Built With Purpose

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Built With Purpose shares thoughtful conversations with the people who design, build, and improve the world around us. Hosted by Chris Fay, the show blends experience from commercial construction and tech leadership to explore how values, systems, and steady execution create enduring companies. Each week, you’ll hear: Builder Conversations: Warm, in-depth interviews with founders, operators, and craft leaders across construction, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and built-world tech. Field Notes: Short, practical takeaways on leadership, culture, brand, sales, and operational excellence—ideas you can put to work on Monday. If you care about building teams and businesses that last—without losing sight of purpose—this podcast is for you. Subscribe and build with intention.

  1. Diet, Data, and the Long Game: How Executives Can Add Years to Their Health Span | Dr. Grant Zarzour

    Jun 24

    Diet, Data, and the Long Game: How Executives Can Add Years to Their Health Span | Dr. Grant Zarzour

    In this powerful episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay sits down with Dr. Grant Zazour — orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Sperity Health — for a conversation about health, longevity, proactive care, and what it really takes to perform at your best as a leader. Dr. Zazour shares his journey from growing up the son of an orthopedic surgeon, mowing the lawn of his father's medical practice as a kid to pay his way, to becoming one of Alabama's leading joint replacement surgeons while simultaneously building a data-driven longevity company. He opens up about the two defining moments that sparked Sperity Health: navigating his father's sudden brain tumor diagnosis and realizing the healthcare system couldn't keep up — and watching his two-year-old son receive a devastating neurological prognosis that conventional medicine had no real answer for. Together, Chris and Grant explore why the healthcare system is built for reactive care, not prevention, and what executives and business owners can do right now to take control of their own health. They examine the science behind cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, metabolic health, and muscle preservation — and why most people are blissfully unaware of risks that are already building inside their bodies. They also dig into how Sperity Health is bringing this proactive, data-driven approach to companies at scale, starting with the executive team and expanding through the workforce. The conversation also explores the business case for investing in employee health — including the relentless rise of healthcare premiums, the failure of traditional wellness programs, and why Dr. Zazour believes it will be the business world, not the insurance industry, that finally forces meaningful change in American healthcare. Chris and Grant discuss: Why medical school teaches almost nothing about preventive careThe single most powerful imaging tool for catching cardiovascular disease earlyHow a continuous glucose monitor can quietly transform your weight and energyWhy sugar — real and artificial — is the number one threat to metabolic healthThe case for muscle-building exercise over cardio as you ageThe hidden risks of GLP-1 medications most people aren't talking aboutHow 66 days of consistency is what separates intention from lasting habitWhy the B2B model is how proactive health reaches people at scaleWhat wearables like WHOOP actually tell you — and how not to obsess over themKey Takeaways The healthcare system is designed to treat illness, not prevent it — that's on you to changeCardiovascular disease builds silently; early imaging can catch it before it becomes a crisisSugar is the most damaging element of the average American's dietMuscle mass is the single greatest predictor of long-term quality of life and longevitySmall, consistent changes — not dramatic overhauls — are what create lasting healthYour health span matters more than your lifespan; don't just live longer, live betterCompanies that invest in proactive employee health will outperform those that don'tIt takes 66 days to build a habit — most people quit before the science even kicks in Connect with Chris & Grant Chris Fay LinkedIn: / cjfay Dr. Grant Zazour Founder, Sperity Health Website: www.sperityhealth.com

    49 min
  2. The Leadership Team You Need to Build Before Your Company Can Scale | Between The Builds

    Jun 17

    The Leadership Team You Need to Build Before Your Company Can Scale | Between The Builds

    In this Between the Builds episode of Built With Purpose, host Chris Fay reflects on his recent conversation with Mark Moses of CEO Coaching International and unpacks one of the most important and most difficult challenges every growing leader faces: putting the right people in the right seats. Chris gets personal, sharing that he himself is a customer of CEO Coaching International and is currently in the middle of a major organizational restructuring. Drawing on Mark's insight that the number one thing holding companies back from growth is not vision, financing, or strategy — but people — Chris breaks down exactly how leaders can navigate this challenge with clarity, courage, and compassion. From building a future org structure before putting any names on it, to having honest developmental conversations with your existing team, Chris walks through a practical, step-by-step framework for figuring out who can grow with your company, and what to do when they can't. Chris covers: Why people decisions are the single biggest factor in company growthHow to build your future org structure before worrying about who fills the rolesUsing AI tools to map out ideal job descriptions and leadership profilesThe two conversations every leader must be willing to haveWhy keeping someone in the wrong role is a disservice to them and your organizationHow to create a development roadmap from point A to point B Key Takeaways The leadership team that got you here may not be the team that gets you thereClarity of vision must come before any people decisionsOpen, honest dialogue is only possible when you have a clear future org structureDeveloping people and moving people are both acts of care, not crueltyHiding the truth from your team does them and your organization a disserviceExecution becomes simple when the path is clearly defined Connect with Chris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/

    15 min
  3. What the World's Top CEOs Understand About Growth | Mark Moses

    Jun 9

    What the World's Top CEOs Understand About Growth | Mark Moses

    In this insightful episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and CEO Coaching International founder Mark Moses for a conversation about leadership, growth, entrepreneurship, coaching, and the transformative impact of AI on business. Mark shares his journey from growing up in a small mining town in Canada to building and selling multiple companies, including a painting business he launched while still in college and a mortgage company he sold just before the 2008 financial crisis. Along the way, he reveals how watching his father go bankrupt shaped his mindset, fueled his ambition, and taught him the importance of resilience, ownership, and perseverance. Together, Chris and Mark explore what separates great leaders from average ones, why most companies struggle to scale, and the difficult decisions CEOs must make as their organizations grow. They unpack the critical role of vision, talent, accountability, and continuous learning, while discussing why having the right people in the right seats is often the biggest challenge leaders face. The conversation also dives deep into the future of AI, examining how business leaders can leverage emerging technology to create competitive advantages, build stronger companies, and become indispensable to their customers. Mark shares lessons from coaching more than 2,000 CEOs across 90 countries and offers practical frameworks leaders can apply immediately. Chris and Mark discuss: How adversity shapes entrepreneurial successThe five core responsibilities of every CEOWhy most companies outgrow their leadership teamsThe challenge of making tough people decisionsBuilding a culture that supports growth and accountabilityThe opportunities and risks AI presents for business leadersHow to use AI to create a competitive moatBecoming indispensable to your customers One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes as Mark challenges leaders to think beyond their current limitations and ask a simple but profound question: How can you use AI to become indispensable to your customers? Key TakeawaysGreat leadership starts with clarity of visionThe right people are essential for sustainable growthFear often prevents leaders from making necessary decisionsContinuous learning is a competitive advantageAI is changing business faster than most organizations can adaptCompanies that embrace AI strategically will create new opportunities and market leadershipSuccess comes from thinking bigger and challenging self-imposed limitationsConnect with Chris & MarkChris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/ Mark Moses Chairman & Founder, CEO Coaching International LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoses/ CEO Coaching International Website: https://ceocoachinginternational.com/

    47 min
  4. The Pressure Trap High Performers Fall Into | Between The Builds

    Jun 2

    The Pressure Trap High Performers Fall Into | Between The Builds

    In this episode of Built With Purpose: Between the Builds, Chris Fay reflects on a powerful leadership lesson from his recent conversation with performance psychologist and longtime mentor, Milt Lowder. As leaders, parents, spouses, and professionals, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the constant pressure of expectations. We tell ourselves, I have to, I need to, I must. But what if those expectations are self-imposed? What if we replaced them with a more intentional mindset: I choose to? Recording from his basement while caring for a sick child and balancing the demands of work and family, Chris shares a personal reminder that perfection isn't the goal—presence is. Drawing from Milt's coaching, he explores how reframing obligations as choices can reduce stress, improve focus, and help leaders make a greater impact where it matters most. Chris also dives into the concepts of focusing on "The One Thing," learning to say no, and getting beneath the waterline of the iceberg to tackle the deeper challenges that drive meaningful growth. This episode is a practical reminder that leadership isn't about carrying every burden. It's about choosing where to focus your energy, letting go of unnecessary pressure, and creating space to lead with clarity and purpose. Topics Covered Removing the burden of expectationsReframing "I have to" into "I choose to"Leadership pressure and self-imposed stressThe power of focus and prioritizationWhy saying no is a leadership skillGetting beneath the waterline to solve deeper challengesBalancing work, family, and personal responsibilities Key Takeaways Many of the pressures we feel are expectations we've placed on ourselvesReframing obligations as choices creates freedom and perspectiveFocused leaders create greater impact than busy leadersSaying no allows you to say yes to what matters mostThe burden of leadership becomes lighter when you prioritize intentionally Memorable Moments Chris reflects on a coaching session that changed how he thinks about responsibilityThe simple power of replacing "I need to" with "I choose to"A real-time lesson in balancing fatherhood, work, and leadershipWhy a sticky note on a desk became a daily leadership reminderThe iceberg analogy and the importance of getting beneath the surface Connect with Chris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/

    14 min
  5. The Psychology Behind Growth, Purpose, and Fulfillment | Milt Lowder

    May 26

    The Psychology Behind Growth, Purpose, and Fulfillment | Milt Lowder

    In this deeply personal episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay sits down with psychologist, speaker, and performance coach Milt Lowder for a conversation about trauma, purpose, growth, anxiety, forgiveness, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life. Milt opens up about the defining moments that shaped his path into psychology — from witnessing a traumatic accident involving his mother, to struggling with grief, uncertainty, and identity during his early college years. What followed was a transformational conversation with a psychologist that changed the direction of his life forever. Together, Chris and Milt explore the psychology behind high performance, the burden of expectations, and why so many successful people still feel unfulfilled. They unpack the difference between happiness and purpose, how trauma shapes identity, and why learning to ask for help may be one of the most important skills we can develop. The conversation also dives into Milt’s work with elite athletes, executives, and leadership teams — including Clemson Football’s national championship programs — and how the same mental principles apply across sports, business, and life. Chris and Milt discuss: Why achievement alone never creates fulfillmentThe hidden pressure high performers carryAnxiety, control, and living in the present momentHow forgiveness creates freedomWhy purpose often emerges through sufferingThe importance of continuing to dream and grow One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes as Milt shares a handwritten letter from his father — a reminder that success is not about perfection, but about giving your best with “plenty of hustle.” Key TakeawaysPurpose is often shaped through pain and adversityYou don’t have to carry life’s burdens aloneHigh performers struggle too — even when it’s invisibleFulfillment comes from growth, meaning, and contributionForgiveness may be the key to freedomThe best is still yet to comeConnect with Chris & MiltChris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/ Milt Lowder, Ph.D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milt-lowder-ph-d-31a9a5113/

    55 min
  6. The Discipline of Slowing Down | Between The Builds

    May 19

    The Discipline of Slowing Down | Between The Builds

    In this episode of Built With Purpose: Between the Builds, Chris Fay reflects on leadership, burnout, intentional rest, and the importance of slowing down in the middle of life’s chaos. Coming off a powerful conversation with CEO John Uprichard, Chris shares a few lessons that stuck with him — from the “shopping cart test” to the idea of organizational fitness and what it really means to lead with purpose. But the heart of this episode centers around a simple moment: attending his son’s eighth grade graduation chapel service during an especially stressful season of work and life. Between mergers and acquisitions, leadership challenges, travel, deadlines, and constant demands, Chris found himself forced to pause — and realized how badly he needed it. This episode is a reminder that great leadership doesn’t come from constant grinding. It comes from clarity, perspective, and creating intentional moments to recharge. Chris challenges listeners to schedule time for themselves — even just 30 minutes — to step away, reset, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Topics CoveredLeadership during stressful seasonsThe importance of intentional restOrganizational “fitness” and focusBalancing work, family, and personal growthWhy slowing down makes you a better leaderCreating space to recharge mentally and emotionallyKey TakeawaysYou don’t need a full vacation to resetIntentional pauses create better leadersRest improves clarity, focus, and decision-makingThe best leaders know when to slow downSmall moments with family matter more than we realizeMemorable MomentsChris reflects on John Uprichard’s “shopping cart test”A conversation about “fitness” inside organizationsA surprise lesson from arriving early to his son’s graduation chapelWhy scheduling reset time on your calendar actually mattersConnect with Chris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/

    12 min
  7. Why Curious People Help Companies Move Faster | John Uprichard

    May 12

    Why Curious People Help Companies Move Faster | John Uprichard

    In this episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay sits down with John Uprichard, CEO of FGP, for a conversation about culture, growth, AI, and the everyday habits that shape great companies and great people. From building teams to developing future leaders, John shares practical lessons on curiosity, accountability, and why growth starts outside your comfort zone. One of the most memorable moments of the episode centers around the “shopping cart test” — and what the little things we do say about who we are. Chris and John also unpack how AI is changing the workplace, why curious employees are accelerating innovation, and how strong cultures are built intentionally over time. Topics CoveredBuilding great companies through great peopleThe “shopping cart test” and what it reveals about characterWhy curiosity matters in the age of AICreating cultures that encourage growth and accountabilityLeadership, legacy, faith, and familyKey TakeawaysHow you do the little things is how you do everythingGrowth starts outside your comfort zoneCurious people help companies move fasterGreat cultures are built intentionallyConnect with Chris and JohnChris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/ John Uprichard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-uprichard/

    57 min
  8. Step Outside Your World and Challenge Your Own Perspective | Between The Builds

    May 5

    Step Outside Your World and Challenge Your Own Perspective | Between The Builds

    In this solo episode of Built With Purpose: Between the Builds, Chris Fay dives into a simple but powerful idea that can completely change how you lead: context shapes everything. Recorded on the road between meetings and conferences, Chris reflects on recent conversations—including a powerful discussion with Jyot Singh—and a chance encounter with an Uber driver that challenged his perspective on culture, upbringing, and worldview. What unfolds is a thoughtful exploration of how our experiences, environments, and personal wiring influence the way we think, make decisions, and ultimately lead others. Chris breaks down why the best leaders aren’t just decisive—they’re informed. And that comes from actively seeking out different perspectives, engaging in uncomfortable conversations, and expanding your understanding of the world beyond your own experiences. In a time where it’s easier than ever to stay in our own echo chambers, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t happen in comfort—it happens when we step outside of it. If you want to become a more effective leader, a better teammate, or simply a more thoughtful human, it starts with one thing: gaining more context. Topics CoveredWhy context is critical for better decision-makingHow your upbringing and experiences shape your worldviewThe connection between perspective and leadership effectivenessLessons from real conversations across different cultures and backgroundsWhy leaders need to step outside their comfort zonesThe risk of surrounding yourself with people who think like youHow curiosity and empathy improve leadershipGiving others grace while expanding your own thinkingKey TakeawaysYour perspective is shaped by your experiences—but it’s not the only oneGreat leaders seek out different viewpoints before making decisionsGrowth happens when you engage with people who think differently than youYou don’t have to agree with others to learn from themExpanding your context leads to better leadership, stronger relationships, and smarter decisionsChallenge for the WeekWhat’s one thing you can do this week to expand your perspective?Have a conversation. Read something new. Step outside your usual circle.You might be surprised what you learn—and how it changes the way you lead.Connect with ChrisChris Fay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfay/

    13 min
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Built With Purpose shares thoughtful conversations with the people who design, build, and improve the world around us. Hosted by Chris Fay, the show blends experience from commercial construction and tech leadership to explore how values, systems, and steady execution create enduring companies. Each week, you’ll hear: Builder Conversations: Warm, in-depth interviews with founders, operators, and craft leaders across construction, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and built-world tech. Field Notes: Short, practical takeaways on leadership, culture, brand, sales, and operational excellence—ideas you can put to work on Monday. If you care about building teams and businesses that last—without losing sight of purpose—this podcast is for you. Subscribe and build with intention.

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  • Creator
    The Radcast Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
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