EMAIL SURVEYS You can also use simple email surveys to dig even deeper into the problems your subscribers are having. Why would you do that? You create a product that solves their problem. Send an email asking simple questions, and write back to the people who respond. By communicating to those who responded to your initial offer for the checklist or cheat sheet – you’ve done something 97% of the other marketers never did… personally responded to them! That automatically registers you WAY UP on ...
Oct 30, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Takeaways: Conducting thorough market research is vital before investing in any new business venture. Offering a valuable cheat sheet or checklist can encourage audience engagement and responses. An ask page helps identify your audience's biggest challenges through targeted questions. Building an email list is crucial for ongoing communication with interested prospects. Understanding your audience's unmet needs allows you to create products that address their problems. Establishing credibility w...
Oct 29, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Takeaways: Starting an online business is as challenging as starting an offline business, despite common beliefs. Lower barriers to entry in online business do not make it inherently easier to succeed. The failure rate of online businesses is significantly higher than that of brick and mortar stores. To succeed, you must genuinely understand your target market and their pain points. Creating an effective ask page is crucial for collecting potential customers' contact information. Providing somet...
Oct 28, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 186
This podcast episode features Pastor Bob Thibodeau discussing the critical importance of understanding consumer behavior in your niche to create a successful coaching program. He emphasizes the need to identify what topics people are investing in, both online and offline, to ensure profitability. Pastor Bob provides practical tips for conducting market research, such as observing which magazines and books are popular in local bookstores. He highlights that while you may not always know how profi...
Oct 25, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Wondering where to find coaching opportunities in your niche? This episode reveals effective strategies for identifying coaching prospects within your faith-based business. Pastor Bob Thibodeau guides you through using popular platforms like Amazon, podcasts, and YouTube to uncover what your audience is actively consuming. By analyzing these resources, you can gain insights into their interests and needs, helping you tailor your coaching offerings accordingly. Join us as we explore the hidden po...
Oct 24, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Adding a coaching component to your faith-based business could be a game-changer, significantly boosting client results and loyalty while enhancing your own business success. Personal access to a coach not only provides valuable accountability for your clients but also positions you as a credible leader in your niche. Throughout this podcast, Pastor Bob Thibodeau shares insights on how coaching can increase the perceived value of your offerings, leading to repeat sales and stronger customer rela...
Oct 23, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 183
In this episode, I break down what coaching actually means in the context of a faith-based business. We'll explore how coaching helps bridge the gap between learning and doing, and why it's essential for implementing real change. If you’ve ever wondered what Christian coaching looks like, this episode is for you! Takeaways: Coaching is about helping individuals bridge the gap between information and implementation. Effective coaching provides accountability and support to ensure that clients tak...
Oct 22, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Should you add coaching to your faith-based business? In this episode, I explore whether entering the coaching niche is the right move for you. We'll cover the reasons why coaching can enhance your business, the potential for profits, and how coaching aligns with your spiritual values. Let’s see if coaching fits your business goals and helps you make a greater impact. Takeaways: Identifying your niche is crucial for your business success, especially in coaching. Coaching can be integrated into v...
Oct 22, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Finding God-Given Opportunities How to Research Niche Ideas Offline Takeaways: Choosing a niche requires thorough research into various sources like magazines and infomercials. Identifying hot topics in your niche can significantly boost your business strategy and success. Regularly reading business magazines can reveal common themes that indicate trending topics. Leveraging advertising patterns in multiple magazines can help you understand what’s profitable. Exploring different niches, from wei...
Oct 18, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Discover What is Selling Research Tips for Faith-Based Entrepreneur's Want to know what people are already buying? In this episode, I’ll guide you through using tools like Amazon, podcasts, and YouTube to discover what’s trending and what customers are looking for. God has given you the desire to serve others through your business, and understanding market demand is key to making that happen. Together, let’s uncover what’s hot in your industry, so you can align your business with His plan for su...
Oct 17, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 180
How to Win Even if You Have Strong Competition Feeling like your niche is too crowded to break through? Don’t worry—God makes a way where there seems to be no way! In this episode, I’ll share how to evaluate whether there’s room for one more in your niche, and how you can thrive by trusting in God’s plan. Even in a saturated market, you can carve out space for your business when you align your goals with His purpose. Let me show you how to stand out, succeed, and serve others, no matter the comp...
Oct 16, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Is There Room for One More in Your Niche? Feeling like your niche is too crowded to break through? Don’t worry—God makes a way where there seems to be no way! In this episode, I’ll share how to evaluate whether there’s room for one more in your niche, and how you can thrive by trusting in God’s plan. Even in a saturated market, you can carve out space for your business when you align your goals with His purpose. Let me show you how to stand out, succeed, and serve others, no matter the competiti...
Oct 15, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 178
How to Find a Niche - pt 6 Are you seeking God’s guidance on what your business should offer? In this episode, we’ll explore how to find out what people are searching for online—by looking at trends, advertising, and where the demand really is. I’ll show you how to tap into what God may be leading you to offer, so you can build a business that not only serves others but also glorifies Him. Let’s discover together where the opportunities lie for your faith-based business! Watch on video: https://...
Oct 14, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In this episode, I explained how to succeed in a highly competitive niche by carving out your own space. We discussed strategies to differentiate yourself, meet unmet needs, and thrive in competitive markets, giving you the confidence to move forward. Check out FaithCaster Academy where you can access ALL of our trainings in one place! FaithCaster Academy Mentioned in this episode: Faith-Based Business Newsletter Subscribe to the weekly Faith-Based Business Newsletter for just $5 per month! http...
Oct 11, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 176
In this episode, I discussed the importance of niche market research and where to begin. I walked through effective research methods, both offline and online, and showed how successful entrepreneurs evaluate demand and profitability. This is a crucial step to make informed decisions about your niche. Mentioned in this episode: Faith-Based Business Newsletter Subscribe to the weekly Faith-Based Business Newsletter for just $5 per month! https://faithbasedbiz.substack.com...
Oct 10, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Takeaways: Don't assume others will share your enthusiasm for a niche just because you do. Before investing money in a business idea, ensure there's a genuine market need. Finding a profitable niche requires understanding both interests and the willingness of potential customers to pay. Avoid basing your business decisions solely on outdated online search data and trends. Start by identifying real needs in the market before worrying about making money. Assess whether people are actively seeking ...
Oct 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 174
The Myth of Guaranteed Niche Success: What You Need to Know Takeaways: Success in a niche requires genuine interest and passion, not just a desire for profit. Building a business based solely on trends often leads to failure and disappointment. Don't fall for the myth of guaranteed success in niche markets; it rarely exists. Choosing a niche should involve understanding market demand and aligning it with your passions. Without a solid product or genuine interest, your business is unlikely to att...
Oct 08, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Choosing the right niche is one of the most significant challenges for anyone starting a new online business. Pastor Bob Thibodeaux delves into this important topic, emphasizing that there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, he shares insights on how to identify a profitable niche and explore angles within that niche that align with your interests and expertise. Throughout the discussion, he encourages listeners to ask the right questions to uncover unique opportunities in their chosen field...
Oct 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 172
IBUYSTL – Bobby Kough Sometimes, things will happen in life that causes us to have to pack up and move… I know…in my 12 years in the military, our family moved 13 times… between training assignments and deployments, etc. In what is now over 46 years of marriage, my wife and have moved 19 times. So we know what it is like when you need to sell a home, quickly and easily – or as easily and as quickly as possible – and move…Amen. For some others, it could be having to sell a home after their parent...
Oct 05, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Accountability In Your Daily Life Robert Hunt Today, we are going to be talking about “Accountability,” especially in the life of a believer who is operating in a secular work environment. That could be in a corporate job or self-employed. You could be the CEO of a major corporation or an “online entrepreneur. Accountability will make sure you “get the job done.” Amen. My guest today is here to help us understand exactly that! Amen! Robert Hunt is business owner and forum leader and Executive Co...
Sep 28, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 170
AI, Marketing and the Future Stefan Fehr We all see how fast Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown, just in the last year or so. It seems to dominate a lot of the conversations online, in the media and at the office as well. Do we use it? Is it safe to use? Is it legal to use in business? How can you tell if AI was used? Well, that is where our guest comes in today – to help answer these questions and more. Amen! Stefan Fehr is an AI Pioneer & Founder of ModernIQs.com, who is deeply immerse...
Sep 21, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 169
What Did Jesus Say? Terry Christian Born with a stuttering problem in a dysfunctional family, Terry Christian was ridiculed and mocked for most of his young life… At the age of 23, he had a near death experience and was told in a dream that, one day, he would be a teacher for Jesus… but, just like Mose, he questioned “how” because of his stuttering problem… Soon after, he was hired by the Dale Carnegie Organization and trained in sales and public speaking. It was here, he met someone who taught ...
Sep 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 168
BEternal - Jimmy Spikes Jimmy Spikes is the founder of of bEternal.life and they will help you to create a lasting legacy by helping you to save and assign ALL of your digital media and data to others for when that time comes that you are no longer able to do so. Why did you decide to start "bEternal.life?" How do you collect the “tid-bits” of wisdom for us to pass down? What is included in your services? For many of us, it’s sometimes hard to write down or remember all of the things we would lo...
Sep 07, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Creating Consistent Content: How Podcasting Keeps Your Faith-Based Business Relevant 1. Consistency is Key : Regular podcast episodes keep your faith-based business top of mind, ensuring ongoing engagement and relevance in your community. 2. Strategic Content Planning : Develop a content strategy that aligns with your mission, allowing for consistent, meaningful episodes that drive Christian podcast growth. 3. Sustain Relevance : Podcasting helps maintain your faith-based business's relevance by...
Sep 06, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Saving Time and Resources: The Efficiency of Podcasting for Faith-Based Leaders 1. Maximize Efficiency : Podcasting allows faith-based leaders to share their message efficiently, reaching a broad audience with minimal time and resource investment. 2. Time-Saving Strategies : Implement effective podcasting tips to streamline content creation, making it easier to maintain a consistent schedule without overwhelming your workload. 3. Resource Management : Leverage podcasting as a cost-effective tool...
Sep 05, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Reaching New Audiences: The Practical Impact of Podcasting for Faith-Based Businesses Expand Your Reach : Podcasting enables faith-based businesses to connect with new audiences beyond traditional channels, broadening the impact of your message. Effective Marketing Tool : A podcast serves as a powerful marketing strategy, enhancing your visibility and attracting listeners who share your values. Strengthen Christian Outreach : Integrating podcasting into your outreach efforts allows for a deeper,...
Sep 04, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Podcasting 101: How to Amplify Your Faith-Based Message 1. Understand the Basics : Grasping podcasting fundamentals is key to effectively communicating your faith-based message. Learn the essential steps to set up and launch a successful Christian podcast. 2. Amplify Your Message : Use your podcast to extend the reach of your faith-based message, connecting with a broader audience and deepening your impact. 3. Optimize for Success : Implement proven Christian podcasting tips to enhance your cont...
Sep 03, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 163
"Why Every Faith-Based Business Needs a Podcast: Practical Reasons to Start Today" Amplify Your Message : A podcast broadens your reach, allowing you to connect with a wider audience and share your Christian values effectively. Strengthen Brand Authority : Regular podcasting builds your business's credibility, establishing you as a trusted authority in your faith-based niche. Foster Deeper Connections : Podcasts create a personal, intimate connection with your audience, fostering community and s...
Sep 02, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Wealthy Wisdom Brandon Neely What is wealth? For many people, it all revolves around money… but it goes much deeper than that. Wealth can mean different things to different people and mean different things to the same people at different times. We often view wealth as simply “money.” Although that is a very large part of it – wealth is actually an “all encompassing” word that includes money – but it also includes our state of mind, peace of mind and happiness. I know some folks would say, “Money...
Aug 31, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Low-Cost Marketing Strategy For entrepreneurs, finding cost-effective ways to reach new audiences is always a priority. Podcast interviews provide an excellent solution, offering a low-cost or even free marketing strategy that can deliver significant results. Cost-Effective Audience Reach: Podcast interviews offer a low-cost or even free way for entrepreneurs to connect with new audiences, making it an affordable alternative to traditional advertising methods. SEO and Digital Presence Boost: The...
Aug 30, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 160
