What if competition wasn’t your enemy—but your greatest ally Brent Hagar

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In this powerful episode of Tulsa Talks, longtime State Farm agent Brent Hagar shares his 18-year journey of building a business from scratch, guided by faith, integrity, and service. From storm seasons to startup struggles, Brent reveals what it takes to grow a business that puts people first—and how supporting your competition might just be the secret to lasting success. Brent’s story is a roadmap for entrepreneurs, showing that sustainable growth isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about building people, trusting the process, and letting faith lead. You don’t rise by holding others down. You rise by helping others rise. Humility – Starting from zero customers, Brent stepped into the unknown with only faith and a calling to serve. Redemption – Leaving corporate life behind, he chose a path aligned with his values—one that honored people over profits. Power – Launching a State Farm agency, he poured sweat equity into building a service-driven business from the ground up. Being – Learning to wear many hats, then gradually passing them to a well-trained team rooted in excellence and care. Mercy – Navigating devastating storms and helping clients recover—always with empathy, fairness, and integrity. Abundance – Growing from 2 to 12 employees while mentoring others to launch businesses of their own. Witness – Advocating for healthy competition: "When your neighbor wins, the whole community rises." Sovereignty – Trusting in God's plan through weather, economic shifts, and the seasons of business. Reconciliation – Coaching business owners to get aligned from the start—personally, professionally, and financially. Completion – Living out his mission as a servant-leader, showing that success built on service creates lasting impact. #FaithInBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #ServantLeadership #BusinessWithPurpose #RiseByLiftingOthers #PurposeOverProfit #ChristianEntrepreneur #CommunityOverCompetition #SmallBusinessTips #SuccessStory #tulsatalksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tulsa-talks--6590488/support.

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