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Chris Prenovost always wanted to be a business owner, but as he grew his company AZPRO, he realized he needed to get clear about his deeper values and motivations. In this episode, Chris shares his story of building a graphics company from the ground up with his brother, learning to delegate, and developing a team of values-aligned leaders. He also shares about his experience transitioning the company into an ESOP and discusses the importance of knowing your purpose.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: How did you get involved in the graphics industry and decide to start AZPRO?  What motivated you in the early days of the business?  When does being scrappy go too far when trying to scale a business? What were your biggest blockers to learning to delegate well? How did you get your team aligned around core values?  What’s your process for identifying new leaders?  How has your motivation changed as you’ve grown the business? Can you tell us about the process of becoming an ESOP? Get aligned on your purpose and you’ll be amazed what happens next  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Whether you realize it or not, you’re living out a story. And if the Bible is true, then that story is the same for all of us: Creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. In this episode, Alex breaks down these four aspects of our story and how they practically apply to the life of a leader. He also reminds us that living out truth may feel difficult, but it is always more worthwhile than buying into false narratives. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap:If Scripture is true, then the story of the Bible is also our story Truth is sometimes hard but always valuable Wisdom is going with the grain of the universe We were created for peace and flourishing  Creation: God created the world and made us in His image The Fall: We all sin and miss the mark Redemption: Things may get dark but we will always have hope  Restoration: Victory has occurred and heaven is on the way You are living a story, whether you realize it or not!   If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

The story you live in is the story you live out. So, as a leader, it’s incredibly important to make sure you’re not falling victim to false narratives that will hold you back from healthy growth. In this episode, Alex breaks down the 3 types of false narratives he sees most frequently in the lives of leaders: The heroic adventure, the tragedy, and limited luxury. He explains how each of these stories are based on a destructive lie and encourages us to examine our beliefs and replace them with truth, instead.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: The story you live in is the story you live out What does it mean to tell ourselves false stories? Our false narratives often fall into 3 key categories 1. The Heroic Adventure: I am happening to life 2. The Tragedy: Life is happening to me  3. Limited Luxury: Life is for my comfort  Identify the false narratives you’re susceptible to and replace them with truth  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Developing people is not just a strategy for Denver Whetten, it’s the entire mission behind his company. In this episode, Denver returns to the podcast to share the lessons he’s learned about running a people-first business, from recognizing leadership capacity in others, to navigating failure, to scaling mentorship as your business grows. He also reminds us that as leaders, we have the power to change lives and should not take that lightly. Make sure to listen to part one of our conversation with Denver, if you haven’t already!   Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: What does it mean to run a people-first business?  What’s one thing you wish everyone knew about developing people? How have you grown and changed as a leader? What traits do you look for when evaluating leadership capacity?  How do you navigate failure, and why can it be a good thing? How has your approach to development changed as your business has grown? Where do you see your industry headed when it comes to leadership?  What would you tell yourself from five years ago?  Legacy is about the lives you change  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Listen to Denver’s first episode Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue. In this episode, Denver joins the podcast to talk about that decision to start something new and the values that have driven his company from its founding, through the 2008 housing crisis, and into its current era of steady growth. He also opens up about the process of realizing he needed to grow as a leader, and the key lessons that he learned in the process. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap:If you have a good team, you can accomplish amazing things Why did you decide to leave your job? What steps did you take to explore starting your own business?  What does Degan Construction look like today, and why do you think it’s grown so successfully? Can you tell us about the distinct stages of building Degan?  When did you realize you needed to level up your leadership?How did the concept of extreme ownership transform your leadership? If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to build connection and relationship. So why do so many of us struggle with isolation? In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss four common causes of isolation they’ve observed in their own lives and in the leaders they work with: Secrets, Speed, Silos, and Superhero Syndrome. They explain how these things can keep us isolated and remind us that a better way is possible as long as we’re intentional about seeking it out. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap:Many leaders are incredibly connected but still deeply isolated  We were not created for isolation! What causes isolation?  Secrets separate us from meaningful connectionIs therapy helpful for isolation? Your unwillingness to slow down can keep you from being with people  If your whole life operates in silos, no one will get to know all of you Don’t teach people to expect you to be a superhero  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Effective leaders are the ones people actually want to follow, even when it requires them to try something new or challenging. But how do we build that level of influence, and how can we keep renewing it over time? In this episode, Alex shares his 4-stage framework for building influence, from establishing a relationship, to demonstrating results, to developing trust, to drawing on your influence. No matter who you are or where you lead, this framework will serve you well!  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: What can skydiving teach us about building influence?Today we’ll walk through a 4-stage framework for building influence Effective leaders are the ones people want to follow  1. Relationship: Do they care?  2. Results: Can they do what they say they’re going to do? 3. Trust: Whose best interest are they operating in? Try this tactic to build trust with your team4. Influence: Should I follow? Do you really lack influence, or do you lack confidence? If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Setting aside time for strategy will never feel convenient, but it will have massive ramifications for every part of your business. In this episode, Alex shares five important truths he’s learned about strategic leadership in his time running Path for Growth. He also offers up some words of encouragement for leaders who feel they don’t have margin for strategy right now, and he explains how you can select the right people to provide strategic input.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: If you’re doing the same things 6 months from now, would that be healthy?  When did you start to see the value of thinking strategically?  5 truths about strategic leadership  1. There’s a difference between strategy and tactics 2. Strategy is getting above, ahead, and upstream to do things that are new and different 3. The difference between a good strategy and a great strategy is often perspective 4. The specificity of your strategy can never exceed the specificity of your vision  5. Serious strategy without serious commitment is superficial  The time when strategy feels convenient will never come, so do it now!   If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you commit to reading the Bible every single day, it will have massive ramifications for your life and leadership. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his experience of reading the Bible cover to cover in 2025. He breaks down his decision to commit to this goal, shares some of the throughlines he noticed across the entire book, and offers practical advice for anyone looking to do the same. Whether you’re ready to read through the Bible this year or just want to be more intentional about spending time in Scripture every day, this episode is for you! Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: What made you want to read through the Bible in a year?  What surprised you most as you read through the Bible this time? The Bible reminds us that human nature doesn’t change, and we all need repentance and grace  Remembering is one of the most important things we can do  How can leaders implement remembrance as a practice?  Read the Bible every single day and see how it transforms your life If you’re thinking about reading the Bible in a year, do it!  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Alex’s 15 takeaways from reading through the Bible  Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Impact-driven leaders know how to maximize what they have in service of others and for the glory of God. In this episode, Alex and Ben open up a new conversation about resourcefulness: what it means, why it matters, and how it might look in our rapidly changing world. They explain why it’s so important to broaden your perspective and see new possibilities inside the constraints you’re operating within. They also discuss the role of resourcefulness in a world that gets more reliant on AI every day and talk about the importance of setting boundaries and thinking critically about these tools.   Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: What can we learn from the failures of the movie “Dolittle?” Great leaders do what they can with what they have Resourcefulness has more to do with perspective than skill  Common blockers to resourcefulness How do you help lead others into greater resourcefulness?  Resourcefulness in the age of AI Seeing possibility and establishing constraints will make you more resourceful  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide MIT study on AI and cognitive engagement Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Learning is often about remembering, and you’ll never get to the point as a leader where you no longer need the fundamentals. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss 5 “leadership basics” that every leader needs to keep in mind, no matter what you do or how many people depend on you. Choose one principle to commit to focusing on this week, and see how it impacts your day-to-day leadership!  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: The best leaders know that you never outgrow these 5 fundamentals1. If someone depends on you, you are a leader 2. Leadership is helping people go from here to there3. The quality of your leadership is determined by why, where and way4. A leader’s effectiveness is measured in their ability to make others effective5. Leaders accelerate the inevitable If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

What can 1 Thessalonians 4:11 teach us about leading well and living out our testimony? In this episode, Alex and Ben reflect on this scripture which instructs us to live quietly, mind our own affairs, and work with our hands. They grapple with some of the counterintuitive and countercultural ideas in the passage and share practical steps leaders can take to live them out this week.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: Today we’re reflecting on 1 Thessalonians 4:11  What does it mean to live quietly? We’re not meant to be larger than life How do we mind our own affairs as leaders? Why is it important to work with our hands, and what does it mean for leaders? Live your life in a way that can serve as your testimony  How do we balance a life lived in community with independence? What’s one challenge you can take on today?  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you want to see better results in your life and leadership, start by asking better questions. In this episode, Alex and Ben talk about 3 arenas where questions are an especially helpful tool for leaders: reflection, leadership development, and decision making. Alex then shares five important questions that have changed his life, and challenges each of us to spend time asking one of those questions to ourselves or others this week.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: To ask good questions is to see through the lens of opportunity, creativity, and curiosityThe quality of your results never exceeds the quality of your questions Today we’ll talk about 3 arenas where questions can be an especially helpful tool 1. Asking questions for reflection 2. Asking questions for leadership development3. Asking questions for decision making How can asking good questions expand your creativity? 5 core questions that can change a leader’s life 1. Vision: What does winning look like? 2. Prioritizing: What’s the one thing that, if I were to do it, would make everything else easier or unnecessary? 3. Crisis or Abundance: What does this make possible?4. Decision Making: What would a wise leader do?5. Self Reflection: What would the average person in my life stage be struggling with, and where am I most susceptible to being average?Choose one of these questions to ask this week  If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

As goes your morning, so goes your day. So, if you’re looking to take intentional action that will help you become the leader you’re called to be, start with your morning routine. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about why consistent morning routines are so important and explains how he’s designed a routine that works for his current phase of life. He also shares advice for recovering quickly when you fall out of routine and challenges listeners to focus on “deposits” instead of “grand slams.” Give this episode a listen, then commit to one action you will do consistently in 2026!  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: As goes your morning, so goes your day!  What are some misconceptions about morning routines?  Why do we focus on high-returning habits? When designing a morning routine, start with what you want to be true  How to identify your ideal morning routine How do you establish consistency when circumstances around you vary?  Your morning is not about grand slams, it’s about deposits  Excellence is recovering when you fall out of routine  Balance is intentionally managing the tension between change and stability  What is one thing you would do every single day that can create a ripple effect?   If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Change is unavoidable, and as leaders, it’s our job to navigate it well. In this episode, Ben talks with Path for Growth coach and business owner Matt Aiken about 3 types of change: Change you navigate, change you create, and change you endure. Matt shares lessons he’s learned from other leaders about experiencing change, from Winston Churchill to Elon Musk, along with some hard-learned lessons from his own business and personal life.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Episode Recap: You cannot avoid change, and it’s dangerous to try What have you learned from times when change was difficult?Can you tell us about a time when change was a positive in your life?Some change is navigated, some is created, and some is enduredHow do you navigate change well?What have you learned from other leaders about navigating change? Who are some leaders who have created change well? What does it look like to endure change? A poem for navigating change If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide “If” by Rudyard Kipling Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram