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  • 83. How I Crashed My Business and Found God's Purpose | Entrepreneurial Story with David Schmidt

    83. How I Crashed My Business and Found God's Purpose | Entrepreneurial Story with David Schmidt
    Mar 2 2026

    Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own business?

    I refinanced my house and bought into a coaching franchise in 2021, convinced the systems would carry me to success. Within a month, I knew I'd made a mistake.

    I wasn't the expert in business they thought I was. I had an inferiority mindset. And I was trying to operate the franchise's version of who I was supposed to be instead of being authentic to how God made me.

    For six months, I watched myself crash. As an analytical engineer, I knew I was failing but didn't know how to stop it. The depression was crushing—until June 30th, 2022. That's the day I quit, and it became the best day of my life.

    God's grace kept me going with clients I didn't deserve while I worked a W-2 job. He gave me a coach whose personality actually complemented mine. And He convicted me with a question I'd been asking my own kids: Your success is directly correlated with your relationship with God—so why doesn't your coaching content reflect that?

    That question changed everything. I stopped trying to help businesses chase bigger profits and started focusing on what I'm passionate about—helping Christian business owners operate God's way through Leadership GPS: God first, Purpose, then Service.

    Redeem Your Business Today by the Following:

    How can we honor God in our business?

    1. Be authentic to who God created you to be. When you try to operate someone else's version of your business, you'll crash. There's room for you exactly as you are.
    2. Get the right coach—one who aligns with your beliefs and complements your personality. In coaching, personality matters.


    One challenge from today:

    1. Ask yourself: Am I doing business God's way, or am I conforming to the world's philosophy? We've been stained by the world's patterns for so long we think they're normal. What needs to change?


    More About David Schmidt

    Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business

    Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.

    Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward

    Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com

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    Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching

    Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk.

    Initial GPS Coaching Call

    What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business

    If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation.

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  • 82. How to Connect With Your Kids When You've Been Too Busy With Work with Lori Beard

    82. How to Connect With Your Kids When You've Been Too Busy With Work with Lori Beard
    Feb 23 2026

    Many business leaders have work figured out but come home and sit on the sidelines while their kids do their own thing. If you've realized you need to spend more time with your kids but don't know where to start, this is for you.

    Lori Beard is a life coach, podcast host, and mother of eight celebrating 32 years of marriage. She shares practical ways to break through when your kids are busy with their own lives, why humility bridges connection, and how service projects carve lasting values into hearts.

    The truth: Relationships are the only thing you'll take with you. Not money, houses, or business success.

    Redeem Your Business Today by the Following:

    How can we honor God in our business?

    Value relationships over revenue. Practice active listening—listen to learn, not to judge. Ask your kids: "How can I be a better dad? What makes my questions feel like interrogation?"


    One Challenge from Today:

    It's never too late for humility. Own up to your mistakes with your children and tell them, "I'm sorry I did this." Then ask for their help as you course correct. Start with one walk-and-talk, one service project, or one book read together.


    More About Lori Beard

    Website: www.steadfast-forward.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomInThyYouthCoaching

    Other: justserve.org


    More About David Schmidt

    Free Gift: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business

    Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.

    Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward

    Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com

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    What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business

    If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation.

    What God Says About Business

    Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching

    Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision...
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  • 81. How to Build Trust in Business: The 4 Habits of Referability with James MacNeil

    81. How to Build Trust in Business: The 4 Habits of Referability with James MacNeil
    Feb 16 2026

    The Four Referability Habits: Build Trust That Grows Your Business

    Sadly, Christians aren't always known as the best employees or business partners. If we're followers of Jesus, we're called to show our light through good work—and it's simpler than you think.

    James MacNeil has built three seven-figure businesses on one principle: "no surprise, but good surprise"—always delivering more than promised. He shares four referability habits from Dan Sullivan that transform how people perceive your business.

    The tragic truth? James says he'd be $10 million ahead if he hadn't done business with Christians who failed to keep their word.

    The Four Habits:

    1. Show up on time
    2. Do what you say you're going to do
    3. Finish what you start
    4. Say please and thank you.

    Redeem Your Business Today by the Following:

    How can we honor God in our business?

    The first promise you make is 100% evidence that you're either completely trustworthy or completely untrustworthy. Make and keep commitments—it's the fastest path to building trust and flourishing relationships.

    Remember: the business of business is to profitably solve problems. We profit when we deserve it, and deserve means "from service." If you're not earning enough, you're likely not serving enough.


    One Challenge from Today:

    Make as few promises as possible and keep them all. Before you say yes, count the cost. Every yes is a no to something else. Be the person known for keeping your word even when it costs you a fortune.


    More About James MacNeil

    Website: Free Community The SuperHuman Community

    15 min with James: TinyURL.com/PodcastProfit


    More About David Schmidt

    Free Gift: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business

    Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.

    Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward

    Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com

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    What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business

    If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness
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  • 80. The Christian Mindset About Money: Should Believers Pursue Wealth? With Gino Barbaro

    80. The Christian Mindset About Money: Should Believers Pursue Wealth? With Gino Barbaro
    Feb 9 2026
    Should Christians pursue wealth?The Bible seems to send mixed messages about money. It says, "Better is little with the fear of the Lord" but also "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life." So what should our mindset be as Christian business owners?Today I'm talking with Gino Barbaro, a certified money coach and real estate investor who homeschools his six kids. He's learned hard lessons about money, scarcity, and what God wants for us.Gino shared a powerful quote: "Money does not corrupt an individual—it reveals the individual." If you want to create impact and serve families, you'll need to make money. Money is just a tool.Legacy isn't just financial—it's three things: human capital (faith), intellectual capital (wisdom), and financial capital (resources). Without the first two, wealth disappears.Gino was paralyzed by fear during the 2008 recession, stuck in victim mentality. His turning point came when he stopped being a victim and got clarity on where he wanted to go.Four Steps to Change Your Money Mindset:Stop being a victimGet clarity on what you wantGo easy on yourselfExamine your money biography—what you heard about money as a kid is still playing on repeatWe don't own anything. God owns everything. We're stewards. Profit is the fuel, not the destination.How can we honor God in our business?By keeping Jesus at the center. By being stewards, not owners. By using money as fuel for legacy—not the destination.One challenge from today:Examine your money mindset. Are you operating from fear and scarcity, or trust and abundance?More About Gino Barbaro Website www.barbaro360.comYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@barbaro-360Book: Happy Money Happy Family Happy Legacy https://a.co/d/9k5dTTPMore About David SchmidtFree Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern BusinessSubscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move ForwardWebsite: redeemingbusinesstoday.comLinkedInDonate to the ShowMentioned in this episode:Leadership GPS: Christian Business CoachingAre you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk.Initial GPS Coaching CallWhat God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern BusinessIf you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation.What God Says About Business
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  • 79. How to Choose a Business Coach: 3 Things to Check First with Kevin Weis

    79. How to Choose a Business Coach: 3 Things to Check First with Kevin Weis
    Feb 2 2026
    How do you know if a coach is right for you?Not every coach will be a good fit—even if they're getting great results for other people. Today's guest, Kevin Weiss from The Contrarian Way, learned this the hard way when he hired a coach with a five-figure price tag, made all his money back in the first month, and then fired him anyway.Kevin is a coach for Christian coaches who built his business on one simple rule from Matthew 7:12 "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." When you apply this to business—how you market, sell, and serve—it changes everything.Kevin shared his story of running a kettlebell studio with his wife. They hired a coach who got them results immediately, but the tactics felt manipulative and they got delegated to someone else. Three things were misaligned: the person, the process, and the product.The Three AlignmentsPerson: Do your values align? Look at their content—are they real people or just a polished highlight reel?Process: Does the way they coach feel right? When misaligned, your values start changing, you burn out, or you walk away.Product: Will you work with the coach you're hiring or get delegated to a different coach? Is the meeting structure sustainable?You can survive one misalignment. But when all three are off, someone's going to hate showing up to the coaching sessions.Watch for high-pressure sales tactics demanding immediate decisions. A great coach gives you space to pray and discern fit. Tunnel vision for results makes you ignore warning signs. The end does not justify the means—getting results while compromising your values isn't worth it.How can we honor God in our business?By aligning ourselves with God first. Seek first His kingdom. When you align with what matters most, everything else—including how you choose a coach—falls into place.One challenge from today:Do a self-check on the person, process, and product before hiring a coach. Are they aligned with who you are and who you want to be?More About Kevin WeisWebsite: The Contrarian WayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekevinweisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekevinweisMore About David SchmidtFree Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern BusinessSubscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move ForwardWebsite: redeemingbusinesstoday.comLinkedInDonate to the ShowMentioned in this episode:Leadership GPS: Christian Business CoachingAre you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk.Initial GPS Coaching CallWhat God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern BusinessIf you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation.What God Says About Business
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  • 78. Character-Driven Leadership: Why Character is Your Competitive Advantage with VIP Leadership Group

    78. Character-Driven Leadership: Why Character is Your Competitive Advantage with VIP Leadership Group
    Jan 26 2026
    What makes a leader worth following?Today I'm talking with three leaders from three different cultures, united by one mission—to help leaders rise with values, integrity, and principles. Dr. Makki, Coach Attala, and Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. are the co-founders of the Character Driven Leadership Cafe, a movement confronting the real cracks in modern leadership.Leadership is lacking in today's world. We see it everywhereLeaders who talk about values but don't live themOrganizations that prioritize performance while burning out their peopleCultures built on control instead of connection.The CDL Cafe was born from Dr. Makki's observation sitting with his morning coffee: leadership failures aren't just about strategy or skill—they're about character. The cafe offers Table Talk Wednesdays, resources, and a community where leaders learn to lead from the inside out.VIP Leadership stands for Values, Integrity, and Principles—the three pillars of character-driven leadership. This isn't about adding skills on top of a hollow foundation. It's about becoming the kind of person others want to follow because you genuinely serve them.The business case for character is clear: connected employees perform better. People who feel seen and valued share their best ideas. Stressed, burned-out employees don't. And that energy transfers to your clients and customers.How can we honor God in our business?By leading with character—privately and publicly. By choosing discipline over convenience. By loving the people we lead, not just using them for productivity. God cares about who we're becoming, not just what we're accomplishing.One challenge from today:Write down your Personal Value System—the 3-5 principles that define who you want to be as a leader. Then ask yourself honestly: Am I living these out, or are they just decoration?More About VIP Leadership GroupLinkedInYouTube: @cdlcafeMore About David SchmidtFree Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern BusinessSubscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move ForwardWebsite: redeemingbusinesstoday.comLinkedInDonate to the ShowMentioned in this episode:What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern BusinessIf you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation.What God Says About BusinessLeadership GPS: Christian Business CoachingAre you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk.Initial GPS Coaching Call
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  • 77. Five Steps to Effective Communication That Will Transform Your Leadership with Josh Parnell

    77. Five Steps to Effective Communication That Will Transform Your Leadership with Josh Parnell
    Jan 19 2026

    Poor communication isn't just annoying—it's expensive. It costs business owners 18% of total salaries paid out every year.

    If you're paying a million dollars in salaries, poor communication could be costing you $180,000 annually—7.47 hours of lost time each week per employee, all because messages aren't getting through.

    Today I'm talking with Josh Parnell, a leadership coach and host of the Limitless Leader podcast.

    Josh left a corporate job he loved when God kept tugging on his heart to start his own thing. He fought it for months until God finally said, "Josh, trust me and I'll show you."

    The greatest misconception about communication? That it's actually happening. That communication is actually happening.

    When you're talking with someone, there are often four conversations happening at once.

    Join us as Josh breaks down his five steps to effective communication that will transform how you lead.

    In This Episode:

    Five Steps to Effective Communication

    1. Assume positive intent
    2. Seek first to understand, then be understood
    3. Fall in love with asking questions
    4. Listen to understand, not to reply
    5. Stay positive

    One challenge from today:

    Stop assuming all your thoughts are true. Humans have 60,000 thoughts per day—80% are negative and 90% are repetitive. When something seems off, assume positive intent and go directly to the source instead of creating a false narrative.

    Remember, meaningful growth often begins just outside your comfort zone.


    More About Josh Parnell

    Website: www.limitlessleadership.co

    YouTube: @thebeardedleader

    LinkedIn: @thebeardedleader


    More About David Schmidt

    Free E-Book: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business

    Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.

    Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward

    Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com

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    What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business

    If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A...
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  • 76: How to Turn Your Daily Work Into an Act of Worship | Christian Staller on Avodah

    76: How to Turn Your Daily Work Into an Act of Worship | Christian Staller on Avodah
    Jan 12 2026

    What if work isn't just something to escape from, but something you were created for?

    God created us to be zealous for good works—not for relaxation or pleasure, but for work itself. That's a different perspective.

    Today I'm talking with Christian Staller from Tennessee Business Coaching about an ancient Hebrew word that will transform how you see your daily work: Avodah.

    Twenty years ago at a faith and work conference, God told Christian: "This is what I want you to do—but not yet." Two decades passed as Christian became a CEO, started companies, failed, succeeded, and learned everything the hard way.

    When he finally moved to Tennessee, Christian discovered something stunning: Avodah doesn't just mean work. It means work, worship, and service—all wrapped into one.

    Your daily work isn't separate from your spiritual life. It IS your spiritual life.

    Redeem Your Business Today by the Following:

    How can we honor God in our business?

    Understand that work, worship, and service are inseparable. Recognize God as the true provider, not yourself. Don't fall into the Deuteronomy 8 trap of thinking your wealth and success where all your own doing. God gives you the power to create wealth.

    One challenge from today:

    Start every day with gratitude before checking your phone or diving into problems. Learn to truly listen—not just for information, but for what's being said and what's NOT being said. Let the Holy Spirit speak in your conversations.

    Process every business decision through work, worship, and service. How you fire, hire, and lead in difficult seasons will make you a light in dark places.


    More about Christian Staller

    Website: tnbusinesscoaching.com

    Avodah: Work, Worship and Service

    chris@tnbusinesscoaching.com


    More About David Schmidt

    Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God.

    Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business

    If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation.

    What God Says About Business

    Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching

    Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what...
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