The Entrepreneur’s Kitchen

Priscilla Shumba - Business Communications Strategist

The Official Channel for Family-first Christian Founders building businesses with faith, integrity, and intention. Expect candid conversations, operator-level strategy, and practical steps for growing what matters most. No hype. No business-as-usual.  Just real talk on business, leadership, and stewardship. *To be a guest email 📧 priscilla@entrepreneurskitchenpodcast.com

  1. For Founders Ready to Scale: The #1 Hire That Changes the Trajectory of Your Business

    5D AGO

    For Founders Ready to Scale: The #1 Hire That Changes the Trajectory of Your Business

    Send us Fan Mail Most founders do not hit a ceiling because they lack ambition. They hit a ceiling because the business still runs too much through them. In this episode, Alec Broadfoot explains how founders can recognize when it is time to stop trying to do everything themselves and start thinking seriously about the hire that can change the trajectory of the business: the right number two. Alec Broadfoot  is the founder and CEO of Vision Spark and the author of Hiring Your Right Number Two Leader. He has spent years helping entrepreneurs make one of the most important and most misunderstood leadership hires in business.  This conversation explores why founders often get this hire wrong, what the right second-in-command actually looks like, and what has to happen after the hire if you want the relationship to work. If you are feeling stretched, tired of carrying the day-to-day, or wondering whether growth now requires a different structure around you, this episode will give you a sharper lens. 📌What’s covered When founder hustle stops being enoughThe leadership hire that can unlock growthWhy hiring on instinct can backfireThe role of assessments, traits, and fitWhat makes a founder-number two relationship workWhere good hires break down after day oneThe tension between trust, control, and scale📚Hiring Your Right Number 2 Leader: Gain More Time. Earn More Income. Create More Impact. by Alec Broadfoot 🌐Learn more about Alec https://visionsparksearch.com/ 💛Share with a Founder who would enjoy this conversation.  Thank you for listening in!  See you next week.

    37 min
  2. REAL Leadership: How To Build Trust, Culture, and Integrity In Tough Times

    MAR 18

    REAL Leadership: How To Build Trust, Culture, and Integrity In Tough Times

    Send us Fan Mail Most leadership advice sounds polished until life gets complicated. This conversation explores what it really takes to lead a team, make hard calls, protect trust, and stay grounded when both business and life are pulling on you. 📌What’s covered:  The hidden cost of leadership after high-pressure momentsWhat crisis teaches about character and decision-makingHow servant leadership looks in real lifeBuilding trust and culture through everyday actionsLeading teams through uncertainty and changeStaying grounded when life and business collideToday’s guest is Jay U. Jacobson, a funeral director, entrepreneur, and leadership voice shaped by moments where pressure, grief, and responsibility collide. Jay has testified before the United States Senate on funeral ethics and draws on decades of experience in disaster response, business ownership, and mentoring leaders to explore what leadership looks like when it actually matters. He’s the author of Lead by Legendary Example, a story-driven book on integrity, presence, service, and legacy in real-world leadership. 📚Lead By Legendary Example by Jay Jacobson  🌐Learn more about Jay Jacobson https://www.jacobsonprostaff.com/ ***Want to be a guest on The Entrepreneur’s Kitchen? Send Priscilla Shumba a message on PodMatch, here.***  💛Share with a Founder who would enjoy this conversation.  Thank you for listening in!  See you next week.

    48 min
  3. Underserved Markets, Real Profit: How Founders Create a Profit Path Where Others Quit

    FEB 26

    Underserved Markets, Real Profit: How Founders Create a Profit Path Where Others Quit

    Send us Fan Mail Most founders don’t fail because they lack talent...they fail because they built the wrong thing.  In this episode, Bradley Hawkins gives you a reality check for spotting “smart ideas” vs real problems people will pay to solve. 📌More on what's covered in this episode:  The difference between clever ideas and real customer problems How to identify underserved markets with hidden opportunityThe pre-build conversations that prevent expensive mistakesA framework for pressure-testing whether an offer is launch-readyHow to think about AI without chasing hypeLeadership clarity, curiosity, and decision-making under founder pressureCybersecurity risks founders underestimate—and the simplest habit to start withThe story and message behind Unshakable LifeBradley Hawkins is a business leader, author, and entrepreneur who has spent his career building companies in cybersecurity, event hospitality, energy, and other investment ventures. He leads with a mix of curiosity, faith, and practical strategy, which shows up in both his work and writing.  📚Unshakeable Life: Living A Life Of Purpose, Abundance, and Eternal Impact by Bradley Hawkins, Authors on a mission et al. 🌐For more on Brad’s work: unshakeablelife.com  **Want to be a guest on The Entrepreneur’s Kitchen ? Send Priscilla Shumba a message on PodMatch ** 💛Share with a Founder who would enjoy this conversation.  Thank you for listening in!  See you next week.

    57 min
5
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The Official Channel for Family-first Christian Founders building businesses with faith, integrity, and intention. Expect candid conversations, operator-level strategy, and practical steps for growing what matters most. No hype. No business-as-usual.  Just real talk on business, leadership, and stewardship. *To be a guest email 📧 priscilla@entrepreneurskitchenpodcast.com