How Faith & Simplicity Built 5 Businesses: Sandy Maul’s Systems for Growth & Clarity

Ken Joslin7/17/202529:52

Can you really build multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses by working less and listening more? In this episode of As a Leader Grows, host Ken Joslin sits down with Sandy Maul, a faith-filled entrepreneur who owns five thriving businesses while working part-time — and doing it all with clarity, systems, and purpose. 💡 Sandy shares how leaning into Psalm 46:10 (“Be still and know…”) helped her shift from hustle to Holy Spirit-led growth. She breaks down how she: Runs 5 businesses with calm, clarity, and consistency Uses simple systems (like Excel & Word) to grow 25–40% annually Built a client-first SOP model that drives referrals and retention Follows a morning routine that lets God lead her business Lives out faith through love, service, and stewardship This episode is a masterclass in building Kingdom-aligned business — without burnout. 🔗 Connect with Sandy Maul 💼 Website: https://abscore.com 🔗 Connect with Ken Joslin 🎥 Subscribe for more leadership, faith, and business episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KenJoslinOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 🚀 Join us at CREATE Conference – the #1 event for faith-based entrepreneurs: https://www.growstackdrive.com/create 🙌 If you’re a Kingdom entrepreneur who’s ready to grow without compromising your values, hit like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it. 00:00 – Intro: Sandy Maul joins from Kansas City heat! 01:30 – How do you run 5 businesses at once? 03:45 – Sandy’s background: Wife, mom, grandma, entrepreneur 06:30 – Where clarity comes from (Psalm 46:10) 09:20 – Ken shares how CREATE Conference anchors in stillness 11:50 – Sandy’s season as a single mom & how it shaped her faith 14:00 – Journaling with God: Daily morning routine explained 17:10 – “God’s Business Plan” vs. the world’s way 19:30 – Growing 25–40% revenue while working fewer hours 21:40 – Why systems & processes are the key to freedom 24:00 – Sandy’s exact client touchpoint SOP system 27:10 – No expensive tech: They use Excel + Word Docs 29:30 – How they created SOPs based on real client feedback 32:00 – What clarity really means in life and business 35:15 – “We solve problems. That’s our job.” 37:00 – SOPs as living documents (admin team owns them) 39:00 – Clarity brings confidence and removes chaos 42:00 – The secret to long-term client retention 43:30 – Keeping systems human, not robotic 46:10 – Business growth = problem solving + servant leadership 48:00 – Scaling by keeping it simple & listening to clients 50:45 – Why your first step reveals your second one 53:00 – “Speed increases focus” (Jim Rohn principle) 55:30 – Stewardship over hustle: God rewards faithfulness 57:00 – Exciting: Planning a large mission trip with her team 59:00 – Why missions work transforms the business too 01:01:00 – Final thoughts: Live your faith, serve people, and listen to God 01:03:00 – How to connect with Sandy & closing thoughts #FaithBasedBusiness #KenJoslin #SandyMaul #AsALeaderGrows #CREATEConference #ClarityOverChaos #ChristianEntrepreneur #BusinessSystems #LeadershipPodcast #Psalm4610 #BuyBackYourTime #DanMartell #KingdomBusiness #ServantLeadership #GodFirstBusiness #FaithAndWork