Houston Business Groups
As one of the largest and most diverse cities in the nation, Houston is primed for an entrepreneurial revitalization. Whether you’re an executive at a Fortune 500 Company or just starting your first brick-and-mortar retail shop, Faith Driven Entrepreneur is here to encourage you along your journey – because being an entrepreneur can be a challenge: financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
And you’re invited to join one of our Houston business groups.
Over eight weeks, you’ll get to know other business owners and entrepreneurs in the Houston metroplex. We will talk about where faith and business intersect. We will talk about how to embrace God’s purpose in your life as you continue building up your business. Our business groups are driven by faith. It’s in our DNA. We’re calling all faith driven entrepreneurs and professionals to hit the button below and sign up for our next group.
Why We Host Houston Business Groups
For decades, the American church has been disconnected from work culture. Subtle messages have slipped into our conversations and tell us that a career is second-tier when placed against traditional ministry. Thankfully, the narrative is changing.
The world is seeing just how influential faith driven entrepreneurs can be. Entrepreneurs shape culture. Entrepreneurs create stability. Entrepreneurs have unique opportunities to love their employees, stakeholders, and boards.
But entrepreneurship is hard. Our Houston business groups give business leaders the chance to feel heard by people who truly understand what they’re going through. From mental health struggles to economic crises, you deal with heavy burdens day in and day out. The responsibility of maintaining a dozen salaries – few people understand what that’s like.
Faith Driven Entrepreneur is creating spaces where Houston entrepreneurs and business leaders can share their experiences. We also provide professional resources that challenge you to broaden your perspectives. In one of our business groups, you can ask tough questions, learn from global experts, and find encouragement from people who have been in your shoes.
You’re invited. Find a Houston business group today.
3 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Enjoy Our Houston Business Groups
Meet like-minded business owners and potential mentors
Most entrepreneurs report feeling lonely at least once in their roles as business owners. Employees don’t understand what goes into complex decisions. Spouses don’t spend their days in the same office. And other executives seem too busy to share their hard-earned wisdom. At a Faith Driven Entrepreneur business group in Houston, you’ll meet colleagues who can truly say, “I know what that’s like.”
Go beyond “water cooler” talk. Dive deep into business and faith topics.
Stress can make us go on autopilot. Burnout leads to a survival mindset where your only goal is to put out the next fire. Even if we’re not feeling stressed, many business gurus reduce the process to a black-and-white discussion of profit and loss. As entrepreneurs, we lose sight of what it means to be business owners created in the image of God. So, we want you to talk about what matters. Don’t settle for “chit-chat.” Let’s have a real conversation.
Discover an entire library of entrepreneur resources.
Faith Driven Entrepreneur doesn’t end with our business groups. That’s just the starting line. From podcasts to year-long groups, we equip leaders like you to continue developing your skills and faith. But first, you’ll want to join one of our Foundation Groups to get a lay of the land before diving into other resources.
How is a Houston Business Group Structured?
Commit to an 8-week group
If you’ve never been part of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group, then you’ll want to start with one of our Foundation Groups. A Foundation Group will introduce you to eight main topics of discussion without requiring too long of a time commitment.
Join 10-15 other business owners in Houston
Nobody likes a group that’s too large or too small. That’s why we keep groups to 10-15 people, which allows for deep conversation without anyone feeling like they can’t contribute to the discussion at hand. You might also have the option to meet virtually or in person depending on the sessions being offered at any given time.
Watch and discuss a short video once a week
How do you know what to talk about each session? We provide expertly-produced videos that guide the conversation. Each video will highlight a unique entrepreneur experience. Then our hosts, Henry Kaestner and JD Greear, provide rich insights into the week’s topics. Explore the video series here.
What’s the Cost to Join One of These Houston Business Groups?
There are no fees to join one of our Houston business groups. Due to the generosity of many supporters, Faith Driven Entrepreneur can host groups free of charge. Volunteers also give of their time to lead our groups.
Please know that our groups are not meant to be lead generators for your business. There are other networking communities better suited to that purpose.
Doing Business in Houston. What You Need to Know.
While many people might not think of Houston when they think of “cities in Texas,” they probably should. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the nation. It attracts entrepreneurs not just from the Lone Star State but also from around the world.
Houston is a very attractive city for businesses. It ranks third among US cities for Fortune 500 headquarters due to amenable state business laws and oil reserves. It has become the headquarters for numerous oil and energy infrastructure companies like Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, and Halliburton.
Also of note is Houston’s access to the global shipping trade. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, it is the leading city for export value in the entire USA. According to one report, “The Houston metro area leads all U.S. metros for the value of exports. It ranks well above New York City ($103.9 billion), Los Angeles ($58.6 billion), Chicago ($54.5 billion), and Dallas-Fort Worth ($43.2 billion).”
Finally, Houston also boasts an extremely diverse population. Statistics show that one in four residents were born outside the US, and for years, Houston has been ranked the most diverse city in the nation. This diversity, paired with economic strength and a relatively young population, suggests an extremely bright future.