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Episode 328: When the White House Calls: The Other Side of Comfort with Steve Preston

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Episode 328: When the White House Calls: The Other Side of Comfort with Steve Preston

In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, host Justin Forman interviews Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, about his journey from Wall Street banker to nonprofit leader. Steve shares how making a deal with God to never choose money, prestige, or power over calling led him through corporate America, government service, and eventually to Goodwill.

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In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, host Justin Forman sits down with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, to discuss his remarkable journey from Wall Street executive to nonprofit leader. Unlike the typical path of chasing wealth and status, Steve shares how he made intentional decisions to prioritize purpose over prestige throughout his career.

After starting at Lehman Brothers, Steve felt a tug that his faith was calling him toward a different path. He made a deal with God that he would “never make a decision for money, for prestige, or for power,” which ultimately led him to leave banking on the cusp of making partner. His journey continued through corporate America, government service (including running the Small Business Administration during Hurricane Katrina recovery), and eventually to Goodwill, where he now leads one of America’s most recognized nonprofit organizations.

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Episode 327: The Founder Timeline Myth: Mark McClain’s Path to IPO and Back

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Episode 327: The Founder Timeline Myth: Mark McClain’s Path to IPO and Back

After decades in tech, Mark McClain reveals the myth of the young founder and how his unprecedented journey—venture capital, private equity, two IPOs—taught him what matters. “The tiny overlap of people who share your worldview and have relevant business experience is super valuable,” McClain insists, challenging entrepreneurs to find their community before success isolates them. His SailPoint story proves that true entrepreneurship isn’t about age, but finding the right coaching, community, and courage at any stage.

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Mark McClain, founder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies, shares his non-traditional path to entrepreneurship after 10 years in corporate America. He discusses building a successful tech company with faith-based values, navigating multiple funding rounds (VC, PE, IPO, and back again), and balancing business ambition with family priorities.

[Chapters]

0:00 – Introduction

2:10 – Mark on South by Southwest and Austin’s tech scene

6:08 – The evolution of faith in the workplace

10:26 – Mark’s journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship

15:32 – Understanding SailPoint’s identity management technology

18:47 – AI as both threat and opportunity in cybersecurity

20:34 – Navigating different funding methods as an entrepreneur

24:15 – The value of community vs. coaching for entrepreneurs

29:01 – The importance of staying connected to church community

31:40 – Building a successful business without sacrificing family

35:29 – Four S’s of Christian leadership: Son, Sheep, Stock, and Stewardship

39:02 – A biblical perspective on retirement and stewardship

44:23 – Closing thoughts on community and faith

In this authentic conversation, Mark reveals:

- - Why success rates increase for entrepreneurs who start after age 35
  - The value of both peer community and expert coaching
  - How to stay connected to your faith while scaling a business
  - A biblical perspective on stewarding resources and opportunity
  - Practical advice for staying present with family while building a company

Episode 169 – Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions

Episode 168 – Empty the Storehouses with Eventide’s Finny Kuruvilla

Episode 167 – Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush

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Episode 326: When Death Knocked Twice: Travis Penfield’s Blueprint for Scaling During Crisis

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Episode 326: When Death Knocked Twice: Travis Penfield’s Blueprint for Scaling During Crisis

Can you build a thriving business while facing back-to-back life-threatening crises? Travis Penfield did exactly that, transforming his brush with death from a brain tumor and his wife’s cancer battle into clarity for scaling 49 Financial to 200+ advisors. His blueprint for bridging the trillion-dollar advisor succession gap prioritizes mentorship over metrics, revealing how personal trials became his greatest business advantage.

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KEY MOMENTS

Travis shares his recent experience meeting Jack Nicklaus and John Maxwell, highlighting Nicklaus’s emphasis on family over golf achievements
The powerful story of Travis’s brain tumor in 2016, requiring him to relearn basic functions
His wife Jacqueline’s cancer diagnosis and the emotional journey of shaving her head during chemotherapy
The doctor telling Travis to “prepare as if she’s gone” and taking his daughters to San Diego while contemplating single fatherhood
How these health crises fundamentally changed his approach to business success and identity

BUSINESS INSIGHTS

49 Financial’s three-pillar strategy: handling more complex issues, offering more services, and building more community
The company’s focus on young advisors (22-year-olds) in an industry where the average advisor is in their upper 50s
How 49 Financial is addressing the industry-wide 9% retention rate for new advisors
Travis’s shift from “quantity over quality” to “quality over quantity” in building his business
His vision for bridging the gap between aging advisors with trillions in assets and the next generation

FAITH PERSPECTIVE

How facing mortality transformed Travis’s relationship with God and clarity about priorities
The role of childlike faith in entrepreneurship versus the challenges of maintaining bold faith as a business matures
Using their platform to help clients turn “tax dollars into giving dollars” through strategic charitable planning
The daily struggle of enjoying present moments while awaiting his wife’s five-year cancer-free milestone

Quotable Moments:

“I think maybe a lot of entrepreneurs out there, it is so easy, even as believers, to make our business our identity. And it’s such a sneak.”
“It puts you in a different place in your faith when each one of you experience the thought of losing the other one within a day.”
“If the business doesn’t make it, it’s okay. If the business does hit that growth goal, it’s okay… I’m going home to my bride.”
“My heart and why 49, as long as I’m around, is going to be for the young person.”
“We’re going to turn tax dollars into giving dollars.”

Episode 169 – Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions

Episode 168 – Empty the Storehouses with Eventide’s Finny Kuruvilla

Episode 167 – Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush

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Episode 304: Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor

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Episode 304: Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor talks about how entrepreneurs can redeem their time.

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In this episode, Jordan Raynor discusses his book ‘Redeeming Your Time’ and how entrepreneurs can uniquely struggle to manage their time.

He emphasizes the importance of discerning the essential from the noise and finding peace in Christ before seeking productivity. Jordan also explores the concept of grace-based productivity and how Jesus can serve as a model for time management and shares some of the 32 practices from his book,

Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Your-Time-Principles-Purposeful/dp/0593193075

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