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We continue our conversation with Alan Barnhart, CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging where we explore his journey of growing his mom-and-pop operation into a $500 million revenue company with 1700 employees and 50 offices across the US. Alan discusses the importance of delegation, and autonomy, and how faith has been a big part of his company's success. He shares his ultimate lesson on leadership, which is to be a servant of all, work for the benefit of others, and build up people.

We focus on leadership and finding the right people as Alan emphasizes servant leadership as a key to achieving business goals. He gives advice on handling tough decisions and the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes. We also delve into funding missions globally and prioritizing employee well-being highlighting the importance of generosity, and the proper use of money. Don't miss out on this uplifting conversation about building up people and advancing God's kingdom through your business.

Key Points From This Episode: 

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“If you're in a spot where God puts you in a position to make money, use that. But read the warnings. Think and pray about it. Be intentional with money because it can be a blessing or a curse.”

“Recognize that God owns it all and ask the owner what he wants to do with his stuff.”

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Kingdom Companies Group

The Grove

Generous Business Owner Podcast

Faith Driven Investor

Journey of Generosity (JOG)

The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

Tim Keller website

Thomas Sowell / Hoover Institution

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by  Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt

Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreher

The Kingdom Investor Podcast on LinkedIn