What we talked about:
02:10 – Who is Tom? Why did you start Interview Valet?
03:00 – Why did you stop blogging?
05:40 – Why podcasts convert 25x better than blogs
08:20 – The future is rich audio, not outdated video
11:37 – 3 Valuable sales tips for solopreneurs (besides creating content)
15:25 – This is how you say goodbye to icky sales calls
20:08 – Quick steps if you want to hop on the podcast-train
23:30 – Books from Tom Schwab
MENTIONED:
Leadership Literacies by Bob Johansen
Zig Ziglar
Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Interview Valet website - https://interviewvalet.com/
https://interviewvalet.com/borntofly/
PODCAST GUEST PROFITS: Grow Your Business With a Targeted Interview Strategy - https://www.podcastguestprofits.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtomschwab/
"What's ordinary to you is amazing to others.”
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Dawn is a National Board Certified and Functional Medicine Certified Health + Wellness Coach. After her own struggles with Autoimmune Disease and multiple chronic conditions, she helps others find balance in their healing journey.
Dawn specializes in real food, chronic illness, and mind-body-spirit wellness.
What we discussed in this episode:
02:27 – Who is Dawn and what is her story
06:50 – How the Holy Spirit reached you and brought you out of your condition
09:00 – How you started your business
12:25 – What are the ways you provide to give people hope?
14:34 – How Dawn started her business next to her full time job
17:30 – Practical ways Dawn integrated into her life to give health and work balanced attention
22:40 – Dawn’s social handles and free recipes
24:30 – Dawn’s coaching programs
MENTIONED:
The Well Rooted website: www.theWellRootedlife.com
Dawn's email: dawn@thewellrootedlife.com
Learn about the Chronic Illness Freedom Academy: https://thewellrootedlife.com/chronic-illness-freedom-academy/
Learn about the Real Food Reboot program:
https://realfoodrebootbywellrooted.my.canva.site/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.wellrooted.life/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-karwoski-fmchc-nbc-hwc-7681753/
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In this episode, Tracy delves into the inspiration behind her choice of Galatians 5:22-23 as her theme for the upcoming year. She explores the Biblical concept known as the "Fruit of the Spirit," which consists of nine virtues: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Toward the end of the episode, Tracy provides guidelines to help apply these virtues in practical ways, enabling you to become a better version of yourself.
In the conclusion, Tracy ends with a heartfelt prayer, seeking God's guidance and strength. She also asks for help in developing the nine virtues and becoming a source of love and encouragement for others.
In the outro, Tracy offers a glimpse into the next episode, (airing on March 15th) which will build on this episode's references to the Holy Spirit, taking a deeper dive into His significance.
If you are not familiar with the Holy Spirit and would like to gain a better understanding, we recommend watching a 4-minute video from the Bible Project. This video will provide you with a concise overview of the topic.
Join Tracy on this enlightening journey as she explores how these virtues can positively shape and influence our lives!
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After running away from her dreams and battling addictions for over a decade, Kirstin Leigh is now an acclaimed author, speaker, life coach, and the founder of The Change Your Story Workshop. In this episode, we talk about purpose and how we can stay on top of that.
What we discussed in this episode:
01:52 – Who is Kirstin Leigh
04:37 – Purpose: What is distracting you from it?
10:40 – How can you stay on purpose? What tools, habits, things, and people do you need?
15:08 – Your dreams and God's, how do you discern which one is what?
22:22 – How do you stay tuned with God? How are you AVAILABLE to hear?
29:15 – Interesting links
Mentioned:
www.thechangeyourstoryworkshop.com - PROMO CODE: BORNTOFLY
www.Kirstinleigh.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirstinleigh3/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kirstinleighofficial
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirstinleighofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Kirstinleigh
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Insecurity.
Wouldn't it be great if you could pack it up and send it to a desolate island? Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. It's a scheme you and I have to deal with.
Since I can remember, I have struggled with feeling insecure. But reaching 33, I decided it needed to be over with.
This episode will cover:
- 3 Bible segments that helped me a lot
- 4 practical tips
- and realness
Enjoy!
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
In this episode, Tracy reflects on the journey of 2023, expressing gratitude for the profound self-discovery and spiritual growth she experienced, and sharing personal insights and lessons learned.
Tracy reflects on the tradition of choosing a word or phrase for the new year which sets the tone to further her spiritual growth for 2024.
Tracy discusses the impact of the podcast on a diverse audience and emphasizes embracing and seeking to understand different viewpoints, encouraging deeper understanding and support from the audience.
Finally, Tracy shares her prayer for 2024 which expresses a deep trust in God and a desire to surrender our plans, dreams, and aspirations to Him. The prayer acknowledges His sovereignty as we seek His guidance and wisdom in the new year, committing to living a life that reflects His goodness and love, and anticipating His blessings and answered prayers. Ultimately, the prayer encourages us to place our confidence and assurance in God's presence, knowing that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
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Bart Kuijpers is the founder of a major consumer electronics retailer called CoolBlue. He wasn't a believer when he founded the company but encountered Christ while at it. He shares his story and how he looks at Jesus for servant leadership.
What we discussed in this episode:
02:24 – What is Bart's story
12:34 - How did he integrate his faith into his business?
13:59 – How does he balance his business goals and his Christian perspective?
15:17 – How do you lead from a Godly perspective?
17:10 – What does it look like to follow Jesus' model of servant-leadership?
20:44 – Transition to a new business venture
Mentioned:
Cathedral Thinking - https://cathedralthinking.com/
Cool Blue - https://www.coolblue.nl/en
Servant Leadership by Ken Blanchard
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
From Good to Great by Jim Collins
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From high-tech professional to entrepreneur, Colleen Marie made the transition. Even though setting up a non-profit went quite smoothly, her environment responded differently. Colleen Marie is passionate about sharing about discernment, seeking God in the midst of it all, and standing strong in your faith regardless of what others think.
What we talked about:
- 1:27 Who is Colleen Marie and what does she do?
- 6:55 Why did Colleen Marie exit the high-tech industry?
- 12:49 How did she deal with the pushback of leaving the corporate world?
- 18:27 What to do if you feel lured back into old habits or the comfort of a job?
- 28:48 Where to go if you want to reach out to Colleen Marie or Win2ition
Mentioned:
Website Win2ition: https://win2ition.org/
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SEO.
It’s hard to avoid when you’re building your business.
Ready for a crash course on SEO? ‘Cause, that’s what this episode is.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 02:14 – Quick intro from Niqueea
- 03:35 - How Niqueea started with SEO
- 05:01 – What is SEO?
- 06:42 – Beginners guide into SEO
- 09:15 – About keyword analysis + tools
- 11:42 – Is creating content (like blogs) around your keywords necessary?
- 20:13 – What is long-form content?
- 23:15 – Off-page/on-page SEO
- 24:48 – SEO don'ts
- 27:30 – How long does it take to rank high on Google?
- 31:50 – How to reach out to Niqueea and get her freebies
Mentioned:
Scriptures, Stories, and Strategies Podcast - Apple, Spotify - https://anchor.fm/niqueea
Niqueea’s 1st episode on Born to Fly: is Pinterest the Right Move for Your Business, with Niqueea Sykes: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/070-is-pinterest-the-right-move-for-your-business-with-niqueea-sykes
Ubersuggest: https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/
Semrush: https://www.semrush.com/
Instagram - @themarketingprophet (with freebies!)
Pinterest – @themarketingprophet (with freebies!)
TikTok – @Niqueea_
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@paswagg1991
Website: https://themarketingprophet.com/
https://themarketingprophet.com/links/
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“Use your voice,” it feels like the buzzwords everybody uses today. But we’re very intentional about it in this episode. God has a purpose for every single one of us and it’s your voice that is essential in living it out.
As an artist and storyteller, Jeneen has lots of experience in using her voice in a comfortable way. She encourages you to stand strong in your identity and use your voice in your business.
What we talked about:
- 01:15 Jeneen’s story; from corporate to storytelling on stage
- 6:12 Standing strong in faith where people only want your gift
- 8:22 Does Jeneen always mention God in her plays?
- 10:55 How do you stand strong in your identity and become confident using your voice?
- 19:04 Should everyone in business write down his/her story? How do you apply that?
- 24:53 Jeneen’s prayer for people who want to be more bold and vocal
- 26:52 Where can you contact Jeneen?
Mentioned:
Website: https://www.jeneenhammond.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeneen.hammond
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You'd be surprised what you can get done in a couple of months.
If you apply some of the tactics Jane shares in this episode, you will be able to achieve the goals you've set for this year.
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Book: Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
Luke 14:28
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
In this episode, Tracy takes us on a transformative journey of self-reflection and personal growth through the power of sharing her testimony. She begins by updating her listeners about the “Testimony Project” and its purpose, highlighting the significance of finding meaning in life by uncovering patterns and reflecting on our experiences.
Throughout the episode, Tracy explores the distinction between objective truth and subjective truth, emphasizing the role of humility, self-sacrifice, acceptance, and faith in God’s plan. She opens up about recent family events, including the terminal illness and passing of her former mother-in-law, and bravely discusses the emotional struggles she encountered during that time. Tracy stresses the importance of letting go of past hurts and forgiving oneself, while also highlighting the kindness and support that she received in unexpected places which taught her about the transformative power of forgiveness, healing, and the ability of people to surprise us.
As this inspiring episode concludes, Tracy offers final thoughts on how we can apply the lessons learned from shared testimonies to our personal lives. She encourages listeners to embrace acceptance, forgiveness, openness to change, and trust in God’s guidance as fundamental elements for personal growth. Tracy invites us to reflect on our own journeys and consider how we can wholeheartedly embrace these principles in order to experience profound personal growth and fulfillment.
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Sometimes lies of the enemy are difficult to spot because they sound too good to be harmful, but in today’s day and age, there are many beliefs we hear around us that we think are true. Yet, when we look closer, they are pulling us away from what God is telling us.
Emily Copeland bumped into some lies when she was dealing with a physical issue. Eventually, her journey of healing and self-exploration caused her to write a book about exposing the lie of self-sufficiency.
What she shares is so vital, we think, but judge for yourself!
What we talked about:
- 2:20 - the story about how Emily’s eyes were opened about self-sufficiency and how that led her to write the book Starving the Fairytale
- 6:37 How did Emily deal with being in a space of not knowing what God wanted her to write about and thus not being able to move forward?
- 9:00 - How was it for Emily to dive into cultural beliefs?
- 14:25 - 3 lies that culture teaches about entrepreneurship, lie #1
- 17:35 - lie #2
- 20:01 - lie #3
- 24:22 - How to contact Emily and where to find her book
- 24:40 - Additional information about the book that Emily wanted to share
Mentioned:
IG: @em.copeland / https://www.instagram.com/em.copeland/
FB: @emilycopeland / https://www.facebook.com/emilycopeland
The book Starving the Fairytale is sold exclusively on Amazon:
If anyone is in southeastern MI looking for a church, you can look at the website: www.ctwmi.com or follow Church of the Way on IG (@ctw.mi)
Bible Plan Starving the Fairytale: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/32289-starving-the-fairytale-5-truths-to-replace-the#!
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Being successful in business doesn’t begin with the right tools or strategies, it starts with you. Gina Marie is deeply committed to empowering you to uncover and harness your unique abilities in ways that honor God and your individuality.
Learn how you can enhance profitability and productivity as you listen to this episode.
What we talked about:
- 1:59 - Who is Gina Marie? What is her story?
- 7:43 - How do you decide in what area you’re gonna coach others?
- 9:38 - How did Gina Marie pick her niche?
- 11:48 - Tip 1 of 3 tips for enhancing profitability and productivity by 3 to 10 times
- 17:42 - A brief explanation of the Clifton Strength method
- 20:10 - Tip 2
- 24:56 - Tip 3
- 28:37 - Next steps (freebie!)
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Mindy knows a lot about building a thriving community.
The second part of my interview with her is about how to build an online community and a very interesting "mistake" she and her partner made.
What we talked about:
- 1:30 Top tips from Mindy on building community
- 10:55 A mistake that Mindy learned a lot from—it has to do with letting go of something you really wanted
- 23:00 Where to reach Mindy and find out more about Flourish Gathering and Flourish Writers
Mentioned:
Circle.so - the all-in-one community platform for creators & brands
Kajabi - online platform for courses
https://www.flourishwriters.com/
https://flourishgathering.com/
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
On this episode of the Practical Ministry Podcast, Tracy shares her recent experience with reading Howard Rachinski’s book “Perpetual: The Secret to Finding God in Your 7 Life Seasons” which sparked a profound self-reflection. Tracy talks about a moment in her own journey when she was asked a life-changing question that made her reevaluate her beliefs and values. This ultimately led her to embrace Christianity, despite previously practicing New Age beliefs as a Jewish person. Tracy emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the search for meaning and purpose in life instead of chasing temporary happiness, which our culture often idolizes. Join us for this insightful conversation and Tracy’s inspiring call to action in this episode.
- Book: Perpetual by Howard Rachinsky
- Lifelinks Podcast: The Secret to Finding God in Your 7 Life Seasons (Part 1)
- Lifelinks Podcast: The Secret to Finding God in Your 7 Life Seasons (Part 2)
- Quote from Howard's book:
- “You may be fine for where you have come from and you may be fine for where you are but you’re not fine for where you are going”
- Quote from Howard's book:
- For more of Tracy’s content visit: tracybrichards.substack.com There, you’ll find an abundance of uplifting content, including monthly devotionals, topical articles, and exclusive access to new and archived posts from Tracy’s Process of Illumination Blog.
- If you’re looking to turn your creative project into a reality, be sure to check out Ezio Perfetto and Backbeat Media on Facebook or visit his website at Backbeatmedia.ca
- This episode’s scripture references:
- Matthew 6: 33-34 - “But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for today is its own trouble.”
- The next episode of Practical Ministry will begin the “Life Review” series and airs on September 15th, 2023.
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Mindy knows a lot about building a thriving community.
The first part of my interview with her is about her backstory and that of Flourish Gathering.
What we talked about:
- 1:08 Who is Mindy Kiker and what is she passionate about?
- 4:30 The inspiring backstory of how Mindy started Flourish Gathering — lots of nuggets here about self-worth, perceptions, and more!
- 15:00 How did Mindy collect feedback from the readers early on?
- 17:45 The difference between Flourish Gathering and Flourish Writers and how the first course came to be
Stay tuned for part 2 of this interview!
Mentioned:
Circle.so - the all-in-one community platform for creators & brands
Kajabi - online platform for courses
https://www.flourishwriters.com/
https://flourishgathering.com/
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Jesus completed His ministry in 3 years.
He had many things to do but He also rested often and withdrew to talk to God.
Jesus knew how to manage His time. What can we learn from that?
In this short snippet, Jane will share her insights and a couple of steps she takes to be more effective and efficient with her time. Listen and apply whatever speaks to you.
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Episode: You can have a 16 hour work week, with Shay Cochrane
hello@borntofly.faith
Bible Plan on Youversion - Mastering Time Management as a Solopreneur - Insights from Jesus
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Holly Fisher is the owner of Fisher Creative Marketing and a StoryBrand Certified Guide. She’s helped dozens of organizations clarify their marketing message and develop an effective sales funnel that generates more leads and boosts their bottom line.
Her experience and her certification helped her to figure out the 3 most common mistakes made on websites. In this episode, we’ll explore what those are and what elements are essential to have on your website.
What we talked about:
- 1:40 - Who is Holly Fisher
- 2:52 - #1 of the top 3 common mistakes solopreneurs make on their websites
- 7:47 - #2 of the 3 common mistakes
- 11:45 - #3 of the 3 common mistakes
- 14:59 - Must-have elements on your website
- 20:12 - Holly's biggest mistake in communication
- 23:55 - How to reach out to Holly Fisher
Mentioned:
Holly Fisher on the Born to Fly podcast: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/005-the-one-thing-messaging-should-be-about-with-holly-fisher
Website: https://fisher-creative.com
Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @fishercreativemarketing
https://www.instagram.com/fishercreativemarketing
https://www.facebook.com/FisherCreativeMarketing
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0eADoUXHXgICTV_QlW0HFA
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fuelforyourmarketing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyannfisher
Get your custom StoryBrand Marketing Assessment: https://storybrandmarketingreport.com/?ref=hollyfisher3
Or book a free discovery call at fisher-creative.com
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
On this episode of the Practical Ministry Podcast, Tracy explores the concept of liminality, which refers to being in a transitional space or state. She shares her personal experiences with liminal spaces and how they have led her to appreciate moments of uncertainty and ambiguity as opportunities for growth and transformation. By acknowledging and embracing liminal moments in our lives, we can learn to let go of the past and move forward with greater awareness, clarity, and resilience.
Tune in for this insightful discussion and, of course, Tracy's inspiring call to action in this episode.
- Note taking app: Milanote
- Family stories platform: Storyworth
- Book: Perpetual by Howard Rachinsky
- Lifelinks Podcast: The Secret to Finding God in Your 7 Life Seasons (Part 2)
- Mother’s Day Devotional: The Responsibility of Nurturing Future Generations: A Mother's Day Reflection
- Tracy first heard of the idea of Liminality on the Glorify App’s March 27/23 Thought for the Day
- For more of Tracy’s content visit: tracybrichards.substack.com There, you’ll find an abundance of uplifting content, including monthly devotionals, topical articles, and exclusive access to new and archived posts from Tracy’s Process of Illumination Blog.
- If you’re looking to turn your creative project into a reality, be sure to check out Ezio Perfetto and Backbeat Media on Facebook or visit his website at Backbeatmedia.ca
- This episode’s scripture references:
- James 1:2-4 - “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters - whenever you face trials of many kinds - because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
- The next episode of Practical Ministry will begin the “Life Review” series and airs on July 21st, 2023
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Niqueea Sykes is SEO queen and expert on Pinterest. In this episode, we talk about how she ended up offering SEO services as a business (did she always wanted to be an entrepreneur and travel blogger?) and we explore how Pinterest works and if it’s something for your business.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 02:15 – Niqueea’s story of how she started The Marketing Prophet
- 04:28 – Which countries did Niqueea travel to?
- 05:30 – Did she always know that she was an entrepreneur or did God call her to it?
- 09:20 – One failure/mistake Niqueea made
- 12:18 – When is it the right move to use Pinterest?
- 15:50 – Difference in using Pinterest for service-based businesses vs product-based businesses
- 17:50 – Tips and tricks and tools: how can you use pinterest to get leads, traffic to website, etc.
- 28:25 – Free resources from Niqueea and where to contact her
Mentioned:
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/niqueea
Website: https://themarketingprophet.com/
https://themarketingprophet.com/links/
Free stock images: https://pixabay.com/
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Interested in combining for-profit and non-profit? Liliya will share her story of how she did it.
We talked about:
- 2:04 Who is Liliya Valihun and why did she start Hebron (for profit and not for profit)?
- 5:33 Do the graduates of Hebron Acadamy cross borders?
- 6:50 Current situation in Ukraine (End of February 2023)
- 12:14 If listeners want to build a charity and a for-profit too, which one should come first? (more insights on how Liliya and her husband build Herbon Soft and Hebron Acadamy)
- 19:11 Liliya shares the reasons why they started a for-profit
- 21:23 Was there ever a setback in your entrepreneurial journey that made you want to give up? How did you overcome it?
- 27:23 One important tip/advice if you want to take Liliya’s route and want solid spiritual support
- 29:19 How can people help Hebron Soft and Hebron IT Academy31:54 Ways to contact Liliya Valihun and Hebron
Mentioned:
Phone: +1 7604701364
https://hebron-academy.com/en/home/
About the results of Hebron Academy: https://youtu.be/1Ew7th4cS6I
The mission of Hebron: https://youtu.be/vV8JkDwLB0E
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Pierce Brantley is a husband, father, and Christian entrepreneur. He is the best-selling author of Not Your Job, Calling, Power Love Sound Mind, and Creating Heroes and his thoughts are featured in publications like Forbes, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and The Gospel Coalition. Through his work, he has helped thousands of business owners and F500s create companies that innovate and achieve their goals through better management and inspired thinking. When he’s not speaking, consulting, or writing his next book, you can find him at the park with his kids or enjoying a good cigar.
3 Bible verses to chew on, lessons to apply to your business, and much more will be waiting for you in this episode.
What we discussed:
- 1:27 What’s Pierce’s story?
- 7:27 When did Pierce decide to write books?
- 10:41 What is a Kingdom Driven business exactly?
- 17:18 Why is God silent about my business?
- 25:25 Two examples from Pierce’s life to support what he’s saying
- 34:22 Do you stop until God answers?
- 37:51 An example of faith in adversity
- 38:55 A note on delegation, the topic of Pierce’s newest book Not Your Job
- 41:13 How to reach out to Pierce or learn more
Mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/piercebrantley
Book: https://nyj.piercebrantley.co/buy-not-your-job/
Not Your Job direct ordering link:
Bible Plan: Mastering Time Management as a Solopreneur: Insights from Jesus
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
On this episode of the Practical Ministry Podcast, Tracy shares an update on her year so far, including her focus on business development and aligning her values with her messaging. She also talks about how God answered a long-standing prayer but revealed new challenges as she faced becoming an empty nester. Tracy defines ‘spiritual maturity’ and highlights the importance of intentionally harnessing our thoughts to achieve the peace that God promises. She commits to taking every thought captive through the practice of "interruption" and emphasizes the importance of sharing personal testimony.
Tune in for this insightful discussion and, of course, Tracy's inspiring call to action in this episode.
Scriptures for the Year:
2 Corinthians 12:9
- But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Romans 12:2
- Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
You’re Only Human by Kelly Kapic
Tracy’s Audio Engineer/Segment Producer: Ezio Perfetto Backbeat Media
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There's no shame in admitting that you are regularly distracted. Jane is as well.
But if she wants to become a Christ-like solopreneur, she needs to deal with that like Jesus dealt with distractions.
In this short snippet, she shares her insights and a couple of great hacks to gain more focus. Pick whichever you want and apply it to your workday routine.
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Books: Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
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Successful entrepreneur Shay Cochrane is the pioneer of a 16-hour work week, who believes and practices the 20/80 principle in her business and every area of her life. Dive in and learn some tips on how to make it work for you too!
What we discussed in this episode:
- 02:13 – Who is Shay and how did she start out with photography and Social Squares?
- 07:32 – Did Shay feel called to entrepreneurship?
- 09:11 – How was it like during the hard season of starting the business?
- 13:08 – What’s the story and the reason behind creating a 16-hour workweek?
- 17:25 – How can others get started with the 16-hour work week?
- 25:25 – What if you want to delegate but can’t afford it?
- 26:35 – What has been a mistake/failure that taught Shay a lot?
- 31:35 – Where can people go to know more about Shay?
Mentioned:
Social Squares - https://www.socialsquares.com/
SC Stock Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SCstockshop
Official website: https://www.shaycochrane.com/
Greg Cochrane, Recording Revolution - https://www.recordingrevolution.com/
The 80/20 Guide for doing the analysis - https://www.socialsquares.com/ceo/
Instagram - @SocialSquares - https://www.instagram.com/socialsquares/
Instagram – @ShayCochrane - https://www.instagram.com/shaycochrane/
To enjoy 10% off of your membership, use the code “work” when you sign up at Social Squares
Episode with Greg Cochrane, Generating Passive Income - https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/013-generating-passive-income-with-graham-cochrane
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Is TikTok a once-in-a-decade opportunity? Expert social media coach and digital creator, Alex Hitt will tell you. And he'll share super useful tips for starting with and using TikTok.
After listening to this episode, you can decide whether or not TikTok is a channel you should use for your business and you'll know how to get started and fly within weeks!
What we discussed in this episode:
- 01:25 – Alex’s impressive story leading up to becoming a TikTok Strategy coach
- 07:12 – Why should/shouldn’t you use TikTok?
- 12:16 – How is TikTok different from the other social media apps?
- 13:40 – Some insightful tips about using TikTok as a newbie
- 25:25 – How to reach out to Alex and join his events
Mentioned:
Episode Instagram vs. TikTok: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/059-instagram-vs-tiktok-with-lifecoach-jesse
Hook, Story, Offer method (by Russel Branson, co-founder of ClickFunnels)
UGC - User Generated Content / https://blog.hootsuite.com/user-generated-content-ugc/
Tiktok’s sophisticated in-app video editor Capcut: https://www.capcut.com/
www.CreatorNetworking.com – free every other Thursday
Tiktok - @creator_tutorials / https://www.tiktok.com/@creator_tutorials
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Izhola Djembo is a children's book author, podcast host, and recently a certified Christian life coach. She shares about her journey of living out God’s calling. Becoming a children’s book author wasn’t something she dreamed of.
This episode is perfect for you if you who want to know about God’s way of revealing calling. Izhola has a good way of describing how God works in her life particular, but it’s a way that can be applied to your life as well.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 01:36 – Izhola’s story of how she came to Christ
- 06:24 – How God showed Izhola her calling
- 11:22 – How does Izhola translate her calling into practical ways?
- 15:07 – Was there a specific failure or mistake that she made that taught her a lot in her entrepreneurial endeavors?
- 18:40 - What the podcast “Gracefully broken” is about
- 21:15 - Where we can find Izhola’s books and podcast
Mentioned:
Isaiah 58:12 - Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
Podcast: Gracefully Broken with Izhola
- Spotify
Psalm 71:15-18 - My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come; I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone. O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.
Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/lesmotsdadriel
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lesmotsdadriel
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lesmotsdadriel
Podcast snippet episode about God revealing calling: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/021-4-ways-god-reveals-calling
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
Today's episode is about Tracy being burned out and how she moved away from that. She has learned how to be more aligned with God and discern what is God's will.
Quote from Glorify app: “Stay focused on the direction that God has shown you, not the distraction that keeps calling out to you.”
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“Hone Your Craft” and “Talk to Your Audience”, that’s how we can summarize this episode. Though, there is much more to listen to like God using YOU specifically with your gifts and talents to run your business your way. So tune in and learn about the other things we discussed.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 02:01 – Who is Wendy Speake, and what is her story?
- 06:06 – Ups and downs in the solopreneurship journey
- 06:45 – Where did the message “hone your craft” come from?
- 09:11 – Wendy keeps coming back to these three things
- 10:08 – Was it a conscious decision or was it motherhood that forced Wendy to move from being an actress to being a writer?
- 12:46 – The story behind the 40-Day books: 40-Day Sugar Fast, 40-Day Social Media Fast, and 40-Day Feast
- 15:40 – Wendy’s biggest piece of advice
- 19:14 – Wendy’s ideas about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
- 26:10 – How God uses your personality for your specific work
- 28:22 – Being a solopreneur doesn’t mean you’ll have to fly solo
- 30:45 – A teaser about the new book
- 34:00 – If you feel like you might need to fast from social media, listen to the last couple of minutes of this podcast
Mentioned:
New Book: https://wendyspeake.com/40-day-feast/
Book: Triggers https://wendyspeake.com/triggers/
Book: Parenting Scripts https://wendyspeake.com/parenting-scripts/
Wendy’s Books - https://wendyspeake.com/books/
Sign up for the sugar fast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769909659899118
Podcast Episode with Jordan Raynor: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/014-why-you-should-become-a-master-of-one-with-jordan-raynor)
Wendy’s Books on Barnes and Noble
The Accountability Community “Born to Fly” for Christian Solopreneurs https://borntofly.faith/
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Jane Trapman was reading the book "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John Maxwell. 2 laws especially spoke to her. She will share which ones and why they made an impact.
Book: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John Maxwell
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In this episode, you'll get a lot of insights on social media, especially IG versus TikTok.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 01:10 Who is Jesse Cruz, and what is his story
- 05:55 How did Jesse end up in the life coach business
- 12:10 Appreciating the impact we are making
- 13:00 How to know which social media platforms to use
- 16:15 Different effectiveness of each social media platform
- 17:30 How much of Jesse’s time is being spent posting content on these social media platforms
- 18:50 Managing your time – get it off your plate and delegate
- 19:55 Being spiritually fed
- 22:20 Jesse’s tips on how to grow one’s followers on social media
- 28:05 where to find Jesse
Mentioned:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachjesse/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifecoachjesse
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeCoachJesse
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LifeCoachJesse_
https://www.audatemedia.com/lifecoachjesse
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What we discussed in this episode:
- 02:30 – Who is Karen Brunke, what’s her story
- 03:58 – What is being “led” for Karen
- 05:31 – One of Karen’s toughest decisions
- 06:45 – Did Karen have any doubts when she launched her place-based business in the beginning of the pandemic
- 11:10 – What has shaped Karen in top positions she hold that she still applies now?
- 14:22 – Karen’s recommendations to solopreneurs in terms of marketing
- 23:24 – Is there a specific failure in the past that shaped Karen?
- 28:52 – Where to reach Karen
Mentioned:
Karen Brunke’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbrunke/
Story Map Marketing - https://storymapmarketing.com/
Email: Karen@storymapmarketing.com
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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
Today's episode is about her journey of running for counsel. What did she gain? What has she learned? What was hard? And... did she win?
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Orrin helps frustrated and overwhelmed entrepreneurs understand how they create their beliefs and emotions, so that they can change them in order to fuel high-performance behavior and massively increase their results.
Seems like a great person to discuss beliefs and habits with, right?
What we discussed in this episode:
- 01:16 – Who is Orrin Lieuwen
- 04:36 – What is the story of Orrin’s business in connection to his beliefs
- 07:10 – How do you get out of a vicious cycle of your own negative thoughts
- 11:42 – What is the Bible teaching us about beliefs
- 13:14 – What is the strongest belief that held Orrin back from becoming a successful entrepreneur?
- 15:59 – How does one recover from self-sabotage?
- 19:00 – Tools to be more self-aware
- 22:00 - How to link with Orrin
Mentioned:
John Maxwell – pastor and author and influencer on Leadership
https://calendly.com/olieuwen/discovery
Sign up for the newsletter Orrin mentioned
YouTube Orrin Lieuwen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrtltaI7greESZj3Eb_Tjw
LinkedIn Orrin Lieuwen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orrinlieuwen/
Facebook Lionheart Leadership - https://www.facebook.com/Lionheart-Leadership-118606880048025
Instagram @lionheartleadership - https://www.instagram.com/lionheartleadership/
TikTok @lionheartleadership - https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartleadership
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If you want to know when to use video, how to use video, and what content works for video... this episode is great for you.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 01:57 – Who is Greg Cross, how did he become an entrepreneur?
- 05:17 – Why does Greg say he wished he started sooner as an entrepreneur?
- 08:55 – Should we use video for our businesses?
- 12:10 – Is video a must?
- 13:38 – What is the best way to connect with people using video?
- 18:10 – What is the ultimate goal in using video?
- 21:10 – Two handy YouTube tips
- 25:44 – Where to find Greg Cross
Mentioned:
ABOUT GREG:
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Do you know who was a master at time management?
Jesus.
Let's be more like Jesus.
In this episode, you'll find a great time management tip that is easy and super effective.
Mentioned:
Bible Plan 'Born to Fly Like an Eagle'
Redeeming Your Time - Jordan Raynor
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Wouldn't we all want a text each morning from the Holy Spirit stating exactly what direction we ought to go that day?
Yeah.
We know that's not how God works, but He works! And He speaks.
That's what we talk about in this episode.
What else can you expect?
- 01:33 Who is Nini and what is her story
- 06:00 How is she being led by the Holy Spirit in this business
- 10:30 What is it like to be led by the Holy Spirit?
- 14:15 Peace and waiting, how does Holy Spirit speak to us
- 16:40 One mistake in the past that Nini can share with us
- 20:50 Where can we find Nini?
- 21:50 How did Nini come up with the name for her business: Neoterik
Mentioned:
Website: https://www.neoterikhr.com
Instagram: @neoterikhr
Facebook: @neoterikhr
LinkedIn – Nini Obiaga, Neoterik HR Solutions
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Tracy and Trish (both Born to Fly members) talk about how they met and what connected them. Trish is an investment professional who has been in the industry for over 7 years. She specializes in financial planning for business owners and retirement planning.
What we talk about:
- 01:34 Introduction to Trish
- 03:53 What does mission-minded mean?
- 07:11 How do you know when someone is searching for Jesus?
- 17:10 Lessons Trish has learned
Mentioned:
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In this celebratory episode, Jane looks back on the past two years of building this podcast.
But we're not just looking back, we're also looking forward. What lays ahead? That's what is being shared in this episode.
Teaser: Jane won't be the only host on this podcast in the future.
The accountability community for Christian solopreneurs - https://borntofly.faith/
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode with Jordan Raynor – Why you should become a master of one
Episode with Nikki Affholter – Build a business to end human trafficking
Episode with Andrew Tai – Lessons from starting a business in SaaS
Episode with Holly Fisher - The one thing messaging should be about
Episode with Graham Cochrane - Generating passive income
Episode with Deb Brown Maher - Sell like Jesus
Episode with Clare Price - Two mistakes most entrepreneurs make
Episode with Paul Attaway - Key advice for aspiring authors
Episode with Ashley Wilson - The point of creating content
Episode with Andrew Barton - Andrew Barton
Episode with Mike Henry Sr. - How to be a minister in your business
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Leo Marte is an expert in finances and the founder of Abundant Advisors. I've invited him on the show to talk about investing your money. Even if you're just starting out, it's good to have this in mind once the profit is starting to grow.
And we don't just talk about money. We also touch on what "calling" means.
What we discussed in this episode:
- 01:16 Who is Leo Marte?
- 02:25 How Leo was called in this profession
- 08:43 How Leo started building his business
- 10:46 Generational Wealth?
- 14:50 When do people start working with a financial advisor like Leo?
- 18:47 Leo’s advice for everyone who wants to know more about investing money (yes, also when you’re just starting out)
- 24:00 Does Leo recommends any market to invest in?
- 26:10 Any business mistakes that Leo learned from
- 29:32 Where to find Leo Marte?
Mentioned:
Christian Financial Quickstart – Free video course
Born to Fly podcast about Profit First
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Making a profit from the very first client?
You can.
Rocky Lalvani is an expert in the Proift First approach. He will explain in this episode what this system is and how you can apply it.
In short:
Sales – minus expenses = profit
Sales – profit => expenses
What we discuss:
- 01:14 Who is Rocky and how did you end up being the Profit Man?
- 05:09 How does behavior influence our money mindset?
- 08:24 What is the Biblical view on money and profit?
- 10:45 What is the Profit First system?
- 14:00 How to put Profit First into practice
- 15:12 What is the percentage that should be left for expenses?
- 16:35 What is Rocky’s advice to solopreneurs’ financial system?
- 18:10 Multiple bank accounts?
- 21:03 Where to find more about Rocky and what he does
Mentioned:
Colossians 3:5 https://www.biblehub.com/colossians/3-5.htm
Profit Answer Man Podcast https://profitcomesfirst.com/podcast/
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Sarah joined Born to Fly when it wasn't even called Born to Fly yet.
We've seen her go from a couple of subscribers on YouTube to 1000 to a lot more.
If you are wondering how content creation for the Lord works, then listen to what Sarah has to say in this episode.
We talk about:
- 02:15 – Who is Sarah Aziz?
- 03: 59 – What led Sarah to do life coaching?
- 06: 30 – When did she want to start equipping other coaches?
- 12:28 – What it means to dedicate your business to the Lord
- 14:42 – How to build a platform starting from scratch
- 27:00 – What lessons from failures can Sarah share with others?
- 33:16 – Where can we find more about Sarah?
The accountability community for Christian solopreneurs - https://borntofly.faith/
Mentioned:
YouTube: Now Bloom w/ Sarah & Adam
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nowbloomwithsarah/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramcamacho/
Website: https://nowbloomacademy.com/
Coaching Site: https://www.nowbloom.life/
Apparel: https://coveredbygraceco.com/
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Do you find it annoying when someone says, “follow your passion?”
I do.
Which is kind of funny because I used to live by that phrase—chase that phrase. And now it irritates me.
In this episode, I'll discuss why following your passion sucks.
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Communication is the number skill we should master, agree?
Whether or not you do, communication is key in business. In this episode, we will explore this topic and how to communicate even though people don't always like what you say.
What we discuss:
- 01:45 What is the story of Laura
- 07:18 Fasting from Social Media platforms but at the same time using it for your business
- 08:07 What does Communication Coach like Laura do?
- 12:30 What makes communication strong?
- 19:00 Educating, engaging, and entertaining your audience
- 21:00 How do we communicate strongly, effectively without hurting other people?
- 25:27 Healthy culture
- 25:55 How do you go about disagreement on what you communicate?
- 29:00 Where to contact Laura
Thanks for listening!
Mentioned:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramcamacho/
Website: https://mixonian.com/
Books:
The Practical Guide to Effective Communication
Culture Shock! Chile: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
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Mike desires to help every workplace believer intentionally follow Jesus full-time regardless of their position on an organizational chart. After decades of working in the marketplace himself, he now is an entrepreneur on a mission.
In this episode, we talk about how YOU can be a minister in your own business too!
What more do we talk about?
- 1:37 Who is Mike Henry Sr.?
- 2:27 How did Follower of One happen?
- 6:00 What do I have to do to be called?
- 7:50 What does it mean to be a minister?
- 10:00 Ministry or business?
- 11:03 What does Follower of One do?
- 13:30 Living a Christian Attitude in the workplace
- 14:20 More on the Mission Trip
- 17:18 What can we do as a Christian? - Five Daily Activities.
- 22:55 What were your struggles as an entrepreneur?
- 31:17 Where can found more about Mike and what he does?
Mentioned in this episode:
https://followerofone.org/
www.Community.followerofone.org
About My Father's Business
https://www.amazon.com/About-My-Fathers-Business-Taking/dp/1601422261
Born to Fly's episode with Jordan Raynor
Why you should become a master of ONE
https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/014-why-you-should-become-a-master-of-one-with-jordan-raynor
Who Not How
By: Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151
The Gap Versus the Gain
By: Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362
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If we know one thing today, it's that people need to feel connected to your business. The best way to achieve that is by building and telling a narrative. But what is a narrative exactly? Carrie and I dive into this topic.
What we discuss in this episode:
- 1:46 Who is Carrie?
- 3:58 How did Carrie find out she loved writing?
- 7:42 What is a narrative and why do you need it?
- 16:30 The other part of the narrative…
- 17:40 You wrote your narrative… now what?
- 21:27 Where do you start writing your narrative?
- 23:30 How do I make a POWERFUL narrative?
- 26:20 Resources to help you draw up your narrative
Mentioned:
The Writing Workbook by Carrie
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Paul Attaway shares openly about self-publishing a book. He already did all the research which gives you only one thing to do: benefit from what he has to say!
We talk about:
- 1:17 Paul Attaway’s story
- 7:36 How was God present in discerning what career move was next?
- 10:58 What it means if you invite God into your business
- 14:20 How did Paul’s business background help in publishing his own book?
- 21:19 How to self-publish your book?
- 23:52 Selling your self-pub book
- 26:15 Why self-publish if the average sales are so low?
- 30:50 What’s your goal with storytelling?
- 34:34 Lastly, KEY ADVICE for aspiring self-authors (2 tips)
- 39:45 Where can we find more about Paul and what he does?
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.paulattaway.com/
https://www.instagram.com/AuthorPaulAttaway/
https://twitter.com/PaulAttaway11
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorPaulAttaway
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Talking to the wrong customer saying the wrong things--that's how Clare Price got my attention.
She has a lot to share on how to grow your business and what type of thinking to avoid.
We talk about:
- 1:30 Who is Clare?
- 2:51 God’s significant role in the entrepreneurial journey of Clare
- 10:40 How do you know God is leading your business?
- 13:30 Two accelerators of the Octain Growth System most entrepreneurs have difficulties with
- 17:50 How do you figure out who your ideal customer is?
- 21:28 Two mistakes most entrepreneurs make
- 23:37 What if your product serves a variety of customers?
- 29:10 A final note
- 30:35 How to reach Clare Price
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Andrew Barton has had his own graphic design business for 11 years now. He could have scaled up and started an agency but for now, he chose to self-publish a children's book. He shares his journey and what shaped him as an entrepreneur.
We talk about:
- 1:50 How did Andrew end up being a graphic designer?
- 5:08 Do you need education to become a graphic designer?
- 6:01 When did Andrew start his own graphic design business?
- 07:17 And after 11 years of self-employment Andrew got bored and wrote a children’s book?
- 8:38 What was it like to create a children’s book (Heyward the Horse)?
- 14:00 What does Andrew prefer; graphic design for clients or his own creative work?
- 19:20 About the Holy Spirit in your creative process
- 20:50 Andrew’s advice for other designers and creators who want to have a successful business.
- 23:23 How come Andrew started to like networking?
- 27:47 Where can we find more about Andrew and his work?
https://andrewbartoncreative.com
https://andrewbartoncreative.com/LINKTREE/
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Starting out a business can feel daunting. Putting yourself out there requires courage.
And sometimes we lack courage.
We lack confidence.
We start questioning if we are the right person to start a business.
This episode is for you if you suffer from imposter syndrome.
Give these 5 minutes a chance. It will make you feel better :)
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Have you ever thought “I can’t start a business if I don’t have a business degree?”
If so, this episode is for you.
This episode is also for you if you have been telling yourself you can’t be in business for whatever reason.
We (Stephanie Haynes and Jane) cover:
- 1:25 Who is Stephanie Haynes?
- 2:33 Has Stephanie’s vision on education changed now that she has adult kids?
- 8:45 How did Stephanie become an education coach?
- 12:59 It seems Stephanie just stumbled into her business, was it ever hard?
- 14:08 How do you make sure you remember your identity?
- 16:30 Do you need an MBA or similar education to start a business?
- 21:05 What was the hardest part of building a business for Stephanie?
- 22:47 What was one of the biggest mistakes/failures Stephanie made in building her business?
- 27:38 How to navigate through obstacles like fear?
- 33:09 Where can we find more about Stephanie and her work?
Instagram: @EdCoachStephHaynes
Facebook: @EdCoachStephHaynes
Book: College is Not Mandatory
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Angela May is the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Islanders, the founder of May Media and PR, a wife, and a mother. She wears many hats, so how does she manage to be present and deliver good work?
We tackle:
- 1:09 Who is Angela May?
- 2:52 A note for every listener “who wants to do it all”
- 5:58 Angela’s story
- 10:23 How did Angela know for sure she needed a change in her career? (amazing story!)
- 14:29 A little note on how God speaks to you
- 16:46 Left without a job, then what?
- 26:19 It seems like Angela achieved her goal. What then?
- 27:29 How do you know you are focusing your time on the right things?
- 39:42 Where to find Angela May and her writings
Mentioned in this episode:
Book: The Islanders Search for Treasure
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After listening to this episode, you must be more prepared and inspired to transform into a healthier and more energized entrepreneur.
What we walk about?
- 1:00 Who is Lisa?
- 3:00 How did Lisa become a health and transformation coach?
- 5:20 Explaining cycles and rhythms that are part of our life and what to do with them
- 9:38 How to stay a sane and healthy entrepreneur?
- 10:42 Quick fixes for staying/becoming healthy
- 25:17 What exactly do we need to put into our bodies?
- 28:00 But healthy eating takes so much time?
- 31:49 Where can we find more about Lisa?
Mentioned:
Book your Optimal Health Strategy Session here.
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Ashley Wilson, known on social media as “Ashley’s Roses” is a young woman living with cystic fibrosis. Using her social media platforms, she is an advocate for CF while positively sharing her life with the disease.
Ashley gained lots of experience in creating content and putting it out there. That means also not hitting the "right" numbers is part of her resume.
In this episode, we explore why to make content in the first place and when to stop.
Or not.
- 1:30 Who is Ashley Wilson?
- 3:14 Why did Ashley start a YouTube channel?
- 7:46 Why did Ashley start a podcast if she already has a Youtube channel?
- 10:53 What do you do if you don’t hit the right numbers? Readers, listeners, views, etc.
- 18:16 Why didn’t Ashley stop when her channel plateaued?
- 25:57 Ashley’s advice for content creators
- 29:06 Ashley’s info
Mentioned:
Madison MacGregor's episode of the Born to Fly podcast
Jeremiah 29:11
Ephesians 4:29
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After this episode, I'm convinced you feel fired up to start your business. OR to lay a better foundation.
Seun is very specific about what you need to do if you like to be an entrepreneur with a profitable business.
What we cover?
- Seun Adeyemi’s very own entrepreneurial story. Super inspiring!
- 15:57 Things people need to figure out when they want to start a business
- 16:16 Do you go sole proprietorship or do you incorporate?
- 21:45 Other important things to look at
- 24:44 Why you need a business plan and what should be in it
- 29:29 How you research your target audience
- 36:19 One last bit of advice
- 37:54 Where we find more about Seun and what he does
Mentioned in this episode:
- TrueWealth Advisors
- TrueWealth IG
- TrueWealth FB
- TrueWealth Twitter
- Lean Canvas Business Model (one page!)
- Episode 010 with Marie Lucie on how to find a good mentor
More on BorntoFly.faith
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No sugarcoating.
No fluff.
Just action.
Let's go.
Set your first steps to living out what you're called to do.
Get the things done that "you always wanted to do but never found the time for"!
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Deb helps business owners and solo entrepreneurs change the way they sell.
I wish I heard her speak years ago.
Just hearing the word "sales" would make me uncomfortable.
If you feel the same.
If selling is "not your thing" or if sales aren't going well, give this podcast a listen.
We discuss:
- Who is Deb and why did she become a sales consultant
- How to apply Christian principles to sales
- Jesus and sales? What are you talking about?
- Doesn’t it make you weak when you serve out of love?
- What to say if others ask you to lower your price?
- Some characteristics of selling like Jesus
- Deb’s mistake in her entrepreneurial journey
Mentioned:
Steven Covey – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Book; Sell Like Jesus - Deb Brown Maher
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Darnell has understood what it means to be a son of the Creator. That’s why I thought it would be inspiring to talk to Darnell and see what he has to say about entrepreneurship.
We ended up discussing a couple of key essentials and principles we think entrepreneurs need. I hope you take away what you need and apply it to your entrepreneurial endeavors. And I pray it will encourage and empower you.
Things in this episode:
- Who is Darnell?
- The purpose of starting a podcast (for Darnell)
- Why is entrepreneurship important?
- Core principles for building a business with a good foundation
- Believing you’re already there? – How can you do that?
- Financial literacy + what you must invest in your brand financially
Mentioned:
Book: Hustle Harder Hustle Smarter - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Sean Adeyemi from True Wealth Advisors
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Stress. Fatigue. Busyness. Hurry.
Unfortunately, those are words that almost any entrepreneurs too dearly.
That's why I invited Steven Baerg on this podcast. He has worked through a fair amount of fatigue himself and made it his profession to teach to others techniques that help avoid fatigue and stress.
On this episode:
- Who is Steven?
- How did Steven become a stress relief coach?
- The impact fatigue had on Steven’s life
- 3 ways to avoid fatigue
- Steven’s biggest failure
- Ways to contact Steven and follow what he does + fatigue quiz!
www.christianfatiguesolutions.com
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This episode fired me up! Toyin's story is incredible and how she serves others is something to thank God for.
During this episode we dive deep into money, money mindset and thoughts that keep you stuck financially.
One of the interesting parts of this episode is when Toyin talks about not the love for money but the fear of money that was holding her back.
Get into this episode and learn more about:
- Toyin’s story
- How “being in the fire” impacted Toyin's faith
- The 3 most common myths Christians believe that keep them stuck financially
Mentioned in this episode:
Toyin’s book; Money Mindset SHIFT
Another episode on stewardship (highly recommended) is Fortify with Jason Davis
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Joe Henkel is a podcaster, YouTuber, Jesus follower and filmmaker. We'll talk about building an online presence.
What we'll cover:
- Being intentional when creating online content
- What if I have no online presence yet?
- How Joe finds his clients
- What social media platforms you should focus on
- How many times a week you have to post?
- What good content is
- Joe’s biggest mistake
Mentioned in this episode:
Born to Fly's episode with Graham Cochrane about generating a passive income
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Want to figure out what you're good at?
I give you a couple of ways to navigate through this.
Hope this little episode will help you take the next step towards your calling(s).
MENTIONED:
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Judah Hernandez is the owner of Black and White Media.
In this episode he shares his personal story of how he became a professional soccer player and eventually ended up in video production. And of course, how God worked in all of that.
We talk about:
- Judah’s life as a missionary kid in the US
- Becoming a professional soccer player
- The burden of great expectations & when it all starts to collapse
- The reality outside of a Christian bubble and that made him question his faith
- Why he let go of pursuing a professional soccer career
- How he figured out what to do next
- Future of film for Christians
- Judah’s secret (well not so secret anymore now) project
Mentioned in this episode:
The Reason for God - Tim Keller
Born to Fly community for Christian entrepreneurs
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What a pleasure to talk to Bill Woolsey.
The president and Founder of FiveTwo, which is a network that equips Christian entrepreneurs to launch a variety of sustainable start-ups. In 2015, the network launched a “Mother Teresa meets a friendly Mark Cuban” training process that helps entrepreneurial leaders to grow their God given dreams into ministries, nonprofits, and faith-based businesses that make an eternal difference in financially sustainable ways.
In this episode we cover two main topics:
Enjoy!
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Episodes mentioned:
Mark Tegtmeier - if your business fails
Graham Cochrane - how to build an online business
Jordan Raynor - how to become a master of one
Marie-Lucie Spoke - how to find a mentor
Holly Fisher - the one thing messaging should be about
Nikki Affholter - building a business to fight human trafficking
Email for suggestions: hello@borntofly.faith
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In this episode, Jason shares his personal story of how he became a stewardship coach.
We also talk about:
- The proper view on work
- Why God would give us the opportunity to work in the first place
- Stewarding well; in life and business
- and one of Jason's biggest mistakes
Mentioned in this episode:
Book: Fortify; being rooted in God's plan for work and business
Insta @jason.n.davis
Clubhouse @jaynayday
KBN – Kingdom Business Network
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Arjan Visser is a human-centered futurist. We talk about how he helps people get clarity about the future for their business and how to get there. In this case, by serious play.
Wouldn't it be fun to play with Lego to help you figure out your vision? Well, good news! You can.
In this episode:
- Why Arjan doesn't have a to-do list
- How to exclude noise and distractions
- Futurizing and serious play in practice
- Why Arjan doesn’t like vision boards
- One of the biggest roadblocks in personal growth
- Creativity is your superpower!
Mentioned:
Thefuturechallenge.com – Own your future
FREE trial mastermind group www.thebusinessrevivalist.com/mastermind
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Keela Dee is a writer. She writes commercially for a employer and fiction and non-fiction in her own time. Years ago, Keel stumbled upon the concept of "subcreation", introduced by JRR Tolkien.
She explains how God is the ultimate Creator. Only He can create something out of nothing. All that we do is subscreation.
What else we talk about:
- Does what we create has to be Christian?
- What about bad creations like porn or anything that doesn’t honor God? How did that come into existence?
- The 4 questions every Christian doing some sort of creative work should ask him/herself
- Fiction vs. non-fiction
Enjoy!
Mentioned in this podcast:
Book: Images and Idols by Thomas J Terry and J Ryan Lister
The essay On Fairy Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien
Jordan Raynor’s Podcast, Jordan talking to Sho Baraka
Book: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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There's hardly a day without Bitcoin news. Whether the value increases or decreases, it makes people talk.
And I wanted to talk about it.
Definitely after reading the book: Thank God for Bitcoin. It's written by several authors, one of which is Jimmy Song.
Jimmy is a Bitcoin programmer and has a lot of knowledge on the topic.
We end up talking about the system itself, the morality of this asset for trade, and...:
- What is a bitcoin programmer?
- Is Bitcoin “good”?
- Difference between altcoins and bitcoins
- Bitcoin is used for bad things. Its energy consumption is killing the environment. How is that moral?
- The sowing and reaping principle applied to bitcoin and doing business
- Where to begin if you want to invest in Bitcoin
- Where we can find more about Jimmy and bitcoin programming
Mentioned in this podcast:
Book: Programming Bitcoin: Learn how to program Bitcoin from scratch
Where to find Jimmy:
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Did God call you to entrepreneurship?
Are you trying to set up a business?
But does it seem to fail regardless?
"Divine multiplication", that thing all successful Christian entrepreneurs talk about, is a foreign concept. And that's quite frustrating.
Mark and I get you.
That's why we created this episode on the Born to Fly podcast.
We discuss:
- Mark's (UX designer) entrepreneurial journey
- A definition of success
- Why Mark is at his 4th business. And two major things that didn't contribute to his previous businesses
- How Mark approaches the “I don’t have the money to hire someone-issue”
- Why Mark pulled the plug on his businesses
- How to cope with your faith in God if business isn’t going the way you want it to go
TEDx Talk; Let's reimagine our Cities through User Experience Design
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Using an example of John Maxwell, Jane explains 4 ways of how God reveals calling in one's life. It is amazing to feel called and to work on the vocation God has placed in your heart. But you might not have found it yet.
Perhaps this little snippet episode will give you peace or help you to understand how calling works and is revealed. It's meant to be an encouragement to you!
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When Jason Fleagle and I prepared this episode, we kept in mind that it should be easy to understand and practical. This episode focuses on easy lead generation tactics that any company can do when you are just starting out.
Jason is very knowledgeable on this topic and happily shares multiple examples of how these tactics work in practice.
This is what you can expect:
- Who is Jason Fleagle, what is his career path, and what does Catalyst Brand Group?
- How you generate leads for your business using the Catalyst Growth Formula
- Lead Gen example 1: Shaunti Feldhahn, an author who launched the Kindness Challenge (focus: building email list + book sales)
- Lead Gen example 2: Grow Like A Pro Show, a podcast on growth tips. (focus: get more listeners without spending money on ads)
- Lead gen example 3: Custom web and mobile app development shop. (focus: more prospects. Cold calling)
- What a Godfather deal is
- Lead gen tips specifically for local businesses (focus: local online presence)
- Some tips for offline lead generation as well
Mentioned in this episode:
Catalyst Brand Group
Shaunti Feldhahn’s Kindness Challenge
Facebook business manager – audience insights
Convert Kit
Infusionsoft
Mailchimp
Sell like Crazy by Sabri Suby
thejasonfleagle.com
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Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is celebrating its 40th year! It all started with Janie's parents and endured many challenges, like COVID. In this episode, Janie shares what it's like to manage a non-profit organization in the creative sector. Her love for theater is contagious and her heart for what it does to the kids who perform it even more!
We talk about:
- The amazing origin story of Christian Youth Theatre that starts with Janie’s dad in Europe.
- How Janie got involved in CYT
- Dealing with COVID in a business that leans on coming together in person
- The interesting business structure of CYT (non-profit) that leaves room for authenticity for every CYT branch
- What you would need to start a CYT in your city (or perhaps any type of non-profit)
- Sponsorship and if it’s hard to get it
- Advice for anyone who wants to start a non-profit
- Why CYT is not a religious organization but an educational organization, yet with Christian principles integrated, and how does that works in practice
- The next 40 years for CYT
- What Janie loves most about her job and live theatre
We hope this will be helpful to anyone considering starting or running a non-profit for the glory of God in the creative sector.
Mentioned in this episode:
Equus
Sound of Music
CYT
cyt.org/branches
CYT San Diego
A nice video about CYT
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Andrew Tai had it all; a great career in investment banking with a promising future. But he left all of that behind to follow his dream: having his own business.
It started with Unhaggle, and today he is the CEO of MotoInsight, a global technology company (SaaS business) that makes buying new cars easier.
He has been in business for over a decade now, but doesn't take that for granted. There's so much he has learned over the past years and happily and openly shares with us in this episode.
- What motivated Andrew to leave the comfort of a secure job behind and start his own business
- How Andrew totally shifted from what they did as a business in the beginning to where they’re at now
- What is needed to change some or all parts of how you run your business
- Other ways to start a business than by raising money
- A particular area in business that Andrew wasted his time on (learn from them 😉)
- An unfortunate truth about entrepreneurship
- How do you keep standing when things get hard? And there will be hard times…
- Andrews perspective on a God-given calling in life
- Would he ever go back to his secure job? (and he gives a beautiful answer!)
- What would current Andrew advise his younger, busy, self that is just starting out his business?
I hope you will enjoy this rich conversation!
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Madison MacGregor is my guest on today's episode. She is only 21 years old but has an amazing journey to share. Because she already has been through much in life - dealing with CF, dealing with a mental health crisis, being an actress in a TV series, writing a book, etc. - she has lots to share about entrepreneurship. Especially about how to show up every day and how to cope with your mental health.
Madison is a go-getter. A powerful woman who will tell you:
- How to start entrepreneurial endeavors at age 14 and convince your parents
- How she explored all types of different art forms and projects and at the same time struggled with her health condition (CF + mental health crisis)
- How to discover purpose again amidst all your struggles and feelings (of failure) when the one thing you love to do is taken away from you
- What to do with rejection on your artistic project
- A couple important and honest lessons regarding mental health and security
- How she ended up being a host on a mental health podcast
Things mentioned in this episode:
Backstage; The show Madison in which played Cassandra
Cystic Fibrosis
Instagram Myteam.social
Mental Health Podcast
Instagram Madison
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Meet the founder of FaithTech; James Kelly. With the help of others, James has build a worldwide community for tech-lovers and people working in tech who want to use their skills for God's Kingdom.
In this episode we will talk about:
- FaithTech’s origin story
- Why “do whatever” for building a community is dangerous and why that won’t help you scale
- Growth isn’t always money related. What is it about?
- How you get from "the person who wants to start stuff", to a healthy community with engaged people and team
- 2 ways we can perceive and approach technology from a Biblical perspective.
- Examples of places in the Bible where technology is used for good and how God instilled creativity in us
- One very key thing to ask yourself when starting something new or finding your vocation, resulting in quitting or going for it
Talked about in this episode:
Master for Digital Theology, Spurgeon's College, UK
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Are you bothered by the fact that you can't find your passion? Does it feel suffocating to think about passion? Or don't you have a clue about what your passionate about?
That's pretty common. And understandable.
Maybe you look at passion in the wrong way.
In this snippet Jane talks about passion. Passion is highly overrated and mostly misunderstood. Jane explains what passion really is about and how you can find it.
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Jordan Raynor, serial entrepreneur and best selling author, shares his insights on becoming a master of one. We dive into the content of his book and discuss how you can find your vocation.
In this episode you'll hear us talk about:
- A mistake that Jordan repeated a couple of times. One you want to avoid (hint: hiring + firing)
- We highlight some of the content of Jordan’s book Master of One:
- What was his motivation to write it?
- The number 1 predictor of happiness at work
- What he considers the ONE thing, using C.S. Lewis and himself as an example
- Why is it so hard to choose ONE thing
- If you can achieve anything you want
- The 4 steps on how can you find your ONE thing
- When in life you can find your calling
- The reason for experimentation and exploration
- And finally, how to master the craft
- We end the show with some great advice of Jordan, specifically for early-stage entrepreneurs, about taking risks from a biblical viewpoint. And add a great tip on what book you should read next.
1 Cor. 10:31: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
www.jordanraynor.com
Podcast The Call to Mastery by Jordan Raynor
Book Master of One
Book The Search for God and Guinness
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Graham Cochrane is an expert on building businesses that generate passive income. He is the founder of The Recording Revolution and Graham Cochrane.com. Both business are content-based and provide a passive income.
Are you interested in building an online business? Then Graham has some amazing insights to share in this episode.
We talk about:
- Passive income from a Christian perspective
- The incredible story of how Graham lost everything-felt like a complete failure-to building The Recording Revolution with 1M revenue a year
- A really simple hack for posting content to get started with your online content business
- How the business model of content-based business works
- If content businesses are still relevant? (Isn’t it too late to jump in?)
- One of the best platforms you can use for an online content-driven business
- Two questions Graham addresses:
Is it possible to start a business with little to no money?
Is it possible to start a business with little time on your hands?
Tools Graham mentions:
Paypal
Squarespace
Mailchimp
Convertkit
Ejunky
Kajabi
The free 45-minute workshop on getting started with passive income.
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Kim MacGregor has been through a lot, but it never made her stop putting other people first. In this episode she is sharing her story, rich of great examples of never giving up and the importance of "just asking."
What can you expect in this episode?
- How do you switch from one industry to another?
- The power of having others helping you but on one condition
- How she secured Celine Dion’s endorsement for her first children's book to raise money for CF
- The key for any business: putting the other person in the center and how you do that
- From quiet desperation to finding purpose in building a network marketing business
- The fact that you can always glorify God, no matter the business you’re in
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Devonia DeBeck is an interior decorator, real estate broker, and life coach!
In this episode Devonia shares her story of entrepreneurship. We talk about how Devonia took the steps to break with corporate life, figure out what she wanted, and start her first business.
Plus:
- Starting your business while still working for your boss with him/her knowing about it
- How to gain the confidence you need to just rock your business
- How to show up as the professional you are expected to be whilst just starting out
- How you can get into that right mindset
- No “fake it till you make it”, but…
- One thing every entrepreneur definitely needs!
To make use of Devonia's offer: devoniadebeck@gmail.com
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Mentors aren't just related to business. Everybody needs a mentor in life at some point. They become part of your inner circle--people you surround yourself with.
Marie-Lucie Spoke teaches leadership skills and always addresses the importance of mentors and having an inner circle. In this episode we will talk about exactly that.
- Why would you need a mentor?
- What's that "inner circle" that everybody needs, and who need to be part of it?
- What should you look for in a mentor?
- What makes a good mentor?
- How do you find the right mentor(s)?
- And lastly, a message for people who want to mentor and are looking for mentees
Enjoy this episode!
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Ellen Graf-Martin served as a missionary for 5 years and is in business for over 12 years. She has seen both sides and knows how to combine the two. Because it doesn't have to be "either or"; you can be in business and in mission. In fact, how can you not combine the two?
We also talk about:
- That your business doesn't have to be a non-profit
- Why starting a business in crisis makes sense
- What "being called" meant for Ellen
- How she could hire her first employee after only being in operation for 5 months (in a recession)
- 5 keys for a sustainable business
- One of Ellen's failures (related to money of course)
Check out what Ellen does:
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In this short episode I like to encourage you to look at yourself and decide if you are a chicken or an eagle.
If you feel an urge, like something is calling you to change, then definitely listen for 6 minutes.
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Seth Barnes is a serial entrepreneur who worked in many countries. At the moment, he's working on Global U, a gap year for young entrepreneurs who can work on their business while traveling the world.
Sound fun, eh?
Well, if you like such an idea, you'll love the person behind it.
Today Seth and I talk about:
- Why we are so afraid to fail
- How failing contributes to pursuing your dreams
- How Seth's life was falling apart and he still rejected mentorship
- If everybody can be an entrepreneur and the one skill you need
- The power and attractiveness of vulnerability (from a faith-based perspective)
- and ultimately Seth's message to dreamers
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Tech is booming! And Hui knows everything about it. She has spent multiple years in the industry and has now started her own tech project. It all started with a spark, like it does for many entrepreneurs. But how do you actually build a business as a "vision person"?
That's what this episode is about. From spark, to idea, to business. From creativity to execution mode.
What's more on this episode:
- What Star Wars has to do with sparks ;)
- What Hui thought social media missed and what she wanted to change
- Hui's vision about her Sparkland tool and how to collectively build something that's extraordinary
- 3 things "vision-people" need to do to get things going and build a business
- One mistake Hui made in her career that has to do with the customer journey
More about Spark at www.thespark.one
Sparkland app available for iOs and Android.
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Holly Fisher is a certified Story Brand Guide. But before she became one, she has traveled an interesting entrepreneurial journey.
In this podcast we talk about:
- Getting laid off, now what?
- That moment you start your business, what do you need?
- What Holly wished she'd done different regarding pricing and time management
- Why you don't want to be The Cheesecake Factory with your messaging
- ...and much more interesting insights on storytelling messaging--even in testimonials!
Fisher Creative
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Just as life, entrepreneurship isn't just a straight curve. Instead its full of challenges. Especially artists can relate to that while walking the path of business. And look at Cynthia, on top of that she also had to raise 5 kids.
What you can expect to learn from her?
- Nap times and play time are the most important moments of the day if you run a business
- Flexibility is unmistakably a skill you need for motherhood & entrepreneurship
- How to deal with having your (artist) dream on hold because of a season in life
- The beauty of teaching
- Her biggest mistake in business
- And why it is the perfect time to be an artist RIGHT NOW!
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Jason is a creative person to his core. Things you will enjoy from this podcast?
- Everyone is creative (yes, you too!)
- The amazing story of Koach
- 4 essentials you need if you're setting up a brand and want one with a deep meaning that sticks
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Think there's no human trafficking in the Western world? Think again!
It is happening all around us. Hear Nikki's story and how she's building a business with a higher purpose, while making money.
Sounds like something you want to do - combining mission and business? Then get inspired!
Fight human trafficking!
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- Why is it so hard to physically distance despite the risk?
- Online vs. offline businesses, what is the future? Will both survive?
- Is it a myth that connecting online can't create as deep of a connection or relationship as offline?
These, and more questions about our behavior and connecting online as business owners will be answered in this episode.
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