Marketplace Proverbs and Coffee with Ernie

Have you ever missed out on a golden opportunity because you didn’t slow down enough to notice it? I have. And the truth is, sometimes the person I overlook has exactly what I need, if I’d just take the time to value them. Today’s verse is Proverbs 20:29 in the NIV: “The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. ” This is a public episode. If you would like to discus...

Over time, I’ve learned that attitude and work ethic will take you further than ability alone ever will. I’m not the brightest bulb on the tree—but I’m always on. I show up, stay committed, and push through. Even the most gifted people must put in the work. Picasso’s genius wasn’t ego—it was effort. My success metrics are simple: “ Customer Success is my path, adding significance to others is my p...

What if the problem in your next meeting isn’t the facts, but the framework? Today, we’ll talk about why understanding perspectives is more than good manners—it’s a marketplace advantage with a ripple effect you can’t ignore.. Today, our focus is Proverbs 18:17 because it’s the 18th day of the month. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

What if I told you that happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a competitive advantage? It can open doors, build trust, and keep you energized in ways talent alone never will. Today, I’ll tell you why I believe happiness belongs on your business scoreboard. Welcome to Marketplace Proverbs and Coffee with Ernie™ — where a Proverb a day keeps stinking thinking away. I’m Ernie Lansford, here to help you...

Success doesn’t come from big, bold moments. It comes from the choices we already made before the moment arrived. Pre-deciding aligns us with wisdom, while waiting too long leaves room for compromise.. Today, our focus is Proverbs 16:3 because it’s the 16th day of the month. Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”— Proverbs 16:3 This is a public episode. If you wou...

Pride Blinds. Humility Builds. Pride can make us deaf. Deaf to wise counsel. Deaf to warning signs. Deaf to the very people we’re called to serve. Humility, on the other hand, opens our ears, clears our vision, and builds bridges that pride would have burned. Today, our focus is Proverbs 13:10 because it’s the 13th day of the month. Today, I am speaking from chapter 13 of Marketplace Proverbs Vol...

Welcome to Marketplace Proverbs and Coffee with Ernie™ — where a Proverb a day keeps stinking thinking away. I’m Ernie Lansford, helping you connect biblical wisdom to everyday marketplace decisions so you can build relationships that outlast any transaction. Here, we bring timeless biblical truth into the marketplace, where influence is real, choices are constant, and relationships matter more th...

Reflecting on nearly 60 years in the marketplace, where I have worked as a personal production territory sales representative, team leader, and in senior VP leadership positions, as a sales coach, business development consultant, writer, and now podcast host, I see it clearly: I unknowingly brought on a silent helper and partner. It didn’t get a W-2, 1099, or owner’s draw. No paperwork, no I-9, no...

Today, we discuss the Disappearing Act — Why Accountability Protects Your Team’s Culture. “He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.”—Proverbs 10:5 NIV Today’s lesson comes from a story my friend Jon used to tell, but it’s so relatable that I’ve adopted it as my own teaching example for leadership. It’s one of those stories that starts...

The Spiral of Progress Proverbs 9:9 “Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.” Proverbs 9:9 There are seasons when we feel stuck, even though we’re doing the work. We’re showing up, staying faithful, and giving our best, but the results we expect haven’t materialized yet. That’s when self-doubt creeps in. Slowly at first, then all at...

Let’s be frank—there’s a whole lot of slick talk in the marketplace. We’ve all seen it. People who look the part, say the right things, even “wink and nod” their way through transactions. But behind the scenes? Fingers crossed. Corners cut. Truth twisted. Their success is smoke and mirrors, and Proverbs 6 tells us exactly where that path leads: catastrophe. We live in a culture that often praises...

My son, if you listen closely to my wisdom and good sense, you will have sound judgment…” Proverbs 5:1-2(CEV ) 🔠 THE COMMITMENT ACROSTIC C — Commit to the Lord – Psalm 143:10 O — One day at a time – Philippians 1:6 M — Make time to renew – Psalm 51:7–11 M — Make a list of actions – Luke 6:31 I — Integrity – Hebrews 1:9; Proverbs 10:9 T — Trust in the Lord – Proverbs 3:5–8 M — Morals – 2 Timothy 2...

“The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they don’t know what makes them stumble.’--Proverbs 4:18-19 CSB Feeling thirsty for direction? Maybe you’ve been standing in fresh water the whole time… This episode unpacks Proverbs 4 and a powerful story about being surrounded by God’s wisdom but...

Do you remember a time when someone corrected you… And you knew they were right? Not in a shaming way, but in a way that shaped you? Today’s passage is about correction—but not the kind that humiliates. It’s the kind that helps us grow. Today, it's Proverbs 3:11-12 because it’s the 3rd day of the month. Proverbs 3:11-12 “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, b...

Have you ever been caught in a loop of negative thoughts—those digital whispers saying, “You’re behind. You blew it. Will you never catch up? Zig Ziglar called it “Stinking Thinking." But what if we flipped the script and started each day with righteous thinking? Proverbs 2:6-8 reminds us that God gives wisdom freely—He’s the source of common sense and safeguards those who live honestly. That’s no...

The most powerful prayer in the Bible in Proverbs 30 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com

In the marketplace, power is often measured by titles, margins, and authority. But it’s a totally different concept in God’s economy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com

Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. Influence. In today’s episode, I share the power Barnabas had through his impact on early church leaders, particularly Paul. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com

When people are esteemed, relationships are redeemed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com

“The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.” Proverbs 26:6 (CSB) “As a dog returns to its vomit, so also a fool repeats his foolishness.” Proverbs 26:11 (CSB) 🎙️Today’s proverb shows us the danger of trusting your mission to unwise messengers. If your message matters, so does your messenger. Customer Success Code: “If your message matters, so does your...

Ambition can be habit forming. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com

Our reputation precedes us; character leaves an impression before we act. Proverbs 22:1 shows that choices shape integrity. Wealth may attract attention, but trust depends on character. Despite society's value of titles, a good reputation is vital. God’s GPS guides not just where to go but how to get there. He cares more about faithfulness than speed. As we rise higher, our name must sound clear w...

“A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.” — Proverbs 21:2 (NIV) In professional audio, clarity doesn’t start with what you hear — it starts with what’s true . To find the truth, engineers use a tool called a Real-Time Analyzer (RTA). Before any performance, they “shoot the room” by sending test tones through the system. Why? To see what’s really happening in the...

Purpose, It’s all about our purpose. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com

We are often judged by productivity, but is that the true outcome of success? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com