The Christian Entrepreneurs Podcast

My guest today says: “The best intentions require intentional action.” Joining me today's show is Grant Botma.   Grant is a husband, dad, author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, loan originator, insurance agent, investment advisor, sports enthusiast, and big Cubs fan. He is a native of Arizona that grew up on a dairy farm in Buckeye.  Grant attended Arizona Christian University majoring in Business...

Want to build your reach while becoming known as a trusted authority in your field? So that when your ideal client is looking for support you are THE choice vs just a choice for them?  Then when it comes to your message and what you offer – don't try to be all things to all people.  Because the broader your message is, the longer it’ll take to build your reach OR be seen as a trusted authority. If...

You know how some marketers will often tell us we need to share more content, across more platforms, with more frequency so our message can cut through the noise?   That’s NOT really sound advice for Thought Leaders.   Especially, if you want to build your reputation as a Trusted Authority in your industry.  In fact, the opposite is true.  LESS is more.  Here’s what I mean.  It’s about quality NOT...

Want to build your reach while becoming known as a trusted authority in your field?  Don’t try to be all things to all people – especially with the message you share.  The broader your message is, the longer it’ll take to build your reach OR be seen as a trusted authority. If ever.  Because your message will get lost in the noise.   Instead, hone your message to a specific niched audience.  And, s...

Being irresistible as you would probably know means to be so compelling that you are hard to resist. An online definition of irresistible said: too powerful or convincing to be resisted. However, in the context of becoming irresistible to your ideal client – it's just that. Being irresistible to YOUR ideal client. Not trying to be irresistible to everyone and anyone – but rather your ideal client....

Want to know THE secret ingredient to building your coaching and consulting business? I’ll give you a hint as to what it’s not! It’s not your revenue goal. It’s not the marketing strategies you implement – even if you’re constantly launching and using all of the bright shiny new technologies and tactics. It’s not advertising or media or anything to do with marketing or publicity. It’s not hiring a...

Following on from yesterday’s tip where I spoke about two elements that are unique and uncopyable about you being a blend of your characteristics and your mannerisms, today I’m sharing another two elements that no one else can copy because they’re unique to you and no-one else.  And, when you weave these elements into your story and your message – no one else can copy it because it’s not their jou...

Yesterday I spoke about what it means to Uncopyable and how when we identify unique elements about who we are – no one can copy you. In today’s tip, I want to speak about two of those and in tomorrow’s tip – I’ll share two more.  Today, I want to talk about your Characteristics (or character traits) and Mannerisms.  Your characteristics are your distinguishing features and qualities.  Your manneri...

Today I want to speak about what I mean when I speak about being Uncopyable, and what it is NOT.   To me and what I’m supporting my clients in identifying are all of the unique and uncopyable elements about who they are, along with their journey and experience that no-one else can copy.  It’s uncopyable because it isn’t their history, their story, their journey. It’s YOUR’s and your’s alone.   Rec...

Are you a multi-passionate person, who loves to learn, you have many interests, and you struggle to define who you are and how you can support people in one succinct statement? Yeah – me too. I struggled with that for YEARS. In fact, if you’ve followed me for a minute – you'd have heard me share before how as multi - passionate individuals who LOVE learning, we need to be mindful NOT to let our di...

My guest today says, “Impossible isn't a fact, it's an opinion.”   Joining me today is Donna Tashjian. Donna is the founder of Vibrant Living International a non-profit organization. She is also a Life Mastery Coach, an ordained minister, podcaster, and author. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. Her passion is to help you reach your full potential. She specializ...

In yesterday’s tip I shared what it means to be distinguishable and that it was NOT tooting your own trumpet and saying how wonderful you are and better than everyone and anyone else in your industry. But rather it’s about highlight areas that speaks directly to your ideal client and positions you being better-placed to serve and support them in achieving their goals and desired outcomes.  And the...

My guest today says: “Focus on your thoughts, so your thinking goes, there your being goes - choose who is in control of you.”  Joining me today's show is Rebecca Contreras.    Rebecca Contreras is the author of Lost Girl — From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur, which recounts her journey from becoming a welfare-dependent teenage mother to advising a sitting president, to dr...

Being Distinguishable – what it is and what it is NOT.   Let’s start with what it is NOT.   Being distinguishable is NOT thinking and acting as if you’re all that.  In fact, it has nothing to do with being better or greater than anyone or everyone else. I  Being distinguishable is not about saying how wonderful you are, and big noting yourself, tooting your own horn.   In fact, it has nothing to d...

And, that is to ‘just start.’ Just take that action you know you need to do in order to share your message, get started on that project, submit your expression of interest for that speaking opportunity or podcast interview. Whatever it is – just start. Which may sound like a ridiculous piece of advice, because [...] The post 04: When ‘Just Start’ seems too hard appeared first on The Ambitious Entr...

Know your numbers, grow your business Joining me today Donna Dube. Donna is the founder of Productivity Plus and provides operational excellence to 6-figure entrepreneurs through an ongoing strategic partnership.  Donna helps the CEO reach their full potential without the burnout and stress that comes with managing a growing and scaling business. She believes that [...] The post [Ep#363] Know your...

If I could count the number of times business owners have cringed at the thought of being interviewed on a podcast because they don’t yet have the ‘confidence’ to share their message...well let’s just say I would quickly run out of fingers and toes. What about you? Are you waiting until you are confident before [...] The post 03: What to do if you lack confidence appeared first on The Ambitious En...

Today, I want to address another area which can keep you stuck from becoming distinguishable, uncopyable and irresistible, And, that is comparing yourself with other people, either in your industry, or even just on social media and your wider community, to the point it debilitates you. In fact, comparing yourself to others is also known [...] The post 02: Stop Comparison Syndrome – once and for al...

Ever felt that you’re not good enough, you feel like a fraud, or you doubt your competence and ability?   You’re not alone.   In fact, in the thousands of conversations I’ve had with executives and entrepreneurs – confirms that the feeling of not being good enough doesn’t distinguish between men or women, nationalities, ages, or even [...] The post 01: Tell Imposter Syndrome to take a hike appeare...

New Series: 30 tips to distinction series for Christian Entrepreneurs Hi it’s Annemarie - welcome to episode 0 of a new special podcast series I’ll be sharing on this podcast over the next 30 weeks  If you are a coach or a consultant who is looking to build your reach with your ideal client, build [...] The post 30 tips to Distinction series for Christian Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Ambiti...

How your business can impact the world in a positive way My guest today says: Make sure that whatever business you build matters and it matters by advancing God’s story and His kingdom. Joining me today is Zach Windahl. Zach is an author and entrepreneur that has helped thousands of people understand the Bible better [...] The post [Ep#362] How your business can impact the world in a positive way...

The integration between personal faith and career My guest today says, “We need to be more “faith-active” in the workplace.”   Joining me today is Mike Henry Snr.   Mike is the CEO & Founder of Follower of One, a growing community of individuals who want their work life to matter for eternity.   They [...] The post [Ep#361] The integration between personal faith and career appeared first on The Am...

Scaling your business with simplicity and joy My guest today says: When you fully embrace who you are in Christ – surrendering your doubts, fears & insecurities – you can (finally!) be that powerful CEO you were almost meant to be. Joining me today is Judy Weber. Judy helps 6 and multi-6 figure entrepreneurial women [...] The post [Ep#360] Scaling your business with simplicity and joy appeared fir...

How to grow business faster so you can make an impact My guest today says: “Kingdom entrepreneurs make the biggest impact as they accelerate revenue growth”. Joining me today is Darrell Amy. Darrell is on a mission to help generous companies grow revenue. With 27 years of B2B marketing and sales experience ranging from mid-sized [...] The post [Ep#359] How to grow business faster so you can make a...

How to use Faith in your life and business Joining me today is Aaron Kimball. Aaron helps Christian businessmen and entrepreneurs overcome fear to grow their business without losing their faith or family. On today’s show Aaron is going to share: Learn about the lack of limitations in our life. How to use Faith in [...] The post [Ep#358] How to use Faith in your life and business appeared first on...