How can you care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of your team, their families, your clients, your vendor suppliers, and your local and global community?

In this episode, Jeff and Brandon discuss:

• God’s bigger plan for generous business owners.
• The six domains of flourishing.
• The power of doubling down and not giving in to everything.
• Creating a focus card with your personal mission statement and revisiting it.

Key Takeaways:

• Bring your team and their families with you on the mission-minded values of your business. If everyone understands the reason why they’re working, it can change lives.
• Everyone in your community can be brought in and invited to participate in having a greater impact through the work God is doing and the people you’re serving.
• Your only role is to be faithful, to trust God, to do what is right, and then lay all the results and the outcomes back in His hands.
• Love people better. That is the key to being a more philanthropic leader.

"We are creating generational influence by sharing these stories and inviting our people into the work that God's doing through the companies that we get to serve." — Brandon West

Episode References:

• Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life: https://www.purposedriven.com/
• Flourishing Framework: https://phoscreative.com/flourishing-framework/
• Gino Wickman’s Traction & EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-library
• Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/
• Randy Alcorn’s Heaven: https://store.epm.org/product/heaven
• Donate to The SAFE Global Fund

About Brandon West: Brandon West founded PHOS Creative at the age of 26 out of his home office. A strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida, PHOS’s growth and culture have been highlighted in the Inc. 5000, Gator100, Florida Trend Magazine, and the Best Christian Workplaces Institute.

Author of It Is Not Your Business to Succeed and one of the University of Florida's 40 Gators Under 40, Brandon has shared his insights on over eighty stages, addressing topics such as purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, business as a ministry, authentic branding, and inbound marketing.

Connect with Brandon West:

Website: https://phoscreative.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHOScreative/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoscreative

Book: It Is Not Your Business to Succeed

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Do you have people whom you can lean on for accountability, encouragement, and exhortation?

In this episode, Jeff and Dougal discuss:

• Going all in on spiritual formation in life’s transitions.
• How Christ can heal the wounds of our past and use them to lift others.
• Three life habits: Model, Mentor, Message.
• Avoiding isolation.

Key Takeaways:

• Advice to high school seniors: When you go off to college, step it up big time. Not only will it be good for you and your relationship with the Lord, but it will be good for your grades, too.
• Spiritual formation, disciple making, and Bible studies can bring you more success in areas that are not obviously related.
• Not all men in prison are bad people. Many made stupid decisions and don’t want to continue making those decisions. Many are enthusiastic about life and are redeemed.
• A peer group, built on trust and accountability, can help you craft and understand your life’s calling and purpose.

"Do not get isolated. You must have accountability. You've got to have eyeball to eyeball accountability with other men." — Dougal Cameron

Episode References:

• Prison Entrepreneurship Program: https://www.pep.org/
• Halftime: https://halftime.org/

About Dougal Cameron: Dougal A. Cameron is President of Cameron Management. Dougal began his career as an accountant with Arthur Young & Company (now, Ernst & Young). He was an asset and project manager with Gerald D. Hines from 1985 to 1991, where he was responsible for Central Business District Class A assets, including Bank of America Center, JP Morgan Chase Tower, Pennzoil Place, and One and Two Shell Plazas. From 1991 to 1994, Dougal was an owner and principal of a local money management firm. He purchased his first building, 3000 Richmond Avenue, in 1995 when he formed Cameron Management.

Since then, Cameron Management has owned and managed buildings in Houston and San Antonio in both single ownership and joint venture partnerships.

Dougal built a firm that owns, finances, leases, and manages all of its office buildings in an integrated fashion. He enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and encouraging others through service in both non-profit and Christian ministry organizations. Cameron Management’s Vision is to honor God and serve people. Its Mission is to be the standard of excellence in serving its tenants with rigor. Its Values are based on integrity, teamwork, and freedom. Cameron Management is 100% owned by its employees.

Connect with Dougal Cameron:

Website: https://cameronmanagement.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougal-cameron-243875/

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

What is my role as a steward, both at home and at work?

In this episode, Jeff and Jeff discuss:

• Including your spouse in the big decisions of life.
• Serving the King of all with all our resources.
• Evolution of generous giving.
• Seeing God at work in the Middle East.

Key Takeaways:

• God will give the things that are best for us, not necessarily the things we think we want or need.
• Invite people into stewardship with you. Together, people will make a greater impact than if any one person were going at it alone.
• Don’t be ashamed of your giving or your beliefs. Even if you don’t lead with who you are, people will discover.
• Understand the purpose of what you’re doing. Every business and every action has a reason. What is it?

"That's one of the beautiful things about GROVE, is because of all these relationships, and we tell each other the stories, we get to see what God's doing to a degree that most people wouldn't get that perspective." — Jeff Latture

About Jeff Latture: Jeff Latture serves as Executive Vice President of Barnhart Crane & Rigging and has been a team member since 1997. He has participated in leading the commercial development of the company through strategic thinking and business development. He is also a key leader in the GROVE Group, which implements the purpose of Barnhart as a Kingdom generosity engine. Jeff and his wife are committed to world evangelism through strategic grantmaking. Through the GROVE process, Jeff leads the development of their investments in the Middle East and North Africa, which relies on The Strategic Resource Group (SRG) as a primary funding tool. Jeff serves as Chairman of the SRG Board.

Connect with Jeff Latture:

Website: https://www.barnhartcrane.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-latture-ba7351146/

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

What are the little things that we can start to put into motion to be the hands and the feet of God in our communities?

In this episode, Jeff and Ryan discuss:

• Having fun while gaining experience.
• Learning from those around you with more understanding and greater experience.
• Stumbling forward while figuring it out.
• Integrating your business life and your faith life.

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t always have to have a new idea; just be the one willing to follow a well-worked blueprint. Look for who else is doing what you want to be doing and see how you can adapt it for your business.
• If you follow the Lord’s path, you’ll be amazed at where it can take you, even if you don’t understand why.
• Time and energy are your limiting assets. You can try to go alone, or you can expand with others and grow together.
• Learning what it means to be a Christian business owner (and not just a business owner who happens to be Christian) will appear different for every person and every organization.
• Be willing to just start, even if you don’t feel ready. You don’t need to overthink getting started.

"We're a small enough organization, we can all dream. We can all dream as to what this might look like, and we can all be facilitators of how this might look. There are no rules. There is no set guideline or practice. Everything's on the table, so let's talk about it." — Ryan Hiebsch

About Ryan Hiebsch: Ryan Hiebsch is a seasoned real estate investor with over 21 years of experience specializing in value-add properties. Holding a degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of North Florida, he has completed over 165 projects, demonstrating a keen ability to identify opportunities and maximize returns. As a licensed broker for 20 years, Ryan has excelled in both residential and commercial real estate, currently owning and managing 91 rental units in Jacksonville, FL, while developing a 66-unit build-to-rent townhome community. Through his company, Sheepco, he is dedicated to creating safe, attainable housing that fosters community interaction and enhances quality of life. With extensive experience in project management, financing, and strategic partnerships, Ryan is a trusted industry leader committed to building thriving, profitable communities for both investors and residents.

Connect with Ryan Hiebsch:

Website: https://www.sheepco.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-hiebsch-00133117

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

What do you want to be known for? How can you create real experiences to build that?

In this episode, Jeff and Rusty discuss:

• How God works on us in all areas of our lives.
• Allowing all of your experiences to work for you in any role.
• Owners and donors in your foundation.
• Embedding servant leadership into your culture.

Key Takeaways:

• God’s kingdom can and will come through your work, no matter what it is you are doing.
• Help your employees understand their work matters in a higher-calling way and are always connected to a higher purpose.
• You have more to give than just writing a check.
• Pay attention to how you serve. But if you do it right, everyone wins. It’s an explosion of goodness.
• Pray for a clear vision, then enlist help.

"Pay attention to how you serve. But if you do it right, everyone wins. It’s an explosion of goodness." — Rusty Bland

Episode References:

• Generous Business Owner Podcast - Brandon Barnholt: The Hand of God In Your Life and Business

About Rusty Bland: Rusty Bland is currently the President of the KeHE Cares Foundation for KeHE Distributors, a $9B+ food distribution company based in Naperville, IL. Prior to this role, he served as the Executive Vice President, Culture at KeHE, serving on the senior team and co-leading HR. As one of KeHE’s longest tenured leaders, Rusty has led KeHE’s effort to institutionalize and perpetuate its unique culture and embed the Company’s mission/vision/values into all aspects of the employee experience at KeHE. Rusty has been with KeHE since November 2004.

As a certified B-corporation, KeHE considers its business operations to be a platform for doing good in the world. One of the most unique ways this “goodness” is manifested is through the KeHE Cares Foundation, to which KeHE donates 10% of its profits in order to fund as much impact as possible. The stewardship of these funds is organized and deployed through the Foundation in 3 primary ways/pillars: 1) Serving and Giving; 2) Impact investing; and 3) the KeHE Leadership Academy.

Prior to working at KeHE, Rusty was Vice President/COO at Lemstone Christian Stores, a 75-store franchise chain.

He and his wife, Allison, have been married for 35 years and reside in Shoreview, MN. They have 3 adult children, two sons-in-law, and an amazing granddaughter whom they are endlessly doting on.

Connect with Rusty Bland:

Website: https://www.kehecares.org/

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

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Have you set your lifestyle limit?

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Kim discuss:

• Giving to God’s causes.
• Letting God lead you forward with faith.
• Why God wants us to join in His giving.
• Embracing and handling obstacles on your journey.

Key Takeaways:

• There’s going to be risk - if you wait for 100% certainty, it won’t come. Move forward anyway in faith.
• Give to whatever passion God puts in your heart.
• Start giving now, even if it is just your time.
• It’s all God. He gets the glory and the praise.

"The kingdom of God is worth everything I've had or will have, and if I hang on to what I have, then I'm settling for what's of less value." — Kim King

Episode References:

• Women Doing Well: https://womendoingwell.org/
• HOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/
• Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/books/chase-the-lion/
  

About Kim King: For over thirty years, Kim worked as an attorney and manager in the Law Department of ExxonMobil. She left her work at Exxon to complete her first book, When Women Give – The Adventure of a Generous Life, which was published in 2017. She is an advocate for generosity. She has served on the board of Women Doing Well, Hope International, and Thrivent Trust Company (now Blue Trust), a Christian financial services company. Her latest focus is on writing. She writes regularly for the blog of Women Doing Well.

Kim received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama. She enjoys Astros baseball, Alabama football, gardening, and oil painting. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her two dogs, where she serves as a Bible study teacher for adults at her church.

Connect with Kim King:

Book: When Women Give: The Adventure of a Generous Life: https://www.ivpress.com/kim-king

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Where do you feel the Lord’s call to give?

In this episode, Jeff and Lamar discuss:

• Teaching your kids about debts, saving, and generosity.
• Shepherding your children’s hearts in what pulls on their hearts.
• How crises often lead to better things.
• Unique ways to bless people and organizations.

Key Takeaways:

• Invite your children to make the giving decisions. Give them information, let them earn money, and then let them decide where it goes.
• Pray for where you are giving. Pray for the ministries, the charities, and the people.
• Create your own personal mission statement and live by that.
• Take time to talk to the Lord and ask Him how He would like you to steward His resources.

"My personal mission statement is to empower and exhort all of God’s children to be generous with all they have been given." — Lamar King

Episode References:

• Charting Your Legacy: https://compassfinancialministry.org/product/charting-your-legacy-student/
• Abide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGUUfGXMhGs
• HOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/
• Jonah 2:8 - “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.”
• 1 Thess 5:16-18 - “Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the Lord’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

About Lamar King: Lamar loves meeting new people and explaining how Bare Wealth can intentionally partner with them on their stewardship journey. His role is to deepen existing client relationships as well as develop new ones. He provides additional expertise to debt analysis, cash flow analysis, and farm or business succession planning.

“It is a blessing to come alongside families and help put their financial puzzle together and promote unity through planning and clear communication. The things of this earth will fade, but we have the chance to shepherd our clients in sending treasure on ahead. Generosity of time, talent, and treasure changes the giver and the receiver and provides eternal return on investment.” - Lamar

Lamar met his wife, Grace, at Cedarville University in Ohio. They’ve been married since 2006 and have four children. Lamar and his family live in Lancaster and attend Millersville Bible Church.

Connect with Lamar King:

Website: https://barewealthadvisors.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-lamar-king/

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Are you building something that matters?

In this episode, Jeff and Shawn discuss:

• Taking action when you run into roadblocks.
• Giving back at every stage of life.
• Finding a way through creative means to make it work.
• Creating a brand people believe in.

Key Takeaways:

• Just do something. You can’t just have the idea; you have to take action. It is not a one-time thought or one-time event.
• You can’t hang love over the door and not give back.
• You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing; you can do it the right way and build a trusted brand from the beginning.
• Say “yes” first. You can always be giving, you can always be facilitating. Try to be involved.
• Play along the way; give along the way.

"Mistakes are inevitable, and you cannot fear them, and you can't even wish them away, because from the mistakes come the big learnings, the things that matter more than even winning financially or what have you come from the mistakes. Every one of those lessons is rooted in some kind of mistake." — Shawn Nelson

About Shawn Nelson: Shawn holds multiple patents on product inventions that have produced close to a billion dollars in sales to date.

Shawn also holds a Master's degree in Strategic Design and Management, and is an instructor in the Master’s Program at the top design school in the nation: Parsons The New School for Design, in NYC. He currently resides in St.George, Utah, with his wife Tiffany and his 4 amazing kids.

Connect with Shawn Nelson:

Website: https://shawndnelson.com/

Website: https://www.lovesac.com/

Book: Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from The Lovesac Story

Let Me Save You 25 Years Podcast: https://shawndnelson.com/podcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shawnydlovesac

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

X: https://x.com/ShawnOfLovesac

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnOfLovesac/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac/

Connect with Jeff Thomas:

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw