Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

“Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.” Proverbs 22:26-27 (NIV)In today’s episode, I share a story from my co-author, Jon Kluiter, about his early business journey—how top-line growth turned into bottom-line stress.This Proverb calls us to rethink what real success looks like.If you’re carrying the weight of business debt or chasing expansion without peace, this one’s for you.Customer Success Code: "Don’t confuse top-line noise with bottom-line wisdom. Growth without margin is just glorified debt." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com