Building Beyond the Business
Faith, Family, and the Things That Matter Most
By Elias Curtis

About the Book
Building Beyond the Business explores how faith in Christ shapes our approach to work, marriage, family, leadership, and stewardship. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Elias Curtis considers the responsibilities entrusted to us and the priorities that can be overlooked while building a company.
Building Beyond the Business is written for entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and anyone who wants to think carefully about what matters most beyond professional achievement.
Read more on the official book siteMain Themes
- Faith in Christ and meaningful work
- Marriage and family
- Biblical stewardship of time, abilities, and resources
- Character and integrity
- Leadership through service
- Responsibilities and priorities beyond professional achievement
Editions & Availability
Availability reflects the book website as of October 24, 2026. Visit the official purchase page for current pricing and the latest retailer status.
Kindle eBook
Upcoming launch: November 17, 2026
Paperback
Hardcover
Audiobook
The audiobook is available through selected retailers. Availability varies by platform and country.
The narration uses an AI-generated version of Elias Curtis's voice.
Audiobook Details & SampleListen to an Audiobook Sample
Preview the audiobook edition of Building Beyond the Business. This is a sample; the full audiobook is available through selected retailers.
The narration uses an AI-generated version of Elias Curtis's voice.
About the Author

Elias Curtis is a San Diego-based entrepreneur, AI business strategist, digital asset investor, biblical counselor, speaker, and author of Building Beyond the Business. He is the founder of Transformed Design Inc. and BusinessLaunchOS.
He wrote Building Beyond the Business to consider how faith in Christ shapes the way we work, lead, and care for our families, and the responsibilities God entrusts to us beyond professional achievement.
More about Elias CurtisRelated Podcast Appearances
Conversations where Elias discusses faith, ambition, stewardship, and the things that matter most — each with every verified Watch and Listen option.

Can You Be Ambitious Without Making Money Your God? - Elias Curtis
Your Finest Hour
A conversation about ambition, money, faith, suffering, biblical counseling, and the responsibilities of business and family life.

From SEO to GEO: How AI Now Decides Who Gets Found - Hugo Meets Elias
Sol Meets Heart • Host: Hugo
A conversation with host Hugo on transitioning from freelancing to agency ownership, keeping marriage intact while co-founding Transform Design, overcoming creative friction with AI, how GEO and AEO are replacing traditional SEO, digital real estate, and integrating biblical counseling into business leadership.

#4 — Elias Curtis, Getting Found in the AI Era
Automation with Noah Hailegiorgis • Host: Noah Hailegiorgis
Elias joins host Noah Hailegiorgis to discuss how getting found online is shifting in the AI era, why GEO and AEO are vital as search transitions from links to answers, building cohesive business systems rather than isolated websites, and how biblical counseling principles shape business ethics.

The Mentor Sessions | Why You Need a Mentor to Grow in Your Faith
The Mentor Sessions • Host: Big Mike Coyle
A conversation with host Big Mike about Christ-centered leadership, mentorship, biblical counseling, suffering versus sin, and how faith integrates into business and family life.
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