The Build with Jeff Kallil
By: Jeff Kallil
Language: en-us
Categories: Business, Entrepreneurship, Education, Self Improvement, Health, Fitness, Mental
The Build is a real-time record of what it takes to build something that holds — in business, family, and life.I'm Jeff Kallil — building Pure Yums, operating Convivial Brands, raising kids, and navigating the pressure that comes with doing all three at once.This isn’t content. It’s the work behind the work. The hard calls. The internal wrestles. The quiet decisions that shape it all.If you're building something meaningful — and want clarity without the noise — this is for you.
Episodes
The Build - Ep 19: The Bottleneck I Didn’t See Coming
Jan 10, 2026When you think about scaling a food brand, you expect the hard parts to be production, marketing, or demand.
What I didn’t expect? That finding the right co-packer would be the biggest bottleneck so far.
In this episode, I share where I’m at right now in the process — the calls that went nowhere, the red flags I couldn’t ignore, and why I’m choosing to wait instead of rushing a deal that doesn’t feel aligned.
This isn’t just about operations. It’s about protecting what you’re building.
If you're growing...
Duration: 00:08:23The Build - Ep 18: What I’m Leaving Behind in 2025 (Hard Truths + Fresh Starts)
Jan 02, 2026As the year closes, I’m not just making plans for 2026 — I’m choosing what not to carry with me.
In this episode, I share the real, sometimes uncomfortable truths I’ve had to face this year — as a founder, a father, and a human trying to build something meaningful without burning out.
This is less of a highlight reel, more of a mirror. The lessons that cost me time, energy, and peace — and what I’m letting go of so I can lead better and live lighter.
Inside:
What I finally had to release... Duration: 00:08:59The Build - Ep 17: Faith as Foundation: How I Lead My Business and Family from a Deeper Place
Dec 25, 2025In this deeply personal episode, I share how my faith has impacted every part of my life — not just on Sundays, but in how I lead my family, build businesses, and navigate the daily pressure of being a founder.
This isn’t about religion.
It’s about conviction, grounding, and serving a higher purpose.
I'm leading from something deeper than ambition.
Inside the episode:
Why I filter leadership decisions through faith, not fearHow prayer and discernment shape my decisions as a founderWhat spiritual strength has taught me about fathe... Duration: 00:10:09The Build - Ep 16: Christmas Reflections 2025
Dec 19, 2025This one’s slower. Quieter. Honest.
In this episode, I pause to reflect on what this season is revealing — in business, in family, and in me.
I talk about the pressure to keep building… even when your soul needs rest.
What I’m learning about presence, not performance.
What’s changing in how I lead.
And how this Christmas, and Christmas' of the past, have helped clarify what really matters — in business and at home.
Whether you’re sprinting to the finish or feeling the weight of the year, I ho...
Duration: 00:14:18The Build - Ep 15: Leadership is NOT a Title
Dec 13, 2025Leadership is NOT a title.
It’s how you show up when it’s uncomfortable, unclear, or costly.
In this episode, I unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in leadership — that influence comes from power. It doesn’t. Real leadership is earned through decisions, consistency, and taking responsibility when it would be easier not to.
I share real stories from leading inside a family business and navigating moments where authority wasn’t enough — and clarity mattered more.
In this episode:
Why leadership without a title matters mostThe difference be... Duration: 00:10:22The Build - Ep 14: The Cost of Kindness - Why I Choose It Anyway
Dec 05, 2025Most people think kindness is easy. It isn’t.
In leadership, in family, in business — kindness costs you something. Time. Energy. Misunderstanding. Sometimes even authority.
In this episode of The Build, I break down the real price of leading with kindness in a world that often rewards the opposite. I talk about the moments it would’ve been simpler to harden up… and why I refuse to lead that way.
You’ll hear:
The hidden trade-offs of being a kind leaderWhy empathy gets mislabeled as weaknessHow kindness actually creates cl... Duration: 00:13:26The Build - Ep 13: Thanksgiving Reflections
Nov 28, 2025In this episode I share some of my own reflections from Thanksgivings past and present in the hopes that it may leave you with introspection, a new perspective, or simply, peace.
I've learned that it's important to pause and reflect in the hopes that we will recharge and grow.
I hope you find this episode to be just that.
- Jeff
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The Build - Ep 12: Stop Giving People Answers
Nov 22, 2025In this episode, I talk about an issue that many of us face as leaders and parents -- the balance between empowering our people to grow vs. giving them the answers.
Often, team members will ask questions to seek immediate answers. If we simply give it to them, they can't grow.
It's our responsibility to help our people to believe in themselves so they can become resourceful to seek solutions.
And often, when they are the ones seeking their solutions, they come up with a better result than if we were to give the...
Duration: 00:12:55The Build - Ep 11: Still Figuring It Out
Nov 16, 2025I used to think I had to wait until everything was polished before I shared. That I had to be certain, scaled, or proven before I let people in.
But the truth is — I’m still figuring it out.
In this episode, I talk about what it means to lead, build, and create while being in process. How I’ve wrestled with doubt, pressure, and the weight of asking people to trust me when I don’t have all the answers. And why choosing to show the journey — before the breakthrough — has been one of the healthie...
Duration: 00:09:09The Build - Ep 10: 5 Lessons I've Learned as a Father
Jun 25, 2025I recorded this on Father's Day of 2025.
In reflecting on what I have learned to over the last 6 years of becoming a Father, I've found 5 very crucial things that have enlightened my journey as a dad to 3 beautiful children:
1. I must SHOW my children how to live, not tell them.
2. Quality time > Quantity time spent.
3. Apologize when you’re wrong. Lead by example.
4. It’s my job to adjust how I communicate—understanding is my responsibility, not theirs.
5. Confident kids are built through experience—give them real tasks, let...
Duration: 00:10:15The Build - Ep 09: The Work Behind the Work Begins Here
Jun 12, 2025It's been OVER A YEAR since I released my last Podcast, and things have changed...
Changed drastically.
From Pure Yums, to adjusting Convivial's growth path, and doing deep inner-work to redefine what success means to me - this is the beginning.
Finally. Freedom to be who I am in the journey, and enjoy every bit of the process.
The hills build muscle, the valleys build grit, and as for the fleeting steady times - those a tiny gift in the madness.
The Build is a documentation of my journey, in th...
Duration: 00:04:54008: Listening in Leadership (The Greatest Secret)
Jan 09, 2025Today, I am talking about a key lesson I've learned in leadership: why listening is more important than talking. I also dive into stories that display what happens when you don't listen for the things being unsaid.
I wrap up this episode with 5 essential habits of leadership and how listening (and truly caring about people) is infused in all of them.
Enjoy!
- Jeff
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007: The Question that REDEFINED Success for Me
Dec 25, 2024In this episode, I reflect on the definition of "success", and how one simple question changed my entire perspective of what success truly means to me.
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006: How to AVOID Burnout (Learn from My Mistakes)
Dec 19, 2024In this episode, I share my struggle with burnout and how I've worked through it. Everything starts from taking a step back and reflecting on what I've experienced.
Learn from my mistakes and keep pursuing your dreams while keeping balance.
You got this.
- Jeff
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005: Dealing with Toxic Friendships
Apr 20, 2024In this episode, we dive deep into the sneakiness of toxic friendships and how who you're surrounded by has a major effect on your happiness and success.
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004: Why You Have Toxic Patterns + How to Break Them
Apr 12, 2024In this episode, I dive deep into the reasons you may be struggling with negative patterns that inevitably have you finding the same types of toxic people, toxic jobs, or toxic friend groups.
You have more control over this than you think.
I use an example of consistently finding toxic relationships to showcase the reasons behind the constant self-sabotage, as well as tactics for you to use to break through these patterns and become the person you know deep down you want, and can, become!
Happy check-in, fam ❤️
Jeff
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Duration: 00:17:18003: The Truth About Success
Apr 05, 2024In this episode, I reflect on what it really means to "be successful".
We put such an emphasis on financial success, but not as much on our family, wellness, and over-all progress. Why is that?
This episode will give you a sense of clarity on how to become fulfilled in your progress - complementing your occupation with your vocation - lightly touching on my own journey of almost working myself to death.
Enjoy this check-in!
With love,
Jeff
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002: Sneaky Signs of Manipulation
Mar 29, 2024In this episode, I talk about the pitfalls of not recognizing when you're being manipulated. I will share personal examples along with subtle signs that you can start becoming aware of so you aren't caught in a place of being manipulated by another person. I will also give you tangible tools for you to face a manipulator head-on, and address these issues speedily so you can either mend a relationship (whether friend, family member, romantic partner, or colleague) or leave that dynamic altogether.
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001: How Your Self-Worth Affects Your Relationships
Mar 28, 2024In this episode, I talk about how you live your life everyday from the inside-out. You take yourself everywhere. And if you're not constantly self-reflecting and working on your self-worth, you will attract negative things into your life simply because you don't trust yourself, are unsure of who you are, and ultimately are directionless in your purpose. Recognizing your self-worth begins with deep self-awareness through reflection, and I will tackle ways for you to address this, and take ownership of who you are so you can lead a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
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Duration: 00:16:26000: How We Feelin'?
Mar 28, 2024Welcome to the How We Feelin'? Podcast 4 years in the making, and here we are.
In this Podcast, I'm taking with me on my journey of business/entrepreneurship, wellness, and self-development.
Think of this Podcast as a weekly "Check-in" -- an opportunity for your to reflect on your experiences as you work to fulfill or discover your purpose.
I'll be sharing practical advice that spans from leading people, difficult conversations to relationships and communication tactics, all the way to wellness 101 on mindfulness, gut health, and how I work to calm my ADHD and face...