Generous Business Owner

Jeff Thomas, Alan Barnhart, Jeff Rutt

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Many business owners think they have to wait until after they sell their company to do significant giving. Each week, listen as Jeff Thomas, Alan Barnhart, Jeff Rutt and their guests discuss practical ways to be more generous NOW. Whether your business does one million in revenue or one billion, this podcast is for you.

2 DAYS AGO

Lamar King: Thinking Outside Yourself

Where do you feel the Lord’s call to give? In this episode, Jeff and Lamar discuss: Teaching your kids about debts, saving, and generosity.Shepherding your children’s hearts in what pulls on their hearts.How crises often lead to better things.Unique ways to bless people and organizations. Key Takeaways: Invite your children to make the giving decisions. Give them information, let them earn money, and then let them decide where it goes.Pray for where you are giving. Pray for the ministries, the charities, and the people.Create your own personal mission statement and live by that.Take time to talk to the Lord and ask Him how He would like you to steward His resources. "My personal mission statement is to empower and exhort all of God’s children to be generous with all they have been given." — Lamar King Episode References: Charting Your Legacy: https://compassfinancialministry.org/product/charting-your-legacy-student/Abide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGUUfGXMhGsHOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/Jonah 2:8 - “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.”1 Thess 5:16-18 - “Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the Lord’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” About Lamar King: Lamar loves meeting new people and explaining how Bare Wealth can intentionally partner with them on their stewardship journey. His role is to deepen existing client relationships as well as develop new ones. He provides additional expertise to debt analysis, cash flow analysis, and farm or business succession planning. “It is a blessing to come alongside families and help put their financial puzzle together and promote unity through planning and clear communication. The things of this earth will fade, but we have the chance to shepherd our clients in sending treasure on ahead. Generosity of time, talent, and treasure changes the giver and the receiver and provides eternal return on investment.” - Lamar Lamar met his wife, Grace, at Cedarville University in Ohio. They’ve been married since 2006 and have four children. Lamar and his family live in Lancaster and attend Millersville Bible Church. Connect with Lamar King: Website: https://barewealthadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-lamar-king/ 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

32 min
26 AUG

Shawn Nelson: From Mistakes Come Lessons and Miracles

Are you building something that matters? In this episode, Jeff and Shawn discuss: Taking action when you run into roadblocks.Giving back at every stage of life.Finding a way through creative means to make it work.Creating a brand people believe in. Key Takeaways: Just do something. You can’t just have the idea; you have to take action. It is not a one-time thought or one-time event.You can’t hang love over the door and not give back.You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing; you can do it the right way and build a trusted brand from the beginning.Say “yes” first. You can always be giving, you can always be facilitating. Try to be involved.Play along the way; give along the way. "Mistakes are inevitable, and you cannot fear them, and you can't even wish them away, because from the mistakes come the big learnings, the things that matter more than even winning financially or what have you come from the mistakes. Every one of those lessons is rooted in some kind of mistake." — Shawn Nelson About Shawn Nelson: Shawn holds multiple patents on product inventions that have produced close to a billion dollars in sales to date. Shawn also holds a Master's degree in Strategic Design and Management, and is an instructor in the Master’s Program at the top design school in the nation: Parsons The New School for Design, in NYC. He currently resides in St.George, Utah, with his wife Tiffany and his 4 amazing kids. Connect with Shawn Nelson: Website: https://shawndnelson.com/ Website: https://www.lovesac.com/ Book: Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from The Lovesac Story Let Me Save You 25 Years Podcast: https://shawndnelson.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shawnydlovesac LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndnelson/ X: https://x.com/ShawnOfLovesac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnOfLovesac/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac/ 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

40 min
19 AUG

Sean Kouplen: Bringing Faith Into Business

How do you bring your faith into your business? In this episode, Jeff and Sean discuss: From the farm to the C-suite.Asking for help and leading from a place of humility.Turning your fears and troubles over to God.Acting on the promptings Jesus gives you, even if you aren’t sure how it is possible. Key Takeaways: When you don’t know the answer, listen carefully, ponder, ask the person for their answer, and follow through.Do you believe He is your healer?When you turn it all over to Jesus, miracles will happen.Everybody you talk to has something going on in their lives that they need prayers for.“Can I pray with you?” is powerful and in the moment. If you can’t do that, pray for someone. "Can I pray with you?’ That is what changed our company." — Sean Kouplen Episode References: Daily Devotional - https://www.regent.bank/dailydevo/Faith in Business - https://faithinbusinessseries.com/Email the Prayer Team - prayerteam@regent.bank94X Movement - https://www.94xmovement.com/C12 - https://www.joinc12.com/Lead with Prayer by Peter Greer - https://www.peterkgreer.com/lead-with-prayer/ About Sean Kouplen: Mr. Kouplen has served as President of the Company since April 1, 2008, and is one of the principal organizers of Regent Capital Corporation. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Regent Bank. Mr. Kouplen was formerly with Grand Bank, serving as President and Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. He serves on the Executive Loan Committee, the Strategic Planning-Executive Committee, and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Kouplen previously served as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development and holds many local and statewide leadership positions. Connect with Sean Kouplen: Website: https://www.regent.bank/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C26PFCX8/allbooks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-kouplen-9209192a7 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

42 min
12 AUG

Jon Eisenberg: Creative Solutions to the Problems of Your Heart

Have you looked at ways, beyond the obvious, that you might be able to give to those problems weighing on your heart? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Jon discuss: Loving people in a hard place is like Jesus loved people in a hard place.Obeying the clear calls of God, even when you don’t know the reasons.Giving to the causes God places in your heart.Creative solutions to the problems God puts in your heart. Key Takeaways: Character formation happens in our hardest seasons.People need to hear about Jesus. What are we doing to help more people learn about Him?Giving is a spiritual journey, not a mechanical one. Only God can help grow that love of giving in their hearts.Kids need to understand the concept of giving from an early age. Talk to them about giving and give them opportunities to give. "You should be talking to your advisors, maybe to an NCF office, or to someone that can help you understand there are opportunities on your balance sheet that you can give, that you might not realize you can give." — Jon Eisenberg About Jon Eisenberg: I long to see askers, givers, and systems that increasingly reflect the lavish generosity of Our Father. I started working in the ministry of generosity in 2000. I have since spent half my career in Major or Principal Gift work and half in Executive leadership of high-performing teams that grow top-line contributions by focusing on helping people look forward to giving. This grows out of the conviction that fundraising is a spiritual discipline, whether asking or giving, we are trusting God to take care of tomorrow as we live sacrificially today. I want for the givers I serve and the teams I lead, not from them (Phil 4:17). Today, I get to walk with givers, their advisors, and the ministries they love as they develop a Giving Strategy that seeks to maximize both the joy they feel in giving as a family and the impact they have as they make the most of all God has given to them. Connect with Jon Eisenberg: Website: https://www.ncfgiving.com/lancaster/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-christian-foundation-lancaster/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-eisenberg-1617712/ 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

42 min
5 AUG

Leigh Ann Horton: Joy in the Journey of Giving

What are your core values? What are you passionate about? Where do those overlap and how can you give in that area? In this episode, Jeff, Alisa, and Leigh Ann discuss: Working with your spouse and growing in generosity together.Turning to the Lord in times of pruning.Learning in community and learning to listen to God.Spontaneous and purposeful giving.Equipping women to manage their own wealth and giving. Key Takeaways: Pray with your spouse to be in His will.God is not constrained by the spreadsheets we create.Be creative in your giving. Learn and grow with your community, match the giving your kids are doing, and find your joy in it.Get outside your comfort zone, interact with those who are being blessed by God, and the work you’re doing.Find clarity around what you’re passionate about. You cannot save the world alone. Sometimes you have to say no to something good for a later yes to something greater. "Find other women who are like-minded. There’s something different about surrounding yourself with the right people." — Leigh Ann Horton Episode References: Women Doing Well: https://womendoingwell.org/HOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/ About Leigh Ann Horton: Leigh Ann is the CEO for AIT Life Safety and Trinity Advisory Services. She is also the owner is AIT Mechanical, LLC. She is the past president of the board of directors of The Country Club of Orlando. She is active on the board of directors of Women Doing Well, Lifework Leadership, the Florida Fellowship Foundation, and Commission 127. She is also on the advisory council for Orlando National Christian Foundation. Leigh Ann has formally served on the board of directors of Summit Church, Grace Medical Home, Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Second Harvest Food Bank, the Foundation for Foster Children, and J4 Leaders. She was also in Leadership Orlando Class 68 and Lifework Leadership 2003. She was named an Up and Comer by the Orlando Business Journal in 2002 and named 40 under 40 in 2006. She also received an Outstanding Young Alumnus award from the University of Florida in 2006. In 2015 and 2016, AIT was named part of the inaugural class of Gator 100, the fastest-growing Gator alumni companies. She began her career in New York with IBM as an accounting intern; later joining KPMG Peat Marwick in the Mutual Fund Tax Practice in New York and transferring to Orlando in 1996. In 1998, Leigh Ann joined Hard Rock Cafe International as the international tax manager. In 2000, Leigh Ann became a partner at CFO Strategic Partners, offering a wealth of experience for small to mid-size companies. In September of 2009, Leigh Ann left CFO to buy AIT Life Safety with her husband. In 2015, Leigh Ann opened Trinity Advisory Services with her business partner Sean Tobin. Leigh Ann is a longtime resident of Winter Park and College Park and is an alumnus of the University of Florida, where she got her Master's in Tax. She is married to Vince and enjoys spending time with her children, Anna Kate and Chase, and her new son-in-law, Tanner. Connect with Leigh Ann Horton: Website: aitlifesafety.com Website: aitmechanical.com Website: trinityadvisoryservices.com Email: info@womendoingwell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leigh-ann-horton-cpa-7b05631 Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: arkosglobal.com Podcast: generousbusinessowner.com Book: arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com X: x.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: facebook.com/arkosglobal LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

36 min
29 JUL

Zac Bauermaster: It’s All About People

Who is coming alongside you on your journey? Do others know you’re on their journey with them? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Zac discuss: Finding God’s grace in the hard seasons of life. Connecting with your community. Fighting the shadows of anxiety and depression with God and others.We need PEOPLE in our lives. Key Takeaways: Journaling allows you to look back and see God’s hand in your life and heart throughout the years. Books can inform, but the Bible is what transforms. People admire strength, but they connect with weaknesses and vulnerabilities. PEOPLE - Prioritizing people, empathizing with people, observing needs and responding with compassion, praying for and with people, loving people, and encouraging people. "People need to feel connected. They need to feel like they belong. They need to feel like someone's got their back, someone's in their corner." — Zac Bauermaster About Zac Bauermaster: Zac currently serves as principal of Providence Elementary School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He has the tremendous opportunity to lead teachers, support staff, families, and, most importantly, the next generation daily. His greatest joy in education is seeing adults leverage their God-given talents and abilities through inspiring kids to find and use their gifts. He’s passionate about creating an encouraging school environment where adults want to come daily; kids are excited to attend, and a place families trust and are proud to send their children. Zac firmly believes that the work in education is all about people built one relationship at a time. In addition to his role as principal, Zac is a speaker and an author of three books. His first book, “Leading with a Humble Heart: A 40-Day Devotional for Leaders,” was released in July of 2022. His second book, “Leading with People: A Six Pillar Framework for Fruitful Leadership,” was released in October of 2023. Most recently, Zac released a children's book in September of 2024 co-authored with his daughter, Olivia, titled, "Lemon-Aid: Spreading Kindness One Cup at a Time." Most importantly, Zac is a husband to his wife Carly, and father to three young kids, Olivia, Eliot, and Isaac. Zac is passionate about encouraging and growing leaders inside and outside their homes. Connect with Zac Bauermaster: Website: https://www.zacbauermaster.com/ Books: https://www.zacbauermaster.com/books X: https://x.com/ZBauermaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zbauermaster/ Viral Instagram Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_3E_ByLmC/ Good Day PA Zac and Olivia: https://www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/author-spotlight-zac-bauermaster-olivia-bauermaster-lemon-aid-spreading-kindness-one-cup-at-a-time/ 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

34 min
22 JUL

Tommy Martin: Supporting the Real MVPs - Most Vulnerable People

Are your eyes open to see the needs that are all around you? In this episode, Jeff and Tommy discuss: Meeting Jesus in the midst of life.The power of good friends.Deeply caring for people through business.Asking “is it worth it” rather than “do I like it.” Key Takeaways: Having a friend group that can lift you up and won’t drag you down in high school can be extremely strengthening to one’s testimony.Think about what you need to do to make your life and work feel purposeful. It may be something practical - what changes can be made now?Align your hearts and values, then separate the duties and responsibilities to align with strengths.Be willing to do things you don't like if it's worth it in support of some of the most vulnerable people around the world. "We embrace the joy and the burden of the call…it's truly kind of God to give us a burden." — Tommy Martin Episode References: Tim Tebow Foundation: https://timtebowfoundation.org/Night to Shine: https://timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/ About Tommy Martin: Tommy is The Tebow Group's CEO and a Mammoth Scientific partner. The Tebow Group exists to fuel and amplify faith, hope, and love in support of the Tim Tebow Foundation, which serves some of the most vulnerable people (the real MVPs) around the globe. Before leading The Tebow Group, Tommy founded, led, and exited multiple nationwide financial firms, including broker/dealers, RIAs, and insurance agencies, collectively managing over $2 billion for high-net-worth clients. For his work in the financial services industry, Tommy was named to Investment News’ inaugural list of the Top 40 Advisors Under Age 40. He was also named one of the top 8 visionaries who “will pull the financial service industry into the next stratum.” Tommy is a former professor who served as the Financial Planning Department Chair at Taylor University. He carries numerous finance licenses, is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, and is a best-selling financial author. Tommy lives with his lovely wife of twenty-three years and three children in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Connect with Tommy Martin: Website: https://tebowgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-martin 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

41 min
15 JUL

Kurt Avery: Have a Big God

Does your view of God help you to think big and learn to be a visionary? In this episode, Jeff and Kurt discuss: Making things happen against all odds.Following through on what you promise.Using your skills to teach skills.Allowing God to be big. Key Takeaways: See the God stories in your story. He will always be there in your success.Changing behavior takes time - it is a process to teach people and change their habits and behaviors.There’s no unintended consequence - it means you didn’t think it through when you had the chance.Think big - God is big and you can do more with Him than you can on your own. The bigger you let God be, the bigger you’ll do. "We want to make your business more profitable. And we want to encourage you to find creative ways to give away your services and products before you have to pay taxes." — Kurt Avery About Kurt Avery: Kurt Avery is the founder of Sawyer Products and currently serves as president and owner. Before founding Sawyer, he served as a marketer for globally known brands. Avery is passionate about and committed to creating disease-free water for life in communities throughout the world. He is a graduate of Hope College and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He and his wife, Barbara, reside in Florida and are parents of four and grandparents of five. Connect with Kurt Avery: Website: https://www.sawyer.com/ Book: Sawyer Think: https://www.sawyer.com/product/sawyer-think 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

35 min

Many business owners think they have to wait until after they sell their company to do significant giving. Each week, listen as Jeff Thomas, Alan Barnhart, Jeff Rutt and their guests discuss practical ways to be more generous NOW. Whether your business does one million in revenue or one billion, this podcast is for you.

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