Imagine losing nearly 100 employees in just 90 days and coming out stronger—this is the raw, unfiltered journey of Jason Illian.

In this episode, Whitney and Jason talk about turning major setbacks into strategic wins, building values-driven teams that thrive in crisis, and disrupting your own business before the market does.

If you’re an entrepreneur seeking real, hard-earned leadership insight, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Own Your Future – Don’t rely solely on external funding; build control into your business model.
• Build Complementary Teams – Surround yourself with values-aligned leaders who challenge and sharpen you.
• Lead with Faith – Let biblical principles and the Holy Spirit guide decisions, even at the cost of profits.

Tune in and turn your biggest challenges into your greatest competitive advantage! 

Timestamps
0:00:36 - Introduction of Jason Ilian and episode theme
0:02:27 - Challenges of raising capital during market changes
0:05:35 - Importance of controlling business future
0:11:22 - Difficult experience of laying off 100 employees
0:18:20 - Disrupting yourself before the market does
0:22:22 - Strategic investment in Dude Perfect
0:26:08 - Prioritizing significance over success
0:30:47 - Effective leadership and conflict resolution
0:33:35 - Role of spiritual disciplines in leadership

Connect with Jason Illian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonillian/
Website: https://www.highmountcap.com/, https://dudeperfect.com/

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