Finding Joy with CEO Billy Thomas

For the last 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible teams in India. In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with my longtime colleague Vijay to talk about the reality of doing business in India, the evolution of the technology sector, and what Western executives often misunderstand about Indian talent and culture. Vijay shares his personal journey from growing up in India,...

In this episode, Billy Thomas sits down with entrepreneur and consultant Arturo Johnson to unpack the mindset, decisions, and identity shifts that transformed his life and business. Arturo shares how growing up on the South Side of Chicago shaped his perspective on opportunity, how exposure to new environments changed the trajectory of his thinking, and the moment he realized entrepreneurship coul...

If you're a business owner working hard but not moving forward… this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with professional coach and author Chris Ward to break down what a strategic plan actually is — and why most business owners never create one. We talk about: • The difference between vision and a real plan • Why passion without structure leads to frustration • How to define...

Most people are trying to make more money. Very few are asking what it’s costing them. In this episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, Billy Thomas sits down with creative director and agency owner Austin Roberts to talk about how to grow income and a business that you will love. This conversation goes far beyond cameras and content. We dive into: -How to price your work without resentment or burnout...

What if the real question isn’t “What’s wrong with you?” What if the real question is “What happened to you?” In this powerful episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, host CEO Billy Thomas sits down with Ashley Morrow, a mental-health advocate, coach, and survivor, to talk about trauma, addiction, belief systems, and the hope of new life in Christ. Ashley Morrow vulnerably shares her journey from addi...

Thinking about starting a business but overwhelmed by LLCs, EINs, and “doing it right”? 👀 In this episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, I sit down with musician and business mentor Arean Austin to break down how to start an LLC, protect your personal assets, and position your business for funding—without needing $100,000 or a team of lawyers. Contact Arean - https://forms.lessannoyingcrm.com/view/4...

In today’s episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, Billy sits down with client retention expert Erica Wood to break down one of the most overlooked parts of business growth: keeping the clients you already worked so hard to earn. Erica shares powerful insights about building trust, creating intentional touchpoints, transforming your client journey, and handling “the breakup” moments with grace and pro...

John Soisson was at the peak of his career as Fire Chief of Norwalk, Ohio when a massive stroke changed everything overnight. After a Father's Day celebration with family, John woke up unable to move, beginning a journey that would test every aspect of his life. In this powerful conversation, John shares: The moment his stroke happened and why time is critical ("time is brain") Learnin...

We all want to make more money and win back our time — but what if the key isn’t working harder, it’s working smarter? In this episode, Billy Thomas sits down with Omar El-Takrori - creator, coach, and multi-million-dollar entrepreneur to unpack a one-to-many business model that multiplies impact, freedom, and faith. They explore: Escaping the time-for-money trap Investing in yourself and collapsi...

This trip to Vegas turned into a heart-shifting weekend on growth, mindset, and faith. In this raw and real conversation, Billy and Sheri share lessons from the Content to Cash workshop. From spiritual breakthroughs to business clarity, this episode proves that the greatest wins don’t happen at the tables—they happen in your mindset.

What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of Finding Joy, Billy Thomas is interviewed by his wife, Sheri. Together they explore legacy, faith, joy through suffering, and why following Jesus changes everything — even how we see death, growth, and purpose.

Derek Smith launched a construction business at 15, rented backhoes as his “ride home,” and now leads 75 people doing road work across Ohio. We talk real growth (reinvesting, delegating, leaving your hometown market), why he says business owners are pastors in the marketplace, and how he keeps Jesus at the center—yes, his excavator is his prayer closet. We also dig into suffering → growth, integri...

What if you didn’t wait for “perfect”—you just took the first step? In this Finding Joy podcast, Billy sits down with his son-in-law Gabe Timbs, who’s working through a $1,000 challenge to lose 100 pounds. This is the raw middle: portions over fads, daily weigh-ins + accountability, mindset shifts from “diet” to lifestyle, the Cedar Point wake-up call, coaching, and the faith that fuels it. Why wa...

🔥 “We just call him fire.” That’s the word spoken over today’s guest, Dustin Stradley—pastor, evangelist, husband, father, and friend. In this episode of the ALLJOY Life Podcast, Billy Thomas and Dustin dive deep into faith, calling, and the everyday rhythms that shape a joy-filled life. From jail and addiction to radical transformation, Dustin shares his testimony of God’s relentless pursuit. To...

Reggie Simmons went from a college arrest and rock-bottom moment to a wholehearted walk with Jesus, a thriving marriage, a data-analytics career, and building a real-estate side hustle—all while pursuing health and joy. In this episode of the ALLJOY Life Podcast, Reggie shares how God met him in a holding cell, how his faith actually grew in jail, why he believes Jesus is worth following, and the...

What a gift to sit down with worship leader and coach Wade Joye. We talk Elevation Church origins (hello “Sun Stand Still” 👀), calling, integrity in ministry, family, slow miracles, and the practical habits that keep your soul healthy. Wade shares his family’s story—premature twins, a cystic-fibrosis diagnosis, and the faith, community, and grit that carried them—and he unpacks his “Yes Before No...

Welcome to the Finding Joy Podcast — helping people find their joy, keep it, and pass it on. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Stephen Webb (aka “Swebby”), a pastor, encourager, leadership coach, and pilot. We talk about faith, family, flying, finances, fitness, and how to live a life full of purpose.

Welcome to the Finding Joy Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Steve Beal — husband, father, mentor, fitness enthusiast, and Executive Director of the Senior Center in Norwalk, Ohio. Steve shares his story of faith, family, fitness, finances, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. 💡 From lifting weights in the basement, to leading through COVID, to discovering the joy of generosity...

Caitlin never planned to be a doctor. She was a teenage barista at Sheri’s Coffeehouse—until God opened a wild path: physical therapy, Muscle Activation Technique (MAT), and life-changing mentorship at Columbus Fitness Consultants. In this episode we talk about hearing God’s voice, leveling up when He says “go,” choosing results over insurance, battling limiting mindsets, renewing the mind, and bu...