Reader, 1. A quick word from Zach This week, I’m wrestling with a question a lot of Christian men in business quietly carry: should you try to grow your business as much as you can, or keep it intentionally small? I don’t think the deepest issue is growth or restraint by itself, but the motive underneath either choice. 2. Something worth reading Read Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 16:8, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, and Matthew 6:19-34 in that order. Together, these passages surface the...
about 14 hours ago • 2 min read
Reader, 1. A quick word from Zach Lately I’ve been wrestling with that knife-edge tension between my work and God’s work – how hard I should push, and while balancing the ever-present need to trust the harvest to Him. Isaiah 30:23 has been re-anchoring my heart in that tension. 2. Something worth reading Og Mandino’s The Greatest Salesman in the World, especially the tenth scroll, “Pray to God for Guidance,” is a short, story-driven meditation on taking daily action while consciously...
about 14 hours ago • 3 min read
Dear Sam Reader, 1. A quick word from Zach Lately Proverbs 28:19 has been pressing on me. My calendar says I am busy, but if you watched how I actually spend my hours, you would not always see me working the land that is most likely to produce the bread I am praying for. This week I want to invite you to take that same hard look at how you are spending your time. 2. Something worth thinking about “ Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will...
about 14 hours ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, 1. A quick word from Zach Most leaders I coach don’t mind serving people. They just hate the feeling of selling. And I get it. Nobody wants to be pushy, manipulative, or “that guy.” But there’s a shift that’s been clarifying for me lately: if what you offer genuinely makes someone’s life better, it’s service to offer it. If selling feels gross, it’s probably because you’re making it about you. This week, let’s make it about them - and watch how that changes everything. 2....
5 days ago • 2 min read
Reader, 1. A quick word from Zach One of the easiest ways to get discouraged in business is to assume every kind of work should produce results on the same timeline. But some businesses solve immediate pain, while others require a much longer runway of trust before the fruit shows up. 2. Something worth listening to If this issue resonates with you, John Maxwell’s Discipline Keeps You Growing is worth your time. It reinforces a simple but important truth: lasting growth is usually built by...
12 days ago • 3 min read
"Business is easy... until people get involved" Read on: My WebsiteRead time: 1 minute This week, I'm passing along a short section of a recent Entreleadership podcast episode. It fits perfectly into the hiring series I've been on and you'll feel encouraged and empowered by the 10 steps to good hiring that Dave Ramsey shares. "Business is easy... until people get involved. ~ Dave Ramsey Read the latest issue ➚ To thriving, Zach Wise Find me on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube,or Book a free chat...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Land your ideal team member with a compelling job offer Read on: My WebsiteRead time: 3 minutes Finally! You have a candidate you're ready to make a job offer to. You've worked so hard to get to this point, so wouldn't it be a shame if they decided to accept another job somewhere else?! In today's issue, we're talking about creating a compelling job offer that your potential new hire will find hard to resist. Read the latest issue ➚ To thriving, Zach Wise Find me on LinkedIn, Facebook,...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Interviewing should be a lot more than asking questions Read on: My WebsiteRead time: 3 minutes If you've been following along the past few weeks, then you know that hiring a new team member involves a lot of prep work before you get to the interviewing process. But interviewing is one of the riskiest hiring steps, so it's important to get this step right! Today, we're talking about 3 objectives you should try to achieve with a great interview process. Read the latest issue ➚ To thriving,...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hiring a new role? Don't wait for the right candidate to find you. Read on: My WebsiteRead time: 2 minutes If you're ready to start interviewing candidates, it's not enough to simply post the job position online or in the newspaper. Great candidates are not going to fall into your lap on accident! How to find great candidates ➚ To thriving, Zach Wise Find me on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube,or Book a free chat PS: New to Surthrival? Join us here. Did you miss last week's issue? Hire for...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read