In this episode of The Calling and the Climb, Phil shares the unexpected way humor and creativity shaped his business journey. What started as skits, church banquets, and youth group dramas eventually became a powerful marketing tool that helped him stand out in a serious, buttoned-up legal industry. From creating the wildly popular “Bill and Phil Show” for attorneys across the country to learning how laughter builds connection, this conversation explores how God can develop gifts in one season that become essential in another.

What does Christmas have to say to entrepreneurs facing fear, uncertainty, and pressure? In this special Christmas episode, Phillip Hampton walks through four moments in the Christmas story where angels spoke one consistent message: Fear not. A powerful reminder for founders navigating silence, calling, reputation, and success.

What is it really like to be a founder? In this episode, Philip reflects on 26 years of building and eventually selling a business, sharing the realities people rarely see. From the insecurity of making payroll and carrying all the risk, to the mindset required to think differently, solve complex problems, and endure sleepless nights, this conversation offers an honest look at founder life. Philip also shares what he loved most, what he hated most, the biggest mistakes he would change, and the one piece of advice he wishes he had known from day one about building a business with an exit in mind.