In this episode of The TrustBuilt Podcast, business coach Alan Bennett sits down with real estate developer Cameron Clark to unpack the messy middle of entrepreneurship—figuring it out as you go, trusting your instincts, and staying flexible as things evolve.

⏰ Chapters

[01:45] Learning by Doing: Investment, Renovation, and Self-Education

[04:20] Finding His Niche: Commercial Development with a Creative Twist

[06:30] Building Trust with Tenants and Partners

[10:30] When Compassion and the Math Clash

[13:15] Why Vision-Aligned Teams Win

[15:50] Casting Vision Without the Sales BS

[18:30] Growing a Business with Purpose

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🔗 Connect with Cameron Clark

🌐 https://cjc-development.com/

💼 LinkedIn: Cameron Clark

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If you're a business owner struggling with messaging, lead flow, or clarity on next steps—this is a must-listen!

In this episode, host Alan Bennett sits down with Brad, a former pastor-turned-marketing strategist, to unpack the surprising overlap between ministry and business—and why clarity is the most underrated business advantage.

⏱️ Chapters:

[00:35] From Ministry to Marketing -Brad’s Story

[03:30] Why Character Still Wins in Business

[08:45] When Things Go Wrong: The Refund Story

[13:35] Why Clarity Always Wins

[17:00] Fixing the Real Problem in Your Sales Process

[22:30] Earning Trust Without Pitching

[27:00] Farming, Fishing & Hunting: Understanding Your Marketing Mix

[33:00] What to Do When You Attract the Wrong Clients

[36:00] Raising Prices Without Losing Loyalty

[45:00] The Messy Process of Getting Clear

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib

Brad’s Diagnostic Tool: “Clarity First Diagnostic” — reach out via https://clarityalwayswins.com/

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If you've ever wondered "Can I really start my own business & be successful?"

This episode is for you!

In this episode, Alan sits down with Brad Alexander—former pastor turned marketing strategist—to explore what it really takes to build a business from scratch when your back's against the wall.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Brad’s First Hustle: The Mint Toothpick Story

00:26 – Meet Brad Alexander + How Entrepreneurship Found Him

03:00 – From Ministry to Marketing: A Risky Career Pivot

09:53 – Building a Business with No Safety Net

15:10 – The Deadline That Changed Everything

20:04 – Brad’s First Big Win (and What Made It Work)

25:17 – The Power of Mentorship and Community

29:10 – Innovation, Value, and Doing Work You Actually Like

34:35 – Real Talk: Misconceptions About Entrepreneurship

39:11 – What Brad Would Tell His Younger Self

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🔗 Connect with Brad Alexander

🌐 https://clarityalwayswins.com/

💼 LinkedIn: Brad Alexander

📧 Book a no-pressure clarity call via the site

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Connect With Alan

🌐 https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com/