How Generosity and Succession Redefine B...

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to move from shallow success to deep, lasting significance? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders sits down with entrepreneur and author Harry T. Jones, who opens up about losing a million dollars, surviving a failed marriage, and learning how generosity and faith transformed his approach to business and legacy. Discover why Harry believes anonymous giving breaks the grip of “more,” how struggle refines our purpose, and why every leader should start thinking about succession—even if they’re not ready to let go. This is a raw and insightful conversation about failure, faith, and building a life—and company—that will outlast you.

"The way to break the grip of money is generosity—anonymous generosity." - Harry T. Jones

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About Our Guest:

Harry T. Jones is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and creator of the Cultivating Impact Succession method. With over four decades of experience in building and leading businesses—including successfully scaling and selling a fresh food distribution company to a public firm—Harry brings deep insight into leadership, faith-driven business, and legacy planning. He is recognized for guiding leaders through challenging seasons of transition, mentoring CEOs, and developing practical strategies for succession planning that go beyond financial success to create lasting impact. Harry’s journey of overcoming personal and professional setbacks has shaped his mission to help others finish well and redefine true success.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Discover how a million-dollar loss, a failed marriage, and a botched business exit became powerful wake-up calls that shifted Harry T. Jones from chasing shallow success to building lasting significance.
2. Learn why anonymous generosity, redefining identity, and facing personal fears are at the heart of Harry’s unique approach to succession planning and legacy.
3. Get an inside look at real-life business impact stories—like hiring second-chance employees and integrating faith into leadership—that reveal how struggle and faith can fundamentally reshape your purpose and your work.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

1. Book: Succession Planning for Impact: 7 Steps to Build a Significant Life and a Company that Will Outlast You by Harry T. Jones – Practical guide for business owners and leaders on succession planning and legacy.
2. Succession Planning Jumpstart Guide
3. Subscribe to Harry's Weekly Newsletter
4. Website: cultivatingimpact.biz – Harry T. Jones’ site with more information about his masterminds, resources, and ways to connect.

Action Steps for Listeners:

1. Reflect on Your Identity Beyond Work: Take time to journal or contemplate where you draw your sense of worth—is it tied to your job title, or something deeper? Consider what it would look like to root your identity in something more lasting.
2. Embrace Generosity and Gratitude: Break the grip of “more” by practicing anonymous generosity—find a way this week to give anonymously to someone in need. Start a gratitude list to shift focus from scarcity to abundance.
3. Start the Conversation Around Succession...