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
You may feel like the world is spinning out of control, but regardless of which side of the political spectrum you happen to be on, or who is President, I think we can all agree it’s better to not just survive…but thrive. In today’s episode we will explain how to make your business President-Proof. The skill we will share is like a combination of “shields up†and “engage warp drive†for your business…and your life. So set your phasers to stun, and let’s dive right in… Click her...
Feb 20, 2017•28 min•Ep. 272
How we define success is important, and the way most people define it is flawed at best. I propose anyone can enjoy instant success, and still be engaged in growing, achieving, and serving, but more about that later… Also coming up, how you can get MY new VIP Email Insiders Newsletter…FREE FOREVER! Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations I’ve been struggling with REST lately. Too many opportunities. Too much to do. Plus neurological complications. God says, “C...
Feb 13, 2017•33 min•Ep. 271
If you want to build an effective online presence, gain influence with an audience, ask people to join your cause or buy into your ideas…it all starts with a blog. In my opinion, there’s nobody better qualified to teach us than my guest on today’s podcast, Leslie Samuel. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Do you believe it’s wrong, or at least tacky, to want to get rich? I’m not even talking about getting rich quick…just wanting to get rich in general. Do...
Feb 06, 2017•49 min•Ep. 270
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about what specific apps, websites, sources, courses, and other tools we use to make stuff. In this episode we’ll get geeky with you and dive deep into that exact subject. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations How do you respond when someone asks, “How are you today?” If you’re like most people you respond with something like: “Fine” “Okay” “I’m hangin' in there” This may come as news to you, but you g...
Jan 30, 2017•49 min•Ep. 269
Most people wish they could end each and every day proud of what they've accomplished. Trouble is, most people simply don’t know HOW to make that happen. Today, my guest on the podcast, John Lee Dumas, has an answer that will help you. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Feature Segment: “Focus Leads To Mastery” An eye-opening interview with John Lee Dumas. John Lee Dumas is best known as the founder and host of the award-winning podcast Entrepreneur On Fire where he interviews...
Jan 23, 2017•32 min•Ep. 268
Have you ever been in a position where you need money, and you need it quickly? Most of us have gone through a season in our lives where we find ourselves in a cash-flow crunch, and we need money fast. To help you avoid making an unwise, knee-jerk decision like borrowing the money, we created this episode to give you some better options. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations This week’s episode is for skeptics and my Christian friends who might be “wavering”...
Jan 16, 2017•37 min•Ep. 267
Is it ethical, or even possible, to have a full-time job and also build a business on the side? This is a big deal for a lot of people who want to pursue their own business without throwing their family into financial chaos by quitting their job. If you’ve wondered about how to honorably engage in a side hustle, then this episode is just for you. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip Of The Week This week’s tip comes courtesy of Cliff Ravenscraft . Public speaking is hard, Um...
Jan 09, 2017•37 min•Ep. 266
Selling is a problem for a lot of people because they associate it with being pushy and slimy. What if selling could be a soul-enriching experience where everyone comes out on the winning side? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Feature Segment: “How To Sell Well” Our guest this week, StoryBrand CEO Nigel Green, reveals the secret of transforming selling from scary to soothing. Here are some of the things you’ll learn in this episode: Never let your studies get in the way of y...
Jan 02, 2017•24 min•Ep. 265
Coming up this week… Finally…The Listener Appreciation Show! Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Feature Segment: “The Listener Appreciation Show” This episode is going to be a little different, it’s all about you! Sean and I will be reading some of the the 252 reviews you’ve left for the podcast in iTunes and commenting on them. This is totally off script, we haven’t previewed these reviews so we are venturing bravely into the unknown! Included in this week’s episode: An off t...
Dec 26, 2016•37 min•Ep. 264
Coming up this week… Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? A magic photo bag that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside And a remarkable conversation with Mark Goblowski, creator of the Strength Through the Struggle podcast Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Here’s the short answer…He doesn’t. In this week’s episode I’ll give you a scripture-based answer to back this up,...
Dec 19, 2016•36 min•Ep. 263
Coming up this week… How to triple your productivity… instantly. If God wants us healed, healthy, and wealthy… then why aren’t we? and then, of course, 7 Lessons Learned at the Gym From My Son” Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations If God wants us healed, healthy, and wealthy… then why aren’t we? Not long ago a man emailed me to ask me a tough question. “I was listening to your message. My wife and I are Christians for many years. We both believe that God wi...
Dec 12, 2016•35 min•Ep. 262
Coming up this week… A free training that will give you the seven steps you can take to design the life you want. How to avoid your own personal 40 years in the desert and then, of course, The Most Powerful Life-Change Force In the World Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations How To Avoid 40 Years In The Desert. Whether you’re a spiritual person or not, I believe the key to changing your outcome for the year is hidden within a story from the Bible that illust...
Dec 05, 2016•32 min•Ep. 261
Coming up this week… A free ebook on the 8 strategies successful people are using now to accomplish more next year. Why I believe it’s proper for Christians to set goals…it’s even our “sacred duty.” And then, of course, 5 Good Reasons to Set Goals for 2017 (Even If You Hate Goal-Setting) Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations There are those in the family of faith that believe that setting goals is “sinful arrogance”. The argument for this belief comes from t...
Nov 23, 2016•38 min•Ep. 260
Coming up this week… Good reasons to get a “checkup from the neck up” and eliminate your “stinkin thinkin”. How to avoid a common, heart breaking loss. It’s a shame so many people suffer this, when it’s so easy to avoid. And … “Why I Won't Promote Your Product” Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations The single best way to eliminate your “stinkin thinkin”. We know that we must guard our thoughts, but did you know this is not just a “positive thinking” idea – w...
Nov 14, 2016•35 min•Ep. 258
You probably know “the money is in the list” – the email list. Notably, your email list. The people to whom you have permission to send marketing emails. Press send. Make money. But how does one get an email list. That's what today's episode is all about. Halloween is behind us, and the Presidential election is on the horizon…which is a great reason to check out my latest YouTube video appropriately titled, Who to Vote For in the Presidential Election . A good reason to spend $5,000. And “How to...
Nov 07, 2016•40 min•Ep. 257
Email marketing can be a scary proposition. In this episode, we’ll be your personal ghostbusters and turn the trick of email marketing into a treat. Who ya gonna call? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about speaking the life you want into reality, but are you aware that this is totally scriptural? I’ll prove it to you…better yet, I’ll let Steve Backlund from Bethel Church in Redding, CA prove it you. All this informatio...
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 256
Cutting your ad budget while increasing sales sounds totally counterintuitive, right? Au contraire, my intrepid listener. In this episode we’ll not only show you how to do exactly that, but also why you should start doing it right now. Join us on another magic carpet ride as we take your marketing to a whole new world. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Should Christians Seek Money & Prosperity? We want to be blessed and live the abundant life Jesus promi...
Oct 24, 2016•47 min•Ep. 255
Think about your income…how much do you make every month? Now think about your annual income. What if you could earn your ANNUAL income… next month? This is a typical occurrence for the people who use the technique I'm revealing in this week's episode. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations A work ethic is defined as a system for determining your values and morals around the subject of work. While this may seem like a high-minded concept, what we believe abou...
Oct 17, 2016•46 min•Ep. 254
