Christian Biz Owners On Fire

No matter how successful we may otherwise be in our relationships and careers, when it comes to family struggles it's a little more difficult to be objective in how they affect all areas of our lives. This is especially true of the mother-daughter relationship, which, when unhealthy, can have long-lasting negative effects in every area of a woman's life– from her ability to sustain relationships w...

In today's world, Christians seem few and far between. They lack the much-needed community that brought them together in the first place. Without that sense of oneness, Christians have led astray in their worship and prayer. Christians need each other to instill inspiring ideas and motivate each other to keep worshipping God.  One Hope Project aims to bring that sense of community back into Christ...

It's hard to know where to start when creating a brand, and even harder to manage that brand once it's established. There are far too many places to invest your time and money, and often the budget ends up scattered and yields little rewards. While managing a brand, there is no direct path to success or a checklist of things to do next.  On the show today, Alex Sanfilippo will discuss innovative w...

For the 4th quarter of the year, let's commit to refocusing on our health, both physical and mental. Sometimes it just takes figuring out a strategy or two that works well for us, and that will carry us strong through the busy holiday season without letting even more stress (not to mention pounds) pile on. Our guest in this episode is a Health and Wholeness Coach who is here to share some of those...

Michelle Vandepas is the nation's leading expert for entrepreneurs, personal development experts, and quantum healers who want to share what they've learned with the world by becoming an author. She is the co-founder of GracePoint Matrix   and GracePoint Publishing , the gold standard in concierge publishing. She is also an esteemed TEDx speaker and TEDx Speaker Coach. As a book coach and publishe...

Those who suffer from diabetes may think there's no end to their suffering. The disease is treated as if there is no cure, and it stays with you for life. The little treatment there is involved expensive medications and dangerous side effects. Even if the medication lessens the effects of diabetes, it's common that the side effects include weight gain, stomach discomfort, and in worse cases, kidne...

Breanna Gunn knows too well the issue of the constant overwhelming schedule to keep up. She developed a reliable, consistent system that helps you redirect your time and energy away from maintaining the business and towards that vacation you've been longing for. With her simple sales accelerator program and her market research mastery course, she can help any kind of business draw in a steady flow...

We all want to succeed and grow in a few key areas of life: our relationships, our careers, and our finances. There is so much potential in each one of us, yet sometimes we fall prey to thinking "if only I had ___, then I could be more successful!" Our guest on this episode shares some wisdom on how to grow in prosperity right where you are by getting the most out of your relationships, how you sp...

Business marketing is a must for any entrepreneur. It spreads the word about your services, attracts target markets, and reels in new customers. But how do you market your business in the most cost-effective and efficient way?  Our guest in this episode offers a divisive-free method of advertising your business, which frees up your budget for other things while still attracting the right customers...

In every industry there is competition, whether you are a basket weaver or a celebrity wardrobe consultant or a real estate agent. If you're like most entrepreneurs, you dream of being the one whose number everyone knows, whose face is on the billboards, and who lands the biggest clients just via word of mouth. The path to achieving that status isn't always clear. Our guest on the show today will...

For any business to grow, the team must expand past the founder.  Good hiring decisions catapult profits and movement towards one's vision.  A bad hire, especially in a small company, can be financially devastating.  And in larger organizations where safety is involved like Fire and Police Departments, the costs of a bad-fit employee can be lethal. Procrastinating hiring decisions keeps you stuck....

The Coronavirus pandemic threw everyone in for a loop. It rushed in out of nowhere, and there's no end in sight either. Many of us are hanging on the edge from the built-up stress, fear, and financial setbacks. Businesses that you could count on are shut down, and those that are reopening still can't operate at full potential. This prolonged pandemic has caused the steady deterioration of our psyc...

We all say we want to change the world. But how are we going to accomplish that, and do we really believe we can? Somewhere along the way, we lose sight of that desire in the nuts and bolts of the business.  Conscious entrepreneurship allows us to leave a lasting positive impact on the world by shining our light, being clear on our mission, and letting that mission drive every thought we think and...

As the daughter of a civil rights activist, our guest for today has learned a lot about choosing her battles by watching her father vehemently fight them all. Equally a product of her mother's faith-focused child rearing, she speaks passionately about the role purpose-based living has played in building her life and her diversified career.  Jade Simmons spent the first few years of her career perf...

Every child has dreams for their life and their future, and as we grow and learn those dreams evolve. For some of us, life gets in the way and we somehow grow to believe that we're not worthy of dreaming big and actually achieving any of those dreams. Ultimately, that leads us to avoid taking the steps in life that would get us to where we wanted to go.  Our guest in this episode is going to give...

Scott lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is born and raised in Atlanta. He is a husband to his beloved, Megan, and father of Cayden with his second child due in November. He loves to play tennis, sail, and throw a frisbee. In his spare time, he is pursuing a nonprofit that will minister to the needs of the family through the forms of art, formation, community, and human development. Scott loves...

At Christian Biz Owners on Fire, we believe that each person on this earth has some God-given purpose, and our guest in this episode, Destiny Selormey, knows that sometimes it takes the right person to touch your heart and empower you to unlock your full potential. Destiny is the founder and president of SparkLife International, a nonprofit, community-based organization that seeks to elevate the s...

Social media, web search ads, flyers, networking: these are all commonly used forms of business marketing which most of us feel comfortable using. However, most of us are missing out on one of the absolute most powerful ways to create and maintain connection with potential clients and customers: video marketing. Our guests in this episode, Steve and Jamie Geffner, share with us some of the reasons...

Small business owners have a wide variety of online systems to choose from when it comes to setting up their mobile offerings. Especially now in this time when businesses are pivoting to virtual-based services, it's more important than ever to have accessible, integrated online systems that both you and your clients can easily use, from calendars to appointment scheduling to credit card processing...

As we focus on pivoting our businesses in the current climate, working hard on our next big project, most of us may not be paying as much attention as would be in the state of our health and fitness. The gym is closed, we have more time on our hands, and the loss of normal routines can contribute to weight gain, depression, fatigue, and increased susceptibility to illness.  Our guest in this episo...

Are you a frustrated leader with disengaged employees and a chaotic workplace culture? It may seem really tempting to crack down and be the tough guy, but believe it or not, you can take a much gentler approach to complete transformation of your company if you just know how.  Our guest in this episode combines her study of human nature with her skills as a business coach to create unique strategie...

Many young people don't know what to do with their lives, or what kinds of career options may be available to them. Our guest in this episode connects job seekers with opportunities within the construction niche, via a specialized service that elevates, enhances, and diversifies the profession. Paul was a Construction Manager at Target for six years during which he completed a portfolio of 50+ pro...

Social media, web search ads, flyers, networking: these are all commonly used forms of business marketing which most of us feel comfortable using. However, most of us are missing out on one of the absolute most powerful ways to create and maintain connection with potential clients and customers: video marketing. Our guests in this episode share with us some of the reasons why video marketing is su...

In this episode, returning guests Ben and Anita Tatlow discuss how they developed their own unique style of music and incorporate their Christian witness into each aspect of their lives.  In a world less friendly to Christians on a daily basis, Ben and Anita are authentic, bold, yet inviting witnesses of their Christian faith while providing music that heals and fortifies the soul.  

High achieving established business women are some of the most driven, motivated, and hardworking people in the world. Yet when it comes to taking care of our physical health, we often don't know how to slow down, take a break, and reduce our stress levels before they reach a dangerous height.  Our guest in this episode specializes in helping high achievers develop a method of self-care that actua...