In this meaningful holiday episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg reframes Christmas gratitude through the lens of business ownership and responsibility. This isn’t about gifts—it’s about impact. Greg shares why creating jobs is a blessing, not an accident, and how every paycheck represents a family, a mortgage, and a future. He dives into the risks business owners take, the pride found in the trades, and why responsibility, discipline, and problem-solving still matter in a world chasing shortcuts. With reflections on gratitude, calling, and stewardship, Greg reminds us that business ownership isn’t easy—but it’s deeply meaningful. Christmas is a reminder that what we have is a gift, and with that gift comes responsibility. Be proud—but not arrogant. Be profitable—but grateful. Because jobs aren’t just numbers… jobs are blessings. 🎄🙏💼 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:34 Why Creating Jobs Is A Christmas Blessing 00:01:45 A Different Kind Of Christmas Gratitude 00:02:18 Christmas is About Gratitude, not Just Gifts 00:03:59 Taking Risk 00:06:23 Creating Jobs is a Blessing, Not an Accident 00:06:39 Jobs Don't Appear in Thin Air, You've Got To Make Jobs 00:07:21 Business Owners Invest Before Seeing Results 00:08:38 Every Paycheck Represents Someone's Mortgage 00:11:22 Trades Create Pride 00:13:08 AI Can Not... 00:14:08 Value of Tradespeople 00:14:54 The Trades Teach Responsibility Discipline and Problem Solving 00:15:46 Gratitude for Risk, Responsibility and Calling 00:15:46 Business Ownership isn't Easy, But It's Meaningful 00:16:56 Christmas Reminds us That What We Have is A Gift 00:17:25 To Whom Much is Given, Much Is Required 00:18:15 Be Proud, Not Arrogant, of What You Built 00:18:49 Be Grateful, Not Apologetic to Profit 00:19:04 Jobs are Blessings 00:20:07 The Challenge 00:20:50 Outro