What 10 Years of Brotherhood Taught Me About Business, Faith, and Legacy

For almost a decade, I met with the same group of men to talk about life, business, and faith.

Last week, we said goodbye.

We all met in a larger coaching group led by a former baseball player and coach with a Kentucky-tinged accent and a serious knack for business—Pat Rigsby.

Most people join groups like that because they want to grow their business or make more money.
Don’t get me wrong. I wanted growth too (and I got it). But at the time, my business was already thriving. I was making a healthy income.

I joined because I needed support.

Very few people understand the journey of an entrepreneur.
It can be isolating. I didn’t need more tactics. I needed a group.

Before joining, I had what I thought was the “Midas Touch.” Business came easily.
Honestly, I had trouble relating to people who were struggling.

Then the ground beneath me started to shake.

I was falsely diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Then came another health scare.
Suddenly, I was the one who needed help. And that’s what pushed me to find it.

That’s when Brad, one of the guys in the group, decided to start a smaller circle with five other men who shared similar values and a desire to sharpen one another in life and faith.

For years, we met weekly. The format changed over time, but the commitment never did.

We prayed together. We laughed together.
And yeah we even cried together.

We read books, held each other accountable, and even had an in-person retreat.

Between us, we have 30 kids and somehow, we made it work.

Like anything else, the group had its ups and downs.
But our shared values and commitment to one another kept us going.

A lot of life happened.
Heck, a handful of kids alone were born in just the past few years.

One of the founding members left to pastor a church.
Four of us exited our gym businesses and moved our families far away.

I have so many positive memories of the group.
And while I might’ve expected to get ideas, what I got was connection.

These men celebrated with me when I moved and stood by me during tough seasons in business.
They spoke life into me when I needed it most.

Though we decided to officially end the group, the memories and the impact will last a lifetime and beyond.

Whether we meet as a group or not, these guys are brothers for life.

Here’s to necessary endings, new beginnings, and finding your tribe.

If this resonates with you… don’t wait.

Reach out to a friend.

Start the group.

Schedule the call.

The life you want might be one courageous conversation away.