Betting on Yourself and the Vision with Joe Baker

Special Thanks to our Guest: Joe Baker, Partner at WM Building Envelope Consultants, Board Member, Berkeley County School District
Host: Candice Hilse
Runtime: ~33 minutes

Synopsis:
In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Candice sits down with engineer and entrepreneur Joe Baker to unpack the journey of building a faith-integrated business from the ground up. From walking away from a limiting partnership to founding his own firm, Joe shares how taking bold risks—backed by prayer and conviction—led to a thriving business that now serves clients across regions with excellence and integrity.

Joe gets candid about:

• The moment he knew he couldn't work under a cap—and had to build something of his own.

• Transitioning from technician to team-builder and what he's still learning about leadership.

• How faith informs everything from partnership decisions to conflict resolution.

• The emotional toll of entrepreneurship on marriage, and why he's prioritizing self-care and margin this year.

• Why he serves on the school board, even with a packed owner's schedule—and how he discerns God's voice in the chaos.

This episode is packed with real talk for owners, builders, and believers wrestling with ambition, calling, and the everyday grind of leadership. If you've ever felt stretched between performance and purpose, Joe's story will speak to you.

Scripture Highlight:
Proverbs 14:4 – "Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest."

Links:
🛠️ WM Building Envelope Consultants
📺 Watch school board meetings – Berkeley County School District