In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint, Courtney chats with Chris Ammen, founder of Kaleidoscope — a publishing company transforming how kids engage with the Bible. With over 15 years of experience in children's ministry and a deep passion for discipleship, Chris shares the story behind launching his business in the middle of a global pandemic, the surprising shift from books to Yoto cards, and how he's building a team that shares his vision.
Chris opens up about the challenges of hiring, how StoryBrand is helping sharpen their messaging, and what it's been like to transition out of full-time ministry into full-time entrepreneurship. This episode is packed with wisdom for any entrepreneur navigating growth, clarity, and calling.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Why the gap in Bible resources for 3rd–5th graders sparked a business idea
The surprising moment a dream influencer DM’d him first
Hard lessons learned about hiring and supplier negotiations
How pivoting to Yoto content changed their business trajectory
What Chris would tell his younger, more competitive self
Episode Links:
Website: readkaleidoscope.com
Instagram: @readkaleidoscope
Chris’s Book: chrisammen.com
My Website: www.monarchcoo.com