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Episode #62: Building Your Ministry On a Budget
Do you know God has called you to a speaking or writing ministry, but a lack of funds seems to thwart your plans? Are you curious how some successful communicators got their start with little to nothing? Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, podcast hosts and frugal...
Eps #61: The Most Surprising Things About Recording an Audio Book and How to do it Well
Have you ever had dreams of having recording an audio book - your book? Do you record a podcast and need some insight on the challenges of getting a great recording? Do you wish you had an insider's guide to the surprising things about the recording of audio books...
Why Negativity Is Inevitable, And What To Do About It
Did you know your brain is hardwired to highlight and hold on to negativity? Yep. Fun news, huh? Negativity Bias It's called negativity bias, and it serves a scientific purpose, by helping us identify potentially harmful situations quickly. It kept your ancestors from...
Episode #60: Connecting With Your Audience Through Words
Do you want to enhance the effectiveness of your ministry? Do you want to better navigate the journey between your story and the heart of your listeners? Do you want to uncover new ways to be used by God in your communication? God has created us for connection and has...
Building Up the Bones {How to Write a Book Series}
Crooked Buildings? Have you ever seen a crooked building? I don’t mean the dishonest kind of crooked—I’m talking about a cockeyed building that looks like one strong gust of wind will blow it right over. One of the key reasons a building gets to this point is the...
Why Your Audience Needs an Imperfect Speaker
Wow. That’s a story I don’t think I’d tell on myself, I thought after reading a confessional passage from Lysa TerKeurst’s book, Am I Messing Up My Kids? The thought popped into my mind unbidden, but once it was there I had to take time to examine it. Lysa, president...
Episode #59- Being the Boss: How to Hire and Fire
Have you ever found yourself without great help or stuck with someone who did not serve your ministry well? An employee in the wrong position is painful for all parties involved and our desire to avoid short term discomfort can cripple our ministry. Hosts and ministry...
Why Pre-orders Matter and How to Get Them
I have a confession. Prior to working in book marketing, I had NEVER pre-ordered a book. Gasp. Sorry to all the authors I loved and followed back then. I didn’t realize the difference it made. Pre-order sales help retailers take notice of your book, signaling them to...
Why You Need to Own Your Website and Blog
By Laura Christianson I clipped on my lapel mic, pressed “Play” on the digital recorder and took a deep breath. “Welcome to How to Create a Dynamite Website.” I noticed a few stragglers slipping in the door with worried looks on their faces. “What’s wrong?” I queried....
Eps #58: What to do when your spouse supports your calling but doesn’t understand (or is jealous of) it
Do you feel under-supported or defensive about your speaking or writing ministry by people you love? Does your spouse struggle to understand your ministry or fight envy regarding your ministry? This episode was made for you! Hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp...
How to Avoid the 4 Worst Lead Magnet Mistakes
It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Create a fabulous freebie. When someone gives you their email address, you give them your fabulous freebie. Everyone lives happily ever after. Sadly, there are many ways this process can go south. (I know because I've made pretty much...
6 Reasons Authors & Speakers Still Want Publishers
In an age when so many authors and speakers are finding success with self-publishing, people are asking more and more, "Why would I want a traditional publisher?" Here are six big reasons. 1. Objective validation To be "chosen" by a publisher means that a group of...
Eps #57 What Christian Speakers Hear {negative speaking interactions} and How to Handle it Part 2
Are you ever discouraged by the statements and questions you hear from event planners? Are you an event planner that wants to honor the speakers you want to hire? In this episode, speakers and authors Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp, candidly approach some of the...
LLC, S-Corp or None of the Above?
A few articles ago, we talked about how to know if your ministry is also a business or not. That’s a great start to know how best to protect yourself from unnecessary audit risk and maximize your potential profits, but there is a lot more to the story. An important...
How to Choose the Best Social Media Platforms for Your Business
Quick test: name as many social media platforms as you can in 10 seconds. And, go! There are literally dozens to choose from in today's world. Of course, there are a few we hear about often that are most commonly used. Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and...