Is it news to anyone that clients and customers are the heart of every business? Fail to please them, and your business will hit the rocks. For clergy, of course, the same principle adheres: sermons and church activities must connect with the congregation and potential new parishioners or the …
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Relax — It’s Not About You!
Nope. It's not about you! I hope you find that liberating. Whether you're striving to discern your purpose in life or the purpose and vision for your business... it's not about you. Whether you're preparing to speak at your daughter's athletic banquet or your local Chamber of Commerce... it's …
Getting It All Done: Motivation and Discipline for the Women of Faith (Jory Fisher & Julie Fleming)
Even the most purpose-driven person will, at times, find herself dragging. When you make promises to yourself but don’t keep them, you know you need a dose of something… Motivation? Discipline? Willpower? A stronger vision or purpose? Join Jory and Julie as they discuss what it really takes to …
15 “Shalts” to Help You Fulfill Your Calling as a Purpose-Guided Entrepreneur
Ever written down what you need to do to fulfill your calling as a purpose-guided entrepreneur? Please tell us what would be on your "Shalt List" in the Comment Box below. I'll get us started... To Be Successful as a Purpose-Guided Entrepreneur, Thou Shalt ~ 1. Nurture thy faith in God. …
How to Stand Out from the Crowd (Jory Fisher & Julie Fleming)
Does your business have a lot of competition? If so, that’s good news, because it means that there’s plenty of demand for the kind of product or service you offer. It also means that you have to find a way to stand out from the crowd of your competitors, to distinguish what’s unique about you in a …
A Positive Attitude Changes Everything
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." ~ William James (1842 - 1910) Perhaps you need an attitude adjustment? I know I've had to alter my attitude once or thrice as a service-providing entrepreneur. This …
Whom shall we serve? How to determine your target market without fear or lack (Jory Fisher & Julie Fleming)
It’s the question every entrepreneur faces right after deciding what kind of business to launch: whom shall I serve? Good marketing requires specificity so that your ideal client will realize you’re speaking to her or him. But it can be a challenging process to identify specifically the audience you …