Called to Build

Send us Fan Mail Are your goals Spirit-led or just SMART? In this episode of the Called to Build Podcast, we break down a practical, faith-based framework for setting powerful Q2 business goals — goals that reflect both divine purpose and strategic execution. If you're a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, or ministry leader who's ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in a dry season in your business or ministry? Feeling like God has gone silent while the bills pile up and your vision feels further away than ever? You're not alone — and this season is not wasted. In this episode of the Called to Build podcast, we dive deep into the powerful lessons found in desolate places — the wilderness seasons that every Christian entrepreneur,...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to generate consistent leads for your online business? You don't have a traffic problem — you have a system problem. In this episode, Carl Willis breaks down the exact 3-step lead generation framework he's used for over 15 years to help entrepreneurs and business owners build real momentum online. Whether you're just getting started or you're ready t...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to balance faith and finances? Discover biblical principles for money management that will transform how you view wealth, giving, and financial freedom. In this episode of the Called to Build podcast, we explore faith-based financial stewardship designed specifically for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, and ministry leaders. Learn how to align your finances wit...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of servant leadership in business through the ultimate example: Jesus Christ. In this episode, we explore how Christian entrepreneurs and business owners can lead like Jesus by embracing humility, service, and kingdom-minded purpose. What You'll Learn: The biblical foundation of servant leadership and why it matters in business How Jesus demo...

Send us Fan Mail Is AI a blessing or a threat to your faith-based business? As Christian entrepreneurs, we face a critical choice: harness AI wisely or risk losing the personal touch that makes our businesses truly kingdom-minded. In this episode, we explore the ethical use of AI automation for Christian entrepreneurs who want to work smarter without sacrificing the relationships and integrity tha...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the power of storytelling in marketing and learn how to craft a compelling business testimony that connects with your audience and grows your faith-based business. In today's crowded digital marketplace, facts and figures alone won't win customers. People crave connection, authenticity, and meaning. That's why the most successful brands don't just sell...

Send us Fan Mail Making business decisions as a Christian entrepreneur shouldn't feel like a guessing game. Should you take that risk? Expand your company? Or wait on God's timing? There's a fine line between faith and stupidity—and knowing which side you're on is often the biggest challenge. In this episode, I'm sharing practical guidance on trusting God in business decis...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to align your business ambitions with your spiritual purpose? Discover how to set powerful goals that integrate faith and entrepreneurship for lasting success. In this episode of the Called to Build podcast, you'll learn a proven 5-step framework for spiritual goal setting that transforms both your business and your walk with God: ✅ Step 1: Evaluate Your Journe...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how biblical financial principles can transform your business and deepen your faith. In this episode of the Called to Build podcast, we explore God's wisdom on tithing, saving, and investing—and how these practices lead to unprecedented success and kingdom significance. 🙏 What You'll Learn: Why tithing is a pathway to blessing and divine provision Biblical stra...

Send us Fan Mail Facing a storm in your business or ministry? Discover how to transform adversity into your greatest opportunity for growth. In this episode, we explore the profound lessons that challenges and hardships teach us as Christian leaders and entrepreneurs. Drawing from biblical wisdom and real-life experience—including surviving the devastating Hoisington, Kansas tornado—you'll le...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to harness the power of video marketing to grow your Christian business or ministry! In this episode, Carl Willis shares proven strategies for faith-based entrepreneurs who want to expand their reach, increase engagement, and boost conversions through video content. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why video marketing is essential for Christian entrepreneurs in 2024 ✅ 6 ty...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description In this interview from Believers Building Businesses, host Craig Clutts talks with Carl Willis—former police officer, pastor, and founder of Simplicity Marketing—who shares his journey from homelessness to building businesses that make disciples globally. Carl started his business empire in a friend's spare bedroom on a borrowed laptop. Through failure and...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Called to Build, host Carl sits down with Andy Johnson , founder of Bottomline Development Group, for an intimate conversation about redemption, recovery, and rebuilding a business on biblical principles. After 22 years in executive leadership, Andy's journey took him through the darkness of addiction to a transformative encounter with God's r...

Send us Fan Mail Running a business requires vision, strategy, and resilience. But one of the biggest challenges you as an entrepreneur will face is uncertainty. Market fluctuations, financial pressures, and competitive shifts can create anxiety, making it easy to operate from a place of fear rather than faith. However, as believers, we're called to a different mindset—one that trusts in God&...

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly creating content but not seeing the engagement you expected? You write blog posts, record videos, and post on social media, yet your message seems to vanish into the void. As a Christian entrepreneur, business leader, or ministry leader, you know that your message matters—but getting it in front of the right people can feel like an uphill battle. What if there w...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to long-term business success wasn't found in the latest marketing trend or cutting-edge technology, but in an age-old principle—love? Imagine a world where businesses prioritize relationships over revenue, where customers feel genuinely valued, and where success is measured not just in profits, but in trust and loyalty. In this transformative episode of the C...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most challenging moments of your life were actually the training ground for your greatest leadership calling? What if the seasons of loneliness, struggle, and uncertainty were the very places where God was shaping you into the leader He designed you to be? In this powerful episode of the Called to Build Podcast, we explore how God uses desolate places to prepare faith-...

Send us Fan Mail What if your ideal customer couldn’t go online without encountering your brand? In this powerful training, Carl Willis reveals how to build a fully integrated marketing ecosystem that creates omnipresence and drives sustainable growth. It’s not enough to “be online”—you must become inescapable. ✅ Learn how to: Turn your website into a traffic-converting hub Use content marketing...

Send us Fan Mail Join Carl Willis on the Called to Build podcast as he sits down with Craig Clutts , a 27-year Navy veteran who transitioned from military leadership to building two thriving faith-based businesses. Discover how Craig founded Engedi Construction and Engedi Coaching, applying biblical principles to federal contracting and executive coaching. In this powerful episode, Craig shares:...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a former atheist becomes a tech executive, serial entrepreneur, and church planter? In this powerful episode of Called to Build, Carl Willis sits down with James Hatfield , CRO of LiveSwitch , to explore his journey from a broken past to bold Kingdom purpose. From losing childhood friends to cystic fibrosis, wrestling with death, and battling addiction in his cir...

Send us Fan Mail Success in business begins in your mind—not your bank account. In this empowering episode, Carl Willis , a faith-driven entrepreneur and author, unpacks how your mindset shapes your outcomes as a Christian business leader. Discover how biblical principles from Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8, and Matthew 6:33 form the foundation for a life and business built on purpose, peace, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Called to Build, Carl Willis sits down with entrepreneur and faith-driven leader Jonathan Mast, founder of Whitebeard Strategies. Known for his frameworks, beard, and bold AI strategies, Jonathan goes beyond tech talk to reveal the hard-earned spiritual lessons that shaped his legacy. From his prison sentence in his 30s to building a business that now r...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Called to Build, Carl Willis sits down with entrepreneur and agency coach John Henao, founder of Ewizer and GoStaffy, to talk about building thriving businesses, leading with faith, and leaving a lasting legacy. John shares his journey from encountering Christ as a young man to running two impactful companies that create community and job opportunities...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck or lacking resources to move forward? In this powerful message, Carl Willis shares his personal journey of faith, provision, and resilience. Discover how God equips you with everything you need—even in your hardest seasons. Drawing from scripture and real-life experiences, Carl encourages you to stay focused, trust God's plan, and move forward in faith. Don&apos...