Finding Joy with CEO Billy Thomas

What Most Americans Get Wrong About India’s Tech Industry

For the last 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible teams in India. In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with my longtime colleague Vijay to talk about the reality of doing business in India, the evolution of the technology sector, and what Western executives often misunderstand about Indian talent and culture. Vijay shares his personal journey from growing up in India, moving to the United States as a teenager, studying at Purdue, and eventually returning to India to build a business in the SAP data and ERP consulting space. Along the way, we unpack the truth behind outsourcing stereotypes, the rise of India’s global innovation centers, and why India has become one of the most important talent hubs in the world. If you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or technology leader working with global teams, this conversation will help you better understand how to collaborate across cultures, build strong offshore teams, and navigate the future of global technology services.

How a Waiter Built a Million-Dollar Business with Social Media

In this episode, Billy Thomas sits down with entrepreneur and consultant Arturo Johnson to unpack the mindset, decisions, and identity shifts that transformed his life and business. Arturo shares how growing up on the South Side of Chicago shaped his perspective on opportunity, how exposure to new environments changed the trajectory of his thinking, and the moment he realized entrepreneurship could open entirely new doors. From waiting tables to building a thriving business using social media and digital marketing, Arturo explains the lessons he learned about personal development, belief, sales, and taking action even when you feel unprepared. But the conversation goes deeper than just success. Arturo also speaks honestly about burnout, the hidden cost of scaling a business, and how many entrepreneurs escape the traditional 9–5 only to find themselves trapped in a different kind of grind. This conversation is packed with practical insights for anyone building a business, pursuing leadership, or trying to grow personally and professionally. If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or someone who knows there’s more in you than where you are today, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

Most Business Owners Are Missing This (And It’s Costing Them)

If you're a business owner working hard but not moving forward… this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with professional coach and author Chris Ward to break down what a strategic plan actually is — and why most business owners never create one. We talk about: • The difference between vision and a real plan • Why passion without structure leads to frustration • How to define what “winning” looks like in your business • Why profit is proof you're serving people • The power of 90-day sprints • Scarcity vs abundance thinking • Why most entrepreneurs avoid looking at their numbers • How faith, stewardship, and business align If you're serious — not curious — about growing your business with clarity and confidence, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

Making Money With Video: Pricing, Purpose, and Joy : with Austin Roberts

Most people are trying to make more money. Very few are asking what it’s costing them. In this episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, Billy Thomas sits down with creative director and agency owner Austin Roberts to talk about how to grow income and a business that you will love. This conversation goes far beyond cameras and content. We dive into: -How to price your work without resentment or burnout -The difference between over-delivering and scope creep -Why joy is a legitimate business filter -Turning attention into income without selling your integrity -Building leverage that serves your life instead of consuming it If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, consultant, or professional who wants to earn more and live well, this episode is for you.

You Are Not Too Far Gone: A Powerful Story of Healing, Trauma & Faith

What if the real question isn’t “What’s wrong with you?” What if the real question is “What happened to you?” In this powerful episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, host CEO Billy Thomas sits down with Ashley Morrow, a mental-health advocate, coach, and survivor, to talk about trauma, addiction, belief systems, and the hope of new life in Christ. Ashley Morrow [https://www.facebook.com/ashley.pugh.12?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZa1kceoom3BdB3H_efB6lf1CdH8dDyiH2fO5KEp0Mh2_GVzHu7_MfizGMjW0kS8lq2KC9wmcoRDTK2KbtYLS9_1qoprHGnZX3luZpLZpZbU1InUq_XsdksVA4845_v3SV_uukt3kSWyTXj9wJU-BezL3Om-RVUyXg38rbRW7kHlG8_Yvjn5aNuyXmDPvp5nNYU&__tn__=-%5DK-R] vulnerably shares her journey from addiction, trauma, and a failed suicide attempt to freedom, healing, and purpose. Together, Billy and Ashley unpack: - The root causes of addiction and mental-health struggles. - How trauma shapes belief systems and behaviors. - Why “You are not too far gone” is always true. - The tension between spiritual healing and emotional / physiological healing. - How families can love and pray for struggling loved ones - Why the Church has a unique opportunity to bring hope to the broken This conversation is honest, compassionate, faith-centered, and deeply encouraging for anyone struggling personally or walking alongside someone who is. If you or someone you love is hurting, this episode is for you. [https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4b/2/16/1f4cc.png] If you’re feeling hopeless right now: you are seen, you are loved, and there is still hope. You can find Ashley's book "From Broken to Beautiful" here: https://amzn.to/48IRwag [https://amzn.to/48IRwag?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVzFZUDl4QUlCN0hoVmZLZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR64v6tIu9nBYVFemTf0m3r4wZg12syqw6rKHD5s8FyRSTExMhswp2w_wlGLSA_aem_cI5Yd66MKyT2ukt-fMMPmg]