In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Carl Cox, a “recovering CPA,” strategic thinker, and one of the most authentic leaders I know. What starts as a conversation about strategy quickly turns into something much deeper: faith, fear, identity, and the courage it takes to show up fully as yourself.

Carl shares a powerful story about stepping onto a stage, abandoning the polished business persona, and speaking from the heart, and how that single decision transformed his business, his relationships, and the people in the room.

We talk about:

• Why authenticity is now a competitive advantage

• The real future of business in an AI-driven world

• Why relationships will always outperform tactics

• Execution vs. information — and why most people are stuck

• Faith, clarity, and confidence in direction

This episode isn’t about hype.

It’s about alignment.

And the freedom that comes when you stop pretending.

If you’re a business owner navigating uncertainty, pressure, or the rapid changes coming our way, this conversation is for you.

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