entrepreneurship
Dave Ramsey and His Entrepreneurial Story
One entrepreneurial venture that I personally enjoy, is the story of Dave Ramsey. Today, people know him as a millionaire who is famous for his trusted sourcing of financial advice. But he was not always this successful. At age 26, Dave Ramsey was bringing home a quarter of a million dollars a year and had…
Read MoreElevated Faith
Elevated Faith, a Christian clothing and jewelry brand that has flourished over the past seven years. Elevated Faith’s mission is to share purpose, hope, and love to a lost world. Founded by Josh Gander, he tells us about how he was lost in the world, but through faith he became new and so did his…
Read MoreChick-Fil-A & Hobby Lobby
Chick-Fil-A & Hobby Lobby Since I am going into business after college, I always thought it was interesting to hear how people bring their faith into the workplace. A lot of companies have core values that corelate to Christianity but not all are Christian. However, it is very neat to hear how Christian companies do…
Read MoreChick-Fil-A
Everyone knows the iconic logo, some call it “the Lord’s chicken.” It’s cult-like following has accumulated for good reason too. Chick-Fil-A has dominated the fast food market to deliver quality food, in an uplifting environment. Originating in Georgia, Chick-Fil-A began as an independent restaurant called the dwarf house. This is where he developed his famous…
Read MoreElevated Faith – #1 Blog Post
Elevated Faith I think the organization Elevated Faith is demonstrating entrepreneurial practices. The founder for Elevated Faith is Josh Gander. Josh Gander knew his purpose was to influence people positively and share the truth of his faith in God was what he valued the most. But Josh did not know or what his role in…
Read MoreMission in the Marketplace
Sometimes as Christians we can fail to see the world of business as having any connection or relevance to Christianity and spreading the Gospel, we tend to separate business and Christianity, and view these two things as separate options where we must pick one or the other. It is important to know however, that these…
Read MoreThe Purpose Hotel
The Purpose Hotel is an inspiring endeavor, it is truly an engine for change. Started by Jeremy Cowart, a freelance photographer had many hotel experiences traveling for his job. Jeremy was inspired by his experiences to develop a hotel, that through hospitality, made an impact on many different levels just by staying in one…
Read MoreNew Story: 3D Houses
In class, we watched a video from the Company New Story. They are a non-profit company who has many donors through Praxis to help communities fight homelessness. Their website says that they have donors called The Builders who pay for the operational expenses, so they can continue to serve and build houses. What makes them…
Read MoreJames Cash Penney
James Cash Penney was born in 1875 to an impoverished family who lived on a farm in Missouri. To teach his son the value of money and self-reliance, James’ father made him pay for his own clothes once he reached the age of eight. James showed entrepreneurial thinking at a very young age when he…
Read MoreBuy On Purpose
Simon Lee had been working for his father’s business for 7 years, and he and his family planned for him to eventually run the business. Things changed however, when Lee had the same dream 30 nights in a row. He dreamed a neon sign flashing the number 50. After much prayer and reflection, Lee eventually…
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