How are you abiding in Christ and seeking God in business and life?

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

• Following through on what you start.
• Being intentional about your faith in business.
• Ministering to your employees and your clients.
• Let God show you your priorities.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how God has made you. The more you can cooperate and develop that, the more the magic will happen.
• There is power in giving people a hand up, not just a handout.
• Consider tithing your time - designate some of your hours as intentional time with God or with the ministry for His Kingdom.
• God’s calling and God’s timing are often different.

"If you're sensing God's calling you to something, listen to that and start pursuing that, start preparing for that. Ensure it’s from God and that He wants you to do that, and what your role is, then what the timing is." — Randy Price

About Randy Price: Randy and Susan Price opened Right at Home in March of 2009 after they saw the fast-growing care needs of seniors in Northeast Texas. Having a father who had Lewy Body dementia (an ugly combination of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases), Randy is even more passionate about caring for the patients and the caregivers.

Before opening Right at Home, Randy and Susan served for 2 years as missionaries in Mexico. Previous to that, Randy worked in leadership roles in manufacturing for 17 years. Randy has a BA in Economics with a secondary emphasis in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

After years of prayer, counsel & thought, Randy decided to establish Community for Hope (https://communityforhope.net/testimonials/) to more effectively minister to his 400+ employees across 10+ offices in East Texas.

Randy and Susan have been married for 39 years and have seven children, six in-laws, and nine grandchildren! Randy and Susan are very involved and actively serve at Sylvania church in Tyler, Texas.

Connect with Randy Price:

Website: https://communityforhope.net/

Website: https://www.rightathome.net/northeast-texas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-price-cfo-csa-0913a110/

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 steps can you take now to start moving in the right direction of what matters most?

In this episode, Jeff and Nick discuss:

• Trying new, difficult things and bringing value in all areas of business.
• The power of one-on-one conversations and asking “why”.
• Praying for guidance and strength in hard times.
• Picturing your perfect life and taking steps to meet those goals.

Key Takeaways:

• When all you do is worry, you’re not present.
• Let people know what you do, then put it in God’s hands.
• People of all ages can pour into one another, just as 30-year-olds can learn from 60-year-olds, the reverse is also true.
• Write out the things in your life that are valuable. Then write down what is priceless. Compare those lists, and talk about them with someone you love. How are you spending your day reflecting on those things?

"You can’t sell coaching to somebody. Coaching only works if somebody realizes they have a gap between where they are and where they want to be, and they have a burning desire to do something about it." — Niko Lorentzatos

Episode References:

• Halftime by Bob Buford: https://halftime.org/books/

About Niko Lorentzatos: Niko Lorentzatos spent his career in the energy industry, most recently as a public company executive, lawyer, and director. His day-to-day focus was helping solve business problems, but it was the one-on-one discussions with colleagues and friends who wanted to talk about deeper issues or who needed help, whether personal or professional, that were most fulfilling. During a conversation about purpose and faith, a colleague recommended the book Halftime. Years later, when Niko left the company after a merger, another colleague mentioned the Halftime Fellows program.

Halftime and the Fellows Program had a profound effect on Niko. He learned that his passion and purpose lie in helping others find and live out God’s calling in their lives. He now serves as a Certified Halftime Coach and also mentors professionals and social entrepreneurs.

Niko and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 23 years and have two adult children, Luke and Rebecca. Niko serves on the Boards of the HAY Center Foundation, which assists youth in Harris County as they age out of the foster system, and the Houston Area Parkinson Society, which provides programs, support, and services free of charge. He also serves on the Parish Council of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Houston, Texas.

Connect with Niko Lorentzatos:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niko-lorentzatos

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 using prayer to build your relationship with God and surrender to Him in business and life?

In this episode, Jeff and Gary discuss:

• Using prayer as personal time with your Father in Heaven.
• Surrendering your all to God.
• Seeking the mysteries of God’s will.
• Using business as a movement and a mission.

Key Takeaways:

• When you don’t know what’s going to happen, pray.
• God is in control. He knows the hairs on your head, He knows the circumstances of your life. He shows up in unusual ways.
• Adoption is a reasonable small investment up front to change a life.
• If you want to experience God, see where He’s moving and join in that movement.

"Begin with the end in mind, think what you want to do, write it down, and have some people hold you accountable to that." — Gary Ringger

About Gary Ringger: Gary is the founder of Lifesong for Orphans, but his preferred title is Orphan Advocate. His passion is developing radical businesses to create “perpetual giving engines” and employment opportunities for orphans and vulnerable children. He has the blessing of being an entrepreneur (which sometimes, when running unchecked, becomes a curse) and has been involved (at last count) in 11 start-ups. Gary has been married to Marla for 41 years, and they have been blessed with 3 children and 15 grandchildren.

Connect with Gary Ringger:

Website: http://lifesong.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-ringger-53a1619

Book: Radical Business: From Ownership to Stewardship - https://store.lifesong.org/product/radical-business/

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 the wrong you are meant to right in the world?

In this episode, Jeff and Cale discuss:

• Understanding the narrative, not just the numbers.
• Finding joy while giving before you’re gone and disinheriting the IRS.
• Putting your talents to work for the Kingdom.
• Living an abundant life.

Key Takeaways:

• Take a look inside your family and what you’re called to do. For some, it is disenfranchised youth or Christian entertainment. It may be missionary work, Bible translation, or the environment. Various things can be done and continue to need to be done.
• Let God move your heart - He moves within everyone in different ways.
• We all only have one chance here - let’s use what we have for the good of others.
• There is not really a one-size-fits-all setup. It will be different for your family as it speaks to your values and purpose.

"What we encourage people to do is start with something simple - just see if you can name three values, three words that you and your spouse feel really speaks to this and summarizes what we feel like God has called us to be as a family." — Cale Dowell

About Cale Dowell: After diving deep into the hurdles clients face when picking a financial partner, Cale determined that financial advice should offer more than just managing a portfolio. He left Morgan Stanley to help launch Arkos and “Rebuild Wall Street” by creating a paradigm shift in the way the wealth management industry serves and impacts people. His passion is rooted in the mission to help families thrive across generations.

Cale is a published thought leader in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. He is the creator of Wealth Languages™, a captivating public speaker, and has consulted with many of the world’s largest corporations. His diverse experience spans technology, commercial real estate, O&G, private equity, and startups. Cale spends an inordinate amount of time igniting contagious, positive environments and investing in relationships… because culture devours strategy for breakfast.

After graduating from Baylor University, Cale tied the knot with his Aggie sweetheart, Lynne, and now calls Houston home with their two little ones. They are actively involved in their church and Young Life, where Cale has served for over 15 years. He is a 40 under 40 recipient, actively contributes to several non-profit boards, and is a 7th-generation Texan. Not surprisingly, he is just as stubborn about Texas as you would imagine.

Connect with Cale Dowell:

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

Email: cale.dowell@arkosglobal.com

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

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

How do you turn your resources into a tailwind for your kids, not a headwind?

In this episode, Jeff and Cale discuss:

• Customizing your children’s inheritance to what fits your family.
• Inheritance transfer that is led with purpose, not tax mitigation, in mind.
• Establishing a committed form of generosity to the Lord.
• The importance of communication at appropriate ages and stages.

Key Takeaways:

• Knowing what to give to the next generation should be more than just dividing your estate equally.
• You can love your kids equally, but treat them uniquely. Giving each child the same amount may not be the right decision for your family.
• Are the decisions that you’re making for your family based on empowering your children or controlling them?
• Make sure you and your spouse are on the same page with a unified purpose.

"What could you do today for your kids (or in some maybe it's grandkids or great grandkids) now to start investing in that full inheritance?" — Cale Dowell

About Cale Dowell: After diving deep into the hurdles clients face when picking a financial partner, Cale determined that financial advice should offer more than just managing a portfolio. He left Morgan Stanley to help launch Arkos and “Rebuild Wall Street” by creating a paradigm shift in the way the wealth management industry serves and impacts people. His passion is rooted in the mission to help families thrive across generations.

Cale is a published thought leader in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. He is the creator of Wealth Languages™, a captivating public speaker, and has consulted with many of the world’s largest corporations. His diverse experience spans technology, commercial real estate, O&G, private equity, and startups. Cale spends an inordinate amount of time igniting contagious, positive environments and investing in relationships… because culture devours strategy for breakfast.

After graduating from Baylor University, Cale tied the knot with his Aggie sweetheart, Lynne, and now calls Houston home with their two little ones. They are actively involved in their church and Young Life, where Cale has served for over 15 years. He is a 40 under 40 recipient, actively contributes to several non-profit boards, and is a 7th-generation Texan. Not surprisingly, he is just as stubborn about Texas as you would imagine.

Connect with Cale Dowell:

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

Email: cale.dowell@arkosglobal.com

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

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 and your spouse thought about and set your financial finish line?

In this episode, Jeff and Cale discuss:

• When is enough enough?
• Being a steward and not an owner of God’s resources.
• Orienting your life for abundance today, but also for treasures in heaven.
• Taking inventory of what is yours to steward.

Key Takeaways:

• Keeping up with the Joneses is not the finish line that brings about any sense of significance or purpose.
• You can’t take it with you, but you can send it ahead.
• Change your view on giving. Instead of asking “how much should I give?” ask “how much am I allowed to keep?”
• Everyone will define a full life differently. But everyone who leans into their definition of a fuller life

"This speaks to another principle we have at Arkos called: have a written plan. Well, it's hard to have a written plan if you don't know where everything is, and have some semblance of what we're marching towards." — Cale Dowell

Episode References:

• The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

About Cale Dowell: After diving deep into the hurdles clients face when picking a financial partner, Cale determined that financial advice should offer more than just managing a portfolio. He left Morgan Stanley to help launch Arkos and “Rebuild Wall Street” by creating a paradigm shift in the way the wealth management industry serves and impacts people. His passion is rooted in the mission to help families thrive across generations.

Cale is a published thought leader in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. He is the creator of Wealth Languages™, a captivating public speaker, and has consulted with many of the world’s largest corporations. His diverse experience spans technology, commercial real estate, O&G, private equity, and startups. Cale spends an inordinate amount of time igniting contagious, positive environments and investing in relationships… because culture devours strategy for breakfast.

After graduating from Baylor University, Cale tied the knot with his Aggie sweetheart, Lynne, and now calls Houston home with their two little ones. They are actively involved in their church and Young Life, where Cale has served for over 15 years. He is a 40 under 40 recipient, actively contributes to several non-profit boards, and is a 7th-generation Texan. Not surprisingly, he is just as stubborn about Texas as you would imagine.

Connect with Cale Dowell:

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

Email: cale.dowell@arkosglobal.com

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

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

If you had to write your one paragraph, what would your paragraph say?

In this episode, Jeff and Brent discuss:

• The structure and benefits of having a B Corp.
• Why you may want to run a B Corp business.
• The legal requirement of filing and displaying your public benefit.
• Finding growth in the process of writing and identifying your purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• The public benefit of a B Corp can be educational, social, environmental, or religious.
• One of the benefits of knowing you have a religious public benefit, you know what your purpose and products must all point back to, without question.
• The world is not shy about pushing its views on people. Don’t be shy about showing the world what you believe.
• Wake up to the situations of the world, and stand up for what you believe.

"The least you can do is state your values and try to live them out." — Brent Dusing

About Brent Dusing: Brent Dusing is the CEO and founder of TruPlay, a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun, and biblically sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. An entrepreneur at heart, Dusing pioneered game creation with Christian content through Lightside Games, a Christian gaming studio reaching more than 7 million game players worldwide and resulting in 25,000 decisions for Christ. As the founder and CEO of Cellfire, Dusing created the nation’s leading mobile coupon company, used today at grocers like Safeway and Kroger, and led Catalina Marketing to acquire Cellfire for $108 million. He began his career as a venture capitalist at Menlo Ventures, where he sourced multiple nine-figure exits and generated top-quartile returns. Over his career, Dusing has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and other news media. Dusing has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University.

About TruPlay: TruPlay is reaching families around the world with high-quality entertainment products that encompass God's Truth. TruPlay is building games, digital comics, video content, and Web 3.0 content to bring light to a world in need of God’s love, hope, and truth. TruPlay’s platform launches in 2023. TruPlay is a team of dozens of industry veterans with deep expertise in games, storytelling, animation, entertainment, and technology, who are committed to seeing the betterment of children around the world. For more information, visit truplaygames.com.

Connect with TruPlay and Brent Dusing:

Website: https://www.truplaygames.com/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/truplay

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutwcoaalmdoIoxaZ2coQhA

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruplayGames

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

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

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 planning for the Kingdom or the world?

In this episode, Jeff and Cale discuss:

• Thinking about your financial estate plan from a different angle.
• Planning your giving before you die.
• Generous giving as a family with a non-traditional framework of giving.
• The top five questions are frequently asked by generous business owners.

Key Takeaways:

• The three key questions: How much is enough for us? How much is enough for the kids? What do we do with the rest?
• There is value in community and in having like-minded advisors as you write your estate plans.
• You should have a financial finish line written down. You should also be on the same page as your spouse with that finish line and what is happening with any excess.
• It’s not about the balance sheet or the barn, it is about what God tells you and your spouse to do.
• Write a blessing letter to your children - write why you love them, what sticks out to you about their lives, about seeing God’s hand in their lives, and more. Update it over the years.

"God doesn't care about how many talents you have. What He cares is what you do with them." — Cale Dowell

About Cale Dowell: After diving deep into the hurdles clients face when picking a financial partner, Cale determined that financial advice should offer more than just managing a portfolio. He left Morgan Stanley to help launch Arkos and “Rebuild Wall Street” by creating a paradigm shift in the way the wealth management industry serves and impacts people. His passion is rooted in the mission to help families thrive across generations.

Cale is a published thought leader in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. He is the creator of Wealth Languages™, a captivating public speaker, and has consulted with many of the world’s largest corporations. His diverse experience spans technology, commercial real estate, O&G, private equity, and startups. Cale spends an inordinate amount of time igniting contagious, positive environments and investing in relationships… because culture devours strategy for breakfast.

After graduating from Baylor University, Cale tied the knot with his Aggie sweetheart, Lynne, and now calls Houston home with their two little ones. They are actively involved in their church and Young Life, where Cale has served for over 15 years. He is a 40 under 40 recipient, actively contributes to several non-profit boards, and is a 7th-generation Texan. Not surprisingly, he is just as stubborn about Texas as you would imagine.

Connect with Cale Dowell:

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

Email: cale.dowell@arkosglobal.com

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

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