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.
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PODCASTS FOR THE FAITH DRIVEN ENTREPRENEUR
Henry and Justin discuss a merger between Halftime and Faith Driven Movements alongside Halftime co-CEOs Jim Stollberg and Tom McGhee.
Justin, Henry, and Joey talk about how entrepreneurs trade up and find significance through surrender.
Jordan Raynor talks about how entrepreneurs can redeem their time.
Dude Perfect's Coby Cotton plus entrepreneurs Mickey Peters and Scott Weiss share different experiences that show how valuable community can be for entrepreneurs.
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.
Dr. Bryan Loritts joins Joey Honescko and William Norvell to discuss the importance of deep, long-lasting friendships in the context of entrepreneurship.
Hear three Christian entrepreneurs give their perspectives about how to navigate the complex issue of layoffs.
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.
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.
Andy Crouch, Patrick Lencioni, and Mary Miller give practical guidance for entrepreneurs looking to build a positive company culture where their employees can flourish.
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.
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.
In this edition of the Riff, Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman discuss the themes of battling idolatry and identity in entrepreneurship.
Nicky Gumbel, Kim Avery, and Jeremy Lin talk about how entrepreneurs can hear from God to fight against their idols.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hope International CEO Peter Greer shares insights from leaders around the world that will help entrepreneurs develop a strong prayer routine.
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.
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.”
Maxwell Anderson, Steve Cuss, and Dr. Curt Thompson talk about how entrepreneurs can manage their anxiety, depression, and overall mental health.
Joey, Justin, and Henry discuss the new initiative called Solving the World's Greatest Problems.