Sep 9, 2020
David Green, the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby join us on the podcast today. Hobby Lobby is the worlds largest privately owned Arts and Crafts store. Hobby Lobby is primarily an arts-and-crafts store but also includes hobbies, picture framing, jewelry making, fabrics, floral and wedding supplies, cards and party ware, baskets, wearable art, home accents and holiday merchandise. From starting his company with just $600 in the 1970s, Green has been able to work tirelessly and flourish under God’s guidance to grow his company to the retail giant it is today.
In this episode, you’ll hear David explain how he built his business squarely on biblical principles, how you can find your life’s mission, and how he runs his business.
This week on The Wow Factor:
- David’s childhood and first experience with money
- How David found his life’s mission during high school
- David’s career advice to fellow entrepreneurs
- The importance of inviting God’s guidance and looking for your path
- How David faced a bank foreclosure and found the strength to continue
- The perks of being a Private company vs a Public company
- Why David writes everything down, and isn’t fond of smartphones and computers
- The importance of giving back
Key Takeaway: When you follow God’s word, you are laying the foundation for gratitude, prosperity, and grace, to which your business can flourish in.
The WOW Factor
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David Green
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