Overview

What if success in business wasn’t about working harder—but about slowing down, doing the internal work, and redefining what actually matters?

In this episode of Building the Biz, Shane sits down with Sean Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Christian Counseling, to explore the intersection of faith, business, relationships, and identity. Sean shares how he and his wife built a thriving, multi-location counseling practice without compromising their values—and how their work is helping people experience the abundant life described in John 10:10.

From navigating burnout and the myth of the “self-running business,” to bridging the gap between faith and psychology, this conversation challenges entrepreneurs to rethink success.

Key Takeaways

Many entrepreneurs try to outwork their problems. Sean explains why slowing down—through prayer, reflection, and intentional rhythms—often leads to deeper breakthroughs than pushing harder.

Business success is often used as a distraction from unresolved internal or relational challenges.

At the end of a career, people don’t measure success by revenue or titles—they measure it by impact, relationships, and the lives they’ve influenced.

Sean shares how burnout and a poorly executed sabbatical revealed that identity and purpose must come from something deeper.

Sean and his team integrate biblical truth with evidence-based counseling practices, showing that faith and science can work together to bring healing and transformation.

In This Episode:

• How to avoid burnout while still building a scalable company
• Why entrepreneurs struggle to translate business success into relational success
• How to prepare emotionally and mentally for an eventual business exit
• How identity shifts from “what I do” to “who I am”
• Why internal work is essential for long-term leadership effectiveness
• How to integrate faith into business without forcing it
• The importance of living and leading at the pace of Jesus

Memorable Quotes

• “You don’t have to have your problems solved to be content and joyful.”
• “We’re not made to do this life alone.”
• “Transitions need to be methodical—delegate, don’t abdicate.”
• “Live life to the full—and help others do the same.”

About Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Christian Counseling, a multi-location therapy practice serving clients across Colorado and Florida. Since launching in 2009 with his wife Angie, Sean has built a relationship-centered, out-of-network practice known for integrating clinical excellence with a biblical foundation.

https://christiancounselingco.com

Tags

Faith & Business, Christian Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Counseling, Marriage & Relationships, Business Ownership, Identity & Purpose, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurial Mindset

Disclosures

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8831353.1 Exp. 3/28

Former Disney executive Vance Morris shares how to design unforgettable customer experiences, increase retention, build systems that create owner freedom, and scale a business that runs without you. Learn Disney’s secrets to customer loyalty, pricing power, and long-term business value.

What if the secret to scaling your business—and eventually stepping away from it—was hidden in the way Disney designs customer experience? In this episode, Shane Bauman sits down with former Disney executive and entrepreneur Vance Morris to unpack how intentional systems create loyalty, retention, and true owner freedom. Vance shares how business owners can create unforgettable experiences that increase profitability, strengthen culture, and position their companies for long-term growth and exit.

• Customer experience must be systematized—not left to chance.

• Customer retention is more profitable than constant acquisition.

• Emotional connections drive loyalty and repeat business.

• Systems create freedom and scalability for owners.

• Differentiated experiences allow businesses to charge premium pricing.

• How Disney operationalizes customer experience at scale

• Why retention is the hidden driver of profitability

• How emotional touchpoints increase loyalty and referrals

• The systems required to create owner freedom

• How experience design impacts valuation and exit potential

• Why differentiation creates pricing power

• The connection between culture, systems, and scalability

• “Consistency is the foundation of great customer experience.”

• “It’s your job to remind customers you exist.”

• “Culture must be taught, modeled, and reinforced.”

• “You won’t profit unless you implement.”

Vance Morris is a former Disney executive turned entrepreneur and customer experience strategist. He built and systematized multiple successful home service companies and now helps business owners create scalable companies with strong retention and customer loyalty.

Website: https://deliverwow.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancemorris

Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Business Systems, Scaling a Business, Disney Business Lessons, Leadership, Customer Retention, Small Business Growth, Business Ownership, Operational Excellence

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8743694.1 Exp. 2/28

Episode Description

Why do so many high achievers reach success—yet still feel unfulfilled?

In this episode of Building the Biz, Shane Bauman sits down with executive leadership expert Kristen Kenton for a deep, honest conversation about achievement, identity, and what it truly means to live and lead well.

Kristen is the President & CEO of Kenton Talent Management and the founder of the Executive Women’s Summit. Through years of working with high-performing executives, she’s seen a consistent pattern: success alone doesn’t create fulfillment.

Together, Shane and Kristen explore the difference between achievement and contentment, the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, and how purpose, values, and faith shape sustainable success—both personally and professionally.

This episode is for leaders who have done “all the right things” but are still asking: Is this it?

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why achievement doesn’t guarantee fulfillment
• The difference between success, contentment, and purpose
• Common patterns among high achievers who feel stuck or restless
• How emotional intelligence impacts leadership effectiveness
• Why identity matters more than outcomes
• The hidden cost of tying self-worth to performance
• How faith and hope shape resilient leadership
• What transformational leadership actually looks like in practice

Notable Moments & Themes

• Achievement vs. fulfillment: why hitting the goal can still feel empty
• Emotional intelligence as a stronger predictor than credentials
• The role of trauma and unresolved identity in leadership pressure
• Purpose as the missing link for sustainable success
• Leading from values instead of external validation

About the Guest

Kristen Kenton is President & CEO of Kenton Talent Management, where she helps organizations identify and develop transformational leaders who align results, culture, and purpose. She is also the founder of the Executive Women’s Summit, a leadership development community dedicated to helping high-performing women grow with authenticity and impact.

Links & Resources

• Kristen Kenton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenkenton/
• Kenton Talent Management: https://www.kentontalent.com
• Executive Women’s Summit: https://executivewomenssummit.com
• Building the Biz Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-the-biz/id1711862560

Tags / Keywords

Leadership, Entrepreneurship, High Achievers, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Purpose & Fulfillment, Faith in Business, Identity & Success, Personal Growth, Organizational Culture, Women in Leadership

Disclosure

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8727728.1 Exp. 1/28

Episode Overview

In this episode of Building the Biz, Shane sits down with acquisition entrepreneur Jeremy Hunka, owner of Summit Cabinet Coatings. Jeremy shares an unfiltered look at what happens after the deal closes — from debt pressure and people-pleasing to redefining leadership and learning where faith truly fits in business ownership.

This conversation is a candid exploration of buying versus building, the emotional toll of leadership, and the freedom that comes from stepping into the right seat.

Key Topics Covered

• Why Jeremy chose acquisition over starting from scratch
• The reality of being an operator-owner vs. a true owner
• How debt impacts cash flow, decision-making, and leadership stress
• The hidden cost of people-pleasing in business
• Faith as daily dependence, not just belief
• Transitioning from visionary-integrator to owner
• Ethical vs. redemptive business practices
• Using EOS and knowing when to bring in an implementer
• Designing a role that fits your strengths as a leader

Notable Quotes

• “Every hard day was made harder by a three-hour commute.”
• “Faith went from something I had to something I depended on daily.”
• “I learned I’m more naturally an owner than an operator.”
• “Businesses this size are always hairy — you just have to decide which hair you’re comfortable with.”

Who This Episode Is For

• Entrepreneurs considering buying a business
• Owners feeling stretched in day-to-day operations
• Leaders navigating people-pleasing tendencies
• Faith-driven business owners seeking alignment
• Anyone questioning whether they’re in the right seat

Connect with Jeremy

Jeremy Hunka is an acquisition entrepreneur and owner of Summit Cabinet Coatings, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. His journey spans chemistry, finance, commercial real estate, and now small business ownership — bringing a thoughtful, grounded perspective to leadership and growth.

Tags:

Entrepreneurship, Faith, Acquisition Entrepreneur, People Pleasing, Summit Cabient Coatings, Marketing, Building the Biz Podcast

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8714290.1 Exp. 1/28

The Opposite of Poverty with Andrew DeVaney

Guest: Andrew DeVaney, Founder & CEO, As One Ministries

Show Notes:

In this episode of Building the Biz, host Shane Bauman sits down with Andrew DeVaney, Founder and CEO of As One Ministries, to explore what it truly means to pursue dignity-centered impact through entrepreneurship, faith, and community development in rural Uganda.

Andrew shares the origin story of As One—born out of college summers spent in East Africa—and how the organization has grown incrementally over the last decade by responding to real problems on the ground. Rather than chasing rapid scale, As One has focused on density: building schools, health clinics, farms, and businesses within specific communities to restore agency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

The conversation challenges traditional charity models and reframes poverty not as a lack of material goods, but as a breakdown in relationships, dignity, and wholeness. Andrew explains why moving people from beneficiaries to customers creates ownership and accountability—and how earned-revenue models can coexist with philanthropy to catalyze flourishing communities.

Shane and Andrew also discuss leadership formation, healthy friction, culture, EOS, faith, and self-awareness—drawing parallels between lessons learned in Uganda and how American entrepreneurs can build healthier, more purpose-driven businesses.

What’s Inside:

• Why the opposite of poverty is not the American Dream

• Building density instead of chasing scale

• Moving from beneficiaries to customers

• Dignity, agency, and accountability in community development

• Blended models: philanthropy + earned revenue

• Leadership formation and self-awareness

• Healthy conflict and feedback in growing organizations

• Culture-building through mission, vision, and values

• Applying global lessons to American business leadership

Short Description:

Andrew DeVaney, Founder and CEO of As One Ministries, joins Shane Bauman to discuss dignity-centered entrepreneurship, community density, faith-driven leadership, and why redefining the opposite of poverty changes how we build businesses and organizations that last.

Tags:

Social entrepreneurship, leadership, nonprofit leadership, faith and work, entrepreneurship, poverty alleviation, Uganda, organizational culture, EOS, impact-driven business

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8672679.1 Exp. 12/27

In Episode 52 of Building the Biz, host Shane Bauman sits down with Seth Joraanstad, CFO and co-owner of LS Gallegos & Associates—a national consulting firm delivering major transportation and infrastructure programs across the country. After helping acquire the business from its founder, Seth and his partners have set a bold, decade-long vision: 10X the company while honoring its legacy.

Across this engaging conversation, Seth shares a grounded, faith-driven leadership philosophy shaped by two decades of experience—spanning aviation, finance, infrastructure, and organizational transformation. He opens up about grit, stewardship, culture, EOS, faith in the workplace, and why the transition from employee to owner was one of the most meaningful moments of his life.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Blending Legacy with Ambitious Growth

• Using Core Values as Strategic Drivers

• Vetting for Grit in the Hiring Process

• Transitioning from Employee to Owner

• Implementing EOS Across a Business

• The Role of Patience in Entrepreneurship

• Faith in Leadership

• Healthy Conflict & Unified Leadership

• Business as a Platform for Generosity

• Defining Success Beyond Revenue

Short Description:

In this episode, Shane sits down with Seth Joraanstad, CFO and co-owner of LS Gallegos, to explore purposeful leadership, 10X growth, culture, grit, faith, and the transition from employee to owner. A powerful conversation for leaders building legacy-driven businesses.

Tags:

Leadership, entrepreneurship, 10X vision, company culture, grit, faith and business, infrastructure, EOS, team building, business acquisition, stewardship, Colorado business leaders

Mentioned in this Episode:

https://lsgallegos.com/

Disclosures:

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE, and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8617291.1 Exp. 11/27

In this solo episode, host Shane Bauman walks advisors and business owners through The Advisor’s Succession Roadmap—a framework for exiting your business with integrity, maximizing its value, and protecting the people entrusted to your care.

Drawing from real-world examples and biblical wisdom, Shane explains how succession planning isn’t just a financial decision—it’s an act of stewardship and legacy. From understanding your firm’s true valuation to choosing aligned partners, he unpacks five key principles to help you transition well:

1. Laying the Groundwork Is Stewardship — Know what your business is worth and organize it so it can operate without you.
2. Strengthen for Long-Term Impact — Focus on recurring revenue, operational efficiency, and leadership development.
3. Choose Partners Based on Alignment, Not Just Dollars — Find successors who share your values and client care philosophy.
4. Do the Tough Stuff — Get legal and tax counsel, communicate early, and manage integration with excellence.
5. Finish Well — Avoid common pitfalls like waiting too long, chasing payout over people, or ignoring the emotional side of transition.

Shane reminds listeners that “succession isn’t just an exit—it’s a legacy move.” With insights grounded in faith, financial wisdom, and practical experience, this episode is a guide for anyone who wants to finish their professional journey strong and purposeful.

What’s Inside:

• The 5 pillars of a successful advisor succession plan
• How to value your advisory firm
• Why stewardship and legacy matter more than payout
• Common mistakes advisors make when exiting
• How faith and planning intersect in building a lasting impact

Mentioned in This Episode:

• RISE Wealth Strategies – www.risewealth.org

• The Advisor’s Succession Roadmap

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE, and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8475981.1 Exp. 10/27

Jaime Holm is the Founder & VP of Design at Tinker Tin, a $20M+ zero-debt manufacturing company that builds large-scale retail displays for brands like Boot Barn, Red Bull, and Coachella. What began in 2012 with a single vintage trailer rental has grown into a multi-facility operation across California and Mexico. A freedom-motivated entrepreneur with a knack for trusting her gut, Jaime has built Tinker Tin without formal business training, outside investment, or even marketing—proving that intuition, values, and resilience can scale into something extraordinary.

Jaime reflects on the power of curiosity and authenticity in both business and life, emphasizing how staying grounded through nature, faith, and family has guided her decisions. She discusses how questioning norms led Tinker Tin to shift manufacturing from China to Mexico, improving quality and resilience, and how empathy and psychology drive her human-centered design approach.

Looking ahead, Jaime shares her plans to launch a direct-to-consumer product line that brings Tinker Tin’s “beauty at scale” philosophy to smaller retailers. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, Jaime urges you to know your “why,” trust your inner voice over noise, and focus on impact rather than personal legacy.

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8379243.1 Exp. 10/27

What’s Inside:

• How Jaime grew Tinker Tin into a $20M zero-debt company
• How empathy, psychology, and authenticity shape Jaime’s design process
• Why Jaime uses intuition and curiosity to guide big decisions

Mentioned in this episode:

TinkerTin.com
Tinker Tin on Instagram
Tinker Tin on LinkedIn
Tinker Tin on Pinterest