I’m Rick Kauffman—a devoted husband, father of seven, author, and entrepreneur who’s spent over 40 years building businesses. But the truth is, the biggest battles I’ve faced weren’t in the marketplace—they were in my heart, my home, and my identity as a man.

My journey has taken me from success to suffering, from hiding to healing. After the loss of my daughter and the years I spent living behind a mask, I found myself at the breaking point. That pain led me to seek answers not in the world—but in the Word. It was in the quiet moments with God, a journal, and a pen that I began to rebuild. What followed was

The Ascencion of the Warrior - Master Craftsman’s Design—a blueprint God gave me to become the man He originally designed me to be.

Today, I lead 318 Men—a brotherhood born from the fire. I wrote

Ascension of the Warrior not as a guru, but as a guide for men who know the pain of drifting, disappointment, and disconnection. I’m here to walk with men who are ready to reclaim their purpose, reignite their faith, and restore what’s been broken.

If that’s you—welcome home. This is where the real ascent begins.