Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson

Send a text In this video, we’ll talk about how leaders — entrepreneurs, especially — need to be more comfortable with telling people “no.”. What are the consequences of always telling your employees, clients, and even partners no? How can you tell people “no” while still building or preserving the relationship? And what are the best ways to deliver a “no” without hurting or offending the other pe...

Send a text In this episode, I discuss how important it is to learn how to make decisions based on how much your time is worth. How do you handle growth and new opportunities when more start coming your way? Is a business or project that’s profitable always worth your time? And what is your time really worth when you’re first starting out? I’ll cover all of that and more in this episode of the Whi...

Send a text In this episode of The Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’ll talk about one of the greatest business lessons my 4th grade teacher passed on to me years ago that forever changed the ways my teams solve problems. If you’re an entrepreneur or business leader, you know that the ability to solve problems and overcome challenges can turn a good business into a great one. But what I’ve found...

Send a text In this episode, we’re discussing the power of creating a clear agenda before your business meetings. What makes a good meeting agenda? How can you create an agenda that motivates everyone to come to the meeting prepared? And how can you facilitate more productive meetings that save the company time, money, and lead to clear action plans moving forward? I’ll cover all of that and more...

Send a text How you exit one professional situation is how you enter the next. Too many employees get this “Senioritis” mindset before they start something new — they take their foot off the gas and go into autopilot mode in the last days or weeks of their position. As professionals and entrepreneurs, we need to set the bar higher. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips on how to make the transiti...

Send a text Success and goals are not synonymous. It might sound odd, but achieving your goal cannot become your definition of success. Unless you separate the two as an entrepreneur, you run the risk of failing or, even worse, feeling empty inside.  In this episode, we cut through all the noise and tackle the stark differences between setting goals and defining success as an entrepreneur. Being b...

Send a text Success as an entrepreneur is always built on a rock-solid foundation of basic fundamentals. Join me in this episode as we discuss the importance of mastering the basic principles that form the foundation of every successful business. You see it in everything from sports to entrepreneurship — the importance of mastering the basics remains constant. It’s the attention to detail in the s...

Send a text Are you a happy entrepreneur? Do you feel like something is missing in life despite all of your success? It’s no secret that the most successful entrepreneurs tend to work hard and prioritize their business over other things (relaxation, family, health, etc.). But what do they sacrifice in the long run? And is it really worth the grind? In this episode I discuss an eye-opening Harvard...

Send a text Whether you love it or hate it, email is one of the primary ways we communicate with our teams, our clients, and our partners. But it can also be one of the more ineffective ways to communicate, too. Great leaders are great communicators — they’re efficient and effective in their words, and provide clear expectations. In this episode, I talk about how leaders can communicate clearly th...

Send a text Generally speaking, entrepreneurs aren’t the best at taking time off. Instead of vacation, they’re busy building their businesses or working on launching their next big idea. But when the opportunity presents itself, time away from the grind is a gift leaders should take full advantage of. In this video, I talk about why taking a “gap year” between careers or ventures can lead to bigge...

Send a text If you’re not careful, stress and anxiety can begin to control you as an entrepreneur. Challenges will always be there. But how we perceive the pressures or challenges in our business is the true key to  In this episode, I dive deep into the “myth” of pressure, why anxiety cripples your potential, and how a simple mindset shift can help us begin to perceive pressure as a gift, not a bu...

Send a text Show me a leader that leads with humility and vulnerability and I’ll show you a team or organization that’s united. When leaders go first and open up about their own faults or shortcomings, barriers are broken down. It creates a safe place for your team to be open and honest while still feeling like they can trust one another. In this episode, I share a real-life story about how a mome...

Send a text Do you ever find the hard stuff on your to-do list is always getting pushed to the bottom? You know, those tasks that make your stomach turn? Here’s the not-so-secret strategy that successful entrepreneurs use to conquer those tasks: they do the hard things first. In this episode, I’m encouraging leaders and entrepreneurs to “eat the frog” and cross the hardest things off their list fi...

Send a text Building a winning team requires employees who actually want to win. Simple, right? So why do so many leaders feel frustrated with a lack of motivation or drive within their teams? After more than 20 years of interviewing, hiring, and even firing employees, I’ve found that there are two types of employees in every organization. In this episode, I’ll break down the difference between th...

Send a text Toxic employees eventually become enemies within your organization. They’ll sabotage your team, rebel against leadership, and eventually cause you and your company irreversible harm. In this episode, I walk you through a real-life situation where one of my employees became an enemy inside our “camp”. Listen in to learn about how these enemies work inside your company and how to handle...

Send a text All entrepreneurs have excuses. But not all of their excuses prevent them from growing their business or achieving their goals. Because when your dream or destiny is bigger than your excuses, nothing can prevent you from taking your business to the level you want. In this episode, I’m talking about the reality of excuses — ones that are real, ones that shouldn’t stop you, and why your...

Send a text Whether you’re leading a team, leading a company, or leading a family, there’s a simple formula to steady and consistent growth. Highly successful companies and entrepreneurs don’t hit their peak overnight — they focus on how they can get a little bit better that day. Sustainable improvement and growth happens slowly and over time, and in this episode I talk about how getting a little...

Send a text Making change as a leader or entrepreneur can be painful. But hiding from the hard but necessary decisions you need to make in your business, your relationships, or your personal life will only prohibit your growth. As leaders, we need to be willing to embrace change and get outside of what makes us comfortable. In this episode, I talk about how important it is for entrepreneurs to emb...

Send a text In entrepreneurship, sometimes the question of adding a partner may arise. There can be great benefits in adding a partner, but it can also be very tough. Once you have a company formed with a partner, it can be very difficult to try and split that company back up. In this episode, learn what things that you can do to make a partnership better and make it fair in the event of a separat...

Send a text The question on going remote is one we’ve all wrestled with. You have to weigh out several different elements and ask some hard questions to determine what will work best for your organization. In this episode, learn ways to weigh out if this is the right decision for your company as I discuss facets like measuring your metrics, knowing what good looks like, company culture, and more. ...

Send a text Sometimes, you’re simply not going to win. Sometimes, it’s simply a “no”. But, just because it’s “no” now doesn’t mean it’s “no” forever. Learn how to pivot inside of losses or closed doors and keep moving toward your dream. I’m Devon Dickinson. I've been married for 25 years and have a family of 6. I've founded, bought, sold, and sometimes failed with 10 different companies....

Send a text Sometimes — thanks to the flood of advice from online “experts” and “influencers” — entrepreneurs are given the wrong idea about what it really takes to succeed. Instead of working hard and finding success, they end up lost, frustrated, and eventually discouraged. Honestly? Starting and growing a business isn’t as easy as many make it out to be. There are plenty of ups and downs along...

Send a text Leaders cannot seek people’s approval, however, a great leader will be open to advice, insight, and feedback. Arrogant leaders want to be the smartest people in the room whereas confident leaders surround themselves with smart people and learn from others. In this episode, learn how to have convictions and a plan while allowing others to speak into your life.  I’m Devon Dickinson. I&ap...

Send a text Investing is a hot topic for many people and learning how to do so wisely is key. Oftentimes, everyone wants to be a part of new startups, but you need to be prudent and thoughtful on where you invest your money. No matter what you are looking to invest in, you need to know the right questions to ask. Learn all about those questions right here in this episode. I’m Devon Dickinson. I&ap...

Send a text In business, we always have to be looking for ways to grow and evolve. Oftentimes, it’s easy to become comfortable with the status quo or the way we’ve always done things rather than look for an opportunity to improve our processes, products, systems, and organization’s vision.  I’m Devon Dickinson. I've been married for 25 years and have a family of 6. I've founded, bought,...