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Niqueea Sykes is SEO queen and expert on Pinterest. In this episode, we talk about how she ended up offering SEO services as a business (did she always wanted to be an entrepreneur and travel blogger?) and we explore how Pinterest works and if it’s something for your business.

What we discussed in this episode:

• 02:15 – Niqueea’s story of how she started The Marketing Prophet
• 04:28 – Which countries did Niqueea travel to?
• 05:30 – Did she always know that she was an entrepreneur or did God call her to it?
• 09:20 – One failure/mistake Niqueea made 
• 12:18 – When is it the right move to use Pinterest?
• 15:50 – Difference in using Pinterest for service-based businesses vs product-based businesses
• 17:50 – Tips and tricks and tools: how can you use pinterest to get leads, traffic to website, etc.
• 28:25 – Free resources from Niqueea and where to contact her

Mentioned:

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/niqueea

Website: https://themarketingprophet.com/

https://themarketingprophet.com/links/   

Free stock images: https://pixabay.com/

 1 Corinthians 12

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Interested in combining for-profit and non-profit? Liliya will share her story of how she did it.

We talked about:

• 2:04 Who is Liliya Valihun and why did she start Hebron (for profit and not for profit)?
• 5:33 Do the graduates of Hebron Acadamy cross borders?
• 6:50 Current situation in Ukraine (End of February 2023)
• 12:14 If listeners want to build a charity and a for-profit too, which one should come first? (more insights on how Liliya and her husband build Herbon Soft and Hebron Acadamy)
• 19:11 Liliya shares the reasons why they started a for-profit
• 21:23 Was there ever a setback in your entrepreneurial journey that made you want to give up? How did you overcome it?
• 27:23 One important tip/advice if you want to take Liliya’s route and want solid spiritual support
• 29:19 How can people help Hebron Soft and Hebron IT Academy31:54 Ways to contact Liliya Valihun and Hebron

Mentioned:

[email protected]

Phone: +1 7604701364 

https://hebronsoft.com/

https://hebron-academy.com/en/home/

About the results of Hebron Academy: https://youtu.be/1Ew7th4cS6I

The mission of Hebron: https://youtu.be/vV8JkDwLB0E

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Pierce Brantley is a husband, father, and Christian entrepreneur. He is the best-selling author of Not Your Job, Calling, Power Love Sound Mind, and Creating Heroes and his thoughts are  featured in publications like Forbes, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and The Gospel Coalition. Through his work, he has helped thousands of business owners and F500s create companies that innovate and achieve their goals through better management and inspired thinking. When he’s not speaking, consulting, or writing his next book, you can find him at the park with his kids or enjoying a good cigar.

3 Bible verses to chew on, lessons to apply to your business, and much more will be waiting for you in this episode.

What we discussed:

• 1:27 What’s Pierce’s story?
• 7:27 When did Pierce decide to write books?
• 10:41 What is a Kingdom Driven business exactly?
• 17:18 Why is God silent about my business?
• 25:25 Two examples from Pierce’s life to support what he’s saying
• 34:22 Do you stop until God answers?
• 37:51 An example of faith in adversity
• 38:55 A note on delegation, the topic of Pierce’s newest book Not Your Job
• 41:13 How to reach out to Pierce or learn more

Mentioned:

1 Peter 2:9 

Proverbs 25:2

Donald Miller

Hebrews 11:6

https://piercebrantley.co/

https://www.facebook.com/piercebrantley

Book: https://nyj.piercebrantley.co/buy-not-your-job/

Not Your Job direct ordering link:

amzn.to/3VsmnPf

Bible Plan: Mastering Time Management as a Solopreneur: Insights from Jesus

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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.

On this episode of the Practical Ministry Podcast, Tracy shares an update on her year so far, including her focus on business development and aligning her values with her messaging. She also talks about how God answered a long-standing prayer but revealed new challenges as she faced becoming an empty nester. Tracy defines ‘spiritual maturity’ and highlights the importance of intentionally harnessing our thoughts to achieve the peace that God promises. She commits to taking every thought captive through the practice of "interruption" and emphasizes the importance of sharing personal testimony. 

Tune in for this insightful discussion and, of course, Tracy's inspiring call to action in this episode.

Scriptures for the Year:

     2 Corinthians 12:9

• But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
   

     Romans 12:2

• Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes

You’re Only Human by Kelly Kapic

Jesus Revolution Movie

Tracy’s Audio Engineer/Segment Producer: Ezio Perfetto Backbeat Media

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There's no shame in admitting that you are regularly distracted. Jane is as well. 
But if she wants to become a Christ-like solopreneur, she needs to deal with that like Jesus dealt with distractions.

In this short snippet, she shares her insights and a couple of great hacks to gain more focus. Pick whichever you want and apply it to your workday routine.

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Books: Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

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Successful entrepreneur Shay Cochrane is the pioneer of a 16-hour work week, who believes and practices the 20/80 principle in her business and every area of her life. Dive in and learn some tips on how to make it work for you too!

What we discussed in this episode:

• 02:13 – Who is Shay and how did she start out with photography and Social Squares?
• 07:32 – Did Shay feel called to entrepreneurship?
• 09:11 – How was it like during the hard season of starting the business?
• 13:08 – What’s the story and the reason behind creating a 16-hour workweek?
• 17:25 – How can others get started with the 16-hour work week?
• 25:25 – What if you want to delegate but can’t afford it?
• 26:35 – What has been a mistake/failure that taught Shay a lot?
• 31:35 – Where can people go to know more about Shay?

Mentioned:

Social Squares - https://www.socialsquares.com/

SC Stock Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SCstockshop

Official website: https://www.shaycochrane.com/

Greg Cochrane, Recording Revolution - https://www.recordingrevolution.com/

The 80/20 Guide for doing the analysis - https://www.socialsquares.com/ceo/

Instagram - @SocialSquares - https://www.instagram.com/socialsquares/

Instagram – @ShayCochrane - https://www.instagram.com/shaycochrane/

To enjoy 10% off of your membership, use the code “work” when you sign up at Social Squares

Episode with Greg Cochrane, Generating Passive Income - https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/013-generating-passive-income-with-graham-cochrane

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Is TikTok a once-in-a-decade opportunity? Expert social media coach and digital creator, Alex Hitt will tell you. And he'll share super useful tips for starting with and using TikTok.

After listening to this episode, you can decide whether or not TikTok is a channel you should use for your business and you'll know how to get started and fly within weeks!

What we discussed in this episode:

• 01:25 – Alex’s impressive story leading up to becoming a TikTok Strategy coach
• 07:12 – Why should/shouldn’t you use TikTok? 
• 12:16 – How is TikTok different from the other social media apps?
• 13:40 – Some insightful tips about using TikTok as a newbie
• 25:25  – How to reach out to Alex and join his events

Mentioned:

Episode Instagram vs. TikTok: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/059-instagram-vs-tiktok-with-lifecoach-jesse

Hook, Story, Offer method (by Russel Branson, co-founder of ClickFunnels)

UGC - User Generated Content / https://blog.hootsuite.com/user-generated-content-ugc/

Tiktok’s sophisticated in-app video editor Capcut: https://www.capcut.com/

www.CreatorNetworking.com – free every other Thursday

Tiktok - @creator_tutorials / https://www.tiktok.com/@creator_tutorials

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Izhola Djembo is a children's book author, podcast host, and recently a certified Christian life coach. She shares about her journey of living out God’s calling. Becoming a children’s book author wasn’t something she dreamed of. 

This episode is perfect for you if you who want to know about God’s way of revealing calling. Izhola has a good way of describing how God works in her life particular, but it’s a way that can be applied to your life as well.

What we discussed in this episode:

• 01:36 – Izhola’s story of how she came to Christ
• 06:24 – How God showed Izhola her calling
• 11:22 – How does Izhola translate her calling into practical ways?
• 15:07 – Was there a specific failure or mistake that she made that taught her a lot in her entrepreneurial endeavors?
• 18:40 - What the podcast “Gracefully broken” is about
• 21:15 - Where we can find Izhola’s books and podcast

Mentioned:

Isaiah 58:12 - Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

Podcast: Gracefully Broken with Izhola

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Psalm 71:15-18 - My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come; I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone. O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.

www.lesmotsdadriel.com

Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/lesmotsdadriel     

IG - https://www.instagram.com/lesmotsdadriel

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lesmotsdadriel

Podcast snippet episode about God revealing calling: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/021-4-ways-god-reveals-calling

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Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.

Today's episode is about Tracy being burned out and how she moved away from that. She has learned how to be more aligned with God and discern what is God's will.

2 Cor. 12:9

Romans 12:1-2

Quote from Glorify app: “Stay focused on the direction that God has shown you, not the distraction that keeps calling out to you.”

Mizumi School of Karate

Backbeat Media

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“Hone Your Craft” and “Talk to Your Audience”, that’s how we can summarize this episode. Though, there is much more to listen to like God using YOU specifically with your gifts and talents to run your business your way. So tune in and learn about the other things we discussed. 

What we discussed in this episode:

• 02:01 – Who is Wendy Speake, and what is her story?
• 06:06 – Ups and downs in the solopreneurship journey
• 06:45 – Where did the message “hone your craft” come from?
• 09:11 – Wendy keeps coming back to these three things
• 10:08 – Was it a conscious decision or was it motherhood that forced Wendy to move from being an actress to being a writer?
• 12:46 – The story behind the 40-Day books: 40-Day Sugar Fast, 40-Day Social Media Fast, and 40-Day Feast
• 15:40 – Wendy’s biggest piece of advice
• 19:14 – Wendy’s ideas about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
• 26:10 – How God uses your personality for your specific work
• 28:22 – Being a solopreneur doesn’t mean you’ll have to fly solo
• 30:45 – A teaser about the new book
• 34:00 – If you feel like you might need to fast from social media, listen to the last couple of minutes of this podcast

Mentioned:

https://wendyspeake.com

New Book: https://wendyspeake.com/40-day-feast/

Book: Triggers https://wendyspeake.com/triggers/

Book: Parenting Scripts https://wendyspeake.com/parenting-scripts/

Wendy’s Books - https://wendyspeake.com/books/

Sign up for the sugar fast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769909659899118

www.later.com

Podcast Episode with Jordan Raynor: https://born-to-fly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/014-why-you-should-become-a-master-of-one-with-jordan-raynor)

Wendy’s Books on Barnes and Noble

Wendy’s Books on Amazon.com

The Accountability Community “Born to Fly” for Christian Solopreneurs https://borntofly.faith/

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