Self-storage, boat and RV storage, industrial outdoor storage (IOS), and flex warehouse space--if it has a roll-up door, The Storage Investor Show covers it! Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday you'll hear from experts in the industry and discover what it takes to succeed as a rollup door investor. Your host, Kris Bennett, will ask the right questions to help you find, fund, and close more deals. Connect with him online at www.thekrisbennett.com
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Four Entrepreneurs share about the journey of navigating building a startup. It's a real time conversation of Entrepreneurs celebrating success, encouraging each other and talking about what it takes to build a successful company. Join Donovan Bennett (Founder of Mili llama), Caleb Kioh (Founder of Walletgyde), Kris and Kyle Colley (Co-Founders of Bookum) as they discuss an array of business and life topics.
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Welcome to Fire On Your Head, the podcast designed to "kick you out of the upper room". We're a discussion and interview-styled show hosted by me, Steve Bremner, a blogger, author, and missionary to Peru. Join me as I interview authors and other interesting people, and sometimes post shows just by myself getting something out of my system. Sometimes I'm funny, sometimes serious, but hopefully you'll find it always worthwhile.
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What should future schools look like? How do brains learn? Some of the world's greatest educators, researchers, and community leaders share their stories and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
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Updates and Announcements You DON'T Want to Miss!
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If you need storage data, TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! https://www.tractiq.com/kris Register for THE 2024 VIRTUAL SELF STORAGE CONFERENCE on October 30, 2024 from 11am to 4pm EST. Register here: https://www.selfstoragecon.com/ ----- IN THIS EPISODE Celebrate with me as we hit 29 episodes a…
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The FUTURE of Customer Experience in Storage (James Hatfield from LiveSwitch)
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If you need storage data, TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris ----- What if you could transform customer service and operational efficiency at your self storage facility with just one piece of technology? In this episode, I sat down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer …
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From Martial Arts to Million-Dollar Deals: Thaddeus Campbell's Journey
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Do you need storage data? TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris ----- IN THIS EPISODE I sat down with Thaddeus Campbell, Director of Business Development at Safe Storage USA, and to learn how his company is finding storage deals while navigating rising financing costs and aggre…
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Helping Storage Owners MAKE more and KEEP more (Matt Engfer, CEO of Cubby)
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Do you need storage data? TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris ----- IN THIS EPISODE I sat down with Matt Engfer, CEO of Cubby, to discover how a side hustle turned into a full-blown startup aimed at solving inefficiencies in the self-storage rental process. We discuss the com…
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Building a 7,000 Unit Self-Storage Empire with Brent Wright
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If you need storage data, TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris ----- IN THIS EPISODE Ever wondered how someone with no real estate background and numerous setbacks can still become a leading force in the self-storage industry? I sat down with Brent Wright, President and CEO of…
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The Future of Remote Storage Operations with Jackson Stevens
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Do you need storage data? TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris ----- IN THIS EPISODE I sat down with Jackson Stevens, the CEO and founder of SpareBox Technologies to talk about self storage remote management, and the solutions SpareBox is creating for storage owners. Jackson s…
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The Growing Demand for Industrial Outdoor Storage with Greg Gosselin
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Do you need storage data? TractIQ has you covered! Book your demo using my link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris IN THIS EPISODE I sat down with Greg Gosselin, Associate Vice President at Colliers in Charlotte, North Carolina, breaking down the dynamics of Industrial Outdoor Storage. Discover how specific zoning requirements …
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From Family Business to Storage Empire: Alex Erbs’ Journey
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TractIQ has the data you need to analyze more deals with more confidence. Book your demo using this link and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris IN THIS EPISODE... I sat down with Alex Erbs, Vice President of Business Development at Storage Mall Management Group, who offers an insider's perspective on the current state of the self-s…
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Auction Mastery in Self-Storage: Tips from a Pro (Pete Whittingslow)
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IN THIS EPISODE... Ready to master the storage auction process and transform your facility's operations? I sat down with Pete Whittingslow, the Director of Sales and Operations at StorageAuctions.com, to learn how storage auctions really work. Pete reveals how online auctions can lead to higher bids and broader reach, while eliminating the risk of …
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Warning: Self Storage Due Diligence Mistakes with Andrew Kelly
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IN THIS EPISODE... I sat down with Andrew Kelly, the founder of Sierra Storage Consulting, who has been in the self-storage business since 1992! Andrew shares his wealth of knowledge on avoiding common pitfalls in due diligence for self-storage properties. From assembling a specialized team of professionals to requiring surveys and environmental as…
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Storage Owners Are Leaving Money On The Table (Andrew Jones)
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IN THIS EPISODE... Discover the secrets to maximizing self-storage profits with insights from Andrew Jones, the VP of third-party management at Just Storage and Managing Partner of OTR Truck Parking. Learn from Andrew's journey and valuable experiences at Extra Space, where he navigated complex mergers and focused on ancillary income. You'll learn …
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Brokerage Secrets Exposed with Storage Broker Jordan Farrer
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IN THIS EPISODE... I sat down with Jordan Farrer, Utah’s leading self-storage broker and Senior Director at Marcus & Millichap's National Self-Storage Division. Jordan shares his unique journey into self-storage brokerage, blending his expertise in finance, sales, and real estate, and he provides valuable advice for new buyers, highlighting the nee…
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Your Path to Self Storage Ownership with Adam Jarrell
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IN THIS EPISODE... Discover the secrets to advancing from management to ownership in the self-storage industry with our special guest, Adam Jarrell, managing partner at American Self Storage. I sat down with Adam to hear about his incredible journey from multifamily roots to his pivot to self storage, to his path to partnership, all through sweat e…
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Revolutionizing Storage with AI: Jean-Michael Diei on PropRise
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IN THIS EPISODE... Can cutting-edge technology transform the self storage investment landscape? I sat down with Jean-Michael Diei, CEO and co-founder of PropRise, to see how his team is leveraging AI to bring unprecedented innovation to self-storage investing. Jean-Michael shares how PropRise evolved into a specialized data tool for self-storage de…
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Leaving Your W2 to Buy Millions in Self Storage (Greg Smith)
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IN THIS EPISODE... What happens when a commercial banker dives headfirst into self storage investing? I sat down with Greg Smith, owner of Lake Wiley Self Storage and a broker at McKee Realty, to hear his fascinating journey. From his beginnings with single-family homes to facing a professional squatter during the COVID-19 era, Greg shares pivotal …
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Where to Find the Best Storage Deals to Make Millions (James McLean)
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In this episode... I discovered where to find the best self storage investment opportunities from James McLean, head of business development at Radius Plus! James shares how Radius Plus tracks over 60,000 self-storage facilities, spotlighting the gap between REITs and mom-and-pop operations, and reveals the best markets for investing. Connect with …
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SBA Loan Strategy: 10% Down for Self Storage Investments with Amber Crucian
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IN THIS INTERVIEW... If you want to learn how to build or buy self storage with 10% down, this episode is for you. Discover how SBA loans can help you conserve cash and minimize equity injections with Amber Crucian, AVP with Live Oak Bank. Amber demystifies the differences between SBA 7A and 504 loans, explaining how they offer newbie and experienc…
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Uncovering Storage Development Challenges with Jennifer Bollhofer
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IN THIS EPISODE... I sat down with Jennifer Bollhofer, VP of Development at Liberty Investment Properties, to uncover what it takes to develop self storage. Jennifer reveals the importance of leveraging relationships with contractors and civil engineers to manage complex real estate developments successfully while avoiding the pitfalls that can der…
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Self Storage Management SECRETS with Rick Beal and Magen Smith
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IN THIS EPISODE... If you want to know how to effectively manage over 4 million square feet of self storage space while keeping theft at bay, this episode is for you! I sat down with Rick Beal and Megan Smith, the incredible co-founders of Atomic Storage Group. They pulled back the curtain on the secrets of self storage management and share their p…
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From Real Estate Rookie to Power Broker Millions with Justin Wiesehan
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IN THIS INTERVIEW... In this episode, Justin Wiesahan, VP at Urow Real Estate shares his incredible journey from packaged goods entrepreneur to real estate rookie to self-storage power broker. Justin offers a deep dive into the current market conditions of self-storage investment sales, giving listeners an edge in understanding the impact of rising…
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How I Made 6 Times My Money on One Deal (Braden Checketts)
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IN THIS INTERVIEW... What if you could find a self storage deal that makes six times your money back?! I sat down with Braden Checketts, the owner of Checketts Development, to uncover the secrets behind this impressive self storage investment, and his journey from a finance student at BYU to a leading real estate developer. Braden opens up about ho…
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From Fired to Self Storage Millions with Tom Dunkel
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Need self storage data? TractIQ can help. Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! https://www.tractiq.com/kris IN THIS EPISODE... Tom Dunkel went from being unexpectedly fired in 2006 to building a thriving business in the self-storage sector. Learn how in this exclusive interview! Tom is the Chief Investment Officer at Belrose Storage Gr…
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I Went From Geologist To Self Storage Millionaire (Karl Graham)
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this exclusive interview... We sit down with Karl Graham, a former geologist who made the courageous leap into the world of self storage investing and achieved massive success. Discover Karl's inspiring journey, the challenges he faced, …
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Maximize Your Revenue With Truck Parking (Jake Guso)
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... I sat down with Jake Guso, the co-founder of RigHut, to talk about his amazing journey from managing truck parking facilities to developing a cutting-edge property management software. Learn about the unique challenges th…
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From $9K to $5M: Tyler Sellars' Real Estate Journey and Creating Cactus
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... How does a broke university graduate turn a modest $9,000 loan into a $5 million self-storage empire? I sat down with self storage investor and CEO of Cactus, Tyler Sellars, who did just that. Tyler's journey from scrapin…
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Noah Starr's Journey From Corporate Job to Self-Storage Empire (and TractIQ)
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... I sat down with Noah Starr, CEO of Tract IQ Self Storage, to discuss his transition from a stable career in institutional real estate to owning his own self-storage portfolio. Noah shares his journey from underwriting ove…
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Self Storage Financing in 2024: Banks, Credit Unions, CMBS, & More with Adam Karnes
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... I sat down with Adam Karnes, VP at the BSC Group to understand self storage financing in 2024. Adam covers everything from CMBS, local and regional bank loans, credit union loans, and SBA financing to the intricacies of i…
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Insider Investing Tips with Storage Broker Frank DeSalvo
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... How can you capitalize on the shifting landscape of self-storage investments amidst rising debt costs and the evolving market? Join us as we sit down with Frank DeSalvo, Senior Director of Self-Storage Investment Sales at…
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From 0 to $350 million with Jeremiah Boucher
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... I sit down with Jeremiah Boucher, founder and CEO of Patriot Holdings. We discuss Jeremiah's incredible journey in real estate, growing from zero to over $350 million in self-storage and flex warehouse deals. ----- PREMIU…
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From Vacant Land to Goldmine: Industrial Outdoor Storage with Kris Hagar
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Thank you to our show sponsor TractIQ! Book your demo and save 10% on your subscription! www.tractiq.com/kris In this episode... Ever wondered how a simple plot of land could become a goldmine? In this episode, you'll hear from Chris Hager, Director at Newmark in Walnut Creek, CA, as he shares the secrets of industrial outdoor storage (IOS). ----- …
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What It Takes To Be A Successful Black Entrepreneur
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In this community check-in episode Caleb Kioh, Donovan Bennett, and Kris and Kyle Colley discuss what it's like to be in the trenches of being black entrepreneurs in Colorado. Companies: Bookum, Mili Llama, Walletgyde Topics: Your Why Accelerator Programs Fundraising Hiring and Team Work Life Balance Start Up Checklist Power of Networking Sources o…
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Do We Need Entertainment at Strong Men's Conferences?
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The picture used for this episode's publicity image or cover, depending on where you're seeing it, comes from an attempt to use AI to generate an image for me. Using a photograph of a matapalo, or strangler fig in English, known for its distinctive characteristic of enveloping and ultimately overpowering its host, as a metaphorical foundation, I as…
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How to design a school for the future | Punya Mishra
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In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers and community members are often left out. Educational designer Punya Mishra offers a method to shift that paradigm, taking us through new thinking on the root of success (and failure) at school -- and how a totally new, different kind of educational sy…
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This week's episode is a preamble to and a chapter of my latest narration project, Ever-Increasing Faith by Smith Wigglesworth, specifically the chapter What It Means to Be Full of the Spirit, You can order the whole audiobook almost anywhere you get audiobooks, such as Audible, Kobo, Google Play, Spotify, etc... BUT for a limited time depending on…
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The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications | Tina Yong
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As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings this harrowing norm to light, exploring its harms and offering a more equ…
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Coffee and Conversations with Michael Clark and Christian Hardin
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This week's episode is my appearance on the Coffee and Conversations podcast, where Michael Clark and Christian Hardin discuss how relationships, faith, and leadership intersect in our everyday lives throughout our communities. Check out my audiobooks playlist on Soundcloud and IF you're on there, make sure to follow me if you want to be notified o…
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How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander
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Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, b…
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Should We Expect to See an End Times Revival? | Author Roundtable
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Does the Bible teach there will be a final end-time revival right before the return of Christ? Are college campus revivals a sign we're living in the last of the last days before the Lord's return? What is the Mark of the Beast? Should we cancel dentists? This week I talk with J.D. King, author of The Beast of Revelation: Unraveling the Mystery (an…
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Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition | Sharif El-Mekki
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Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learnin…
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How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph
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Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In this tribute to forgotten icons, queer culture historian and TED Fellow Channing Gerard J…
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The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka
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Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the better. He shows how educational board games can be a fun and effective way to improve access to learning …
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How play helps a kid's brain grow | Jesse Ilhardt
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A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down the phone, pick up the make-believe tea cup (or that blanket-superhero cape) and take the time to experiment with…
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Biblical Wealth and a Good Reputation | Kris Bennett
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This week I got to talk to a long time friend I've kept in touch with over the years since we both attended Bible School, albeit having both gone on way different albeit similar journeys. Kris Bennett was the one who answered the phone when I called FIRE School of Ministry in the summer of 2001 regarding the status of my application to the school. …
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Thriving on Purpose & The Scribe Anointing | Sebastien Richard
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This week I got to sit down over Zoom and talk to my first French Canadian guest, Sebastien Richard. He's the author of several books, including I Did It All For You: An Intimate Letter from Jesus and the founder of The Thriving on Purpose Academy, which includes discipleship courses but also Kingdom Writing courses. We talked about our similar exp…
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