Marketplace Kings Podcast

Marketplace Kings
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Marketplace Kings is a podcast that highlights testimonies of faith driven entrepreneurs who have real life stories on how they lead with excellence and follow after the voice of the Holy Spirit. You will experience men and women who are living their faith out in the marketplace at all levels, from multi billion dollar enterprises to startup businesses. Be encouraged by their stories and take the step of faith that God is calling you to take.

  1. Aug 9

    WHERE DID THE CASH GO?

    Your business may be generating revenue—but is it actually producing profit? In this episode of Marketplace Kings, Richey Owen sits down with Doug Hupp, founder of Profit Ready Books and co-owner of Yellowstone Dreamin’ Adventures & Retreat, to discuss the financial numbers every entrepreneur needs to understand. Doug explains why business owners frequently ask, “Where did all my cash go?” He reveals how loan payments, vehicle expenses, platform fees, seasonality, poor forecasting, and inaccurate bookkeeping can create a misleading picture of financial success. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why revenue does not automatically equal profitability• The two financial metrics every CEO should monitor• Why gross margin may matter more than total sales• How poor bookkeeping leads to poor business decisions• Why an entrepreneur’s time must be included in the real cost of a job• How budgeting and forecasting help businesses prepare for unexpected events• Why delegating bookkeeping can create more time for leadership and growth• How Doug uses business education to serve entrepreneurs in Peru and Honduras• Why financial stewardship can create both local and global Kingdom impact Doug also shares lessons from operating a seasonal glamping and adventure company near Yellowstone National Park, including how his team navigated cancellations and cash-flow pressure after flooding affected the park’s north entrance. Profit Ready Books is not simply about recording the past. Doug’s mission is to help entrepreneurs understand their numbers, prepare for the future, and build businesses that create lasting impact. Subscribe to Marketplace Kings for more conversations about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, stewardship, and Kingdom impact in the marketplace.

  2. Jul 26

    The Future of Work: AI, Faith, and Human Responsibility

    AI is changing business faster than most leaders realize. But for Christian business owners and marketplace leaders, the question is not just “Should we use AI?”The better question is:How do we use AI with wisdom, stewardship, and discernment?In this episode of Marketplace Kings, Richey sits down with Alan Xue, an AI advisory consultant based in Chicago. Alan helps business leaders identify where AI can create real operational leverage, then turn that strategy into practical workflows, tools, and systems teams can actually use.This conversation explores the real opportunities and risks of AI for business leaders, including how AI is affecting small businesses, knowledge work, automation, local economies, data privacy, decision-making, and the future of work.Alan shares why AI is no longer just a chatbot, why leaders need to understand what current AI tools are capable of, and why Christian business leaders must stay engaged in the conversation.The key message:AI can create leverage, but it cannot replace wisdom.AI can process information, but it cannot carry moral responsibility.AI can assist your work, but it should never replace human relationships, discernment, or the voice of the Holy Spirit.If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, or Christian leader trying to understand how to approach AI without fear or hype, this episode is for you.Watch now and consider where AI may create leverage in your business — and where you need to set wise boundaries.#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ChristianBusiness #AIForBusiness #FutureOfWork #MarketplaceKingsPurchase our new book, The Joseph Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hXacpU3****Website: www.marketplace-king.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true

  3. Jul 12

    Why Trust May Be the Most Valuable Currency in Business

    What if your company culture is the reason your business is either scaling smoothly or constantly fighting friction?In this episode of Marketplace Kings, Richey Owen sits down with Jay Raines, also known as “Dr. J,” founder of LeadersQ and author of Culture Brand. Jay shares why culture is not just a buzzword—it is the way people think, behave, communicate, and make decisions when leadership is not in the room.Jay explains how business owners can move from an authoritarian leadership style to a servant leadership culture built on trust, clarity, and shared language. He also unpacks his Culture Brand framework, built around three core leadership categories: results, relationships, and character.This conversation dives into servant leadership, emotional intelligence, trust as the currency of an organization, how culture impacts enterprise value, and why customers can actually “feel” the culture of a business.Whether you are a small business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or faith-driven marketplace leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink how culture affects growth, leadership, sales, and long-term value.In this episode, we discuss:Why culture happens whether you define it or notThe difference between authoritarian leadership and servant leadershipWhy trust lowers the cost of doing businessHow culture impacts enterprise value and customer experienceThe three-part Culture Brand framework: results, relationships, and characterHow emotional intelligence shapes great leadershipWhy leaders need clear language to build healthy teamsHow DISC personality profiles can improve sales and communicationLearn more about Jay Raines and his work at www.JRaines.com or LeadersQ.com.

  4. Jun 28

    The Power of Solitude: How CEOs Hear God Clearly

    What happens when a successful business advisor realizes that strategy, sales, and marketing aren't the real answer?In this powerful episode of Marketplace Kings, Richey Owen sits down with entrepreneur, business advisor, and kingdom-minded leader Jake Jordan to discuss his journey from chasing success to pursuing God's presence.Jake shares how personal challenges, divorce, church transitions, and a deeper hunger for God led him to discover that true transformation doesn't begin with business strategy—it begins with intimacy with Jesus.Together, Richey and Jake unpack:✅ Why many Christian leaders still feel unfulfilled✅ The danger of chasing success in both business and ministry✅ How faith and business were never meant to be separated✅ Why God's presence produces breakthrough in the marketplace✅ The power of solitude and hearing God's voice✅ Kingdom leadership and servant-hearted influence✅ How God provides wisdom for business decisions✅ Why listening is the most powerful leadership skill✅ Building businesses through relationships instead of transactions✅ How to see people the way Jesus sees themIf you're an entrepreneur, executive, business owner, pastor, or leader seeking greater clarity, purpose, and kingdom impact, this conversation will challenge and encourage you."The whole thing is Jesus."That simple truth may completely change the way you lead your business, your family, and your life.📌 Connect with Jake Jordan:LinkedIn: Jake JordanWebsite: ImpactOverAttention.com🎙️ Subscribe to Marketplace Kings for conversations at the intersection of faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, and kingdom influence.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:45 Meet Jake Jordan02:18 From Entrepreneurship to Business Advisory04:12 Returning to God After Success Left Him Empty06:44 Chasing Achievement in Church10:00 Daily Surrender and Following Jesus13:53 Faith-First Business Advisory15:15 The Loneliness of Leadership16:46 Bringing Faith and Business Together21:48 Real Business Breakthroughs Through God's Presence25:08 Kingdom-Based Business Growth28:05 Learning to See People Like Jesus30:38 How to Connect with Jake Jordan31:37 Final Kingdom Leadership AdvicePurchase our new book, The Joseph Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hXacpU3****Website: www.marketplace-king.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true#MarketplaceKings #kingdombusiness #christianentrepreneur #faithinbusiness #businessleadership #kingdomleadership #marketplaceministry

  5. Apr 26

    How to overcome addiction and then start a business

    In this powerful episode of Marketplace Kings, Wes Brown shares his raw and real testimony—from addiction, brokenness, and rock bottom… to encountering God and building a Kingdom-driven business. After crying out to God in desperation, Wes heard a life-changing word: “CHANGE.” That moment sparked a complete transformation—leading him to: Freedom from addiction A renewed identity in Christ A thriving remodeling business with Kingdom impact This episode will challenge how you view: Addiction and breakthrough Business as a calling Faith in the marketplace True alignment vs. striving 🔥 If you feel stuck, misaligned, or called to more—this is for you. 👇 Watch now and step into your assignment. #leadership #entrepreneurship #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #recoveryjourney Purchase our new book, The Joseph Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hXacpU3 **** Join our FREE Marketplace Community. The Joseph Culture community is designed for marketplace leaders who ready to take their business and spiritual walk to the next level. Get connected with other like minded men and women who are actively walking out their faith in the workplace. Join HERE: https://www.gokollab.com/joseph-culture/home **** Website: www.marketplace-king.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true

  6. Apr 12

    Firefighter. Atheist. Now building a brand for God. Michael Happel's story

    What happens when you see so much pain… you stop believing in God?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael Happel — a firefighter/paramedic of 15 years who experienced trauma, questioned everything, and ultimately walked away from his faith.But God wasn’t done.After years of identifying as an atheist, battling internal struggles, and questioning the existence of God, Michael encountered truth in an unexpected way — through Scripture, conversation, and persistence in seeking answers.Today, he’s the founder of a faith-driven brand built on purpose, impact, and the mission to glorify God in everything.This conversation dives into:• Wrestling with doubt and trauma• The reality of PTSD and faith• From atheism back to belief• Building a Kingdom-focused business• Using entrepreneurship to make an eternal impactIf you’ve ever questioned your faith or wondered where God is in the pain — this episode is for you.👇 Fig Tree Golfhttps://figtreegolf.com/Purchase our new book, The Joseph Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hXacpU3****Join our FREE Marketplace Community. The Joseph Culture community is designed for marketplace leaders who ready to take their business and spiritual walk to the next level. Get connected with other like minded men and women who are actively walking out their faith in the workplace. Join HERE: https://www.gokollab.com/joseph-culture/home****Website: www.marketplace-king.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true

  7. Mar 29

    Cristian Melendez - A Revival Through Businesses: The Emprende Blueprint in Latin America

    In this episode, I sit down with one of my oldest friends from Honduras, Cristian Melendez—CEO of Serve Hope International and Lead Pastor of Esperanza Viva Church. Cristian shares a powerful testimony of running from God’s calling, identifying idols in his own heart, and finally surrendering in October 2017—only to receive a phone call two weeks later that opened the door to Serve Hope. What started as a team of four has grown to 50+ team members serving Honduras and Guatemala. We talk about how Serve Hope is more than a nonprofit—it’s a disciple-making organization building long-term relationships through multiple initiatives: home builds, clean water, soccer, a coffee shop, local churches, and more. Then we jump into Emprende, a Kingdom entrepreneurship program launched in 2018 that trains entrepreneurs in identity in Christ, business fundamentals, and discipleship, culminating in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch for seed capital. Cristian shares real stories of transformation—including entrepreneurs building thriving businesses, creating jobs, and breaking poverty cycles through faith + excellence. If you’ve ever felt the tug of God’s calling… or wondered how the marketplace can become a platform for revival… this episode is for you. Support Serve Hope (Homes + Seed Capital for Emprende): ➡️ Visit servehope.international and give (note “Emprende seed capital” if that’s your focus) Key Moments: Surrender and the “thousands are waiting” calling What Serve Hope actually does (discipleship through initiatives) Cost to build a home (~$13,000) + why it’s generational impact Emprende curriculum: identity-first, Bible-rich, practical business training Seed capital “Shark Tank” model and success stories Vision: revival through businesses across Latin America Book TWO16 Consulting as a business coach here - www.two16consulting.com Purchase our new book, The Joseph Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hXacpU3 **** Join our FREE Marketplace Community. The Joseph Culture community is designed for marketplace leaders who ready to take their business and spiritual walk to the next level. Get connected with other like minded men and women who are actively walking out their faith in the workplace. Join HERE: https://www.gokollab.com/joseph-culture/home **** Website: www.marketplace-king.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true

  8. Mar 15

    Zach Vogel - “You Are Enough”: Breaking Performance-Based Identity

    What happens when the thing you love most—your sport, your dream, your identity—gets taken away? In this episode of the Two16 Studio Podcast, we sit down with Zach Vogel, leader of Identity Sports, to talk about identity, performance pressure, anxiety, and true freedom in Christ. Zach shares his journey from a childhood baseball dream to being diagnosed with Long QT syndrome and told he’d never play sports again—followed by years of depression and panic attacks—until Scripture, community, and surrender reshaped everything. We also explore: Why athletes struggle with performance-based identity How to recognize and remove identity lies What it means to “play free” How Identity Sports uses live events + digital media to reach athletes worldwide The mic-drop truth Zach would tell his younger self: “You are enough.” 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and purpose in the marketplace. 📍Connect with Identity Sports and upcoming events: identitysports.com TWO16 Consulting - www.two16consulting.com Purchase our new book, The Joseph Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hXacpU3 **** Join our FREE Marketplace Community. The Joseph Culture community is designed for marketplace leaders who ready to take their business and spiritual walk to the next level. Get connected with other like minded men and women who are actively walking out their faith in the workplace. Join HERE: https://www.gokollab.com/joseph-culture/home **** Website: www.marketplace-king.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true

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Marketplace Kings is a podcast that highlights testimonies of faith driven entrepreneurs who have real life stories on how they lead with excellence and follow after the voice of the Holy Spirit. You will experience men and women who are living their faith out in the marketplace at all levels, from multi billion dollar enterprises to startup businesses. Be encouraged by their stories and take the step of faith that God is calling you to take.

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    Marketplace Kings
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
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