About Us
Tools of the Trade Media, LLC. serves Entrepreneurs and Corporate Leaders with tools to improve their businesses and personal lives.
As the flagship program, Provident Ventures focuses on working with Entrepreneurs and Leaders looking to move their business from merely surviving to thriving.
For over three decades, our team has continued to help organizations from architectural firms to construction companies to chiropractors to the world's largest brands.
Enjoy a walk through our history highlights...
1994 Provident Ventures Inc. is founded to guide businesses toward growth and success, laying the foundation for our deep expertise in transformation.
1994 Provident Ventures funding supports the launch of "In His Time" and "The One Minute Bible."
Acquired by Logos Research Systems (now Faithlife Corporation) in 2004.
1995 Provident Ventures releases "Unlocking Our Potential" and immediately received sales from around the world.
2000 The Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium come online to bring the legendary radio program to the world.
2000 Working directly with the Vatican, seven events are broadcast live to a global audience from World Youth Day via Windows Media and Real Networks.
2001 Launches the Starwire platform to power Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com for online Christian media.
2002 Provident Ventures spins off its technology to PassAlong Networks, a startup that pioneered digital media solutions. PassAlong provided services to over 200 clients, including eBay, and developed patented eCommerce technology, establishing a strong presence in the digital media space.
2007 Launches Project (RED) Digital Music Magazine with U2's Bono and offers one of the first implementations of Amazon's digital payments.
2007 Altitude Risk Management provides outsourced Enterprise Risk Management and Onsite Safety Services to the general and heavy mechanical contractor, ethanol production and manufacturing sectors.
2009 Meta Media Partners launches to support digital companies, building and managing websites, including running successful eCommerce operations through Amazon.com stores. This expands our expertise in digital strategy, marketing, and online sales.
2010 Leads with Intero to develop Avon’s global marketing campaign, "Avon Voices". Builds all technology and launches in 62 countries in 37 languages in less than a year.
2013 Joins with The Lifebook Company, LLC to empower people to live their very best lives, serving COO and CTO roles.
2017 Global Digital Advisor with Microsoft to the world's largest companies. Today we leverage AI with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot to guide businesses to success.
2018 Launches DirectorPrep with practical tools for board directors who choose a growth mindset to be ready to collaborate and influence decisions. DirectorPrep now includes ChatDPQ, an AI-powered tool designed specifically for board directors.
2022 Launches Tools of the Trade Media to power and inspire small and medium businesses to thrive. Our flagship program is named after our original brand, Provident Ventures, to recognize thriving businesses built on God's divine providence.
We'd love to help you achieve your dreams and potential!
