In Episode 98 of Beyond Business, I sit down with Chris Ellis, one of the owners of Bre Law right here in Decatur.Chris is a walking example of resilience. Over the past decade, he’s faced serious health challenges that would’ve taken most people out of the fight—but instead, he doubled down. He continued to build a successful law practice, lead by example, and inspire young people to stay focused, disciplined, and hungry for more.We talk about: • What prolonged health battles really teach you about time, priorities, and purpose • How success looks different when you’ve been tested • Leadership through adversity • Why mentoring and setting the example matters now more than everThis episode isn’t just about law or business—it’s about mindset, grit, and refusing to quit when life throws punches.If you’re grinding through something right now, this conversation is for you.👇 Subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and let us know what hit home.#BeyondBusinessPodcast #ChrisEllis #BreLaw #EntrepreneurMindset #Resilience #Leadership #OvercomingAdversity #SuccessStories #DecaturIllinois

Beyond Business Podcast | Darren Bailey & Aaron DelMar – Campaigning Across Illinois || Ep101

What happens when investigative journalism turns into a national conversation?In Episode 99 of the Beyond Business Podcast, I sit down with @c‪@chrispapst8799‬ Emmy-winning investigative journalist and author of Failure Factory — the groundbreaking book examining corruption, mismanagement, and systemic failures within the Baltimore public school system.Failure Factory didn’t just spark discussion.It earned major recognition, including an Emmy Award and the NAACP Vanguard Award, and even drew national attention from political leaders including Donald Trump.But this conversation isn’t just about Baltimore.Chris shares the deeper mission behind his work — exposing structural problems within public education systems and encouraging accountability, transparency, and meaningful reform.Inside this episode:✔ The story behind Failure Factory✔ Investigative journalism & systemic corruption✔ Education funding & incentives✔ Why education debates matter nationwide✔ Speaking truth to powerThis is a conversation about education, policy, and the future of our children.