The Pursuit of Purpose

Chad Staples, founder and president of Elevation Dealer Services, discusses his entrepreneurial journey through the automotive industry, the role of faith and family in shaping his leadership, stepping out to build a values-driven business, and leading with integrity, mentorship, and purpose.

Walter Crutchfield, partner at Vintage Partners and a fourth-generation Arizona real estate developer, shares how faith, leadership, and long-term vision have shaped his approach to urban redevelopment, community building, and affordable housing across Arizona. He discusses lessons learned from both successful and challenging development projects, the role of public-private partnerships, and how integrating Christian values into business can create lasting community impact while guiding career purpose and decision-making.

Chris Erblich, co-founder of TFO Family Wealth Office and an estate planning attorney, shares how faith, mentorship, and unexpected opportunities shaped his journey from CPA to building a purpose-driven wealth management organization. He discusses the importance of using your career as a platform to serve others, helping families find purpose in their wealth, and building organizations centered on character, generosity, and meaningful impact.

Matt Burow, founder of Catalyst Construction and partner at Three Leaf Partners, discusses his journey from early real estate investing to building mission-driven construction and development companies, the role of faith and servant leadership in business, employee ownership, community impact, and leading with integrity, purpose, and long-term vision.

Wilson Yu shares his path from grocery store employee to founder of Pacific Construction, detailing the sacrifices, risks, and leadership lessons that fueled the company’s growth. The conversation highlights the importance of humility, relationships, and perseverance in building a successful construction business.

Pat Wilker shares his journey into financial services, lessons from two decades in wealth management, and why purpose, people skills, and strong mentorship matter more than ever. He also explains Thrivent’s unique member-owned model and the growing opportunity for new financial advisors.

Bill Cassidy, managing partner of Spence, Cassidy & Associates, LLC and longtime financial advisor, discusses his journey into finance, the importance of financial literacy, business leadership, and building a meaningful life through impact and stewardship.

Darren and Becky Frame share their journey through marriage, business, mentorship, and profound grief following the loss of their son Jared. The conversation centers on how faith shaped their response to tragedy, strengthened their marriage, and redirected their leadership toward helping others navigate hardship.

Anthony Senegal, Managing Director at Westpac Wealth Partners and former Division I baseball player at Gonzaga, discusses his transition from athletics to financial leadership, the role of faith and family in shaping his values, lessons from sports on discipline and teamwork, the importance of mentorship, and living with purpose in both career and home life.

Zach Haptonstall, CEO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity and a leading multifamily real estate entrepreneur, discusses his journey from sports reporting to building a multi billion-dollar real estate portfolio, the risks and sacrifices behind his early years, the mindset required for entrepreneurship, and his insights on where the real estate market is heading going into 2026.

Domenik Montanile, founder of Venezia’s Pizza and serial entrepreneur, discusses his family’s immigrant roots, the grind of building a business from the ground up, the power of employee incentives, scaling to multiple locations, and his philosophies on real estate, hard work, and long-term success.