In this episode of The Deal Podcast, hosts Josh Wilson and Jude David sit down with Paul George, consultant, speaker, and host of The Paul George Show, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, faith, business, and life after the exit.

Paul shares his personal mission framework, “Love God, serve others, and die with no regrets,” and explains how a lack of personal clarity often leads to broken businesses, burnout, and regret after successful exits.

The discussion explores the contrast between nonprofit and for profit leadership, the role of mission and values in building scalable companies, and why many founders wait too long to think about succession, legacy, and life beyond ownership.

Listeners will hear honest insights on:

• Why profit and purpose are not opposites
• How attachment to money and identity can quietly undermine leaders
• What happens when founders sell their business without a plan for what’s next
• How faith, discernment, and discipline show up in real-world dealmaking
• Why the most successful exits are prepared years in advance

This episode is for founders, operators, and investors who want to build businesses that last, exit well, and live with clarity beyond the transaction.

Connect with the Guest:

Paul George: LinkedIn

Connect with the Hosts & The Deal Podcast:

Joshua Wilson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thedealpodcast