Find Out More About the Kingdom Operating System:
https://www.launchkingdomos.com
Connect with Glenn:
https://avsnno.com
In this episode of the Impactful Leadership Podcast, Christopher Callahan sits down with business owner Glenn Schaefer for a deep and practical conversation on leadership, relationships, and legacy. From putting people over profit to navigating family business succession, Glenn shares powerful wisdom from decades of experience—alongside hard-earned lessons from seasons of personal trial.
Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or parent, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on building trust, stewarding resources well, and passing down a legacy that lasts beyond wealth.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & how Chris and Glenn connected
02:00 – The healthy (and unhealthy) side of transactions
05:00 – Avoiding hidden motives in relationships
07:00 – The “spirit of mammon” and net worth vs. true value
09:00 – Business with integrity: putting people before profit
12:00 – Glenn’s AV production business & serving clients well
15:00 – Faith, trust, and profit in business
18:00 – Legacy: family business and spiritual inheritance
21:00 – Discipling children & grandchildren in values
23:00 – From “cop” to “coach” as a parent
25:00 – The world’s system vs. Kingdom abundance
27:00 – Modeling generosity from companies like Chick-fil-A & Hobby Lobby
29:00 – Why “fairness” isn’t always the right goal in inheritance
31:00 – Tailoring legacy plans to each child’s maturity
33:00 – Stewardship over fairness & overcoming “success guilt”
35:00 – Teaching the value of work
36:00 – The refining power of hardship
38:00 – Knowing when to let kids face challenges
40:00 – Leaning into faith during tragedy
42:00 – Passing on wisdom through humility
44:00 – Closing thoughts & how to connect with Glenn