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Holy Shift#24 - The Dark Side of Ministry with Steve PyfromIn this Episode we sat down with my friend Steve Pyfrom (Head of Strategy and Sales at the Nine)Steve's a former pastor based in Portland Oregon, and we talked about:Our shared love for Portland,Steve’s relationship to church now that he’s not in ministry,His long, drawn out journey of leaving ministry and the pain that followed,How easy it is use ministry to justify your own ego,and the toll ministry takes on your family.
2025-07-0253 min
People of Packaging Podcast315 - Why Your Outdated Website is Costing You Millions: Insights from Steve Pyfrom at The Nine DigitalAbout the Guest(s):Steve Pyfrom is the Head of Strategy and Sales at The Nine Digital, a forward-thinking digital marketing agency specializing in the manufacturing industry. With an extensive background in pastoral ministry, Steve effortlessly transitioned to a sales career where he helps businesses flourish in the digital age. Leveraging over two decades of experience within the digital marketing realm, Steve and his team focus on innovative SEO strategies, website development, and comprehensive B2B marketing solutions to elevate brands and drive growth.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the People...
2025-06-2431 min
Sales Gravy: Jeb BlountWhy Building Relationships in Sales Skyrockets Your CommissionYou know the drill. The quota clock is ticking, the pressure is mounting, and there’s that relentless urge for a quick win. Every sales professional has felt that impulse to rush the process, to push for the immediate “yes,” because, well, the numbers demand it.
But here’s the tough question you need to ask yourself: What if that very pressure is actively sabotaging your long-term success? What if chasing the fast buck is actually costing you the lucrative, lasting relationships that define an elite sales career and build a lasting book of business?
As Sales...
2025-06-2000 min
Sales Gravy: Jeb BlountWhy Building Relationships in Sales Skyrockets Your CommissionYou know the drill. The quota clock is ticking, the pressure is mounting, and there’s that relentless urge for a quick win. Every sales professional has felt that impulse to rush the process, to push for the immediate “yes,” because, well, the numbers demand it.
But here’s the tough question you need to ask yourself: What if that very pressure is actively sabotaging your long-term success? What if chasing the fast buck is actually costing you the lucrative, lasting relationships that define an elite sales career and build a lasting book of business?
As Sales...
2025-06-2027 min
The Cultural ChristSteve PyfromThe suburban raised Steve talks about his formative years in white spaces and how his move to Portland has spurred him to learn the local culture to share Jesus with his neighbors. This former pastor, father, and husband gives us lots of great wisdom on how to follow Jesus locally.
2024-04-1531 min