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  • “But We Had Hoped…” What To Do When Hope Is Lost (Luke 24)

    “But We Had Hoped…” What To Do When Hope Is Lost (Luke 24)
    2025/09/11
    ReferenceLuke 24:13-35 (The Road to Emmaus)Every leader faces moments when hope feels lost and dreams seem crushed. In this powerful episode, we explore the biblical story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus who had lost all hope after Jesus's crucifixion. Their journey from "we had hoped" to renewed faith provides a practical blueprint for leaders navigating their darkest seasons. Ken shares three essential strategies for overcoming hopeless situations in leadership: honest communication with God, persistent forward movement despite discouragement, and maintaining openness to unexpected breakthroughs.Want to become a better owner? Click here.Connect with KenKenOtt.com | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram | Facebook | Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team | Dough - We own amazing DTC brandsAbout Kenneth Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. SummaryLeadership inevitably brings seasons of crushing disappointment and lost hope. In this deeply personal episode, Ken examines the story of two disciples walking to Emmaus after Jesus's crucifixion, who uttered the heartbreaking words "but we had hoped." These men represent every leader who has watched their vision crumble and felt the weight of failed expectations.Ken draws from his extensive experience working with hundreds of entrepreneurs to reveal that belief is the single biggest factor determining success in any venture - not resources, talent, or even good ideas. Yet even the most successful leaders face seasons where hope feels impossible to maintain.The episode unpacks three crucial strategies for overcoming hopeless situations in leadership. First, we must be honest with God about our discouragement rather than offering polished prayers. Ken's pastor's advice to "pray what you got" reminds us that authentic communication includes our exhaustion, frustration, and anger.Second, we must continue moving forward even when we're emotionally drained. The disciples literally kept walking despite their despair, and leaders must maintain forward momentum until God clearly closes one door and opens another. This persistence through pain distinguishes successful leaders from those who give up.Third, we must stay open to possibilities and miracles. The disciples remained receptive to Jesus's teaching and presence, even in their discouragement. Many people close themselves off to breakthrough because they predetermine negative outcomes, but successful leaders understand that God's truth supersedes circumstances.Ken emphasizes the critical difference between facts and truth, using David and Goliath as an example. David walked confidently toward seemingly impossible odds because he understood God's promise superseded the apparent facts. This same principle applies to modern leadership challenges.The episode concludes with a reminder that even in our lowest moments, we must maintain openness to unexpected solutions. Jesus met the disciples where they were, not shaming their doubt but actively working to restore their hope. Similarly, God doesn't abandon leaders in their darkest seasons but provides pathways to breakthrough for those who remain open to His intervention.Top 3 Growth Actions• Be Honest About Your Discouragement - Don't offer polished prayers when you're struggling. Ken's pastor says "pray what you got" - be authentic with God about your exhaustion, frustration, and lost hope. This honesty creates space for genuine breakthrough rather than pretending everything is fine. [11:07]• Keep Moving Forward Despite Pain - The disciples literally continued walking to Emmaus even while discouraged. As a leader, you must maintain forward momentum until God clearly closes one door and opens another. Don't stop just because you're discouraged - that's the hardest but most essential part of leadership. [14:07]• Stay Open to Miracles and Breakthrough - The disciples remained receptive to Jesus's presence and teaching despite their despair. Many people close themselves off to possibilities by predetermining negative outcomes, but successful leaders understand that God's truth supersedes apparent circumstances. [21:43]Show Highlights[00:00] "But we had hoped."[00:18] Ken introduces the central theme: "we're centering around this one verse, which I think is a verse that we can all relate to, if you have any desires in life, if you have any ambitions and you're chasing something great."[02:03] "But we had hoped that it was he was going to redeem Israel indeed. Besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened."[03:09] Ken shares personal experience: "maybe I'm even guaranteed it in some way, because I believe it's for me. Maybe there have been times where I've been literally shown something in a miraculous way from God, like this is the thing you're supposed ...
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    31 分
  • Burning Out? The Secret to Infinite Energy

    Burning Out? The Secret to Infinite Energy
    2025/06/11
    Hosea 14:3-7 (God's Promise of Restoration)Feeling exhausted and burned out as a leader? You're likely missing the one thing we can learn from plants about daily restoration. Ken shares how his unexpected physical challenges revealed the fragility of self-reliance and explores three powerful observations about dew from Hosea 14 that can transform how you approach daily renewal. Discover why stillness, early mornings, and consistent daily provision are essential for avoiding burnout and maintaining sustainable leadership energy.Want to become a better owner? Click here.Connect with KenKenOtt.com | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram | Facebook | Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team | Dough - We own amazing DTC brandsAbout Kenneth Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. SummaryIn this powerful episode, Ken Ott dives deep into Hosea 14:3-7 to reveal God's promise to be "like the dew to Israel" and what this means for preventing burnout in leadership. After experiencing unexpected physical challenges that left him unable to walk on New Year's Day 2025, Ken gained a newfound understanding of human fragility and our dangerous illusion of self-reliance.Drawing from Israel's worn-out condition and their need to surrender false saviors like Assyria, Ken explores how modern leaders often fall into the same trap of believing their strength, abilities, or external opportunities will save them. Through his personal struggle with sciatic nerve issues, he learned that physical ability can vanish overnight, reminding us that life is incredibly fragile.The core teaching centers on three crucial observations about dew that directly apply to how we can avoid burnout. First, dew only comes in stillness—when the wind dies down and everything becomes quiet. For leaders, this means creating intentional times of stillness away from the chaos of daily operations. Second, dew comes in the early hours of the morning, before everything else begins. This principle suggests that restoration happens best before the demands of the day take over. Third, dew comes daily—plants need this restoration every single day to survive and thrive.Ken challenges the common excuse of "not being a morning person," pointing out that nobody naturally loves getting up early, but the benefits of early morning stillness are undeniable. He emphasizes that just like plants need daily watering through dew, we need daily spiritual restoration to avoid the exponential negative effects of both increased energy drain and decreased restoration practices.The episode concludes with practical applications for business owners and entrepreneurs, showing how these biblical principles aren't just spiritual concepts but natural laws that apply to every living thing. Ken reminds listeners that the purpose of his business devotionals is to provide daily restoration for other entrepreneurs, helping them find the "dew" they need to sustain high performance without burning out.Top 3 Growth TipsCreate Daily Stillness Rituals - Just like dew only forms in stillness when the wind dies down, we need intentional quiet time away from the chaos of leadership to receive restoration and avoid burnout. [15:54]Prioritize Early Morning Restoration - Dew comes before everything else begins, suggesting that our spiritual and mental restoration should happen in the early hours before the demands of the day take over. [18:26]Embrace Daily Dependence Over Self-Reliance - Recognizing that we need daily provision from God, just like plants need daily dew, protects us from the dangerous illusion that our strength and abilities alone can sustain us. [22:01]Show Highlights[00:00] Ken introduces the episode: "If you're tired and worn out, you're likely missing out on this one thing that we literally learn from plants."[00:46] Setting context for Hosea: "I may be like, you are going through or and go through times, and am going through times where you get worn out, sometimes you feel inspired, sometimes you don't."[02:51] Reading Hosea 14:3-7: "Israel's worn out. They've fallen away from God, they've been oppressed and and they're paying the price for it."[03:45] On false beliefs about personal power: "This is like, you know, the false belief that you actually have a lot of power in your situation, and the giving it over, the yielding of it to God."[04:20] Ken shares his physical challenge: "I literally woke up New Year's Day 2025, and could not walk. It turned out to be this sciatic nerve issue, and it is so debilitating."[05:30] On human fragility: "And so all of a sudden, in one day, I realized, like, wow, my physical ability can be taken down in just one day."[06:15] Realizing life's fragility: "It created a level of awareness to me that you are so fragile, like life is so fragile. We think we just expect...
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    28 分
  • A Leader's Prayer of Protection

    A Leader's Prayer of Protection
    2025/05/20
    Reference:Psalm 91 (A Prayer of Protection)When facing seemingly impossible leadership challenges, Psalm 91 offers leaders a powerful prayer of protection that dispatches angelic forces and reminds us that God's truth transcends our circumstances. This ancient prayer, written by either Moses or David, provides specific promises of protection and deliverance to those who make God their dwelling place.Want to become a better owner? Click here.Connect with KenKenOtt.com | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram | Facebook | Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team | Dough - We own amazing DTC brandsAbout Kenneth Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. SummaryIn this episode of Grow Time Biz Devo, Kenneth Ott shares a powerful prayer of protection from Psalm 91 specifically designed for leaders facing challenges and battles in their personal and professional lives. Kenneth reveals how he's been experiencing his own set of challenging circumstances and how his father encouraged him to pray Psalm 91 daily as a source of protection, comfort, and strength.Kenneth explores this ancient prayer, written by either Moses or David—both great leaders who faced and overcame seemingly impossible situations. He breaks down key concepts from the Psalm, including the importance of dwelling in God's presence, trusting God's truth over the facts of your situation, receiving angelic protection in all circumstances, and claiming God's specific promises of deliverance and honor.This episode reminds leaders that they're engaged in spiritual warfare daily, and provides practical insights into how to activate divine protection through specific prayer. Kenneth emphasizes that when leaders make God their dwelling place and refuge, they receive supernatural protection even when destruction surrounds them. The prayer offers concrete promises from God including: "He shall call upon me and I will answer him," "I will deliver him and honor him," and "With long life I will satisfy him."Whether you're feeling attacked, intimidated, or marching into battle as a leader, this episode offers a strategic prayer that has sustained great leaders for centuries and provides the spiritual armor needed to face today's leadership challenges with confidence and divine protection.Top 3 Growth TipsMake God's Truth Your Shield, Not the Facts - When facing impossible leadership situations, don't be bound by limiting facts. God's truth supersedes circumstances, so speak truth into your situation regardless of appearances, just as Moses faced the Red Sea and David confronted Goliath. When you focus on God's truth over intimidating facts, you create the possibility for breakthrough. [24:30]Dispatch Angelic Protection Through Specific Prayer - Leaders who make God their refuge receive heavenly "secret service" protection. Pray specifically for angels to be dispatched over your family, business, team, and circumstances. The more specific your prayers for protection, the more effectively you engage spiritual warfare on your behalf. [35:40]Claim God's Promises of Deliverance Daily - Confidently claim the promises in Psalm 91, focusing on God's absolute declarations: "I will deliver him," "I will answer," "I will be with him," "I will honor him." These aren't maybes but certainties for those who dwell in God's presence. When you verbally claim these promises, you activate God's protection in your leadership. [43:25]For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @iamKenOttWatch us on https://www.youtube.com/@KenOtt Show Highlights[00:19] Ken introduces the theme of needing protection as a leader. "Welcome to the Grow Time Biz Devo, where we explore God's principles for living a high performance life."[03:19] Ken shares his personal struggles. "I've sort of shared a little bit about some of the challenges that I'm going through, some personal challenges, physical challenges, some business challenges."[04:01] Ken describes the feeling of leadership fear. "There have been times where it's been kind of scary, or there have been times where you don't feel like pursuing it in the morning. You're questioning the thing that God told you is the thing."[05:34] Ken introduces Psalm 91 as a prayer. "And he told me, 'Pray it. Just pray it every day.'"[06:56] Ken explains his goal in sharing Psalm 91. "And so I want to share it with you and I want to pray it over you. And then I want to bring highlights to some of the things that I saw as important to me."[09:00] Ken emphasizes dwelling in God's secret place. "Who you dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty, dwell and abide."[12:50] Ken discusses the importance of speaking God's Word. "I will say to the Lord, it's important to speak ...
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    46 分
  • From $50 to $60 Million: Overcoming Business Failure w/ Jay Myers (Founder of Bold Commerce)

    From $50 to $60 Million: Overcoming Business Failure w/ Jay Myers (Founder of Bold Commerce)
    2025/04/29
    When Jay Myers' online business collapsed, leaving him unable to pay rent and down to his last $50, it seemed like complete failure. Yet this rock-bottom moment became the foundation for Bold Commerce, which now serves over 800,000 Shopify stores. His journey reveals how business failure often contains the hidden seeds of extraordinary success.Connect with JayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonnmyers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonnmyers/ Bold Commerce: https://boldcommerce.com The Shopify 1% Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-is-just-math-lets-break-it-down-growth-on/id1785874734?i=1000691385152The Shopify 1% Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopify1percent/ SummaryIn this inspiring episode, Ken welcomes his first-ever Grow Time Biz Devo guest, Jay Myers, founder of Bold Commerce. Jay shares his powerful story of overcoming devastating business failure to build one of e-commerce's most successful companies. After his online archery supply business collapsed under mounting debt and logistical challenges, Jay found himself broke, unemployed, and unable to even pay rent. At his lowest point, with just $50 to his name, he had a profound conversation with God about his future that changed his perspective entirely.This complete business failure became the turning point that led Jay to discover Shopify and identify the app marketplace opportunity that would become Bold Commerce. The company grew to employ 450 people, serve over 800,000 stores, and raise $60 million in funding. Throughout the conversation, Jay explains how his faith helped him navigate the crushing disappointment of business failure and remain open to the unexpected doors that opened when others closed.The discussion explores crucial principles for entrepreneurs facing failure: understanding the difference between setbacks and defeat, recognizing that valleys are where growth happens, seeing business failure as preparation rather than conclusion, and knowing that our hardest challenges define who we truly are. Jay's journey powerfully demonstrates that overcoming business failure isn't just about persistence—it's about maintaining faith through the valley moments and recognizing the greater purpose being written through our struggles.Top 3 Growth TipsLearn to See Business Failure as Growth: Jay uses the powerful valley metaphor to explain how failure provides essential growth. "What's in the valley? It's lush, it's green. That's where stuff grows. And when you're in the valley, know like, see it for what it is, it might be hard, but you're growing." Your biggest business growth happens in your most challenging seasons. (54:59)When One Business Fails, Look for New Doors Opening: Instead of fixating on the business that failed, be attentive to new opportunities emerging. "If a door closes in your life, just be really observant of what other doors are opening. And so many times we cover our eyes and all we can think about is the door that closed." Jay discovered Shopify and the app opportunity only after his previous business completely collapsed. (1:04:19)Build a Business, Not Just a Job: After overcoming his business failure, Jay understood the crucial difference between "owning a job" where income stops when you stop working, versus building a true business that can function without you. "With my eBay sales, the day I stopped listing things, I stopped making money. So I owned a really good job, but it wasn't a business." (21:16)For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @iamKenOttWatch us on https://www.youtube.com/@KenOtt About Ken Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: KenOtt.comKen on LinkedInKen on Twitter/XKen on InstagramKen on FacebookMetacake - An Ecommerce Growth TeamDough - We own amazing DTC brandsShow Highlights[0:06] Ken introduces the first-ever guest on the Grow Time Biz Devo podcast, his friend Jay Myers.[1:25] Ken shares that Jay founded Bold Commerce, one of the first and biggest Shopify app developers.[2:10] Jay expresses humble gratitude for being invited as the first guest on the show.[4:31] Jay explains that Bold has grown to around 450 employees and has had over 800,000 Shopify stores use their apps.[5:05] Jay defines success not by revenue but by lives impacted: "I know that we've had four people who have met at Bold that have got married."[7:05] Ken acknowledges Bold's tremendous marketplace success in the Shopify ecosystem.[8:40] Jay discusses the responsibility of having employees relocate their lives to work for his company.[11:25] Jay shares a profound insight about leadership: "Over-trying to help someone sometimes is actually hurting them."[15:10] Jay discusses how faith helps release the pressure ...
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  • The Confidence Rollercoaster (Business Devo)

    The Confidence Rollercoaster (Business Devo)
    2025/02/15
    Reference1 Kings 18:25-40 & 19:9-13 (Elijah's Contest and Cave Experience)SubtitleDiscover why even the most successful leaders cycle between extreme confidence and crippling doubt. Through Elijah's dramatic story, learn how to recognize this natural pattern and emerge stronger from seasons of uncertainty.SummaryEvery entrepreneur knows the jarring shift from absolute confidence to crushing doubt - often without any change in circumstances. This episode dives deep into what we call "the perspective cycle," using the biblical account of Elijah's extraordinary journey from his greatest victory to his darkest valley. After orchestrating one of history's most dramatic public demonstrations of power, Elijah found himself hiding in a cave, paralyzed by fear. This isn't just ancient history; it's a blueprint for understanding our own entrepreneurial journey.We explore how this cycle isn't just normal - it's necessary for growth. Through Elijah's story, we uncover three critical principles for navigating these cycles: understanding that situations don't change (only our perspective does), remembering our true identity during dark times, and learning to recognize that cycles are predictable and temporary. Most importantly, we discover how these valleys become opportunities for exponential growth when we learn to listen for the "still small voice" guiding us forward.This episode offers practical insights for recognizing these patterns in your own leadership journey and provides tactical approaches for maintaining perspective when doubt creeps in. Whether you're riding high on success or questioning everything, you'll learn why this cycle is actually a gift and how to use it as a catalyst for your next breakthrough.Top 3 Growth TipsRecognize the Perspective Pattern: Your circumstances rarely change as dramatically as your perspective of them. When feeling doubtful, remember that your situation hasn't changed - only your view has. This awareness alone can help break the grip of doubt. [12:45]Listen in the Silence: The most powerful guidance often comes not through dramatic events but through the "still small voice." Create intentional space for quiet reflection, especially during times of doubt. Resist the urge to fill every moment with distraction. [32:18]Use the Valley for Vision: Periods of doubt aren't just obstacles to endure - they're opportunities to rebuild stronger. Use these times to reassess, reimagine, and establish a more solid foundation for your next phase of growth. [28:54]For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @iamKenOttWatch us on https://www.youtube.com/@KenOtt About Ken Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: KenOtt.comKen on LinkedInKen on Twitter/XKen on InstagramKen on FacebookMetacake - An Ecommerce Growth TeamDough - We own amazing DTC brandsShow Highlights[00:00] "Have you ever gone from extreme confidence to absolute discouragement in just a short period of time? Maybe you're there right now."[03:15] Ken shares how he is amazed at how quickly perspective can shift without circumstances changing[07:42] The setup of Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal[12:30] "He has this absolute belief...that he's going to be able to bring fire from heaven to this altar"[15:45] Discussion of how Elijah mocks the prophets of Baal during their failed attempts[18:20] The dramatic moment when fire consumes the water-soaked altar[22:35] Elijah's shift from victory to fear after Jezebel's threat[25:40] "God asks him twice: 'What are you doing here, Elijah?' It's about identity."[28:15] The importance of listening for the still small voice rather than dramatic signs[31:20] How the perspective cycle is actually an opportunity for growth[33:45] The value of "blank space" and avoiding constant distraction[35:10] Ken explains why boredom can be a gift for creativity and hearing God's voice[37:25] Final thoughts on using cycles of doubt as launching pads for growth
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    39 分
  • How Setbacks Lead to Success (Business Devo)

    How Setbacks Lead to Success (Business Devo)
    2025/02/01
    ReferenceActs 16:6-10 (Paul's Journey to Macedonia)SubtitleDiscover why closed doors in business aren't failures, but divine redirections. Through Paul's journey in Acts 16, we explore how apparent setbacks often lead to unexpected opportunities. Learn how to discern between obstacles to overcome and doors God has purposefully closed, transforming your perspective on business challenges.SummaryIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of the most challenging aspects of business leadership - dealing with closed doors and setbacks. Through the lens of Paul's journey in Acts 16, we uncover why these moments of apparent failure are often divine redirections toward better opportunities. We explore three critical types of closed doors: perceived failures, disappointments, and attacks, and how to navigate each one with wisdom and discernment.Using real-world examples, including our recent experience with purchasing a new business facility, we demonstrate how what initially seems like a devastating setback can lead to unprecedented opportunities. We address the crucial difference between barriers that need to be overcome and doors that should remain closed, providing practical wisdom for leaders facing tough decisions.The episode challenges conventional business thinking about persistence and "pushing through," offering a nuanced perspective on when to press forward and when to pivot. We discuss the delicate balance between having the patience to wait for God's timing and the courage to act immediately when direction becomes clear. Through personal stories and biblical insights, we provide practical strategies for discerning whether you're facing a closed door or just a temporary obstacle, helping you make better decisions in your business journey.Top 3 Growth TipsLearn to Recognize Closed Doors: Understanding the difference between a closed door and a barrier to overcome is crucial for business success. Look for patterns of resistance and seek divine wisdom in your decision-making process. [08:45]Embrace the Waiting Period: Sometimes the period between closed doors and new opportunities requires active patience. Keep moving forward while remaining attentive to divine guidance. [18:30]Act Decisively When Doors Open: When you receive clear direction after a period of closed doors, act immediately and decisively. Don't let hesitation or fear hold you back from new opportunities. [25:15]For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @iamKenOttWatch us on https://www.youtube.com/@KenOtt About Ken Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: KenOtt.comKen on LinkedInKen on Twitter/XKen on InstagramKen on FacebookMetacake - An Ecommerce Growth TeamDough - We own amazing DTC brandsShow Highlights[00:00] "Have you ever had failure after failure and thought about giving up?"[02:15] How Paul and his companions faced multiple closed doors in their ministry journey[03:45] The importance of recognizing when God is redirecting your path[05:30] Ken shares personal experience with closed doors in business decisions[07:20] "Closed doors are unexpected, and they don't often make sense"[09:45] Discussion of the three ways closed doors manifest: failures, disappointments, and attacks[12:30] Story of purchasing the new business facility and initial disappointment[15:20] "In the moment, I was so disappointed, nothing could be better than this"[17:40] How the better opportunity emerged after accepting the closed door[19:55] The challenge of discerning between closed doors and barriers to overcome[21:30] "I know when I'm forcing the situation. I can feel it"[22:45] The importance of having conviction in your decisions as a leader[23:50] Dealing with opposing voices and maintaining clear direction[24:30] The balance between patience and immediate action[25:15] How Paul demonstrated both patience and decisive action[26:20] "They weren't just sitting around, but they were patient"[27:00] The power of acting immediately when direction becomes clear[27:45] Final thoughts on living a high-performance life while following divine guidance[28:10] Invitation to connect and learn more about business growth[28:23] Closing encouragement to never stop growing
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    29 分
  • Cut No Matter What: The Vine Principle (Business Devo)

    Cut No Matter What: The Vine Principle (Business Devo)
    2024/12/27
    Reference John 15:1-8 (Jesus teaches about the Vine and Branches)Subtitle Discover why some people seem to flow effortlessly in their calling while others struggle to find their way. Through Jesus's powerful analogy of the vine and branches, we uncover the biblical secret to not just finding your calling, but thriving in it. Learn why staying comfortable might be the very thing keeping you from your true purpose.SummaryIn this transformative episode, we dive deep into John 15:1-8, where Jesus reveals profound truths about finding and fulfilling your calling through the analogy of the vine and branches. We discover that success isn't about comfort – it's about bearing much fruit. Many believers struggle to integrate their faith with their ambition, often separating their "church life" from their business life. But through this powerful teaching, we learn that God actually wants us to be ambitious and productive, creating "much fruit" rather than settling for comfort.The episode challenges the common mindset that playing small is somehow more spiritual. Instead, we learn that God's design is for extraordinary growth and impact. Through the metaphor of pruning, we understand that seasons of challenge aren't setbacks but setups for greater growth. Just as a gardener prunes thriving plants to produce more fruit, God's pruning in our lives – while uncomfortable – leads to discovering and maximizing our true calling.Most importantly, we learn that finding your calling isn't about following a formula – it's about staying connected to the source. When we remain in the vine (Christ) and His words remain in us, we naturally discover and fulfill our unique purpose. This episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to stop wandering and start thriving in their God-given calling.Top 3 Growth TipsUnderstanding Pruning Seasons: Hard times and setbacks aren't failures – they're preparation for greater growth. Just like a pruned plant grows back stronger, challenges position you for expansion in your calling. [4:17]The Danger of Comfort: Playing small and staying comfortable isn't godly – it's actually dishonoring. God calls us to bear "much fruit," not just enough to get by. Your calling always pushes beyond your comfort zone. [31:20]Connection Before Production: Success in your calling flows from remaining connected to the source. When you stay connected to the vine and let His words guide you, clarity about your purpose naturally follows. [20:53]For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @iamKenOttWatch us on https://www.youtube.com/@KenOtt About Ken Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: KenOtt.comKen on LinkedInKen on Twitter/XKen on InstagramKen on FacebookMetacake - An Ecommerce Growth TeamDough - We own amazing DTC brandsShow Highlights[00:00] "Do you ever wonder how things seem easy for some people but painfully hard for other people?"[00:15] Introduction to the GrowTime business devotional[02:10] The profound connection between farming principles and success[04:17] "He cuts off every branch that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes."[06:26] The sobering truth about those who don't bear fruit[09:47] Understanding how different roles produce different types of fruit[14:26] Why entrepreneurs and leaders can feel lonely in their calling[17:21] "If you want to be successful, remain in the vine."[20:19] The power of God's words remaining in you[22:23] The importance of investigating your true purpose[25:00] Why wanting "big things" aligns with God's heart[26:56] "Everything you do is for His glory"[28:20] The connection between success and godly ambition[29:16] The danger of staying comfortable in business[30:19] The powerful story about "enough" versus growth[31:20] Why comfort shouldn't be our goal[32:01] The hydrangea analogy - growth through pruning[32:58] The cycle of pruning and explosive growth[34:20] Final call to action and growth encouragement
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    35 分
  • God’s Promise Framework (Business Devo)

    God’s Promise Framework (Business Devo)
    2024/12/04
    ReferenceHebrews 6:10-13 (Framework for Inheriting God's Promises)SubtitleDiscover the powerful four-part framework from Hebrews that unlocks God's promises for entrepreneurs. Move beyond quick wins and silver bullet solutions to build lasting success through biblical principles of diligence, imitation, faith, and patience. Learn why most entrepreneurs struggle to achieve their vision and how God's framework provides the missing piece.SummaryIn this transformative episode, we unpack a game-changing biblical framework for entrepreneurs seeking to achieve God's promises in their business and life. Drawing from Hebrews 6, we reveal four essential components that most business leaders miss when pursuing their vision: diligence, imitation, faith, and patience.We dive deep into why traditional entrepreneurial approaches often fall short, challenging common misconceptions about "overnight success" and the "move fast and break things" mentality. Instead, we explore how true entrepreneurial success requires more than just hustle – it demands strategic patience and unwavering faith.This framework revolutionizes our understanding of business building by revealing that God's promises are actually divine laws with specific inputs and requirements. We examine how many entrepreneurs inadvertently sabotage their success by avoiding the hard work in the dark, chasing quick wins, and misunderstanding the role of patience in achievement.Through powerful examples from biblical figures like Abraham and Joseph, we demonstrate how this framework has been the hidden key behind history's greatest success stories. We challenge the modern startup culture's emphasis on constant pivoting and short-term thinking, offering instead a proven path to sustainable, God-aligned success.Whether you're struggling with discouragement, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, or simply seeking a more meaningful approach to business growth, this framework provides the missing piece you've been searching for. Learn how to move beyond superficial "hacks" and build something truly lasting by aligning with God's principles for achievement.Top 3 Growth TipsRedefine Patience as Active Waiting: Stop viewing patience as passive or weak. True entrepreneurial patience means working diligently in the dark, maintaining consistency even without visible results. [17:01]Embrace Foundational Work: Avoid the temptation of chasing silver bullets and quick wins. Focus on building strong foundations through committed daily action habits that align with your mission. [19:34]Model Biblical Success Stories: Study and imitate successful examples from scripture, like Joseph's empire-building strategy in Egypt, to understand how God's promises unfold through strategic action. [10:27]For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @iamKenOttWatch us on https://www.youtube.com/@KenOtt About Ken Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: KenOtt.comKen on LinkedInKen on Twitter/XKen on InstagramKen on FacebookMetacake - An Ecommerce Growth TeamDough - We own amazing DTC brandsShow Highlights[00:00] "Do you ever feel like you should have something that you can't seem to achieve? You know the idea of the struggle bus? You know why it's a bus? It's because almost everyone's on it."[02:29] Ken introduces the four-part framework from Hebrews for achieving God's promises, a system most entrepreneurs aren't aware of.[04:02] "Diligence is the first piece of achieving the promises of God. The promises of God are actually laws of God."[05:29] "You didn't utilize the framework for getting the promise. If you started, you hit a failure and then you just stopped. Diligence is this idea of persistence."[07:54] Ken explains the power of imitation: "Find someone who knows what to do, who has done it, who has achieved a thing, and imitate them."[10:12] "If you are interested in how you massively expand your life, wealth and business, go listen to the Devo on Joseph."[12:21] "Faith is believing without doubt. Everyone has faith, or you don't know what's going to happen."[15:04] Discussion of Abraham's 70-year journey to achieve his promise, demonstrating the framework in action.[17:01] "Patience is not inactive, it is not lazy, it is not being passive, it is not being indifferent. It is not being timid."[19:34] Warning against building businesses based on "hack after hack after hack" instead of proper foundation.[21:24] "Patience is calculated, but not timid. It's being smart. It's not ready fire aim, it's not reckless."[22:06] Ken shares a cautionary tale about startup culture and reckless business practices.[23:27] "Patience keeps you from doing that. Patience is valuing the process of winning."[25:11] Discussion of elite athletes and their ...
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