PitchCentric
Good Business with Clay Vaughan podcast artwork

business

Good Business with Clay Vaughan

Hosted by Clay Vaughan · business · EN-US · 102 episodes

About this Podcast:

Good Business with Clay Vaughan is a podcast about building companies that actually matter. Not just ones that grow, but ones that last. Ones that honor God, care for people, and create real value in the world. Every week, Clay sits down with entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders who are walking that road in their own way. The conversations aren’t fluffy or surface-level. They get into the hard stuff—how to lead through chaos, how to build culture when it’s easier to cut corners, and how to keep purpose front and center when profit is shouting in your ear. It’s a show about the kind of business most people want to run but few actually figure out. You’ll hear wins and mistakes, stories and strategies, but more importantly—you’ll hear what it looks like to run a business that’s both good at what it does and good for the people it touches. If you want to grow, lead well, and make an impact that outlives you, t

Pitch Analysis

Required Pod Score for this show. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.

Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

32%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
Required Score

Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Good Business with Clay Vaughan.

Signup to Generate a Pitch

Questions about Good Business with Clay Vaughan

What is Good Business with Clay Vaughan about?

Good Business with Clay Vaughan is a podcast about building companies that actually matter. Not just ones that grow, but ones that last. Ones that honor God, care for people, and create real value in the world. Every week, Clay sits down with entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders who are walking that road in their own way.

Who hosts Good Business with Clay Vaughan?

Good Business with Clay Vaughan is hosted by Clay Vaughan. The show has published 102 episodes to date.

What has Good Business with Clay Vaughan covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Doing the Right Thing When No One Is Watching | Michael Kastel" (13 October 2026, 67 minutes), "From Switchfoot to Small Business: Why Every Career Move Matters" (6 October 2026, 75 minutes), and "Why Relationships Still Matter in Business | Dirk Davidek" (29 September 2026, 63 minutes).

How often does Good Business with Clay Vaughan publish?

Good Business with Clay Vaughan publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 102 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Good Business with Clay Vaughan?

Booking probability for Good Business with Clay Vaughan is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Good Business with Clay Vaughan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Good Business with Clay Vaughan's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Good Business with Clay Vaughan?

The strongest fits for Good Business with Clay Vaughan are Business & Management Consulting. Good Business with Clay Vaughan has a business audience.

About the host

Clay Vaughan hosts Good Business with Clay Vaughan, a business show with 102 episodes published.

Host email not verified for this showSign in to unlock →

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

  • Episode #7

    Doing the Right Thing When No One Is Watching | Michael Kastel

    Oct 13, 20261h 7mS10

    Michael Kastel never intended to start a roofing company. After a contractor intentionally damaged his roof, Michael decided there had to be a better way. What began as an effort to help and protect his neighbors...

  • Episode #6

    From Switchfoot to Small Business: Why Every Career Move Matters

    Oct 6, 20261h 15mS10

    Michael Summers’ career path has taken him from studying theater at Baylor to touring with Switchfoot, spending 13 years in ministry, joining his family’s generator business, and ultimately acquiring Alamo Glass, a...

  • Good Business with Clay Vaughan

    Why Relationships Still Matter in Business | Dirk Davidek

    Sep 29, 20261h 3m

    What happens when community stops being a business strategy and simply becomes part of how you live? In this episode of Good Business, Dirk Davidek shares how decades of investing in relationships, local organizations...

  • Episode #4

    Building a Business Without Letting It Become Everything | Shane O’Brien of Coldies

    Sep 22, 20261h 9mS10

    How do you build an ambitious company without allowing it to take over your life? In this episode of Good Business, Shane O’Brien shares how his love of nitro cold brew turned into Coldies, a business bringing...

  • Episode #2

    Hard Makes You Better: Faith, Money and Financial Freedom | Tyler Hennessee

    Sep 8, 20261h 1mS10

    What happens when following your calling means walking away from the career and identity you’ve built for more than 20 years? In this episode of Good Business, Tyler Hennessee shares his journey from decades in ministry...

View More
  • Episode #10

    How to Build a $300 Million Exit Twice | Bill Potter on Leadership, AI, and What Really Matters

    Jun 23, 20261h 12mS9

    After building and selling Message Broadcast in a deal worth nearly $300 million, Bill Potter thought he might retire. Instead, he started over. In this episode of Good Business, Clay Vaughan and Luke Frazier welcome...

  • Episode #9

    Building a Solar Company in Oil Country

    Jun 16, 20261h 35mS9

    In this episode of Good Business, Clay Vaughan and Luke Frazier sit down with Power Ray founders Jarel Ray and Nefi LeBaron to discuss entrepreneurship, culture, leadership, and why they believe the future of energy...

  • Episode #8

    The Hidden Psychology Behind Great Leaders, Sales, and Company Culture

    Jun 9, 20261h 9mS9

    <p>What separates elite leaders and top-performing companies from everyone else?<br/>According to Matt Harris, it is not just strategy.<br/>It is psychology.<br/><br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit...

  • Episode #7

    From Six-Figure Consultant to Building a Premium Apparel Brand

    May 27, 20261h 7mS9

    <p>What makes someone walk away from a six-figure consulting career to start an apparel company with their best friends?<br/><br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit down with Daniel Propp, co-founder of...

  • Episode #6

    Why Most Founders Are the Bottleneck in Their Own Business

    May 19, 202658 minS9

    <p>What actually breaks a growing business?</p><p>According to growth operator Chris Piper, it usually is not marketing.<br/>It is not sales.<br/>And it is not the economy.</p><p>It is the founder.</p><p>In this episode...

  • Episode #5

    The Loneliness Crisis No One's Talking About

    May 12, 20261h 8mS9

    <p>Why do most business owners feel more alone today than the day they started?<br/><br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit down with Sean Sidders of Mallard Agency to unpack why brand isn't about logos...

  • Episode #4

    The Hidden Crisis Killing Small Businesses (And How to Save Them)

    May 5, 20261h 11mS9

    <p>Is the American dream of small business ownership slipping away?<br/><br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit down with Joseph Cabrera of American Operator to unpack a crisis most people aren’t...

  • Episode #3

    Creating Value in Oil and Gas Environmental Compliance Leadership and Trust

    Apr 28, 202657 minS9

    <p>What if compliance were not just a cost but a competitive advantage?<br/>In this episode of Good Business, we sit down with environmental consultant Elena Hofmann to unpack the real role of environmental compliance...

  • Episode #2

    From Approval to Purpose: Luke Frazier on Faith, Leadership, and Redefining Success

    Apr 21, 202656 minS9

    <p>What if everything you believed about success… was wrong?<br/>In this powerful episode of Good Business, Clay sits down with co-host Luke Frazier to unpack a deeply personal story of identity, approval, faith, and...

  • Episode #1

    Why Relationships Win in Sales and Business

    Apr 14, 20261h 8mS9

    <p>What if the real key to growth isn’t more leads, but better relationships?</p><p>In this episode of Good Business, we sit down with Darren McKee to break down what actually works in modern sales, marketing, and...

  • Episode #11

    Stop Chasing Bad Leads: How Syft AI Finds the Deals You Never See

    Feb 24, 20261h 8mS8

    <p>Most sales teams are still prospecting like it is 2013.<br/><br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit down with Zach Wright and Lee Rodgers of Syft AI to talk about how AI is changing outbound sales...

  • Episode #10

    What Servant Leadership Really Costs (and Why It Works)

    Feb 17, 20261h 8mS8

    <p>Most leaders either run fast or care deeply, but very few can do both.<br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit down with Dr. Terry Cokenour, professor at Houston Christian University and a longtime...

  • Episode #9

    You Can’t Replace Relationships with AI: Sales and Marketing Alignment

    Feb 10, 202658 minS8

    <p>In this episode of Good Business, Clay Vaughan and Luke Frazier sit down with David Lillard to talk about marketing in the age of AI and what still wins in the real world.<br/><br/>AI can generate websites, copy, and...

  • Episode #8

    Why Trust Beats the Lowest Bid in Construction and Business with Kirk Wright

    Feb 3, 202653 minS8

    <p>In this episode of Good Business, Clay Vaughan and Luke Frazier sit down with Kirk Wright, CEO of Buildian Construction Services, to talk about what actually wins in construction and business.</p><p>Kirk explains why...

  • Episode #7

    What It Takes to Build a Team Gen Z Won’t Quit

    Jan 27, 202653 minS8

    <p>What if you could build a team so strong that people never wanted to leave.<br/>In this episode of Good Business, Clay and Luke sit down with Jacob Karnes, a former Chick-fil-A corporate trainer, leadership coach...

Guest Appearances

Recent guests on Good Business with Clay Vaughan. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Best industries to pitch Good Business with Clay Vaughan for

PitchCentric classifies Good Business with Clay Vaughan under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.

Podcasts like Good Business with Clay Vaughan

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.

Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ