In this episode, Financial Coach and Tax Strategist Mike Hilmes shares his journey from a values-driven upbringing in a Catholic home to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the financial services industry. He discusses the importance of recognizing hypocrisy in values, the challenges of starting his own business, and the evolution of his services to provide a holistic approach to financial planning. Mike emphasizes the significance of client relationships, the impact of his family legacy, and the role of faith in guiding his business decisions. He critiques the industry for its reactive nature and highlights the need for proactive financial planning. Ultimately, Mike's drive to help others stems from his desire to create lasting change and empower clients to achieve their financial goals.

Chapters

00:00 Foundations of Values and Early Influences

03:24 Navigating College and Career Aspirations

05:27 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

07:11 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Vision

08:27 Realizations About the CPA Role

09:51 The Progression of Vision Over Time

10:46 Growing Tension between Vision & Innovation and Fear & Security

13:59 The Start of Kingdom Financial

16:21 Kingdom Financial also addressing personal finances

19:01 The Drive to Help Others

22:07 Finding Purpose in Adversity

23:34 Seeing the opportunity God presents in struggles

25:13 Mike's Zone of Genius

26:04 Massive Business Growth leads to a Major Business Pivot

27:54 The Evolution of Kingdom Financial

28:51 Success Leads to Virtual CFO Line of Business

30:13 Holistic Financial Strategies for Clients

31:38 The Elephant Analogy: Understanding Financial Complexity

33:25 Proactive Financial Management: Windshield vs Rear-View

37:04 Identifying Client Pain Points

38:49 Differentiating in the Accounting Industry

39:37 Unicorn in Breadth to Serve Clients at a Higher Level

40:12 Green & Growing or Ripe & Rotten

44:07 Be a Blessing

46:45 The Drive to Serve and Help Others

52:28 Engaging with Entrepreneurial Clients

55:13 Closing

Links to Mike Hilmes' firm Kingdom Financial Strategy

https://www.kingdomfinancialstrategy....

/ kingdom-financial-llc

Special Thanks

Shout out to Anita Toth of Hidden Revenue Hunters (https://hiddenrev.com/) for the introduction to this episode's guest Mike Hilmes.

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In this episode, Andrey Hodkevich, an architect from Sofia, Bulgaria, shares insights into his upbringing, the values instilled in him, and how they shaped his approach to architecture. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, curiosity, and the balance between creativity and constraints in architectural design. Andrey discusses the evolution of architecture in the context of the information revolution and the potential of AI to transform the field. He also explores the concept of immaterial architecture and the role of museums as cultural symbols. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the need for architects to remain adaptable and open-minded in a rapidly changing world.

Chapters

00:00 Foundations of Honesty: Early Values

03:38 The path to Architecture

07:52 Balancing Constraints: The Architect's Challenge

10:05 Ideation

14:52 Conceptualization

17:54 Architectural form or form of architecture? Immateriality

19:15 Museums as a Conceptual Device for Immaterial Buildings (shape vs state)

23:30 Functional Layers of Architecture - Considered Independently

28:45 Recomposing Layers

31:28 Balancing Client Needs and Creative Vision

31:55 A building as a character

37:21 Information Pollution and Its Impact on Architecture

40:04 The Future of Architecture in the Age of AI

52:33 Honesty in Architecture: Materiality and Function

56:04 Close

Links to Andrey's Firm Studio HORA

https://www.studio-hora.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studio_ho_ra/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ho-ra/

Special Thanks

Shout out to Pia Schuschies, Leadership Coach at (https://pia-schuschies.com/) for the introduction to this episode's guest Andrey Hodkevich. Thanks for connecting us Pia!

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In this episode, podcast host Cassian Bellino shares her journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of honesty and humility. She discusses how her values have evolved over time, particularly through her experiences living abroad and engaging with diverse communities. The conversation delves into the significance of understanding scripture in context, the role of podcasting in exploring faith, and the transformative power of personal experiences. Cassian also highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for dialogue about beliefs and integrating faith into everyday life, especially in professional settings.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Values and Honesty in Faith

02:51 The Journey of Faith and Self-Discovery

05:39 Understanding Biblical Interpretation: Isogetical vs. Exegetical

08:36 Engaging with Scholars and Theological Growth

11:30 The Impact of Recent Guests and Their Insights

14:01 The Bleeding Woman: A Deeper Understanding of Faith

16:57 Jesus: The Restorer of Life and Faith

19:37 Current Journey and Future Directions

22:12 Creating Community and Support

22:36 The Journey of Podcasting

23:23 Transformation Through Faith

24:57 Public vs. Private Faith

26:14 Changing Heart Posture

28:05 Integrating Faith in Daily Life

29:54 Overcoming Cultural Stigmas

32:06 Faith in the Workplace

34:13 God's Guidance in Career Choices

37:05 The Power of Fasting

39:43 Podcasting with Purpose

Links

https://www.bibspeak.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/

https://workandworldview.com