The Melissa Harms Show

You're a mom who wants to build a real business so you can stay home with your kids while bringing in meaningful income. But how do you know if your business idea is viable? Most business ideas fail not because they're bad ideas, they fail because they're missing one of the three main ingredients to a profitable, sustainable business. In this episode, I'm breaking down the one fram...

If selling has ever felt awkward, pushy, or just plain hard… this might be the mindset shift you’ve been missing. In today’s video, I’m sharing a powerful shift that completely changed how I sell in my business, and honestly, it’s something I wish I fully understood years ago. After 14 years of entrepreneurship, this is one of those next-level realizations that has not only transformed my own sale...

If you’ve ever felt unqualified, unsure, or like you’re not “cut out” for business… this one’s for you. In today’s episode, we’re looking at the story of Moses through the lens of entrepreneurship and calling. Because the truth is, the Bible isn’t just something we read for encouragement… it actually speaks into how we live, lead, and build. Moses’ story is one I come back to again and again. He d...

If raising your prices has ever made you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or even “less Christ-like,” this episode is for you. So many Christian women in business struggle with pricing. And it’s not because they lack skill or value, but because of the beliefs they’re carrying around money, generosity, and what it means to serve others well. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reasons you’re under...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the four businesses I’ve built over the last 14 years as an entrepreneur and stay-at-home mom. I ran each of these businesses in 20 hours a week or less, and they all generated income that helped our family reach our financial goals. I’ll walk you through each one, including how I made money, the pros and cons, and the biggest lesson I learned from...

Social media can be a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, but it can also quietly become one of the biggest distractions in our business. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest look at how many of us are using social media in ways that actually slow down our growth instead of helping it. I talk about the comparison trap, the mental ping-pong, and the surprising consequences of extended time on device...

Have you ever kept doing something in your business simply because you’ve already spent time or money on it? Maybe it’s the offer you worked so hard to build, the platform you’ve been posting on for months, or even the niche you chose years ago. Walking away can feel like admitting that all that effort was wasted. But that’s exactly how the sunk cost fallacy keeps entrepreneurs stuck. In this epis...

After 13 years of building businesses in just 20 hours per week while my kids were in school, I decided to help other moms do the same. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact 10 steps I used to launch my coaching business in just four weeks. Whether you're starting from scratch or auditing an existing business to make sure it's built on solid ground, these steps will help you get moving fast...

Looking for real side hustle ideas for moms that actually pay? In this episode I’m sharing business ideas you can build during school hours in about 20 hours per week or less. Many of these can reach $2,000–$4,000 per month once you get focused systems in place. I’ll walk you through four categories that fit different personalities and seasons: • Service‑based businesses (VA, social media manageme...

What if stepping away from your business one day a week is actually the key to growing it? In this episode, I’m sharing why observing a weekly Sabbath has become a non-negotiable in my life and business, and how it’s helped me move away from burnout, create better ideas, and build a business that honors God and my family. After 14 years as an entrepreneur and owning businesses in three different n...

Are you a Christian woman entrepreneur who feels stuck, hesitant, or unsure about taking the next step in your business? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the most common lies I see Christian women believing that quietly keep them playing small, and how to replace those lies with truth and confidence rooted in Christ. These are the same patterns I’ve seen across the women I coach a...

In this episode, I’m sharing the anti-burnout checklist I personally use as a Christian mom and business owner to avoid burnout all together. This isn’t a list of things to add to your plate. It’s a set of rhythms, boundaries, and mindset shifts that help you build a profitable business you’ll still love a decade from now. Plus, I’ll share exactly what to do if you’re already in the middle of burn...

If you’re a Christian woman running an online business and raising kids, scheduling your work week can feel overwhelming fast. Between school schedules, sports, meal planning, and everything else life throws at you, it’s easy to feel behind before the week even starts. In this video, I’m sharing how I schedule my work week as a Christian mom and online business owner in a way that keeps God first...

If you’re like me, you don’t just want to build a successful business, you want to build something that’s bigger than you. Something with eternal impact that points others to God. In this episode, I’m sharing five simple, practical ways to keep your business Kingdom-focused, so you can keep first things first and build in a way that honors God in both your life and your work. Resources from this e...

Starting an online business can feel overwhelming. There are so many ideas, platforms, and strategies competing for your attention. But before you build a website, create content, or post on social media, there’s one crucial step you need to take first. In this episode, I’m diving into why creating a clear brand message is the foundation of a profitable, sustainable online business. Plus, the cons...