100x Podcast Show

What does success actually look like? For Vitaliy Gutsalo, it isn't measured by revenue—it is measured by lives changed. In this episode of the 100X Podcast, Vitaliy shares his incredible journey from growing up in the Soviet Union with six siblings, immigrating to America with only $100, surviving the 2008 financial collapse, and building a thriving real estate company centered on one mission...

What happens when you've already achieved success? For many entrepreneurs and leaders, the biggest challenge isn't building a career—it's discovering what comes next. In Part 2 of our conversation with Jay Mason, we explore mentorship, retirement, purpose, and what it means to finish strong. After building companies, launching nonprofits, and mentoring countless leaders, Jay shares the...

What would you do if everything you built came to a halt? In this episode, Jay Mason shares the remarkable story of how a devastating illness left him bedridden, stripped away his identity, and forced him to confront what truly mattered. Then something happened that changed the course of his life forever. After experiencing what he describes as a miraculous healing, Jay's perspective on risk,...

How do you build wealth without losing your family, friendships, or faith? In this episode, DG Elmore shares lessons learned from decades of entrepreneurship, marriage, parenting, philanthropy, and leadership. We discuss: • Protecting the priceless things in life • Raising children around wealth and stewardship • Building a strong family culture • Lessons from 44 years of marriage • Moving from gi...

What does it look like to build successful businesses without losing sight of what matters most? In this episode, DG Elmore shares the story of building multiple companies over four decades while using business as a platform for leadership, influence, and impact. We discuss:• Building companies through acquisitions• The leadership hire that changed everything• Creating wealth with business partner...

How do you raise grounded kids in a world obsessed with comfort, success, and convenience? In Part 2 with Jeff Rutt, founder of Keystone Custom Homes and co-founder of HOPE International, we dive into parenting, grandparenting, family culture, purpose, and legacy. Jeff shares practical wisdom about: raising grateful kids teaching work ethic building spiritual habits at home exposing children to mi...

What would happen if your business became a ministry platform instead of just an income source? In this episode of the 100X Podcast, Jeff Rutt — founder of Keystone Custom Homes and co-founder of HOPE International — shares how he transformed a successful homebuilding company into a Kingdom-driven mission. Jeff opens up about: building a company from nothing surviving massive setbacks creating pur...

What do you do when grief changes your life forever? In this episode of the 100X Podcast, George Greene shares the heartbreaking loss of his son and wife, how God met him in the middle of deep pain, and why he believes every person is created for one purpose: to be conformed into the image of Jesus. George opens up about leadership, perseverance, suffering, prayer, purpose, and the global mission...

George Greene had what many people dream of — a successful engineering career, a rapidly growing company, and financial stability. But after personal loss, deep faith, and a life-changing trip to Honduras following Hurricane Mitch, everything shifted. In this episode, George shares the story behind founding Water Mission, now serving millions worldwide with safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and the...

Why do you feel stuck even when everything is going well? In this episode, Jon Sundt shares what it looks like to outgrow your current identity and have the courage to step into something new. We talk about misalignment, growth, and why success does not always equal fulfillment. This conversation will challenge how you think about purpose, work, and the life you are building.

What if your greatest pain is actually pointing you toward your purpose? In this episode, Jon Sundt shares his powerful story—from building a successful business to losing both of his brothers to addiction—and how that pain led him to launch a movement impacting millions of students across the country. We discuss:Why your “wound” can shape your callingThe difference between success and significanc...

What does real faith look like in everyday life? In this episode, Steve Russell moves beyond the extraordinary parts of his story to focus on what matters most—how faith is lived out in marriage, parenting, and leadership. We talk about: Why your life is your true “credential” How pressure reveals what’s really inside you What makes a strong, lasting marriage The role of consistency in parenting W...

What does it look like to follow God through every season—success, loss, leadership, and uncertainty? In this episode, Steve Russell shares his incredible journey from military leadership and the capture of Saddam Hussein to serving in Congress, building a business, and now leading Jungle Aviation and Relay Service. But this conversation goes deeper than achievements. We talk about: Why your minds...

Tim Sittema shares practical wisdom on faith, family, and stewardship. In this episode we discuss: • Why everything we have ultimately belongs to God • Marriage lessons learned through decades of life and leadership • Raising children with a strong foundation of faith • Living with generosity and intentional stewardship This conversation will challenge leaders to rethink how they define success an...

Tim Sittema shares how faith reshaped his understanding of business and leadership. Rather than leaving the marketplace, Tim discovered how his career could become a platform for kingdom impact. In this episode we discuss: • Discovering purpose in the marketplace • Mentorship and leadership development • Addressing generational poverty through community initiatives • Building teams for long-term i...

David Allman shares practical leadership wisdom from decades in business, marriage, and parenting. In this episode we discuss: • Protecting relationships during the busiest seasons of life • The importance of spiritual formation in parenting • Exposing families to different cultures and realities • Navigating economic cycles with wisdom and discipline This conversation offers practical insight for...

David Allman shares how faith transformed his approach to business, leadership, and impact. After decades in real estate development, David began asking deeper questions about purpose and calling. Through intentional reflection and the influence of mentors, he discovered how business could become a platform for kingdom impact. In this episode we discuss: • Using business success as a platform for...

Where is real joy found? According to Edgar Sandoval, it’s found in walking with the poor. In this deeply moving conversation, Edgar shares stories from Kenya, Ukraine, and Ethiopia — moments where generosity, resilience, and compassion revealed “beauty amid the pain.” In this episode, we explore: Why your purpose isn’t something to obsess over How corporate skills transfer into nonprofit leadersh...

From $50 in his pocket to leading one of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations in the world. In this episode, Edgar Sandoval shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in Venezuela, arriving in the U.S. alone at 17, working minimum wage jobs, earning degrees from Rutgers and Wharton, and eventually becoming CEO of World Vision. But this isn’t just a success story. It’s a story abo...

What does it look like to truly reposition your life? In this powerful follow-up conversation, Hattie Hill shares what halftime taught her — not about slowing down, but about listening more deeply. After decades of corporate influence and launching a major foundation initiative, Hattie found herself asking a new question:  What does God want from me now? In this episode, she shares: Why balance is...

What happens when faith, leadership, and culture-building collide? In this episode of the 100X Podcast, Hattie Hill shares her journey from growing up on a rural Arkansas farm to leading global corporate training teams across 80+ countries — and eventually stepping into nonprofit leadership alongside Bishop T.D. Jakes. Hattie unpacks: How discernment shaped her corporate success The people-first l...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Sally shares hard-earned wisdom from decades of leadership in academia, corporate boardrooms, and now as the leader of Catholic Charities. From raising children while navigating a demanding career… to stepping away from status and security… to embracing a 30-day silent retreat rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola — this epis...

Episode 13: From Elite Leadership to Front-Line Compassion | Sally Blount What happens when a lifetime of elite leadership collides with a deep call from God? In this episode of the  100X Podcast , we sit down with  Sally Blount , former Dean of the Kellogg School of Management and current President & CEO of Catholic Charities of Chicago. Sally shares her remarkable journey from shaping global...

What Actually Compounds Over Time? Most people think compounding is about money. But the things that truly multiply over a lifetime are far more personal—and far more powerful. In this episode of the 100x Podcast, we explore what really compounds over time:faith, relationships, character, leadership, generosity, and the daily disciplines that quietly shape a life of lasting impact. You’ll hear ref...

EPISODE 1 of 2 — The Extraordinary Journey of Mike Zafirovski In this first half of a two-part conversation, we sit down with  Mike Zafirovski , former CEO of multiple major corporations and a leader whose story embodies transformation, grit, and faith. Mike takes us from his childhood in communist Yugoslavia… to his family’s immigration to the U.S… to a career that unexpectedly launched at Genera...