Growth, Grace & Prosperity with Stewart Heath

What happens when a Kentucky farm boy with dreams of becoming a doctor ends up founding a trailblazing building science company? In this episode, Stewart Heath sits down with Barry Westbrook, CEO of DocAir, to explore Barry's remarkable journey from working in industrial hygiene to co-founding a company that leads in air quality and HVAC innovation.

Barry shares the pivotal moment that launched him into entrepreneurship and the une...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, former NFL quarterback and entrepreneur BJ Coleman shares how his life has been shaped by pivotal moments—both on and off the field. From being recruited by legendary coaches at the University of Tennessee to transitioning through professional football and eventually stepping into the world of behavioral healthcare, BJ's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rhythm.

BJ opens up about i...

What happens when a self-described “business guy” ends up running one of the largest law firms in Middle Tennessee? In this episode, Stewart Heath sits down with John Bowers, Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Burton, to explore his unique path from supply chain to law firm leadership.

Why Should You Listen? John shares candid stories about career setbacks, defining choices, and the importance of integrity in leadership. From gett...

This week on the Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, Stewart Heath sits down with Greg Priode, Managing Partner at GANI Consulting, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and navigating unexpected career pivots.

Greg shares how his journey from a marketing student unsure of his fit in the corporate world led him into the world of product management—and eventually to founding his own cons...

In this episode, Stewart Heath sits down with Douglas Jones, Chief Operating Officer at WinnCompanies, for a rich and honest discussion on career pivots, personal growth, and leadership in real estate. Doug reflects on his unexpected journey from aspiring brand manager to becoming a leading figure in military housing — a shift sparked by a memorable job interview gone wrong and a few bold career moves.

Doug shares candid stories of...

In this episode of the Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, host Stewart Heath, CPA sits down with Candy Messer, an experienced entrepreneur and financial expert, to discuss her journey into business ownership, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she helps businesses thrive.

Candy shares how she unexpectedly became a business owner, starting with a single bookkeeping client and growing into a successful company offe...

In this episode of The Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, Stewart Heath sits down with mortgage industry leader Belinda Arender to discuss her journey, challenges, and insights from over three decades in banking and mortgage lending.

Belinda shares how she stumbled into the mortgage business by accident, her move to Nashville to restart her career, and how she successfully navigated the 2008 financial crisis. She also opens up...

In this episode of the Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, host Stewart Heath, CPA, sits down with Phillip Nappi, a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable journey. Phillip shares his deeply personal story of loss, redemption, and resilience—how he navigated life's challenges to build a successful business while keeping his faith at the center of it all.

Phillip opens up about his early experiences with entrepreneurship, the trag...

Welcome back to Growth, Grace & Prosperity with Stewart Heath! In this episode, we sit down with Phillip Cordell, a filmmaker and entrepreneur who made the leap from the world of commercial audiovisual tech to creating his own feature film. Phillip shares his journey of perseverance, strategic decision-making, and the unexpected challenges that led him to success.

We talk about:

• How Phillip transitioned from working in tec...

In this episode of Growth, Grace & Prosperity, host Stewart Heath welcomes Cody Smith, Managing Partner at SHR Talent. Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, from studying accounting to unexpectedly finding his passion in the recruiting industry.

Cody opens up about how the 2007-2008 financial crisis changed his career path, leading him from a CPA firm in Atlanta to starting a business in Nashville. He reflects on the lessons...

In this episode of The Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, host Stewart Heath sits down with marketing expert and entrepreneur Jeremy LaDuke, founder of Epic Nine, a marketing group based in East Tennessee. Jeremy shares his journey of building a business, key lessons learned, and the pivotal decision that transformed his company’s approach to client consultations.

Jeremy reveals how charging for consultations not only increase...

In this episode of the Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, host Stewart Heath sits down with Dr. Joseph Pazona, a urologist turned entrepreneur who took control of his career after being fired from a hospital system. Instead of seeking another job, Dr. Pazona saw the opportunity to build something better—his own medical practice, where patient care comes first.

Dr. Pazona shares his eye-opening experience of navigating the comp...

Steve Selengut joins Stewart Heath on this episode of Growth, Grace & Prosperity to share his journey from corporate finance to building a successful investment business. Steve talks about his game-changing moment in the 1970s when he took control of a diverse stock portfolio and realized the power of income investing. He shares how he built a thriving investment advisory firm, managed over $110 million, and transitioned into c...

In this episode of Growth, Grace & Prosperity, host Stewart Heath sits down with Dennis Spada, a business leader with over 30 years of experience in software development and IT services. Dennis shares his journey, the importance of mentorship, and the lessons he’s learned from both successes and setbacks.

He reflects on the power of networking, the role of AI in professional growth, and how resilience helped him navigate econom...

In this episode of The Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, host Stewart Heath sits down with Randy Sadler, a military veteran turned entrepreneur, to discuss his fascinating career journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

From his time as a tank commander in the U.S. Army to his transition into the corporate world with Procter & Gamble and Pfizer, Randy shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path. A major tur...

In this episode of the Growth, Grace, and Prosperity Podcast, Stewart Heath sits down with Bryan Clayton, the co-founder of GreenPal, an innovative app often called the "Uber for lawn care." Bryan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a small landscaping business with just a push mower to growing it into a company with over 100 crews before making a successful exit.

He then ventured into the tech space, building GreenPa...

John Fly joins Stewart Heath on the Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast to share his journey from an introverted coder to a successful CTO. John reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including how his hard work, adaptability, and willingness to lead led him into senior executive roles. He discusses the challenges of managing people, handling workplace conflicts, and navigating career transitions with resilience...

In this episode of Growth, Grace & Prosperity, host Stewart Heath sits down with David Pollack, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Textbook, a groundbreaking B2B marketplace connecting businesses with specialized technicians. David shares his journey from military service to the corporate world and how his experiences in logistics, manufacturing, and transportation shaped his entrepreneurial path.

David discusses the pivota...

In this episode of Growth, Grace & Prosperity, host Stewart Heath, CPA, sits down with Dr. Trent Nessler, a leading physical therapist, biomechanical expert, and innovator in sports medicine. Dr. Nessler shares the deeply personal story that shaped his career, from witnessing his father’s spinal injury at a young age to developing cutting-edge technology that prevents devastating ACL injuries.

With over 90,000 athletes across f...