The Graceful Founder with Kelly

#184: Do you feel that God is calling you to do something radically different and you're afraid to take that first step? That's exactly the situation our guest today faced, and her testimony will inspire and show us that by taking that first step in faith, God will open the door for you and cause bigger ripple effects than you can imagine! A freak accident in 2011 triggered a rare disease and caus...

#182: What would you do if God asked you to share your story and step out of your comfort zone?  That's exactly the situation our guest today faced, and her testimony will inspire and remind us all of how big ROO can be when we walk with God in our business. ROO is return of obedience. :) Today, Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith shares with us her story, how God led her to write her book, Sacred Rest:...

#182: Have you felt that you weren't good enough or ready to start something new that you feel God has called you to do? In this episode, I share my own personal journey of doubts and relentless "NOs" that I was told time and time again, including a few "Nos" I told myself before I started the Christian CEO Podcast almost 7 years ago. But even as I was hesitant to get the ball rolling, God already...

#180: Have you ever wondered about the difference between waiting for God to open doors and pursuing what he has asked us to do? Today's guest sheds light on this, as she shares with us insights into the  5th anniversary of her book, Grace Over Grind , that both options require hard work, but working by God's grace means being attuned to His presence and the divinely sustainable rhythm a...

#179: Are you one of those entrepreneurs whose conversion for high ticket clients has dropped?   In order to increase your revenue, there are 2 ways. #1 is to expand your audience size and #2 is to increase the lifetime value of a client, and while #2 is easier, the goal in this episode is to help you do both. Give a listen and I am looking forward to hearing your feedback,  feel fr...

#178: Are you stuck trying to find a way to motivate yourself with those tasks you really don't like to do? Are you uncertain about how to scale your business from a financial perspective or unsure what to keep an eye on as you start out? This can definitely seem daunting and may be the reason why you're afraid to start building your business, which is why I've asked today's guest on the show. In...

#177: Are you stuck trying to find a way to motivate yourself with those tasks you really don't like to do? If you're like me, you've tried countless different methods trying to boost your productivity. However, this solution is something you may not have heard of. It's...... time-crafting! In this episode, Mike Vardy, a productivity strategist, the founder of Productivityist, and the creator of t...

#176: When you look at some of your past obstacles, how did you view them? Did you think that they were problems or frustrations and needed to be dealt with, or did you see it as a chance to show what you are capable of? In the episode, I share my own personal journey of doubts and relentless "NOs" that I was told time and time again, and the 2 questions that you should ask yourself when you get s...

#175: Do you have a hard time balancing your personal relationship with your spouse while also working together with them? Working with family can be tricky and this is where today's guests comes in (yep, 2 of them). I'd like you to meet Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, married entrepreneurs who are co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better w...

#174: Let's think about those leaders you admire - what do they all have in common? Let's think about those leaders you admire - what do they all have in common? Confidence! It seems that they were born with it; isn't that so? I get asked often after I get off the stage after a speaking presentation, "Kelly, you looked so confident; how did you do it?" If you know a bit about my journey, I had to...

#173: Do you feel overwhelmed at the sheer amount of strategies, tip and tricks and "quick and easy" ways to grow a business that you can find online?  Don't worry, you're not alone! In this video, I clarify what the 3 keys are to growing your business, while explaining that not all leads you get are equal and what to do at each stage so that you can help your ideal customer go from cold to h...

#172: Do you feel stuck when you're trying to write that email newsletter, social media caption or any other piece of writing for your business? Does it feel difficult to connect with your audience through copywriting? This is where today's guest comes in. I'd like you to meet Joy Capps. She's a copywriter, speaker, coach and author of her newly released book: Joyful Copy - How to Show Up in the M...

#171: Is something holding you back from starting to write that book or record that podcast? This is where today's guest comes in. I'd like you to meet  Tamra Andress.  She is a human sparkler and top thought leader in spiritual entrepreneurship , an  international speaker  and  2x best selling author . She’s the founder and chief evangelist of  F.I.T. in Faith M...

#170: Are you thinking about hiring a business coach?  While there's no one definitive answer to this question, I have gathered the 7 most beneficial situations that indicate it might be time for you to bring on a coach for your business. Have you experienced any of these situations? What's your next action step? Share with us below:) Learn When You Should Hire a Business Coach ... [01:0...

#169: Are you thinking about starting a business with your partner, but unsure if you want to go forward because you're worried that it will affect your personal relationship? This is where today's guests comes in. I'd like you to meet Brooke and Finley Robinson. Brooke's journey has been challenging but life-changing. As a teenager, she developed an unhealthy relationship with food and fitness, b...

#168: Does it seem impossible with all the bad news we hear on a daily basis to remain upbeat and positive? Have you ever thought about how your thoughts impact running your business? This is where today's guest comes in. I'd like you to meet Dr Tony Robinson. She is a prolific strategist and advisor with a proven track record in serving and training executives, business leaders, and entrepreneurs...

#167: As as new business coach or expert, what should I offer, 1-1 clients, group coaching programs or online courses? In the last 12 years as an entrepreneur, I've gotten this question plenty of times. So in this episode, I give an overview of the 3 different business models along-with the requisites that you need before switching from one offer to another. This podcast episode is also available...

#166: Do you wonder how you can combine business concepts with Biblical principles but without sounding like you're pushing an agenda?  This is where today's guest comes in. I'd like you to meet  Paul Getter, who  is a friend first and top-tier Internet Marketer second. He lives 10 minutes from the beach in Florida with his wife and three brilliant kids. Paul’s Internet Marketi...

#165: Do you struggle with raising your rates or worry about how many offers you should present on your sales page?  This is where today's guest comes in. I'd like you to meet  Paul Klein, a fellow  business consultant and entrepreneur. From his days as a 1980s hair band guitarist and lifelong entrepreneur to  starting and scaling a successful SAAS company  ...

#164: Is there something you wanted to add to your daily routine or a skill you have wanted to learn for so long, but can't seem to find the time to do so?  Oftentimes we tell ourselves that it can wait until we find the perfect day to start because we need to have everything in order before we start it. Yet, that's  exactly the problem  and what causes us to never start it in...

#163: Oftentimes as entrepreneurs, we forget to plan for retirement as we get caught up in the day to day operations that comes with running a business, or we feel uncertain about how to invest, so where do we go from here? This is where today's guest comes in. I'd like you to meet  Brandon Galici , who is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the founder of  Galici Financial , an inve...

#162: Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to progress to that next level, whether you are an entrepreneur or in the workplace? Oftentimes we don't realize that our  own limiting beliefs  are holding us back or that the root of those limiting beliefs is  fear . From the fear of lack of experience to imposter syndrome and believing that we're not good enough  has led us to d...

#161: Do you feel or have you heard the call from God that you should sell high ticket offers? It can definitely be scary and nerve-racking to  change niches or target audiences , but that's all apart of your journey as an entrepreneur and  stepping out in fait h. I know, that sentence sounds a lot easier than it is to do. And on that note, I want to introduce this week's podcast guest w...

#160: Are you frustrated with your industry and want to mix it up? Especially in the last few years, we have seen industry changes and shifts impacting all of us, some for the better and others not as good. This is where you may have an idea of how to change up your industry to have a  more positive influence/impact  on both sides of the transaction, customers and sellers alike.  Me...

#159: Are you trying to figure out what your next step for your career should be? Especially as women, we feel  more pressure  than our male counterparts as we strive to balance both work and family life or even just trying to nab that promotion. Whether you are looking to  figure out what your next step is or start to execute that plan , this is a must-listen!  Today's guest i...