Work & Worldview

<p>Serial entrepreneur Kevon Saber shares his journey from a values-driven upbringing focused on hard work and financial achievement to a profound transformation through faith. He discusses the evolution of his values, the impact of entrepreneurship, and the importance of integrity in the marketplace. Kevon emphasizes the significance of helping others, fostering family cohesion, and the joy of making a positive impact through his work at Legacy Outcomes.</p><p></p><p><strong>Contact Information &amp; Business Links </strong></p><p>Personal LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevonsaber/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevonsaber/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Legacy Outcomes - Sell-Side M&amp;A </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://legacyoutcomes.com/">https://legacyoutcomes.com/</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/legacy-outcomes-sell-side-m-a/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/legacy-outcomes-sell-side-m-a/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Go Check Kids - Mobile Eye Exam App for Kids </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gocheckkids.com/">https://www.gocheckkids.com/</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocheckkids/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocheckkids/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>MyBackHub “first democratized, non-operative solution for back pain”</strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mybackhub.com/">https://mybackhub.com/</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mybackhub/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mybackhub/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Media References </strong></p><p>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Therefore I earn a small commission on purchases from the following Amazon links - and every bit helps support this channel!</p><p></p><p><strong>Book: Choosing God’s Best: Wisdom for a Lifelong Romance</strong></p><p>by Ron Raunikar - "He spent 30-40 years counseling."</p><p>(hardcover: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3MFXY9o">https://amzn.to/3MFXY9o</a> | paperback: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3MJc2in">https://amzn.to/3MJc2in</a> | kindle: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3KXgYj8">https://amzn.to/3KXgYj8</a> )</p><p></p><p><strong>The 10 Drivers of Organizational Impact</strong></p><p>by Brett Johnson</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brettjohnson.biz/10-pmodel">https://www.brettjohnson.biz/10-pmodel</a></p>

<p>Brand and corporate strategist Alex M H Smith shares insights about his upbringing, values, and the journey that led him to become a contrarian thinker in the fields of advertising, marketing, and ultimately strategy. He discusses the challenges of defining personal values, the cultural observations he made during his time in America, and how his contrarian nature shaped his career path. Alex emphasizes the importance of intuition in strategy, the limitations of AI compared to human creativity, and the joy of finding flow in one’s being and work.</p><p></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7OhSP3HFYNQ">https://youtu.be/7OhSP3HFYNQ</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Alex M H Smith Contact Information &amp; Links</strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://basicarts.org">https://basicarts.org</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMHSmith">https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMHSmith</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexmhsmith/">https://www.instagram.com/alexmhsmith/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Book References</strong></p><p>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Therefore I earn a small commission on purchases from the following Amazon links–and every bit helps support this channel!</p><p><strong>No Bullsh*t Strategy: A Founder’s Guide to Gaining Competitive Advantage with a Strategy That Actually Works</strong></p><p>By Alex M H Smith</p><p>(paperback: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4qbdzME">https://amzn.to/4qbdzME</a> | kindle: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4qbdzME">https://amzn.to/4qbdzME</a>)</p><p></p><p><strong>Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant</strong></p><p>by W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne</p><p>(hardcover: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4rVjqaA">https://amzn.to/4rVjqaA</a> | paperback: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4pEzUlY">https://amzn.to/4pEzUlY</a>)</p><p></p><p><strong>The Matter with Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World</strong></p><p>by Ian McGilchrist</p><p>(hardcover: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/48O8G5a">https://amzn.to/48O8G5a</a> | paperback: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/48O8G5a">https://amzn.to/48O8G5a</a>)</p><p></p><p><strong>Video Reference</strong></p><p>Short video of Rory Sutherland on post-rationalization:</p><p><strong>Why Creativity Embraces Contradiction</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itgpxtauJyY&amp;t=37s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itgpxtauJyY&amp;t=37s</a></p><p></p>

<p>In this episode, Emmy-winning storyteller, writer, and producer Ken Fay shares his journey starting with a faith-driven upbringing through to becoming a successful filmmaker and storyteller. He discusses the importance of community, the evolution of his career, and the values that guide his work in storytelling. Ken emphasizes the significance of authenticity and the deeper narratives behind every story, encouraging aspiring filmmakers to find their voice and embrace their creativity.</p><p><strong>Links to Ken Fay’s Contact and Companies </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenrfay/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenrfay/</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kenfaycom.wixsite.com/krfcreatives">https://kenfaycom.wixsite.com/krfcreatives</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Carrie Greene of Four Smart Girls, LLC (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://foursmartgirls.com/">https://foursmartgirls.com/</a>) for suggesting this episode's guest Ken Fay.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://workandworldview.com">https://workandworldview.com</a> </p><p>Keywords </p><p>faith, community, filmmaking, storytelling, career development, production, authenticity, mentorship, creativity, personal growth</p>

<p>In this episode, Jackson Alves shares his journey from a small city in Brazil to becoming a successful artist and graphic designer in the United States. He discusses the values instilled in him during his upbringing, his early passion for art, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Jackson emphasizes the importance of education, teaching, and the challenges he faced while transitioning to a new culture and language. He also highlights the significance of personal values in his work and the necessity of creating personal projects to attract commissions. Throughout the conversation, he offers valuable advice for aspiring artists, stressing the importance of self-belief and persistence.</p><p></p><p>Links to Jackson Alves </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacksonalves.shop/">https://jacksonalves.shop/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacksonalves.com/">https://jacksonalves.com/</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/letterjack">https://www.instagram.com/letterjack</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/letterjack/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/letterjack/</a></p><p></p><p>Special Thanks </p><p>To Justin Bua (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://justinbua.com/">https://justinbua.com/</a>) for featuring Jackson Alves on his Instagram channel (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/justinbua/">https://www.instagram.com/justinbua/</a>)</p><p></p><p>Keywords </p><p>Jackson Alves, art, graphic design, teaching, personal values, faith, Brazil, United States, creativity, digital art, calligraphy</p>

<p>In this episode, Casey Bickhardt, CEO of GEMCO Mixers and Advanced Powder Solutions, shares her journey from childhood values to leading two companies. She discusses the importance of hard work, accountability, and curiosity in leadership. Casey reflects on the challenges faced during economic downturns and emphasizes the significance of stakeholder engagement and core values in decision-making. Her experiences highlight how personal growth and adaptability are essential in navigating the complexities of business leadership.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Casey Bickhardt and Her Companies</p><p>02:15 Values growing up</p><p>04:43 Childhood Value • Learning from the Ground Up</p><p>06:01 Childhood Value • Process Planning and Efficiency</p><p>06:24 Childhood Value • Time Value of Money and Planning</p><p>07:49 Childhood Value • Service &amp; Giving Back</p><p>08:17 Rules and their interpretations </p><p>09:40 Work, Values, and Differing Interpretations of Rules</p><p>10:47 Humility and Curiosity Yield Tools to Motivate Others</p><p>12:45 Curiosity and the 'Infinitely Curious'</p><p>13:23 The Family Business</p><p>16:38 Transition to CEO • Just before a CGMP Audit!</p><p>18:09 Working Two Shifts &amp; Building Processes and Procedures from Scratch</p><p>18:59 Work Ethic + Ambition + Drive </p><p>19:33 Lessons Learned • Night Shifts, Deep Holes, Automation, and Faith</p><p>20:33 Increased responsibility increases faith</p><p>22:35 Managing Two Companies: The Journey Continues</p><p>24:14 Purchasing • Brings Insights about Processes, Parts &amp; Manufacturing</p><p>25:29 Engineering • Leads to inquiring about engineering practices and reasoning </p><p>26:16 Cost Engineering • Informed by Hands-On APS Experience</p><p>26:48 Quality Feedback • APS Provides to Gemco</p><p>28:07 Sales • Cumulative Experiences Open Doors to Customers</p><p>31:23 Deep Experience Leads to Insightful Leadership and Orchestration</p><p>32:16 APS Challenge and Cold Call Selling</p><p>36:17 GEMCO's Core Values &amp; Decision Making</p><p>36:52 Corporate Value • Stakeholder Awareness &amp; Understanding Expectations </p><p>37:06 Corporate Value • Accountable</p><p>37:13 Corporate Values • Dependable </p><p>37:23 Corporate Value • Clearness and 'Speak Up' Leads to Unanimity</p><p>39:52 Corporate Value • Stakeholder-Driven Decision Process Affords Resilience</p><p>41:12 Corporate Value • Hiring Learners Who Foster Collaboration</p><p>41:58 Corporate Value • Understanding the Economics Affecting Capital Equipment Purchasing</p><p>44:25 Closing • Contact Information </p><p>45:01 Close</p><p></p><p>Links to Casey Bickhardt’s Contact and Companies</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-bickhardt-9713005/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-bickhardt-9713005/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://okgemco.com">https://okgemco.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://advancedpowdersolutions.com">https://advancedpowdersolutions.com</a></p><p></p><p>Special Thanks</p><p>Shout out to Carrie Greene of Four Smart Girls, LLC (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://foursmartgirls.com/">https://foursmartgirls.com/</a>) for suggesting this episode's guest Casey Bickhardt.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://workandworldview.com">https://workandworldview.com</a></p><p></p><p>keywords</p><p>Casey Bickhardt, GEMCO Mixers, Advanced Powder Solutions, leadership, values, business challenges, stakeholder engagement, economic impact, personal growth, curiosity</p>