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What do you do when your life and business collapse overnight? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Brad Hawkins, CEO of SaferNet and author of three books on faith and leadership. Brad shares his harrowing journey of experiencing a devastating financial collapse caused by a Ponzi scheme he wasn't even involved in—and how he rebuilt his life and businesses from the ground up.


We dive deep into:

✅ The mindset shift required to rebuild from zero.

✅ Why small businesses are the biggest targets for cyberattacks (69% of hacks!).

✅ 3 Cybersecurity practices every founder needs today.

✅ How to lead with purpose and build a business that lasts for generations.


Whether you're an entrepreneur facing a setback or a business owner looking to secure your digital assets, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.


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Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Brad Hawkins

03:51 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership, and AI

05:38 - Brad’s Success Mantra: Tenacity and the Holy Spirit

07:15 - \"Failure Only Exists if You Stop\"

08:28 - The Exact Moment Life Collapsed (Seizure of Assets)

10:27 - Rebuilding Faith and Relationship with God

11:38 - Is Your Small Business Already at Risk?

13:35 - The Power of Managed Thoughts: Managing Emotions for Success

15:35 - 3 Critical Cybersecurity Practices Every Founder Needs

17:03 - Building a Generational Business vs. a Fading One

18:05 - Helping Others Succeed: The Secret to Long-Term Business

19:19 - Rapid Fire Round 2: The Unshakable Leader

21:30 - The Real Cost of Success and Why Humility Matters

24:27 - Final Thoughts & Outro


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