Kyle Stevens:
The Roadside Revelation
After years of misplaced priorities and frustration, a profound encounter with faith helped a man realign his life, family, and business.
Bio
Faith and family are the cornerstone of my life and work. Over the past 30 years, I’ve built a career dedicated to creating outdoor spaces that inspire connection, joy, and lasting memories. Transforming backyards into extraordinary sanctuaries isn’t just my business—it’s my calling. I believe that the best designs are born from intention, rooted in purpose, and created to bring families closer together.
Beyond my work, I’m passionate about mentoring fellow entrepreneurs, helping them lead with vision and build businesses that truly matter. When I’m not working, I’m golfing with my wife or exploring the breathtaking Finger Lakes wine region we’re blessed to call home. Let’s talk about how faith, family, and a passion for design can create something truly extraordinary.
Topics
- Transforming a business by prioritizing faith and family.
- Balancing personal and professional life through spiritual guidance.
- Recognizing and overcoming burnout as a business owner.
- The role of faith in healing personal and professional relationships.
- Lessons learned from rebranding a business with spiritual principles.
- The importance of being equally yoked in personal relationships.
- Aligning values to create a thriving workplace culture.
- Shifting from a success-driven mindset to a purpose-driven life.
- Navigating personal growth through loss and change.
- Building resilience and finding joy after hitting rock bottom.
Guiding Questions
- What led to your breaking point that day on the road?
- How did your upbringing influence your faith journey as an adult?
- Can you describe the changes you made in your business after your revelation?
- What challenges did you face while reprioritizing your life and business?
- How did your decision to put faith and family first impact your employees?
- What lessons did you learn from your first marriage that influence your relationships today?
- How did rebranding your business to “Stonewood and Waters” reflect your transformation?
- What advice would you give to someone feeling stuck in their personal or professional life?
- How did your clients respond to the changes you implemented?
- What’s the biggest takeaway from your journey that you wish more people understood?