A Brit And A Yank (Talk Business)

Stuart Amidon
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A Brit & A Yank Talk Business is a down-to-earth, kingdom-focused show where Stuart Amidon (Owner/Founder, Page 50 Marketing & Media, USA) and Tom Chaldecott (Owner/Founder, Knox Thomas, UK) swap weekly insights on entrepreneurship, marketing, and kingdom-minded leadership. One host built a full-service agency by “just starting”; the other spent three years mapping a strategic runway—together they cover the full spectrum of how (and when) to launch, scale, and steward a business that honors Christ. Expect candid conversations on topics like: - Spotting real market needs vs. passion projects - Risk, funding buffers, and job-security myths - Tithing, Sabbath rest, and values-driven decision-making - AI, specialization, and post-millennial optimism - Training the next generation for family-business success Whether you’re a seasoned founder, side-hustler, or simply curious how biblical principles translate into real-world application in business, join Stuart and Tom each week for practical tactics, honest failures, and encouraging wins. Resources & full episodes: https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk #ChristianBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndWork

  1. 3d ago

    Burn the Boats: Risk, Work, and Christian Business | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E9

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott talk about burning the boats, taking risks, and building without an easy way out. They discuss why hard work often requires pressure, why safety cannot be the highest goal, and how business owners can take strategic risks without becoming reckless. They also talk about failure, responsibility, large families, hiring, payroll, and why occasional failure can be one of the best teachers for leaders who want to grow.  A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic.  BAAY explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners. Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction(00:00:39) - Burning the Boats: The Core Concept(00:02:26) - Children, Blessings, and Financial Motivation(00:04:57) - Christians Backed Into a Corner(00:07:38) - UK vs US: Boat Burning Culture Differences(00:10:40) - Building a Business on Risk and Faithfulness(00:14:04) - Boat Burning vs Being a Pyromaniac(00:17:42) - Strategic Burn vs Marxist Burn(00:20:33) - Hunt for Red October and No Turning Back(00:23:02) - Risk Assessment in Business Leadership(00:25:39) - Safety Culture, Roosevelt Quote, and Zero Harm Fallacy(00:28:52) - Failure as a Teacher(00:31:27) - Embracing Failure and Letting Go of Control(00:32:24) - Closing Remarks

  2. Sep 28

    The Cost of Freedom and Responsibility | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E8

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott talk about freedom, responsibility, healthcare, family, and business. Starting with a conversation about private healthcare in the UK, they discuss how freedom always comes with a cost, why responsibility begins with yourself and your household, and how Christian business owners should think about providing, building, failing, learning, and serving the people in front of them. A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic. The show explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Family Update(00:00:57) - UK Hospital Bureaucracy Story(00:04:15) - Private Healthcare Taxation Struggles(00:06:05) - The Cost of Freedom(00:08:21) - Defining True American Freedom(00:10:38) - Concentric Circles of Responsibility(00:14:14) - Gun Ownership as Responsible Freedom(00:18:43) - Choosing Dependency vs Freedom Over Time(00:20:39) - Opportunity and Entrepreneurship(00:22:31) - Blessings of Obedience and Responsibility(00:25:51) - Origin Stories of Their Businesses(00:28:08) - Faithfulness Over Grand Strategy (Roosevelt)(00:29:57) - Failure, Niching, and Serving Difficult Clients(00:34:14) - Faithfulness in the Mundane(00:36:38) - Closing Thoughts and Sign Off

  3. Sep 21

    When Should You Build an Anti-Failure System? | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E7

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott talk about systems, business problems, and knowing when to let something burn. They discuss when a problem needs a new process, when it simply needs a direct conversation, and when business owners should wait to see whether something is actually fruitful before investing more time, money, or structure into it. A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic. The show explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro: Systems vs Letting Things Burn(00:01:56) - Philosophy on Progress and When to Let Things Fail(00:03:05) - Employee Self-Excommunication and Natural Attrition(00:05:09) - Testing Marketing Strategies with Time-boxed Trials(00:07:33) - Scaling Spend and Media Buy Strategy(00:09:05) - Fruitfulness as the Decision Metric(00:09:35) - Handling Mistakes: Reward, Manage, or Improve(00:13:47) - Avoiding Passive-Aggressive Over-Systemizing(00:14:51) - Masculinity, Responsibility, and Freedom(00:15:37) - Building Flexible Systems: Client Follow-up Example(00:17:46) - Relationship as the Key Lever for Spotting Issues(00:19:31) - Scaling with CRM Tools and Automation(00:22:46) - Wrap-up and Closing Thoughts

  4. Jul 27

    Why Christian Business Owners Should Build Locally | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E4

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott talk about local community, biblical localism, and why Christian business owners should build roots where they live. The danger of becoming rootless, the distraction of national politics, and the real opportunity Christians have to influence local businesses, local councils, neighborhoods, churches, and towns through faithful work. A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic. BAAY explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners. Chapters (00:00:03) - A Brit and a Yank Talk Business(00:01:13) - Local Community(00:03:57) - Doug Wilson on His Personal Localism(00:12:25) - Local Media: Engaging with the community(00:19:39) - Local government and the Christian faith(00:24:43) - Localism in Digital Media

  5. Jul 21

    Is America Still a Christian Nation? | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E3

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott sit down in person to compare Christianity in America and the UK. After Tom’s visit to the American South, they discuss public Christian symbols, cultural Christianity, baptism, national identity, and why the South still feels distinctly Christian compared to much of Britain. They also talk about why Christians should not despise cultural Christianity, why America should be encouraged rather than despairing, and what it looks like to build faithfully in your own town. A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic. The show explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners.

  6. Jul 14

    Brutal Discipleship in Christian Business | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E2

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon of Page50 Marketing & Media and Tom Chaldecott of Knox Thomas sit down in person for a conversation about “brutal discipleship” in business. They discuss why Christian business owners should not settle for poor work, avoid hard conversations, or confuse niceness with faithfulness. Instead, they make the case for honest correction, clear standards, humility, confession of sin, and a willingness to disciple people through the real pressures of the workplace. A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon and Tom Chaldecott about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic. The show explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners. Chapters (00:40:57) - Sam, It.

  7. Jul 7

    When Should Christians Fight in Business? | A Brit And A Yank Talk Business S2E1

    In this episode of A Brit And A Yank Talk Business, Stuart Amidon of Page50 Marketing & Media and Tom Chaldecott of Knox Thomas kick off Season 2 with a conversation about when Christian business owners should “fight” in business. Not physically, of course, but in the real-world business sense. When competitors move into your market, when someone starts chasing your customers, or when your industry begins shifting around you, how should a Christian business owner respond? Stuart and Tom discuss why competition should not lead to fear, bitterness, slander, or defensiveness. Instead, they make the case for going on offense through better service, stronger systems, harder work, innMakovation, generosity, and a joyful willingness to build. They also talk about why guarding “trade secrets” is often weaker than constantly improving, why defensive business tactics can damage teams and industries, and how Christian business owners can compete aggressively without losing their integrity. Topics include: When competition becomes a call to action Why Christian business owners should avoid the victim mindset How to “go to war” in business without becoming bitter Why innovation beats defensiveness The value of giving away knowledge and building trust How competition can make your team and business stronger Why joy matters when facing pressure, conflict, and hard work A Brit And A Yank Talk Business is a conversation between Stuart Amidon of Page50 Marketing & Media and Tom Chaldecott of Knox Thomas about business, leadership, work, and faith from both sides of the Atlantic. The show explores what it means to build well, lead with conviction, compete with integrity, and approach entrepreneurship as Christian business owners. Subscribe for more conversations on business, faith, leadership, work, responsibility, and building well. Chapters (00:00:04) - A Brit and a Yank Talk Business(00:01:34) - When to Fight?(00:07:26) - The Artillery of Work(00:12:30) - How to Give Advice For Free(00:19:30) - Small Business: On Defending Our Customers(00:25:52) - How to Talk to People(00:26:27) - A Brit and A Yank Talk Business

  8. 08/11/2025

    ROI for the Kingdom: Parable of the Talents, Money & Work That Never Ends

    Stuart Amidon (Page 50 Digital Marketing & Media) and Tom Chaldecott (Knox Thomas Machinery Safety & Compliance) tackle one of Jesus’ most challenging parables. Why the master expects a return—and what that means for your bank account, time and skills Expansion-phase vs. efficiency-phase thinking for Christian entrepreneurs The myth of “I don’t have any money”—and how Stuart hustled from $1.2 k/month to running an agency Retirement as idleness vs. life-long stewardship Practical homework: inventory the assets you’re burying instead of multiplying Links & resources → https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk Chapters (00:00:01) - A Brit and the Yank Talk Business(00:00:16) - Networking(00:06:32) - How to Network as an Independent Consultant(00:13:18) - How to Get Out of the Cold Call(00:17:07) - Dave Ramsey on Networking(00:19:40) - Start a Business or Start a New Business?(00:24:36) - How to Network effectively(00:29:24) - Networking for Entrepreneurs(00:30:40) - When do you start networking?

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A Brit & A Yank Talk Business is a down-to-earth, kingdom-focused show where Stuart Amidon (Owner/Founder, Page 50 Marketing & Media, USA) and Tom Chaldecott (Owner/Founder, Knox Thomas, UK) swap weekly insights on entrepreneurship, marketing, and kingdom-minded leadership. One host built a full-service agency by “just starting”; the other spent three years mapping a strategic runway—together they cover the full spectrum of how (and when) to launch, scale, and steward a business that honors Christ. Expect candid conversations on topics like: - Spotting real market needs vs. passion projects - Risk, funding buffers, and job-security myths - Tithing, Sabbath rest, and values-driven decision-making - AI, specialization, and post-millennial optimism - Training the next generation for family-business success Whether you’re a seasoned founder, side-hustler, or simply curious how biblical principles translate into real-world application in business, join Stuart and Tom each week for practical tactics, honest failures, and encouraging wins. Resources & full episodes: https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk #ChristianBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndWork

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