Good Business with Clay Vaughan
Good Business with Clay Vaughan is a podcast about building companies that actually matter. Not just ones that grow, but ones that last. Ones that honor God, care for people, and create real value in the world.
Every week, Clay sits down with entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders who are walking that road in their own way. The conversations aren’t fluffy or surface-level. They get into the hard stuff—how to lead through chaos, how to build culture when it’s easier to cut corners, and how to keep purpose front and center when profit is shouting in your ear.
It’s a show about the kind of business most people want to run but few actually figure out. You’ll hear wins and mistakes, stories and strategies, but more importantly—you’ll hear what it looks like to run a business that’s both good at what it does and good for the people it touches.
If you want to grow, lead well, and make an impact that outlives you, this is your place.
Episodes
102 episodes
Thriving Through Change: Values-Driven Leadership with John Robertson
In this episode of Good Business with Clay Vaughan, we're excited to welcome John Robertson, Founder and President of FORTLOG Services, and a leadership development specialist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizatio...
Special Edition: Chatbots, Intelligence, and AI's Power and Peril with Peter Voss
Welcome to this special edition of Good Business, where we explore the future of AI with Peter Voss, the founder of AIGO.ai. In this episode, we dive into the urgent topic of AI development and its impact on the workforce and censorship. With t...
The Entrepreneur's Journey: Insights and Lessons from Rob Hughes
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Hughes, a passionate entrepreneur, and experienced business coach. We covered a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, including the challenges and rewards of starting and grow...
Chat GPT, Google, and the End of Marketing as We Know It with James Hall
In this episode, the host and his VP of Production at Good Agency, James Hall, explore the major changes happening in the marketing industry, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence and updates from Google. With a focus on providing...
Season 3 Trailer: A Revolution is Coming
Welcome to Season 3 of the Good Business Podcast! I'm excited to be here today to give you a sneak peek into what's in store for this season.First up, we'll be diving into the recession and how it has impacted businesses of all sizes. We...
Go Remote the Right Way: Building a Fully Remote Business with Tyler Pigott
I have the privilege of networking with other creative agency owners from around the world who share my values. One of those guys is Tyler Pigott from Lone Fir Creative. I reached out to him and as...
The Sales Framework that Works for Small Businesses & Billion Dollar Brands with Dr. J.J. Peterson
Today we have an incredibly special guest, Dr. J.J. Peterson. J.J. is the head of StoryBrand, an incredible organization that helps businesses clarify their message through a proven framework. I’ve had the blessing of working with ...
How to Respond to Rising Interest Rates & Inflation with John Weston
With the recession on everyone’s mind and interest rates on the rise, already over 7%., I’m constantly getting questions about how to ensure you’re pivoting your business well. Well, I have been dealing with the struggle of buildin...
How to Build a Recession Proof Marketing Plan
Today I’m calling an audible and deviating from our normal rhythm of having a special guest. With the fed proposing yet another rate hike and inflation running out of control, the recession is ever present on our minds as business owners. Since...
How Business Leaders Can Impact Culture with Christian Collins
I met Christian Collins on the front porch of my house, and we got to know each other simply because we both shared the same passions. From there, it’s been a whirlwind. We’ve worked together on his congressional campaign along with the Texas Y...
The Future of Digital Marketing with Aric Berquist
We’re talking about the future of marketing and how entrepreneurs can stay grounded with Aric Berquist. Aric is the Senior Vice President of Partnerships & Revenue at the Ardent Group, an advertising technology platform that is essentially ...
Conflict of Interest in Marketing with James Hall
I love how Todd Henry, author of Herding Tigers, defined Integrity. He said, "Integrity means very simply that your life is integrated. What is on the inside is plainly visible on the outside." When you live by integrity, you will be a...
The Reality of Running a Kingdom Minded Business with Mike Thakur
Despite his inability to recognize a good cup of coffee, I’ve still chosen to invite the tea-loving Englishman, Mike Thakur, onto the show today. Mike is the founder and CEO of The Worklodge, a Texas-based co-working space. Their t...
The Work-Life Balance Myth with Jay Owen
We’re talking about the work-life balance myth with Jay Owen, who manages to juggle running a 7-figure agency while also supporting his church full-time.
Season 2 Trailer: The Key to Maintaining Your Values in Business
Our season kicks off next Wednesday, so subscribe now and in the meantime, check out last season if you missed it! Our most downloaded episode to date was with my dear friend, Michael Green, as we dove into how you can forecast your growth desp...
Even Chick-Fil-A Needs a Coach with Elise Griffin
If any service company has its act together, it's Chick-Fil-A. Their processes are pristine and their product has been marketed so well that many Bible-believing Christians will adamantly proclaim that the food comes "pre-blessed". But even thi...
The Benefit of Boundaries in Business with Emilee Vaughan
The divorce rate for entrepreneurs is 48%. That means that nearly half of all marriages fail when put under the pressure of starting a company.Building a business from scratch, and bootstrapping it for that matter, is one of the m...
Why Every Business Should be Thinking about NFTs, CryptoCurrency and the Metaverse
What do cryptocurrencies and the metaverse have to do with running a good business? I believe that if you are a business owner who plans on staying in business for more than the next 5 years, this episode is one you should listen to.In ...
Forecasting Business Growth with a Recession On the Horizon with Michael Green
In March 2022, we saw the highest inflation spike since the 70s at nearly 9%. The economic outlook for most of the country is not bright, so how should we respond as business owners? I hired Michael Green to join my team because I ...
Put Your Money Where Your Values Are with Robert Roark
Are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of your values? What does that look like for a business owner? Meet seasoned investor, highly-successful entrepreneur, and now recently published children's book author, Robert Roark. ...
How a Wholesale Coffee Co. Beat Covid with Alex Barker
In March of 2020, the covid lockdowns were merely days away. Business owners were feeling a range of gut-wrenching emotions - some froze, and some innovated. For Alex Barker, owner of District Coffee Roasters, the lockdowns gave him a chance to...
From Meat Packer to President with Tyler Matcek
Hard work and strong integrity are the keys to unlocking an incredible career. Whether you are running your own business or you work for someone else as a leader in their organization, this episode is for you. Tyler Matcek, recently announced P...
When Integrity Meets Reality with James Robertson
When I first started in business, I wanted it to maintain my integrity, regardless of the cost. For me, that meant seeing the world in black and white. It didn’t take me long to realize that there had to be room for gray area, and the real test...
How Good Content Creates Great Customers with Dr. Tabor Smith
Today, you'll meet with one of the most successful and influential chiropractors in the country. From the humble beginnings of digging ditches to internationally acclaimed chiropractic influencer, Dr. Tabor Smith is an entrepreneur, medical pra...