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Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Explore and Apply God's Will for Business
Darren Shearer: Christian Business | Entrepreneurship | Faith and Work | Leadership
Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Christian business | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
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The Marketplace is a weekly podcast posted every Sunday and hosted by Priest Willis, Sr. The podcast is created with you in mind and talks with a variety of industries such as education, business, sports, comedy, entrepreneurship and more!
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Pastoring and Praying for Your Clients (Interview w/ Andrew Simpson)
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On this episode, Andrew Simpson shares how he and his team at Player’s Fitness and Performance are cultivating a Christ-centered company culture through practices such as pastoring and praying for their clients. Andrew Simpson is Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Player’s Fitness and Performance in Frederick, Maryland. Coach Andrew has helped ove…
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From Scaling Blockbuster to Serving Churches (Interview w/ Scott Beck)
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On this episode, Scott Beck shares his faith journey through starting and scaling successful businesses such as Blockbuster Video, Einstein's Bagel, and Boston Market to helping 65,000 church leaders use technology to engage their people and reach local communities. Scott Beck is the co-founder and CEO of Gloo, a technology platform that releases t…
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How Does Business Matter in Eternity? (Interview w/ Jordan Raynor)
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On this episode, Jordan Raynor explains why business matters in eternity and makes a biblical case for why some physical products and services will last in eternity. Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement and bestselling author of Redeeming Your Time, Called to Create, and his latest book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. An…
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Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Business (Interview w/ Brad Hawkins)
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On this episode, Brad Hawkins (Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi) shares how he has partnered with God in growing multiple successful companies and how he has responded to some unique ethical quandaries along the way. Brad Hawkins is Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, which has developed SaferNet, a CyberSafety & Internet Control App. Safernet turns exposed …
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Corporate Giving for Impact NOT Advertising (Interview w/ Janet Ward Black)
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On this episode, Janet Ward Black shares the story of how God led her to start tithing on her top-rated law firm’s gross income at a time when the firm’s profit margin was only 1 percent. Ward Black Law is now one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Gr…
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Entrepreneurship and God’s Kingdom Economy (Interview w/ Rylee Meek)
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On this episode, Rylee Meek shares a biblical blueprint for building a business based on the biblical Creation account. Rylee Meek has built eight companies launching them to 7 and 8 figures within the first year of each, generating 9 figures over the past decade. Utilizing his proven methods and strategies to build lasting relationships and lifeti…
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A Pastor Built a Granola Company (Interview w/ Mark Plaza)
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On this episode, Mark Plaza shares how he started building his successful granola company while pastoring a church so he could understand and relate to his congregation more effectively as a fellow marketplace Christian. Mark Plaza is the founder of Olde Man Granola, which began in 2008 and now has their granola sold in several large grocery retail…
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A Redemptive Use of Artificial Intelligence (Interview w/ Luke and Jennifer Richey)
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On this episode, augmented reality gaming company co-founders Luke and Jennifer Richey share how they’re leveraging artificial intelligence for a Christ-centered purpose. Luke Richey, a software coding prodigy from a young age, co-founded Gravity Jack, Inc. in 2009, pioneering mobile-based Augmented Reality. With prior success in startups and a str…
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Employee Engagement and the Parable of the Four Soils (Interview w/ Krystal Parker)
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On this episode, US Christian Chamber of Commerce President Krystal Parker shares practical lessons about employee engagement from Jesus’ Parable of the Four Soils. Krystal Parker is the president of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. A former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company. A former college dropout, Parker adv…
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BOOK LAUNCH w/ first chapter: The Christ-Centered Company
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On this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to the Introduction chapter from Darren’s new book, “The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World.” The book is now available at TheologyofBusiness.com and on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.…
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Pastoring in the Marketplace and the Church Building (Interview w/ Joshua Brown)
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On this episode, Joshua Brown (aka. “The Pressure Washing Pastor”) shares a business model that is helping ministry leaders pastor in both the marketplace and in the church building. Joshua Brown, a former drug dealer, pothead, and high school dropout who was radically changed by God’s love and his people, is now pastor of Brown’s Pressure Washing,…
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A Mission Trip … to Your Workplace (Interview w/ Mike Henry Sr.)
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On this episode, Mike Henry Sr. shares an opportunity to experience a six-week mission trip with other marketplace Christians … to your own workplace! He teaches this proven model in his new book, Marketplace Mission Trip. Mike Henry Sr. is the CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One, an organization dedicated to helping every marketplace Christ…
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Hearing God’s Voice in Business (Interview w/ Shawn Bolz)
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On this episode, Shawn Bolz teaches how to hear God’s voice in business and shares how the spiritual gift of prophecy can operate in a business context. Shawn Bolz is a TV host, an author, producer, and a Christian minister. He’s the author of several bestselling books, including Translating God: Hearing God's Voice For Yourself And The World Aroun…
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Building Logos Bible Software into a Mature Company (Interview w/ Bob Pritchett)
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On this episode, Bob Pritchett shares lessons learned from his journey of developing Logos Bible Software as a high-school kid into a mature company serving ministry leaders. Bob Pritchett is the creator of Logos Bible Software and founder and Executive Chairman of Faithlife. In addition to Logos Bible Software, Faithlife offers a suite of time-sav…
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Creating with God on a Deadline (Interview w/ Phil Cooke)
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On this episode, Phil Cooke shares practical strategies for tapping into God’s creativity when you’re on a deadline. Phil Cooke, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles. Phil has produced media programming in nearly 70 countries, and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history with a client list…
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Pursuing Peace in Business Conflicts (Interview w/ Ray Titus)
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On this episode, franchising powerhouse Ray Titus shares a biblical basis for pursuing peace when conflicts arise in business. Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group, the global leader for entrepreneurs, which has over 1600 locations in over 80 countries. He co-founded Signarama with his father, Roy Titus, who was also the founder of Minute…
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How to Set Business Goals Like Your Creator
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On this episode, Darren shares how to set business goals like your Creator. Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepr…
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Four Notable Business Transactions in the Bible: How God Has Used Wealth to Establish His Covenant With Humanity
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On this episode, Darren shares four notable business transactions in the Bible to show how God has used wealth to establish His covenants with humanity. Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape c…
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Biblical Teachings About Ownership (Interview w/ Bill English)
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On this episode, Bill English shares teachings from his book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership. Bill English is a partner with The Platinum Group where he draws on his experience in business to help other businesses, especially in the areas of leadership, culture, and conflict resolution. He holds two master’s degrees from Trinity Evangel…
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Can God Use a Beer-Brewing Company? (Interview w/ Dr. Stephen Mansfield)
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On this episode, Dr. Stephen Mansfield shares the remarkable legacy of devout Christian businessman Arthur Guinness, whose beer-brewing company changed the world. Stephen Mansfield is a New York Times best-selling author and a popular speaker who leads a speaker training firm based in Washington DC. He is also a part time Senior Fellow of Public Le…
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Jubilee and the Right Level of Profit (with Dr. Jay Jakub)
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On this episode, Jay Jakub teaches how the biblical model of jubilee can be used as a basis for practicing capitalism more effectively. Dr. Jay Jakub is the Chief Advocacy Officer for the Economics of Mutuality Movement, which originated at Mars Incorporated. (A $40 billion company with 130k employees around the world, Mars is the maker of M&Ms, Sn…
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The Foundational Principle for Doing Business God’s Way
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On this episode, we’re exploring Principle 1 of the Christ-Centered Company Assessment: “Our company’s managers work for God and recognize God is on the receiving end of every action we take in business.”
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Each According to His Ability: A Biblical Basis for Hiring and Promoting
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On this episode, we’re exploring Principle 28 of the Christ-Centered Company Assessment: Our company uses a consistent process to assess a job candidate’s integrity and skill (i.e., discretion and work ethic), ensuring that people are hired, promoted, or demoted on the basis of his/her ability. Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Chris…
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214. Thank You Listeners: Time Is Valuable
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It's hard to say goodbye and the time has come...for now. I want to thank our loyal listeners, producers, virtual assistants and everyone that has joined me and joined us on this journey. I really appreciate you! The time now is to pivot and time is valuable. I'm rooting for you on your journey! Stay subscribed for more content in the future. So ma…
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213: A Random Walk Down Wall Street with Burton Malkiel
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This has been a long time coming for me and someone that I've admired as an investor for a very long time. There aren’t many books about investing that remain relevant over 40 years after they were first published. Burton Malkiel’s A Random Walk Down Wall Street, first published in 1973 and now in its twelfth edition, is one. Burton Malkiel, profes…
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212: Work from Home: Work From Anywhere Economy is Now!
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I had a chance to chat with Johnny FD. A digital nomad who In 2008 quit his corporate gig in California to move to Thailand and follow his passions and work as a Scuba Diver around the world. It was in Thailand that he spent a few years training professionally as a Muay Thai Fighter and fighting professionally. In 2013 he started my first online bu…
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211. Neuromarketing: Reducing Friction in Business & Life
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Author and international keynote speaker, Roger is a recognized expert in the use of brain and behavior research to improve marketing, sales, customer experience and corporate culture. He has worked with companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to entrepreneurial startups to enhance their digital and conventional marketing. As well as authoring Fri…
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210. From Addiction to Peace and $3 Million Dollar Business
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For the first 24 years of his life, Chris Rickerson’s future looked dim. He grew up in poverty, with a drug-addicted mother and drug demons of his own. Facing dire consequences, he turned his life around and, in 2013, started Elite Staffing Solutions, a Wichita, Kansas-based staffing company that lifts up people who are struggling as he once did. W…
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Is There a Biblical Basis for Bitcoin? (w/ Jimmy Song)
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On this episode, we’re joined by Jimmy Song. Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin Educator, Developer and Entrepreneur. Jimmy is the author of Programming Bitcoin, The Little Bitcoin Book, and his latest book, Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money. In addition, he's a Bitcoin Fellow at Blockchain Capital, a lecturer at the Univ…
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209. Social Science Behind Products That Hook Customers
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I had a fun and eye opening (or mind opening) discussion with Nir Eyal who blogged often about psychology and marketing which eventually brought him to the path of marrying the two and published a book called: Hooked – How to Build Habit-Forming Products. Hooked is a guide with a very insightful and simple thought system to building habit-forming p…
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208. The Business of Social Media and YouTube
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The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul ~ Dieter Uchtdorf That fully embodies Roberto Blake.”Create something awesome today.” Roberto Blake is the CEO and Creative Director of Create Awesome Media, LLC., where he develops and produces digital content and online media properties. Currently he is the host of a popular C…
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207. Start & Host a Virtual Conference for Your Business & Brand
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Bailey Richert is Founder of Virtual Summit School and Host of the Infopreneur Summit. In this episode - we discuss what a virtual summit is, how to get started, tips on tech setup and general building awareness around your brand. For years Bailey was caught up in the ‘rat race' as she followed what she was taught was the ‘right path' in life. A hi…
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206. Storytelling with Mike Boudet, Creator of Sword & Scale
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Sword and Scale is a must-listen podcast for fans of true crime everywhere. Covering some of the most heartbreaking and tragic murder cases in modern history, Mike Boudet the Creator and Host of this hit true-crime podcast clearly knows how to be a storyteller in the truest since. Mike and I sit down to discuss his career path; what brought him int…
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Kristen Hadeed imagines a world in which all organizations have cultures that empower people to keep climbing toward the best version of themselves every day. As the young leader of Student Maid, a successful cleaning company that hires students, Kristen has fostered a unique perspective on leadership, organizational culture and engaging the next g…
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Patrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an …
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Things You Must Do Before The Year Begins Pt. 2: Looking Forward
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On the second episode of the Podcast with Marketplacefeb and the crew (Alex Osagie kigwe kaiser). We continued from the book, 3 Things You Must Do As The Year Begins, specifically, Looking Forward.
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203. Marketing: Do this on Instagram!
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I had the pleasure of talking with someone that I’ve been following for a while, Jenn Herman, from Jenn’s Trends. We discussed ways to get the most out of Instagram with tips, and more. Jenn Herman has a unique perspective on business and success on social media, which earned her the prestige of being on the list of Top 10 Social Media Blogs three …
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Things You Must Do Before The Year Begins Pt. 1: Looking Back
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We kicked Season 3 of the Podcast with Marketplacefeb and the crew (Alex Osagie kigwe kaiser). We talked from my book, 3 Things You Must Do As The Year Begins, specifically, Look Back.
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202. A Deep Dive Into "Why Nations Fail"
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Entrepreneurs are vital in today’s economic climate and the driving engine behind prosperity. Understanding how to make a difference beyond their business is even more pertinent to the sustainability of their business and growth of industry. They all go hand and hand. This is why Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to read this book. Daron Acemoglu, MIT…
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201. Taxes and Business 101 with CPA, Michel Valbrun
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While these businesses contribute a great deal towards the sustainability of the economy, they end up overpaying taxes, more often than not. Some simply do not have the understanding of how the tax system works, and some seek help from amateur accountants,tax preparers, and even well-meaning Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who do not provide th…
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200. Neil Soni: Author of The Startup Gold Mine - The Startup Playbook For Partnering With Big Business
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Neil Soni is the author of The Startup Gold Mine: How to Tap the Hidden Innovation Agendas of Large Companies to Fund and Grow Your Business. Neil spent years with startups, focusing on the sales and marketing side, trying to sell into large organizations. He then moved to Estee Lauder, where he specialized in external innovation. After seeing both…
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199. Bet on Yourself! Freelancer Quits Job at IBM For CryptoCurrency Full-time
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Ian Balina is a cryptocurrency investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker. He was a full-time employee at IBM until the day of our interview to focus on Amazon FBA and his cryptocurrency investments. Ian authored The Complete Freelancer Guide, a book that encourages others how to start a freelancing business. He founded Fusion Video Produ…
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198. Looking at Career and Freelance Opportunities
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Matt Tran started off as a Mechanical Engineer after graduating from college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was unhappy because of the long, boring days and was ultimately fired from all 3 jobs. He walked away from engineering to focus on his YouTube channel full-time against the wishes of many and has grown and amazing following and a…
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197. Don't Quit Your Day Job! Side Hustle Until You Can't
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Kevin is an attorney and the blogger behind Financial Panther, a blog about personal finance, travel hacking, and side hustling using the sharing economy. He paid off $87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. Kevin is passionate about earning money using the sharing economy and you can see all …
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196. The Rise of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
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My guest today, Ryan Dennis has been working in the blockchain industry since 2015 when he revolutionized real estate technology as the Director of Communication for the International Blockchain Real Estate Association. Since then, he has consistently been publicized as one of the most influential people in real estate technology online. In his cur…
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In this episode I interview David Stein, an expert strategist when it comes to money, how it works, and how to work it. David now retired from his life as a Portfolio Strategist of a $33 Billion investment advisory firm with over 20 years of experience managing money turned his attention to creating the hit show “Money For The Rest of Us”. Do you h…
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194. Want to Get Into Network Engineering? Start Here!
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Du’An Lightfoot, a Cisco certified Systems Administrator, YouTuber, and founder of the #LabEveryday movement is a powerful advocate for career advancement. His inspiring, nuts-and-bolts advice gets you right on track for making your career shine. LabEveryday shares the demands, tactics, and mindset you need to succeed. Du'An and I Discuss: The LabE…
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How Marketplace Christians Can Cultivate Christ-Centered Companies
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Questions explored in this episode: Why companies market culture … not merely products and services Why the marketplace is a great place for Christians How companies can set Christ-centered industry standards in every aspect of the business How to use the Christ-Centered Company Assessment tool to evaluate how closely your company’s culture and ope…
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193. Starting a Digital Magazine and Learning from Top Entrepreneurs
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I had a chance to sit down with Nathan Chan of Foundr to discuss the magazine’s success and find out what it’s done to get people to open their wallets for digital content. Nathan Chan is the founder of Foundr an online magazine for entrepreneurs. He started it as a side hustle, and over the last few years has grown it into a powerhouse brand produ…
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192. CBD Oil! What's it All About?
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Vadim saw a major problem in the industry: consumers are confused and can't see through the haze of hype on CBD all over the internet. The CBD School was created to educate consumers on how to use CBD and where to find the best products for their needs. Vadim is the CBD Professor. For the last two decades, he has dedicated himself to researching th…
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