Entrepreneurs and leaders who shared their experience at our events
Pastor and entrepreneur
Came to the US in 1992. First opened a business, then 5 years ago founded a church. Says the skills of a pastor and businessman are nearly identical: vision, risk, team. Works 20 hours a week in business and 20 in church.
Every opportunity has an expiration date. If a person doesn't improve in two weeks — say goodbye.
Eurofood and Deli | Grocery store chain
Came from Lviv, trained as an electrician — and never worked a single day in that field. Opened his first store in 2003. He worked the register himself, unloaded pallets from trucks, and after closing at 9 PM grabbed a mop and washed the floors. Now — three locations. Says: 'The crown won't fall off.'
The most valuable thing I have is that my kids know God. Bank accounts are just temporary: here today, gone tomorrow.
Holding (~10 businesses) | Christian event organizer
Runs his business together with four brothers. Has a strict priority system: family — ministry — business. Dedicates 60% of his time to business, but is ready to drop any negotiations if family calls.
A close relationship with God helps foresee force majeure in business and prepare for it in advance.
3T Logistics | Logistics
Church financial director and Legacy team leader. He treats God as his main business partner — 'consults' with Him during long prayer walks. When starting a new business, he donated $30,000 to the church by revelation — and received a manifold financial return afterward.
The church should be financially strong, not in a state of constantly asking for money.
Caliber Restoration | Construction, house flipping
At 22, he lost $320,000 on a car dealership lot — because he went into business while neglecting family and ministry. His first flip house, into which he put all his savings, burned down during his vacation. These failures gave him thick skin and tenacity.
Don't fear competition — it forces you to become better.
Christian podcast creator
Launched his media project after meeting a family that lost several children but kept incredible faith. For him, podcasts aren't a business to monetize — they're a tool for bringing people to God.
I accept objective criticism from my wife and mentors. Meaningless hate — I just let it pass.
Construction, tile work | Scaling and selling companies
Was a partner in two companies — one grew by 1800%, the other by 600%. Both times he ran the business with his brother. He knows firsthand how to properly enter a partnership — and how to exit one.
Partnership is like marriage. From day one, hire a lawyer and write down how you'll split — both in great success and in failure.
Christian blogger
Started making videos while working as a lawnmower at a cemetery. His first video — criticizing new immigrants who buy expensive cars with their last money — sparked a wave of hate and popularity. His short sermons get millions of views.
Media presence is a nuclear bomb. You need to know how to aim it properly so you don't harm the church.
Home construction and building materials store
Arrived in 1990 without English or money. Within six months, he was managing Mexican crews doing siding. Later bought out the business from his boss who had gambled it away in casinos. Survived the 2008 crisis by investing personal money to protect his reputation with banks.
I worked 25 years with no advertising, just word of mouth. Now I realize — I should have started marketing much sooner.
Realtor | Top 1% real estate agents in the US
First deal — a mobile home for $14,000, commission $452. In one of his best years — 50 homes totaling $56M. It all started when, as a teenager, he painted a house for an elderly American — who turned out to be a realtor with 20 years of experience and became his mentor.
At 24 I bought a Lexus for $80,000 — clients started trusting me more. At 28 — a Porsche 911 for $250,000. To pay it off, I sold 11 homes in one December.
Boyko Motors | Car sales and auto repair shop
Originally from a village in the Rivne region. Worked in construction, then in 2013 jumped into car sales from scratch — with zero sales experience. When his first customer expressed dissatisfaction, he was so upset he discussed it with his wife all evening. Now — two businesses, 20 years of marriage, four kids.
Dollars don't come easy. Forget the myth about quick money in America. Business is long, diligent work.
Cool Cat Fencing | Fence installation
On his first job, he didn't know where to start — and called his dad for help. Now he runs a company that grows not by adding more crews, but through higher prices and better quality. He's implementing AI in his construction business and serves at church with teenagers.
If we keep doing the same thing and expect a different result — that's insanity.
