a struggle.
Always maintain a posture of service and try to create a culture of serving.
Do not compete. Be real, and don’t put yourself in a position that’s fake.
Rather than focusing on prolonging insecurity, spend your time on what God has called us to do as Christians.
Leaders should always be in a position of cultivating.

[53:11] “A lot of us can call ourselves Christians, but I think it comes down to that relationship that you have with the Lord. It is a daily surrender to Him.” - Click Here to Tweet This[57:12] The Importance of a Routine
Cherice follows a regular morning routine that includes working out with her husband and spending alone time before the kids wake up.
Stewardship starts with yourself.
She feels like a different person whenever she fails to follow her routine.
Cherice spends some time in her routine to sit with the Father and be at the right place of peace.
It’s important to prioritize activities for the day. Cherice organizes activities in a planner and separates them into home life and work priorities.

[01:01:28] “Even if you have no spiritual relationship, just sit down quietly and try to listen.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:03:37] What Men Need to Know About Working with Women
Women and men were created to complement each other and work together.
Be secure enough to listen to a woman’s point of view.
Find ways to work together.
Have a humble heart—you might not have all of the answers.

[01:07:14] Reaching Out and Connecting with Nameless Collaborative
Cherice works with people from different backgrounds. She looks for women who can lead other people.
She hopes to connect with women in a place of leadership and who need that kind of community around them.
Listen to the full podcast to learn more about Nameless Collaborative’s current and upcoming projects!

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January 04, 2021Understanding God’s Design with Jessie Lee Perez
Humans are misunderstood creatures. We have high expectations of each other, and we don't truly understand people, much less ourselves. The lessons from knowing color and temperament can aid us to have a deeper comprehension of ourselves so that we can have better relationships with others and with God.
In this episode, we feature Jessie Lee Perez, book author, business expert, and a True Colors Certified Facilitator. Join us as we discuss her journey from childhood to her career and passion for transforming lives through speaking color. Aside from her life experience, she also shares her traveling stories and her relationship with the Lord.
Listen to this episode to learn more about yourself — what color you might be, your temperament, and other colorful insights about life.
Resources
Color By Design by Jessie Lee Perez
True Colors Workshop
StrengthsFinder2.0 by Tom Rath of Gallup
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People by Leslie Giblin
Episode Details

3 Reasons to Listen:
Know how traveling can expand your mind and make you appreciate life.
Discover powerful insights behind knowing the language of colors and your temperament.
Learn how God moves in our lives, speaks through prayer, and guides us to the path we ought to take.

About Jessie
Jessie Lee Perez is the author of Color By Design, a book about the four color personalities that may help you in your journey of self-discovery and improvement. She is also a business expert and a lifelong traveler. A certified facilitator of True Colors workshops, her passion involves transforming individuals and communities and pushing them to succeed.
Are you interested in reaching out to Jessie? You can contact her through her website.
Episode Highlights[07:11] Jessie’s Adventurous Spirit
A traveler at heart, Jessie has already worked in 16 nations. She used to work in international logistics and frequented Central America.
She has an interesting ancestry. Her great-grandfather is the carpenter and architect for the Titanic’s grand staircase, and another is a Jewish rabbi.
She is passionate about helping people all over the world understand God's design of temperament.
She traveled the world in 20 days by herself with no cellphone and just a backpack.

[14:51] On Traveling and Understanding Culture
Being able to travel stretches and expands your life experience and knowledge base.
Going to another country allows you to discover a completely different worldview and perspective other than your own.
Be intentional in trying to learn a specific culture. This includes eating exotic food, learning the languages, and understanding the social norms.
Becoming more keen about your daily routines will help you appreciate your life even more.

[16:59] “These things that we take for granted is how people do life. It is not how most people do life. And it'll not only make you value and appreciate what you have more, but it'll also give you a framework to speak from with a much larger knowledge base than you would have had before.” - Click Here to Tweet This[18:13] Childhood and Growing Up
Her parents didn't have a lot of money when she was a child, but she was very content. Her original bedroom was a bathroom, and there was a bunk bed over the tub.
She was lonely and friendless in a small town. As a child, she had a lot of pent-up anger.
Despite her past situation, she had great childhood memories.

[27:06] Jessie’s Career
She was laid off from her work at a dentist’s office.
Out of desperation, she went to the temp agency and was assigned to a paper-pushing job for a logistics company. The company recognized her excellent work performance.
God tells us to serve with excellence. Even if you don’t know the Lord yet, operating in his principles will work.
Don’t be afraid to take the leap when it comes to your career goals.

[29:30] “Don't be afraid to jump and reach for things. Because the worst that somebody can say is ‘No.’ And ‘No’ doesn't actually set you back. ‘No’ just says it wasn't your door and that's okay.” - Click Here to Tweet This[29:50] The Lord’s Plan
Her prayer of being able to travel the world became a reality with her current job. She eventually got recruited by NASA.
God spoke to her through her manager and said that she should continue her academic degree. She balanced full-time work and full-time school.
A lot of people think that God only moves in our lives when we give our lives to him.
Knowing God means appreciating his plan for the path you must take. He puts the desire in our hearts, and he manifests it in our lives.

[39:31] Redefining Success
Education is really important, but we get most of it from life experience. Never stop learning because there’s so much to learn.
We have our own paths which lead to different types of success.
Helping people is a step closer to success. Jessie believes that her True Colors Personality Assessment can transform lives.
God put it in Jessie’s heart to write a book, which was the best way to share the relevance of True Colors.

[41:08] “My success will certainly not be somebody else's success, because we're on different paths. But can I look back and say that I have taken every opportunity that I believe I was supposed to take? If the answer is yes, I'm closer to success. Can I look back and say, I have helped people I was supposed to help? If my answer is yes, I feel like I'm closer to success.” - Click Here to Tweet This[52:03] Colors and Personality Assessments
Myers–Briggs and other famous personality tests may give accurate results. The problem lies in not knowing what to do with such information.
In True Colors, there are four colors (blue, green, orange, gold), and everybody is a spectrum of it. It is ranked by the most influencing (bright) to the least (pale).
We want to understand the colors to know who we are and how we communicate with other people.
True Colors helps you learn more about your relationships and how you can further improve yourself.

[01:03:08] “When we understand what colors is really all about, it's all about relationships. It's all about, ‘How do I work with who I am? Find what you have that is such a value to who [you are] and how can we work together to fill those gaps that we have within our own spectrums?’.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:04:40] Speaking in Color
Who we are is different from how we are.
God fulfills our spectrum and the colors we lack because Jesus is 100% of every color.
We can never be good enough on our own. We need to have a relationship with God to make us whole.
Being able to speak in color allows for success, community, empathy, and life transformation.
What’s next for Jessie is exploring the colors of the characters in the Bible.

[01:08:43] “When you learn to speak color, you're not only setting yourself up for success, but you are becoming part of a community to build other people for success as well.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
Seek Go Create is for anyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new. We share topics, stories, and conversations that allow us to rethink how we live, work, and lead.
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