Torch Talk
Torch Talk is the podcast for bold local leaders.
Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs, experts, and change makers to talk strategy, leadership, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business today. Honest insights. No fluff. Real stories.
Torch Talk
Doing Business the King's Way
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Nick Pickrel, founder of Kingsway Services, to talk about what it means to build a business where faith, grit, and leadership intersect.
From mowing lawns at age 11 to launching a values-driven asphalt company in the middle of a pandemic, Nick shares a candid look at the realities of entrepreneurship, like what he’s learned, what he’s let go of, and how he’s built a culture that refuses to compromise on integrity.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How Kingsway was born from both market opportunity and mission
• Why EOS became the framework Nick needed to scale sustainably
• What happens when you remove revenue as the end goal
• How to lead from your faith without preaching a word
• The hard (and holy) work of separating identity from business success
This episode is packed with honesty, humility, and practical lessons for anyone building something with a bigger purpose in mind.