From Homeless to Kingdom Impact: Carl Willis on Building Faith-Driven Businesses That Make Disciples

Send us Fan MailEpisode DescriptionIn this interview from Believers Building Businesses, host Craig Clutts talks with Carl Willis—former police officer, pastor, and founder of Simplicity Marketing—who shares his journey from homelessness to building businesses that make disciples globally.Carl started his business empire in a friend's spare bedroom on a borrowed laptop. Through failure and faith, he discovered entrepreneurship isn't about money—it's about making disciples through the marketplace.Show NotesYou're Never ReadyYou're going to fail—get comfortable with itFailure is feedback: fail fast, fail forwardWhat you don't see: 40 failures before successSuccess unlocks next set of challengesThe 80/20 Rule20% of efforts → 80% of resultsFind your 20% and focus thereYou're God's PipelineService mindset makes us give everything awayYou're called to serve AND resourceRaise your money thermostatPrayer: "Make me the most efficient pipeline"Be the NeurosurgeonDon't blast message; become the expertProvide value via contentAudience comes to you pre-positioned to buySpecialist's advice followed without price objectionsAsk "WHO" Not "How"Stop asking "How do I do this?"Ask: "Who needs to be with me?"99% of time, answer is WHOCould be mentor, coach, partner, bookReal Purpose: Make DisciplesBusiness puts you in contact with peopleJesus uses your life to engage theirsCarl's business took him to 8+ countries"Use me. Make me Your biggest pipeline."Key Takeaways✓ Failure is feedback—fail fast and forward ✓ Focus on your 20% producing 80% of results ✓ You're God's pipeline—raise your money thermostat ✓ Position as specialist; attract ideal clients ✓ Ask "WHO?" not "how" ✓ Real purpose: make disciples through marketplaceAction ItemsLaunch despite fear—fail fast and learnIdentify your 20%; eliminate the restAsk "WHO needs to be with me?"Create content positioning you as expertDaily prayer: "Use me as Your pipeline"Download free guide at https://biblicalgrowthstrategies.comRemember: Failure is feedback. Ask "WHO?" Make disciples. 🔗 Stay Connected & Keep Growing:📘 Facebook: facebook.com/carlswillis 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlwillis 📺 YouTube: @CarlWillis20 📷 Instagram: @nomorejob2 📝 Blog & Resources: carlwillis.com 📥 Download Free Guide – Faith Driven Success: biblicalgrowthstrategies.com