If you ask a room full of people with jobs why they go to work, what do you think their answer would be? Probably something like, "To pay the bills… because I have to… because I have an addiction to living indoors with plumbing…" If you ask entrepreneurs why they work, what will THEY say? Probably something like, "Because I love my business… I'm doing what I love… I'm on a mission…" But pose the question differently and see what happens. Ask those same entrepreneurs privately, if they won the Po...
Sep 11, 2017•53 min•Ep. 301
Where did you get your beliefs about money? Chances are they were not consciously chosen, and that they aren't a well thought-out integrated "philosophy of money." The most commonly held misconceptions about money are actually dangerous deceptions… contradictory beliefs in a reality that punishes those who try to navigate life based on contradictory tactics. In this episode we'll bust the 21 most common – and most dangerous – money myths…and we'll expose the liberating truths that will set you f...
Sep 04, 2017•59 min•Ep. 300
Most people have heard of a mastermind, but they don't truly understand the power masterminds produce or how to correctly participate in one. Even fewer people know the five reasons you need a mastermind…that and more will be revealed in this week's episode. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Peter Drucker is famous for asking these two questions: "What business are you in?" and, "How's business?" Business is good. I'm not talking about having more custom...
Aug 28, 2017•34 min•Ep. 299
This is a special "Bonus Episode" of the show, which consists exclusively of my interview with author Frank Viola, discussing his new book, There Must Be More. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Buy a copy of Frank's book, There Must Be More, by clicking here. How To Help Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will mention you on this show. Get The Transcrip...
Aug 26, 2017•32 min•Ep. 298
Have you ever felt guilty about the amount of stuff you have? This is something Christian entrepreneurs deal with all the time. It goes something like this, "If you were a real Christian you would sell your stuff and give the money to the poor." This mindset has led to some really messed up thinking like affluenza…the "sickness" of having too much stuff. This week I'm going to introduce my own term…Maximalism…and show you not only why this is a good thing, but why it may be the very thing that s...
Aug 21, 2017•45 min•Ep. 298
This is our time. It's time for the writers, the scribblers, the storytellers and teachers to take out those manuscripts, those Moleskins full of ideas, and those dreams of making a living as a writer and finally bring them to fruition. If you've followed me for very long, you know that I believe that the end result of our creative efforts is to become wealthy…and in this episode I will begin laying down a path to prosperity specifically for writers, or for those whose primary calling involves u...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 297
So here's the deal…you have a podcast and now you need listeners. By now you've discovered that it takes more than putting your show up on iTunes and expecting subscribers to just come out of the woodwork and become raving fans. One of the easiest ways to get those listeners is to have Apple, Google, Overcast, Stitcher, and other giant media platforms send you listeners for free…listeners who want EXACTLY what you have to offer on your show. This week my guest Daniel J. Lewis is going to show yo...
Aug 07, 2017•42 min•Ep. 296
Live video is a big deal these days, and it seems like everyone is doing it. It's great for business. If you do it right. But if you're like many people, you've never dipped your toe into the video pool. Maybe it seems too complicated, or you feel like it's just too late to get started now. This week we clear out the clutter and introduce you to Luria Petrucci from LiveStreamingPros.com . Together, we're going to fill you with hope, simplify the process, and set you on the right path to confiden...
Jul 31, 2017•23 min•Ep. 295
Does any of the following sound familiar? You set goals but never seem to hit them…you never seem satisfied…you experience up's and down's, but always seem to live your life somewhere in the messy middle…you have that "someday I'll be happy" mentality. If that's you, here's what I know about you, you aren't productive, rich, or happy. You're familiar with the adage about keeping the same pattern but expecting different results, right? Starting right now it can all be different for you. This week...
Jul 24, 2017•35 min•Ep. 294
As entrepreneurs, we have one mandate…get as rich as possible. How did you react when you read that? Did it make you feel uncomfortable and even a little squeamish? Money is not a "zero sum game" (meaning in order for me to win you have to lose) – it is quite the opposite. Money is infinite, a representation of the wealth created by entrepreneurs, tradesmen, and investors. So if money is infinite, why don't you have more? That's part of the fabric of my discussion with Perry Marshall on today's ...
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 293
Hosting a live event is complex, expensive, risky, and stressful. Yet for some of us, live events seem like a necessity due to our business model. Even if you have decided that hosting a live event, seminar, or workshop is just too big a pain…Even if you have decided you have no interest in pursuing live events as part of your business model… I urge you to reconsider. Why? Because if you pass this up, you could be passing one of the most rewarding, enjoyable, life changing, and profitable busine...
Jul 10, 2017•43 min•Ep. 292
Everybody knows that to succeed online you need to build your emails list. Email is still the most effective selling tool online. Videos, webinars, and "the socials" don't work without email. But building an email list is hard. Unless you know the secrets in today's podcast episode. We're going to share exactly how to build and email list fast. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations The first act of business is service to others. Profit is the result of servi...
Jul 03, 2017•28 min•Ep. 291
If you want to build an online business, or if you want to go online to promote your local, real-world business, you face the same challenge. There are a bajillion websites out there, so how do you stand out in a Sea of Sameness? It's easy to wast time, money, and effort and get nothing in return. There is one ingredient that can change all that. It's not magic, but it is required. CONTENT. But how do you create enough good content to matter? This week we're going to show you a simple way to cre...
Jun 26, 2017•26 min•Ep. 290
Do you have a list of things that need to get done, but for some reason you never seem to get around to doing them? Sometimes it appears that everyone around you seems like a productivity genius…while you struggle to remember to feed the cat. Fear not intrepid listener, you don't have to keep staring at that same to-do list as it bullies you and taunts you with feelings of failure. In this episode we're going to reveal the 5 Reasons You Don't Get Things Done…and how to kick those reasons to the ...
Jun 19, 2017•36 min•Ep. 289
Are you looking for a way to grow your tribe and build a business around your passion? Have you ever considered starting a podcast, but your concerns about the expense, the work, and the commitment it takes to start and maintain a successful podcast make you wonder if it's worth it? Will this still work, or has podcasting had its day? In this interview, we probe the mind of The Podcast Answer Man , Cliff Ravenscraft. He has helped launch some of the most successful podcasters – including Michael...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 288
True or False: You can't be a real artist and make money. Most other professions are more reliable and stable than any kind of art. A lower percentage of artists make a stable, livable income than other For art to be pure, the artist should not do it for the money. The only way for an artist to "make it" they must "sell out." If you answered TRUE to ANY of those statements, you need some de-programming. In this week's episode Jeff Goins will help set you straight. Click here to download or liste...
Jun 05, 2017•57 min•Ep. 287
Here's the problem: you want to build a business, an organization, a church, or a body of work. Something that has long-term significance and impact. Yet it often feels like you're forced to focus on short-term gains. In this episode, we'll introduce you to a way of leadership that is simpler, more elegant, less stressful… and more effective. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations This week I want to talk about the promises made to Abraham and how they still ...
May 29, 2017•47 min•Ep. 286
Too often we go through life bouncing from one random event to the next, always reacting to our circumstances and allowing them to dictate our lives. If you're ever going to take control of your destiny, you have to be able to learn to adjust to circumstances using your own personal grit, determination, and the ability to focus on significance instead of success. Today's guest, Aaron Walker, can help you do just that. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Pr...
May 22, 2017•40 min•Ep. 285
You are the pioneer. The entrepreneur. The explorer. The risk-taker. But you find yourself married to, or in business with, a settler. A homesteader. A risk-avoider. In this episode, our very special guest is going to blow your mind with her insights about how to harmonize these polar opposites, and prove that they are better together than apart. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Our verse this week is from Psalm 18:22…"He who finds a wife finds what is ...
May 15, 2017•38 min•Ep. 284
You hear so many people saying you should write a book. Your business may be struggling, and it's tempting to buy into the idea that writing a book will give your business that boost you need. The credibility and authority a book would give you are huge. Your book can get you interviews, speaking gigs, and sell more of your products, services and programs. But is writing a book the move for you ? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations The Bible has some inter...
May 08, 2017•33 min•Ep. 283
You have customers but they are cheap, complain a lot, and are a pain to deal with. If they aren't controlled, corralled, and completely ejected they can eat your time, your cash flow, and your business alive. This week we're going to show you how to fix that problem and prevent it from ever happening again…so you only deal with cool people that you like. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Is there a scriptural foundation for only working with good client...
May 01, 2017•27 min•Ep. 282
For many business owners, cash-flow can be a huge problem. Most businesses that fail do so because of this one problem…they run out of money. Cash-flow is the lifeblood of a business, and in this episode we're going to give you several ways to solve this problem before THEY come and take your stuff. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Here's a little encouragement for the week ahead: "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory b...
Apr 24, 2017•27 min•Ep. 281
Are you getting the results you want from your sales and marketing efforts? Maybe you've heard you should use stories to sell, perhaps you've even tried it, but how do you consistently make it work? Successfully telling stories is the key to selling your products and services like crazy…and having your customers thank you for it. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, one thing we can all agree on is that the...
Apr 17, 2017•24 min•Ep. 280
You have a message, a product, or a service and you want to spread the message far and wide. But despite your best efforts, you don't seem to be getting any traction. In this episode we'll show you how to be like your heroes and make money while making an impact. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations I believe there are principles behind scripture that can apply to more than one situation. Now before the scripture police get all up in arms over that statemen...
Apr 10, 2017•32 min•Ep. 279
Early in my copywriting business I was doing client work for 80-100 hours per week, I was killing myself. Two mentors intervened and got me out of that madness. Almost every business success story I can name has a mentor – or several. Today we'll talk about why you need a mentor and how to find one. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Running a business, especially as a spiritually-oriented person presents us with a lot of challenges, and most of those cha...
Apr 03, 2017•22 min•Ep. 278
If you've listened to this show for any length of time, you know that our intro music is a catchy little ditty about changing the world and watching your business grow. This week we're going to introduce you to the five influences you exert as a business person, and how these influences empower you to change the world. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations This week it's all about giving you an encouraging word (as it is most weeks). "In the morning, LORD, y...
Mar 27, 2017•23 min•Ep. 277
You know you need great copy to sell your stuff, and you're thinking of hiring a copywriter, but how can you make sure you don't get ripped off? In this episode we'll show you how to successfully navigate these waters and arrive safely on the shores of copywriting bliss. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Are facing challenges in your life right now? I have excellent news for you. No matter what is happening in your life, God is completely on your side! T...
Mar 20, 2017•24 min•Ep. 276
You asked…we answered. In this episode we're going to answer seven of the most common questions we get about copywriting. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19 Another story from our friend Andy Mason of HeavenInBusiness.com : A business owner of a small insurance (brokerage) agency has been sharing with his employees about how good Father God is and ...
Mar 13, 2017•37 min•Ep. 275
When you write, whether it's copy, essays, or words of any nature, you're making a much bigger impact than you think. Almost without fail more people will read what you write than you believe. In a very real sense you're setting waves into motion. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations I believe we often don't see God's miraculous intervention in our lives because we don't believe he'll do it…and we don't ask. We believe God for little, vague things that don'...
Mar 06, 2017•31 min•Ep. 274
You know copywriting is used to sell stuff… but today we’re about to show you how it’s not just for sales pages any more. As a matter of fact, when consciously employed, copywriting becomes the “quantifiable multiplier†for every part of your business and your life. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations What you say has power – huge power. You can wreck your life be repeating things that empower destructive forces in your life. “Death and life are...
Feb 27, 2017•20 min•Ep. 273
