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Kings & Priests
by Vast Media
A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom.Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives.
Episodes
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Founder Archetypes Examined
In this episode we discuss the importance of visionaries in business. Drawing from the gambler's mentality of yesteryear, we consider if this daring approach has a place in today's tech-focused world. Through the lens of industry titans such as Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Steve Jobs, and Tony Fidel…
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Booming AI Market, Ethical Wealth Creation & Christian Responsibility
Welcome to another episode of the Kings and Priests podcast where we uncover the intersections of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship. This time around, we dive into the current state of the AI market and discuss the extraordinary success of NVIDIA, which reported 13.5 billion in revenue last...
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Insights From the All-In Summit
Dean recaps what he learned at the the All-In Summit. Kings and Priests is a podcast for Christians obsessed with learning about business and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Dean Sweetman, the Founder and CEO of Tithe.ly and Michael Whittle, Founder of Pulpit AI.
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Social Media for Churches w/ Gibson & Scott from Discipls (#63)
A conversation with Scott Bolin and Gibson Brueher, founders of Discipls - a social media tool for churches. The goal of Discipls is to make it easier for churches to use social media to fulfill the Great Commission. Learn more at https://www.discipls.io/
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Dave Portnoy Buys Back Barstool Sports & Mr. Beast Gets Sued
Michael & Dean discuss: Dave Portnoy buys back Barstool Sports for $1 Mr Beast gets sued for $100m Is the creator economy dead? Why food businesses are so hard Kings & Priests is part of the Vast Podcast Network. Learn more here: www.vastpodcasts.io
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Exits, Cashflow & Everything In Between
Join us for a riveting discussion where we unravel the psyche of successful entrepreneurs who, after a large exit, are keen on owning a cash-flowing business. As we tackle the paradox of one-time success versus the comfort of a consistent cash flow, we also address the possibility that 10 million...
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22 Ideas from David Ogilvy
David Ogilvy is an absolute titan and in this episode, Dean and Michael breakdown 22 ideas from this business icon. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - AI Tools' Impact on Sermon Writing (0:08:34) - Brevity and First-Class Business Importance (0:13:00) - Leadership Mindset and...
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Blending Formation & Entrepreneurship to Create Malachi Daily: A Conversation with Kieran Lenahan
Join us for a special edition of the podcast where we chat with our friend Kieren Lenahan, an amazing faith-driven entrepreneur and the creator of Malachi Daily, a scripture memorization tool. Kiran shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to working in corporate and eventually becoming a...
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Resilience, Storytelling, and Futuristic Thinking
What if being brutally honest about your business's weaknesses could actually help you attract investors? Join us as we discuss the power of reverse psychology and how being upfront about potential risks can lead to a better understanding of the rewards – and ultimately, success in your venture....
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Will AI Save the World?
IN THIS EPISODE: PGA & LIV Golf Merger Will AI Save the World? --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - PGA and LIV Golf Merge (0:07:30) - Lessons in Strategy and Adaptability (0:17:56) - Will AI Save the World? (0:30:51) - Embracing Change Why AI Will Save the World by Marc Andreessen :...
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AI, Target, Bud Light, NVIDIA and more!
In this episode we explore the AI revolution and the incredible rise of NVIDIA, whose stock has soared due to their chips powering the servers that run AI. We also examine recent marketing missteps by Bud Light and Target, both of which attempted to appeal to new demographics with controversial...
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Business Titans & AI Innovations: The Ultimate Leverage
In this episode we discuss our obsession with entrepreneurship and the importance of learning from business history. We talk about two amazing podcasts, Acquired and Founders and how they've managed to absorb invaluable knowledge from the stories of business titans such as Carnegie, Rockefeller,...
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How AI & Relentless Resourcefulness Will Shape the Future of Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we explore the concept of being relentlessly resourceful as an entrepreneur and discuss the importance of not burning relationships, leveraging our networks, and having the tenacity to not give up too soon. Listen in as we share examples of this mindset in action and how it plays…
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Peter Thiel's Distribution Mastery & David Ogilvy's Work Ethics
"Sales and distribution are the lifeblood of any successful business." This bold statement sets the stage for our exploration of Peter Thiel's quote on the necessity of an effective distribution plan for any product. Learn how a strong product paired with a solid distribution strategy can lead to...
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The Spirit-Led Business Plan w/ Justin Wise
Today we dive into the journey of Justin Wise. We discuss the importance of influence and entrepreneurship in the Christian community and the concept of a spirit-led business plan. We also delve into the idea of making God the CEO of our business, offering practical strategies and insights for...
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Healing Families & Building Futures: Megan Rose's Vision for Better Together
Hear the inspiring story of Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better Together, an organization dedicated to empowering families by helping them find employment and providing a loving, safe, and supportive foundation. Michael had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Rose, founder and CEO of Better...
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Navigating the Intersection of Faith, Business, and Bivocational Ministry
In this episode, Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman dive into the integration of faith and business with their good friend Tanner Reklaitis from the Dwell app which helps Christians engage with the Bible through listening. Dwell offers a 30-day trial on all new accounts, and you can get started by...
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Mirroring Market Leaders, Netflix's Golf Series, and the "He Gets Us" Campaign
In this episode we discuss the AutoPilot app, which allows users to mirror the investment portfolios of successful investors, and the Full Swing series on Netflix. We also dive into the recent "He Gets Us" campaign, backed by a group of creatives, investors, and devout Christian individuals, who...
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Michael Gets Scammed, a New Business Idea & SVB
Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: Silicon Valley Bank implosion Michael pitches Dean a new business idea Story of how Michael recently got scammed for a significant amount of money. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe on YouTube here ➡ @kingsandpriestspodcast...
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Knowing When to Quit & Is Ethical Wealth Creation Possible?
Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: When to give up Do you need to be an expert to start a business? How to get rich without getting lucky (NAVAL) Is ethical wealth creation possible? and more! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ------ www.kingsandpriests.io Subscribe on YouTube here ➡...
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Blessing, Luck & How to Make $1M in 2023.
Back from a break and kicking off Season 2, Dean Sweetman & Michael Whittle discuss: Being blessed vs. being lucky The story of the first TikTok media start up ever acquired Easiest way to make $1M in 2023 If you had to start something today to make $1M, what would it be? SIGN UP FOR THE…
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Should We Start A New Business?
In the Season 1 finale, Dean & Michael are joined by fellow podcaster and former head of content at Buzzsprout, Travis Albritton, to try and decide if they want to start a business around an idea from the My First Million Podcast - a mobile podcasting studio. The guys hash out the viability as a...
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AI, ChatGPT & Human Flourishing w/ Tyler Prieb & TheoFuturist
Michael is joined by Tyler Prieb of Missional Labs & TheoFuturist to talk about AI, ChatGPT and the ramifications it could have both now and into the future. Follow Tyler: https://twitter.com/tylerprieb Follow TheoFuturist: https://twitter.com/theofuturist ---- Follow Dean:...
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AI, New Ideas & Buying Businesses
Michael and Dean discuss: Open A.I. launches Chat GPT Michael pitches Dean on a new business idea Founders podcast Should you buy a business instead of starting one? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter &...
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Lessons From Ken Costa
Michael and Dean discuss: Elon Musk and his "hardcore" management style Lessons from legendary banker, investor, minster and entrepreneur Ken Costa Insurgent & incumbents Dealing with failure Healthy ambition Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael:...
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Elon Musk, Crypto Crash & Focus
Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, Elon Musk takes over Twitter, FTX disintegrates, and building companies with focus & patience. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at...
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E42: Ghostwriting Tweets & the Amazon Deal Machine
Dean and Mike talk about how people are making $200k a year tweeting for VC's, whether or not founders should care about content creation and how Amazon accesses companies they buy. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on...
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E41: Why Right Now is the Best Time to Build
Dean and Mike talk about focus, momentum, relationships, Bill Gurley and why right now might be the best time in the last decade to build something from scratch. Mentioned in this episode: Bill Gurley Interview Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael:...
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E40: The Figma Sale & Entrepreneurial Pastors
Dean and Mike talk about Figma selling to Adobe for $20 billion and the public response to the deal. They also talk about how the entrepreneurial mindset can, and should be embraced by churches and ministries. Mentioned in this episode: Figma Sales to Adobe Why We Need More Entrepreneurial Church...
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Introducing the TheosU Memes Podcast - The Vast Podcast
We're partnering with the crew from TheosU on their new project: The TheosU Memes Podcast In this bonus episode, Nathan Finochio, Chris Palmer, Bryan Vos and Everett Wood join the show to talk about their new weekly podcast dropping today. They talk about the genesis of TheosU Memes, the idea for...
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E39: Boring Businesses & Valuing Pre-Revenue Companies
Dean and Mike talk about Codie Sanchez of Contrarian Thinking and her E-Book on 150 Boring Business Ideas. They also talk about Y Combinator's list of top private companies and how to value pre-revenue startups. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael:...
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E38: Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $10,000?
Dean and Mike talk through a list they found online of businesses that can be launched over a weekend with very little upfront investment. Are these good ideas or just content for blogs? Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on...
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E37: A Framework for Thinking About Your Business
Mike and Dean touch on the latest PGA / LIV Golf saga, two massive acquisitions in the media world, and then talk through Y Combinators Investment Memo Template as a framework for breakdown businesses and ideas. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael:...
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E36: Adam Neumann's Second Chance
Dean and Mike talk about WeWork founder Adam Neumann's comeback thanks to a record breaking $350 million investment from a16Z. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an...
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K&P Founders #3 - Brent Beshore, Permanent Equity
Michael talks with Brent Beshore, the founder & CEO of Permanent Equity about his dinner with Warren Buffett, coming to faith kicking and screaming, and how he stumbled into starting the longest dated private equity fund in history. Follow Brent: https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore Follow Dean:...
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E35: Warren Buffett, Being a Contrarian & Tent Making
Dean and Michael talk about a famous Warren Buffett quote, what is means to be a contrarian, and how Christians and pastors should think about their work. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and...
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E34: Uncommon Investor Questions & Entrepreneurial Traits
Dean and Michael go over some uncommon questions that potential investors may ask and some intangible traits of entrepreneurs. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an...
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E33: How to Raise Money
Dean and Mike talk about how to raise money using Paul Grahams framework found here: http://www.paulgraham.com/fr.html Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at...
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E32: Doom, Gloom & Lessons from Jerry Weintraub
Dean and Mike talk about the latest CPI print, macro conditions and breakdown some principles from legendary entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub's book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead." Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us…
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E31: Cards, Crypto & Christ w/ Pratyush Buddiga
Michael talks with former pro poker player, spelling bee champion and investor Pratyush Buddiga. Pratyush tells the story of how he torched his net worth by 90% (2x), how He chased after money, status, and glory, and how he finally found freedom + redemption in Jesus. Pratyush is on the investing...
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E44: Expanding The Aesthetic Of Christian Subculture w/ Andy Squyres - The Vast Podcast
Jake and Mike have a conversation with Andy Squyres about expanding the aesthetic of Christian subculture through art, beauty and words. Andy Squyres is a writer of albums, books, essays and newsletters that dig deeply into the human experience of walking by faith. You can check him out on...
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E30: Zero to One
In this weeks episode, Dean and Mike talk about some of the principles from Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future." Peter Thiel conversation on Zero to One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_00POR-Po Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow...
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K&P Founders #2 - Matt Shackleford, Abode
Matt Shackleford is the Co-founder of Abode and Conjure. Abode was started with the mission to make the internet more human and is a place to store and display all the things you care about - books, photos, art, music, podcasts and more. Conjure is a renowned collective of specialized artists and...
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E29: Why Optimism Always Wins & Negotiation Tactics
Mike and Dean talk about the crypto crash, why optimists make win, and how to negotiate fairly as a believer. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at...
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E28: Platforms, Business Cliches & Competition
In E28, the guys talk about the dangers of building your business on a platform you don't control, business cliches & healthy competition. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to...
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E27: Must Have vs. Nice to Have
Dean and Mike talk Elon Musk email, assessing start up ideas and "must have" vs. "nice to have" products. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected]...
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Bonus Episode: LIV Golf, Competition & Disrupting an Incumbent
In this bonus episode, Dean fills Michael in on the LIV Golf drama and then the guys talk about the beauty of competition in the free market and other professional sports leagues that have been disrupted. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael:...
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E26: Starting a Business During a Recession
Dean and Michael talk about highly successful companies that starting during recessions and some ways to validate your business idea. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & YouTube and feel free to shoot…
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E25: Reformers, Web3 & the Future
Michael talks with some of the team from Reformers, a web3 community and product incubator for like-minded Christians. Check out Reformers Follow Stephen McCaskell Follow Pr0phet Follow Isaac Hanekamp Follow Carroll Keane About Reformers: In the 1500s, the German monk, Martin Luther, utilized the...
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E24: How to Operate in a Downturn
Dean & Mike talk about how to start, build and operate in a rapidly declining economic environment. Operating in a downturn by Craft Ventures: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBkzm4a7iY4&t=91s Slide Deck - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DgKmvIDmNY8FWitIpKIsNTbiEYuOJgU/view Follow Dean:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom.Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives.
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A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom.Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives.
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