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ISI Brotherhood Podcast

A podcast for growth-minded Christian businessmen who desire momentum and accountability in their business, family, finances, faith, and personal wellness. Each week, Aaron Walker, also known as Big A, shares authentically from decades of business ownership, marriage, and raising a family. He takes on listener questions and deep-dive into FORGE episodes with tried and tested co-hosts. Subscribe and visit our website https://www.isibrotherhood.com/podcast

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38:04

106. 3 Reasons Why Your Business Won't Make It

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/10/15

"Without vision, the people perish." Ever wonder why some businesses end up flushed down the drain? We discuss how to avoid the most common traps entrepreneurs find themselves in that often lead to dead-end companies with no way to scale or grow. We lay out the ways of maintaining a consistent vision and a direction in your business and how that lays the groundwork for passionate and talented employees that keep the business running smoothly. If you're ready to change these 3 things...

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43:16

105. Should I Turn My Hobby Into a Business?

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/10/09

Should you turn your hobby into a business? Jim Cockrum joins us on today's episode to give us a fresh, Biblical perspective on whether or not you should follow your passion–and his countercultural answer will probably surprise you! Jim is convinced that the key to business success is explicitly much easier than you think, although it might ruffle some feathers. Hint: It's not about whether your passionate about your business or not. Key Takeaways:Why you're asking the wrong questio...

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34:28

104. The Counterintuitive Way to 10x Your Life

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/10/01

"Most people are looking to cut–how can we make just a little money? It's all about the bottom line." Are you running yourself into the ground every day to make things work? Most business guys are working overtime to make the extra dollar and 10x their financial situation by the end of the year. Some are overworked just to make ends meet. How can these guys 10x their lives? How did Big A succeed in having several successful businesses by the age of 50? Today's episode is all about making...

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57:20

103. THE FORGE: How to Fire People and the Tragic...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/09/24

"You’re okay to go bankrupt for the sake of helping somebody?" For Tony, our mystery operations manager, the answer is, unfortunately, yes. Tony is waging war against himself in this episode of THE FORGE. His employees aren't showing up for work, his "compassion" is running the show, and his customers are suffering for it.How can he fire people he wants to help? Isn't compassion worth the cost of quality control? Him and the business he works for is in a cycle of indecision and conflict ...

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43:06

102. 4 Must-Have Traits Every Solopreneur Needs

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/09/17

Do you have what it takes to be a solopreneur? Distractions in this day and age can derail your progress more than ever, and if you aren't practicing the right traits, you'll soon get burned out. So how do you do maintain a successful business as a solopreneur?If you've ever wondered what is truly necessary to make it successfully as a solopreneur, take it from two guys who scaled their companies from the ground up to multi-million dollar companies: these four must-have traits need to be at t...

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47:10

101. “I Can Do It Better Than Everyone Else” (said...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/09/10

“If you want time and freedom, you have to lead others to get there.” Seth Buechley joins us to define the crux of business failure and crappy leadership. There is truth that you can faster alone, but you can go farther together. Today we talk about practical positives to delegating and how to delegate WELL. We need to create systems and processes, define specific Key Result Areas for our employees, and cultivate a mindset that serves the success of everyone. We cannot scale without empo...

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39:25

100. Do We Celebrate Our Wins Enough?

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Do you know how to celebrate? On our 100th episode, we share transformative stories about significant financial windfalls that taught us the power of celebration. Discover why celebrating your wins, big or small, can skyrocket your motivation and satisfaction in both business and personal life. Raised to remain humble and private, we initially found it challenging to share our successes openly. However, joining communities like Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI) helped us embrace a culture of cele...

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62:06

99. THE FORGE: Can Bobby Transition to Attracting...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/08/27

"You've been selling to the kitchen table, and you need to be selling to the board room." When the real estate market came to a grinding halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bobby, a seasoned real estate developer, faced unprecedented challenges. Listen to his raw and emotional recount of navigating through financial turmoil, making tough decisions like laying off a lot of his staff, and the immense weight of responsibility he felt for his employees and their families. Bobby's story isn't ...

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47:48

98. Your Marriage Affects Your Business More Than You...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/08/20

"Work to find the truth." Do you ever harbor bitterness or apathy toward your wife for not giving support in building your business? Is she often more afraid for the future when discussing business ventures? Big A and Wally recount times in both their lives when their wives didn't want anything to do with the business–and how they got through those seasons. Big A confesses a frustrating disagreement with Robin that left him unable to focus on his business, while Wally explains how Sonia'...

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40:04

97. 3 Unsuspecting Ways to Simplify Your Life

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/08/13

"If you’re facing financial problems, relationship problems, starting your business… what do you do to simplify your life?" Charlie Cichetti shares his transformative, chaotic journey from a tech start up to a successful business exit. How did he simplify his life from starting his business to selling it? Key Takeaways:How do you get rid of the fear that if you don't follow the next fad, you'll lose your customers? How do you let go of opportunities when you're too busy to do everyt...

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46:53

96. What Every Guy Thinks About All the Time

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/08/06

"It’s not too late going forward, just focus on what’s ahead of you, not what’s behind you." Guys think about four things: sex, finances, time, and relationships. We're skipping over sex today to discuss HOW to think about the other 3 on the list to become a successful man who adds significance and value to the world around him. Hear firsthand how regular conversations and planning with your wife can reduce stress, foster harmony, and reveal unexpected opportunities for more time for wha...

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52:06

95. THE FORGE: Who Should You Turn to For Advice?

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/07/30

How can we effectively sift through well-meaning advice to find what truly aligns with God's will for us?Through shared personal experiences, we highlight the necessity of being open and vulnerable to receive quality guidance. Your trainer at the gym might not need to be a believer to advise you on something, but should your trusted advisors be believers? And what if you don't want advice at all and would rather just figure it out yourself?Key Takeaways:Criteria for advisors vs. trusted ...

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38:28

94. 3 Reasons You Can't Get to the Next Step in Your...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/07/23

"If I don’t have the right resources and the right people around me, I tend to start making decisions that are outside the scope of my knowledge base… that gets really risky." There's always a chance you might get stuck, no matter where you are in your business. You can get stuck when you're starting off, you can get stuck with team members that just won't move the needle, and you can get stuck when you've arrived at the view from the top.What do we do when we don't know what to do next?...

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39:40

93. What is Business Success?

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/07/16

"The numbers tell the story of where you've been, where you are, and where you wanna go.” How do you define "success" in your own life? Are you looking to break even, pay yourself, or reach that million dollar mark annually? Are these what truly defines "business success"? Defining success for yourself is key to building a business that works for you, your team, and your customers. What if redefining success could completely transform your life? Learn the four benchmarks we created that ...

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52:21

92. An Optimist, a Pessimist, and a Realist Walk Into...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/07/09

Optimist vs. Pessimist vs. Realist: the game is on. “You’re not going to change who you are at your core, but... you can train your brain to create new habits.” Are you an optimist, pessimist, or a realist? Why does this matter in business, and how can it help be a better leader? You'll hear opposing viewpoints today as Big A and Wally discuss the differences and strengths of optimists, realists, and pessimists. Does one "win" over the other? We discuss the importance of blending differe...

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37:09

91. How to Honor Our Past Milestones to Build a...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/07/02

The key to the future is our past. As the leader of your business and your family, have you considered the gravity of honoring your past? Not just our wonderful American heritage, but memories of your past mistakes and successes, too?Why would two business guys care about writing Scripture on the studs of their home or going back to the exact spot where one of them got saved at 8 years old? We discuss how building a legacy by celebrating wins and setting up boundaries after our mistakes lays ...

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57:08

THE FORGE: How to Argue With Your Wife

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/06/25

“The mess of wrong timing is nearly always better than holding it [in].” Has it been a struggle wondering how to bring up certain issues with your wife? Do you ever wonder whether you should let an issue go or really hash it out? Today the four of us in THE FORGE explore how different couples manage difficult conversations, highlighting the importance of timing, patience, and humor in maintaining a healthy relationship.Key Takeaways:How to communicate effectively with your personality typeHow...

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48:11

89. Everything is "Figureoutable," Right?

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/06/18

"We can’t control anything… except our attitude–that we are in 100% percent control of.” Can everything truly be figured out? Big A and Wally have their own opinions about whether changing your mindset can change the way you figure out your biggest issues. Ever considered how persistence and creativity can turn seemingly insurmountable obstacles into opportunities? Big A tells how he transformed a burned-down building into a bustling business space. Key Takeaways:Is everything reall...

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52:49

88. Why Successful Business Owners Seek Out This #1...

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/06/11

"You’re not asking for someone to make your decisions for you, you’re saying 'I need more information than I can get on my own.'" When you become a successful business owner, you'll find you need unique perspectives more than ever because your decisions are more important than ever. Key Takeaways:Why success and loneliness often go togetherHow to make decisions that don't leave your business or family in a bad placeWhy do successful business owners look for deeper relationships? How...

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59:09

87. Why Relationships Matter More Than Anything Else

ISI Brotherhood Podcast ·

2024/06/04

“We’re not making the time to do the things that matter the most.” Why do relationships matter more than anything else in life? Big A and Wally unpack the profound significance of nurturing connections across all aspects of life—from business, to marriage, to best friends. We share our personal highs and lows in building these meaningful relationships, and Big A opens up about his friend telling him he didn't like Big A at first and how they eventually became best friends. Key Takeaways:...

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