Business owners! We are selecting a few clients to help grow their brands (especially on YouTube). Please email erik@onairbrands.com to apply!In this episode of The Erik Cabral Show, Erik sits down with Kurt Luidhardt, co-founder of Liberty Spenders, to explore the powerful connection between faith, politics, and branding. Kurt shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling fireworks in Philadelphia (yes, there’s a wild SWAT story) to helping elect U.S. presidents, and now leading a movement around conviction-driven marketing.This conversation dives into why values matter more than ever in business, how brands like Chick-fil-A, Hobby Lobby, and Black Rifle Coffee built billion-dollar followings rooted in faith and conviction, and why entrepreneurs may have a bigger role in shaping culture than politicians.Whether you’re a Christian business leader, brand-builder, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about marketing, influence, and impact.0:00 Intro0:25 Meet Kurt Luidhardt: Political Strategist Turned Marketing Disruptor2:18 Philadelphia Fireworks Arrest Story9:03 From Fireworks to Politics: Early Entrepreneurial Lessons16:35 Conviction Marketing & Values-Driven Consumers21:17 Inside the $5 Trillion “Liberty Spenders” Market25:57 Pivoting from Politics to Business32:11 Mentorship, Faith, and Strategic Growth36:22 Building Trust Through In-Person Community40:54 Burn or Bless: Kurt’s Take on Media, Disney, AI & More50:27 Wokeness, Tribalism & Business Strategy1:02:06 Subtle Lies, Spiritual Warfare & Leadership1:05:52 Final Thoughts + How to Connect with KurtTopics We Cover:👉 Kurt’s crazy story of being “arrested” while selling fireworks in Philly👉 Why storytelling beats slogans in both politics and business👉 The $5 trillion market of values-driven consumers👉 Conviction-driven marketing: what it is & why it works👉 The tension between politics, business, and faith—and where true impact is found👉 Building community & trust in a “trust recession”Resources Mentioned:🔗 Connect with Kurt & Liberty Spenders:Website: https://libertyspenders.comLinkedIn: / kurt-luidhardt 📖 Grab Erik’s book Be Your Brand to Glorify God:https://a.co/d/h1spfEY🎥 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, branding & entrepreneurship: • The Erik Cabral Show
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