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One Simple Change That Can Change Everything
I talk to speakers and authors about metrics all the time. The message is simple enough: you need to know your numbers. Marcus Lemonis from CNBC’s “The Profit” has made that clear. But what number is important? And what number will really drive a positive change?...
Eps #54: Responsible Authenticity as a Christian Communicator
Have you ever wondered when it is right to tell a hard story? Are you afraid of oversharing with your readers and/or audience? Authenticity is the call of arms right now for writers and speakers, but responsible authenticity is really important. God allows us to go...
11 Things Happy Authors Don’t Do
Some authors are mildly successful but still happy. Some aren't even published yet, but they're still content with their journey. Other authors have great success, yet are still pretty unhappy. What makes the difference? How do we avoid behaviors and circumstances...
How Strong Speakers Can Learn to be Great Writers
"You write just like you speak!" It's the Ultimate Compliment. And for over a decade, I've heard people say it to Kathi. They told her so often, and I agreed with them so completely, that I accepted it as fact. So when it came time to write our most recent...
Eps #53: Developing a Killer Speaker Page
Is your speaking ministry in need of a lift? Does your website lackluster in the area of your speaking page? In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp, tout the benefits of a speaker page and how you can create this fabulous tool for your speaking ministry...
5 Simple Steps to Creating Blog Posts Your Readers Will Love
Do you struggle to write blog posts? I do too. Five Key Steps Here are 5 key steps to writing an impactful blog post. I stare at a blank screen a lot less when I follow these 5 steps 1. Brainstorm First, brainstorm ten articles. You’re only writing one article, so why...
Finding Tools to Maximize Your Time
Welcome back to the little piece of the internet where I share my experiences as a CPA for creative entrepreneurs. Every month, I share some of the more common questions or challenges I have seen over the past decade. This month, I want to talk about finding the best...
Eps #52: How to Partner with Others In Ministry (Without Losing Your Mind or the Relationship)
Are you embarking on a new partnership in your ministry? Are you dissatisfied with the ministry partnership in which you are currently serving? Hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt have both enjoyed rich partnerships that have fostered their success and pointed them...
Social Media 101
Let's play a game. C’mon! Indulge me, okay? Social media. When you hear these two words, what is your reaction? Do your muscles tense? Are you smiling? Do you scoff? However, you (or your body) responded, social media is a reality you must contend with if you choose a...
How to Face an Empty Speaking Calendar
I’m a speaker, but there have been times when I wasn’t being asked to speak. Before I launch into solutions, is it safe to tell you that I felt a little shame typing out that statement? After all, I’m part of a national ministry with a huge platform, and I’m a speaker...
How to Write a Book
When I was 14 years old, I dreamed of writing a book. It would be about a horse, and a young girl going through a difficult time. I had always liked to read and people said I had a way with words. Writing was something I didn’t have to work at too much and the words...
Eps. #51 Speaker Travel Tips, part 2
(Explore) whatever is going to help you be “on” when you need to be on…
Creativity Under a Deadline
We’ve all heard that “Deadlines are the enemy of creativity.” Yet we have deadlines, and we want to be creative. How do we walk that particular tight-rope? Not too long ago I needed to pull together a proposal for my High-Tech employer that I knew would be a bit...
How to Lay the Foundation for a Successful Book Launch
Authors sell books, and books sell best when they launch well. As a book launch manager, I work with authors at all stages of the process. In my experience, the difference between books that launch well and those that have trouble gaining momentum is the time and...
When Does a Pre-Author, Pre-Speaker Need a Website and Blog?
By Laura Christianson I received the following email this week: “I’ve been blogging for about a year, mainly as a hobby and to test my ideas on a small-but-real audience. I’m hoping to publish a book in the next couple of years, and I want to start speaking, too....