Date: 10/26/2024

Speakers: Lesia Craft, Damien Corona

Description:

The meeting opened with a prayer, setting a faith-centered tone for the discussion. The group emphasized the importance of godly wisdom in business leadership, referencing biblical teachings. Damian Corona introduced himself as a business consultant specializing in strategy, marketing, and web design. Lesia Craft, a CPA, spoke about her passion for helping business owners understand tax laws and financial planning. Other core team members, including Tim and Arisani Pollard and Lori Price, introduced themselves and their business backgrounds. The group collectively reiterated their mission to build a faith-based business network, encouraging collaboration among Christian entrepreneurs.

The discussion then shifted to the Seven Mountains Coalition, an initiative to integrate Christian principles into various sectors, beginning with business. They explained the structure and benefits of joining their Christian Business and Ministry Directory, a platform for networking and resource sharing. The meeting also covered tax entity selection, emphasizing LLCs for liability protection, tax benefits, and business credit building. Attendees were advised to document business decisions, hold annual meetings, and establish operating agreements for tax and legal compliance. The session concluded with a discussion on upcoming business training topics and a Q&A session where members shared their experiences and concerns.