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I often hear it said, “Jesus is the owner of the company.” In fact, one of my favorite BAM operators, BJ, is quoted as telling some of the political leaders in his city when they asked him for something that he would have to ask the boss first. Of course, he meant Jesus. What does […]

Young adults are increasingly stressed and depressed by the fear of other people’s judgment. And recent studies suggest that young adults feel growing pressure to be flawless.1 Wharton School of Business professor, Adam Grant states, “The spike is especially pronounced for concerns about making mistakes and being seen negatively by others. And this fear of

Every four years, the best soccer players in the world join with those of their citizenship country in a competition that rivets most of the world. In 2026, it took place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The following quotes by well-known players, some current, some retired, apply far beyond the soccer world.  THINK

Jonathan Brake is a member of the IBEC Ventures Leadership team and the Director of Consulting Services.  He also writes for his own company blog called “The Forged Leader”, and we are reprinting an article from May 26, 2026. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– Today, I want to tackle a

It is common for most Christians to make donations to causes they believe in.  This is Christian giving and it is important, good, and often is necessary. “However, donations alone are insufficient and can be damaging” (Don Simmons, p.44).  Don Simmons goes on to say that “when we deploy God’s resources through business, we participate

My grandson, Kellan, recently returned from a high school trip to Greece. I asked him to tell me something significant that impressed him on the trip. Immediately, he referenced the experience of walking the streets of the Ancient Agora and climbing the Areopagus (Mars Hill). He said it impressed him that the apostle Paul (Acts

The BAM Global Summit on May 7th, 2026, included many stories, workshops, networking, and plenary presentations. One of the several sessions I attended included a question asked of the panel of four experts on BAM startups, including our own Bob Bush.  The questioner asked what they would suggest as next steps for someone at the

This week is July 4, a much-celebrated Independence Day holiday in the United States, often associated with freedom. Freedom is a word used in various contexts. Two hundred and fifty years ago in 1776, the United States declared its freedom from England. The word is also seen in relation to human trafficking, where current estimates

IBEC has greatly benefited from the expertise of The Consulting Group in Dublin, PA.  In fact, we have our annual board meeting hosted by their Director, Jay Desko.  Whether you are a founder or a leader at any level in a BAM company, you will benefit from Jay’s wisdom shared in April 2026. Check it

Simon Sinek has inspired millions with his popular TED Talk, “Start with the Why”.  His more than 56 million viewers have been encouraged to understand the purpose of the business by asking the simple question, “Why do we exist?” Meredith Limoges, the owner of Beaudin Designs, has had a clear answer from the beginning: create