Kings & Priests https://kings-priests.captivate.fm en Copyright 2022 Vast Media A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom. Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/500728d0-4b75-11ed-94c6-d3ad2b745e4f/image/TAWMKbpGXH5TiVobyT_jI7pY.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Kings & Priests https://kings-priests.captivate.fm no episodic Conversations about the intersection between faith, business and entrepreneurship. Vast Media A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom. Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives. Vast Media mw@vast.faith Founder Archetypes Examined https://www.kingsandpriests.io In this episode we discuss the importance of visionaries in business. Drawing from the gambler's mentality of yesteryear, we consider if this daring approach has a place in today's tech-focused world. Through the lens of industry titans such as Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Steve Jobs, and Tony Fidel, we examine the founder archetypes. Lastly, we contemplate the impact of product quality and the need for quick market entry, reflecting on how the gifts God has given us can be used for His glory. Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 66 Vast Media In this episode we discuss the importance of visionaries in business. Drawing from the gambler's mentality of yesteryear, we consider if this daring approach has a place in today's tech-focused world. Through the lens of industry titans such as Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Steve Jobs, and Tony Fidel, we examine the founder archetypes. Lastly, we contemplate the impact of product quality and the need for quick market entry, reflecting on how the gifts God has given us can be used for His glory. Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io In this episode we discuss the importance of visionaries in business. Drawing from the gambler's mentality of yesteryear, we consider if this daring approach has a place in today's tech-focused world. Through the lens of industry titans such as Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Steve Jobs, and Tony Fidel, we examine the founder archetypes.

Lastly, we contemplate the impact of product quality and the need for quick market entry, reflecting on how the gifts God has given us can be used for His glory.

Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io

]]> 1545 Booming AI Market, Ethical Wealth Creation & Christian Responsibility https://www.kingsandpriests.io Welcome to another episode of the Kings and Priests podcast where we uncover the intersections of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship. This time around, we dive into the current state of the AI market and discuss the extraordinary success of NVIDIA, which reported 13.5 billion in revenue last quarter. We also unpack the contentious debate unfolding on Twitter following Tucker Carlson's interview with Donald Trump that drew in over 120 million views. Listen in as we navigate this captivating discussion that delves into the impact of disruptive forces on traditional media and public discourse. We continue the journey into the AI world, discussing recent seed deals, including Ideogram AI, Combai, Wand, and Lex. These companies are revolutionizing the creative, development, and writing spaces, making them more efficient, fun, and accessible. We further explore the potential of AI in our products and its incredible predictive power. The episode peaks as we reveal our ambition to use AI to predict when someone is going to leave a church, turning data into preemptive tools for ministry. We round off our conversation by discussing the balance between capitalism and personal responsibility, highlighting the importance of due diligence and making investment choices that align with individual goals and financial freedom. In our closing thoughts, we reflect on what it means to be a Christian in business and how to avoid idolizing money. Join us as we ponder on these pressing questions, striving to bring a faith-based perspective to contemporary business and investment trends. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 65 Vast Media Welcome to another episode of the Kings and Priests podcast where we uncover the intersections of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship. This time around, we dive into the current state of the AI market and discuss the extraordinary success of NVIDIA, which reported 13.5 billion in revenue last quarter. We also unpack the contentious debate unfolding on Twitter following Tucker Carlson's interview with Donald Trump that drew in over 120 million views. Listen in as we navigate this captivating discussion that delves into the impact of disruptive forces on traditional media and public discourse. We continue the journey into the AI world, discussing recent seed deals, including Ideogram AI, Combai, Wand, and Lex. These companies are revolutionizing the creative, development, and writing spaces, making them more efficient, fun, and accessible. We further explore the potential of AI in our products and its incredible predictive power. The episode peaks as we reveal our ambition to use AI to predict when someone is going to leave a church, turning data into preemptive tools for ministry. We round off our conversation by discussing the balance between capitalism and personal responsibility, highlighting the importance of due diligence and making investment choices that align with individual goals and financial freedom. In our closing thoughts, we reflect on what it means to be a Christian in business and how to avoid idolizing money. Join us as we ponder on these pressing questions, striving to bring a faith-based perspective to contemporary business and investment trends. Welcome to another episode of the Kings and Priests podcast where we uncover the intersections of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship.

This time around, we dive into the current state of the AI market and discuss the extraordinary success of NVIDIA, which reported 13.5 billion in revenue last quarter. We also unpack the contentious debate unfolding on Twitter following Tucker Carlson's interview with Donald Trump that drew in over 120 million views. Listen in as we navigate this captivating discussion that delves into the impact of disruptive forces on traditional media and public discourse.

We continue the journey into the AI world, discussing recent seed deals, including Ideogram AI, Combai, Wand, and Lex. These companies are revolutionizing the creative, development, and writing spaces, making them more efficient, fun, and accessible.

We further explore the potential of AI in our products and its incredible predictive power. The episode peaks as we reveal our ambition to use AI to predict when someone is going to leave a church, turning data into preemptive tools for ministry.

We round off our conversation by discussing the balance between capitalism and personal responsibility, highlighting the importance of due diligence and making investment choices that align with individual goals and financial freedom.

In our closing thoughts, we reflect on what it means to be a Christian in business and how to avoid idolizing money. Join us as we ponder on these pressing questions, striving to bring a faith-based perspective to contemporary business and investment trends.



]]> 2034 Insights From the All-In Summit https://www.vastpodcasts.io Dean recaps what he learned at the the All-In Summit. Kings and Priests is a podcast for Christians obsessed with learning about business and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Dean Sweetman, the Founder and CEO of Tithe.ly and Michael Whittle, Founder of Pulpit AI. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:50:00 -0000 full Vast Media Dean recaps what he learned at the the All-In Summit. Kings and Priests is a podcast for Christians obsessed with learning about business and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Dean Sweetman, the Founder and CEO of Tithe.ly and Michael Whittle, Founder of Pulpit AI. Dean recaps what he learned at the the All-In Summit.

Kings and Priests is a podcast for Christians obsessed with learning about business and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Dean Sweetman, the Founder and CEO of Tithe.ly and Michael Whittle, Founder of Pulpit AI.

]]> 1117 Social Media for Churches w/ Gibson & Scott from Discipls (#63) A conversation with Scott Bolin and Gibson Brueher, founders of Discipls - a social media tool for churches. The goal of Discipls is to make it easier for churches to use social media to fulfill the Great Commission. Learn more at https://www.discipls.io/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:10:03 -0000 full 63 Vast Media A conversation with Scott Bolin and Gibson Brueher, founders of Discipls - a social media tool for churches. The goal of Discipls is to make it easier for churches to use social media to fulfill the Great Commission. Learn more at https://www.discipls.io/ A conversation with Scott Bolin and Gibson Brueher, founders of Discipls - a social media tool for churches. The goal of Discipls is to make it easier for churches to use social media to fulfill the Great Commission.

Learn more at https://www.discipls.io/

]]> 2114 Dave Portnoy Buys Back Barstool Sports & Mr. Beast Gets Sued https://www.kingsandpriests.io Michael & Dean discuss: Dave Portnoy buys back Barstool Sports for $1 Mr Beast gets sued for $100m Is the creator economy dead? Why food businesses are so hard Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 61 Vast Media Michael & Dean discuss: Dave Portnoy buys back Barstool Sports for $1 Mr Beast gets sued for $100m Is the creator economy dead? Why food businesses are so hard Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io Michael & Dean discuss:

  • Dave Portnoy buys back Barstool Sports for $1
  • Mr Beast gets sued for $100m
  • Is the creator economy dead?
  • Why food businesses are so hard


Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io

]]> 1643 Exits, Cashflow & Everything In Between https://www.kingsandpriests.io Join us for a riveting discussion where we unravel the psyche of successful entrepreneurs who, after a large exit, are keen on owning a cash-flowing business. As we tackle the paradox of one-time success versus the comfort of a consistent cash flow, we also address the possibility that 10 million may not suffice for a lifetime, hence the need for a business that provides a steady income stream. It's an eye-opening conversation about the fascinating world of business and entrepreneurship, where big exits are not the end-all, be-all. Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full 61 Vast Media Join us for a riveting discussion where we unravel the psyche of successful entrepreneurs who, after a large exit, are keen on owning a cash-flowing business. As we tackle the paradox of one-time success versus the comfort of a consistent cash flow, we also address the possibility that 10 million may not suffice for a lifetime, hence the need for a business that provides a steady income stream. It's an eye-opening conversation about the fascinating world of business and entrepreneurship, where big exits are not the end-all, be-all. Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io Join us for a riveting discussion where we unravel the psyche of successful entrepreneurs who, after a large exit, are keen on owning a cash-flowing business.

As we tackle the paradox of one-time success versus the comfort of a consistent cash flow, we also address the possibility that 10 million may not suffice for a lifetime, hence the need for a business that provides a steady income stream.

It's an eye-opening conversation about the fascinating world of business and entrepreneurship, where big exits are not the end-all, be-all.


Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io

]]> 1916 22 Ideas from David Ogilvy https://www.kingsandpriests.io David Ogilvy is an absolute titan and in this episode, Dean and Michael breakdown 22 ideas from this business icon. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - AI Tools' Impact on Sermon Writing (0:08:34) - Brevity and First-Class Business Importance (0:13:00) - Leadership Mindset and Constructive Criticism (0:17:41) - Lessons on Leadership and Business Strategy (0:31:20) - Learning and Growth in Difficult Times Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:18:00 -0000 full 60 Vast Media David Ogilvy is an absolute titan and in this episode, Dean and Michael breakdown 22 ideas from this business icon. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - AI Tools' Impact on Sermon Writing (0:08:34) - Brevity and First-Class Business Importance (0:13:00) - Leadership Mindset and Constructive Criticism (0:17:41) - Lessons on Leadership and Business Strategy (0:31:20) - Learning and Growth in Difficult Times David Ogilvy is an absolute titan and in this episode, Dean and Michael breakdown 22 ideas from this business icon.


--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:12) - AI Tools' Impact on Sermon Writing

(0:08:34) - Brevity and First-Class Business Importance

(0:13:00) - Leadership Mindset and Constructive Criticism

(0:17:41) - Lessons on Leadership and Business Strategy

(0:31:20) - Learning and Growth in Difficult Times


]]> 1935 Blending Formation & Entrepreneurship to Create Malachi Daily: A Conversation with Kieran Lenahan https://www.kingsandpriests.io Join us for a special edition of the podcast where we chat with our friend Kieren Lenahan, an amazing faith-driven entrepreneur and the creator of Malachi Daily, a scripture memorization tool. Kiran shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to working in corporate and eventually becoming a coach. We explore how his faith played a significant role in his decision to pursue full-time entrepreneurship and how Malachi Daily was born out of his own personal experiences with scripture memorization. We discuss the common obstacles faith-driven entrepreneurs face, such as the false tension between ambition and contentment and the misconception that there's always a "right" answer when navigating the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Finally, we dive into the development process of Malachi Daily, how Kieren built and tested the MVP, and the importance of honest feedback in the entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of scripture memorization. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Entrepreneurship and Faith (0:07:24) - Entrepreneurship and Scripture Memorization (0:14:31) - The Power of Scripture Memorization (0:17:33) - Gamifying Scripture Memorization for Modern Discipleship (0:21:52) - Iterative Process of Testing MVP (0:29:56) - Online Presence and Platforms Make sure and check out Malachi Daily at https://www.malachidaily.com/ Follow Kieren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kieranlenahan Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:08:06 -0000 full 59 Vast Media Join us for a special edition of the podcast where we chat with our friend Kieren Lenahan, an amazing faith-driven entrepreneur and the creator of Malachi Daily, a scripture memorization tool. Kiran shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to working in corporate and eventually becoming a coach. We explore how his faith played a significant role in his decision to pursue full-time entrepreneurship and how Malachi Daily was born out of his own personal experiences with scripture memorization. We discuss the common obstacles faith-driven entrepreneurs face, such as the false tension between ambition and contentment and the misconception that there's always a "right" answer when navigating the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Finally, we dive into the development process of Malachi Daily, how Kieren built and tested the MVP, and the importance of honest feedback in the entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of scripture memorization. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Entrepreneurship and Faith (0:07:24) - Entrepreneurship and Scripture Memorization (0:14:31) - The Power of Scripture Memorization (0:17:33) - Gamifying Scripture Memorization for Modern Discipleship (0:21:52) - Iterative Process of Testing MVP (0:29:56) - Online Presence and Platforms Make sure and check out Malachi Daily at https://www.malachidaily.com/ Follow Kieren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kieranlenahan Join us for a special edition of the podcast where we chat with our friend Kieren Lenahan, an amazing faith-driven entrepreneur and the creator of Malachi Daily, a scripture memorization tool.

Kiran shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to working in corporate and eventually becoming a coach. We explore how his faith played a significant role in his decision to pursue full-time entrepreneurship and how Malachi Daily was born out of his own personal experiences with scripture memorization.

We discuss the common obstacles faith-driven entrepreneurs face, such as the false tension between ambition and contentment and the misconception that there's always a "right" answer when navigating the uncertain world of entrepreneurship.

Finally, we dive into the development process of Malachi Daily, how Kieren built and tested the MVP, and the importance of honest feedback in the entrepreneurial journey.

Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of scripture memorization.


--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:12) - Entrepreneurship and Faith

(0:07:24) - Entrepreneurship and Scripture Memorization

(0:14:31) - The Power of Scripture Memorization

(0:17:33) - Gamifying Scripture Memorization for Modern Discipleship

(0:21:52) - Iterative Process of Testing MVP

(0:29:56) - Online Presence and Platforms


Make sure and check out Malachi Daily at https://www.malachidaily.com/

Follow Kieren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kieranlenahan

]]> 1854 Resilience, Storytelling, and Futuristic Thinking https://www.kingsandpriests.io What if being brutally honest about your business's weaknesses could actually help you attract investors? Join us as we discuss the power of reverse psychology and how being upfront about potential risks can lead to a better understanding of the rewards – and ultimately, success in your venture. We'll also cover the importance of optimism and self-reflection in scaling your business or product to new heights. Listen in as we delve into the traits that set successful entrepreneurs apart, from telling a compelling story to practicing resilience and being open to new ideas. We'll also discuss the significance of being a futurist and how early movers can gain a competitive edge in the market. --------- CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Investing and Self-Awareness for Entrepreneurs (9 Minutes) (0:08:52) - Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs (13 Minutes) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 58 Vast Media What if being brutally honest about your business's weaknesses could actually help you attract investors? Join us as we discuss the power of reverse psychology and how being upfront about potential risks can lead to a better understanding of the rewards – and ultimately, success in your venture. We'll also cover the importance of optimism and self-reflection in scaling your business or product to new heights. Listen in as we delve into the traits that set successful entrepreneurs apart, from telling a compelling story to practicing resilience and being open to new ideas. We'll also discuss the significance of being a futurist and how early movers can gain a competitive edge in the market. --------- CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Investing and Self-Awareness for Entrepreneurs (9 Minutes) (0:08:52) - Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs (13 Minutes) What if being brutally honest about your business's weaknesses could actually help you attract investors? Join us as we discuss the power of reverse psychology and how being upfront about potential risks can lead to a better understanding of the rewards – and ultimately, success in your venture. We'll also cover the importance of optimism and self-reflection in scaling your business or product to new heights.

Listen in as we delve into the traits that set successful entrepreneurs apart, from telling a compelling story to practicing resilience and being open to new ideas. We'll also discuss the significance of being a futurist and how early movers can gain a competitive edge in the market.

--------- CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:12) - Investing and Self-Awareness for Entrepreneurs (9 Minutes)

(0:08:52) - Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs (13 Minutes)

]]> 1394 Will AI Save the World? https://www.kingsandpriests.io IN THIS EPISODE: PGA & LIV Golf Merger Will AI Save the World? --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - PGA and LIV Golf Merge (0:07:30) - Lessons in Strategy and Adaptability (0:17:56) - Will AI Save the World? (0:30:51) - Embracing Change Why AI Will Save the World by Marc Andreessen : https://a16z.com/2023/06/06/ai-will-save-the-world/?utm_source=bensbites&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=why-ai-will-save-the-world ----- SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:14:47 -0000 full 57 Vast Media IN THIS EPISODE: PGA & LIV Golf Merger Will AI Save the World? --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - PGA and LIV Golf Merge (0:07:30) - Lessons in Strategy and Adaptability (0:17:56) - Will AI Save the World? (0:30:51) - Embracing Change Why AI Will Save the World by Marc Andreessen : https://a16z.com/2023/06/06/ai-will-save-the-world/?utm_source=bensbites&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=why-ai-will-save-the-world ----- SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network IN THIS EPISODE:

  • PGA & LIV Golf Merger
  • Will AI Save the World?


--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:12) - PGA and LIV Golf Merge

(0:07:30) - Lessons in Strategy and Adaptability

(0:17:56) - Will AI Save the World?

(0:30:51) - Embracing Change


Why AI Will Save the World by Marc Andreessen : https://a16z.com/2023/06/06/ai-will-save-the-world/?utm_source=bensbites&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=why-ai-will-save-the-world

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]]> 1946 AI, Target, Bud Light, NVIDIA and more! https://www.kingsandpriests.io In this episode we explore the AI revolution and the incredible rise of NVIDIA, whose stock has soared due to their chips powering the servers that run AI. We also examine recent marketing missteps by Bud Light and Target, both of which attempted to appeal to new demographics with controversial campaigns. As a result, their stocks took a considerable hit. We discuss the importance of understanding one's customer base and not alienating core consumers with misguided marketing tactics. Finally, we touch on the importance of taking risks and avoiding ideological agendas in business. We share stories of risks taken in our own lives and discuss the idea that businesses should have a mission to serve their customers and create exceptional products. Don't miss this episode packed with insights on the AI revolution, marketing mistakes, and the importance of risk-taking in business. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS--------- (0:00:12) - AI Revolution and NVIDIA's Rise NVIDIA's stock rose 27% due to AI revolution, replacing expensive human labor and powering servers for AI. (0:10:05) - Woke Marketing Backfires on Big Brands Bud Light and Target faced setbacks due to poor marketing decisions, emphasizing the need to understand customer base before making decisions that could negatively impact their brand. (0:23:02) - Taking Risks and Avoiding Ideological Agendas We discuss common sense decisions, customer service, taking risks, and risk management. ----- SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 57 Vast Media In this episode we explore the AI revolution and the incredible rise of NVIDIA, whose stock has soared due to their chips powering the servers that run AI. We also examine recent marketing missteps by Bud Light and Target, both of which attempted to appeal to new demographics with controversial campaigns. As a result, their stocks took a considerable hit. We discuss the importance of understanding one's customer base and not alienating core consumers with misguided marketing tactics. Finally, we touch on the importance of taking risks and avoiding ideological agendas in business. We share stories of risks taken in our own lives and discuss the idea that businesses should have a mission to serve their customers and create exceptional products. Don't miss this episode packed with insights on the AI revolution, marketing mistakes, and the importance of risk-taking in business. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS--------- (0:00:12) - AI Revolution and NVIDIA's Rise NVIDIA's stock rose 27% due to AI revolution, replacing expensive human labor and powering servers for AI. (0:10:05) - Woke Marketing Backfires on Big Brands Bud Light and Target faced setbacks due to poor marketing decisions, emphasizing the need to understand customer base before making decisions that could negatively impact their brand. (0:23:02) - Taking Risks and Avoiding Ideological Agendas We discuss common sense decisions, customer service, taking risks, and risk management. ----- SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network In this episode we explore the AI revolution and the incredible rise of NVIDIA, whose stock has soared due to their chips powering the servers that run AI.

We also examine recent marketing missteps by Bud Light and Target, both of which attempted to appeal to new demographics with controversial campaigns. As a result, their stocks took a considerable hit. We discuss the importance of understanding one's customer base and not alienating core consumers with misguided marketing tactics.

Finally, we touch on the importance of taking risks and avoiding ideological agendas in business. We share stories of risks taken in our own lives and discuss the idea that businesses should have a mission to serve their customers and create exceptional products. Don't miss this episode packed with insights on the AI revolution, marketing mistakes, and the importance of risk-taking in business.


--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS---------

(0:00:12) - AI Revolution and NVIDIA's Rise

NVIDIA's stock rose 27% due to AI revolution, replacing expensive human labor and powering servers for AI.


(0:10:05) - Woke Marketing Backfires on Big Brands

Bud Light and Target faced setbacks due to poor marketing decisions, emphasizing the need to understand customer base before making decisions that could negatively impact their brand.


(0:23:02) - Taking Risks and Avoiding Ideological Agendas

We discuss common sense decisions, customer service, taking risks, and risk management.


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]]> 1808 Business Titans & AI Innovations: The Ultimate Leverage https://www.kingsandpriests.io In this episode we discuss our obsession with entrepreneurship and the importance of learning from business history. We talk about two amazing podcasts, Acquired and Founders and how they've managed to absorb invaluable knowledge from the stories of business titans such as Carnegie, Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger. Listen in as we talk about why learning from history is the ultimate form of leverage. Also, discover how AI can increase productivity, verify the accuracy of work-based references, and even create content and rap songs. Plus, we'll dive into the ways AI can be used to create entrepreneurial opportunities and make informed decisions. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Business History and Entrepreneurship Obsession (0:10:24) - AI in Business (0:18:42) - Ideas, AI, and Entrepreneurship ----- Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bett... YouTube: @bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogethe... ----- SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Wed, 17 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full 2 57 Vast Media In this episode we discuss our obsession with entrepreneurship and the importance of learning from business history. We talk about two amazing podcasts, Acquired and Founders and how they've managed to absorb invaluable knowledge from the stories of business titans such as Carnegie, Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger. Listen in as we talk about why learning from history is the ultimate form of leverage. Also, discover how AI can increase productivity, verify the accuracy of work-based references, and even create content and rap songs. Plus, we'll dive into the ways AI can be used to create entrepreneurial opportunities and make informed decisions. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Business History and Entrepreneurship Obsession (0:10:24) - AI in Business (0:18:42) - Ideas, AI, and Entrepreneurship ----- Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bett... YouTube: @bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogethe... ----- SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network In this episode we discuss our obsession with entrepreneurship and the importance of learning from business history.

We talk about two amazing podcasts, Acquired and Founders and how they've managed to absorb invaluable knowledge from the stories of business titans such as Carnegie, Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger. Listen in as we talk about why learning from history is the ultimate form of leverage.

Also, discover how AI can increase productivity, verify the accuracy of work-based references, and even create content and rap songs.

Plus, we'll dive into the ways AI can be used to create entrepreneurial opportunities and make informed decisions.


--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:12) - Business History and Entrepreneurship Obsession

(0:10:24) - AI in Business

(0:18:42) - Ideas, AI, and Entrepreneurship

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Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together


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]]> 1644 How AI & Relentless Resourcefulness Will Shape the Future of Entrepreneurship https://www.kingsandpriests.io In this episode, we explore the concept of being relentlessly resourceful as an entrepreneur and discuss the importance of not burning relationships, leveraging our networks, and having the tenacity to not give up too soon. Listen in as we share examples of this mindset in action and how it plays a crucial role in startup success. We also touch on the topic of consistency, emphasizing how showing up consistently and earning the trust of others can make a significant impact on our success in the long term. The conversation then shifts to the world of AI and its implications for building startups at an accelerated pace. We discuss how AI can be used as a time saver and jumpstart, leading to massive disruption in various aspects of businesses, including marketing, engineering, and support. We also highlight the importance of speed in keeping up with the competitive environment and how AI can be an essential tool in staying ahead. Lastly, we touch on the impacts of AI technologies such as Chat GPT on content generation, tax compliance, and process automation. We emphasize the growing importance of super niche markets and the need to build communities rather than just followers. As solopreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs dominate the market, we discuss the need for speed and automation to stay competitive. Don't miss this insightful episode that explores the future of AI, startups, and entrepreneurship. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Relentlessly Resourceful and Consistently Showing Up (0:12:03) - AI Acceleration for Building Startups (0:15:48) - AI's Impact on Business and Startups ----- Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg ----- WATCH Kings & Priests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsandpriestspod SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 56 Vast Media In this episode, we explore the concept of being relentlessly resourceful as an entrepreneur and discuss the importance of not burning relationships, leveraging our networks, and having the tenacity to not give up too soon. Listen in as we share examples of this mindset in action and how it plays a crucial role in startup success. We also touch on the topic of consistency, emphasizing how showing up consistently and earning the trust of others can make a significant impact on our success in the long term. The conversation then shifts to the world of AI and its implications for building startups at an accelerated pace. We discuss how AI can be used as a time saver and jumpstart, leading to massive disruption in various aspects of businesses, including marketing, engineering, and support. We also highlight the importance of speed in keeping up with the competitive environment and how AI can be an essential tool in staying ahead. Lastly, we touch on the impacts of AI technologies such as Chat GPT on content generation, tax compliance, and process automation. We emphasize the growing importance of super niche markets and the need to build communities rather than just followers. As solopreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs dominate the market, we discuss the need for speed and automation to stay competitive. Don't miss this insightful episode that explores the future of AI, startups, and entrepreneurship. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Relentlessly Resourceful and Consistently Showing Up (0:12:03) - AI Acceleration for Building Startups (0:15:48) - AI's Impact on Business and Startups ----- Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg ----- WATCH Kings & Priests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsandpriestspod SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network In this episode, we explore the concept of being relentlessly resourceful as an entrepreneur and discuss the importance of not burning relationships, leveraging our networks, and having the tenacity to not give up too soon. Listen in as we share examples of this mindset in action and how it plays a crucial role in startup success. We also touch on the topic of consistency, emphasizing how showing up consistently and earning the trust of others can make a significant impact on our success in the long term.

The conversation then shifts to the world of AI and its implications for building startups at an accelerated pace. We discuss how AI can be used as a time saver and jumpstart, leading to massive disruption in various aspects of businesses, including marketing, engineering, and support. We also highlight the importance of speed in keeping up with the competitive environment and how AI can be an essential tool in staying ahead.

Lastly, we touch on the impacts of AI technologies such as Chat GPT on content generation, tax compliance, and process automation. We emphasize the growing importance of super niche markets and the need to build communities rather than just followers. As solopreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs dominate the market, we discuss the need for speed and automation to stay competitive. Don't miss this insightful episode that explores the future of AI, startups, and entrepreneurship.


--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------


(0:00:12) - Relentlessly Resourceful and Consistently Showing Up

(0:12:03) - AI Acceleration for Building Startups

(0:15:48) - AI's Impact on Business and Startups

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Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together


LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/


FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg


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]]> 1771 Peter Thiel's Distribution Mastery & David Ogilvy's Work Ethics https://www.kingsandpriests.io "Sales and distribution are the lifeblood of any successful business." This bold statement sets the stage for our exploration of Peter Thiel's quote on the necessity of an effective distribution plan for any product. Learn how a strong product paired with a solid distribution strategy can lead to success, as we share examples of businesses that have mastered this approach. The "hard work, no excuses" mentality in the professional world is examined and debated, touching on generational differences in work ethic and the importance of maintaining a balance between dedication and work-life balance. We also analyze David Ogilvy's legendary business principles and their relevance to creating a healthy work environment – from fostering meritocracy and avoiding office politics to promoting individuals based on their accomplishments. Listen in as we share personal experiences dealing with manipulative individuals in the workplace, emphasizing the need for addressing these issues early on. Chapters: (0:00:12) - Sales and Distribution Importance (0:11:07) - Hard Work Culture in Competitive Industries (0:21:37) - Office Politics and Positive Culture ------ Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg ----- WATCH Kings & Priests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsandpriestspod SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 2 55 Vast Media "Sales and distribution are the lifeblood of any successful business." This bold statement sets the stage for our exploration of Peter Thiel's quote on the necessity of an effective distribution plan for any product. Learn how a strong product paired with a solid distribution strategy can lead to success, as we share examples of businesses that have mastered this approach. The "hard work, no excuses" mentality in the professional world is examined and debated, touching on generational differences in work ethic and the importance of maintaining a balance between dedication and work-life balance. We also analyze David Ogilvy's legendary business principles and their relevance to creating a healthy work environment – from fostering meritocracy and avoiding office politics to promoting individuals based on their accomplishments. Listen in as we share personal experiences dealing with manipulative individuals in the workplace, emphasizing the need for addressing these issues early on. Chapters: (0:00:12) - Sales and Distribution Importance (0:11:07) - Hard Work Culture in Competitive Industries (0:21:37) - Office Politics and Positive Culture ------ Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg ----- WATCH Kings & Priests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsandpriestspod SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network "Sales and distribution are the lifeblood of any successful business."

This bold statement sets the stage for our exploration of Peter Thiel's quote on the necessity of an effective distribution plan for any product. Learn how a strong product paired with a solid distribution strategy can lead to success, as we share examples of businesses that have mastered this approach.

The "hard work, no excuses" mentality in the professional world is examined and debated, touching on generational differences in work ethic and the importance of maintaining a balance between dedication and work-life balance.

We also analyze David Ogilvy's legendary business principles and their relevance to creating a healthy work environment – from fostering meritocracy and avoiding office politics to promoting individuals based on their accomplishments.

Listen in as we share personal experiences dealing with manipulative individuals in the workplace, emphasizing the need for addressing these issues early on.

Chapters:

(0:00:12) - Sales and Distribution Importance

(0:11:07) - Hard Work Culture in Competitive Industries

(0:21:37) - Office Politics and Positive Culture


------


Our Presenting Sponsor this Month is Better Together


LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/


FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg


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]]> 1886 The Spirit-Led Business Plan w/ Justin Wise https://www.kingsandpriests.io Today we dive into the journey of Justin Wise. We discuss the importance of influence and entrepreneurship in the Christian community and the concept of a spirit-led business plan. We also delve into the idea of making God the CEO of our business, offering practical strategies and insights for Christian business owners. Finally, we discuss the significance of content creation for founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs as a competitive advantage. (0:00:12) - Merging Faith and Business (0:09:32) - Influence & Entrepreneurship (0:16:03) - God as CEO (0:26:58) - The Importance of Content Creation for Entrepreneurs Download the Spirit Let Business Plan by Justin Wise: https://www.justinwise.net/spirit-full Learn more about Justin at https://www.justinwise.net/ Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinWise WATCH Kings & Priests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsandpriestspod SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 2 54 Vast Media Today we dive into the journey of Justin Wise. We discuss the importance of influence and entrepreneurship in the Christian community and the concept of a spirit-led business plan. We also delve into the idea of making God the CEO of our business, offering practical strategies and insights for Christian business owners. Finally, we discuss the significance of content creation for founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs as a competitive advantage. (0:00:12) - Merging Faith and Business (0:09:32) - Influence & Entrepreneurship (0:16:03) - God as CEO (0:26:58) - The Importance of Content Creation for Entrepreneurs Download the Spirit Let Business Plan by Justin Wise: https://www.justinwise.net/spirit-full Learn more about Justin at https://www.justinwise.net/ Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinWise WATCH Kings & Priests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsandpriestspod SIGN UP FOR THE K&P NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network Today we dive into the journey of Justin Wise. We discuss the importance of influence and entrepreneurship in the Christian community and the concept of a spirit-led business plan. We also delve into the idea of making God the CEO of our business, offering practical strategies and insights for Christian business owners. Finally, we discuss the significance of content creation for founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs as a competitive advantage.


(0:00:12) - Merging Faith and Business

(0:09:32) - Influence & Entrepreneurship

(0:16:03) - God as CEO

(0:26:58) - The Importance of Content Creation for Entrepreneurs


Download the Spirit Let Business Plan by Justin Wise: https://www.justinwise.net/spirit-full

Learn more about Justin at https://www.justinwise.net/


Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinWise


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Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network

]]> 1885 Healing Families & Building Futures: Megan Rose's Vision for Better Together https://bettertogetherus.org/ Hear the inspiring story of Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation. Michael had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation for their children. Megan shared her personal experience of her family's struggles and how the support of a local church helped them overcome challenges and heal. This experience drove her to create Better Together, which focuses on empowering churches and local communities to support families in need before government intervention is required. They discussed the importance of work and dignity in keeping families together, leading to the creation of Better Jobs and Better Families ministries. They also explored the journey of finding confidence in one's calling and unique path, as well as the impact of Better Together's work on families. Additionally, they touched on the importance of churches embracing a jobs ministry to address the underlying financial issues facing many families on the brink of foster care. By empowering communities with tools and resources to find employment and achieve financial stability, we can create long-lasting, positive change. LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:27:36 -0000 full 2 53 Vast Media Hear the inspiring story of Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation. Michael had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation for their children. Megan shared her personal experience of her family's struggles and how the support of a local church helped them overcome challenges and heal. This experience drove her to create Better Together, which focuses on empowering churches and local communities to support families in need before government intervention is required. They discussed the importance of work and dignity in keeping families together, leading to the creation of Better Jobs and Better Families ministries. They also explored the journey of finding confidence in one's calling and unique path, as well as the impact of Better Together's work on families. Additionally, they touched on the importance of churches embracing a jobs ministry to address the underlying financial issues facing many families on the brink of foster care. By empowering communities with tools and resources to find employment and achieve financial stability, we can create long-lasting, positive change. LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/ FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg Hear the inspiring story of Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation.

Michael had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation for their children. Megan shared her personal experience of her family's struggles and how the support of a local church helped them overcome challenges and heal. This experience drove her to create Better Together, which focuses on empowering churches and local communities to support families in need before government intervention is required.

They discussed the importance of work and dignity in keeping families together, leading to the creation of Better Jobs and Better Families ministries. They also explored the journey of finding confidence in one's calling and unique path, as well as the impact of Better Together's work on families.


Additionally, they touched on the importance of churches embracing a jobs ministry to address the underlying financial issues facing many families on the brink of foster care. By empowering communities with tools and resources to find employment and achieve financial stability, we can create long-lasting, positive change.


LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER: https://bettertogetherus.org/


FOLLOW BETTER TOGETHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTogetherOrg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btogetherorg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTogetherOrg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-together-us

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettertogetherus

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherorg

]]> 1714 Navigating the Intersection of Faith, Business, and Bivocational Ministry In this episode, Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman dive into the integration of faith and business with their good friend Tanner Reklaitis from the Dwell app which helps Christians engage with the Bible through listening. Dwell offers a 30-day trial on all new accounts, and you can get started by texting KINGS to 39383. We discuss the benefits and challenges of bivocational ministry and how dedicating oneself to preaching and teaching while also maintaining a side gig can support both the church and the pastor's family. We also explore the importance of breaking free from the mindset that being poor is holy and how having multiple streams of income can provide freedom for those in ministry roles. Join us as we explore the journey of building a fulfilling and purpose-driven life at the intersection of faith and business. Chapters: (0:00:12) - Exploring Faith and Business (0:13:21) - Bivocational Ministry Benefits (0:23:29) - Ministry and Money SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe here ➡  @kingsandpriestspod  🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated with new uploads Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 2 52 Vast Media In this episode, Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman dive into the integration of faith and business with their good friend Tanner Reklaitis from the Dwell app which helps Christians engage with the Bible through listening. Dwell offers a 30-day trial on all new accounts, and you can get started by texting KINGS to 39383. We discuss the benefits and challenges of bivocational ministry and how dedicating oneself to preaching and teaching while also maintaining a side gig can support both the church and the pastor's family. We also explore the importance of breaking free from the mindset that being poor is holy and how having multiple streams of income can provide freedom for those in ministry roles. Join us as we explore the journey of building a fulfilling and purpose-driven life at the intersection of faith and business. Chapters: (0:00:12) - Exploring Faith and Business (0:13:21) - Bivocational Ministry Benefits (0:23:29) - Ministry and Money SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe here ➡  @kingsandpriestspod  🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated with new uploads In this episode, Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman dive into the integration of faith and business with their good friend Tanner Reklaitis from the Dwell app which helps Christians engage with the Bible through listening.

Dwell offers a 30-day trial on all new accounts, and you can get started by texting KINGS to 39383.

We discuss the benefits and challenges of bivocational ministry and how dedicating oneself to preaching and teaching while also maintaining a side gig can support both the church and the pastor's family. We also explore the importance of breaking free from the mindset that being poor is holy and how having multiple streams of income can provide freedom for those in ministry roles. Join us as we explore the journey of building a fulfilling and purpose-driven life at the intersection of faith and business.


Chapters:

(0:00:12) - Exploring Faith and Business

(0:13:21) - Bivocational Ministry Benefits

(0:23:29) - Ministry and Money


SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io


Subscribe here ➡  @kingsandpriestspod 


🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated with new uploads

]]> 2020 Mirroring Market Leaders, Netflix's Golf Series, and the "He Gets Us" Campaign In this episode we discuss the AutoPilot app, which allows users to mirror the investment portfolios of successful investors, and the Full Swing series on Netflix. We also dive into the recent "He Gets Us" campaign, backed by a group of creatives, investors, and devout Christian individuals, who have allocated an estimated $150 million towards commercials and digital media to introduce Jesus to society. Additionally, we explore the concept of solo entrepreneurs building and scaling their businesses with no employees, utilizing AI, community, and bootstrapping. Chapters: (0:00:12) - Auto Pilot and Full Swing (0:09:40) - "He Gets Us" and how Dena & Mike would invest $150m to build the Kingdom? (0:22:26) - Solo Entrepreneurship Technology SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 51 Vast Media In this episode we discuss the AutoPilot app, which allows users to mirror the investment portfolios of successful investors, and the Full Swing series on Netflix. We also dive into the recent "He Gets Us" campaign, backed by a group of creatives, investors, and devout Christian individuals, who have allocated an estimated $150 million towards commercials and digital media to introduce Jesus to society. Additionally, we explore the concept of solo entrepreneurs building and scaling their businesses with no employees, utilizing AI, community, and bootstrapping. Chapters: (0:00:12) - Auto Pilot and Full Swing (0:09:40) - "He Gets Us" and how Dena & Mike would invest $150m to build the Kingdom? (0:22:26) - Solo Entrepreneurship Technology SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io In this episode we discuss the AutoPilot app, which allows users to mirror the investment portfolios of successful investors, and the Full Swing series on Netflix.

We also dive into the recent "He Gets Us" campaign, backed by a group of creatives, investors, and devout Christian individuals, who have allocated an estimated $150 million towards commercials and digital media to introduce Jesus to society.

Additionally, we explore the concept of solo entrepreneurs building and scaling their businesses with no employees, utilizing AI, community, and bootstrapping.


Chapters:

(0:00:12) - Auto Pilot and Full Swing

(0:09:40) - "He Gets Us" and how Dena & Mike would invest $150m to build the Kingdom?

(0:22:26) - Solo Entrepreneurship Technology


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]]> 2008 Michael Gets Scammed, a New Business Idea & SVB https://www.kingsandpriests.io/subscribe Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: Silicon Valley Bank implosion Michael pitches Dean a new business idea Story of how Michael recently got scammed for a significant amount of money. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe on YouTube here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast Kings & Priests is presented by Vast Media. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 2 50 Vast Media Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: Silicon Valley Bank implosion Michael pitches Dean a new business idea Story of how Michael recently got scammed for a significant amount of money. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe on YouTube here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast Kings & Priests is presented by Vast Media. Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss:

  • Silicon Valley Bank implosion
  • Michael pitches Dean a new business idea
  • Story of how Michael recently got scammed for a significant amount of money.


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]]> 1790 Knowing When to Quit & Is Ethical Wealth Creation Possible? https://www.kingsandpriests.io/subscribe Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: When to give up Do you need to be an expert to start a business? How to get rich without getting lucky (NAVAL) Is ethical wealth creation possible? and more! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe on YouTube here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast Kings & Priests is presented by Vast Media. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0000 full 2 49 Vast Media Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: When to give up Do you need to be an expert to start a business? How to get rich without getting lucky (NAVAL) Is ethical wealth creation possible? and more! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe on YouTube here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast Kings & Priests is presented by Vast Media. Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss:

  • When to give up
  • Do you need to be an expert to start a business?
  • How to get rich without getting lucky (NAVAL)
  • Is ethical wealth creation possible?


and more!


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]]> 1851 Blessing, Luck & How to Make $1M in 2023. Back from a break and kicking off Season 2, Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: Being blessed vs. being lucky The story of the first TikTok media start up ever acquired Easiest way to make $1M in 2023 If you had to start something today to make $1M, what would it be? SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast Kings & Priests is presented by Vast Media. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:00:50 -0000 full 48 Vast Media Back from a break and kicking off Season 2, Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: Being blessed vs. being lucky The story of the first TikTok media start up ever acquired Easiest way to make $1M in 2023 If you had to start something today to make $1M, what would it be? SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast Kings & Priests is presented by Vast Media. Back from a break and kicking off Season 2, Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss:

  • Being blessed vs. being lucky
  • The story of the first TikTok media start up ever acquired
  • Easiest way to make $1M in 2023
  • If you had to start something today to make $1M, what would it be?


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]]> 1447 Should We Start A New Business? In the Season 1 finale, Dean & Michael are joined by fellow podcaster and former head of content at Buzzsprout, Travis Albritton, to try and decide if they want to start a business around an idea from the My First Million Podcast - a mobile podcasting studio. The guys hash out the viability as a business, start up costs, potential revenue, and the one thing that would ensure it fails miserably. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000 full 47 Vast Media Based on an idea from the My First Million podcast In the Season 1 finale, Dean & Michael are joined by fellow podcaster and former head of content at Buzzsprout, Travis Albritton, to try and decide if they want to start a business around an idea from the My First Million Podcast - a mobile podcasting studio. The guys hash out the viability as a business, start up costs, potential revenue, and the one thing that would ensure it fails miserably. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In the Season 1 finale, Dean & Michael are joined by fellow podcaster and former head of content at Buzzsprout, Travis Albritton, to try and decide if they want to start a business around an idea from the My First Million Podcast - a mobile podcasting studio.


The guys hash out the viability as a business, start up costs, potential revenue, and the one thing that would ensure it fails miserably.


Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman

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]]> 3143 AI, ChatGPT & Human Flourishing w/ Tyler Prieb & TheoFuturist Michael is joined by Tyler Prieb of Missional Labs & TheoFuturist to talk about AI, ChatGPT and the ramifications it could have both now and into the future.  Follow Tyler: https://twitter.com/tylerprieb Follow TheoFuturist: https://twitter.com/theofuturist ---- Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:13:00 -0000 full 46 Vast Media Michael is joined by Tyler Prieb of Missional Labs & TheoFuturist to talk about AI, ChatGPT and the ramifications it could have both now and into the future.  Follow Tyler: https://twitter.com/tylerprieb Follow TheoFuturist: https://twitter.com/theofuturist ---- Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael is joined by Tyler Prieb of Missional Labs & TheoFuturist to talk about AI, ChatGPT and the ramifications it could have both now and into the future. 


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]]> 2314 AI, New Ideas & Buying Businesses Michael and Dean discuss: Open A.I. launches Chat GPT Michael pitches Dean on a new business idea Founders podcast Should you buy a business instead of starting one? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000 full 45 Vast Media Michael and Dean discuss: Open A.I. launches Chat GPT Michael pitches Dean on a new business idea Founders podcast Should you buy a business instead of starting one? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael and Dean discuss:

  • Open A.I. launches Chat GPT
  • Michael pitches Dean on a new business idea
  • Founders podcast
  • Should you buy a business instead of starting one?


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]]> 1864 no Lessons From Ken Costa Michael and Dean discuss: Elon Musk and his "hardcore" management style Lessons from legendary banker, investor, minster and entrepreneur Ken Costa Insurgent & incumbents Dealing with failure Healthy ambition Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full 44 Vast Media Michael and Dean discuss: Elon Musk and his "hardcore" management style Lessons from legendary banker, investor, minster and entrepreneur Ken Costa Insurgent & incumbents Dealing with failure Healthy ambition Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael and Dean discuss:

  • Elon Musk and his "hardcore" management style
  • Lessons from legendary banker, investor, minster and entrepreneur Ken Costa
  • Insurgent & incumbents
  • Dealing with failure
  • Healthy ambition


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]]> 2174 no Elon Musk, Crypto Crash & Focus Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, Elon Musk takes over Twitter, FTX disintegrates, and building companies with focus & patience. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:58:20 -0000 full 43 Vast Media Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, Elon Musk takes over Twitter, FTX disintegrates, and building companies with focus & patience. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, Elon Musk takes over Twitter, FTX disintegrates, and building companies with focus & patience.


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]]> 1589 E42: Ghostwriting Tweets & the Amazon Deal Machine https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about how people are making $200k a year tweeting for VC's, whether or not founders should care about content creation and how Amazon accesses companies they buy. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E42: Ghostwriting Tweets & the Amazon Deal Machine full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about how people are making $200k a year tweeting for VC's, whether or not founders should care about content creation and how Amazon accesses companies they buy. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about how people are making $200k a year tweeting for VC's, whether or not founders should care about content creation and how Amazon accesses companies they buy. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk about how people are making $200k a year tweeting for VC's, whether or not founders should care about content creation and how Amazon accesses companies they buy.

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]]> 1943 no E41: Why Right Now is the Best Time to Build https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about focus, momentum, relationships, Bill Gurley and why right now might be the best time in the last decade to build something from scratch. Mentioned in this episode: Bill Gurley Interview Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:30:00 -0000 E41: Why Right Now is the Best Time to Build full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about focus, momentum, relationships, Bill Gurley and why right now might be the best time in the last decade to build something from scratch. Mentioned in this episode: Bill Gurley Interview Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about focus, momentum, relationships, Bill Gurley and why right now might be the best time in the last decade to build something from scratch. Mentioned in this episode: Bill Gurley Interview Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk about focus, momentum, relationships, Bill Gurley and why right now might be the best time in the last decade to build something from scratch.

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]]> 1531 no E40: The Figma Sale & Entrepreneurial Pastors https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about Figma selling to Adobe for $20 billion and the public response to the deal. They also talk about how the entrepreneurial mindset can, and should be embraced by churches and ministries. Mentioned in this episode: Figma Sales to Adobe Why We Need More Entrepreneurial Church Leaders, Not More Shepherds Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E40: The Figma Sale & Entrepreneurial Pastors full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about Figma selling to Adobe for $20 billion and the public response to the deal. They also talk about how the entrepreneurial mindset can, and should be embraced by churches and ministries. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.figma.com/blog/a-new-collaboration-with-adobe/ (Figma Sales to Adobe) https://careynieuwhof.com/why-we-need-more-entrepreneurial-church-leaders-not-more-shepherds/ (Why We Need More Entrepreneurial Church Leaders, Not More Shepherds) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about Figma selling to Adobe for $20 billion and the public response to the deal. They also talk about how the entrepreneurial mindset can, and should be embraced by churches and ministries. Mentioned in this episode: Figma Sales to Adobe Why We Need More Entrepreneurial Church Leaders, Not More Shepherds Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk about Figma selling to Adobe for $20 billion and the public response to the deal. They also talk about how the entrepreneurial mindset can, and should be embraced by churches and ministries.

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Figma Sales to Adobe

Why We Need More Entrepreneurial Church Leaders, Not More Shepherds

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]]> 2174 no Introducing the TheosU Memes Podcast - The Vast Podcast https://kings-priests.captivate.fm We're partnering with the crew from TheosU on their new project: The TheosU Memes Podcast In this bonus episode, Nathan Finochio, Chris Palmer, Bryan Vos and Everett Wood join the show to talk about their new weekly podcast dropping today. They talk about the genesis of TheosU Memes, the idea for the podcast and the ground rules they all agreed on (sort of) about what can, and cannot be said on the show. Watch x Listen x Subscribe to the Theos U Memes Podcast Follow TheosU Memes on Instagram. Follow Vast Follow David Follow Jake David's latest book - Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:24:00 -0000 Introducing the TheosU Memes Podcast - The Vast Podcast bonus Vast Media We're partnering with the crew from TheosU on their new project: The https://beacons.ai/theos_memes (TheosU Memes Podcast) In this bonus episode, Nathan Finochio, Chris Palmer, Bryan Vos and Everett Wood join the show to talk about their new weekly podcast dropping today. They talk about the genesis of TheosU Memes, the idea for the podcast and the ground rules they all agreed on (sort of) about what can, and cannot be said on the show. Watch x Listen x Subscribe to the https://beacons.ai/theos_memes (Theos U Memes Podcast) Follow TheosU Memes on https://www.instagram.com/theosu_memes/?hl=en (Instagram.) Follow https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/ (Vast) Follow https://www.instagram.com/davidhcampbell (David) Follow https://www.instagram.com/jakesweetman (Jake) David's latest book - https://www.amazon.ca/Exodus-Road-Freedom-Deconstructed-World-ebook/dp/B09Z7BYLCY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=SUUITN898A5Mandkeywords=david+campbellandqid=1652811441andsprefix=david+campbell%2Caps%2C126andsr=8-4 (Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World) Find complete show notes and links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation. We're partnering with the crew from TheosU on their new project: The TheosU Memes Podcast In this bonus episode, Nathan Finochio, Chris Palmer, Bryan Vos and Everett Wood join the show to talk about their new weekly podcast dropping today. They talk about the genesis of TheosU Memes, the idea for the podcast and the ground rules they all agreed on (sort of) about what can, and cannot be said on the show. Watch x Listen x Subscribe to the Theos U Memes Podcast Follow TheosU Memes on Instagram. Follow Vast Follow David Follow Jake David's latest book - Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation. We're partnering with the crew from TheosU on their new project: The TheosU Memes Podcast

In this bonus episode, Nathan Finochio, Chris Palmer, Bryan Vos and Everett Wood join the show to talk about their new weekly podcast dropping today.

They talk about the genesis of TheosU Memes, the idea for the podcast and the ground rules they all agreed on (sort of) about what can, and cannot be said on the show.

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]]> 772 no E39: Boring Businesses & Valuing Pre-Revenue Companies https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about Codie Sanchez of Contrarian Thinking and her E-Book on 150 Boring Business Ideas. They also talk about Y Combinator's list of top private companies and how to value pre-revenue startups. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E39: Boring Businesses & Valuing Pre-Revenue Companies full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about Codie Sanchez of Contrarian Thinking and her E-Book on https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qZwdAyfaQgZ_shwX73tf3Ak9_NR14B7K/view (150 Boring Business Ideas.) They also talk about Y Combinator's https://www.ycombinator.com/topcompanies (list of top private companies) and how to value pre-revenue startups. Follow Dean: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbXlCa3pRdUY1U2lyMnZiS20yR05fVE5kVjRHZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsbk9wQ3k2TWFZUi04RzUxazAxOGxuazdkcGsxc1FKczRlem11VFZfV05nbXNDaEhYY3ZZZnk5aHVPOXZDal9UQk45LXl0bUlDbVJjamZFR2M3MFk1NHU0Rk9MUDJxOFhHMGdfeDVvWEtKa1RpWEtTMAandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdeansweetmanandv=jiu6R3gOYa8 (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbmcyWkJocWxfSVpxOUk5bFpzTW5ZeDdhT2dDZ3xBQ3Jtc0tudlpIZk9aNjg3aFJCa2ZaYWRpTU9VNURnM09aTDJoRW5UZWxYMXNFZThIRlJ4RWh5WXdQNk8wWG9QZlJFTkMtbmJzSjd3V0NkeHlBVFdrSG9QdG96Qm9lN19IRnpNSHlHbGNWbVlweDVkTko1UkVISQandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmichaelwhittleandv=jiu6R3gOYa8 (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about Codie Sanchez of Contrarian Thinking and her E-Book on 150 Boring Business Ideas. They also talk about Y Combinator's list of top private companies and how to value pre-revenue startups. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about Codie Sanchez of Contrarian Thinking and her E-Book on 150 Boring Business Ideas.

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]]> 2152 no E38: Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $10,000? https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk through a list they found online of businesses that can be launched over a weekend with very little upfront investment. Are these good ideas or just content for blogs? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000 E38: Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $10,000? full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk through a list they found online of businesses that can be launched over a weekend with very little upfront investment. Are these good ideas or just content for blogs? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk through a list they found online of businesses that can be launched over a weekend with very little upfront investment. Are these good ideas or just content for blogs? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk through a list they found online of businesses that can be launched over a weekend with very little upfront investment. Are these good ideas or just content for blogs?

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]]> 1796 no E37: A Framework for Thinking About Your Business https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Mike and Dean touch on the latest PGA / LIV Golf saga, two massive acquisitions in the media world, and then talk through Y Combinators Investment Memo Template as a framework for breakdown businesses and ideas. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000 E37: A Framework for Thinking About Your Business full Vast Media Mike and Dean touch on the latest PGA / LIV Golf saga, two massive acquisitions in the media world, and then talk through https://www.ycombinator.com/library/21-investment-memo (Y Combinators Investment Memo Template) as a framework for breakdown businesses and ideas. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Mike and Dean touch on the latest PGA / LIV Golf saga, two massive acquisitions in the media world, and then talk through Y Combinators Investment Memo Template as a framework for breakdown businesses and ideas. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Mike and Dean touch on the latest PGA / LIV Golf saga, two massive acquisitions in the media world, and then talk through Y Combinators Investment Memo Template as a framework for breakdown businesses and ideas.

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]]> 2407 no E36: Adam Neumann's Second Chance https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about WeWork founder Adam Neumann's comeback thanks to a record breaking $350 million investment from a16Z. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E36: Adam Neumann's Second Chance full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about WeWork founder Adam Neumann's comeback thanks to a record breaking $350 million investment from a16Z. Follow Dean: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqazR3TGNZVHI0YVJUaVd5cTBMRHMtU0lQWGVaQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMS12S2h5Y3pSRndDcXBGSEY4eFhaQlNyRnhMVk1QSGRNUWVmODhzTVVLb3JoSnFtRktYcjNGUzJqUGpIbFVxd2NxbGJaaTJfM2pRNlg5X09hdUxoRzNNVktIMlVvbHN1UlZncVZlYXllTnlpa1dDMAandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdeansweetmanandv=uI55GxRMBlk (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa2dmZVVJVk03UXo3b2VYYVEydVdYOTB4UGluQXxBQ3Jtc0tsLWZWNWVSdkdwVVhhSW52Y1R1S0d3RFVzbmQ2SG4wRWtwS2xDU3ZCck1Cb1NEakJBX2VrQmV0SlE4YWxxUHBIY2s0YTBSaTlBSUZBenN2NjlIbGdCa2ZpV2d6aThhLTlOcy05TjZ3QmFOMUpRRmIyTQandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmichaelwhittleandv=uI55GxRMBlk (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about WeWork founder Adam Neumann's comeback thanks to a record breaking $350 million investment from a16Z. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about WeWork founder Adam Neumann's comeback thanks to a record breaking $350 million investment from a16Z.

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]]> 1661 no K&P Founders #3 - Brent Beshore, Permanent Equity https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Michael talks with Brent Beshore, the founder & CEO of Permanent Equity about his dinner with Warren Buffett, coming to faith kicking and screaming, and how he stumbled into starting the longest dated private equity fund in history. Follow Brent: https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000 K&P Founders #3 - Brent Beshore, Permanent Equity full Vast Media Michael talks with Brent Beshore, the founder and CEO of Permanent Equity about his dinner with Warren Buffett, coming to faith kicking and screaming, and how he stumbled into starting the longest dated private equity fund in history. Follow Brent: https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael talks with Brent Beshore, the founder & CEO of Permanent Equity about his dinner with Warren Buffett, coming to faith kicking and screaming, and how he stumbled into starting the longest dated private equity fund in history. Follow Brent: https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael talks with Brent Beshore, the founder & CEO of Permanent Equity about his dinner with Warren Buffett, coming to faith kicking and screaming, and how he stumbled into starting the longest dated private equity fund in history.

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]]> 2660 no E35: Warren Buffett, Being a Contrarian & Tent Making https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Michael talk about a famous Warren Buffett quote, what is means to be a contrarian, and how Christians and pastors should think about their work. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E35: Warren Buffett, Being a Contrarian & Tent Making full Vast Media Dean and Michael talk about a famous Warren Buffett quote, what is means to be a contrarian, and how Christians and pastors should think about their work. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Michael talk about a famous Warren Buffett quote, what is means to be a contrarian, and how Christians and pastors should think about their work. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Michael talk about a famous Warren Buffett quote, what is means to be a contrarian, and how Christians and pastors should think about their work.

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]]> 1928 no E34: Uncommon Investor Questions & Entrepreneurial Traits https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Michael go over some uncommon questions that potential investors may ask and some intangible traits of entrepreneurs. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E34: Uncommon Investor Questions & Entrepreneurial Traits full Vast Media Dean and Michael go over some uncommon questions that potential investors may ask and some intangible traits of entrepreneurs. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Michael go over some uncommon questions that potential investors may ask and some intangible traits of entrepreneurs. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Michael go over some uncommon questions that potential investors may ask and some intangible traits of entrepreneurs.

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]]> 1790 no E33: How to Raise Money https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about how to raise money using Paul Grahams framework found here: http://www.paulgraham.com/fr.html Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E33: How to Raise Money full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about how to raise money using Paul Grahams framework found here: http://www.paulgraham.com/fr.html Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about how to raise money using Paul Grahams framework found here: http://www.paulgraham.com/fr.html Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk about how to raise money using Paul Grahams framework found here: http://www.paulgraham.com/fr.html

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]]> 2251 no E32: Doom, Gloom & Lessons from Jerry Weintraub https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk about the latest CPI print, macro conditions and breakdown some principles from legendary entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub's book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead." Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E32: Doom, Gloom & Lessons from Jerry Weintraub full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about the latest CPI print, macro conditions and breakdown some principles from legendary entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub's book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead." Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk about the latest CPI print, macro conditions and breakdown some principles from legendary entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub's book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead." Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk about the latest CPI print, macro conditions and breakdown some principles from legendary entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub's book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead."

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]]> 2144 no E31: Cards, Crypto & Christ w/ Pratyush Buddiga https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Michael talks with former pro poker player, spelling bee champion and investor Pratyush Buddiga. Pratyush tells the story of how he torched his net worth by 90% (2x), how He chased after money, status, and glory, and how he finally found freedom + redemption in Jesus. Pratyush is on the investing team at Susa Ventures, where his current primary interests are crypto and education. Prior to investing at Susa, he spent six years playing high stakes poker and was ranked #2 in the world for tournaments. After poker, he worked on a crypto gaming project at Three Arrows Capital and as the Chief of Staff to the CEO at Volley, a voice-controlled entertainment startup. He writes about investing at www.pratyushbuddiga.substack.com. "On Cards, Crypto, and Christ" - https://pratyushbuddiga.substack.com/p/on-cards-crypto-and-christ Follow Pratyush on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pratyushbuddiga Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E31: Cards, Crypto & Christ w/ Pratyush Buddiga full Vast Media Michael talks with former pro poker player, spelling bee champion and investor Pratyush Buddiga. Pratyush tells the story of how he torched his net worth by 90% (2x), how He chased after money, status, and glory, and how he finally found freedom + redemption in Jesus. Pratyush is on the investing team at Susa Ventures, where his current primary interests are crypto and education. Prior to investing at Susa, he spent six years playing high stakes poker and was ranked #2 in the world for tournaments. After poker, he worked on a crypto gaming project at Three Arrows Capital and as the Chief of Staff to the CEO at Volley, a voice-controlled entertainment startup. He writes about investing at www.pratyushbuddiga.substack.com. "On Cards, Crypto, and Christ" - https://pratyushbuddiga.substack.com/p/on-cards-crypto-and-christ (https://pratyushbuddiga.substack.com/p/on-cards-crypto-and-christ) Follow Pratyush on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pratyushbuddiga (https://twitter.com/pratyushbuddiga) Michael talks with former pro poker player, spelling bee champion and investor Pratyush Buddiga. Pratyush tells the story of how he torched his net worth by 90% (2x), how He chased after money, status, and glory, and how he finally found freedom + redemption in Jesus. Pratyush is on the investing team at Susa Ventures, where his current primary interests are crypto and education. Prior to investing at Susa, he spent six years playing high stakes poker and was ranked #2 in the world for tournaments. After poker, he worked on a crypto gaming project at Three Arrows Capital and as the Chief of Staff to the CEO at Volley, a voice-controlled entertainment startup. He writes about investing at www.pratyushbuddiga.substack.com. "On Cards, Crypto, and Christ" - https://pratyushbuddiga.substack.com/p/on-cards-crypto-and-christ Follow Pratyush on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pratyushbuddiga Michael talks with former pro poker player, spelling bee champion and investor Pratyush Buddiga. Pratyush tells the story of how he torched his net worth by 90% (2x), how He chased after money, status, and glory, and how he finally found freedom + redemption in Jesus.

Pratyush is on the investing team at Susa Ventures, where his current primary interests are crypto and education.

Prior to investing at Susa, he spent six years playing high stakes poker and was ranked #2 in the world for tournaments. After poker, he worked on a crypto gaming project at Three Arrows Capital and as the Chief of Staff to the CEO at Volley, a voice-controlled entertainment startup.

He writes about investing at www.pratyushbuddiga.substack.com.

"On Cards, Crypto, and Christ" - https://pratyushbuddiga.substack.com/p/on-cards-crypto-and-christ

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]]> 2465 no E44: Expanding The Aesthetic Of Christian Subculture w/ Andy Squyres - The Vast Podcast https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Jake and Mike have a conversation with Andy Squyres about expanding the aesthetic of Christian subculture through art, beauty and words. Andy Squyres is a writer of albums, books, essays and newsletters that dig deeply into the human experience of walking by faith. You can check him out on Instagram, Twitter or his website.  Follow Vast Follow David Follow Jake David's latest book - Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000 E44: Expanding The Aesthetic Of Christian Subculture w/ Andy Squyres - The Vast Podcast bonus Vast Media Jake and Mike have a conversation with Andy Squyres about expanding the aesthetic of Christian subculture through art, beauty and words. Andy Squyres is a writer of albums, books, essays and newsletters that dig deeply into the human experience of walking by faith. You can check him out on https://www.instagram.com/andysquyres/?hl=en (Instagram), https://twitter.com/andysquyres (Twitter) or his https://andysquyres.com/ (website.) Follow https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/ (Vast) Follow https://www.instagram.com/davidhcampbell (David) Follow https://www.instagram.com/jakesweetman (Jake) David's latest book - https://www.amazon.ca/Exodus-Road-Freedom-Deconstructed-World-ebook/dp/B09Z7BYLCY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=SUUITN898A5Mandkeywords=david+campbellandqid=1652811441andsprefix=david+campbell%2Caps%2C126andsr=8-4 (Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World) Find complete show notes and links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Jake and Mike have a conversation with Andy Squyres about expanding the aesthetic of Christian subculture through art, beauty and words. Andy Squyres is a writer of albums, books, essays and newsletters that dig deeply into the human experience of walking by faith. You can check him out on Instagram, Twitter or his website.  Follow Vast Follow David Follow Jake David's latest book - Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Jake and Mike have a conversation with Andy Squyres about expanding the aesthetic of Christian subculture through art, beauty and words.

Andy Squyres is a writer of albums, books, essays and newsletters that dig deeply into the human experience of walking by faith. You can check him out on Instagram, Twitter or his website. 

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]]> 3487 no E30: Zero to One https://kings-priests.captivate.fm In this weeks episode, Dean and Mike talk about some of the principles from Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future." Peter Thiel conversation on Zero to One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_00POR-Po Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E30: Zero to One full Vast Media In this weeks episode, Dean and Mike talk about some of the principles from Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future." Peter Thiel conversation on Zero to One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_00POR-Po (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_00POR-Po) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In this weeks episode, Dean and Mike talk about some of the principles from Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future." Peter Thiel conversation on Zero to One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_00POR-Po Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  In this weeks episode, Dean and Mike talk about some of the principles from Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future."

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]]> 2318 no K&P Founders #2 - Matt Shackleford, Abode https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Matt Shackleford is the Co-founder of Abode and Conjure. Abode was started with the mission to make the internet more human and is a place to store and display all the things you care about - books, photos, art, music, podcasts and more. Conjure is a renowned collective of specialized artists and creative studio based in Atlanta. Check out Abode: https://abode.social/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000 K&P Founders #2 - Matt Shackleford, Abode full Vast Media Matt Shackleford is the Co-founder of Abode and Conjure. Abode was started with the mission to make the internet more human and is a place to store and display all the things you care about - books, photos, art, music, podcasts and more. Conjure is a renowned collective of specialized artists and creative studio based in Atlanta. Check out Abode: https://abode.social/ (https://abode.social/) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Matt Shackleford is the Co-founder of Abode and Conjure. Abode was started with the mission to make the internet more human and is a place to store and display all the things you care about - books, photos, art, music, podcasts and more. Conjure is a renowned collective of specialized artists and creative studio based in Atlanta. Check out Abode: https://abode.social/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Matt Shackleford is the Co-founder of Abode and Conjure.

Abode was started with the mission to make the internet more human and is a place to store and display all the things you care about - books, photos, art, music, podcasts and more.

Conjure is a renowned collective of specialized artists and creative studio based in Atlanta.

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]]> 2041 no E29: Why Optimism Always Wins & Negotiation Tactics https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Mike and Dean talk about the crypto crash, why optimists make win, and how to negotiate fairly as a believer. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000 E29: Why Optimism Always Wins & Negotiation Tactics full Vast Media Mike and Dean talk about the crypto crash, why optimists make win, and how to negotiate fairly as a believer. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Mike and Dean talk about the crypto crash, why optimists make win, and how to negotiate fairly as a believer. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Mike and Dean talk about the crypto crash, why optimists make win, and how to negotiate fairly as a believer.

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]]> 2100 no E28: Platforms, Business Cliches & Competition https://kings-priests.captivate.fm In E28, the guys talk about the dangers of building your business on a platform you don't control, business cliches & healthy competition. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E28: Platforms, Business Cliches & Competition full Vast Media In E28, the guys talk about the dangers of building your business on a platform you don't control, business cliches and healthy competition. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In E28, the guys talk about the dangers of building your business on a platform you don't control, business cliches & healthy competition. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  In E28, the guys talk about the dangers of building your business on a platform you don't control, business cliches & healthy competition.

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]]> 2185 no E27: Must Have vs. Nice to Have https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Mike talk Elon Musk email, assessing start up ideas and "must have" vs. "nice to have" products. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E27: Must Have vs. Nice to Have full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk Elon Musk email, assessing start up ideas and "must have" vs. "nice to have" products. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Mike talk Elon Musk email, assessing start up ideas and "must have" vs. "nice to have" products. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Mike talk Elon Musk email, assessing start up ideas and "must have" vs. "nice to have" products.

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]]> 2039 no Bonus Episode: LIV Golf, Competition & Disrupting an Incumbent https://kings-priests.captivate.fm In this bonus episode, Dean fills Michael in on the LIV Golf drama and then the guys talk about the beauty of competition in the free market and other professional sports leagues that have been disrupted. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Bonus Episode: LIV Golf, Competition & Disrupting an Incumbent full Vast Media In this bonus episode, Dean fills Michael in on the LIV Golf drama and then the guys talk about the beauty of competition in the free market and other professional sports leagues that have been disrupted. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In this bonus episode, Dean fills Michael in on the LIV Golf drama and then the guys talk about the beauty of competition in the free market and other professional sports leagues that have been disrupted. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  In this bonus episode, Dean fills Michael in on the LIV Golf drama and then the guys talk about the beauty of competition in the free market and other professional sports leagues that have been disrupted.

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]]> 550 no E26: Starting a Business During a Recession https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Michael talk about highly successful companies that starting during recessions and some ways to validate your business idea. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 31 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E26: Starting a Business During a Recession full Vast Media Dean and Michael talk about highly successful companies that starting during recessions and some ways to validate your business idea. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Michael talk about highly successful companies that starting during recessions and some ways to validate your business idea. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Michael talk about highly successful companies that starting during recessions and some ways to validate your business idea.

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]]> 2257 no E25: Reformers, Web3 & the Future https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Michael talks with some of the team from Reformers, a web3 community and product incubator for like-minded Christians. Check out Reformers Follow Stephen McCaskell Follow Pr0phet Follow Isaac Hanekamp Follow Carroll Keane About Reformers: In the 1500s, the German monk, Martin Luther, utilized the new technology of the printing press to ignite The Reformation. Every generation and new movement requires reformation according to the Word of God. Web3 is no different. This space is new and even though some of us have invested thousands of hours into understanding and experiencing it, we are all students. Our mission with Reformers is to create a community of like-minded individuals that learn, share, create, build, and encourage one another to innovate in web3, all for the Glory of God. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 25 May 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E25: Reformers, Web3 & the Future full Vast Media Michael talks with some of the team from Reformers, a web3 community and product incubator for like-minded Christians. Check out https://www.reformersnft.com/ (Reformers) Follow https://twitter.com/stevemccaskell (Stephen McCaskell) Follow https://twitter.com/theofuturist (Pr0phet) Follow https://twitter.com/IsaacHanekamp (Isaac Hanekamp) Follow https://twitter.com/abndant (Carroll Keane) About Reformers: In the 1500s, the German monk, Martin Luther, utilized the new technology of the printing press to ignite The Reformation. Every generation and new movement requires reformation according to the Word of God. Web3 is no different. This space is new and even though some of us have invested thousands of hours into understanding and experiencing it, we are all students. Our mission with Reformers is to create a community of like-minded individuals that learn, share, create, build, and encourage one another to innovate in web3, all for the Glory of God. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael talks with some of the team from Reformers, a web3 community and product incubator for like-minded Christians. Check out Reformers Follow Stephen McCaskell Follow Pr0phet Follow Isaac Hanekamp Follow Carroll Keane About Reformers: In the 1500s, the German monk, Martin Luther, utilized the new technology of the printing press to ignite The Reformation. Every generation and new movement requires reformation according to the Word of God. Web3 is no different. This space is new and even though some of us have invested thousands of hours into understanding and experiencing it, we are all students. Our mission with Reformers is to create a community of like-minded individuals that learn, share, create, build, and encourage one another to innovate in web3, all for the Glory of God. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Michael talks with some of the team from Reformers, a web3 community and product incubator for like-minded Christians.

Check out Reformers

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Follow Carroll Keane

About Reformers:

In the 1500s, the German monk, Martin Luther, utilized the new technology of the printing press to ignite The Reformation. Every generation and new movement requires reformation according to the Word of God. Web3 is no different.

This space is new and even though some of us have invested thousands of hours into understanding and experiencing it, we are all students. Our mission with Reformers is to create a community of like-minded individuals that learn, share, create, build, and encourage one another to innovate in web3, all for the Glory of God.

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]]> 4443 no E24: How to Operate in a Downturn https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean & Mike talk about how to start, build and operate in a rapidly declining economic environment. Operating in a downturn by Craft Ventures: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBkzm4a7iY4&t=91s Slide Deck - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DgKmvIDmNY8FWitIpKIsNTbiEYuOJgU/view Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 18 May 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E24: How to Operate in a Downturn full Vast Media Dean and Mike talk about how to start, build and operate in a rapidly declining economic environment. Operating in a downturn by Craft Ventures: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBkzm4a7iY4andt=91s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBkzm4a7iY4andt=91s) Slide Deck - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DgKmvIDmNY8FWitIpKIsNTbiEYuOJgU/view (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DgKmvIDmNY8FWitIpKIsNTbiEYuOJgU/view) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean & Mike talk about how to start, build and operate in a rapidly declining economic environment. Operating in a downturn by Craft Ventures: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBkzm4a7iY4&t=91s Slide Deck - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DgKmvIDmNY8FWitIpKIsNTbiEYuOJgU/view Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean & Mike talk about how to start, build and operate in a rapidly declining economic environment.

Operating in a downturn by Craft Ventures:


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]]> 1945 no E23: Time Allocation, Bootstrapping & the Four-Day Work Week https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean is back and we talk the Twitter & Elon Musk saga, lessons from Berkshire Hathaway, the feasibility of the four day work week and what, if anything bootstrapped founders should outsource.  Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow Dean: https://deansweetman.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 11 May 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E23: Time Allocation, Bootstrapping & the Four-Day Work Week full Vast Media Dean is back and we talk the Twitter and Elon Musk saga, lessons from Berkshire Hathaway, the feasibility of the four day work week and what, if anything bootstrapped founders should outsource. Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow Dean: https://deansweetman.com/ (https://deansweetman.com/) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean is back and we talk the Twitter & Elon Musk saga, lessons from Berkshire Hathaway, the feasibility of the four day work week and what, if anything bootstrapped founders should outsource.  Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow Dean: https://deansweetman.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean is back and we talk the Twitter & Elon Musk saga, lessons from Berkshire Hathaway, the feasibility of the four day work week and what, if anything bootstrapped founders should outsource. 

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]]> 2202 no K&P Founders #1 - Will Lenzen, Togather https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Will Lenzen is the co-founder of Togather which is helping churches rebuild strong and give members a dedicated app for seamless messaging, simple leader tools, real-time data, & much more. Together helps churches build small groups with a modern approach. Taking what they learned from building a game changing small group system in NYC, Berlin & Paris, Will and his co-founders have built a tool that allows you to find and connect with your groups, and use tools designed specifically to bring health, connection, and grow lasting relationships in your church. It’s mobile-first, which means it feels like a natural part of our digital lives instead of some clunky tool we have to use. Follow Josh Kelsey - https://twitter.com/J_Kelsey Follow Will Lenzen - https://twitter.com/willlenzenjr Check out Togather - https://www.gettogather.co/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000 K&P Founders #1 - Will Lenzen, Togather full Vast Media Will Lenzen is the co-founder of Togather which is helping churches rebuild strong and give members a dedicated app for seamless messaging, simple leader tools, real-time data, and much more. Together helps churches build small groups with a modern approach. Taking what they learned from building a game changing small group system in NYC, Berlin and Paris, Will and his co-founders have built a tool that allows you to find and connect with your groups, and use tools designed specifically to bring health, connection, and grow lasting relationships in your church. It’s mobile-first, which means it feels like a natural part of our digital lives instead of some clunky tool we have to use. Follow Josh Kelsey - https://twitter.com/J_Kelsey (https://twitter.com/J_Kelsey) Follow Will Lenzen - https://twitter.com/willlenzenjr (https://twitter.com/willlenzenjr) Check out Togather - https://www.gettogather.co/ (https://www.gettogather.co/) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Will Lenzen is the co-founder of Togather which is helping churches rebuild strong and give members a dedicated app for seamless messaging, simple leader tools, real-time data, & much more. Together helps churches build small groups with a modern approach. Taking what they learned from building a game changing small group system in NYC, Berlin & Paris, Will and his co-founders have built a tool that allows you to find and connect with your groups, and use tools designed specifically to bring health, connection, and grow lasting relationships in your church. It’s mobile-first, which means it feels like a natural part of our digital lives instead of some clunky tool we have to use. Follow Josh Kelsey - https://twitter.com/J_Kelsey Follow Will Lenzen - https://twitter.com/willlenzenjr Check out Togather - https://www.gettogather.co/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Will Lenzen is the co-founder of Togather which is helping churches rebuild strong and give members a dedicated app for seamless messaging, simple leader tools, real-time data, & much more.

Together helps churches build small groups with a modern approach. Taking what they learned from building a game changing small group system in NYC, Berlin & Paris, Will and his co-founders have built a tool that allows you to find and connect with your groups, and use tools designed specifically to bring health, connection, and grow lasting relationships in your church. It’s mobile-first, which means it feels like a natural part of our digital lives instead of some clunky tool we have to use.

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]]> 2383 no E22: Lessons from Coaching High Performers w/ Christopher North https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Chris and Mike talk about building a career that is submitted to God, the difference between confidence and courage, & what Chris has learned coaching high performing CEO's, professional athletes and start up founders. Chris North is an executive coach and Partner at Novus Global. He trains and coaches exceptional people to achieve unprecedented results. Previously an award-winning producer, he started coaching because he is deeply passionate about creating positive impact in the world. In that pursuit, he has coached everyone from executives of multi-billion dollar companies to Hollywood stars, pre-revenue start-up founders and successful entrepreneurs. Simply put, he helps high-performers continuously reinvent themselves. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/christopherxnorth/?hl=en Novus Global: https://novus.global/ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E22: Lessons from Coaching High Performers w/ Christopher North full Vast Media Chris and Mike talk about building a career that is submitted to God, the difference between confidence and courage, and what Chris has learned coaching high performing CEO's, professional athletes and start up founders. Chris North is an executive coach and Partner at Novus Global. He trains and coaches exceptional people to achieve unprecedented results. Previously an award-winning producer, he started coaching because he is deeply passionate about creating positive impact in the world. In that pursuit, he has coached everyone from executives of multi-billion dollar companies to Hollywood stars, pre-revenue start-up founders and successful entrepreneurs. Simply put, he helps high-performers continuously reinvent themselves. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/christopherxnorth/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/christopherxnorth/?hl=en) Novus Global: https://novus.global/ (https://novus.global/) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Chris and Mike talk about building a career that is submitted to God, the difference between confidence and courage, & what Chris has learned coaching high performing CEO's, professional athletes and start up founders. Chris North is an executive coach and Partner at Novus Global. He trains and coaches exceptional people to achieve unprecedented results. Previously an award-winning producer, he started coaching because he is deeply passionate about creating positive impact in the world. In that pursuit, he has coached everyone from executives of multi-billion dollar companies to Hollywood stars, pre-revenue start-up founders and successful entrepreneurs. Simply put, he helps high-performers continuously reinvent themselves. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/christopherxnorth/?hl=en Novus Global: https://novus.global/ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Chris and Mike talk about building a career that is submitted to God, the difference between confidence and courage, & what Chris has learned coaching high performing CEO's, professional athletes and start up founders.

Chris North is an executive coach and Partner at Novus Global. He trains and coaches exceptional people to achieve unprecedented results. Previously an award-winning producer, he started coaching because he is deeply passionate about creating positive impact in the world. In that pursuit, he has coached everyone from executives of multi-billion dollar companies to Hollywood stars, pre-revenue start-up founders and successful entrepreneurs. Simply put, he helps high-performers continuously reinvent themselves.

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]]> 3348 no E21: Optimism, Fraud & Pulling Your Own Weight https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Elon Musk tries to buy Twitter, a seemingly high growth start up shuts down, and what to do when a co-founder isn't pulling their own weight. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E21: Optimism, Fraud & Pulling Your Own Weight full Vast Media Elon Musk tries to buy Twitter, a seemingly high growth start up shuts down, and what to do when a co-founder isn't pulling their own weight. Follow Dean: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa3VMdGUzcnU1dGRjVUpjN1hHRUNQLVJKa1JFQXxBQ3Jtc0trekNGMVNWY0V3ODJKQkpRRHRQSS0zS3dqa1FUak5iM2RwczNCZ0t2SlRxMzE4TzZkVEJEU3RMQlQyaFBtWU0xcTRmTHpTQ3dIU0xELWxTM2lVWjczU0h3MVBONUhhOTdFSEluV3BCZlE3LUZ2NE15cwandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdeansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbkxoenItTEpQclZMelJselpKSDh3THpBcy1wUXxBQ3Jtc0tuV3lzUU14SC1FTm9TdzdUYTZhUlVuQ1FpbFNNd0NGZDY5R3RYcWZUeDBaUDd1X1ljREJxRVY4R0plUHdHV2hTTHpoc1IydnNjaDVwOHVlYWdJMEY4MndESEYzR3dGMkdZcy0yTEtmOVI3WTFHWUpmOAandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmichaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Elon Musk tries to buy Twitter, a seemingly high growth start up shuts down, and what to do when a co-founder isn't pulling their own weight. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Elon Musk tries to buy Twitter, a seemingly high growth start up shuts down, and what to do when a co-founder isn't pulling their own weight.

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]]> 2251 no E20: Stop Trying to Hack Your Way to Success https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Dean and Michael talk about intensity, hard work, and why you should stop trying to hack your way to success. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E20: Stop Trying to Hack Your Way to Success full Vast Media Dean and Michael talk about intensity, hard work, and why you should stop trying to hack your way to success. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Dean and Michael talk about intensity, hard work, and why you should stop trying to hack your way to success. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Dean and Michael talk about intensity, hard work, and why you should stop trying to hack your way to success.

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]]> 2524 no E19: Redeeming Productivity w/ Reagan Rose https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Michael talks with Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity about the theology of productivity, motivations behind success, the Christian approach to getting stuff done, and leaving his job to build his own business. Redeeming Productivity is a newsletter and podcast about technology, techniques, and theology in the light of the Bible, to help Christians get more done and glorify God in how they do it. Redeeming Productivity: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/ Reagan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedeemingProductivity Reagan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reagantrose Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E19: Redeeming Productivity w/ Reagan Rose full Vast Media Michael talks with Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity about the theology of productivity, motivations behind success, the Christian approach to getting stuff done, and leaving his job to build his own business. Redeeming Productivity is a newsletter and podcast about technology, techniques, and theology in the light of the Bible, to help Christians get more done and glorify God in how they do it. Redeeming Productivity: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/ (https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/) Reagan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedeemingProductivity (https://www.youtube.com/c/RedeemingProductivity) Reagan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reagantrose (https://twitter.com/Reagantrose) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael talks with Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity about the theology of productivity, motivations behind success, the Christian approach to getting stuff done, and leaving his job to build his own business. Redeeming Productivity is a newsletter and podcast about technology, techniques, and theology in the light of the Bible, to help Christians get more done and glorify God in how they do it. Redeeming Productivity: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/ Reagan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedeemingProductivity Reagan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reagantrose Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Michael talks with Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity about the theology of productivity, motivations behind success, the Christian approach to getting stuff done, and leaving his job to build his own business.

Redeeming Productivity is a newsletter and podcast about technology, techniques, and theology in the light of the Bible, to help Christians get more done and glorify God in how they do it.

Redeeming Productivity: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/

Reagan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedeemingProductivity

Reagan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reagantrose

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]]> 3227 no E18: Crypto, Web3, & Why the Future is Unknowably Good w/ Pr0phet https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Michael talks with one of his favorite writers & creators Pr0phet about crypto, Web3, beauty, and why we should all be wildly optimistic about the future. Follow Pr0phet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theofuturist Theofuturism Substack: https://theofuturism.substack.com/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E18: Crypto, Web3, & Why the Future is Unknowably Good w/ Pr0phet full Vast Media Michael talks with one of his favorite writers and creators Pr0phet about crypto, Web3, beauty, and why we should all be wildly optimistic about the future. Follow Pr0phet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theofuturist (https://twitter.com/theofuturist) Theofuturism Substack: https://theofuturism.substack.com/ (https://theofuturism.substack.com/) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Michael talks with one of his favorite writers & creators Pr0phet about crypto, Web3, beauty, and why we should all be wildly optimistic about the future. Follow Pr0phet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theofuturist Theofuturism Substack: https://theofuturism.substack.com/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Michael talks with one of his favorite writers & creators Pr0phet about crypto, Web3, beauty, and why we should all be wildly optimistic about the future.

Follow Pr0phet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theofuturist

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]]> 4028 no E17: Is it Worth the Risk? https://kings-priests.captivate.fm In this episode, we talk about all things risk. What is worth the risk? What isn't? How should entrepreneurs calculate and manage risk? Referenced in the episode: Reformers NFT Project - https://www.reformersnft.com/ Acquired Episode on Altimeter Capital - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBC3R-dOr0&t=4402s Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E17: Is it Worth the Risk? full Vast Media In this episode, we talk about all things risk. What is worth the risk? What isn't? How should entrepreneurs calculate and manage risk? Referenced in the episode: Reformers NFT Project - https://www.reformersnft.com/ (https://www.reformersnft.com/) Acquired Episode on Altimeter Capital - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBC3R-dOr0andt=4402s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBC3R-dOr0andt=4402s) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In this episode, we talk about all things risk. What is worth the risk? What isn't? How should entrepreneurs calculate and manage risk? Referenced in the episode: Reformers NFT Project - https://www.reformersnft.com/ Acquired Episode on Altimeter Capital - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBC3R-dOr0&t=4402s Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  In this episode, we talk about all things risk. What is worth the risk? What isn't? How should entrepreneurs calculate and manage risk?

Referenced in the episode:

Reformers NFT Project - https://www.reformersnft.com/

Acquired Episode on Altimeter Capital - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBC3R-dOr0&t=4402s

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]]> 2088 no E16: Nothing Happens Without Sales (Pt. 2) https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Persuasion, empathy & integrity are essential for founders when selling any kind of product or service. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E16: Nothing Happens Without Sales (Pt. 2) full Vast Media Persuasion, empathy and integrity are essential for founders when selling any kind of product or service. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Persuasion, empathy & integrity are essential for founders when selling any kind of product or service. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Persuasion, empathy & integrity are essential for founders when selling any kind of product or service.

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]]> 1337 no E15: Nothing Happens Without Sales (Pt. 1) https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Nothing happens in business without a product being sold. Do you believe in what you're building enough to learn how to sell it? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E15: Nothing Happens Without Sales (Pt. 1) full Vast Media Nothing happens in business without a product being sold. Do you believe in what you're building enough to learn how to sell it? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Nothing happens in business without a product being sold. Do you believe in what you're building enough to learn how to sell it? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Nothing happens in business without a product being sold. Do you believe in what you're building enough to learn how to sell it?

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]]> 2046 no E14: Party Round, Crypto, Inventors & Optimizers w/ Brandon Jacoby https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Brandon Jacoby is on the founding team and the Head of Product & Design at Party Round. Party Round is building better tools for founders, starting with an automated fundraising tool that allows founders to generate & send docs, collect signatures, and receive funds, automating their raise from open to close. In this episode we hear how Brandon found his way into working in start ups, his thoughts on the future opportunities in crypto, the difference in optimizers and investors, and how his faith informs how he builds. Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobyBrandon Follow Party Round on Twitter: https://twitter.com/partyround Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E14: Party Round, Crypto, Inventors & Optimizers w/ Brandon Jacoby full Vast Media Brandon Jacoby is on the founding team and the Head of Product and Design at https://partyround.com/ (Party Round). Party Round is building better tools for founders, starting with an automated fundraising tool that allows founders to generate and send docs, collect signatures, and receive funds, automating their raise from open to close. In this episode we hear how Brandon found his way into working in start ups, his thoughts on the future opportunities in crypto, the difference in optimizers and investors, and how his faith informs how he builds. Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobyBrandon (https://twitter.com/JacobyBrandon) Follow Party Round on Twitter: https://twitter.com/partyround (https://twitter.com/partyround) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Brandon Jacoby is on the founding team and the Head of Product & Design at Party Round. Party Round is building better tools for founders, starting with an automated fundraising tool that allows founders to generate & send docs, collect signatures, and receive funds, automating their raise from open to close. In this episode we hear how Brandon found his way into working in start ups, his thoughts on the future opportunities in crypto, the difference in optimizers and investors, and how his faith informs how he builds. Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobyBrandon Follow Party Round on Twitter: https://twitter.com/partyround Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Brandon Jacoby is on the founding team and the Head of Product & Design at Party Round. Party Round is building better tools for founders, starting with an automated fundraising tool that allows founders to generate & send docs, collect signatures, and receive funds, automating their raise from open to close.

In this episode we hear how Brandon found his way into working in start ups, his thoughts on the future opportunities in crypto, the difference in optimizers and investors, and how his faith informs how he builds.

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]]> 3215 no E13: Should you Start a Product or Service Business? https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Startup studios, service vs. product businesses, pros & cons, and which you should start. Want to come on the show and share about what you're working on or pitch Dean? Shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith. Referenced in the show: Late Checkout: https://latecheckout.substack.com/p/why-the-future-of-startups-are-studios?utm_source=url Ghost Ice: https://www.ghosticesystem.com/ The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E13: Should you Start a Product or Service Business? full Vast Media Startup studios, service vs. product businesses, pros and cons, and which you should start. Want to come on the show and share about what you're working on or pitch Dean? Shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith. Referenced in the show: Late Checkout: https://latecheckout.substack.com/p/why-the-future-of-startups-are-studios?utm_source=url (https://latecheckout.substack.com/p/why-the-future-of-startups-are-studios?utm_source=url) Ghost Ice: https://www.ghosticesystem.com/ (https://www.ghosticesystem.com/) The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/ (https://thehustle.co/) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Startup studios, service vs. product businesses, pros & cons, and which you should start. Want to come on the show and share about what you're working on or pitch Dean? Shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith. Referenced in the show: Late Checkout: https://latecheckout.substack.com/p/why-the-future-of-startups-are-studios?utm_source=url Ghost Ice: https://www.ghosticesystem.com/ The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Startup studios, service vs. product businesses, pros & cons, and which you should start.

Want to come on the show and share about what you're working on or pitch Dean? Shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith.

Referenced in the show:

Late Checkout: https://latecheckout.substack.com/p/why-the-future-of-startups-are-studios?utm_source=url

Ghost Ice: https://www.ghosticesystem.com/

The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/

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]]> 3232 no E12: CREATR, Flywheels & Not Building in Echo Chambers w/ Dylan Thomas https://kings-priests.captivate.fm A conversation with Dylan Thomas from Hillsong United about his company CREATR, the importance of learning, not building in echo chambers & falling in love with the so not cool parts of building a business.  Dylan is the Founder and CEO of CREATR. CREATR offers online video lessons created for worshippers and creatives. They exist to serve creatives and church teams with educational videos from the leading voices in worship and creativity. Their instructors include - Brook Ligertwood, Chandler Moore, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Brandon Lake.  Check out CREATR: https://www.creatronline.com/ Follow CREATR: https://www.instagram.com/creatr/ Follow Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylanthomas/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0000 E12: CREATR, Flywheels & Not Building in Echo Chambers w/ Dylan Thomas full Vast Media A conversation with Dylan Thomas from Hillsong United about his company CREATR, the importance of learning, not building in echo chambers and falling in love with the so not cool parts of building a business. Dylan is the Founder and CEO of CREATR. CREATR offers online video lessons created for worshippers and creatives. They exist to serve creatives and church teams with educational videos from the leading voices in worship and creativity. Their instructors include - Brook Ligertwood, Chandler Moore, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Brandon Lake. Check out CREATR: https://www.creatronline.com/ (https://www.creatronline.com/) Follow CREATR: https://www.instagram.com/creatr/ (https://www.instagram.com/creatr/) Follow Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylanthomas/ (https://www.instagram.com/dylanthomas/) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. A conversation with Dylan Thomas from Hillsong United about his company CREATR, the importance of learning, not building in echo chambers & falling in love with the so not cool parts of building a business.  Dylan is the Founder and CEO of CREATR. CREATR offers online video lessons created for worshippers and creatives. They exist to serve creatives and church teams with educational videos from the leading voices in worship and creativity. Their instructors include - Brook Ligertwood, Chandler Moore, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Brandon Lake.  Check out CREATR: https://www.creatronline.com/ Follow CREATR: https://www.instagram.com/creatr/ Follow Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylanthomas/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  A conversation with Dylan Thomas from Hillsong United about his company CREATR, the importance of learning, not building in echo chambers & falling in love with the so not cool parts of building a business. 

Dylan is the Founder and CEO of CREATR. CREATR offers online video lessons created for worshippers and creatives. They exist to serve creatives and church teams with educational videos from the leading voices in worship and creativity. Their instructors include - Brook Ligertwood, Chandler Moore, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Brandon Lake. 

Check out CREATR: https://www.creatronline.com/

Follow CREATR: https://www.instagram.com/creatr/

Follow Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylanthomas/

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]]> 3282 no E11: Obstacles, Effectiveness & Generosity w/ Jerry Meek https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Jerry is a legendary luxury home builder, leader, and author. The carpentry business he started with his dad as a young man is now Desert Star Construction — the iconic building company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress. Beyond construction, Jerry has a deep desire to help overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. Leveraging his personal and professional hardship and real-world experiences, Jerry brings fresh perspective to leading people and organizations as he serves as a wise shepherd and mentor to today’s Christian marketplace and ministry leaders alike. In addition to serving as Founder & CEO of Desert Star Construction, Jerry invests time in developing others. He pours his wisdom into resources and mentoring through Glorious Reflections, the online community that helps overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. For more info on Jerry, make sure and check out his website at jerryrmeek.com - we’ve linked to this in the show notes. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E11: Obstacles, Effectiveness & Generosity w/ Jerry Meek full Vast Media Jerry is a legendary luxury home builder, leader, and author. The carpentry business he started with his dad as a young man is now Desert Star Construction — the iconic building company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress. Beyond construction, Jerry has a deep desire to help overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. Leveraging his personal and professional hardship and real-world experiences, Jerry brings fresh perspective to leading people and organizations as he serves as a wise shepherd and mentor to today’s Christian marketplace and ministry leaders alike. In addition to serving as Founder and CEO of Desert Star Construction, Jerry invests time in developing others. He pours his wisdom into resources and mentoring through https://jerryrmeek.com/ (Glorious Reflections), the online community that helps overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. For more info on Jerry, make sure and check out his website at https://jerryrmeek.com/ (jerryrmeek.com) - we’ve linked to this in the show notes. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Jerry is a legendary luxury home builder, leader, and author. The carpentry business he started with his dad as a young man is now Desert Star Construction — the iconic building company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress. Beyond construction, Jerry has a deep desire to help overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. Leveraging his personal and professional hardship and real-world experiences, Jerry brings fresh perspective to leading people and organizations as he serves as a wise shepherd and mentor to today’s Christian marketplace and ministry leaders alike. In addition to serving as Founder & CEO of Desert Star Construction, Jerry invests time in developing others. He pours his wisdom into resources and mentoring through Glorious Reflections, the online community that helps overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. For more info on Jerry, make sure and check out his website at jerryrmeek.com - we’ve linked to this in the show notes. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Jerry is a legendary luxury home builder, leader, and author. The carpentry business he started with his dad as a young man is now Desert Star Construction — the iconic building company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress. Beyond construction, Jerry has a deep desire to help overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership. Leveraging his personal and professional hardship and real-world experiences, Jerry brings fresh perspective to leading people and organizations as he serves as a wise shepherd and mentor to today’s Christian marketplace and ministry leaders alike.

In addition to serving as Founder & CEO of Desert Star Construction, Jerry invests time in developing others. He pours his wisdom into resources and mentoring through Glorious Reflections, the online community that helps overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership.

For more info on Jerry, make sure and check out his website at jerryrmeek.com - we’ve linked to this in the show notes.

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]]> 3634 no Bonus Episode: Conversation w/ Tim Sweetman, Dean & Michael from the Mission & Margin Podcast https://kings-priests.captivate.fm In this bonus episode, we talk with Tim Sweetman of the Mission & Margin podcast about running a business as a Christian, the importance of excellence, and the bi-vocational pastor. We also talk about practical steps business owners can take to help the idea that Christian businesses are inherently less profitable or have lower standards, and they talk through some helpful ways Christians can think about economics.  Follow Tim Sweetman: https://twitter.com/timsweetman Mission and Margin: https://www.missionandmargin.co/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0000 Bonus Episode: Conversation w/ Tim Sweetman, Dean & Michael from the Mission & Margin Podcast full Vast Media In this bonus episode, we talk with Tim Sweetman of the https://www.missionandmargin.co/ (Mission and Margin) podcast about running a business as a Christian, the importance of excellence, and the bi-vocational pastor. We also talk about practical steps business owners can take to help the idea that Christian businesses are inherently less profitable or have lower standards, and they talk through some helpful ways Christians can think about economics. Follow Tim Sweetman: https://twitter.com/timsweetman (https://twitter.com/timsweetman) Mission and Margin: https://www.missionandmargin.co/ (https://www.missionandmargin.co/) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In this bonus episode, we talk with Tim Sweetman of the Mission & Margin podcast about running a business as a Christian, the importance of excellence, and the bi-vocational pastor. We also talk about practical steps business owners can take to help the idea that Christian businesses are inherently less profitable or have lower standards, and they talk through some helpful ways Christians can think about economics.  Follow Tim Sweetman: https://twitter.com/timsweetman Mission and Margin: https://www.missionandmargin.co/ Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  In this bonus episode, we talk with Tim Sweetman of the Mission & Margin podcast about running a business as a Christian, the importance of excellence, and the bi-vocational pastor.

We also talk about practical steps business owners can take to help the idea that Christian businesses are inherently less profitable or have lower standards, and they talk through some helpful ways Christians can think about economics. 

Follow Tim Sweetman: https://twitter.com/timsweetman

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]]> 3661 no E10: Are You a Creator or Business Builder? https://kings-priests.captivate.fm This week the guys talk about the creator economy, building in public and the democratization of information. Mentioned in the Show: Not Boring by Packy McCormick: https://www.notboring.co/ Acquired Episode on Standard Oil: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/standard-oil-part-i Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E10: Are You a Creator or Business Builder? full Vast Media This week the guys talk about the creator economy, building in public and the democratization of information. Mentioned in the Show: Not Boring by Packy McCormick: https://www.notboring.co/ (https://www.notboring.co/) Acquired Episode on Standard Oil: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/standard-oil-part-i (https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/standard-oil-part-i) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. This week the guys talk about the creator economy, building in public and the democratization of information. Mentioned in the Show: Not Boring by Packy McCormick: https://www.notboring.co/ Acquired Episode on Standard Oil: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/standard-oil-part-i Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  This week the guys talk about the creator economy, building in public and the democratization of information.

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Not Boring by Packy McCormick: https://www.notboring.co/

Acquired Episode on Standard Oil: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/standard-oil-part-i

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]]> 2230 no E09: Understanding First Principles https://kings-priests.captivate.fm E09: Understanding First Principles  Many of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in often reference first principles thinking as having been critical to their success. A first principle is a foundational, basic assumption. One that cannot be deduced or broken down any further. In simple terms first principles are foundational truths don’t require any additional assumptions. Elon Musk Explaining First Principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3sBlRgzTI James Clear on First Principles: https://jamesclear.com/first-principles Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Sun, 30 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 E09: Understanding First Principles full Vast Media E09: Understanding First Principles Many of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in often reference first principles thinking as having been critical to their success. A first principle is a foundational, basic assumption. One that cannot be deduced or broken down any further. In simple terms first principles are foundational truths don’t require any additional assumptions. Elon Musk Explaining First Principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3sBlRgzTI James Clear on First Principles: https://jamesclear.com/first-principles Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. E09: Understanding First Principles  Many of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in often reference first principles thinking as having been critical to their success. A first principle is a foundational, basic assumption. One that cannot be deduced or broken down any further. In simple terms first principles are foundational truths don’t require any additional assumptions. Elon Musk Explaining First Principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3sBlRgzTI James Clear on First Principles: https://jamesclear.com/first-principles Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  E09: Understanding First Principles 

Many of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in often reference first principles thinking as having been critical to their success.

A first principle is a foundational, basic assumption. One that cannot be deduced or broken down any further. In simple terms first principles are foundational truths don’t require any additional assumptions.

Elon Musk Explaining First Principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3sBlRgzTI

James Clear on First Principles: https://jamesclear.com/first-principles

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]]> 2053 no E08: Growth, Focus & Peacetime vs Wartime https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Lessons from Snowflake CEO's new book "Amp it Up" and shutting down Michael's side hustle. We also answer listener questions about healthy ambition, work life balance & how to choose a co-founder. This Week in Start Ups Interview with Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsscSJf2GJg&t=481s Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000 E08: Growth, Focus & Peacetime vs Wartime full Vast Media Lessons from Snowflake CEO's new book "Amp it Up" and shutting down Michael's side hustle. We also answer listener questions about healthy ambition, work life balance and how to choose a co-founder. This Week in Start Ups Interview with Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsscSJf2GJgandt=481s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsscSJf2GJgandt=481s) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Lessons from Snowflake CEO's new book "Amp it Up" and shutting down Michael's side hustle. We also answer listener questions about healthy ambition, work life balance & how to choose a co-founder. This Week in Start Ups Interview with Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsscSJf2GJg&t=481s Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Lessons from Snowflake CEO's new book "Amp it Up" and shutting down Michael's side hustle. We also answer listener questions about healthy ambition, work life balance & how to choose a co-founder.

This Week in Start Ups Interview with Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsscSJf2GJg&t=481s

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]]> 2867 no E07: How to Build as the World Goes Back to Normal https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Kings & Priests is a new podcast from VAST.FAITH and is a community of Kingdom minded builders talking entrepreneurship, tech & the theology of building. This week we talk Gen Z job loyalty, advice for founders in the current climate & how to build as the world goes back to normal. Subscribe to Kings & Priests: https://kings-priests.captivate.fm/ Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000 E07: How to Build as the World Goes Back to Normal full Vast Media Kings and Priests is a new podcast from https://www.vast.faith/ (VAST.FAITH) and is a community of Kingdom minded builders talking entrepreneurship, tech and the theology of building. This week we talk Gen Z job loyalty, advice for founders in the current climate and how to build as the world goes back to normal. Subscribe to Kings and Priests: https://kings-priests.captivate.fm/ (https://kings-priests.captivate.fm/) Find complete show notes on our site https://my.captivate.fm/www.vast.faith (www.vast.faith) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Kings & Priests is a new podcast from VAST.FAITH and is a community of Kingdom minded builders talking entrepreneurship, tech & the theology of building. This week we talk Gen Z job loyalty, advice for founders in the current climate & how to build as the world goes back to normal. Subscribe to Kings & Priests: https://kings-priests.captivate.fm/ Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Kings & Priests is a new podcast from VAST.FAITH and is a community of Kingdom minded builders talking entrepreneurship, tech & the theology of building.

This week we talk Gen Z job loyalty, advice for founders in the current climate & how to build as the world goes back to normal.

Subscribe to Kings & Priests: https://kings-priests.captivate.fm/

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]]> 2443 no Interview Series: Living a Missional Life w/ Tyler Prieb https://kings-priests.captivate.fm There are new cultural frontiers everywhere - in our cities, our digital spaces, our industries, and more. At the same time, the “surface area for new ideas” has never been broader. Someone is going to create the future. So, we believe the best thing we can do is help shape it. -Missional Labs In E19 we talk with Tyler Prieb, founder of Missional Labs about missional leverage, design thinking, and living a missional life. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VastFaith Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakesweetman Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhittle Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Interview Series: Living a Missional Life w/ Tyler Prieb bonus Vast Media There are new cultural frontiers everywhere - in our cities, our digital spaces, our industries, and more. At the same time, the “surface area for new ideas” has never been broader. Someone is going to create the future. So, we believe the best thing we can do is help shape it. -Missional Labs In E19 we talk with Tyler Prieb, founder of Missional Labs about missional leverage, design thinking, and living a missional life. Find complete show notes and links on our site https://my.captivate.fm/www.vast.faith. (www.vast.faith.) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/ (https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/VastFaith (https://twitter.com/VastFaith) Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakesweetman (https://www.instagram.com/jakesweetman) Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhittle (https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhittle) Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. There are new cultural frontiers everywhere - in our cities, our digital spaces, our industries, and more. At the same time, the “surface area for new ideas” has never been broader. Someone is going to create the future. So, we believe the best thing we can do is help shape it. -Missional Labs In E19 we talk with Tyler Prieb, founder of Missional Labs about missional leverage, design thinking, and living a missional life. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VastFaith Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakesweetman Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhittle Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  There are new cultural frontiers everywhere - in our cities, our digital spaces, our industries, and more. At the same time, the “surface area for new ideas” has never been broader. Someone is going to create the future. So, we believe the best thing we can do is help shape it. -Missional Labs

In E19 we talk with Tyler Prieb, founder of Missional Labs about missional leverage, design thinking, and living a missional life.

Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith.

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]]> 2882 no E06: Goals, NFT's, Being Scrappy & Why Silicon Valley is Loving Faith Based Products https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Mike and Dean talk goal setting, buying NFT's, and about the $143 million invested into faith based start ups in 2021. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000 E06: Goals, NFT's, Being Scrappy & Why Silicon Valley is Loving Faith Based Products full Vast Media Mike and Dean talk goal setting, buying NFT's, and about the $143 million invested into faith based start ups in 2021. Find complete show notes on our site https://my.captivate.fm/www.vast.faith (www.vast.faith) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Mike and Dean talk goal setting, buying NFT's, and about the $143 million invested into faith based start ups in 2021. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Mike and Dean talk goal setting, buying NFT's, and about the $143 million invested into faith based start ups in 2021.

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]]> 2815 no E03: Should You Quit Your Job & Start a Business? https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Quitting your job to start a business and what should you build first, an audience or a product? Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 E03: Should You Quit Your Job & Start a Business? full Vast Media Quitting your job to start a business and what should you build first, an audience or a product? Find complete show notes on our site https://my.captivate.fm/www.vast.faith (www.vast.faith) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Quitting your job to start a business and what should you build first, an audience or a product? Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Quitting your job to start a business and what should you build first, an audience or a product?

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]]> 1875 no E04: Does the Market Want Your Product? https://kings-priests.captivate.fm What is product market fit and how do you know if you've reached it? Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 E04: Does the Market Want Your Product? full Vast Media What is product market fit and how do you know if you've reached it? Find complete show notes on our site https://my.captivate.fm/www.vast.faith (www.vast.faith) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. What is product market fit and how do you know if you've reached it? Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  What is product market fit and how do you know if you've reached it?

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]]> 2580 no E05: Thinking About Macro Events & Start Up Terminology Explained https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Mike and Dean define some start up terms and then discuss how founders should look at macro events, market conditions and news headlines when building a business. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 E05: Thinking About Macro Events & Start Up Terminology Explained full Vast Media Mike and Dean define some start up terms and then discuss how founders should look at macro events, market conditions and news headlines when building a business. Find complete show notes on our site https://my.captivate.fm/www.vast.faith (www.vast.faith) Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Mike and Dean define some start up terms and then discuss how founders should look at macro events, market conditions and news headlines when building a business. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Mike and Dean define some start up terms and then discuss how founders should look at macro events, market conditions and news headlines when building a business.

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]]> 2749 no E02: Biblical Capitalism, Participation Trophies & the Beauty of a Marketplace https://kings-priests.captivate.fm Capitalism as a tool to build the kingdom, the beautify of a free market and why only 1% of millennials tithe to their local church. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0000 E02: Biblical Capitalism, Participation Trophies & the Beauty of a Marketplace full Vast Media Capitalism as a tool to build the kingdom, the beautify of a free market and why only 1% of millennials tithe to their local church. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. Capitalism as a tool to build the kingdom, the beautify of a free market and why only 1% of millennials tithe to their local church. Find complete show notes on our site www.vast.faith Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Capitalism as a tool to build the kingdom, the beautify of a free market and why only 1% of millennials tithe to their local church.

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]]> 2357 no E01: If the Motivation is to Get Rich You've Missed the Point https://kings-priests.captivate.fm In episode 1, Dean and Mike talk about the vision for the podcast, a biblical approach to capitalism and why the world needs entrepreneurs driven by a desire to build to Kingdom of God. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 E01: If the Motivation is to Get Rich You've Missed the Point full Vast Media In episode 1, Dean and Mike talk about the vision for the podcast, a biblical approach to capitalism and why the world needs entrepreneurs driven by a desire to build to Kingdom of God. Find complete show notes and links on our site www.vast.faith. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on Instagram, https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. In episode 1, Dean and Mike talk about the vision for the podcast, a biblical approach to capitalism and why the world needs entrepreneurs driven by a desire to build to Kingdom of God. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  In episode 1, Dean and Mike talk about the vision for the podcast, a biblical approach to capitalism and why the world needs entrepreneurs driven by a desire to build to Kingdom of God.

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