Modern CTO Leadership Lessons from Business and Church with Jay Owen, CEO at Business Builders
Nov 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jay Owen, CEO of Business Builders and church leader, delves into the intersections of leadership in business and ministry. He explores how lessons from church have shaped his approach to agency management, emphasizing that the loneliness experienced at the top is often a choice. Jay also highlights the transformative role of AI in creating affordable custom solutions, while advocating for the importance of in-person communities to combat isolation. His insights on leadership dynamics and the value of genuine support networks are particularly thought-provoking.
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From Teen Founder To Church Agency Leader
- Jay started a marketing agency at 17 and has run it for 26 years.
- Four years ago he joined his long-time church to build an internal agency and bring marketing skills into ministry.
Ministry Changed His Leadership Style
- Ministry taught Jay to be a team member under leaders after decades of running himself.
- The church's generous PTO and benefits influenced him to be more generous at his agency.
Choose Community Over Isolation
- Loneliness at the top is a choice you can solve by building communities.
- Jay runs Agency Builders and emphasizes in-person retreats to combat leadership isolation.
