Ep 2103: Selling Without Selling Out

Too many Christian business owners pour decades into building companies with a Kingdom culture—only to watch it vanish after a sale. In this episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg welcome Brandt Brereton, founder of Perpetuate Capital and author of Perpetuate: Selling Your Business Without Selling Out ( https://a.co/d/6Fkukku ), to share a powerful alternative to selling out: the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Brandt’s personal story—from a high-powered finance career to being “grounded for repairs” by God—sets the stage for a mission that’s both financially wise and biblically aligned. Discover how ESOPs can allow business owners to exit profitably without sacrificing their faith-driven legacy.

Whether you're a Christian entrepreneur nearing retirement, an advisor, or someone passionate about aligning business with God’s purposes, this episode will challenge the way you think about stewardship, succession, and faith at work.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

The faith journey that reshaped Brandt’s vision for business

Why most business transitions destroy Kingdom culture—and how to stop it

Common misconceptions about ESOPs and why they deserve a second look

A biblical view of retirement, stewardship, and succession planning

How ESOPs protect legacy, honor employees, and align with Christian values

What Christian investors and business owners need to know about private equity pitfalls

How Perpetuate Capital is helping companies transition without selling out

The world uses people to get business done. Jesus wants us to use business to get people done. – Brandt Brereton

If today’s conversation sparked your interest in integrating faith and business legacy, check out these recent iWork4Him episodes:

Andrew Galpin on Redefining Success Through Eternal Impact ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVxxosOB2Gc )

Jeanna Roach on Building Kingdom Culture from the Ground Up ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jg5b0B-o9k )

These guests share unique insights on leadership, faith at work, and how to steward your influence for God’s purposes in every season of your career.

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Featuring: Brandt Brereton

Ministry: Perpetuate Capital (https://www.perpetuatecapital.com )

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