ISI Brotherhood Podcast

142. Faith-Forward Leadership: Guiding Your Business with Purpose.

We’re bringing this episode back because this conversation feels more relevant than ever. So many entrepreneurs are still wrestling with the same tension: their business looks successful on paper, but something is missing in their soul. When profit becomes the only scoreboard, even a “winning” business can feel empty. In this replay, first released in April 2025, we revisit how your business can become far more than a money-making machine. What if it could function as a calling, a mission field, and a platform for Kingdom impact? We challenge the false divide between “faith life” and “work life” and explore what it looks like to lead with a faith-forward mindset in every decision you make. We discuss practical, real-world examples of integrating faith into leadership—such as choosing integrity over financial shortcuts, setting goals that honor God and drive results, and being willing to say no to opportunities that would compromise your witness. You’ll hear stories, including turning down tax advantages that didn’t align with our convictions, and how those “small” decisions shape the long-term character of a business. We also unpack how to seek God’s direction in your business without getting stuck in fear of “missing His will.” Through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel, we describe a framework for moving at a “grace pace”—walking in freedom and responsibility inside the boundaries He’s already made clear. Most importantly, we reframe business challenges as spiritual training grounds rather than unfair burdens. When you see obstacles as part of God’s refining work, you can endure hardship with more peace, purpose, and confidence that He’s doing something deeper than what you can see right now. If you’re hungry for more than material success and want your leadership to reflect what you believe, this episode is a timely reminder that faith and business were never meant to be separated. Key Takeaways: * What a business rooted in faith actually looks like in practice. * How to intentionally integrate faith into everyday business decisions. * Why aligning business goals with God’s plan matters for more than just profit. * How to lead with integrity, even when it costs you. * How to use faith as your leadership compass in seasons of clarity and confusion. Connect: Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community] Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/] Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-buechley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-buechley/]

141. Stronger for Life: Building Functional Strength That Lasts with Coach Mike Boyle!

What if real strength isn’t what you lift but how you live? We sit down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to rethink training, leadership, and legacy through a simple lens: show up, serve people, and build habits you can sustain for decades. Mike shares why most men chase aesthetics and numbers that don’t translate to life, and how functional strength keeps you capable—hauling wood, climbing stairs, playing with grandkids, and getting off the floor with ease. He breaks down the essentials for men over 40: avoid joint pain, use unilateral work to protect balance, push sleds and carry loads, and measure progress by how you feel getting out of bed. Beyond the gym, Mike opens up about mistakes, counseling, and the cost of being absent at home. His leadership playbook is plain and powerful: hire people who like people, build a client-first culture, and remember that a good coach with a simple plan beats a great plan with a mediocre coach. We talk presence over ego, how to create teams that greet and care, and why some high-profile relationships are transactional—and why that’s okay when your real life is built locally with people who matter. You’ll also hear the daily practices that keep Mike sharp: early mornings, a one-sentence gratitude journal, short naps for recovery, consistent reading, and 20 minutes of intentional thoughtfulness to check in with others with no ask attached. Walk away with one challenge: choose a single functional rep for the part of your life that’s slipped—body, marriage, or mission—and repeat it daily.  If you’re ready to trade mirror muscles for a life that works, press play, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a nudge. Then tell us: where will you show up first this week? * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Coach Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mbscvideo [https://www.youtube.com/user/mbscvideo]

140. A CEO's Story from an Affair, Loneliness, and Cocaine to Recovery, Gratitude, and Redemption.

This conversation first aired in 2022 and quickly became a listener favorite. We’re bringing it back because the honesty, hope, and hard-won wisdom in Patrick’s story continue to help new listeners every week. In this encore episode, Patrick Lewis—President & CEO of Superior Rigging & Erecting Co.—shares an unfiltered journey of grit and grace: from a childhood spent working, to a spiral into infidelity and cocaine addiction, to rebuilding his life, relationships, and company. Patrick talks candidly about therapy, gratitude, forgiveness, and leadership—how guardrails at home and core values at work shape the people we’re becoming. Content note: This episode includes discussion of addiction and suicidal thoughts. What you’ll hear * Growing up fast: the discipline learned from early work—and the backlash when freedom finally came * Choices, consequences, and the long road back from addiction * Practical tools: therapy, gratitude, and forgiving his father * Parenting with love + guardrails * Scaling a business without letting money become the measure * Hiring for values and building a healthy culture About Patrick Lewis Patrick Lewis is the President & CEO of Superior Rigging & Erecting Co., a hoisting, rigging, and steel-erection company based in Atlanta, GA, and Orlando, FL. He started working for Superior at the age of ten and has watched it grow from a family business into an industry leader with over 370 employees. Before becoming Owner/President in 2001, Patrick served in multiple roles across the company. He attended Mercer University and earned his Millwright JATC in 1996. Outside of work, Patrick has coached Georgia Impact Fastpitch Softball, leading the 18U team to the 2018 PGF National Championship. If this episode resonates with you: share it with a friend who needs hope, and consider leaving a review so more listeners can find stories like Patrick’s. * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Patrick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lewis-superior-rigging/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lewis-superior-rigging/]

139. Design a Business That Serves Your Life — with Mike Michalowicz.

Ever build a business to buy your freedom, only to feel like it’s stealing it? We sat down with Mike Michalowicz—author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Money Habit [https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/]—to break the cycle of entrepreneurial poverty and design companies that give time, profit, and purpose back to their owners. Mike shares the core behavioral shift that changed over a million businesses worldwide: move profit to the front. By allocating a percentage of every deposit to profit and protecting it, you force clarity on pricing, margins, and waste while creating a calm, focused operator that your clients actually prefer. We also dig into the growth myth that complexity drives revenue. Mike shows how reducing variability—fewer offers, cleaner processes, standardized delivery—scales faster than adding yet another service. Real stories from the field reveal how “simplicity scales, complexity fails” turns into faster estimates, smoother operations, and a brand people remember. Then we step into personal finance with The Money Habit, Mike’s new system that adapts the Profit First mindset to salary-based households. You’ll learn how to use seasonality to attack debt, fund big goals, and activate purposeful spending, plus one powerful tactic: funnel every subscription onto a single card to expose and tame the hidden drip. The through line is purpose. External success doesn’t equal internal success, and Mike’s reminder from Howard Thurman lands hard: don’t ask what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive. Start small and act now—set up that profit account, cancel a subscription, delegate one task, or name the work that lights you up. If this conversation helps you design smarter and live freer, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs margin, and leave a quick review so more owners can find it. * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Mike Michalowicz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/]

138. From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever's Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency.

Ever felt the ache of moving fast but going nowhere? We sat down with executive leader and author Chris Robinson to name the real culprit: complacency that creeps in after success and masquerades as progress. Chris calls it “careless security,” and once you see it, you can’t unsee it—in your calendar, your team, even your closest relationships. Chris opens up about a humbling moment on an international stage with John Maxwell that exposed his own drift. The lesson wasn’t about talent; it was about preparation, depth, and the discipline to invite feedback and act on it. From there, we unpack his seven-step loop—clarity, gathering, filtering, guidance, relationships, action, evaluation—and why filtering is the modern choke point. With endless inputs, scattered learning feels productive while it quietly stalls your growth. Depth wins when you align your reading, listening, coaching, and daily tasks to one clear aim. We also dig into practical signals that you’re drifting: busyness without challenge, saying later more than now, consuming more than you create, and losing energy for the work that once lit you up. Chris gives a simple way back: take an honest hour and write, What do I want? Use five daily alignment questions to turn goals into action and to-do lists into outcomes. Then build community and accountability that won’t let you coast—because what a leader allows in moderation, a team will amplify. If you’re ready to move from success to significance, this conversation will help you trade motion for momentum and comfort for calling. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep sharpening together. * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Chris Robinson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisrobinson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisrobinson/]