In this podcast episode, the host welcomes Carla and Amber Jones, the mother-daughter duo behind Sweet Potato Jones, a family catering business in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carla, a registered nurse, shares how her passion for hosting led to the creation of the business.

Amber, a trained chef, discusses their journey and the significance of their business name.

They highlight their service to the community, including catering for local sports teams and corporations. The episode emphasizes the blend of faith, business, and ministry, showcasing how their culinary skills serve and impact others.

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00:00 Intro to the Podcast
Introducing the Monetize Your Ministry Summit and the upcoming podcast episode.

01:14 Introduction of Guests
Introduction of Carla and Amber Jones, co-founders of Sweet Potato Jones, and their background in the culinary industry.

03:14 Origin of Sweet Potato Jones
Carla and Amber share the story behind the name "Sweet Potato Jones" and its connection to their family and culinary specialty.

05:55 Carla's Journey into Culinary Industry
Carla discusses her background as a registered nurse and her transition into the culinary industry.

09:50 Amber's Journey into Culinary Industry
Amber shares her educational journey and how she found her passion for culinary arts and event planning.

14:09 Family History of Hosting and Catering
Carla and Amber discuss their family's history of hosting people in their home and how it influenced their catering and event planning business.

17:41 Ministry and Service in Culinary Business
Carla and Amber reflect on their business as a form of ministry, emphasizing the importance of serving others through their culinary services.

19:43 Challenges in Charging for Services
Amber discusses the challenges and considerations in determining fair compensation for their culinary and event planning services.

21:28 The Conversation about Pricing and Charging
Carla and Amber discuss the challenges of pricing and charging for their catering business and how their perception of value changed over time.

25:24 Offering Services for Those in Need
Carla shares a story of offering catering services free of charge to a family in need, discussing the impact of increased prices on their ability to provide support.

30:11 Challenges of Working with People in the Catering Industry
Carla and Amber discuss the difficulties of working with people in the catering industry, including rude and entitled behavior, and the importance of managing their reactions.

35:39 Representing Their Business and Faith Through Interactions
The conversation delves into the challenges of representing their business and faith through interactions with customers and the community, highlighting the need to maintain professionalism and respect.

36:14 The impact of starting a business based on ministry
The discussion explores the impact of starting a business based on ministry as a way to touch and impact more people, compared to traditional methods of evangelism.

40:36 Recommendations for dishes from Sweet Potato Jones
Carla and Amber recommend their favorite dishes, including vegetarian meatballs, sweet potato cinnamon rolls, and the soul food plate, showcasing the variety and creativity of their offerings.

42:57 How to connect with Sweet Potato Jones
Carla and Amber share how to connect with their catering business through Instagram and their website, providing easy access for potential customers.

43:24 Supporting Sweet Potato Jones
Encouragement to support the family catering business and its ministry-driven mission in the Charlotte area.

44:27 Encouragement to Serve
Encouraging listeners to take what they've learned and go increase their income and impact through ministry.

44:37 Podcast Conclusion
Closing remarks and information on accessing more episodes of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast.