Donald Miller

CEO | StoryBrand

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand and every year helps more than 3,000 business leaders clarify their brand message. Combined, Don's books have spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestsellers list. His books include: Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and Scary Close. He co-wrote the major motion picture "Blue Like Jazz" which debuted at the SXSW Film Festival and was listed as one of the top four movies to get you through freshman year by USA Today. He has served on The Presidential Task Force for Fatherhood and Healthy Families, a joint effort between government and the private sector to rewrite the story of fatherlessness in America.

Don is widely considered one of the most entertaining and informative speakers in the world. His audiences are challenged to lean into their own story, creatively develop and execute the story of their team, and understand the story of their customers so they can serve them with passion. Don's thoughts on story have deeply influenced leaders and teams for Pantene, Ford/Lincoln, Zaxby's, Chick-fil-A, Steelcase, Intel, Prime Lending and thousands more.

Don lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Betsy, and their chocolate lab, Lucy.

 

PODCASTS FOR THE FAITH DRIVEN ENTREPRENEUR

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Episode 307 - How Entrepreneuers Can Solve the World's Greatest Problems
Episode 307 - How Entrepreneuers Can Solve the World's Greatest Problems

Joey, Justin, and Henry discuss the new initiative called Solving the World's Greatest Problems.

Episode 306 - Why Faith Driven is Merging with Halftime
Episode 306 - Why Faith Driven is Merging with Halftime

Henry and Justin discuss a merger between Halftime and Faith Driven Movements alongside Halftime co-CEOs Jim Stollberg and Tom McGhee.

Episode 305 - Surrendering to Trade Up
Episode 305 - Surrendering to Trade Up

Justin, Henry, and Joey talk about how entrepreneurs trade up and find significance through surrender.

Episode 304 - Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor
Episode 304 - Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor talks about how entrepreneurs can redeem their time.

3 Entrepreneurs Speak on the Need for Community with Mickey Peters, Scott Weiss, and Dude Perfect's Coby Cotton

Dude Perfect's Coby Cotton plus entrepreneurs Mickey Peters and Scott Weiss share different experiences that show how valuable community can be for entrepreneurs.

Episode 302 - Scaling an Ice Cream Empire. Overcoming Challenges. With Blue Bell's Ricky Dickson

Ricky Dickson, the retired CEO of Blue Bell Ice Cream, joins the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast to discuss his experience leading and scaling a national company through growth and incredible pitfalls.

Episode 301 - How Entrepreneurs Can Develop Enduring Friendships with Dr. Bryan Lorrits

Dr. Bryan Loritts joins Joey Honescko and William Norvell to discuss the importance of deep, long-lasting friendships in the context of entrepreneurship.

Episode 300 - The Entrepreneur’s Greatest Need: The Riff with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman

In this conversation Joey, Henry, and Justin reflect on all that God has done over the past five years and dive deep into the importance of community for faith-driven entrepreneurs.

Episode 299 - Three Views on Layoffs with Vic Ho, Rusty Rueff, and Daniel Fong

Hear three Christian entrepreneurs give their perspectives about how to navigate the complex issue of layoffs.

Episode 298 - Why This Founder Implemented a No-Firing Policy

Dylan Wilk, CEO of Human Nature, joins the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast to share the story behind the company’s no firing policy and to explain why he believes grace and forgiveness are the greatest HR policies.

Episode 297 - A Transformation from Greed to Grace: Stories of the Movement with Human Nature's Dylan Wilk

Hear the story of radical transformation that took Dylan Wilk from Greed to Grace in this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast: Stories of the Movement.

Episode 296 - Andy Crouch, Patrick Lencioni, and Mary Miller Talk Practical Steps for Improving Company Culture

Andy Crouch, Patrick Lencioni, and Mary Miller give practical guidance for entrepreneurs looking to build a positive company culture where their employees can flourish.

Episode 295 - The Business of Making Baseball Fun with Savannah Bananas' Jared Orton
Episode 295 - The Business of Making Baseball Fun with Savannah Bananas' Jared Orton

Savannah Bananas’ President Jared Orton joins the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast to talk about the value of innovation, fun, and excitement for businesses and for the world.

Episode 294 - Creating Culture Worth Celebrating: Stories of the Movement with Booster's Chris Carneal
Episode 294 - Creating Culture Worth Celebrating: Stories of the Movement with Booster's Chris Carneal

In this episode of Stories of the Movement, we look at Booster, one of the largest school fundraising companies in the country for insight into how to build a culture of virtue, joy, and celebration and how company values can get you and your team out of difficult circumstances.

Episode 293 - The Riff: Fighting Identity and Idols Throughout the Entrepreneurial Journey
Episode 293 - The Riff: Fighting Identity and Idols Throughout the Entrepreneurial Journey

In this edition of the Riff, Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman discuss the themes of battling idolatry and identity in entrepreneurship.

Episode 292 - Three Views on Hearing From God with Nicky Gumbel, Kim Avery, and Jeremy Lin
Episode 292 - Three Views on Hearing From God with Nicky Gumbel, Kim Avery, and Jeremy Lin

Nicky Gumbel, Kim Avery, and Jeremy Lin talk about how entrepreneurs can hear from God to fight against their idols.

Episode 291 - How a Venture Capitalist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Basketball Team Owner Finds His Identity in Christ with Phil Chen
Episode 291 - How a Venture Capitalist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Basketball Team Owner Finds His Identity in Christ with Phil Chen

Basketball team owner, trained physicist, seminary grad, and venture capitalist, Phil Chen joins the show to talk about his storied career and share how entrepreneurs can root themselves in scripture to find their true identities.

Episode 290 - Stories of the Movement: Can Sacrifice be a Road to Victory?
Episode 290 - Stories of the Movement: Can Sacrifice be a Road to Victory?

Hear how the biblical story of Abraham and Lot inspired Sam Rhee to step aside from the role of his dreams for the sake of a colleague and how God used that sacrifice to pave a path for victory.

Episode 289 - Kids' Sports and Other Hidden Idols with Patrick Lencioni, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman
Episode 289 - Kids' Sports and Other Hidden Idols with Patrick Lencioni, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman

Renowned author Patrick Lencioni joins Henry Kaestner for a conversation about some of the hidden idols of entrepreneurship before Henry, Justin, and Joey riff on how we all might learn to fight against the temptation to worship “safe” idols.

Episode 288 - Entrepreneurs and Pastors: More Alike or Different? with Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer
Episode 288 - Entrepreneurs and Pastors: More Alike or Different? with Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer

Today’s podcast highlights the voices of three pastors–Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer–who have seen the power of working alongside entrepreneurs for the good of their communities.

Episode 287 - What’s Stopping Entrepreneurs From Partnering with the Church? with Barna Group's David Kinnaman
Episode 287 - What’s Stopping Entrepreneurs From Partnering with the Church? with Barna Group's David Kinnaman

David Kinnaman and Justin Forman discuss the relationship between the church and entrepreneurs, highlighting the unfortunate tension that often exists between the two groups and providing insight into how we might grow together to unlock this powerful partnership.

Episode 286 - Going Public. Staying Humble: Overcoming The Hidden Challenges of Great Success with AR/VR Innovator Renji Bijoy
Episode 286 - Going Public. Staying Humble: Overcoming The Hidden Challenges of Great Success with AR/VR Innovator Renji Bijoy

Renji joins the show to talk about what it’s like to lead and innovate in a new, emerging industry. He and Henry will also share how their faith has kept them stay grounded in the highs and lows that come with worldly success.

Episode 285 - Love and (Dis)respect at Home and at Work with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Episode 285 - Love and (Dis)respect at Home and at Work with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and special guest host Mike Sharrow join the show to take a candid look at how entrepreneurs can overcome the challenges they face in their personal and professional relationships.

Episode 284 - Entrepreneur: Are You Caring for Your Team? with Stephen Phelan of Movement Mortgage
Episode 284 - Entrepreneur: Are You Caring for Your Team? with Stephen Phelan of Movement Mortgage

Stephen Phelan, the Chief Pastoral Officer of Movement Mortgage, joins the show to talk about the radical programs they have implemented to care for their employees and to share practical tips for other entrepreneurs looking to make a difference in the lives of those who work with them.

Episode 283 - Stories of the Movement: The 2008 Turnaround
Episode 283 - Stories of the Movement: The 2008 Turnaround

In this new segment called “Stories of the Movement,” we take a narratively compelling, high-production look at what God is doing through the Faith Driven Entrepreneurs behind Movement Mortgage, a company started in the midst of a housing crisis.

Episode 282 - Have You Made Money Your Valentine? with Andy Crouch, Randy Alcorn, and Tom Hsieh
Episode 282 - Have You Made Money Your Valentine? with Andy Crouch, Randy Alcorn, and Tom Hsieh

Author Andy Crouch, theologian Randy Alcorn, and entrepreneur Tom Hsieh talk about how we can develop a biblically informed relationship with money that leads to generosity and joy.

Episode 281 - How to Develop a Prayer Life (That Doesn't Stink) with Peter Greer
Episode 281 - How to Develop a Prayer Life (That Doesn't Stink) with Peter Greer

Hope International CEO Peter Greer shares insights from leaders around the world that will help entrepreneurs develop a strong prayer routine.

Episode 280 - Thinking Beyond the Great Commission with Jordan Raynor
Episode 280 - Thinking Beyond the Great Commission with Jordan Raynor

In this conversation, Jordan Raynor challenges the belief that the only way our work matters for eternity is if we use it to share the gospel, arguing that our work has intrinsic value to God.

Episode 279 - Is the Church Winning? with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman
Episode 279 - Is the Church Winning? with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman

Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman join Joey Honescko to remind Faith Driven Entrepreneurs that they’re playing for the winning team in a new segment called “the riff.”

Episode 278 - Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health for Entrepreneur with Maxwell Anderson, Steve Cuss, and Curt Thompson
Episode 278 - Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health for Entrepreneur with Maxwell Anderson, Steve Cuss, and Curt Thompson

Maxwell Anderson, Steve Cuss, and Dr. Curt Thompson talk about how entrepreneurs can manage their anxiety, depression, and overall mental health.

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