EP 31: Building a Legacy That Lasts: Hobby Lobby CEO David Green & Bill High

In this episode of Wealth Beyond Riches, Tim sits down with David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, author and legacy consultant, to explore the story behind one of America's most unique businesses—and the values that shaped it. From a $600 loan and handmade picture frames to over 1,000 stores nationwide, David shares Hobby Lobby's humble beginnings, his parents' influence, and the central role of faith and generosity in shaping both business and family. Bill provides practical wisdom on how families can move beyond short-term thinking to build lasting legacies grounded in mission, vision, and values. Together, they unpack powerful lessons on family culture, stewardship, and why legacy is more than money—it's what you set in motion for generations to come. 📖 Pre-order their new book The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity: https://amzn.to/4mUVYXU What You'll Learn in This Episode How Hobby Lobby grew from a $600 loan into a $7B+ company Why values matter more than business skills in building a legacy Practical steps for creating family mission, vision, and values The role of guardrails in protecting family time and priorities How generosity shapes both family culture and business success Resources & Links The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity → https://amzn.to/4mUVYXU Learn more about Bill High's work → https://billhigh.com Connect with Tim → https://linktr.ee/timmeisenheimer Chapters (00:00) – Welcome & introduction (02:00) – Hobby Lobby's $600 beginning (05:00) – Lessons from David's parents on faith & generosity (07:00) – The shift from survival mode to legacy mindset (09:00) – Why family mission, vision, and values matter (12:00) – Guardrails for faith, family, and business (15:00) – Generosity as a core conviction (18:00) – Inside the family giving meetings (21:00) – Annual family celebration & legacy practices Keywords David Green, Hobby Lobby, Bill High, The Legacy Life, family values, legacy, Christian leadership, stewardship, generosity, business story, building a legacy, family mission, faith and business, wealth beyond riches