For years, Luke Jimmink carried nearly every aspect of his business himself—from event execution and customer support to systems and operations. But after purchasing the company and stepping fully into ownership, he's facing a challenge every growing entrepreneur eventually encounters: learning how to hand responsibility to someone else.

In this coaching conversation, Zach helps Luke prepare for his first full-time hire. Together they unpack the difference between delegation and clarity, explore how to define measurable outcomes for a new role, and build a practical roadmap for onboarding and leadership.

• Why delegation is more than handing off tasks
• The difference between responsibilities and outcomes
• How to define "winning" for a new employee
• Building Key Result Areas (KRAs) that create clarity
• Creating a practical 90-day onboarding plan
• Setting expectations without micromanaging
• Developing employees who solve problems, not just identify them
• Why clarity is one of the greatest gifts a leader can give

Resources:

Schedule a free 15-minute chat with Zach - https://calendly.com/surthrival/chat-with-zach

Apply to be coached on The Surthrivalist Podcast - https://smallbizsurthrival.com/podcast

James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him."

KRA (Key Result Areas) Framework: https://surthrive.link/kra-builder

Guest Link: https://eventur.com

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What if the thing draining you right now is actually the thing God wants to use as a bridge into your future calling?

In this coaching conversation, Zach sits down with Nathan Morales — pastor, real estate agent, husband, father, and lifelong teacher at heart — to unpack the tension so many Christian entrepreneurs and bivocational leaders feel but rarely say out loud.

Nathan feels trapped between financial provision and deeper purpose. Real estate pays the bills, but it’s also consuming the time and energy he longs to invest in teaching, writing, research, and ministry. Together, Zach and Nathan wrestle through burnout, calling, money, fear, retirement, stewardship, and whether there might actually be a faithful “fourth option” beyond simply surviving.

Resources:

• Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/

• Tim Ferriss – Pareto Principle Discussion

Schedule a free 15-minute chat with Zach - https://calendly.com/surthrival/chat-with-zach

Apply to be coached on The Surthrivalist Podcast - https://smallbizsurthrival.com/podcast

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Some of the most influential voices in your life aren’t the loudest—they’re the ones who quietly show you what faithfulness looks like over decades. Today’s episode is different.

This isn’t a coaching session. It’s a tribute.

Zach sits down with his uncle Len—one of the earliest entrepreneurs he ever observed—to unpack a life built not just on business success, but on steady faith, consistent prayer, and integrity over 40+ years. From crawling on carpet rolls as a kid to learning what it really means to invite God into your work, this conversation is full of hard-earned wisdom that challenges how we think about business, leadership, and faith.

This isn’t about tactics. It’s about the foundation.

If you’re building something meaningful, this episode will push you to ask a deeper question: Is your business truly devoted to God… or just associated with Him?

Key Takeaways

• Prayer isn’t a last resort—it’s the starting point.
• Your work is your ministry, whether you treat it that way or not.
• Integrity compounds faster than any marketing strategy.
• God often works through ordinary moments, not just big ones.
• A business devoted to God looks different in practice—not just in language.

Resources:

Schedule a free 15-minute chat with Zach - https://calendly.com/surthrival/chat-with-zach

Apply to be coached on The Surthrivalist Podcast - https://smallbizsurthrival.com/podcast

Connect with The Surthrivalist:

Website: https://smallbizsurthrival.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallbizsurthrival

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zjwise

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