The Mike Harvey Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mike Harvey
Get ready to grow as Mike shares his experience and what he does in his everyday life that has helped him to have a successful business, and how his marriage, faith, family, and leadership all play a part in his success. Enjoy!
In this episode, Mike Harvey talks about a life-changing experience he had while at a Men’s conference last weekend. He talks about the new fire and passion that he’s come back with, what he had to do while he was there, like carry a “burden board”, and he talks about the importance of having other leaders, mentors, mentees, and peers in your life who will encourage you, shape you, and help you become who God has called you to be. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please like, follow, and share what you’ve learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey shares how he's been doing a lot of reflection on how far he's come personally and in his business. He discusses that being a business owner and all of the ups an downs of building a team and all of the stress that comes with it, haven't always been easy - but looking back it has been absolutely worth it, because through hard work, perseverance, and God's help, he's been able to overcome obstacles that seemed impossible to overcome. The truth is, God uses whatever is in front of us, like people, situations, trials, - and He uses those things to shape and mold us into who He's called us to be. So as you may be going through something today, keep in mind that God could be using your current situation to develop your character and help you become who you're meant to be. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please like, follow, and share what you've learned with your friends and family! Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey discusses the importance of having people in our lives who will challenge us and he emphasizes that growth doesn't come from people who simply tell us what we want to hear, but rather from those who challenge us to think differently. Mike shares his experience of creating an environment in his company where team members feel comfortable challenging him and each other, and how this has led to stronger relationships and personal growth. He also offers tips for getting people in our lives who will challenge us, such as giving them permission and creating a safe environment for them to do so. He also shares a personal story about a falling out with a friend and how he were able to learn from the experience by accepting the other person's feedback and praying for guidance. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please like, follow, and share what you've learned with you friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey shares the story of how God brought him and his wife together. He talks about waiting on God's perfect timing because it is only when you follow God's timing that you will reap the benefits. He shares that they didn't necessarily get off on the right foot, but that didn't matter - God already had their love story in the making. After years and years of praying, and fasting, and seeking God's guidance - God finally brought the woman of his dreams into his life. Let this be your reminder to always seek God's will, and you will reap the benefits that he has in store for you. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, follow, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey discusses the importance of seeking God in every little thing. He talks about praying for doors to open, and persisting to pray even though you may not see any immediate change. He talks about how through prayer, a lot of doors that he has been praying for are finally starting to open and reflects on how this has caused a lot of responsibilities and work for him, but he continues to keep his focus on Christ. He also talks about how being an entrepreneur can cause a lot of pressure and stress, but he believes it is worth it because it is his calling. Throughout his discussion, Harvey emphasizes the importance of giving credit to God and seeking his help and guidance in everything we do, regardless of the season we are going through. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, follow, and share what you've learned with your friends and family! Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey talks about the importance of prioritizing your family over business. He talks about the importance of really understanding how much your time is worth and once it's gone - you can't get it back. So take the time that God has given you now and use that time wisely. At the end of the day what you do with your life is so much more important than anything that your business can do. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please like, subscribe, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike talks about building a personal brand not for the sake of vanity or personal gain, but for the purpose of furthering the kingdom of God. Authenticity is a key factor in building a personal brand, and being exactly who you are without sugarcoating or pretending to be someone else is crucial. Mike shares how he has been gaining ground on the personal branding side by being authentically himself, and how people are starting to be attracted to it. He clarifies that his heart is to serve and help people, and he is doing it to bring glory to God and further the kingdom. It's important to remember that every little thing that we do is not about personal gain, but rather about serving and helping others, and serving God. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike shares something more vulnerable than usual. He shares about a divine moment that he had with God. A moment that could only be found when he turned everything off and sat in a mental silence and was able to hear what God was speaking to him. A moment where God reminded him of how truly loved he is, no matter what mistakes he's made or what his past says. He shared that If you're a parent and your kid falls down and hurts themselves, no matter how hard they fall - you never stop loving them. If anything, you hold them and embrace them and love them more, right? And that's exactly how God is with us. No matter what you're going through, no matter what you're facing if you blew it huge or if you're facing some discouragement or you're facing some doubt just remember, He is your provider - He's the source of all provision. He loves you and He's got you so quit trying and just start seeking God and loving God. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike talks about being intentional in business when it comes to using the resources that we have been blessed with, while keeping in mind that God will help us, as He is our provider. God is the source of all provision simultaneously. God sends us wisdom, He sends us relationships. He sends us people to us as employees and even customers for a reason. And he expects us to use all of those things to further His kingdom. The Bible says, he who is faithful with the little, I will give more. God wants us to take what we’ve been given to create more. He's not there to just come and just drop money in your bank account. So, what are the things he's given you? You have to invest in some way. You can invest in education and grow and gain new knowledge or new wisdom or new skills that you can use, whether that's in marketing or increasing your sales ability or investing in your business in hiring people, hiring salespeople or hiring other people to do the work so that you can go sell more or outsourcing things, right? Don't waste your resources. Acknowledge that they came from the Lord. Realize that you're not doing it on your own power. Yes, you have skills, yes, you have wisdom, you have experience, you have knowledge, you have relationships. You have all of those things. But at the end of the day, God is your provider. He's just giving you all of those things as tools to help meet and provide for those areas in your life. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike talks about the key to success in life. - which is not what you may think it is or have been told it is. He shares that one of the keys to success in life is serving, as a lot of the results that have come out of his life are all tied to serving in some way, shape, or form. His business was started out of an opportunity that he had to serve a friend, his marriage was started through his wife serving on the worship team at her local church, and he's met so many incredible people and has been able to do many amazing things because of the choice to serve. However, even though there can be incredible things that can come out of serving others, Mike shares the importance of not serving for our own benefit and doing things for other people for manipulative reasons or doing things to be like "Hey, let me do this so I can get this from someone", because people see right through that. But if you're genuinely seeking to just serve others, the results of that are tremendous and amazing. Ultimately, God sees your heart and sees what your motives are when you serve. Are you doing it for selfish gain, or are you genuinely serving because it is something that God has called you to do? If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
Have you ever been that place in life where you feel like things are just hard? It's like, can't this just be easier? That's what Mike is going to talk about on this episode. A lot of times when we go through things they are meant to ultimately shape us and mold us into people we're meant to be, but also to equip us to minister to others. Mike shares that he's gotten to the point where he looks forward to the rough times because he knows that it's in those rough times he gets really, really close to God and he gets to know more about His character and see Him providing and be the provision for you as you go through the tough time. One of the reasons that w ego through hard things is because it's a tool God's using to mold and shape us into who we're supposed to be. God can't rub off the rough edges in our lives or a personality if things are just always easy all the time. So it's got to be hard for that reason because God is using that to equip you for other people. God is using the hard things you're going through because he knows that you're capable of going through them because you have the wherewithal, the personality, the ability, essentially, to go through those hard things and to come out the other side still praising God and still intact. So keep going and choose to endure knowing that by enduring, you're not only helping yourself but God will also use you to speak to others. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike shares how we all need a solid, strong support system. He shares that if you have a good support system, don't neglect it as we often find ourselves doing, but instead, reach out and ask for help. Through Vulnerability, God can begin or continue the transformation inside of your life that He wants to do. The thing is, we've all been in tough situations. We've all been in stresses and trials, and God puts us through those things a lot of times so that we're equipped to help other people, right? But if you have a good support system, don't neglect it. Take advantage of it. We want to be there for our fellow brothers and sisters, but we have to allow ourselves to be vulnerable to reach out and ask for that. A lot of times it's hard to do. But when we do, God always meets us where we're at. So take that and apply that to your own life. If you need a friend or you need someone to help support you on your journey, be the person that you need in someone else, and God will use that one to help you to overcome some of the struggles and some of the stresses and trials that you're going through. But he will also use that to find a mirror of someone else to be that for you. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey discusses how to manage life when you are extremely busy with business, family, friends, and your spiritual life. He explains that it is possible to have a thriving business and strong relationships with your family and God if you are intentional and mindful in the way you live each day. He suggests creating a plan or schedule that includes time for each aspect of your life and following it as closely as possible. Additionally, he shares the importance of setting boundaries and saying “no” when needed, as well as taking time to rest and relax. By finding a balance between all of these areas, Christian entrepreneurs can find success in their professional lives while still honoring their faith and family. Balancing work, family and spiritual life can be a difficult task. To manage it all, one must be willing to work hard and be in a season of work for a certain amount of time. However, it is important to also be mindful of family needs and spend quality time with them. Communication is key to ensure everyone is on the same page and that family members feel heard. Additionally, it is important to not neglect spiritual life and make sure to take the time to invest in it. Doing all of this in balance can help create a better life for everyone. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:00:00 - How to balance work, Family, and Faith as a Christian Entrepreneur 0:01:04 - Finding the Right Balance 0:03:45 - The Importance of Maintaining a Relationship with God and Working Hard
In this episode, Mike Harvey shares that as Christians, it is essential to serve others and make a difference in the world. Serving others is important because the Bible instructs us to do so, and it allows us to make a positive impact in our communities. It is also a way for us to balance our work, our faith, and our lives. Mike explains that by serving others, we can use our businesses to make a difference and feel more alive. Serving others is important, not just because of what it can do for those you are helping, but also because it can have a transformative effect on you. It is important to serve others from a place of genuine, true, and authentic service. Doing this will benefit not only the person being served, but also the person doing the service in ways they cannot imagine. Additionally, serving others doesn’t have to be a large task; it can be something as simple as giving someone an encouraging word or saying a prayer for someone. People should strive to go through their day with a servant’s heart, and look for ways to show God’s love to others in tangible ways. If you enjoyed listening to this episode please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with you friends and family. Have a great day and God bless!
In this episode, Mike Harvey shares that as Christians, it is essential to serve others and make a difference in the world. Serving others is important because the Bible instructs us to do so, and it allows us to make a positive impact in our communities. It is also a way for us to balance our work, our faith, and our lives. Mike explains that by serving others, we can use our businesses to make a difference and feel more alive. Serving others is important, not just because of what it can do for those you are helping, but also because it can have a transformative effect on you. It is important to serve others from a place of genuine, true, and authentic service. Doing this will benefit not only the person being served, but also the person doing the service in ways they cannot imagine. Additionally, serving others doesn’t have to be a large task; it can be something as simple as giving someone an encouraging word or saying a prayer for someone. People should strive to go through their day with a servant’s heart, and look for ways to show God’s love to others in tangible ways. If you enjoyed listening to this episode please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with you friends and family. Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps 0:00:09 - The Importance of Serving Others as a Christian Entrepreneur 0:01:11 - The Impact of Genuine Service on Business Success 0:05:04 - Serving Others with a Heart of Service
In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of personal growth and how being in business has helped him grow in every area of life. He talks about the importance of being comfortable with taking risks and learning from failure. Mike was recently asked how he has grown as a person, leader, husband and father since running and growing his business. He believes that running a business is one of the most expensive personal development programs and the best investments you can make in your own development. God uses the tools at his disposal to shape and mold us into the people he wants us to be, which for entrepreneurs is often through their business because in the end, God does not care about wealth, but rather the character of the individual. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends and family! Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:00:00 - Exploring Personal Growth Through Entrepreneurship: Answering the Question 0:01:09 - Reflecting on Personal Growth as an Entrepreneur 0:04:23 - The Importance of Self-Awareness and Intentional Growth
In this episode Mike shares why he chose to record this podcast solely on his iPhone. He was recently having a conversation with his team about podcasting, video marketing, and other topics and even though his team create highly produced weekly podcasts, he shares why this daily podcast is different. Because it highlights the importance of maintaining integrity and creating content that is beneficial and impactful. While they have all the necessary equipment and a studio, they do not always have enough time to go into the studio and record when they are inspired. This leads to the question of what is the priority when producing content – getting the content out quickly or getting the best, most produced content. The speaker concluded that by doing it quickly, it allows them to be more inspired and also allows their audience to get more value from the content. That's what leads to one of his company's core values, "Done is better than perfect." His priority isn't to create the best looking content, but rather to be raw and real, allowing him to connect further with the listeners and show them who he is, which allows him to create and encourage a brotherhood of people who can relate to one another, providing a resource to lean on during tough times. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family. Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:01:02 - The Benefits of Recording Audio on the Go 0:03:03 - The Purpose of Raw, Unrehearsed Conversations: Building a Supportive Community 0:05:11 - Why "Done Is Better Than Perfect"
In this episode, Mike Harvey provides a realistic and honest perspective on the challenges of being a Christian entrepreneur and shares some advice that will give you the tools needed to succeed. He goes over the importance of being transparent and vulnerable when you feel like you're in a dark place, especially if you're a business owner. It's not always easy to reach out for help, but it is important to build a support system to help one another through difficult times. He shares about a time that he was having a tough day feeling discouraged, so he reached out to a close friend, a fellow brother in Christ and asked for words of wisdom on how to handle the situation. His friend didn't give him what he wanted to hear, but gave him what he needed to hear and it was encouraging - it was what God wanted him to hear. This conversation encourages those who are feeling discouraged and not feeling uplifted. It suggests to pray to God for encouragement and to reach out to other people in their life who can provide them with the wisdom they need. This conversation is a reminder to be the friend that you need in others, and to minister to others, as this can help with their own healing. Overall, the message of the conversation is to not hesitate to reach out for help and to be there for others in need. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family! Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:00:00 - Encouragement for Christian Entrepreneurs" 0:01:32 - The Power of Transparency and Vulnerability: A Story of Overcoming Isolation 0:02:29 - God Knows What You Need and How to Deliver It 0:05:22 - Encouragement for Discouragement: How to Find Uplifting and Support
In this episode, Mike Harvey talks about the importance of relationships in business and in life. He emphasizes that relationships are key to success, and that focusing on building relationships has been one of the most successful things he has done. The conversation is about the concept of Dream 100 which was popularized by Chat Holmes and Charlie Munger. It is an idea that instead of focusing on thousands of potential prospects, one should focus on a set of 100 potential clients. Russell Brunson took this concept and suggested zooming out to focus on the people who have congregated our Dream clients. Mike goes on to talk about how it is important to prioritize relationships with mentors in order to build different areas of life including marriage, family, and business. He emphasizes the importance of not just looking at the relationships as a means to an end, but rather as a genuine connection. He also draws from the Bible to point out that Jesus used this same concept, having twelve disciples to change the world. Mike shares how spending money on ads and sales calls is important, but it is not as effective or as quick as building relationships. Relationships are an essential part of business and are far more important than money, as they can lead to greater success. He encourages people to focus on developing relationships rather than just looking for money, as it is the fastest way to grow a business and have a greater impact. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your family and friends! Have a great day and God bless!
Timestamps
0:00:00 - The Power of Relationships: How Christian Entrepreneurs Can Succeed in Business" 0:01:14 - Exploring the Benefits of Dream 100 Mentorship for Building Relationships 0:02:59 - "The Power of Relationships": Leveraging the Dream 100 Concept 0:06:07 - The Value of Building Genuine Relationships in Business
In this episode, Mike narrows down what it's supposed to look like when taking responsibility for our actions based off a conversation that he had with his daughter about the subject. He explains that it is not just kids who fail to take responsibility for their own actions, but that adults do it as well, and that it is important to be conscious of this. It's important to take responsibility of your own actions as it leads to personal growth and better relationships. Mike shares how one of his core values at his company is extreme ownership and he is constantly reminded that "You cannot control that which you refuse to accept responsibility for", after all - the only person that you can control is yourself. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family! Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:00:00 - A Conversation with My Daughter About Peanut Butter 0:01:36 - The Importance of Taking Responsibility for Our Actions 0:02:59 - The Power of Extreme Ownership: Taking Responsibility for Your Life and Business
In this episode, Mike Harvey discusses how Christian entrepreneurs can lead their businesses, teams, and families in a way that glorifies God. He recently shared a post on Facebook stories about something God revealed to him about parenting. The main point is to make an effort to understand your children. It is easy to look at them and wonder why they are being difficult, but as parents, it's our job to take the time to understand why they are behaving a certain way. This can help foster better communication and create a deeper connection that will lead to more successful relationships. Understanding and listening to your children can help them feel respected and heard, and can lead to better outcomes, and it's the same way when it comes to communicating with your team. Ultimately, it is important to prioritize Jesus in all aspects of life, especially when it comes to leading a business and raising a family. Listen in as Mike shares 3 ways that you can do just that. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your friends and family! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover. Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:00:00 - "Leading with Faith: Understanding Our Kids and Our Teams" 0:01:05 - Understanding Your Child's Intentions 0:03:05 - Setting an Example, Guiding, Coaching, and Mentoring 0:05:31 - Setting High Expectations for Children 0:07:10 - Leading with Love: Applying Principles of Leadership to Our Kids and Team
This episode is all about conflict in marriage. It is an important and sensitive topic, but also one that can be difficult to address. However, t's essential for couples to understand the importance of communication and working together to resolve issues in order to maintain a healthy marriage. Having the ability to discuss issues openly and honestly is essential for any relationship Being able to talk through different perspectives can help when making difficult decisions in both marriage and business. Marriage is a beautiful thing, but just like any relationship - it isn't always pretty. Even in a successful marriage, there will be moments of conflict and disagreements. These moments of conflict can actually be healthy and beneficial to the relationship if they are dealt with in a godly manner. After being married to his beautiful wife for 16 years, Mike believes that the key to their success has been their commitment to work through their conflicts, no matter what. It's important to be real, transparent, and vulnerable when facing a conflict, as well as to reach out for help and resources from trusted mentors and friends. When people are committed to working out the problem and making it better, conflict can ultimately lead to growth and deeper bonding, and that is the truth for any relationship. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share what you've learned with your friends and family! Have a great day and God bless! Timestamps
0:00:00 - Conflict in Marriage: How It Can Impact Your Life and Business 0:00:54 - The Benefits of Healthy Conflict in Marriage" 0:05:05 - The Benefits of Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Conversations in Marriage and Business"
Mike Harvey introduces the podcast, which is about his journey in business over the past 15 years and how he's used his business to make a bigger impact. He will explore how to incorporate a Christ-like attitude into business, prioritize family over the daily grind, and how to grow a successful business - all at the same time. If you enjoyed listening to this, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends! Have a great day and God bless!