What would drive someone to walk away from everything they’ve worked for—their wealth, their comfort, their security—all to follow a higher calling? What would cause someone to give up so much for something they couldn’t see or fully grasp? What does it really take to shift your focus from the here and now to something that lasts forever?
In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, Jeff Gerhardt shares his own transformative journey of aligning his career and life with a deeper purpose. He reflects on key moments that changed his perspective, including life-changing conversations with Christian leaders like Tom Doyle and Pastor Ray Bentley. Jeff’s story is a powerful reminder that true success isn’t just about what we accomplish here—it’s about how we use our gifts to make an eternal impact.
Are you ready to reimagine your own path and leverage your success for something bigger than yourself? Tune in and discover how faith, self-awareness, and risk-taking can transform your life in ways you never thought possible!
In This Episode
[00:02] Introduction and purpose
[01:15] Living in Texas
[03:53] Injury update
[04:58] Reimagining life
[06:09] Meeting influential figures
[08:39] The vision for the Middle East
[10:57] Career background
[12:09] God’s invitation
[13:18] Trusting God
[15:30] Discussion with Heather
[19:00] Starting a new business
[20:13] Eternal impact
[21:30] Self-discovery
[22:47] Reimagining potential
[23:59] Closing thoughts
Notable Quotes
[00:02] “You have to believe that we will all stand before the Judge, all of us, and we will be evaluated for what we’ve done on this planet. For those that have produced, there’ll be an eternal reward, and that means that my choices here matter there.” – Jeff
[05:30] “Surprises happen, injuries happen, but I’ve just been able to reflect and enjoy the time.” – Jeff
[19:00] “How does someone go from an identity of business success to a significant life of eternal reward? Well, I believe it starts with this: you have to believe that we will all stand before the Judge.” – Jeff
[26:40] “The turning point for me was realizing that God’s invitation matched my capabilities—this was where I could make a difference.” – Jeff
Resources & Links
Jeff Gerhardt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/
https://twitter.com/JeffLeverage
Resources
e-course – LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/
Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
