EP 32: Family Over Profit: The Secret Behind Hobby Lobby's Success with David Green & Bill High

In part two of our conversation, David Green and Bill High share more about the principles that have guided Hobby Lobby and the Green family for generations. David unpacks the practices that keep him grounded as a CEO—prioritizing family, focusing on the "main thing," and resisting the distractions of endless work. Bill offers perspective on how intentional family culture shapes legacy, and why the Greens view Hobby Lobby not just as a company, but as a ministry. You'll also hear why David has no intention of selling Hobby Lobby, what it means to make a "great handoff" to future generations, and how true wealth is found in contentment rather than accumulation. The episode closes with powerful reflections on generosity, Bible translation, and culture-shaping projects like He Gets Us and the Museum of the Bible. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or someone rethinking what matters most, this episode challenges you to reframe success around faith, family, and eternal impact. Pre-order The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity Chapters (00:00) – Why Hobby Lobby prioritizes family over profit (04:00) – Daily rhythms and leadership practices of David Green (07:00) – The "iPad" notebook and keeping the main thing the main thing (10:00) – Why Hobby Lobby is viewed as a ministry, not just a business (13:00) – Preparing the next generations for leadership (16:00) – Contentment and redefining wealth (19:00) – Eternal impact vs. temporary success (20:00) – Projects shaping culture: Bible translation, Museum of the Bible, He Gets Us (26:00) – What Bill and David are loving right now Resources Mentioned The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity — David Green & Bill High Leadership Not by the Book — David Green & Bill High Museum of the Bible He Gets Us Campaign OneHope Ministry Keywords David Green, Bill High, Hobby Lobby, The Legacy Life, Leadership Not by the Book, family legacy, business as ministry, contentment, generational wealth, Bible translation, He Gets Us, Museum of the Bible, generosity, Christian leadership, faith and business, succession planning, family values, workplace culture.