In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry Podcast”, Kymone tackles the challenges of balancing a full-time job while building a business. He shares personal experiences and offers actionable advice to help listeners manage their time effectively. Key strategies discussed include prioritizing tasks, creating a realistic schedule, staying focused, and seeking help from family or community members. Kymone emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and celebrating progress, no matter how small. The episode concludes with a motivational call to action and a special offer of a PDF planner to aid listeners in organizing their tasks. Follow the podcast on IG: @monetizeyourministry Follow Kymone on IG: @kymonehinds Visit our website: http://monetizeyourministrypodcast.com/

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In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, host Kymone Hinds tackles the challenge of monetizing ministry without feeling inauthentic or salesy. He debunks the myth that selling compromises integrity and emphasizes that selling can be a form of service. Kymone shares practical strategies, including shifting the mindset from selling to serving, sharing personal stories to build connections, and educating potential clients before selling. The episode aims to help those in ministry generate income while maintaining their mission to serve others. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe for more insights and join Kymone’s upcoming workshop.

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00:00 Introduction to Selling
Kymone discusses the discomfort of selling and introduces the episode's focus on monetizing ministry.

00:21 Welcome to the Podcast
Kymone welcomes listeners to the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast.

00:50 The Importance of Serving
Kymone emphasizes the need for income to enhance the ability to serve others effectively.

02:12 The Myth of Authenticity in Selling
Kymone addresses the myth that selling compromises authenticity and integrity.

04:17 Mindset Shift: Selling is Helping
Kymone explains that selling is a natural part of life and can be viewed as helping others.

07:40 Step 1: Shift to Serving, Not Selling
Kymone encourages a mindset focused on serving others rather than just selling.

12:07 The Power of Personal Stories
Kymone highlights the importance of sharing personal stories to connect with potential customers.

15:14 Step 3: Educate Before You Sell
Kymone discusses the value of providing free education to build trust before selling.

19:25 Recap of Selling Without Feeling Salesy
Kymone summarizes the key steps to sell authentically and effectively.

20:20 Closing Remarks
Kymone thanks listeners and encourages them to share the episode and visit the podcast website

In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, Kymone discusses the best business to start in 2025, highlighting the potential of service-based coaching or consulting. Kymone outlines the benefits, such as low startup costs, flexible schedules, and leveraging existing skills. Practical steps are provided to help listeners identify their strengths, define their target audience, and create a simple offer. Real-life success stories are shared to inspire listeners. The episode concludes with an invitation to a free workshop aimed at helping individuals make their first $5,000 in 60 days.

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00:00 Introduction to the Best Business
Overview of the best business idea for 2025 and its benefits.

00:22 Welcome to the Podcast
Introduction to the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast by Speaker 2.

00:50 Exciting Episode Announcement
Host expresses excitement about the episode and its potential impact on listeners.

01:07 Call to Subscribe
Encouragement to subscribe on various platforms, highlighting past interviews and episodes.

01:50 Free Workshop Invitation
Invitation to register for a workshop on making the first $5,000 in 60 days.

03:22 Importance of Making Money
Discussion on the necessity of validating a business by earning income.

04:20 Overcoming Business Myths
Addressing the myth that a unique idea is needed for success in business.

05:21 Service-Based Coaching Introduction
Introduction to service-based coaching or consulting as the best business idea for 2025.

06:17 Need for Coaches
Emphasis on the demand for coaches and the benefits of having one.

07:18 Benefits of Coaching Businesses
Discussion on low startup costs, flexible schedules, and leveraging existing skills.

09:22 Global Coaching Industry Statistics
Highlighting the growth of the coaching industry and its potential for new business.

10:24 Three Steps to Start a Coaching Business
Introduction to three actionable steps for starting a coaching or consulting business.

10:44 Identifying Core Strengths
Encouragement to identify personal strengths and passions as a starting point.

11:44 Defining Target Audience
Importance of selecting a target audience to effectively serve and market to.

12:51 Creating a Simple Offer
Advice on developing clear packages and offers for coaching services.

15:05 Packaging Coaching Services
Discussion on different formats for coaching services and how to present them.

16:09 Success Stories
Examples of successful coaches who started with their existing knowledge.

19:29 Encouragement to Start a Business
Final encouragement for listeners to take action on starting a coaching business.

20:14 Closing Remarks and Workshop Reminder
Wrap-up of the episode and reminder to register for the upcoming workshop.

In this live episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, Kymone shares the top three mistakes he made when starting his business to help others avoid similar pitfalls. The episode emphasizes the importance of taking action despite fears, valuing personal experiences, and anticipating setbacks. He encourages audience engagement through comments and promotes an upcoming workshop titled "How to Make Your First 5K in 60 Days." The episode aims to motivate aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing personal insights and practical advice for overcoming common challenges in business.

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(00:04) Introduction to the Episode
The speaker welcomes viewers to a live episode discussing business mistakes and encourages engagement.

(01:18) The Importance of Taking Action
Discussion on overcoming fear of mistakes and the necessity of taking action in business.

(05:16) Mistake 1: Lack of Clarity on Audience
The speaker shares the first mistake: not being clear on who to serve and the problem to solve.

(11:39) Mistake 2: Undervaluing Past Experience
The speaker discusses undervaluing personal experience and how it can impact business success.

(17:12) Mistake 3: Not Anticipating Setbacks
The speaker emphasizes the importance of anticipating setbacks and maintaining resilience in business.

(21:22) Mistake 1: Underestimating Past Experience
Emphasizes the value of personal experiences and stories in business.

(22:36) Mistake 2: Not Anticipating Setbacks
Discusses the inevitability of setbacks and the importance of quick recovery.

(23:35) Encouragement to Engage
Encourages listeners to share their own mistakes and lessons learned.

(24:29) Workshop Promotion: First 5K in 60 Days
Promotes an upcoming workshop aimed at helping others generate income quickly.

(25:35) Value of Experiences and Gifts
Highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing one's own talents.

(26:26) Encouragement to Share and Subscribe
Encourages listeners to share the episode and subscribe for more content.

In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, I addressed the misconception that not everyone can be an entrepreneur, emphasized that entrepreneurship is about problem-solving and encouraged listeners to identify and solve problems in their daily lives. The episode highlights overcoming self-doubt, the importance of serving others, and the idea that expertise is not a prerequisite for starting a business.

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Visit our website: http://monetizeyourministrypodcast.com/

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
Introduction to the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast and its purpose.

00:30 Creating a Movement
Discussion on the mission to monetize ministry and provide valuable business tips.

01:11 The Myth of Entrepreneurship
Addressing the belief that not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship.

03:19 Upcoming Free Workshop
Announcement of a free workshop titled "How to Make Your First 5K in 60 Days."

05:29 Case Study: Dr. Myron Edmonds
Sharing a success story of a pastor who built a six-figure business.

06:27 Entrepreneurs as Problem Solvers
Defining entrepreneurship as the ability to identify and solve problems.

10:52 You Don’t Need to Be an Expert
Encouragement that expertise is not required to start a business.

12:54 Things You Need to Start
Clarification on essential items needed to begin a business versus what can wait.

14:51 Focus on Serving Others
Emphasizing that business is about serving others, not just personal gain.

17:10 Encouragement to Start
Kymone motivates listeners, emphasizing that they can start a business by solving problems.

18:10 The Importance of Serving
Discussion on the value of serving others and providing solutions that lead to meaningful change.

18:13 Announcement of Free Workshop
Details about an upcoming free workshop on making $5K in 60 days without traditional marketing.

19:16 Workshop Insights
Kymone shares what attendees will learn, focusing on practical strategies without needing a website or ads.

19:36 Call to Share
Encouragement to share the episode with others who may doubt their entrepreneurial potential.

19:36 Closing Remarks
Kymone thanks listeners and promotes the podcast's website and platforms for more information.

In this podcast episode, the host discusses the theme of discovering one's purpose with guest Clestine Herbert, a purpose coach, international speaker, and author. Clestine Herbert shares her journey from engineering to coaching, sparked by being laid off on her birthday. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, faith, and divine guidance in uncovering one's God-given purpose. The conversation highlights practical steps for mindset transformation, the significance of belief over doubt, and success stories from Clestine's coaching practice. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Clestine for further guidance on living boldly in alignment with their purpose.

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Visit Clestine’s website: www.MyPurposeCoach.com

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00:00 Intro to the Podcast
The host introduces the episode's theme of discovering and clarifying one's God-given purpose.

00:26 Guest Introduction
Clestine Herbert, the purpose coach, is welcomed to the podcast.

00:44 Clestine's Background
The host shares Clestine's credentials and her mission to help women of faith find their purpose.

02:09 Clestine's Adventurous Spirit
Clestine reveals her adventurous side, sharing experiences like flying a glider plane.

04:19 Engineering Career Journey
Clestine discusses her initial passion for teaching and her eventual shift to engineering.

05:36 Realization of Wrong Career
After two years in engineering, Clestine realizes she's in the wrong field and seeks guidance.

06:41 Engineering Specialization
Clestine explains her specialization in electrical and industrial engineering, working in medical devices.

07:28 Struggle with Career Choice
The host questions whether financial stability influenced Clestine's decision to stay in engineering.

09:20 Laid Off on Her Birthday
Clestine recounts the experience of being laid off on her birthday and how she coped.

10:03 Finding Peace in Job Loss
Despite the shock of being laid off, Clestine felt a profound peace and assurance from God.

12:22 Navigating the Transition
Clestine shares her emotional journey and how she sought God's guidance after losing her job.

14:37 Recurring Dream and Direction
Clestine discusses a recurring dream that confirmed her calling to preach and move to Florida.

16:35 Decision to Start a Business
Clestine reveals her decision to pursue speaking and coaching as her new career path.

18:52 Leaving the Nonprofit
She describes the anxiety of leaving her job but felt compelled to follow God's direction.

19:56 Starting from Scratch
Clestine shares her initial struggles in building her speaking and coaching business.

21:06 The Importance of a Renewed Mind
Clestine emphasizes the need for a renewed mindset to fulfill God's purpose in one's life.

22:47 Mindset Importance
Discussion on the significance of mindset work for people of faith, highlighting affirmation practices.

23:41 Transforming Thoughts
Clestine emphasizes the need to renew the mind and align thoughts with God's word.

27:10 Belief vs. Doubt
Exploration of how doubt can overshadow faith and the importance of nurturing belief.

30:43 Awareness of Thoughts
Encouragement to recognize personal belief systems and their impact on actions and decisions.

35:04 Systematic Approach
Clestine shares how her engineering background influences her systematic approach in coaching.

36:32 Connecting with Clestine
Information on how to schedule a free consultation with Clestine for coaching services.

37:59 Faith and Doubt Formula
Clestine presents a biblical formula: faith plus no doubt equals success in achieving goals.

40:37 Encouragement to the Audience
The host wraps up with encouragement for listeners to focus on faith and God's plans for them.

In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, Kymone interviews Ashley Nicole Kirkwood, a former federal trial lawyer turned successful entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Ashley shares her journey of leaving a high-paying law job to start her own business, emphasizing the importance of faith, discomfort, and hard work. She offers practical advice for aspiring speakers on leveraging personal networks, developing clear pitching strategies, and confidently setting higher fees. Ashley's story highlights that one does not need to start at the bottom and can effectively transition from ministry to the marketplace with the right mindset and dedication.

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Visit Ashley Nicole Kirkwood’s website:https://www.speakyourwaytocash.com/


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00:00 Introduction to Ashley Nicole Kirkwood
Kymone introduces Ashley, highlighting her expertise and the focus of the episode on transitioning ministry into the marketplace.

01:05 Ashley’s Background
Ashley shares her journey from a federal trial lawyer to an entrepreneur and speaker, detailing her initial struggles.

02:00 Leaving a High-Paying Job
Ashley discusses her decision to leave a $300,000 job for entrepreneurship due to dissatisfaction and stress at her new firm.

02:49 Starting Speak Your Way to Cash'
Ashley recounts launching her first event, which grew from ten attendees to hundreds, emphasizing its success and impact.

04:28 The Income Impact Continuum
Ashley explains her belief that increased income leads to greater impact, sharing her philosophy on helping others.

06:08 Faith and Discomfort in Entrepreneurship
Ashley reflects on how discomfort and faith drove her to leave her stable job and pursue her own business.

08:06 Divine Intervention in Career Choices
Ashley shares her belief that God guided her to entrepreneurship by removing job opportunities, pushing her to create her own path.

12:07 First Six Months of Struggle
Ashley discusses the challenges of her first six months in business, emphasizing the importance of building a sales pipeline.

13:19 Lessons Learned in Business Growth
Ashley shares insights on personal growth and the necessity of hard work and discipline in entrepreneurship.

17:12 Advice for Securing Speaking Gigs
Ashley provides practical tips for aspiring speakers on leveraging personal networks and developing a clear pitching strategy.

18:24 Average Speaker Rates
Discussion on average speaking fees and strategies for setting your rates higher.

19:09 Confidence in Pricing
Importance of believing in your worth when proposing speaking fees.

20:19 Value Justification
Understanding the value you bring to organizations and how to justify your rates.

21:13 Selling Yourself
Emphasis on the importance of self-belief and excitement in selling your offers.

22:01 Iterating Offers
Advice on improving your offers to boost confidence and sales potential.

22:54 Balancing Job and Business
Discussion on managing a job while developing a business offer.

23:46 Understanding Value
The need to know your value in relation to the market and your expertise.

25:14 Faith in Business Growth
Ashley shares how her faith has influenced her business growth and content.

26:12 Responsibility of Faith Sharing
The importance of being responsible when discussing faith in a business context.

27:08 Guidance from the Holy Spirit
How understanding the Holy Spirit's role can impact decision-making and business growth.

28:05 Prayer and Business Decisions
The significance of inviting God into daily business decisions for better outcomes.

30:12 Final Thoughts on Growth
Summation of key points on improving offers and deepening faith for business success.

30:52 Upcoming Event Announcement
Information on the "Black Women Sell" event happening from October 3rd to 5th.