In this episode of What the Health Just Happened?, we sit down with David Koehn, founder of Koehn Outdoor and now the visionary behind The Called Council, for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, failure, and what actually creates fulfillment.
David shares his full journey, from moving to Jacksonville at 21 with no clear plan, borrowing $12,000 to start a lawn business, grinding through years of mistakes, and eventually scaling and selling his company to private equity.
But the real story starts after the exit.
We dive into the shift from chasing growth and success to pursuing impact, how faith reshaped his leadership and life, and why he’s now focused on helping other entrepreneurs build purpose-driven businesses through The Called Council.
This is not just a business conversation. It’s about identity, pressure, leadership, and redefining what “making it” really means.
In this episode, we cover:
• How David built Koehn Outdoor from scratch and scaled it into an enterprise-level business
• The mistakes, setbacks, and lessons that shaped his journey
• What it actually takes to sell a business and work with private equity
• Why hitting financial goals does not guarantee fulfillment
• The turning point that led him to deepen his faith
• How leadership, culture, and service drive real business growth
• The concept behind The Called Council and who it is for
• Why entrepreneurs need community, accountability, and guidance
• The power of giving back and leading with purpose
• David’s daily routine, including cold plunges, prayer, and intentional focus
• What it means to create impact beyond revenue and success
If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone searching for more purpose in your work and life, this episode will challenge the way you think about success.
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