What does it really mean to leave a legacy? And how can leaders prepare for what comes after success?

In this episode, I sit down with Jim Erben, President of Erben Associates, to talk about legacy, succession, and why the most successful leaders plan their exit long before they need to.

Jim shares hard-earned lessons on:

✅ Why legacy isn’t about wealth—it’s about values

✅ The emotional toll of stepping away from your business

✅ Common mistakes leaders make when it comes to succession

✅ How to prepare your team, your family, and yourself for what’s next

✅ The $13.2 trillion “Silver Tsunami” that’s changing business ownership as we know it

One of my favorite moments? Jim quoting his dad:

🦅 “Eagles never flock with buzzards.”

A powerful reminder to surround yourself with people who share your values and vision.

Whether you’re building a business or thinking about how to leave it well, this conversation is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in now and start building your legacy—on purpose.

📚 And stay tuned—Jim is launching his book later this year (2025)! It’s packed with even more insight on leadership, legacy, and succession. You won’t want to miss it.

🔗 Learn more about Jim Erben

🌐 Visit website: https://erbenassociates.com/

📲 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-erben-454582

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🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆?

From a tough conversation with his hockey coach to a pro athlete’s mindset—and now, the founder of a global Christian marketing agency—𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 shares the unfiltered story behind his rise.

In Episode 169 of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, discover:

✨ The game-changing R7 vision framework combining faith, psychology, and business strategy
✨ How to defeat the hidden enemy every leader faces: FLAP (Fear, Lust, Anger, Pride)
✨ Why radical integrity and fierce accountability separate good leaders from great ones
✨ The secret to leading with unstoppable purpose, even when the plan falls apart

If you’re ready to break free from distraction, lead with clarity, and build a legacy rooted in faith, this episode is your blueprint.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

🔗 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 Podcast 👉: https://misgood.com/r7-podcast/
🌐 Visit M Is Good: https://shorturl.at/c5JfH
📖 Explore Vision Wins Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/173664680X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superdavejones/

🎙️𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Host 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 👇:
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Thanks for tuning in to The Uncommon Leader Podcast! If Dave Jones’ story resonated with you and you're looking for more leadership inspiration or want to connect further, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞, where you’ll find access to all of his business links and ways to connect directly.

👉 If this story inspired you, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄, 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 with your biggest takeaway, and 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 for more uncommon leadership stories every week.

#Leadership #VisionWins #FaithDrivenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #UncommonLeaderPodcast #DaveJones #ChristianBusiness #MarketingWithPurpose #PlanToWin #PersonalGrowth #LeadUncommon #JohnGallagher"

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🎯𝐇𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟏𝟎𝟎: Barry Sutlive’s Blueprint for Purpose-Driven Leadership

Can you build a multimillion-dollar company with just $100, no ladder, and unwavering faith?

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝—and he’s here to share how.

On this powerful episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, I sit down with my longtime friend Barry Sutlive, founder and CEO of Reliable Roofing in Georgia. Barry started with just $100 and a deep desire to create something meaningful, and over 35 years, he built much more than a business. He built a legacy.

From growing up with hardworking parents to leading a values-driven company through market challenges, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟐, integrity, and the acronym TRUST became the foundation of his business success.

🎙️We talk about:

✔️Overcoming the odds and humble beginnings

✔️How his parents’ sacrifices shaped his work ethic and values

✔️Leading with trust, faith, and servant leadership

✔️Staying consistent with character, even when no one’s watching

✔️Practical takeaways for entrepreneurs and leaders at any level

✔️Barry’s story is rich with lessons for anyone seeking to lead with purpose and live with impact.

🎧 Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone seeking purpose in your work, this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead differently.

🔗 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞👇:
🌐 Reliable Roofing Website: https://www.reliableroofing.com/
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reliableroofingus/
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reliable-roofing/

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🔗 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞: https://shorturl.at/ta8pu

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👉 If this story inspired you, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄, 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 with your biggest takeaway, and don’t forget to 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 for more uncommon leadership stories every week.

Until next time—Go and Grow, Champions! 💪

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