In this episode of Pillars of Purpose, host Matthew Efird sits down with entrepreneur Jeff Bodenmuller of Bodenmuller Properties to talk about marriage, faith-driven business, and intentional living. Jeff shares his 20-year journey alongside his wife Lexie, from live-in flips and real estate investing to short-term rentals and a seller-financed self-storage portfolio across multiple states.

Jeff opens up about leaving his career as a California Highway Patrol trooper, navigating post-traumatic stress and a season of rebuilding, and how he and Lexie turned hardship into a thriving family of businesses. He also unpacks the Campfire Mastermind, their couples community built around four core life pillars: faith, family, finance, and fitness.

The conversation centers on the Anchored Family Cruise (November 13 to 16, departing the Port of Miami on MSC Cruise Lines), a Christian family entrepreneurship event featuring world-class speakers including Scott Donnell (Gravystack, Fig and Eagle), David Green, and Matthew Efird. Attendees can expect biblical marriage and manhood classes, kids' entrepreneurship workshops, self-defense training, worship with Hilltop, baptism on a private beach, and powerful teaching on family legacy and purpose. Proceeds support charities including the Tim Tebow Foundation, Compassion International, Souls by Grace, and clean water wells in India.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a married couple, or a parent seeking community with like-minded believers, this episode will encourage you to be intentional, set meaningful goals, and invest in what matters most.

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Topics covered: Christian entrepreneurship, faith and business, real estate investing, live-in flips, self-storage, marriage and goal setting, family legacy, couples community, the Anchored Family Cruise

Connect with Jeff: Jeff and Lexie on Instagram | thecampfiremastermind.com

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Can your business grow without you doing everything?

For years, Sid Graef believed he owned a business. In reality, he had built himself a job.

In this episode of Pillars of Purpose, host Matthew Efird sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and business builder Sid Graef to explore what it really takes to build a business that runs without depending on the owner every single day.

Sid shares his remarkable journey—from starting a window cleaning business with just $5 and knocking on doors to feed his family, to building multiple successful businesses through systems, leadership, and intentional delegation. Along the way, he reveals the mindset shifts that helped him stop being the operator and become the owner.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✔️ The difference between owning a business and owning a job

✔️ Why hustle alone won't help you scale

✔️ Sid's 3-step delegation framework: Tasks → Projects → Outcomes

✔️ How systems create freedom, profit, and long-term growth

✔️ Why the right mentors and business community can accelerate your success

✔️ How to build leaders instead of employees

✔️ The lessons Sid learned while growing multiple businesses and co-owning The HUGE Convention

Whether you're launching your first business, leading a growing company, or trying to step out of the day-to-day operations, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom to help you build a business that lasts.

About Sid Graef:

Sid Graef is an entrepreneur, business owner, speaker, and partner of The HUGE Convention, one of the leading conferences for home service business owners. He also helps entrepreneurs scale from $1M to $5M through leadership, systems, and mastermind coaching.

Connect with Sid Graef:

🌐 The HUGE Convention: https://thehugeconvention.com

📘 Facebook: Sid Graef

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What happens when heartbreak leads you away from God… and surrender brings you back?

In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Matthew Eford sits down with Will Stowe—author, husband, father, and founder of The Chicken Box—to discuss his powerful journey of faith, purpose, and serving others.

After losing his grandmother, who had been like a mother to him, Will slowly drifted away from his faith and began questioning everything he had been taught. Years later, a moment of complete surrender to God changed the course of his life. That encounter not only restored his faith but also transformed how he leads as a husband, fathers his children, and serves his community.

Will also shares the inspiring story behind The Chicken Box, a nonprofit organization helping alleviate hunger across North Georgia. Through a simple model, supporters can donate just $17 per month to provide a 10-pound box of high-quality chicken—enough for up to 65 meals for a family in need. Through partnerships with local businesses, churches, and community leaders, The Chicken Box has already served hundreds of families and continues to grow its impact.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• How grief and disappointment can shape your faith journey

• Why surrender and accountability are essential to spiritual growth

• The importance of servant leadership in marriage and fatherhood

• How ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact through generosity

• Why feeding people can be one of the most practical expressions of God's love

Whether you're navigating a difficult season, looking for ways to live your faith more intentionally, or simply searching for hope and purpose, this episode will remind you that God can redeem pain and use it to bless others.

Connect with Will:

🌐 The Chicken Box: chickenbox.org

🌐 Book & Resources: journeyofasoul.net

📱 Instagram: @GivingIsContagious

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