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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a few people decide to put God first in business and simply see what He does with it? That's the story behind Tithe Foundation. In this special episode of First and Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Matt Wooster to look back at the history of their relationship, the growth of Tithe Foundation, and some of the lessons God has taught them along the way. Matt currently serves as Managing Director for Insurance Solutions at HPS Investment Partners, recently acquired by BlackRock. His career in finance began more than two decades ago at Ernst & Young and has included experience across banking, insurance, and private equity. But this conversation isn't primarily about finance. It's about what happens when business leaders come together around a common commitment to honor God with their work and love their neighbors through generosity. Mark and Matt walk through the history of Tithe Foundation, from its first grants in 2023 and their first meeting at Panera in November 2023, through the first workshops, the first Grant Night, the introduction of the Tithe Pledge, and the organization's continued growth. They also get personal. Mark and Matt talk about their friendship, their recent role as accountability partners, and why accountability is essential if we want our lives and businesses to actually reflect the integrity we claim to have. Most importantly, they discuss the impact of Tithe Foundation that goes beyond the dollars given to nonprofits: relationships, courage, community, influence, and business leaders becoming more willing to take their faith into their own spheres of influence. IN THIS EPISODE: How Tithe Foundation got startedThe first grants in 2023Mark and Matt's first meeting at PaneraThe evolution from workshops to Grant NightsHow the Tithe Pledge became part of the FoundationWhy Tithe Foundation covers its overhead outside of donor fundsWhy 100% of designated giving is able to flow to supported ministriesHow nonprofit vetting worksWhy business partners vote on nonprofit distributionsWhy every partner gets an equal voteThe power of bringing Christian business leaders togetherWhy the Body of Christ is stronger when its members work togetherHow community creates courageTaking the love and light of Christ back into the marketplaceMark and Matt's friendship and accountability relationshipWhy integrity requires accountabilityThe impact of Tithe Foundation beyond financial givingThe future vision for Tithe FoundationExpanding into new marketsThe need for additional partners, space, and in-kind supportWhat it looks like to honor God with business and love your neighbors with generosityTHE BIG IDEA There is no limit to what the Holy Spirit can accomplish through a willing Body of Christ. Tithe Foundation isn't simply a giving organization. It's a community of business leaders learning what happens when they put God first, give generously, build relationships, hold one another accountable, and take the courage they find in community back into their businesses and communities. LEARN MORE ABOUT TITHE FOUNDATION Tithe Foundation CONNECT WITH MATT WOOSTER Matt Wooster on LinkedIn ABOUT FIRST AND FOCUSED First and Focused is a podcast hosted by Mark Greaves featuring leaders who are putting God first in their work, their families, their businesses, and their everyday lives. The conversations are designed to explore what happens when faith moves beyond Sunday and into the marketplace. Business. Leadership. Generosity. Family. Adversity. Purpose. Community. And ultimately, Jesus. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to First and Focused, share it with a business leader in your life, and comment with one way you are trying to put God first in your work. #FirstAndFocused #MattWooster #MarkGreaves #TitheFoundation #ChristianBusiness #FaithAtWork #ChristianLeadership #KingdomBusiness #Generosity #Tithing #BusinessLeadership #ChristianPodcast #MarketplaceMinistry #Jesus #ColumbusOhio

Send us Fan Mail What if the business you've spent your life building could become a tool for something much bigger than financial success? Michael Valley has spent more than four decades in business and financial services. He founded Eastwind Capital Wealth Management in 1991 and continues to lead the company today. But Michael's story didn't begin in wealth management. His entrepreneurial journey started much earlier, when he launched Valley Brothers Egg Company in 1972. Over the decades, Michael built a successful career in finance while navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, markets, and serving clients. But eventually, another part of his life began to change. Michael wasn't always a follower of Jesus. In fact, he was a Buddhist before his wife, Sharon, helped lead him toward Christianity. That journey ultimately culminated in Michael accepting Jesus Christ in his office at Eastwind Capital. In this episode of First and Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Michael for his first podcast appearance ever to talk about business, faith, homelessness, purpose, and what it means to use something as temporary as a business to build something eternal. Michael also shares about his passion for serving the homeless population in Columbus, his work with the Columbus Dream Center, and his involvement in prison ministry through Rock City Church. This is a conversation about what happens when your definition of success changes. IN THIS EPISODE: Michael's childhood and early entrepreneurial instinctsStarting Valley Brothers Egg Company in 1972Building a career in financial servicesFounding Eastwind Capital Wealth Management in 1991

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the future you've worked your entire life for suddenly disappears? For Shaun Lane, that question became very real in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. Shaun was an Ohio State football player with NFL aspirations when a career-ending injury against Texas changed the trajectory of his life. What looked like the end of one dream ultimately became the beginning of a much bigger purpose. Today, Shaun serves as the Campus Pastor for Rock City Church in Hilliard, Ohio, where he helps lead a growing church community serving thousands of people and families each week. But his story isn't simply about becoming a pastor. It's about learning what God can do with disappointment, adversity, leadership, and a life surrendered to Him. In this episode of First and Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Shaun to talk about growing up, the lessons sports taught him, the night his football career changed forever, and the faith journey that eventually led him into ministry. They also talk about what people don't always see behind the scenes of being a pastor: leading teams, serving volunteers, helping people through difficult seasons, building community, praying for a city, and continually pursuing God's direction. And yes, Mark had to bring up the important question: Has Shaun ever lost to Michigan? The answer may be the most important part of the episode. IN THIS EPISODE: Shaun's childhood and the people who shaped himThe leadership lessons he learned through sportsPlaying football at Ohio State under Jim TresselHis NFL aspirations and the 2009 Fiesta BowlHow a career-ending injury changed his lifeNavigating disappointment and adversity through faithThe steps God took to lead Shaun toward ministryWhat being a campus pastor actually looks like

Send us Fan Mail 30 Episodes • 30 Leaders • 4 Lessons • One Common Thread What can you learn when you spend the first six months sitting across the table from 30 leaders who are intentionally putting God first? In this special episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves takes a step back from the traditional interview format to reflect on the first six months of the show—and the critical moments, conversations, and lessons that have emerged from the first 31 episodes. From entrepreneurs and business leaders to pastors, doctors, ministry leaders, and community influencers, the guests have come from remarkably different backgrounds. Yet as Mark looks back across their stories, four common themes continue to emerge. First, every guest has a clear sense of their priorities—with Christ at the center and family as a foundation. These leaders aren't simply trying to be successful. They've developed a framework for understanding what matters most. Their faith isn't something they've added to their professional lives; it shapes how they approach leadership, relationships, work, and family. Second, every guest has demonstrated a deep understanding of their own weakness and their need for Jesus every day. Behind the accomplishments are men and women who understand they don't have everything figured out. They recognize their limitations, their failures, their struggles, and ultimately their dependence on Christ. Third, they've accepted that living a life that glorifies God isn't always the easy road. Following Jesus doesn't eliminate difficulty. In many cases, it creates opportunities to choose obedience when the easier option would be to compromise, quit, or take control. These leaders have learned that faithfulness matters more than convenience. And fourth, they possess a remarkable sense of peace and poise in the middle of life's challenges. Not because life has been easy—but because they've learned where their confidence comes from. Mark revisits lessons and moments from conversations with leaders including Dr. Todd Marrah, Joe Schmitz, Dr. Duke Heller, Courtney Markley, Jon Mullen, Harvey Hook, Brian Ziemer, Scott Arnold, Sam Koon, Pastor Ben Douglass, Dr. Jeffrey Broadnax, and many more. After 31 episodes, here is The conclusion: The most impressive thing about these leaders isn't what they've accomplished. It's who they have become—and Who they are following. To learn more or view prior episodes visit www.markgreaves.com

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to lead with nothing to hide, nothing to prove, and nothing to lose? In this episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Dr. Dan Owolabi, founding CEO of Branches Worldwide, a global leadership development organization that has equipped executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners across 35 countries to build companies that transform their communities. Dan's leadership journey is anything but ordinary. From playing college basketball, to becoming a pastor, to earning a Ph.D. in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary, Dan has spent his life investing in people and developing leaders. Now, through Branches Worldwide, he is helping leaders around the world pursue authentic leadership and build organizations that make an impact far beyond their bottom line. Dan shares the story of coming to Christ, the leadership lessons he learned during his decade as a pastor, and how those experiences ultimately led him into global leadership development. Mark and Dan also unpack the story behind Branches, the vision that started with an ambitious goal of developing 30 leaders in 30 countries over 30 years, and the ways God has continued to provide signs along the way that Dan is on the right track. They dive into Dan's book Authentic Leadership and one of its central questions: How many leaders are actually leading from authenticity, rather than fear, ego, or the need to prove themselves? Despite living in a smaller Ohio community, Dan's influence now reaches leaders around the world. The conversation explores how he stays focused amid constant ideas and opportunities, how he leads himself, and how he protects his marriage and family while pursuing a global calling. This is a conversation about authentic leadership, investing in people, following God's direction, and having the courage to lead without fear. In This Episode Dan's college basketball career—and whether he can still dunkHis journey to faith in ChristA decade of lessons learned as a pastorHow Branches Worldwide came to lifeThe vision behind developing leaders around the worldWhat it means to lead with “nothing to hide, nothing to prove, and nothing to lose”Authentic leadership versus fear, ego, and insecurityHow God has confirmed Dan's calling along the wayLeading globally while living in a small Ohio communityHow Dan stays focused when new ideas and opportunities constantly ariseProtecting marriage and family while pursuing a global missionIntegrating faith into leadership and workTo connect with Dr. Dan Owolabi: https://www.dan-owolabi.com/ To buy the book “Authentic Leadership”: https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Leadership-Lead-Nothing-Prove/dp/1735047309/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 To connect with Mark Greaves: www.markgreaves.com

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop asking, "What do I want to do?" and start asking, "What is God calling me to do?" In this episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Trina Ryan, Regional Vice President for Shaw Industries and leader of Women of Good Work, to talk about faith, leadership, motherhood, obedience, and bringing the Gospel into the workplace. Trina has spent 14 years growing as a business leader at Shaw Industries while also becoming an influential voice in Marketplace Ministry throughout Central Ohio. Her passion has now led her to help build Women of Good Work, a movement focused on helping women live out their God-given calling and experience greater purpose in their work. Trina shares her faith journey, the moment she began feeling the tug of the Holy Spirit to integrate faith and work, and a powerful story of simply living out her faith in an ordinary business relationship. Mark and Trina also talk about one of the most important roles in her life: being a mother. They explore the lessons motherhood has taught her about leadership, influence, and herself. The conversation eventually turns toward Women of Good Work, why the movement was launched specifically for women, the overwhelming response to its first event, and why more business professionals are looking for ways to integrate their faith into every part of their lives. This is a powerful conversation about obedience, purpose, influence, and having the courage to follow God's leading in the marketplace. In This Episode Trina's faith journey and when Jesus became first in her lifeRecognizing the Holy Spirit's prompting to integrate Faith + WorkA powerful testimony from the Tithe Foundation eventWhat motherhood has taught Trina about leadership and influenceWhy Women of Good Work was createdThe incredible response to the organization's first eventThe future vision for expanding Women of Good WorkWhy professionals are increasingly integrating faith into their workEncouragement for believers who are hesitant to let faith lead every area of lifeTo connect with Trina Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-ryan-2b382844/ To connect with Women of Good Work: https://www.womenofgoodwork.org/ To connect with Mark Greaves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-greaves-6581078/

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a driven, successful leader realizes that achievement alone isn't enough? In this episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Jon Giganti, founder and leader of Giganti Group, to talk about leadership, anxiety, entrepreneurship, intentional living, fatherhood, and the moment faith changed the trajectory of his life. Jon spent 25 years with CCC Intelligence Solutions, where he led national accounts and developed leaders before launching Giganti Group. He's also a USA Today bestselling author of With Intention, a book built around helping leaders and organizations become more intentional in how they lead. But behind the executive, entrepreneur, author, and former Division 1 soccer player is a story of uncertainty, pressure, and ultimately finding Jesus. Jon shares what he learned through the challenges of college athletics, a 25-year corporate career, the burdens of life before faith, and his experience coming to Christ in 2015. Mark and Jon also explore what it means to live intentionally, build yourself so you can better serve others, lead with faith, and bring Christ into every area of life. This is a conversation about moving from crisis to clarity, achievement to purpose, and leading on your own strength to following Jesus. In This Episode Jon's experience as a Division 1 soccer player and the anxiety he facedThe unexpected twists and turns of a 25-year corporate careerLeadership and the Built to Lead frameworkWhat life looked like before JesusJon's powerful faith journey in 2015The message behind With IntentionPractical ways to become more intentionalBuilding rhythms that strengthen yourself and allow you to serve othersFatherhood and lessons learned from raising childrenThe difference faith makes in a leader's lifeWhat it looks like to integrate Faith + WorkEncouragement for believers who are hesitant to let their faith leadTo connect with Jon Giganti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongiganti/ Click here to Buy the Book “With Intention”: https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Uncommon-Unleashed-Influence-Fulfillment/dp/1636801056/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AFBEI83ESOZH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x91kmmvdbeaM1n5HcI70NcVLhOn4mhlOVOQiC63nKTA.IMqg46RWSfbjP_gDcfkXJZwIwN4Dmu1k8isJ9Q_XL24&dib_tag=se&keywords=With+Intention+Jon+Giganti&qid=1786645916&sprefix=with+intention+jon+giganti%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1 To connect with Mark Greaves: www.markgreaves.com

Send us Fan Mail What if your career could become one of the greatest tools for Kingdom impact? In this episode of First and Focused, we sit down with Sam Koon — founder and President of Sam Koon and Associates, a leading Real Estate and Business Appraisal firm in Central Ohio, and local leader for PrimeMovers, a ministry founded by Pastor Chip Ingram through the Living on the Edge Umbrella. For decades, Sam has quietly mentored hundreds of men, helping them discover their "Holy Ambition" and channel their work and energy into Kingdom-building enterprises. In this conversation, we cover: What a "Holy Ambition" is — and why everyone should find theirsHow Sam discovered his own Holy Ambition and pursued itSam's upbringing and the path that shaped his wisdom and worldviewWhat sparked his decades-long career in real estate and appraisalWays he's seen God move in and through his workBlending PrimeMovers with his primary businessThe #1 reason men join PrimeMovers — and what holds men back after they've heard from GodOpportunities Sam sees for a renewed generation of Kingdom-minded leadersA deeply personal reflection on a family accident involving his grandson, and what it taught him about faithA conversation full of quiet wisdom for anyone wanting to align their ambition, work, and faith. Connect with Sam Koon: https://www.samuelkoon.com/ Learn More about PrimeMovers: https://livingontheedge.org/primemovers/ Connect with Mark: www.markgreaves.com  #HolyAmbition #PrimeMovers #ChipIngram #KingdomLeadership #FirstAndFocused

Send us Fan Mail Every hair on your head is numbered – Luke 12:7. That's the verse behind the name of Twelve 7 Barbershop. In this episode of First and Focused, we talk with Kevin Zeallear, co-founder and owner of Twelve 7 Barbershop in Worthington, Ohio, about building a business rooted in Scripture, ministering to clients one haircut at a time, and walking through a recent cancer battle that changed his perspective on life, faith, and marriage. Kevin got his start at Teck's Barbershop — the longest-running business on Ohio State's campus — before founding Classics Barbershop and eventually Twelve 7, inspired by Luke 12:7. Today, Twelve 7 Barbershop is home to nine successful barbers and was named the #1 Barbershop in Worthington for 2026. In this conversation, we cover: The story behind Luke 12:7 and how it shapes Twelve 7's cultureThe "God winks" Kevin discovered while building his businessGoing from zero to nine six-figure barbers in one yearWhat makes clients keep coming back — and how Twelve 7 won Worthington's top-rated barbershop awardMinistering to clients "in the chair" and living out full-time ministry as a barberKevin's cancer journey — the diagnosis, the fight, and ringing the bellWhat cancer taught him about marriage, faith, and what really mattersWhere his faith journey began and how it's matured through trialsEncouragement for anyone at "step zero" in their faithAdvice for business owners who want to integrate faith into their workThis is a powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and building a business — and a life — around your faith. Connect with Kevin Zeallear: https://www.instagram.com/kevintwelve7/ Book at Twelve 7 Barbershop: https://www.twelve7barbershop.com/ Connect with Mark: www.markgreaves.com

Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to let your faith shape your financial decisions? In this episode of First and Focused, we sit down with Mike Perez — Certified Kingdom Advisor, leader of Embassy Wealth Advisors in Columbus, OH, and author of Faith and Finances: Embracing Biblical Principles for Financial Success and Generosity. With 35 years of experience in financial planning and advisory, Mike has helped countless families rethink their relationship with money — not just how they manage it, but how they give, build legacy, and steward it for God's purposes. In this conversation, we cover: Why most people need coaching to truly integrate faith into financial decisionsMike's 2004 "finding God" moment and how it reshaped how he runs his businessRedefining success: why true wealth isn't about material abundanceCommon beliefs about money that quietly contradict our faithNavigating the tension between faith and finance in a money-driven cultureHow Toastmasters helped Mike find his voice as a speakerThe launch of Mike Perez Speaks and his "Finishing the Race Strong" messageWhere hope — and the biggest barriers — lie in the future of faith and financeMike's love of cooking, his mentors, and practical advice for business owners wanting to integrate faith into their workWhether you're a business owner, an advisor, or just someone trying to steward your finances with purpose, this episode will challenge how you think about money, generosity, and legacy. Connect with Mike Perez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-perez-b26b25318/ Book Mike to speak: https://mikeperezspeaks.com/ More about Embassy Wealth Advisors: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/embassy-wealth-advisors/ Connect with Mark: www.markgreaves.com #FaithAndFinances #ChristianFinance #KingdomAdvisor #Stewardship #FirstAndFocused

Send us Fan Mail Jared Weston didn’t grow up as a man of faith — but a golf event at a Christian Business Men’s Connection gathering in Oklahoma changed everything. Now, as Area Director for CBMC, he’s on a mission to equip men in the marketplace to live with purpose, lead with faith, and show up fully for the people around them. From hosting elite events featuring Black Hawk Down veteran Jeff Strueker and Inner Excellence author Jim Murphy, to the simple discipline of handwritten thank-you notes — Jared models what it looks like to be genuinely invested in others. And this fall, CBMC brings its national conference — Merge 2026 — right here to Columbus. Don’t miss this one. Key Topics Covered •         How Jared came to faith through a CBMC golf event in Oklahoma — and how his life changed •         Where his genuine, others-first heart comes from •         Why he writes handwritten thank-you notes — and why it matters more than you’d think •         Hosting Jeff Strueker (Black Hawk Down) and Jim Murphy (Inner Excellence) — lessons in stepping into the calling •         The growing movement of Christian men integrating faith in the marketplace •         His faith leap from Handshake America to CBMC — the full story, including his wife’s response •         How prayer anchors everything Jared does •         Maintaining a healthy marriage through career risk and bold calling •         What Jared sees ahead for CBMC nationally and locally •         Merge 2026 — CBMC’s national conference coming to Columbus this fall Connect & Links CBMC — Christian Business Men’s Connection: https://www.cbmc.com Merge 2026 National Conference: https://anyregistration.com/register/nmc-merge2026/VZmEhm0Z Inner Excellence — Jim Murphy: https://www.innerexcellence.com Connect with Mark Greaves: https://www.markgreaves.com First and Focused on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstandfocused Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-focused/id1871452482

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a business puts faith at the center — not just on the wall, but in the way they work, pray, and serve? Steve Greaves and Stephen Coan, both mortgage professionals at Tithe Lending, flip the script on today’s episode. Instead of leaders in ministry or a Christian business owner, we’re going inside a Christian-led business to hear what it actually feels like from the inside. Steve Greaves made two massive career leaps — both toward companies that barely existed yet. Stephen Coan left full-time missionary work with CRU to enter the mortgage world, and now serves families through both Tithe Lending and My Village Ministries. Two different roads. One shared mission. This is one of the most practical faith-and-work conversations we’ve had. Key Topics Covered •         Steve Greaves’ two major leaps of faith — joining startups before they were 90 and 30 days old •         Stephen Coan’s journey from CRU missionary to mortgage — and what stayed the same •         What’s genuinely different about working inside a mission-driven company •         How prayer before meetings shifts the team dynamic and culture •         How the Tithe Lending mission changes relationships with customers •         Steve Greaves on faith integration and his work with Friends of the Josephinum •         How God’s relational gifting in Stephen Coan shows up at Tithe and My Village Ministries •         The most rewarding things made possible because they’re open about faith at work •         What they wish they had done differently in past secular roles •         Practical advice for Christians in the workplace who want to live more integrated lives Connect & Links Tithe Lending: https://www.tithelending.com My Village Ministries: https://www.myvillageministries.org Friends of the Josephinum: https://www.pcj.edu/friends-of-the-josephinum/ Connect with Mark Greaves: https://www.markgreaves.com First and Focused on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstandfocused Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-focused/id1871452482

Send us Fan Mail What does leadership development look like in Africa, South America, and beyond? Paddy McBane — founder of Marketplace Solutions and Lead Global Trainer for Transformational Leadership has led initiatives across 7 countries and 16 international trips, and he’s just getting started. With 20 years of business behind him, a 45-year marriage to Leslie, and a college degree in Music Performance (you read that right), Paddy brings wisdom, humor, and genuine faith to every conversation. If you’re a leader trying to figure out how your faith and your work actually belong together — this one’s for you. Key Topics Covered •         What’s drawing Paddy to international leadership development and how it started •         Similarities and differences between leaders abroad and leaders in the U.S. •         Stories of God’s provision on international trips •         What it truly means to be “transformed” as a leader •         How Paddy’s relationship with Jesus has changed him — and what’s still being refined •         20 years of building Marketplace Solutions — biggest lessons learned •         What he’d tell his 20-years-younger self •         The secret to 45 years of strong marriage (and whether Leslie approves of all these trips) •         His surprising college major: Music Performance •         What to say to the leader who still keeps faith and work completely separate Connect & Links Marketplace Solutions: https://transformlead.com/marketplace-solutions/ Transformational Leadership (Ford Taylor): https://transformlead.com/ Connect with Mark Greaves: https://www.markgreaves.com First and Focused on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstandfocused Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-focused/id1871452482

Send us Fan Mail What would you say to your kids if you knew today might be your last day? Super Bowl Champion and former Ohio State Tight End Jake Ballard joins nonprofit fundraising leader Brian Canavan to talk about “Hey Dad” — a groundbreaking app that lets fathers record video messages that unlock at key moments throughout their children’s lives. From Jake’s ACL tear in the Super Bowl to Brian’s near-fatal car accident, these two men share how life’s unexpected turns deepened their faith and sharpened their mission as men of faith ad as fathers. Whether you’re a dad, had a great dad, or are still looking for that voice — this episode will move you. Key Topics Covered •           Jake’s relationship with his own father growing up •           Moving beyond a Super Bowl career to build something new in business •           The “Hey Dad” app — what it is, why it matters, and who it’s for •           Brian’s close call in a serious car accident and why it made him rethink legacy •           Jake’s ACL tear in Super Bowl XLVI — realizing a dream and losing it in the same moment •           The role of faith in navigating loss, change, and fatherhood •           What Brian sees in the nonprofit space — and how more men of faith can engage •           Where “Hey Dad” is going — beyond an app to a platform for dads to connect •           Encouragement for those without a father figure — or dads carrying regrets Connect & Links Hey Dad App: https://heydad.pro/ Jake Ballard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake_ballard_1/ North Star Impact Group (Brian Canavan): https://www.nstar.group/  Connect with Mark Greaves: https://www.markgreaves.com First and Focused on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstandfocused Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-focused/id1871452482

Send us Fan Mail Enviro Construction co-owner William Cox joins First and Focused to talk about leading a blue-collar business with bold Christian conviction at just 26 years old. William shares stories from growing up around construction, finding deeper surrender to Jesus during college, working as a ranch hand in Wyoming, and ultimately returning to Ohio where he saw God clearly direct his path into business leadership and ministry influence. This episode dives into faith in the workplace, surrounding yourself with the right people, weathering difficult business seasons, and what it means to glorify God through everyday work. Key Themes · Christian entrepreneurship · Blue-collar leadership · Young men and faith · Purpose-driven business · God’s timing · Community and influence To connect with William: [email protected] To work with Enviro Construction: https://www.enviro-construction.com/ To connect with Mark: https://www.markgreaves.com/