Stuart (the Yank) and Tom (the Brit) unpack what risk really looks like when you’re building a business for God’s glory. Drawing on Tom’s journey with Knox Thomas and Stuart’s work at Page50 Marketing & Media, they show how a strong work ethic, biblical obedience, and smart networking can turn perceived risk into lasting opportunity for your family and your community.
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Reframing perceived risk with a Christ-centered mindset
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Feeding large families through entrepreneurship instead of salaried jobs
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Paying fair wages and keeping money circulating in local economies
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Using business as a vehicle for community engagement and cultural change
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Linking success to obedience—Sabbath rest, tithing, and honest marketing
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Seeing ownership as a tool for sanctification, legacy, and blessing others
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Leveraging networking and creativity to spot new opportunities
By the end of the episode, you’ll hear practical startup tips, motivation to step out in faith, and an invitation to join a growing network of Christian entrepreneurs who want to educate, motivate, and connect like-minded business owners.
https://page50.com/
https://knoxthomas.co.uk/
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - A Brit and a Kiwi: Talk Business
- (00:01:11) - Do You Need Knox Thomas to Protect You?
- (00:02:35) - Startups are risky, but so is life
- (00:03:08) - Single Income earners
- (00:04:17) - UK society's moral direction
- (00:05:57) - Not Chasing Success
- (00:11:35) - Blessing the Church Through Business
- (00:19:23) - A Saint Steward: Working for the Kingdom
- (00:19:51) - Family life in England
- (00:22:11) - Self-Employment and the Perceived Risk
- (00:26:42) - Reasons Why I Quit My Business
- (00:29:21) - The Next Step: Starting a Business
- (00:35:48) - Look for a small company in the UK
- (00:38:24) - What Would You Do to Start a Business?
- (00:40:35) - A Brit and A Yank Talk Business
