Before you start a business, there are some things you need to know. Isaac Wilson, CEO of Heavenly Studios and a Southeastern University graduate, joins The Kent Ingle Podcast to share what it really takes to build a successful business, create a brand people want to buy from, and turn passion into a career.

Isaac is the founder of Heavenly Studios, an Orlando-based apparel manufacturing and merchandise company that has worked with organizations including Transformation Church, Vous Church, Lakewood Church, Convoy of Hope, and Southeastern University.

In this episode, Isaac shares how his time at SEU helped him discover his passion for entrepreneurship, the importance of building genuine relationships to land major clients, and why social media and consistency are essential for growing a brand.

He also discusses the challenges of starting a clothing brand in today's competitive market, the financial realities of entrepreneurship, and why pursuing business solely for money or lifestyle can lead to disappointment.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Isaac discovered his passion for entrepreneurship at Southeastern University

• What you should know before starting a business

• How to build a brand people actually want to buy from

• Landing major clients like Transformation Church and Convoy of Hope

• Why relationships matter more than simply making sales

• The importance of social media and consistency in business

• The challenges of starting a clothing brand in today's market

• The reality of entrepreneurship that social media doesn't show

• Why passion matters more than money when building a business

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Isaac Wilson

01:08 Growing Up in Ministry and Learning Leadership

03:29 Discovering His Passion for Entrepreneurship at SEU

05:08 The Connection Between Business and Ministry

07:07 What You Need Before Starting a Business

08:23 How Isaac Started His First Business

10:24 How He Landed Major Clients

12:34 How to Build a Brand People Want to Buy From

14:40 The Challenges of Starting a Clothing Brand

18:16 Why Consistency Matters in Business

20:54 Building Relationships With Major Clients

23:11 The Future of Church Merchandise and Creativity

27:34 What Nobody Tells You About Entrepreneurship

31:17 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Isaac Wilson

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