Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

What makes a father’s heart swell… to the point of tears? It’s not the awards. It’s not the paycheck. It’s not the applause. It’s watching his child choose the right path when no one else is watching. Today’s Proverb paints a powerful picture—“When a father observes his child living in godliness, he is ecstatic with joy—nothing makes him prouder! So may your father’s heart burst with joy and your mother’s soul be filled with gladness because of you.”—Proverbs 23:24-25 TPT A parent overwhelmed with joy, not because of success…but because of character. And whether you’re a parent, a mentor, or someone investing in others in the marketplace, this one goes deeper than business. Because the greatest return on investment you’ll ever see… is a life you helped shape… walking in truth. Cory Patton, executive director of Just Abide Daily Ministries, joins me today to share his experience as a son and a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com [https://marketplaceproverbs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

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Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

You Don’t Need a Title to Lead—But You Need This You’ve likely heard the phrase, 'Leadership is influence.' However, my experience has shown that not all influence is equal. Some individuals exert pressure or push, some rely on their position, but true influence comes from inspiring genuine followership. Proverbs 22 reminds us of this kind of life. While force might produce quick results, it doesn’t create sustainable impact. So, here’s the key question: Are you leading because people are compelled to follow, or because they genuinely trust you? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com [https://marketplaceproverbs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

It’s true, we rarely pay attention to something that is broken. An abandoned building rarely attracts attention after we pass it daily. A neglected relationship seldom faces resistance. And, a business in decline is often ignored by competitors. But watch out, the moment rebuilding begins, everything changes. Suddenly, people notice, critics emerge, doubters appear, and competitors become alert. From my perspective, the greatest challenge often isn’t the opposition around us. It’s the discouragement within us. “The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.”—Proverbs 21:5 HCSB This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com [https://marketplaceproverbs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

Remember when you turned down a deal that seemed good on the surface but didn’t feel right? Over the years, I’ve realized that customers might not always grasp your strategy, but they can sense your true motives. In today’s market, it’s common to say the right things with a hidden agenda. However, trust isn’t solely based on words—it’s rooted in your underlying intentions. This Proverb today reminds us that integrity isn’t just about actions; it’s about the reasons behind them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com [https://marketplaceproverbs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]