Wealthy Way

Why Most Christian Businesses Fail (And How To Fix It)

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Dec 16, 2025
Ryan Leak, a Christian leader and speaker, joins Ryan Pineda to explore the synergy of faith and excellence in business. They discuss the necessity for Christian entrepreneurs to meet or exceed secular standards, using Chick-fil-A as a benchmark. Leak shares his experiences, including a surprising moment speaking at Disney, emphasizing obedience to God over mere strategy. The conversation challenges listeners to prioritize eternal impact over worldly success and highlights the importance of faith during life's unpredictable 'quakes'.
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ADVICE

Aim For Excellence As A Distinctive Standard

  • Do work with excellence and treat Christian businesses as capable of outperforming secular ones.
  • Strive to match or exceed standards like Chick-fil-A in service, taste, and profitability.
ANECDOTE

Authenticity Led To Disney Keynote

  • Ryan Leak describes getting speaker bureau advice to stop preaching and limit talks, then booking Disney anyway.
  • He kept being authentic and that led to unexpected opportunities despite the bureau's guidance.
ANECDOTE

Speaking Marriage At Disney Opened Doors

  • At Disney, Ryan Leak followed the Holy Spirit and spoke about marriage in a 75-minute keynote, touching hearts in the room.
  • A VP told him he was exactly what Disney needed and later invited him back to speak freely.
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