Proximity with Ken Joslin

Josh Porter, PA-C, scaled from two clinic locations to five, nearly tripled revenue, and grew his team fast but the most important growth happened where nobody posts screenshots: in his marriage, his faith, and the story he tells himself when pressure hits. We talk with Josh, the founder of Optimize You, about what it really takes to lead through discomfort and why “more business tactics” is rarel...

A door doesn’t open because you want it to, it opens when the right signal hits the receiver. That’s the picture I can’t stop thinking about as I introduce the 14 Frequencies of Proximity and why I’ve taught for years that proximity is a cheat code. When you look back at your biggest growth moments in faith, health, relationships, business, or finances, chances are they’re tied to a relationship a...

If you’ve ever wondered why you can have big goals, strong work ethic, and solid routines yet still feel stuck, we think the answer is closer than you realize. Proximity is a cheat code, and we’re kicking off a brand new series built around Ken Jocelyn’s upcoming book, 14 Frequencies of Proximity. The premise is direct: our life doesn’t move by intention, it moves by proximity. When the signals ar...

What if everything you've been taught about building wealth is wrong? Ryan D Lee shares how he walked away from a six-figure corporate salary after just four years by implementing a financial strategy that bypasses Wall Street entirely. His journey began during the 2008 financial crisis when he lost nearly 80% of his savings and almost lost his family, forcing him to question the traditional...

Have you ever wondered what happens when you finally stop living for everyone else and start becoming who you're truly meant to be? Kelly Chase, fresh from celebrating her 40th birthday, takes us on a raw and revealing journey through self-discovery, personal power, and finding authentic purpose in this captivating conversation. Kelly opens up about her recent solo wellness retreat in Mexico,...

Travis Winfield takes us on a powerful journey from his 24-year Navy career to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionize how military families experience real estate transactions nationwide. The conversation begins with raw honesty as Travis shares the profound impact of traumatic experiences during his military service, including losing a sailor under his comm...

Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs manage multiple successful businesses while maintaining balance in their lives? Sandy Moll, who runs five thriving companies with her husband while working just 15 hours a week, reveals her secrets in this transformative conversation. Sandy shares her journey from being an overwhelmed single mother entrepreneur to discovering the power of stillness in business le...

The way we view money fundamentally shapes our business decisions and outcomes. For faith-based entrepreneurs, understanding that we don't face a money problem but a management problem transforms everything about our approach to finances. When I realized that God doesn't reward hustle but instead rewards faithful management, it completely shifted my perspective as a business owner. Luke...

Meet Shane Seo, arguably Atlanta's most quietly successful real estate investor, who transformed from a self-described "nerdy" introvert into a multimillion-dollar property mogul—all while maintaining his humble demeanor and servant's heart. This captivating conversation reveals how Shane's background in Taekwondo (his father was one of the first Koreans to bring the marti...

What happens when a firefighter-paramedic witnesses the failures of our healthcare system firsthand? For Sam Tejada, it sparked a revolution that's transforming wellness across America. Sam's story begins as the youngest child of Dominican immigrants who settled in Wisconsin, where his parents worked tirelessly as architects to provide opportunities for their children. From this foundati...

What if the financial stress you're experiencing isn't actually a money problem at all? The root issue many faith-based entrepreneurs face isn't about cash flow or revenue—it's about stewardship. This episode challenges the common belief that God promotes hustle. Contrary to popular entrepreneurial thinking, God doesn't reward constant motion and frantic activity. He rewar...

What if the secret to transforming your life isn't found in radical changes or overnight success stories, but in the power of small, consistent actions?  In this episode of As the Leader Grows, I'm excited to share the philosophy that helped me lose nearly 100 pounds of body fat and build a thriving business ecosystem - "incremental, not monumental." This powerful concept remin...

Pastor Tim Price's journey from addiction to purpose unfolds as a testament to transformation through faith and perseverance. After finding his identity in sports during his youth, Tim faced an identity crisis when that chapter closed, leading him down a path of substance abuse despite his Christian upbringing. Everything changed after a near-fatal accident when he crashed his car in front of...

Moving from fear to courage isn't just about eliminating anxiety – it's about recognizing how subtle whispers of inadequacy quietly steer our business decisions from the backseat. This powerful episode exposes fear's hidden influence in five critical business areas where we're often unaware it's operating. Ken Jocelyn shares insights from recent gatherings of 55+ faith-bas...

Anthony Brumfield's journey of redemption will stop you in your tracks. Sitting in a drug rehabilitation center twelve years ago, this former "renegade steroid dealer" received divine inspiration that would transform both his life and the health of thousands: take his underground knowledge legitimate and build a comprehensive wellness center where people could safely access hormone...

Fear whispers rather than shouts—and that's precisely what makes it so dangerous for faith-based entrepreneurs. In this revealing episode launching the "From Fear to Courage" series, Ken Joslin tackles the number one struggle reported by high-performing business leaders: the paralyzing effect of fear on decision-making and vision. Drawing from Joshua's repeated command to &quot...

What does 30 years of sobriety look like when it's not just about avoiding substances, but about living an extraordinary life? Kirk Driskell answers this question with a radical commitment – hiking 300 miles in 30 days to raise awareness and $150,000 for addiction recovery. Kirk's journey began at rock bottom as a 20-year-old college fraternity president who reluctantly entered treatment...

What happens when a dedicated medical professional decides to break away from corporate healthcare and create something transformative? In this compelling conversation with Josh Porter, we journey through the remarkable evolution of a physician assistant who turned his frustration with reactive medicine into a thriving hormone optimization business with five locations across the Southeast. Josh ca...