David Hodges: Letting God Guide, Stewarding His Resources

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and David discuss: The development and encouragement from David’s early professional journey. Getting through the 2008 crash successfully with God. God is faithful and has His hand in our lives, both good and bad. Running your business with an eye towards serving.   Key Takeaways: God can call us to minister to His people even outside of specific ministry callings. You can do ministry in business as a steward of God’s resources. You gain clarity in hindsight. Moving forward and changing chapters of your life may be scary or uncertain, but God’s hand is in all aspects of your life. Hire someone you trust, let them do their job, and trust that they will be good stewards. Do everything you do for the right person - if you aim to glorify God in all you do, He will guide your success.   "My goal has always been to be open to what God brings our way." —  David Hodges About David Hodges: David C. Hodges Jr. is a seasoned executive and influential leader with an exceptional track record of success across multiple industries. With a career spanning over several decades, David has held prominent positions at renowned organizations, driving growth, innovation, and profitability.David serves as Chairman and CEO of Hodges Management Group. This diverse holding company encompasses Hodges Motor Company (dba Hodges Mazda at the Avenues and Hodges Mazda of St. Augustine), Hodges Ford, 356 Real Estate Investments, and Liberty Real Estate LLC.Also currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of 356 Sports and Entertainment, LLC, David C. Hodges Jr. oversees a dynamic holding company that specializes in minority investments in the Sports and entertainment industry. Through 356 Sports and Entertainment, he has been a minority investor in the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, and the Community First Igloo. This company is soon to become the majority partner in a new franchise based in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.David also holds the position of Chairman of 925 Partners Insurance, LLC. This full-service commercial and personal lines independent insurance agency operates across multiple states, boasting a team of over 40, and has offices in Jacksonville, Chicago, Gainesville, Sebring, Lake Butler, and Savannah.Prior to his current roles, David C. Hodges Jr. served as the President and CEO of the renowned Scott-McRae Automotive Group. During his tenure, he provided strategic oversight to a conglomerate of 10 for-profit companies, amassing an impressive employee base of over 1,000 and generating annual revenues exceeding $750 million.With a robust background in the automotive industry, David C. Hodges Jr. demonstrated exceptional leadership as President and COO of Duval Ford. Under his guidance, the dealership achieved remarkable milestones, including being recognized as a Top 100 Ford Dealer in the USA. He was instrumental in delivering record-breaking profits, expanding customer satisfaction, and driving consistent growth in sales, particularly in the fleet/commercial sector.Throughout his career, David C. Hodges Jr. has been actively involved in his community and beyond. He has served on various boards and committees, including the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, the Florida Automobile Dealers Association, and the Jacksonville Automobile Dealers Association, among others. David has dedicated his time and expertise to make a positive impact in areas such as education, youth development, and community empowerment.David C. Hodges Jr. holds an MBA from Jacksonville University, where he achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, further solidifying his commitment to excellence. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in