In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with B.J. Davis, co-founder of Grit Land Company and one of the founding members of the Abide & Lead community, for a deeply personal conversation about failure, redemption, and discovering your true identity in Christ.

B.J. shares the incredible story of growing up in a strong Christian home, drifting from his faith, chasing success, and ultimately losing everything during the 2008 housing collapse. At rock bottom, with his marriage failing, his business gone, and nowhere to turn, God met him in a life-changing way.

But this isn't just a story about salvation. It's about the years that followed as B.J. learned the difference between simply believing in God's grace and truly abiding in Christ every day. This is an honest conversation about grace, discipleship, and second chances. Whether you're leading a business, rebuilding after failure, or simply longing for a deeper walk with God, B.J.'s story is a powerful reminder that God isn't finished with your story yet. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Episode Resources:

• Grit Land Company: https://gritlandco.com/

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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How do you build a business that lasts long after you're gone?

In this special installment of the Impact CEO Summer Stories Series, Duane Donner continues sharing the story behind Founders Advisors and the leadership lessons that transformed his business from a founder-dependent company into an organization built for long-term impact.

Picking up after the 2008 financial crisis, Dwayne reflects on the season that led him to burnout and the pivotal decision to hire a leader who would eventually help build the systems, culture, and team that allowed the company to scale beyond himself. Along the way, he shares why leadership isn't about holding on to control, but empowering others to flourish.

Whether you're leading a startup, growing a mature company, or thinking about your long-term legacy, this conversation offers practical wisdom on building a business that can thrive for generations while staying rooted in God's purpose.

Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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What does it take to build a business that thrives for generations—not just financially, but spiritually?

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner welcomes Price Hightower, founder and CEO of Tower Homes, for a rich conversation about leadership, legacy, succession, and the power of surrounding yourself with wise counsel.

From launching his business at just 27 years old with little experience and no income, to leading a thriving real estate company for more than three decades, Price shares the leadership lessons that have shaped his journey and why humility, mentorship, and dependence on God have been the foundation of it all.

Price shares lessons from over 30 years of entrepreneurship, navigating crisis, developing future leaders, and creating a culture of generosity and stewardship. A practical and encouraging conversation for leaders who want to build businesses and legacies that endure. Whether you're an entrepreneur, CEO, or leader preparing for your next season, this conversation offers practical wisdom on building a company that outlives you while remaining faithful to God's calling. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Episode Resources:

• Tower Homes: https://www.towerhomes.com/

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

What happens when your biggest failure becomes the doorway to your greatest purpose?

In this special installment of the Impact CEO Summer Stories Series, Duane Donner shares one of the most pivotal chapters of his life, how the collapse of a business dream, a season of personal brokenness, and an unexpected encounter with God completely changed the trajectory of his future.

After walking away from a struggling business and searching for stability, Dwayne found himself asking deeper questions about purpose, identity, and what success really means. What followed was a life-changing journey of faith, surrender, and discovering that ministry isn't limited to a church platform, it can happen through business, leadership, and everyday influence.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, ministry leader, or someone searching for purpose, this conversation will encourage you to trust God with your story and embrace the calling He has uniquely prepared for you. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with Drew Hiss, founder of Acumen Impact and co-author of The Guidebook for Business Ownership. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy, and why the business platform may be one of the most powerful ministry opportunities available today.

Drew shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, including a season of financial crisis that ultimately became a turning point of surrender. What followed was a profound lesson in trusting God with business, leadership, and life.

If you're navigating growth, leadership challenges, succession planning, or simply wondering how to integrate your faith more intentionally into your business, this episode will encourage and equip you to lead with greater purpose and impact. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Episode Resources:

• Acumen Impact: https://acumenimpact.com/

• The Guidebook for Business Ownership: https://www.amazon.com/Sharpen-Guidebook-Ownership-Adventures-Leadership/dp/0578566621

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

In this powerful episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner shares the personal story of how chasing success, money, and achievement nearly cost him everything. From building a fast-growing business in his 20s to battling overwhelming stress, burnout, and panic attacks, Duane opens up about the breaking point that changed his life forever.

This honest conversation explores ambition, identity, failure, faith, and how God can use brokenness to begin transformation.

If you've ever felt the pressure to prove yourself or wondered if there's more to life than success, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner talks with Justin Forman, co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, exploring how God is awakening a new generation of leaders to build companies with kingdom purpose, eternal impact, and bold faith.

Justin shares how entrepreneurs can integrate faith into business, overcome isolation through community, and use their companies to solve real-world problems and make an eternal impact. From leading global communities of over 30,000 entrepreneurs across 130 countries to helping shape conversations around faith-driven investing and generosity, Justin shares how this movement is gaining momentum—and why now is a critical moment for marketplace leaders.

This conversation is both inspiring and deeply practical—challenging leaders to step fully into their calling, build with intention, and leverage their businesses for something far greater than profit. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Episode Resources:

• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/

• Solving the World's Greatest Problems: https://solving.org/

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner and J.Lee Ellison explore marketplace ministry and how to integrate faith into your business in a natural, authentic way. Duane shares practical strategies for building a faith-driven culture, investing in your team, and leading from a place of abiding in Christ.

Drawing from over two decades of experience building Founders Advisors, Duane shares how a simple but powerful shift, tearing down the wall between faith and business, transformed not only his leadership, but the culture, impact, and performance of his company.

A powerful conversation for CEOs who want to lead with purpose, impact lives, and build something that lasts beyond the business. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

Follow along on Socials:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead