Ben Crawford

Author

Ben Crawford is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, writing, and public speaking. He is currently a speaker for Everyone Belongs, a role he has held since August 2019.1 In this capacity, Crawford shares his personal story of being excommunicated and shunned by a spiritual community and family he had been part of for over 20 years.1

Professional Background

Crawford's professional experience includes:

Author: He has been writing for FFT Press since August 2016. His bestselling book "2000 Miles Together: The Story of the Largest Family to Hike the Appalachian Trail" chronicles his family's journey.1
Documentary Filmmaker: Since September 2015, Crawford has been creating documentaries under the banner "Fight For Together," accumulating over 15 million views.1
Thru Hiker: In 2018, Crawford and his family of eight hiked the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, setting a record for the largest family and youngest female to complete the trail.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Crawford has founded and managed several businesses:

Blackjack Apprenticeship: An e-commerce site based on his 10-year career in professional blackjack.1
Financial Apprenticeship: A venture aimed at helping people achieve financial freedom.1
Epipheo: Co-founded this company in 2008 and served in various roles until 2015.1

Notable Achievements

Managed "The Church Team," a group of blackjack players that legally won millions from casinos.1
Executive produced "Holy Rollers," a documentary about his blackjack team.1
Nominated for Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year award for South Central Ohio and Kentucky in 2013.1

Crawford's diverse experiences and unconventional path have shaped his current role as a speaker, where he shares insights on faith, family, and personal growth.