Faith-Full Business: The Podcast for Christian Entrepreneurs

Becoming a "Jerusalem Entrepreneur" with Wouter Droppers

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Christians Should Own Real Estate w/ Rachel C. Swanson

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friends! This podcast features the INCREDIBLE story of author-turned-real estate investor, Rachel C. Swanson. We talk about her faith background, ...

Leo Marte

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we speak with a Certified Financial Planner and the owner of Abundant Advisors, Leo Marte. Leo is a fantastic brother in Christ who i...

Tobin Lehman

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tobin Lehmen is the Founder and Director of New North, a performance-based marketing agency on East Cost that specializes in helping B2B Tech Firms gr...

Don’t Create Complexity Where Simplicity Ought to Rule

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life is already complicated enough without making things more difficult than they need to be. This is especially true when it comes to work and busine...

Stop wearing busyness as a badge

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one thing us business people like to do, it's wear their busyness as a badge of honor. "I'm so busy!" they say. "I don't have time for this...

Data Driven Decision-Making [REVISITED]

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Data is all that matters. Your company or startup is unique. You offer products and services that nobody else does, you have a specific target market...

Time is Not Money

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that time is not money? I know, it's a hard concept to grasp, especially for businessmen who are always focused on the bottom line. But i...

Entrust Your Business to the Gentle and Lowly Jesus

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes feel like your business is a runaway train, careening out of control and headed for disaster? Are you at your wit's end, not knowing ...

5 Ways to Leverage "Spring Cleaning" in your Business

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Spring! The start of this season inspires a desire for most people to clean and organize their home. But what if you could use the same energy t...

Praying for Obedience and Leadership

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Obedience and leadership. Two words that don't usually go together.  I mean, who wants to be obedient? It's like being a mindless robot following ord...

The Role of Giving and Generosity in Your Business

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When most people think of the role of giving and generosity in business, they probably think about donations to charity or ways to give back to the co...

Connecting with your Clients Or Customers on a more Personal Level

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to connect with your clients or customers? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced, digitized world, it can be difficult to create ...

A Simple Reason Why Faith MUST Be a Part of Your Business

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a simple reason why faith must be part of your business: because it gives you an edge. When you add God to your business equation, you are tap...

The Importance of Doing the Right Things

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you have a problem in your business, do you ask yourself who should solve it for you? Or how should you solve it? If you're like most business pe...

Why your Blog is NOT your Company News Feed

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like most business owners and brands, you probably think of your blog as a way to share company news and updates with your audience. But if ...

The Amazing Power of Relationship Marketing [REVISITED]

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you already know everyone you need to know in order to get what you need and want?

The Desires of Your Heart

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered whether God really cared about what YOU want to do? There's a lot of teaching about following the Lord's will for your life and...

Grace and the Business Owner

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Bible say about grace? A lot. But in today's episode, we will specifically talk about how the concept of grace can help us put our best ...

A 3 Step Process for Overcoming Fear

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we’ve shared with you how to use fear to help you transform your future. Because fear is so powerful, it’s vital that, as Christians, w...

Using Fear to Transform Your Future

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we'll be talking about fear. Fear is a very powerful and motivating emotion. We use it all the time in our lives to motivate us into doing cert...

Transforming Your Business with the Power of Prayer

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are familiar with the concept of prayer, where we ask God to help us do something. It could be a prayer for guidance before making a decisi...

Wonderfully Made Nutrition with Victoria Coglianese

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christians come from all walks of life. And it's always interesting to know their story--how they ended up knowing the Lord and how they're making ani...

Content Marketing 101 for Business Owners: What is it, and why do I need it?

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Content marketing is one of the most important tools in your online marketing arsenal. It's a way to connect with your audience and build trust, which...

Instinctively Asking “Who?” Not “How?”

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs, I find that there’s always something new to be done. Technology is evolving, therefore, our client’s needs are evolving as well,...

Are You Willing to Surrender Your Business?

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of business, there is a continuous push to be bigger and better. To never give up control. But what if we surrendered our businesses to G...

Fix Your Routine with the Ideal Week

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our routines. We wake up, go to work, come home, maybe watch some tv, and then go to bed. It's comfortable and safe. But sometimes it's go...

Data Driven Decision-Making

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Data is all that matters. Your company or startup is unique. You offer products and services that nobody else does, you have a specific target market...

Pay Your Way to Play

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that one of the BEST ways to get ahead in business is to surround yourself with others whom you've PAID to learn from?

The NEW Way to Set Meaningful Goals for Christian Business Owners

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to reconcile the plan and sovereignty of God with your goal-setting and decision-making in your business? I KNOW I did! This new way o...

Future Focus

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When problems or opportunities arise in your business, how do you make time to fix or focus on them when you have so many competing priorities? In thi...

The Secret to Fixing Business Burnout (3 Practical Steps!)

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why did you get into business in the first place? Was it so that you could continue to answer to a boss? The TOUGHEST boss you've ever had? I don't th...

Ditch the Earbuds at Home

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a habit in your home life that keeps you from connecting well with your family? According to a biblical worldview, we have families to lea...

The Clarity of Minimization

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there just too much going on right now for you? Do you lack focus? Does it seem like you can't get ahead? You may need the clarity that comes from ...

One question to decide what kind of content you should produce

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Internet runs on content. If you’re thinking about content marketing, you need to ask this question first.

You Are Only the Co-Pilot

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you holding on too tightly?

Thank God for Work!

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some Labor Day reflections on the goodness of God and the goodness of work.

The Amazing Power of Relationship Marketing

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you already know everyone you need to know in order to get what you need and want?

What Will Your Business Do if You Get Hit by a Bus?

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does your business NEED you around to run it? What if you get hit by a bus?! Or, what if you just want to take a vacation?

Sell ONLY What You Can Control?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Question: Do you sell a deliverable or a result?

It’s Only Normal to You

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The curse of knowledge could singlehandedly DESTROY the very foundation of your business. What is it, and how can you push past it?

Christian Business is the New Ministry

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that you could have a MUCH bigger impact in the world for Christ by owning a business than with traditional ministry opportunities?

Trash, Transfer, Trim | Eliminate, Automate, Delegate

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the MOST practical simple systems I've used to make sure I'm doing the RIGHT task every day to move my business forward.

Kanban

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with project management? Kanban to the rescue! This system has helped companies of every size improves their processes and deliver pro...

Ghostwriter and Writing Mentor, Kent Sanders

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to write a book but don't consider yourself a good writer? My guest this week is Kent Sanders, a professional ghostwriter and com...

The 4D Mix

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 4DM helps you audit your time to figure out whether you're actually growing and running your business, or simply working as another technician. 

Chase People, Not Money with G. Michael Price

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a Christian business owner, have you ever felt the tension between a desire to help people and a desire to make money? According to author G. Micha...

ACDC

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ACDC is a business process that helps you identify what phase of your business needs to be fixed. It stands for: Attract Convert Deliver Collec...

The New One Minute Manager

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This "simple system" will help you TREMENDOUSLY when it comes to leading people, even if you've never managed anyone before.

You Need a Budget (Yes, You Do)

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most helpful "simple systems" I've ever encountered is called You Need a Budget (YNAB, for short). It is comprised of four rules:  Every...

Your Effective Hourly Rate (EHR)

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how to use the EHR to transform your business profitability:  Divide Filter Increase

The power of using systems to grow your business and your life

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder how to put what you’ve learned into action? In this episode, I introduce a series where we’ll be discussing some of the systems...

Lean Into Your Current Customers

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you serving your customers the vest best you can?

What you focus on will grow

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want a particular result in your life? I don't care what it is, here's the secret to getting it.

What DON’T You Want?

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's hard to know what you want. But we almost always know what we don't want. How can this distinction help your decision making?

The power of understanding

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling defeated or confused about something? So often in life and business, I find that my fear, confusion, and other negative feelings stem from sim...

Read with Speed

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time is the most important (and fleeting) asset that we have. Here are some tips I use to take in more information at one time.

What it takes to become a full time entrepreneur

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three simple words: Passion, proficiency, and patience.

What is your goal?

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If the goal is for your name to be in lights, CHANGE IT TODAY.

The business of prayer...

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to do business without first dealing with the business of prayer? In this episode, I share my own struggle with cultivating a consisten...

On Taking Responsibility

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons learned from recent decisions made at Basecamp.

The extra mile of excellence

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EVERYTHING is marketing. Including your product delivery. Do you do EXCELLENT work?

Watch the magician work

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why watching what people are doing is more important than listening to what they say. 

4 Aspects of the Educator Identity

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago we talked about the "Educator Identity." In a talk I heard over a year ago now, there was an excellent 4-part description given of a g...

Do the easy thing

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to get motivated to do something HARD? Cool---do the easy thing instead.

The Rule of Life

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like it's hard to get in a routine of worship and spiritual growth? I do! But I've recently learned of an ancient Christian spiritual prac...

The Educator Identity

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to become an educator and not just a doer. 

Why you don't need a business plan (and what you do need instead)

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll discuss why you need a VALUE LADDER instead of a business plan to get your idea off the ground. 

The freedom of entrepreneurship

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What my new dishwasher taught me about gratefulness and what truly matters in life. 

A reading hack that will help you more books in less time (it's not speed reading)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Books are AMAZING and have been a true source of enjoyment and learning for me over the years. So naturally, I want to know how to read MORE books in ...

Consume for mastery

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the content consumption secret that most creators don’t want you to know.

A bias toward fearlessness

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does Pokémon have to do with entrepreneurship? Find out in this episode of the podcast.

Email like Jesus

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus Christ was easily the best communicator and teacher to have ever walked the face of the earth. So while most of us already take our spiritual an...

Stop marketing to me! (Says the foolish entrepreneur)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't be a marketer that doesn't want to be marketed to.

A dead simple strategy to overcome overwhelm

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve no doubt experienced overwhelmed. I am about half a week into one of the most difficult weeks of my life… And...

Why you should NEVER fake it until you make it

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people worry needlessly about the content they are going to create, they feel as though they have to be an expert before they can start sharing. ...

Just share what you’re learning

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does it stress you out to think about having to create content for your business? It used to stress me out big time! Then I realized all the content I...

Not How—but Who

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs are often very driven and motivated, and are eager to learn new things in order to take their business to the next level. However, as I...

About my Crocs....

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most business owners struggle to tell good stories, but what they don’t realize is how crucial storytelling really is! Using both a funny and more ...

The importance of CONSISTENTLY doing good work

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was recently reading a book by a couple of business influencers who shocked me when they said they never set goals! More on what they meant in this...

Don’t wait until your hear from God

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, I think many of us have a very skewed idea of how prayer and getting closer to God works in our lives and in our business. In this epi...

Attention equals importance

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am back! It’s been a long time, but I have something to share with you today that I think will be very helpful and you are on business. Did you kn...

RANT: compete on value, not price!

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to rectify the single biggest mistake you’re probably making in your business.

What is the belief that holding you back?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In each area of our lives, there are beliefs and assumptions that we hold, and many times they are not even true. You need to identify what those are,...

Read less books (kinda...)

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This one trick can radically change how much information you retain from reading a book.

Gardening

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to be good at business even if you’re bad at gardening.

The power of noticing

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a super power that would allow you to step outside of your current situation and view it with a fresh set of eyes? There is.

Drink your own Kool-Aid

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why you need to constantly be showing other people why you do what you do, and how you do it.

A “superhero” trick to turn your problems into solutions

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An unlikely lesson learned from an unlikely superhero.

Sometimes things don’t work. And that’s okay.

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to become frustrated when things aren’t working the way you expect them to… I totally understand. However some things are just not go...

The only question you need to answer to have a thriving business and a thrilling life

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to share something with you about an exciting experience I had over the weekend, coupled with an awesome insight I learned just this morning ...

QUIT LIVING IN THE PAST!

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No show notes.

Enough is NOT enough!

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This might be the most important podcast episode I have ever recorded.

Question your most basic assumptions

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are those assumptions that you hold so deeply and cherish so much that you thought you would never question them? Admittedly, I have a few of th...

Do you need to rearrange?

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business going stale? Believe it or not, you may need to reevaluate some things and rearrange some of your priorities. I explain what I mean i...

God is not your silent business partner

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the role that God plays as it relates to the success of your business is crucial to having… Well, a successful business!

For the love of writing

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do what you WANT to do.

That’s not my calling!

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why saying “no” to opportunities is not only okay, but necessary.

Having “Aha!’s”

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the key to doing more business and creating better content in 2020 and beyond.

Russell

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts about a friend and mentor I lost last week.