#895 Leadership Lessons from Business and Church with Jay Owen, CEO at Business Builders
It’s lonely at the top. But being lonely is actually a choice.
Today, we're talking to Jay Owen, CEO at Business Builders. We discuss how leading in ministry has changed his approach to business leadership, why loneliness at the top is actually a choice, and how AI tools like vibe coding are enabling agencies to build $50,000 solutions in just one week for a few hundred dollars.
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To learn more about Business Builders, check out their website here.
About Jay Owen
As the CEO of Business Builders, I help businesses and organizations with clear messaging, website and video production, and online promotion. I have over 25 years of experience in web design, marketing communications, and creative direction, and I hold multiple certifications from HubSpot, the leading software platform for inbound marketing, sales, and customer service.
My mission is to build businesses and organizations in a Christ-honoring way, and to share ideas and insights with other business leaders who want more freedom and flexibility in life. I do this through events, podcasts, coaching, webinars, and workshops, where I teach proven strategies and best practices for growing and scaling a successful business. I also support my team at the agency, and enjoy spending time with my family and my faith community.
About Business Builders
Everyone has heard the story of the web designer who was there one day and gone the next. You deserve reliability!
Experience matters when it comes to getting you the right results. Since 1999, we’ve helped thousands of people grow their business with marketing that works. Are you next?
We start with a marketing blueprint that ensures your messaging is clear, your prospective client is identified, and your goals are measurable.
Then we go to work! Our in-house team will use the blueprint to create custom websites and applications, social media, Google Ads, SEO, video, and more. Each month we track the results to show you measurable success. Your branding, marketing, website, or development services can all be achieved with one point of contact through our unified client experience.
Look, we know that some marketing and salespeople get a bad wrap, that’s why who you hire matters and why we’re so focused on our core values. Quality, Faith, Family, Joy, Experience, and Commitment make up who we are. So much so, we’ve drawn this up on a giant wall in our office. We love to work with people who are drawn to the same qualities.