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Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona!

On this show, we talk a lot about pivoting away from corporate and into ownership, but what you don’t always hear is how to deal with the fear that sometimes comes with following a purpose bigger than yourself. The more I talk to these successful entrepreneurs the more I realize that there are certain phases that all of them go through before they make the transition, and part of that is having faith! In this episode, I talk about the level of faith required to make your shift as well as knowing when it’s time to do it. 

Dive in and learn how to build up your faith so you can make the jump.

[00:01 – 04:41] Opening Segment

• I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change
• I introduce the topic for today’s episode
• • Knowing if and when you need to make the jump
  • Realize that it takes building yourself up again
  • It takes faith

[04:42 – 10:26] Having the Faith to "Make the Jump" 

• How to put faith into action
• • Having to battle fear and uncertainty
  • Faith is fighting the doubt you have in yourself 
• Making the “Exit” make sense 
• • Our faith in God needs to be in place 
  • Think of your “why” 
  • • Make it bigger than yourself 
  • Your goal should be so big you can’t do it without God
• Remember your ideas are based on faith 
• • There are resources ready to help you to move forward

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[10:27 – 16:20] Faith Requires Action

• Don’t wait to take action
• • You don’t need permission
  • You’ve run the numbers, now it’s time to execute
  • “Time waits for no man” 
• You’ve been given a gift
• • Use it to serve while you can 
  • Don’t let your gift die with you 
• Navigating the unknown
• • You don’t need to know
  • Have faith that you have everything you need 
• Lean into your faith over your fear
• Merry Christmas!
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Faith is a huge lever that needs to be pulled and that needs to be put into motion when you inevitably look to step away.” - Karl Sona

“When you focus on your true ‘why’ rather than the superficial things…  That ‘why’, if you really get down to the root of it, is something that has been planted by God.” - Karl Sona

Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at karl@dearblakceo.com with any questions. 

You don’t have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!