IMPACT CEO

Duane Donner

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Impact CEO exists to inspire and equip Kingdom-minded business leaders to live fully integrated lives — where faith, leadership, and business integrate for eternal impact. Hosted by Duane Donner, Founder and CEO of Founders Advisors and Abide & Lead, each episode features authentic conversations with CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who are building companies that are making an eternal impact.

6D AGO

10 | Stewarding a Multi-Generational Legacy - David Pursell

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with visionary entrepreneur David Pursell, steward of Pursell Farms, for a powerful conversation about faith, creativity, hospitality, and trusting God through uncertainty. David shares the remarkable, multi-generational story behind Pursell Farms—from its roots in a fertilizer business to becoming a world-class hospitality destination and ministry platform. He opens up about how his father dedicated the family business to Jesus, how creativity and vision shaped the land into a work of art, and why Pursell Farms exists to glorify God and bless people. This conversation is a masterclass in faith-driven leadership, showing how surrender, creativity, generosity, and abiding in Jesus can shape businesses that make both a lasting and eternal impact. If you're a CEO, founder, or leader navigating vision, pressure, or transition, this episode will encourage you to trust God deeply and lead boldly. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Pursell Farms: https://www.pursellfarms.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

32 min
JAN 21

09 | Order Before Outcome: A Leader's Rhythm - Duane Donner

As leaders step into a new year, the question isn't just what we're building, but how we're leading and who we're becoming in the process. In this special bonus episode of Impact CEO, J. Lee Ellison and Duane Donner pause the usual CEO interviews to reflect on vision, rhythms, and spiritual alignment as they step into a new season of leadership. This conversation introduces the heart behind Abide & Lead, a leadership framework rooted in John 15 and the belief that lasting impact flows from abiding in Christ before executing vision. Together, they unpack what it looks like to start a new year with clarity, margin, and intentionality without chasing wholesale change or burning out in the process. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or a family, this conversation will help you slow down, realign your priorities, and lead from a place of abiding rather than striving. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

28 min
JAN 6

08 | Leadership That Lifts - Bobby Mason

On this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner talks with Bobby Mason, CEO of SPOC Automation, about building a thriving, profitable company rooted in faith, love, and servant leadership. Bobby shares how his company's culture of "lifting others" has transformed lives, strengthened performance, and even helped save an employee's life. A compelling conversation on leadership, culture, abiding in Christ, and using business as a platform for eternal impact. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: SPOC Automation: https://spocautomation.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https:// www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead John Michaels First Duck Hunt:

31 min
12/15/2025

07 | Strategic Culture Rooted in Faith - Nick Madden

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner talks with Nick Madden, CEO of Red Door Escape Rooms and leader at SENT Ventures. Nick shares his journey from Harvard to entrepreneurship, how his company grew to 20+ locations, and the intentional ways he embeds faith, culture, and excellence into every part of the business. He also discusses the importance of spiritual rhythms, abiding in Christ as a CEO, and the power of being gentle with yourself as a leader. A rich, practical conversation for CEOs and founders who want to build great companies with eternal impact. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Red Door Escape Rooms: https://reddoorescape.com/ SENT Ventures: https://www.sentventures.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

29 min
11/25/2025

06 | From Success to Surrender - Pete Ochs

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with Pete Ochs—founder of Enterprise Stewardship and a pioneer in Kingdom-focused business. Pete shares his journey from pursuing success to living a fully surrendered, stewardship-driven life, and how that shift led to transformational work in prisons, manufacturing, and leadership development. They unpack practical ways to build flourishing workplaces, create good jobs that empower people, and lead with clarity and purpose. Pete also explores generational thinking and the role of Perpetual Purpose Trusts in preserving mission for decades to come. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Enterprise Stewardship: https://www.enterprisestewardship.com/ Capital III: https://www.capitaliii.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

34 min
11/25/2025

05 | Playing the Long Game - Scott Wozniak

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with Scott Wozniak—leadership strategist, author, and CEO of Swoz Consulting. Scott has played a key role in shaping world-class cultures for organizations like Chick-Fil-A, Google, Toyota, and more. Scott and Dwayne unpack how long-term thinking, clarity, operational excellence, and genuine care create organizations that both perform at the highest level and reflect the heart of God. They explore what it means to make your business a ministry, why trust is built through consistency, and how leaders can create legendary brands by living Kingdom principles. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Swoz Consulting: https://swozconsulting.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

33 min
11/25/2025

04 | Going All In - Heath Hill

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with Heath Hill, Founder & CEO of Lime Media, whose journey from near-bankruptcy to leading a top experiential marketing company is rooted in bold obedience and radical faith. Heath shares how God transformed his business, why he gives off gross revenue, how he built a culture of generosity and people-first leadership, and why helping his team hear from God has become his greatest competitive advantage. If you're a founder or leader wanting to integrate faith and business in a real way, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Lime Media: https://lime-media.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

32 min
11/25/2025

03 | Part 2 - The Integrated Life - Chris Hodges

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner continues his powerful conversation with Pastor Chris Hodges, diving deeper into what it means to discover God-given purpose, live an integrated life, and lead for eternal impact. Pastor Chris unpacks the spiritual journey from knowing God, to making a difference, highlighting how purpose is revealed through design, and how leaders can align their gifts with God's calling. Together they explore the partnership between business leaders and the local church, the importance of intentional giving, and the eternal significance of investing in people. This episode offers practical wisdom, heartfelt stories, and a compelling vision for living a life that truly counts. Listen in and be inspired to lead with purpose, steward your influence well, and make an impact that lasts beyond this life. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Highlands College: https://highlandscollege.edu/ Church of the Highlands: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

32 min
11/25/2025

02 | Part 1 - Life with Purpose - Chris Hodges

In this special two-part episode of Impact CEO, host Duane Donner sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands and Chancellor of Highlands College, for a personal and powerful conversation about faith, leadership, and the 25-year discipleship journey they've walked together. Pastor Chris shares the early days of Church of the Highlands, his heart for helping leaders discover their God-given purpose, and the pivotal moments that shaped Duane's own transformation as a business leader. Together, they discuss the importance of abiding in Christ, building life-giving relationships, finding freedom, and integrating faith authentically into the marketplace. This episode is rich with spiritual insight, practical leadership wisdom, and real stories of how God uses pastors and business leaders in partnership to accomplish more than they could ever imagine. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Highlands College: https://highlandscollege.edu/ Church of the Highlands: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/ Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

35 min
11/25/2025

01 | The Impact CEO Story - Duane Donner

Welcome to Impact CEO, where real CEOs share how they integrate faith and leadership to build companies with eternal impact. In this kickoff episode, Duane Donner, founder of Abide & Lead and CEO of Founders Advisors shares the story behind Abide & Lead, how his faith reshaped his approach to business, and why abiding in Christ is the foundation for effective leadership. You'll hear practical insights on servant leadership, culture-building, and what to expect from future conversations with high-impact leaders. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead

28 min

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Impact CEO exists to inspire and equip Kingdom-minded business leaders to live fully integrated lives — where faith, leadership, and business integrate for eternal impact. Hosted by Duane Donner, Founder and CEO of Founders Advisors and Abide & Lead, each episode features authentic conversations with CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who are building companies that are making an eternal impact.

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