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The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast

The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast

De: Chris Yonker
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 In The Secret Thoughts of CEOs and Business Leaders we discuss the real things that are holding you back from a life of joy, peace and happiness. Our guests are other High Achievers who know that life is short and that finding ways to live in alignment with what we truly desire is vital for us to live a truly congruent and fulfilled life. Join us as we unlock the mindset and strategies necessary to get there, generate even bigger outcomes, and connect to something greater-- all without sacrificing what matters most.©2020 Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Addison Williams

    Addison Williams
    Jul 7 2025

    Christian Capitalist Podcast

    With Rich Sanders

    Entrepreneurship as a Calling with Addison Williams

    In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders sits down with Addison Williams, Regional Director of Community at Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Addison shares his powerful journey from the baseball field to the frontlines of Christian entrepreneurship, community building, and kingdom impact. Together, they explore how faith intersects with business, why excellence matters, and how even the smallest act of generosity can ripple through eternity.

    Addison discusses the importance of “guarding the hour,” slowing down to reflect, and cultivating meaningful community among entrepreneurs. He offers actionable wisdom on stewardship vs. ownership, finding your “why,” and making work deeply meaningful even in a world full of distraction and pressure to perform. Whether you're a solopreneur, investor, or nonprofit founder, this conversation will refocus your heart on what truly matters.

    In This Episode:

    • 01:00 Life in Northwest Arkansas & Coaching Youth Softball
    • 04:00 Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Awakening the Call to Create
    • 08:00 From Solopreneur to Community: Breaking the Isolation
    • 13:00 The 12 Marks of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur
    • 17:00 Excellence vs. Perfectionism in Kingdom Business
    • 21:00 A Founder’s Heart: Fighting Human Trafficking Through Business
    • 26:00 Slowing Down: Why Guarding the Hour Changes Everything
    • 35:00 Marketplace Ministry, Elevators & Divine Interruptions
    • 46:00 The Call to Stewardship, Generosity & Eternal ROI
    • 55:30 Addison’s Definition of a Christian Capitalist

    Quotes:

    • “We all have impact. And we need to respect the impact we’ve been given.” [42:35]
    • “We don't have to go overseas to be missionaries. The marketplace is the mission field.” [46:00]
    • “A Christian Capitalist is someone who sews everything together work, generosity, and restoration.” [57:55]

    Relevant Links:

    · Christian Capitalist Website

    • Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
    • Faith Driven Investor: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org
    • The Call to Create (video series): https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/content-library/call-to-create
    • Join the Faith Driven Newsletter: Newsletter Signup

    Books Mentioned:
    • Start With Why by Simon Sinek
    • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
    • Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
    • Halftime by Bob Buford
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  • What if growth isn't the goal?

    What if growth isn't the goal?
    Jun 17 2025
    Secret Thoughts of CEOS Ep. 136 What if growth isn't the goal? with Perrin DesPortes In this deeply reflective and energizing episode, Chris Yonker and Perrin DesPortes engage in a rare bidirectional dialogue, unpacking the hidden costs of ambition, the personal reckoning that comes with burnout, and the awakening that’s possible when business success is aligned with inner fulfillment. Perrin, founder of The Next Level Executive, shares his evolution from a high-powered career in dental distribution and M&A to building a purpose-driven coaching practice for healthcare entrepreneurs. Together, they explore the illusions of success, the cultural shifts shaping dentistry and family business today, and how to create a life, and business, you actually want to live in. This is a conversation about course correction, conscious entrepreneurship, and building legacy from the inside out. Timestamps 02:00 - Meet Perrin DesPortes and his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship 08:45 - Chris shares his path out of 3M and into legacy-centered coaching 16:15 - Why many entrepreneurs wake up inside a life they don’t want 22:50 - Burnout, overwork, and boredom: what triggers the desire for change 29:40 - Dentistry’s consolidation, private equity, and chasing someone else’s dream 38:10 - The power of clarity: asking “What do I really want?” 44:55 - Family business succession, ego, identity, and the real work of letting go 52:35 - The sacred role of the advisor: holding discomfort and navigating emotional fire 58:00 - Partnerships, misalignment, and the silent cost of avoidance 1:04:20 - Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be lonely: the value of coaching and counsel 1:09:00 - Resources, next steps, and how to work with Perrin or Chris Quotes · "Bored people make bad business decisions because they start chasing a dream that’s not even their own."[22:50] · "Wherever you go, you take yourself with you."[41:35] · "Entrepreneurship can be a very lonely road - but it doesn’t have to be."[1:04:20] Websites: fambizforum.com. www.chrisyonker.com The Next Level Executive https://www.facebook.com/PerrinDesPortesNLE https://www.youtube.com/@PerrinDesPortes https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetperrin/ Perrin DesPortes is the Founder of The Next Level Executive. He is a Washington & Lee University graduate and earned his MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Perrin has over 25 years of experience in the business side of dentistry, having run three different business units for Patterson Dental Supply over a 15-year career. For the last decade, he has built and exited two very successful start-ups in TUSK Partners and Polaris Healthcare Partners, both of which focus in the Group Practice Consulting and Transactional space. Perrin is happily married with an 11 year-old daughter at home. In his spare time, he is an avid cyclist; enjoys cooking and reading; and loves good red wine and strong coffee. The Next Level Executive combines Perrin’s decades of experience working in Corporate America and consulting directly with healthcare entrepreneurs on their growth journey all distilled into actionable content and practical wisdom. Next Level Executives have: · clarity in understanding how their business truly fits together · confidence in their ability to lead from a position of strength · an edge to make the right decisions at the right time If you’ve mastered practice ownership and are wanting to evolve from “a Clinician who owns a Practice to an Entrepreneur who leads a Business,” then you need to focus on your own professional development to become a more effective executive – and becoming a more effective executive is what The Next Level Executive is all about…
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