Ep 449: From Basketball to Building a Kingdom Focused Business | Tamra Andress & Doug Elks

Join host Tamra Andress as she delves into an inspiring conversation with Doug Elks on The Messenger Movement Podcast. Discover Doug’s remarkable journey from childhood challenges to launching the AIM movement, his mindset around suffering and gratitude, and his dedication to aligning business initiatives with advancing God’s kingdom.

Don’t miss this insightful episode filled with wisdom and encouragement!

We discuss: 

• Ambition Mindset and Faith Journey: Doug Elks shares his compelling story of overcoming childhood challenges, including having a drug-addicted father, and how these experiences shaped his ambition mindset. Despite adversity, he found strength in his faith and a sense of purpose in community building.
• Balancing Business Growth with Kingdom Advancement: A central theme of the discussion is Doug’s commitment to aligning his business ventures with his faith. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining alignment across all initiatives to focus on advancing God’s kingdom and making disciples, demonstrating a holistic approach to entrepreneurship rooted in spiritual values.
• Leveraging Personal Brand for Ministry: Doug highlights the significance of using personal branding and social media platforms as tools for ministry. By boldly sharing his faith online and focusing on his personal relationship with the Bible, he aims to reach and encourage others, exemplifying the integration of faith into professional endeavors.

About Doug: 

Doug Elks is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and hybrid athlete. He formerly played D1 college basketball at Western Carolina University where he also earned a double business major in management and marketing. He now travels as a motivational speaker primarily for schools and athletes while also building his nutrition and wellness brand, Kaizos. In his free time he enjoys challenging physical feats like 100 mile races and more.

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Show Notes: From Basketball to Building a Kingdom Business

In today’s world, the concept of business often conjures images of profit margins, market strategies, and bottom lines. However, for individuals like Doug Elks, entrepreneurship transcends mere financial success; it becomes a platform for advancing God’s kingdom. In this enlightening discussion with Tamara Lechner on The Messenger Movement Podcast, Doug shares his remarkable faith journey, offering profound insights into what it means to build a kingdom business.

1. Ambition Mindset and Faith Journey

Doug’s journey begins with adversity. Raised in a challenging environment with a drug-addicted father, he was forced to mature quickly. Yet, amidst the trials, his faith became a source of strength, guiding him towards a path of ambition and purpose. Despite facing hurdles, Doug’s unwavering belief in God propelled him forward, ultimately leading to a transformative shift in his mindset.

2. Balancing Business Growth with Kingdom Advancement

Central to Doug’s entrepreneurial philosophy is the idea of alignment – aligning business endeavors with the principles of God’s kingdom. His commitment to this alignment underscores a holistic approach to entrepreneurship, one that prioritizes spiritual values over mere profit. By intertwining faith with business, Doug exemplifies how businesses can become powerful tools for advancing God’s kingdom and making disciples.

3. Leveraging Personal Brand for Ministry

In today’s digital age, personal branding and social media play integral roles in outreach and ministry. Doug emphasizes the importance of leveraging these platforms to share one’s faith boldly. By authentically representing his beliefs online and grounding his work in a personal relationship with the Bible, Doug demonstrates how entrepreneurs can use their platforms to inspire and encourage others, effectively bridging the gap between business and ministry.

Conclusion: Embracing a Kingdom Mindset

Doug Elks’ story serves as a testament to the transformative power of faith-driven entrepreneurship. Through his experiences, we glean invaluable lessons on building a kingdom business – one rooted in faith, integrity, and purpose. As we navigate our own entrepreneurial journeys, may we heed Doug’s wisdom, aligning our endeavors with the mission of advancing God’s kingdom and spreading His love to all.

Join us in this inspiring conversation on The Messenger Movement Podcast as we delve deeper into the principles of kingdom business and explore how each of us can play a part in building a world where faith and entrepreneurship converge for greater purpose and impact.