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  • Scott Pomeroy: Intentionality in Generosity

    Scott Pomeroy: Intentionality in Generosity
    2024/12/31

    What is God leading you to do?

    In this episode, Jeff and Scott discuss:

    • Obedience over outcome.
    • Generosity doesn’t happen organically.
    • Blessings of Christian education.
    • Creating a personal board of directors.

    Key Takeaways:

    • God’s plan is different than yours. Ultimately, it is better than you could know.
    • God calls us to show up, no matter the outcome. The outcome has nothing to do with you, even when you bring your A-game every day.
    • Everybody has a broader network than they think they do.
    • People are almost always willing to give of themselves when asked.

    "My job is to do my best work always, to show up and bring a Christ-centered, Kingdom-centered focus to the workplace, to my co-workers, to my partners, and do the best I possibly can. And He will ordain that outcome, and I will be the beneficiary one way or the other." — Scott Pomeroy

    About Scott Pomeroy: Scott Pomeroy is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of XTI Aerospace. Scott brings over 35 years of executive experience to XTI. He previously served as the CFO of Dex Media, overseeing equity and debt capital raises of more than $10 billion, and was CEO and founder of Local Insight Media. He also co-founded Gen3 Financial Services, a boutique merchant bank providing capital raising and business advisory services to clients in a variety of industries including aerospace. He has served on several boards, including the Board of Directors of AVX Aircraft Company since 2009, a U.S. military defense contractor and a leading-edge aviation research and engineering company with particular expertise in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and unmanned aircraft development. Scott began his career at KPMG Peat Marwick. He has a BBA in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.

    Connect with Scott Pomeroy:

    Website: https://xtiaerospace.com/

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

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xti-aerospace

    Twitter: https://x.com/XTIAerospace

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/XTI-Aerospace-100095440081309/

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

    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
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    46 分
  • Josh Kwan: Generational Giving and Successful Stewardship

    Josh Kwan: Generational Giving and Successful Stewardship
    2024/12/24

    What are you willing to sacrifice or concede for the goal of healthy family dynamics?

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

    • Your kids are watching what you say, what you do, what you proclaim, and how those align.
    • Learning from our peers while in community.
    • Encouraging vulnerability.
    • Finding a shared common passion.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The Gathering gives opportunities for kids and adults, alike, to connect with non-profit leaders and learn and make a difference with important services and programs.
    • There are things that you are going to be assigned to do, have you made space to allow the next generation to carry forth something bigger than you?
    • We don’t want to forget what is tried, true, and proven to work. But we also don’t want to forget to look at what might be, what ought to be, and what is coming next.
    • Stewardship with family should be amazing and life-affirming. It should show you the goodness of God.

    "Sometimes there are generational differences in what strikes our hearts as worthy of God's resources - worthy of our attention, worthy of our family’s capital - and some of these, you can frame it as disagreements. You can also frame it as a search for what you find as a shared common passion." — Josh Kwan

    About Josh Kwan: Josh Kwan is the President of The Gathering, a learning community of philanthropists motivated by their Christian faith to give humbly and steward wisely all the resources God has entrusted to their care. Previously, he was a Co-Founder and Partner at Praxis, a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship whose mission is to build ventures, foster community, and create content for equipping Christian innovators, founders, and funders.

    Josh served as the Director of International Giving for the David Weekley Family Foundation, where he divided his time between conducting due diligence on innovative social enterprises and helping portfolio organizations scale their impact. He worked as a journalist and was published in The San Jose Mercury News, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. He also co-founded Abide, a mobile app for encouraging and enlivening the practice of prayer and meditation. He has an AB from Harvard College and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. He lives with his family near San Francisco.

    Connect with Josh Kwan:

    Website: https://www.thegathering.com/

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

    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
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    40 分
  • Jamie Levy: Driven by the Joy of Generosity

    Jamie Levy: Driven by the Joy of Generosity
    2024/12/17

    Do you understand your relationship with God, with money, and with generosity?

    In this episode, Jeff and Jamie discuss:

    • Understanding what it means to have a true relationship with Jesus Christ at every level of life.
    • Recognizing God’s gift within to serve and bless others.
    • Solving a problem for somebody versus having an impact on their change story.
    • Are we looking for a reason to give or a reason to not give?

    Key Takeaways:

    • Don’t underestimate the power of a personal invitation. As you feel the tug to do so, you may be surprised at who accepts.
    • As long as they are breathing, people need encouragement.
    • It is about more than just showing up. It is about what it takes to show up in the first place.
    • If you are going to serve on a board, understand if you are there for the right reasons. You need to want to be there. Organizations can only go as high as the board allows.

    "I don't want to be successful, I want to be significant. I want to have a legacy that's built around whether I actually added value to someone. I get lots of awards and things like that, and it's wonderful and humbling that I get recognized at times, but at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if I haven't added value to a person." — Jamie Levy

    Episode References:

    • Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
    • Giving for Impact by Jamie Levy

    About Jamie Levy: Jamie D. Levy is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of JDLevy & Associates, founding partner of FiscAlign accounting and financial services and founder of Discover Philanthropy. Jamie is also a faculty member at Indiana University, where he teaches in the graduate and professional programs in not-for-profit management and development through the IU Lilly School of Philanthropy, The Fund Raising School, and O'Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Additionally, Jamie has been recognized as a distinguished alum and appointed to the Indiana University O'Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs Distinguished Alumni Council, a significant honor given to few alums. Jamie is a published author/writer and speaker. He has trained over 50,000 professionals from some 30 countries through his teaching and consulting. He has become recognized as an international expert in nonprofit organizational development and social impact. Jamie also serves on the product design and industry thought leader team at Bloomerang. He is an officially designated U.S. Department of Labor nonprofit industry field expert and was appointed to the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Distinguished Alumni Council and Alumni Board.

    Connect with Jamie Levy:

    Website: https://jdlevyassociates.com/

    Website: https://www.discoverphilanthropy.com/

    Website: https://www.fiscalign.net/

    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
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    43 分
  • Jenny Watson: Balancing the Tension of Split Attention

    Jenny Watson: Balancing the Tension of Split Attention
    2024/12/10

    How are you balancing your attention to the callings God has given you?

    In this episode, Jeff and Jenny discuss:

    • Finding what lights you up and lets you serve others.
    • Serving your children to serve others.
    • Scaling and growth with a seasonal product.
    • Empowering mothers to help their families.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Everyone has different paths in life. Parenthood is not a death sentence to your entrepreneurial or mission dreams.
    • Inviting babysitters into your family intentionally can help you disciple your children and help you serve your mission.
    • Be on the same page with your spouse about stewarding in your family.
    • Your family is not an obstacle or an anchor holding you back. But don’t let your dreams hold you back from building your family.

    "The balance that we're going to experience as women, between our business and our family, is not a problem to be solved, it's attention to be managed." — Jenny Watson

    About Jenny Watson: As the owner of The Elderberry Co., Jenny is a devoted wife and mother to three children. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2017, launching her small business from her home kitchen. Through her unwavering dedication, what started as a modest endeavor blossomed into a prosperous e-commerce venture, amassing over $10 million in sales and reaching customers across all 50 states. Apart from her business pursuits, she finds solace and joy in nature, frequently exploring and adventuring with her family. Whether immersed in the outdoors or enjoying quality time playing board games, she treasures moments of relaxation and bonding with her loved ones. Her ability to balance family life and entrepreneurial success serves as a testament to her determination and commitment to both her personal and professional pursuits.

    Connect with Jenny Watson:

    Website: https://theelderberryco.com/

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

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

    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
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    38 分
  • Becca Spradlin: Avoiding Mission Drift in Our Families and Organizations

    Becca Spradlin: Avoiding Mission Drift in Our Families and Organizations
    2024/12/03
    Have you written down the guidelines and guardrails for your family or organization’s mission?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Becca discuss: Learning from her father how a tax preparation business can be part of a Christian mission from a young age.Entrepreneurship in the mission space.Engaging your children in your family’s mission. Discerning your mission with guidance and guardrails. Key Takeaways: Be willing to answer the call to opportunity. You never know what God has planned for you if you don’t take the leap. Encourage generosity with your children. This starts with helping them to understand what is in the world. Cater your family meetings to the age of your kids. It is possible to bring them in from a young age.Write down the guardrails. If you know what your mission is, it is easier to give and serve on alignment without tension and conflict. "We don't want to unnecessarily handcuff any organization, because we want them to change and innovate. We want to force the innovation within that to really go deeper with the mission to have a greater eternal impact, more so than we have today and in a context that we can't imagine today." — Becca Spradlin Episode References: HOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches by Peter Greer & Chris Horst: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Drift-Unspoken-Charities-Churches/dp/0764211013 About Becca Spradlin: Becca Spradlin, founder of On Mission Advisors, specializes in executive facilitation, organizational assessment, strategy design, execution, and change management. Becca started On Mission to help Christian business and nonprofit leaders define, protect, and champion what matters most in light of eternity.She has facilitated workshops, strategy design, and evaluations of businesses and nonprofits across five continents. She is certified in change management, adult learning, and human-centered design. She holds a master’s degree in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University and undergraduate degrees in business and communications from Grove City College.She is the author of Lead On Mission: Advance Faith at Work. Avoid Mission Drift. Build a Legacy of Eternal Impact. She also co-authored the Mission True Workbook with the authors of Mission Drift. She served as a research fellow at Seattle Pacific University’s Center for Faithful Business, researching faith cultivation and drift in Christian-led businesses. She writes and speaks on how companies can define and align their firms around faith and avoid drift. Becca lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three daughters. Connect with Becca Spradlin:Website: www.onmissionadvisors.comLead On Mission. Advance Faith at Work. Avoid Mission Drift. Build a Legacy of Eternal Impact.: www.leadonmissionbook.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bspradlin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-mission-advisors/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
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    39 分
  • John Maxwell: Living a Life of Significance, not Success

    John Maxwell: Living a Life of Significance, not Success
    2024/11/26

    Are you building a culture of generosity and significance in your life and business?

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

    • Three things to do every day to be a great leader.
    • Making a difference and living a significant life.
    • Add value to people every day, believe in them, and love them.
    • Understanding your personal, financial finish line.
    • The relationship between generosity and gratitude.
    • Building a healthy and generous culture in your business.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Success is about you, significance is about others.
    • If God gave you the gift to make money, He gave you the gift to make money to be generous. Generosity is the fruit of gratitude.
    • We are rarely good at our first attempt. Life requires self-accountability, practice, and persistence. Move forward doing the right things, for the right reasons, with the right motives.
    • Give now. Give while you’re alive so you know where the money is going. If it is in your net worth, it is not worth anything to anybody else.
    • Generosity is not tied to finances. If you aren’t giving now, you won’t give when you’re older.

    "Be very careful that you give in the right places…I want to give money where people's lives are being beautifully, incredibly changed." — John Maxwell

    Episode References:

    • High Road Leadership Book & Online Course: https://store.maxwellleadership.com/products/copy-of-high-road-leadership-bringing-people-together-in-a-world-that-divides-five-book-bundle-including-online-course

    About John Maxwell: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader who has sold more than 34 million books in fifty languages. He is the founder of Maxwell Leadership® — the leadership development organization created to expand the reach of his principles of helping people lead powerful, positive change. Maxwell’s books and programs have been translated into 70 languages and have been used to train tens of millions of leaders in every nation. His work also includes that of the Maxwell Leadership Foundation and EQUIP, non-profit organizations that have impacted millions of adults and youth across the globe through values-based, people-centric leadership training.

    John has been recognized as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and as the world’s most influential leadership expert by both Business Insider and Inc. Magazine. He is a recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network.

    Maxwell and the work of Maxwell Leadership continue to influence individuals and organizations worldwide—from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow. For more information about him and Maxwell Leadership, visit maxwellleadership.com.

    Connect with John Maxwell:

    Website: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/

    Books: https://store.maxwellleadership.com/collections/all-books

    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
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    39 分
  • Brad Layland: Dear Donor, From Donor Services

    Brad Layland: Dear Donor, From Donor Services
    2024/11/19
    Do you know the influence your donations are having?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Brad discuss:Lessons learned from growing up with four dads.Reaching communities through fundraising.The meeting of non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations.Developing a system that shows appreciation for your donors.Filtering the organizations you are giving to. Key Takeaways:Love God, love people, and treat them well. God will put miracles in your path.Donors are not ATMs, they are partners. Invite the donors into the ministry with you.Business owners have resources - that is a power. Use that power appropriately. Treat your charitable giving like it is your business.Don’t be afraid to ask more. Be accountable to help people communicate properly about what is being done with God’s money. "As you take your kids to all these places, take them to visit the people that are transforming lives around the world, those are the adventures that will transform your family." — Brad Layland Episode References:A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen: henrinouwen.org/read/a-spirituality-of-fundraisingA Billion Bootstraps: businessasmission.com/resources/a-billion-bootstrapsThe Gathering: thegathering.com About Brad Layland: Brad Layland, Chief Executive Officer & Senior Consultant, first learned how to raise money as a college student in 1993, while seeking to raise personal support as a part-time staff member for Young Life. Over 20 years at Young Life, he developed his passion for and expertise in relational fundraising, to the point where he was asked to train other area directors around the country, and eventually became the Chief Development Officer for the entire organization.Brad joined The FOCUS Group in 2009 as a Senior Consultant and became the owner and CEO in 2010. In 2013, he launched the Taking Donors Seriously® e-learning and coaching program to make the firm’s expertise accessible to individuals and smaller nonprofits.Brad’s expertise providing high-level fundraising counsel to nonprofit organizations incorporates major donor strategies, training workshops, planned gift marketing, and capital campaign counsel. In recent years he has led capital campaigns for Dallas Theological Seminary, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Union Rescue Mission, The Bowery Mission, and Veritas School.Brad received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Florida and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Wendy reside in St. Augustine, Florida and have four children. Brad enjoys running marathons, skiing, investing in real estate, entrepreneurship, and traveling with his family. Over the past 20 years, he has completed 50 marathons and recently completed two Ironman Triathlons.Brad is the founder of Endless Summer Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage in St. Augustine, closing over $240 million in transactions in 2021. He is a founder and board member of Veritas Classical School, and launched an annual “Giving Day” in St. Augustine, which has become a platform for local nonprofits to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and establish relationships with new donors. His entrepreneurial success has allowed Brad to experience the joy of generosity, and gain a special understanding of the mindset of a major donor. Connect with Brad Layland:Website: bradlayland.comThe FOCUS Group: thefocusgroup.comTurning Donors Into Partners: donorsintopartners.comPodcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-donors-seriously-podcast/id769463284 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bradlayland Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: arkosglobal.comPodcast: generousbusinessowner.comBook: arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comX: x.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: facebook.com/arkosglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisorsYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
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    43 分
  • Don Golden: Redeeming Business for God’s Mission and Kingdom

    Don Golden: Redeeming Business for God’s Mission and Kingdom
    2024/11/12

    Are you willing to take an honest reevaluation of your life and business?

    In this episode, Jeff and Don discuss:

    • Having mission at the heart of all of God’s people.
    • Taking care of the Kingdom on Earth, not only in heaven.
    • Changing your mindset to move beyond charity.
    • Rewiring the household (economy) to distribute wealth to more people.

    Key Takeaways:

    • To preach the gospel is to marry the fundamental challenges of the people you’re preaching to.
    • You can’t have mission without church.
    • If you are connected to God and His kingdom, you can view everything through innovation, abundance, and plenty, not scarcity and fear.
    • You have the power to make a difference in your sphere. You do not need to leave business to have a Kingdom impact.

    "If you can fall in love with these new problems that you become aware of, that's pathways to innovation." — Don Golden

    About Don Golden: Don Golden is a humanitarian, pastor, and the founder of Just Capital Quotient (JCQ), a consultancy that helps thriving businesses become forces for good. After 30 years of working in the most challenging humanitarian contexts, Don is convinced that a new economy is what the world needs most. Don and JCQ are preaching this new economy, and their clients are listening and becoming more competitive and profitable.

    He is the co-author of Jesus Wants to Save Christians with Rob Bell. You may have

    seen him in the Huffington Post, the New York Times, CNN, or NPR. In addition to his

    work with JCQ, he is the chief impact officer at Threefold Private Equity.

    Connect with Don Golden:

    Website: https://www.justcapitalquotient.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-capital-quotient/

    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
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    39 分