In this energizing and insightful episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders welcomes back Chris Cumby—entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of the Level Up Emerald Coast Conference.
Chris is the first-ever repeat guest on the podcast, and for good reason. He’s not only a leader in business, but a Kingdom-minded visionary who’s creating space for entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business owners to grow in money, marketing, and mindset.
Chris shares the mission behind the Level Up Conference, how it blends top-tier business insight with faith-driven values, and what attendees can expect from this year’s powerful speaker lineup—including Rich, Jason Becker, and keynote Jeff Hoffman (founder of Priceline).
🎙️ In This Episode:
• 01:00 – Welcome back, Chris! What’s new with Level Up
• 01:43 – Dates, location, and why it’s hosted at Oceans Church
• 02:08 – What “Level Up” really means (video game inspiration!)
• 03:50 – Lessons from previous years & building something sustainable
• 06:00 – Why late September is the perfect time to host the event
• 07:16 – Schedule overview: Thursday evening, full-day Friday, half-day Saturday
• 08:24 – Keynote: Jeff Hoffman + VIP Night at Maguire’s
• 09:19 – Saturday skills workshops: AI, privacy, networking
• 10:17 – Chris’s surprising truth: He’s an introvert who learned to network
• 11:36 – Who should attend: entrepreneurs, professionals & dreamers
• 13:51 – The power of mindset, personal development, and like-minded community
• 14:57 – Advice for employees who want to take the leap into entrepreneurship
• 17:36 – Why this business conference is hosted in a church
• 19:02 – How to register: LevelUpEmeraldCoast.com
💬 Quotes to Remember:
“If you get your mindset right, you can accomplish so many things.”
“Winning is contagious.”
“The more we make, the more we give.”
📌 Relevant Links:
🔗 LevelUpEmeraldCoast.com
🌐 ChristianCapitalist.life
📕 Buy The Christian Capitalist (paperback, eBook, or audiobook)
📱 Follow us on social: @christiancapitalistpodcast
🙌 The more we make, the more we give.
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