Kickstarting a Company: Bentley Reynolds on Faith and Integrity in the Startup Life

Annie Kennedy shares her journey from BYU Family Studies major and Business minor to thriving sales leader at BambooHR. She highlights the power of confidence, integrity, and embracing career pivots. Her story is a reminder that success is about growth, resilience, and doing our best.

We're sitting down with Bentley Reynolds, the co-founder of Otishi, to talk about how a simple idea turned into a growing fitness shoe brand. Bentley shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned on integrity and Faith in Christ. To learn more about Otishi, visit their webiste here: https://otishi.com/

What does Formula 1 racing have to do with business? For student Kate Jeffries, it's a story of data, innovation, and drive. Tune in as she talks about her passion for real-time analytics, how she measures excellence beyond grades, and what it means to keep moving forward—both on and off the track.

What really matters when we measure success? Jeff Thompson's thoughtful approach challenges us to look beyond numbers and redefine success through Christlike character, service, and meaning. This episode focuses on the Christ-Centered Model for Leadership, as taught by the Sorensen Center for Moral & Ethical Leadership. To learn more about the model and the Sorensen Center, visit their website here: http://sorensencenter.byu.edu/  

Professor Bill Tayler, the Robert J. Smith Professor of Accountancy and the Director of the Healthcare Leadership Collaborative of the BYU Marriott School of Business shares how faith in Christ shapes both his personal and professional life. He reflects on the miracles he has seen involving career guidance and divine help when his young son was diagnosed with cancer.

Step into the world of rare books with Reid Moon, a collector whose passion for history has taken him from Provo to the halls of Oxford and beyond. In this episode, Mr. Moon shares stories of faith, discovery, and integrity — and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime spent preserving the past.

Join us as Mike Broberg, CEO of Les Schwab Tires, discusses how his journey from BYU's accounting program to corporate leadership has been guided by integrity, teamwork, and respect. Hear his insights on measuring success—not just in business results, but in the lives we uplift.

Deven Gogerty didn't plan on studying business—but his journey led him to discover how faith and purpose can transform the way we measure success. In this episode, Deven shares how the Peery Business for Good Initiative and his faith in Christ inspired him to see business as a tool for lasting impact. His story is a reminder that success isn't just about profit—it's about people and purpose.

Holly Baker's career didn't follow a straight path—but each step prepared her for where she is today. In this episode of Measuring Success Right, Dr. Baker shares how embracing growth and integrity has shaped her journey back to BYU and the Marriott School. Her story is a reminder that success is often found in the unexpected turns.

McClayn Wankier, a student on the Marriott Student Review's marketing team, shares her insights and experences in a discussion with MSR host Allison Pope. McClayn has a wide range of experience in starting a running a small business, working in summer sales, and focusing her life on faith in Christ. Tune in to hear her inspiring ideas on overcoming imposter syndrome and looking for new experiences.