Pillars of Purpose

Drew Larison of Five Door Media discusses marketing strategies for small businesses, particularly in the cleaning industry. Key Takeaways - Five Door Media specializes in marketing for cleaning companies, focusing on a niche for better results - The "Five Door Method" helps diagnose and optimize paid ad campaigns through platform, creative, targeting, post-ad engagement, and sales - Vide...

Dr. Janelle Martin discusses her experience with her daughter's addiction and recovery, and her book "Losing Her, Finding Us". Key Takeaways - Dr. Martin's daughter struggled with drug addiction as a teenager, leading to a crisis point and intensive treatment - The recovery process transformed both their lives, rebuilding their relationship and inspiring Dr. Martin's career c...

Dr. Tim Elmore is founder of Growing Leaders (GrowingLeaders.com), an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Since founding Growing Leaders in 2003, Elmore has spoken to over 500,000 leaders in businesses, universities, athletic teams and non-profit organizations, including The Home Depot, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, American Eagle and Chick-fil-A a...

Dr. Dave Jones discusses faith, sports psychology, and entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways - Parents should focus on making sports fun for kids under 15, avoiding pressure and prioritizing enjoyment - Dr. Dave emphasizes the importance of leading by example in faith and business - Psychology plays a crucial role in marketing, sports performance, and personal growth - Dr. Dave's latest book "O...

Part 2 of 2. Matthew and Hannah share the story of the son Noah, who passed away on March 9, 2020. Their conversation is raw and heartfelt around how their son transformed their lives. Their prayer is that this conversation is encouraging, challenging, and inspiring. They also briefly discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and how they engage with their faith amongst evil. You can subscr...

Part 1 of 2. Matthew interviews his wife, Hannah, about their family journey. They talk about dating, college life, early marriage, parenting, and why they chose homeschooling. This episode is full of faith, family values, and real-life lessons for parents and couples. You can subscribe to the podcast at https://matthewefird.com. Are you a seasonal business owner who's struggling to make ends meet...

Austin McMillan, owner of Flywheel Financial, discusses entrepreneurship, business acquisition, and financial management for small businesses. Key Takeaways - Flywheel Financial provides outsourced accounting services for small businesses, helping owners focus on growth - Austin emphasizes the importance of understanding financial metrics and creating a "winnable game" for business owners - Regula...

Matthew Efird introduces the Belief Builders podcast, which aims to explore individuals' spiritual journeys and the influence of faith on their lives. He shared his own faith journey, highlighting key moments that shaped his beliefs and strengthened his faith. Throughout the discussion, Matthew emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom and inspiration from various sources to deepen one's faith,...

Robert Heath, Sr., CEO of Legacy Leadership Consulting Group discusses his book Thriving in Chaos. He talks about how to navigate life's demands while aligning everything you do with your true purpose. He discusses the principles around living with purpose—especially for leaders and individuals looking to manage their responsibilities with clarity and intention. You can subscribe to the podcas...

Laure Hoffman discusses her journey with Iron Forums and integrating faith in the workplace Key Takeaways - Laure launched Iron Forums for women in 2023, filling a critical need for female business owners to connect and grow spiritually/professionally - Iron Forums provides a unique space for business owners to receive faith-based counsel and accountability from peers without conflicts of interest...

Tyler Martin, fractional CFO and business advisor, discusses his career journey and insights for small business owners. Key Takeaways - Tyler provides fractional CFO services for businesses in the $1-10M revenue range, helping with financial strategy and growth - Key advice: Focus on systems, delegation, cash flow management, and leadership skills early on in business - Tyler hosts two podcasts: "...

Rebekah Black, founder of Jambos, discusses her faith journey and nonprofit work providing pajamas to children in foster care. Key Takeaways - Jambos started in 2018, providing new pajamas to kids in foster care as a way to share God's love - Grew rapidly from serving 843 kids in year 1 to over 100,000 across 50 states and 18 countries - Went viral on TikTok in 2022, serving 16,000 kids in 7 w...

Randy Hain discusses his new book "Practical Virtue" and his experiences as an executive coach and author. Key Takeaways - Randy Hain's new book "Practical Virtue" is aimed at Gen Z and early career professionals, focusing on developing leadership virtues - As an executive coach, Randy emphasizes helping individual leaders thrive rather than focusing broadly on company culture - Randy recommends a...

Matthew Efird introduces The Family Table podcast, which focuses on family values and experiences. He shares personal details about his family, including their traditions and the format of the podcast. He also discusses the core values and parenting strategies within his family, emphasizing the importance of respect, helping each other, responsibility, and independence. Additionally, he details th...

Clay Scroggins provides insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and navigating work/life priorities. Key Takeaways - Clay transitioned from full-time ministry to corporate speaking, following his passion and wife's encouragement - Mentorship is crucial, but should be approached strategically with clear expectations and follow-through - Balancing work and family requires intentionality, setti...

Gabrielle Mills discusses integrating faith and business. Key Takeaways - Gabrielle's faith journey evolved from childhood Catholicism to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus - She integrates faith into her business (Sourced) through open discussions, charitable giving, and seeing God's provision - As a parent, Gabrielle focuses on keeping faith present in the home while letting God work in h...

Leroy Hite discusses his entrepreneurial journey and experiences. Key Takeaways - Leroy built a luxury firewood company called Cutting Edge Firewood from scratch, growing it to 35 employees before a successful exit - He emphasized the importance of resilience, creativity, and embracing challenges in entrepreneurship - Faith played a significant role in Leroy's journey, providing guidance and stren...

Author Kate Battistelli discusses her new book on empty nesting and her experiences as a mother and grandmother. Key Takeaways - Kate Battistelli, mother of Christian singer Francesca Battistelli, has written a new book called "The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name" - The book aims to help empty nesters find new purpose and meaning after their children leave home - Kate emph...

AC Lockyer discusses his entrepreneurial journey and insights for business owners Key Takeaways - Success requires being coachable, moldable, and humble - recognizing you don't know everything - Specialize and focus on one core business rather than diversifying too broadly - Leverage mentors and coaches, submitting to their guidance and accountability - Build relationships and get out of the h...

Joe Iannone discusses faith, business, and personal growth. Key Takeaways - Agape love in business: Prioritizing others' success and well-being over self-interest - IQ, EI, and SI: Balancing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence for holistic success - Faith integration: Applying Christian principles daily, not just during religious services - Generational wisdom: Respecting paren...

Ricky Kalmon discusses leveraging mindset for business growth and personal development. Key Takeaways - Mindset is a critical "hard skill" for business success, not just a soft skill - Daily relaxation/breathing practice (10 min) can significantly improve focus and reduce stress - Rewriting internal "software" and vocabulary is key to overcoming limiting beliefs - Kalmon's books/app provide 14-day...

Clay Garrett with Campfire Gentleman, discusses how fathers and husbands focused on purposeful living. Key Takeaways - Campfire Gentleman is built around 5 core principles: family, purpose, growth, health, and simplicity - Clay started this venture after being laid off during the pandemic, which led him to reassess his priorities and seek more meaningful work - The newsletter aims to help men, par...

Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of evyAI discusses leveraging LinkedIn and AI for business growth. Key Takeaways - LinkedIn has over 1 billion users, making it a powerful networking platform for businesses of all sizes - evyAI offers AI-powered tools to optimize LinkedIn usage, including content creation and relationship building - Personalized, strategic networking on LinkedIn can lead to high-quality custome...

Nick Nickell discusses his faith journey and life wisdom to encourage believers. Key Takeaways - Nick's faith journey included 8 years of "spiritual wandering" before truly understanding the gospel at a PCA church where a pastor clearly explained that all people are sinners in need of salvation - Personal disciplines (physical placement of devotionals, tracking accomplishments, creating accountabi...

Francie Jain discusses her entrepreneurial journey and insights from founding Terawatt, a B2B marketplace for professional coaching. Key Takeaways - Terawatt connects organizations with coaches, focusing on healthcare to reduce employee turnover and improve workplace dynamics - Building a value-based business requires persistence and adaptability; it took Francie ~9 years to find the right busines...