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

Episodes

  1. 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?

    34 min

  2. 08/04/2025

    Networking Without the Sleaze: Chambers, Church & Competitors

    Networking isn’t handing out business cards—it’s loving your neighbor at scale. Stuart Amidon (Page 50 Digital Marketing & Media) and Tom Chaldecott (Knox Thomas Machinery Safety & Compliance) share: How Stuart’s first two years in a Chamber of Commerce generated $100 k+ Why your local church may be your strongest launchpad “Advice is always free”: the mindset that sells months—or years—later Turning competitors into collaborators and expanding the pie Practical starter moves for introverts and would-be entrepreneurs 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?(00:33:31) - Networks for Christians in Business(00:35:32) - Brit and Yank Talk Business

    36 min

  3. 07/14/2025

    Work-Life Balance Is Overrated: Integrating Family & Mission

    Stuart Amidon (Page 50 Marketing & Media) and Tom Chaldecott (Knox Thomas) say the quiet part out loud: “Work-life balance is garbage.” God designed us to labor six days, rest one, and fold our families into the mission. They swap detailed schedules, Sabbath traditions, and crisis stories that forged tighter bonds—and explain why “me-time” is a bad investment compared to purposeful, kingdom-minded work. Listen for: • Six-day rhythm & Lord’s Day reset • Bringing kids to the office without losing focus • Why trials (and triple bypasses) galvanize households • Turning every hour into a return on God’s talent More resources: https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk Chapters (00:00:01) - A Brit and a Yank(00:00:16) - Work Life Balance(00:05:45) - Work-Life Balance(00:08:15) - Tom on Working a 60-hour week(00:11:48) - What Do I Do For My Job?(00:17:19) - Benefits of a Full Week of Work(00:19:58) - How to Build Relationships Through Hard Work(00:24:42) - How Do You Balance Work and Family Time?(00:29:40) - The Sanctity of Time(00:31:37) - Economy and the Right to Spend(00:33:58) - How Do You Plan Your Day?(00:36:59) - What's Your Saturday Routine?(00:38:31) - Work-Family Balance(00:42:37) - A Brit and A Yank Talk Business

    43 min

  4. 07/08/2025

    AI Panic vs. Christian Optimism: How to Use Automation Without Fear | Brit & Yank Ep 5

    Stuart Amidon (Page 50 Marketing & Media) and Tom Chaldecott (Knox Thomas) separate hype from reality in the AI boom. They define true vs. “marketing” intelligence, show how chatbots already slash a 10-hour task to 6 minutes, and explain why a biblical worldview turns panic into productivity. Topics include meeting-note bots, email drafting, image creation, job-market shifts, and the producer/consumer divide—all grounded in God’s sovereign limits on technology. Full episodes & resources: https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk Chapters (00:00:02) - A Brit and a Yank(00:00:44) - In the Elevator With AI Experts(00:01:16) - What the Heck Is AI?(00:04:53) - AI Is Not a Threat to Humanity(00:11:21) - Will AI Change the Way Businesses Think?(00:14:55) - Will AI Take Everyone's Jobs?(00:22:03) - How to Plan Your Career With AI?(00:25:52) - Is There More Value in a AI-generated LinkedIn Post?(00:27:03) - How to Build a Human-Like Bots(00:30:46) - Are We Telling AI to Censor Search Results?(00:33:37) - Tom Wilcox on Artificial Intelligence(00:34:05) - A Brit and A Yank Talk Business

    35 min

  5. 07/01/2025

    When Should You Start a Business? Planning vs. Jumping In | BAAY Ep. 4

    Stuart Amidon (Page 50 Marketing & Media) and Tom Chaldecott (Knox Thomas) go deep on the “right time” question every aspiring founder asks. Tom unpacks his three-year strategic runway; Stuart champions the “start small and iterate” path. Along the way they compare job-security myths, cash-buffer tactics, AI-driven opportunity, and post-millennial optimism—always anchoring the conversation in Christian obedience and wise counsel. Key takeaways • Identify real market needs before you quit your day-job • Use a salaried role to prototype processes and stack skills • Fund the leap: sell assets, build cash reserves, trust God • Why stable paychecks can hide bigger long-term risk • Practical first steps: start, serve, improve, repeat Resources & full episodes https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk Chapters (00:00:01) - Brit and Yank Talk Business(00:00:34) - Starting a business: How to do it effectively and efficiently?(00:08:03) - Knox Thomas(00:09:49) - What did we have to invest in?(00:12:55) - Ways of Managing Risk(00:17:34) - Owning a Business: The Risk(00:22:33) - When is the right time to start a business?(00:27:58) - AI Is Here to Win(00:28:26) - Malthusianism and Specialism(00:33:50) - The Right Way to Serve Others(00:34:47) - Where Does Progress Stop For Christians?(00:36:35) - When Do You Start a Business?(00:38:41) - Knowing yourself and your skill set(00:42:06) - Starting a Business in the US(00:45:39) - A Brit and A Yank

    46 min

  6. 06/24/2025

    Building a Christian Business: Page 50’s Journey & Kingdom-Focused Marketing Strategies | Christian Entrepreneurship Podcast | A Brit & A Yank ep. 3

    Stuart (the Yank) puts Page 50 Marketing & Media on the hot seat while Tom (the Brit) digs into the details: How do you scale a marketing agency without ditching biblical convictions? From the single journal page that inspired the name “Page 50” to everyday habits like tithing and Sabbath rest, this episode shows why core values—-not just KPIs—-drive lasting growth. Marketing for discoverability – zero-waste tactics that put you in front of the right audience The journal entry that became Page 50’s mission, values, and legacy plan Turning family time into business training—equipping the next generation with real skills Faith-based practices that steer every decision: tithing, Sabbath rest, and contract triage How saying “no” to misaligned work opened surprising doors (and revenue) Building a staff culture where education, motivation, and kingdom networking flourish Practical steps to align your own marketing strategy with gospel-centered goals Visit us online: https://page50.com | https://knoxthomas.co.uk page50.comknoxthomas.co.uk BAAY | Stu A and Tom C Chapters (00:00:01) - A Brit and a Kiwi Talk Business(00:01:22) - Page 50(00:02:43) - Knox Thomas: How to Increase Your Digital Discovery(00:08:05) - How To Start a Business With a Wife(00:13:29) - What is a Full-Time Employee at Your Business?(00:15:22) - How To Equip Your Childs For The Future(00:20:57) - Solo Proprietor: The Business's Blessings(00:24:14) - Have We Developed Our Core Values?(00:25:23) - Development of Goals, Objective Measures, and Key Results(00:29:24) - How to Rest Your Brain(00:32:47) - How to Tribute Your Income(00:35:06) - How to Get Fired by a Gay Client(00:40:14) - A Brit & A Yank: Talk Business

    41 min

  7. 06/17/2025

    How to Turn Risk into Kingdom Reward | Christian Entrepreneurship Podcast | A Brit and A Yank ep. 2

    Stuart (the Yank) and Tom (the Brit) unpack what risk really looks like when you’re building a business for God’s glory. Drawing on Tom’s journey with Knox Thomas and Stuart’s work at Page50 Marketing & Media, they show how a strong work ethic, biblical obedience, and smart networking can turn perceived risk into lasting opportunity for your family and your community.   Reframing perceived risk with a Christ-centered mindset Feeding large families through entrepreneurship instead of salaried jobs Paying fair wages and keeping money circulating in local economies Using business as a vehicle for community engagement and cultural change Linking success to obedience—Sabbath rest, tithing, and honest marketing Seeing ownership as a tool for sanctification, legacy, and blessing others Leveraging networking and creativity to spot new opportunities   By the end of the episode, you’ll hear practical startup tips, motivation to step out in faith, and an invitation to join a growing network of Christian entrepreneurs who want to educate, motivate, and connect like-minded business owners. https://page50.com/ https://knoxthomas.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:00) - A Brit and a Kiwi: Talk Business(00:01:11) - Do You Need Knox Thomas to Protect You?(00:02:35) - Startups are risky, but so is life(00:03:08) - Single Income earners(00:04:17) - UK society's moral direction(00:05:57) - Not Chasing Success(00:11:35) - Blessing the Church Through Business(00:19:23) - A Saint Steward: Working for the Kingdom(00:19:51) - Family life in England(00:22:11) - Self-Employment and the Perceived Risk(00:26:42) - Reasons Why I Quit My Business(00:29:21) - The Next Step: Starting a Business(00:35:48) - Look for a small company in the UK(00:38:24) - What Would You Do to Start a Business?(00:40:35) - A Brit and A Yank Talk Business

    41 min

  8. 05/28/2025

    Feed Your Family & Build a Legacy: Navigating Business | Christian Entrepreneurship Podcast | A Brit and A Yank ep. 1

    Stuart (the Yank) and Tom (the Brit) kick off A Brit and A Yank Talk Business by tracing their own business journeys—Stuart’s Page 50 Marketing & Media (https://page50.com) page50.com and Tom’s Knox Thomas (https://knoxthomas.co.uk) knoxthomas.co.uk—and explaining how Christian values, big families, and bold vision pushed them into entrepreneurship. This inaugural conversation sets the tone for a show that blends marketing savvy, networking, and faith-rooted motivation. Why launching a business can feed your family and create multigenerational legacy Letting Christian values guide pricing, Sabbath rest, and honest marketing Using community & networking to overcome early-stage challenges Hard-won lessons from bootstrapping Page 50 and Knox Thomas Turning hard work into kingdom impact for local economies and churches Preview of future episodes: daily routines, practical marketing tips, “good-king” leadership, and more By the end of the episode you’ll be inspired, equipped, and ready to join a growing network of Christian founders chasing excellence—and Christ—through their work. BAAY | Stu A and Tom C Chapters (00:00:01) - A Brit and a Yank Talk Business(00:01:15) - What Do You Do in the UK?(00:02:44) - Startup entrepreneur: Why did I start a business?(00:09:48) - PODCAST: Why We're Starting This Podcast(00:13:41) - Starting a Business in the Christian Way(00:16:00) - Tom and the Motivation(00:19:29) - Leading With Christ in the Business(00:25:45) - What Are Future Podcast Topics?(00:27:08) - What It Means to Be a King in Narnia(00:27:52) - A Brit and a Yank Talk Business

    30 min
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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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