Startup Newsletter

When you become a Christ-follower, regardless of your circumstances, you get a new identity and marketplace calling from God.

Joseph's identity and marketplace calling didn't change in the pit, prison or the palace.

If you lose your job ... it doesn't change
If you lose your business ... it doesn't...

As an entrepreneur, how do you measure your success?

If we’re honest, I think it’s instinctive to measure our personal success by the performance of our careers, businesses, and the wealth we generate.

After all …

- Big income
- Debt free
- A wonderful family
- Nice house
- Great cars
- Abundant lifesty...

Two of them are false and a complete waste of time.

#1 - Projected Image - How you want others to see you
#2 - Perceived Image - How others actually see you
#3 - Actual Image - How God sees you

Deep inside everyone is a need and drive for significance.

- A craving to be known
- To have influence
- To...

We all have enemies, those who dislike us, or creeps who actively wish us harm.

And this makes them soooo stinkin' mad. 😂

I love it when God prepares a table for us right in front of our enemies. When our cup overflows with His blessings.

"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You h...

I am.

Maybe you should be too.

Naturally, I have control over what goes on my calendar, but once a task is scheduled, I commit to completing it during the designated day/hour.

I have a clear idea of what I will achieve during each hour of every day throughout the week.

Investing our time wisely ...

What's the difference?

- Good leaders fix what's broke.
- Great leaders fix what (to others) isn't broke.

As a good leader, you may focus on identifying and solving problems in your organization or team. However, as a great leader, you understand that it's not just about fixing what's broken, but als...

What makes a business succeed beyond all expectations?

As a VC and venture studio mentor, I can tell you that achieving extraordinary success isn't just about having a great product or service. It's about having a mindset that's focused on continuous improvement and a willingness to take risks and ...

Every faith driven founder has a superpower, an ability that comes from God.

You have it, even if you don't know what it is, it's already planted inside you.

Let me explain, we all have a calling from God, it's the thing God created us to do.

- A plan and purpose.
- Seasons with assignments.

This power a...

It's easy to believe God is in control when everything is going good.

But what about when the storms of life hit? When life isn't working out the way we planned it.

Here's what I've learned about storms.

- First, God has to allow them.
- He is always in 100% control.
- He will use the winds of the storm ...

Are you putting all your chips on God — to pull off something amazing in your business?

I Am. Here's why.

- I'm actually co-creating with God.
- He's my business partner and #1 investor.

Why? He's already got the plan.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper yo...

Do you believe that?

If so, have you committed your plans and efforts to Jesus, trusting in His unmerited favor, wisdom, and strength?

No matter your growth stage, seek to lead it with integrity and purpose, putting the needs of others before your own.

I know that some may not understand the role of fa...

The question is, is it still a great time to start a new company?

Well, let me tell you something - some of the biggest, baddest brand-name companies were actually started during recessions and downturns. That's right! It's often these companies that end up becoming industry leaders, and you could be...