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We're on a quest to help people find the best way to answer the question, 'What should I do with my life?'
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Real estate investor + FinTech founder - fellow homeschooler Andrew Carson breaks down how he got started, why slow growth wins, and the mindset shift of Extreme Ownership. Plus: a simple “Taco Bell” framework for career clarity. What You’ll Learn How Andrew went from sales to full-time real estate investingWhat “off-market” deals are (and why investors chase them)Wholesaling vs. flipping: what’s better for beginners and whyHard money lenders explained (simple version)Branding in a busi...
In this episode, CW sits down with longtime friend JP Mathews, a counselor, family man, and Wyoming Army National Guard soldier, for a wide-ranging conversation about career direction, calling, and living with open hands. JP walks through his unconventional journey: starting in sales (and wrestling with feeling “disingenuous”), serving in youth ministry, earning a counseling degree, working with rural students, and eventually joining the military in a later season of life. Along the way, we t...
How do you build a meaningful career when you’re interested in more than one thing? And how do you stay grounded when life takes you into places of real danger, real responsibility, and real purpose? In this episode, Joel shares his incredible journey — from running a phone-repair business in high school, to earning a criminology degree, to becoming a full-time police officer who still finds time to build a tech startup and manage 20 rental properties. Joel breaks down: How he chose law enfor...
In this episode, Anthony Simmons, founder of AVRS Automotive, shares how he turned a lifelong love for fixing cars into a thriving, purpose-driven business. Anthony talks about how he started with just a bag of tools and a vision, and how hard work, faith, and the right partnerships helped him grow into a full-time entrepreneur. His goal? To redefine what it means to be a mechanic by building a people-first, on-the-go auto service that customers can trust. You’ll hear about: The moment he rea...
What does it look like to live fully in your calling while building bold ideas that shape the future? In this episode, Nathan, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and Head of Operations at a VC-backed tech startup, joins host C.W. Elliott to talk about vocation, purpose, and faith in the startup world. Nathan shares how he went from missionary work to leading operations at a VC-backed tech company building a distributed cloud (think: the world’s largest supercomputer without data centers). H...
Born in a 9x9 room in Lagos, Nigeria, sleeping on concrete beside six siblings, Adeola Ajayi learned early what it means to dream against all odds. In this episode, Adeola shares his powerful story from selling fruit barefoot on the streets, to earning a basketball scholarship to America at 16, to founding the AOA Impact Foundation, which now provides clean water, shoes, education, and hope to children in the very community where he grew up. We talk about his new book, Footprints on Concrete:...
Shaun McDonald, NASA engineer at Johnson Space Center, dives into guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), Artemis prep, “work as worship,” and practical career tips for building a meaningful vocation.
Takeaways Chris DePriest has spent a decade in arboriculture, focusing on tree care and management in the great outdoors. Chris shares memorable experiences that highlight the dangers and rewards of his work.Chris's journey into arboriculture was unexpected but fulfilling, stemming from a passion for nature.He reflects on the importance of self-control and personal growth in his career. Parental guidance can shape career choices positively.Job loss can lead to valuable life lessons and n...
In this authentic and encouraging episode of VoQuest, host C.W. Elliott sits down with his lifelong friend Joe Minner, an automation engineer who proves that career success doesn't require a master plan—just following the next breadcrumb God puts in front of you. Joe's journey began when their mutual friend Chris mentioned a community college program his dad was "making" him attend. With no clear career direction and dreams of being an airline pilot or forestry worker, Joe decided to check ou...
In this episode of VoQuest, host C.W. Elliott sits down with Grant Booker, a sourcing manager at SpaceX's Starlink division, to explore what it's really like working at one of the world's most ambitious companies. Grant shares his non-linear journey from struggling through college engineering courses to landing his dream job at the company launching 82% of all mass sent to orbit. Discover how Grant overcame imposter syndrome to thrive in SpaceX's high-performance culture, where every employee...
In this inspiring episode of VoQuest, host C.W. Elliott and co-host Gerti sit down with tax attorney Daniel Tirle to explore one of the most remarkable career journeys you'll ever hear. From choosing his college major via village internet in Romania to becoming the tax attorney who saved a client $9 million, Daniel's story is a masterclass in divine guidance, anti-procrastination, and finding your unique professional niche. Daniel reveals how he discovered the perfect career "bullseye"—the in...
In this episode of VoQuest, host C.W. Elliott sits down with Christopher Jones, CEO of Liberty Technical Solutions, to explore what really separates top performers from the rest. Christopher shares his journey from homeschooled student to tech company CEO, revealing that success isn't about having the perfect skills—it's about developing the right "DNA." Discover why Christopher passed up candidates with master's degrees for those who simply showed up on time and engaged well. Learn how a fri...
Andrew Davis is the Director of Global Sales Operations at Neat, where he partners with the executive teams to design and execute go-to-market strategies that drive growth across 50+ countries. Prior to Neat, Andrew served as Director of Revenue Operations for North America at Global Payments, overseeing go-to-market strategy across three core solutions and ten sales channels. During his tenure, he also led a major service model transformation impacting 50,000 clients and spearheaded integra...
In this deep-dive follow-up, co-host Gerti flips the mic and presses C.W. Elliott for the granular play-by-play listeners asked to hear: How a chance encounter waiting tables became an internship, a full-time role, and a seat at the ownership tableWhy CW’s first attempt to cold-sell a complex SaaS product flopped—and the discovery-driven sales process that finally workedThe pivot from one-off web projects to buying entire web agencies (14 acquisitions, ~750 clients) and the genius deal struct...
Brandt Raymond may have started by running frozen-custard machines at age 17, but today he’s the behind-the-scenes force that edits every VoqQuest episode and consults businesses on branding, web design, and digital growth. In this candid return visit, Brandt and C.W. trace the winding (and often messy) road that took him from … training teenage coworkers at Andy’s Frozen Custardhauling sheetrock and leading a five-man construction crew at 19mowing lawns, freelancing websites, and even making...
In this special role-reversal episode, VoQuest founder C.W. Elliott steps out from behind the mic to share his own journey of building the very platform you're listening to. Interviewed by Gerti, he unpacks how growing up in a hardworking homeschool family, grinding through lawn jobs and late-night startups, and taking wild leaps of faith eventually led to a mission-driven vision: helping young people discover their true vocation. C.W. shares lessons on grit, business ownership, mentorship, p...
In this inspiring episode of the VocQuest Podcast, C.W. Elliott sits down with Nathan, a once-introverted homeschooler turned music producer, business coach, and thriving entrepreneur. Nathan shares his unconventional path—from playing college basketball to building a successful consulting business helping producers charge premium prices for their craft. Together, they dive into powerful topics like overcoming failure, the value of mentors, the difference between persuasion and manipulation, ...
In this episode of the VocQuest Podcast, C.W. Elliott sits down with Justin Kurth, founder of Go Challenge Life and a developmental psychology expert. Justin shares powerful insights on how our thoughts, experiences, and mental shortcuts (heuristics) shape our lives — often without us even realizing it. They dive deep into how to break free from negative mental loops, overcome fear and self-doubt, and reframe failure as a catalyst for success. With real-world examples, like the story of the e...
In this episode of the VocQuest Podcast, C.W. Elliott is joined by William Bremer, aka "Website Willy," a digital marketing expert and world traveler. William shares his journey from being a curious teen in Branson, Missouri, to building multiple businesses, traveling the world, and embracing a lifestyle of "freedom maxing." William discusses the importance of setting goals, staying curious, and pushing through challenges. From negotiating jet ski deals in Colombia to learning new languages a...
In this powerful episode of the Voquest podcast, Tad Davis shares his journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, from family struggles to the importance of developing a mindset of abundance. Tad dives deep into his experiences with leadership, empathy, and faith, offering valuable insights on how to navigate adversity and foster personal growth. He also discusses the role of mentorship, the impact of small wins, and the importance of staying in the game. This conversation is ...
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