Generous Business Owner

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Stephen discuss:  Stephen’s colorful professional history and his journey to building Grand Homes. Climbing the steep mountains of life.  Giving with purpose versus toxic giving.  Inspiring generosity in others.     Key Takeaways:  In life, when given choices, always make the right choice, even if it looks difficult or insurmountable.  When you hire Godly people, t...

In this episode, Jeff and Mike discuss: Witnessing generosity from a young age. Beginning a career, being made owner, merging, and selling a company. Mike’s personal 9/11 and pivotal life moments. Giving God-honoring gifts.    Key Takeaways:  God can work miracles in our lives. He wants to bless us and He wants us to help build His kingdom. After we receive our miracles, God often tests us. It is...

In this episode, Jeff and Sam discuss:  Sam’s interesting background growing up Christian in Sri Lanka.  The unique gifts that God has given to each of us.  God’s hand in the peaks and valleys of our lives.  Generosity beyond monetary generosity.  The scalability of stewardship.     Key Takeaways:  Your network should be bigger than your net worth. God is the ultimate networker and will work throu...

In this episode, Jeff and Ed discuss:  The God hugs in our life. God’s hand in all things in our lives.  Principles that all business people need to hear.  Focusing on eternity.     Key Takeaways:  God has His hand in all aspects of our lives. If He says something will work, it will. He is the deliverer of all things.  The Word of God can spread through any good thing.  It’s not a matter of money...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Greg discuss:  What he learned about God and Money at Harvard Business School.  Utilizing our successes for God’s purposes.  Where to find your true value.  Anchoring transparency around money in gratitude and celebration.     Key Takeaways:  There are 2350 verses about money in the Bible.  Everything we have truly belongs to God. This is a point of divergence betw...

In this episode, Jeff and Alan discuss:  Rejecting the standard estate planning template for more charitable giving. The dangers in the supposed blessing of a lot of money.  Ownership of money, leaving an inheritance and doing what’s best for your family.  Bringing your kids into your giving from an early age.     Key Takeaways:  Jesus warned about money more than he did about anything else.  Make...

In this episode, Jeff and Alan discuss:  Giving personally and as a company.  Deciding where to give, who is involved, and how to structure your giving.  Serving where you can and serving well in that space.  Responsive versus strategic giving.     Key Takeaways:  Be as strategic in your giving as you are in your business.  As you are strategic in your giving, God will continue to provide resource...

In this episode, Jeff, Alan, and David discuss:  How God’s providence has shown up in his life and career.  Modeling generous giving and encouraging your family.  Deciding how to give.  Being intentional in your busy life.     Key Takeaways:  Find somebody that you can mentor under, regardless of what you do. Learn from them, learn what work is about, learn how to do things with excellence and int...

In this episode, Jeff and Denny discuss:  Narrowing your niche to stand out in your industry.   All things work for God’s purposes.  Giving of yourself and your time.  Preparing for transitions and focusing on encouragement.     Key Takeaways:  Do your actions support what you say your values are?  There is a difference between a checklist and a relationship. You do not want to treat your family l...

In this episode, Jeff and Denny discuss:  How Denny’s time in the military changed his life.   The power of kindness through all hard things.  Blessings of tithing and joy in generosity.  Lessons in encouragement.     Key Takeaways:  Live life on the principle that everybody makes it to the top, whatever it takes, and nobody gets left behind.  When all things have been exhausted, God will provide...

In this episode, Jeff and Micah discuss:  How your personal journey becomes your story as you find your success. How Micah and his company weathered the 2008-2009 storm. Creating a model that works for your investors and everyone succeeds. Dedicating part of your business to philanthropy.    Key Takeaways:  It is easy to say you don’t care about money when you have it. When it is taken away, that...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Andy discuss:  Using business for His kingdom’s purposes. Living the scriptural tenants in regards to your finances. Learning through our errors. Investing and giving on your assets (not just your income).    Key Takeaways:  When things are hard, that is when you grow and learn, either through the pain of regret or the pain of discipline. We get to choose. Relation...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Todd discuss:  Todd’s journey through entrepreneurship and faith from a young age.  How Generous Giving gets their message out and serves those in the world.  Meeting God where you are.  Rethinking generosity with scriptural references.      Key Takeaways:  Encourage people to be radically generous to God’s kingdom. You can do that without asking for money.   You s...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Alan, and Henry discuss:  Building businesses with thriving employees in a faith-driven movement.  Living your faith without playing small in business and investment. Being fully activated in faith and with God.  Bringing the right people along with you on the journey.     Key Takeaways:  One of the greatest things you can do is provide someone with a job where they ca...

In this episode, Jeff and Alan discuss:  Alan’s 4-month adventure on the Appalachian Trail.  Doing hard things.  William Wilberforce, the number two social reformer of all time. Key takeaways from life on the trail.    Key Takeaways:  The most difficult things in life are often the most memorable and become your best memories.  Life on the trail allows everyone to be more open about their beliefs...

In this episode, Jeff and Tony discuss:  How racing affected Tony’s professional business career.  Business limitations and evolving careers.   Seeing God’s hand in the details of your life.  Finding the unpolished diamond.     Key Takeaways:  Live your life and serve to the fullest - the joy outweighs the pain.   If you sell your revenue faster than you can replace it, you will not be able to sus...

In this episode, Jeff and Kris discuss:  The power of relationship currency. Giving direction, not directions. Cleaning your life of everything that doesn’t serve you or give you meaning. Knowing your numbers.    Key Takeaways:  How you respond to painful points and adversity says more about your character than the challenges themselves. Don’t allow yourself to be so busy being busy that you forge...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and John discuss:  Recognizing the gifts God gives us. Weaving Christ in all areas of life and business.  Engaging your team in services, generosity, and giving.  God’s story within each of us.     Key Takeaways:  The most important thing to remember, first and foremost, is that God loves you.  If your mission is to bring people to Christ, you, as CEO, need to lead wit...

In this episode, Jeff and Jase discuss:  Jase’s story from his poor childhood to adulthood of service, success, and God. Allowing forgiveness into your life and releasing bitter emotions. Using what God brings in your path and giving credit to Him. Having the right attitude through the wilderness moments of life.    Key Takeaways:  Through God, all can be redeemed and forgiven. The more you study...

In this episode, Jeff and Steve discuss:  Being God’s ambassador.  Reframing your view of wealth and coming to understand the purpose.  Being defined by more than how the world sees you.  Authentic relationships and safe spaces.      Key Takeaways:  What defines you is not your identity, but the love that the God of the universe has for you.  Wealth is a gift from God. It is a tool to better progr...

In this episode, Jeff and Janet discuss:  Janet’s unique professional journey from Miss North Carolina to being a personal injury lawyer.  Being open about who you are and what you believe.  Showing what you believe by your calendar and your checkbook.  The shift in culture that comes with including your employees in giving.     Key Takeaways:  Your first law path may not be your ultimate path. Be...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Walker, & Craig discuss:  The journey to finding Jesus and how it changes lives.  Being a friend without judgment.  Handling success after years of struggles.  Serving Jesus where you are at in your life.     Key Takeaways:  Jesus will use you to create miracles if you listen and act as His hands.   The cross around your neck - is it decoration or is it real?  God grow...

In this episode, Jeff and Kevin discuss:  Navigating through the moments of demarcation and redirection in our lives.  The seasons of life and our relationship with God throughout.  How to decide where to give and tapping into your own empathy.  Strategic planning for your life while submitting to God’s plan.     Key Takeaways:  God will play a role in your healing, often in ways that you don’t ex...

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Matt discuss:  Actively engaging God in all you do.  Listening when God directs you in your life.  Learning to be present and embracing the moments of life.  Business as a mission, making an impact, and living well.     Key Takeaways:  You do not need to be like everyone else. Be willing to be different and unapologetically you.  God is the author of your story, no...

In this episode, Jeff and Mark discuss:  Mark’s professional journey (and how he ended up in Austin 25 years before it became popular).  Building a strong, joyful organization.  Being a good steward of the Lord’s resources.  Don’t make assumptions about your business with changing economic conditions.     Key Takeaways:  With a great culture, you can stand strategic shifts and weather it easier. I...