Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson

Send a text   In this episode, we’re talking about why it‘s important to listen to advice with a discerning filter. I’ll tell you a story about a former employee who was never willing to receive feedback, we’ll discuss how you never really know the back stories of people giving advice on the internet, and how the best people to listen to are those who have been through the fire. Join me as we talk...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about how easy it is to get stalled out in our lives because we’re waiting for the perfect time to take the next step. We’ll discuss my early days delivering pizzas and thinking about marriage, the myth of the stars aligning in life, and how taking a leap of faith can open up even more opportunities along the way. Join me as we talk about all of that and...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about how to balance the appropriate amount of pressure in your life with necessary perspective. We’ll talk about how understanding other people’s pressure can help provide perspective, how to avoid the temptation to “just keep up with Joneses,” and why you should appreciate the gift of being able to compete in the first place. Join me as we talk about al...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s important to have the right expectations as an entrepreneur. We’ll discuss how the Grand Canyon is a great example of how great things are created by consistency over time, why you should keep doing the right thing regardless of short term results, and the fact that your dreams aren’t going to come true overnight. Join me as we talk about a...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of growth and promotion within an organization. We’ll discuss how a company is a lot like a sports team, ways to show that you have the ambition and willingness to grow, and how to develop junior leaders within your business. Join me as we talk about all of that and more in this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast. I’m Devo...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about how to make your numbers work for you. I’ll share a story about how numbers led to some positive changes in one of my companies, why you should have a regular reporting process, and how important it is to go beyond just reporting the numbers accurately. Join me as we talk about all of that and more in this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podc...

Send a text In this episode, I’m talking about why being told “no” now doesn’t mean “no” forever. I’ll share about why getting a “no” doesn’t mean you should stop pursuing your dreams, how to leverage “nos” into opportunities for growth, and why being told “no” is never a reflection on your abilities or future potential. Join me as we talk about all of that and more in this episode of the Whiteboa...

Send a text In this episode, I’m talking about failure — specifically how discouragement is ultimately what leads to failure. We’ll look at how people always assume that success comes from making one good decision after another, why failure is (and always will be) a part of business, how your attitude and reaction determines 90% of your success, and why discouragement — not circumstances — will ul...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about how to deal with the dreaded “imposter syndrome”. I’ll share a recent story about a leader I recently met who is struggling with imposter syndrome, the pros and cons of having a humble spirit, how to handle the weight of new responsibilities, and why having the emotional intelligence to recognize your strengths and weaknesses is more valuable than b...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about the value of having an attitude of serving everyone around you in the workplace. I’ll share a story about one of my favorite people I’ve ever had the chance to work with, why serving others will always win the hearts and minds of the people around you, and how you can be a blessing to the company you’re at by looking for ways to make people’s lives...

Send a text In this episode, we’ll talk about how as entrepreneurs we often think we can keep our personal and professional lives separate. We’ll discuss how to know when you’re carrying stress back and forth between your work and personal life, why being honest with yourself and others is ALWAYS the right thing to do, and why being transparent about what’s going on in your mind & heart builds...

Send a text In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re talking about how you need to understand your business well enough to understand it’s weaknesses. We’ll discuss how to understand the biggest threats to your business, then how to analyze those threats, and, finally, strategies you can use to adapt, evolve and grow despite the threats. Join me as we talk about all of that an...

Send a text In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re talking about the pros and cons of owning a franchise. Franchises tend to catch a bad reputation in the entrepreneurial world, but I’m a huge fan of owning franchises. In this video we’re going to discuss why franchises are such a low-risk investment, why having rules and boundaries as a franchise owner is a good thing, and...

Send a text In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m talking about the importance of embracing the season you’re in now. We’ll discuss why you’re not competing against anyone but yourself, why it’s “evil” to compare yourself to other people, and how skipping seasons means you’re skipping valuable lessons in life and business. Join me as we talk about all of that and more in this...

Send a text In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re giving you the entrepreneurial fuel to keep going! I’ll talk about the importance of celebrating even the smallest steps forward in your business, the history-changing power of having a “vision of what’s possible”, and why I’m challenging you to shift your perspective if you’re still not where you want to be in your business...

Send a text In this episode, we’re giving you full permission to create the kind of life that makes you happy. I’ll talk about why it doesn’t take any courage to stay right where you’re at, why having the ability to do something well doesn’t mean you should pursue it, and how growth requires you to push yourself outside of what makes you comfortable. Building the life you want won’t just happen by...

Send a text In this episode, I’m taking you inside of one of Chick-fil-A’s pivotal moments in their long and successful history. We’ll be talking about why your customers will demand you get bigger when you get better, what kind of an approach Chick-fil-A took to rapid growth, and why always improving your products or services needs to be a priority if you want to see exponential growth. Join me a...

Send a text In this episode, I’ll discuss the topic of playing too much defense as an entrepreneur. We’re covering why always approaching decisions with a hoarding mentality (or “playing defense”) will lead to fewer opportunities, what kind of mentality you need to have in your business when times are tough, and what it looks like to have a healthy balance of offense and defense in the environment...

Send a text In this episode, I’m talking about why you need grit as an entrepreneur, but it won’t be enough on its own. We’ll dive into why there are cerebral things that go beyond hard work, like strategy and operations, the long-term value of getting out of the operations of your business, and why until you implement good strategies, you can work as hard as you want but your company will stay th...

Send a text In this episode, I’m sharing some very honest advice when it comes to pursuing your dreams as an entrepreneur. We’ll talk about the things that most people won’t see along the way: the blood, sweat, and tears that are inevitable parts of the journey to success. I’m sharing why cinematic scenes (like the “Eye of the Tiger” scene in Rocky) never paint a full picture of what it takes to m...

Send a text In this episode, I’m sharing the details of one of the worst CEO hires I’ve ever made (and it’s a true story!). We’ll talk about some red flags I should have seen up front and why this particular hire was a nightmare of a leader — someone who lasted far longer than he should have and almost brought one of my companies to the ground. We’ll also talk about the importance of being teachab...

Send a text In this video, I’m sharing about the one monthly meeting that leaders of any organization should be implementing. I’ll give you the same 3-step agenda we use every single month, why these monthly meetings help skyrocket productivity by holding people accountable, and why you’ll see a constant stream of improvement month-after-month once you start implementing these meetings. We’ll also...

Send a text In this episode, I’m diving deep on how to avoid money pits in business. I’ll share about one of my biggest losses in business that cost our company $500,000, the 3-word acronym that could save you a lot of money when launching new products, and why focusing on a minimum viable product prevents you from running towards a moving finish line. Catch it all in this extra-practical episode...

Send a text In this episode, I’m talking about 3 different situations where it’s appropriate to be professionally impatient. Is there a sense of urgency that can be a healthy motivator in your organization? How do you create urgency without creating chaos? What should you do when you have to tell a professional in your organization something more than once? And how do you professionally handle som...

Send a text In this video, we’ll talk about the importance of making changes in your business at a healthy pace. I’ll share about my biggest mistakes when trying to implement changes in my businesses, the hospital analogy I like to use that could help you avoid entrepreneurial failure, and why the best plan will always need to be paired with the proper pace. Learn all of that and more in this epis...