Christian Biz Owners On Fire

We all want to see ourselves as great leaders with a commanding presence and the ability to hold our listeners' attention. But how often does that work out for us in real life - especially if we haven't been given any tools to help us develop those important skills? Our guest in this episode talks about developing a style of leadership that is not only effective but completely authentic to who we...

Our world is turned upside down by the coronavirus situation, leaving most unable to derive comfort from the tradition of public worship.  Our guests in this episode are Ben & Anita Tatlow, Hong Kong-based Christian recording artists Salt of the Sound, and we feel that their music can be a source of calm in the storm.

Our guest in this episode teaches business women how to smash through this very obstacle, in order to reach their true goals without spinning their wheels.  Emily Allen is a strategy and planning expert as well as a success coach for entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of experience, she provides insight on how to do more of what you need to get to where you want to be - and less of the urgent but n...

In an established or even oversaturated industry, there is always a lot of pressure to avoid rocking the boat, and stay within the systems that others have typically followed. But what if your values are leading you down a different path? Our guest in this episode was faced with this very question as a family practice physician who discovered an innovative solution to health care needs: direct pri...

Our guest in this episode has created a successful lifestyle brand company based on this very approach: selling a feeling, not a product. There are countless choices on the market for products within her niche, but what has made her brand a success is its creativity in forming a contagious connection with the hearts of customers.   Gila Kurtz is the co-founder of Dog is Good, a lifestyle brand off...

Getting sued or otherwise making a legal misstep is a fear in the back of everyone's minds, but none so much as the new business owner who is just trying their best to get off to the right start. With licensing, hiring, trademarking, contracting, and other factors to consider, if you didn't go to law school you probably have some idea that you need professional input in this area.  Sound advice he...

It never fails: when we speak to entrepreneurs who are fulfilled, satisfied, and couldn't imagine doing anything else with their lives, whatever their niche is, it's always about serving others and bringing some form of enrichment to people's lives. That's what we're going to discuss today with our guest, who took over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing and created her own business focu...

"More time" is something all of us as business owners wish for. In fact, feeling rushed, stressed, and under time constraints for deadlines and marketing and networking is a huge factor when it comes to making mistakes in business or even deciding to close it all down. Women especially struggle with feelings of guilt and lack of confidence when it comes to saying no to things that don't serve us i...

Brenda Byers, of Prosper In All Things, is a motivational speaker and business coach who helps empower and elevate the lives of business owners through unlocking the spiritual side of success.

Our guest in this episode provides support and education for investing in real estate and other tools for realistic and successful wealth-building for the future, while continuing to do what you love. Ellis Hammond is the founder of a real estate investment firm partnering with future-minded individuals who wish to grow their portfolios through solid investment opportunities in order to live the l...

Our guest in this episode shares some exciting things that she has learned about what it takes to craft a company culture that inspires, motivates, and empowers people to do their best work, and love their environment. Ashley Brinton is a motivational speaker and coach who focuses on helping companies overcome their obstacles to a healthy and vibrant company culture. 

Leads may or may not be too hard to come by - even qualified leads - but when it comes to turning those leads into paying clients, that's where many business owners falter. Many of us       feel our confidence level drop when we start talking about money, or even feel guilty or embarrassed to give a sales pitch. We want to learn to convert conversations to clients more effectively, but with a leve...

No matter how "successful" we may be in business, most of us at some point experience a form of burnout. We feel depressed, don't enjoy the highs in business as much, and generally just go through the motions in our daily routine. What if we could get that "spark" back - that fire that lit under us when we first began, driving us to passionately execute each detail, inspiring everyone around us wi...

A lot of us dreamed of starting our own business and being our own boss, but may not have known exactly what type of business we wanted to go into. Cafes and shops sound dreamy, coaching sounds fulfilling, crafting would be a great outlet...but the reality is that these business ideas are oversaturated in most areas. If you want to not only stay in business, but thrive as you serve your market and...

Few of us are fully prepared for setbacks in life, whether they happen in our business, in our families, our health, or any other sector. But it's what we do with those setbacks that ultimately transform us into who we're meant to become, for the good or bad. How can we learn to take the obstacles in our lives and grow past them to become better people, better Christians, better business owners? O...

In this part two of our interview with Kelly McCausey,  we'll explore Kelly's rags-to-riches story and how you can work smart to develop multiple, many passive, revenue streams in your business. Last time we focused on how Kelly learned to work smart by focusing on the needs of her tribe. This week we will pick Kelly's brain on the step-by-step way to build a profitable business with multiple reve...

A lot of women have the entrepreneurial spirit but fail to pursue their dreams of working for themselves. Being expected to perfectly wear several hats simultaneously and tirelessly, these women are weighed down with reasons and fears not to begin their own businesses. Or for those who have gone past their fears, starting out overworked and underpaid is a common scenario. In this competitive age o...

Personal finance is oftentimes something that is first learned outside the classroom. When we were kids, perhaps the education we receive came from the financial habits we see around us– the TV, family and friends. Some of what we learn may be positive. But more likely, we are picking up incorrect or distorted ideas about money and financial management from what we absorb around us. Whether we  re...

As a business owner, salesmanship skills are an integral part of bringing in revenue. However, as faith-based business owners, we often worry about how to come across as completely authentic in our sales interactions, ensuring that we are using high-integrity methods while also ensuring that our income needs are met.    Sometimes selling a physical product such as a car or machinery, or in direct...

Many verses in the Bible talk about money, and for some, the teachings can be conflicting. On one hand it says it's the root of all evil; but it also talks about ways to use your money to a blessing to others. Money is also  discussed in the Bible as there's a direct correlation between the way we handle our money and our faith. When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with...

Financial planning is challenging enough when you have a set salary.  But for entrepreneurs, who eat what they kill, feast or famine revenue streams can put saving for the future on the back burner.  And the 17 hats newer or even long standing business owners are juggling to keep everything in the black doesn't always allow as much time working on the business to creatively look for creative ways...

In an increasingly online world, there's simply too much information available for most of us to filter out. That's why we look to influencers: highly visible social media figures who share our values and interests and who we look to for trusted recommendations.  Our guest in this episode shares how she used her skills and status as an online influencer to build a niche business that not only keep...

Law firms are the first place you think of when you are looking for that warm, fuzzy feeling. Our guest in this episode, Cynthia Grande, has found a way to consistently offer genuine client empathy in an innovative business model that helps her clients navigate challenging legal situations with ease and peace of mind.  

Our guest returned to Christ later in life.  He experienced worldly success in the hospitality industry as a non-Christian and in his new life in Christ.  As a successful restaurateur, he faced cultural issues in the workplace as he sought change and had to overcome his fear of speaking.  Our guest transitioned from being a hater of Christians to a believer and champion. But that didn't eliminate...