What does it take to build a business (and a life) that actually makes a difference?
In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with long-time entrepreneur Jim Burgoon. Jim shares lessons from his journey through early entrepreneurship, personal setbacks, and the hardest year of his life—ultimately leading him to his true calling: helping others become the best version of themselves.
Today, Jim runs “Lead With Jim,” a faith-based creative strategy business where he helps creators move from idea to execution—whether it’s launching a podcast, building a platform, or creating their own impact-driven projects.
Tune in as he dives into authentic leadership, people development, and why impact should always come before income.
📌 Connect With Jim: https://leadwithjim.com/
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0:00 Introduction to Today’s Episode
1:35 How Jim Discovered Entrepreneurship
5:00 Life Detours and Lessons Learned Along the Way
12:43 Finding His Niche in People Development
16:26 Lessons on Avoiding Overwhelm and Spreading Yourself Too Thin
28:16 Aligning with Your Purpose and Shifting Your Goals
30:00 Why Impact Comes Before Dollars in Business
32:00 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People: Practical Steps
35:35 How to Show Up Authentically as a Leader
37:16 Where to Find Jim
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