Hey Friend,

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with Crystal P. Sherrill, and her story is such an inspiration! After 17 years in corporate, she realized her gift for organization, strategy, and structure wasn’t being fully used. Feeling creatively stifled, she made the bold decision to pivot and start a service-based business centered around planning, operations, and systems. 🙌🏽

Crystal shared how hitting a standstill in her career turned into the breakthrough she needed. Her journey is a powerful reminder that when one door closes, the right one will open—if you’re willing to walk through it.

As Crystal puts it, “Sometimes we can over-spiritualize things… God is telling us to make a move, and we won’t make the move because we’re looking for confirmation after confirmation.”

In this episode, we dove deep into the operational secrets that can transform your business. Here’s what we discussed:

Key Takeaways That Will Change Your Business:

Crystal also shared her FREE “6 Pillars of Operational Excellence” course—get it now at www.cpsandcompany.com.

Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode. Hit play now and start building the business you’ve been dreaming of!

Connect with Crystal P. Sherill

What’s starting and running a service-based business with your spouse like? Let me tell you—it’s an adventure! As Osi and I celebrate 19 years of marriage this week, we’re pulling back the curtain on our journey as partners in life and business.

This episode is as raw and real as it gets. We’re talking about the good, the challenging, and even the downright messy parts of mixing marriage and entrepreneurship—including our only irreconcilable difference. 

Here’s what we’re diving into:

🎙️ What you’ll walk away with:

Curious how we’ve made it work for nearly two decades? Tune in to this episode of Start That Business to hear the lessons we’ve learned—and some we’re still learning—along the way! 

Connect with Osi Ukomadu

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Are you ready to let go of the all-or-nothing mindset and finally build habits that stick? 🙌

In this episode, we’re breaking down a game-changing way to stay consistent without the stress of chasing perfection.

Here’s what we’re chatting about:

Key Takeaways:

Pro Tip: Forget perfection. Show up when you can, how you can. Progress, no matter how messy, always beats standing still.

Ready to redefine consistency? Hit play and let’s make habit-building work for you!

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Are you ready to streamline your focus and start your service business? I’d love to help you take the next step!

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Hey Friends, 

Life can get crazy, right? But what if those tough seasons you're navigating could become the catalyst for your biggest dreams? Yes, it’s possible—and in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to make it happen.  

I’m sharing:  

Here’s a sneak peek at the 4 game-changing strategies I covered:  

1. Be Still and Recognize God’s Presence 

2. Replace "Work-Life Balance" for a Priority Mindset**  

3. Create Small Pockets of Time to work on your priority

4. Move Quickly When God Says Go  

Sometimes your biggest breakthroughs happen in the middle of the storm.  

God has already equipped you to start that business—it’s time to step into it, even if life feels messy. You’ve got this!

Next Steps

Are you ready to streamline your focus and start your service business? I’d love to help you take the next step!

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Hey friends!

The final part of the Burnout Series is here, and it's packed with biblical strategies to help you overcome burnout as a service-based entrepreneur. You don't want to miss this!

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Counting the cost before starting your business

Here are the key takeaways:

Count the Cost: Consider how much time, money, and support you have before diving in. Planning makes all the difference.

Trust God's Plan: Lean on God's wisdom—He knows the way even when we don’t.

Stay Focused: No need to compare yourself to others. Stay grounded in what God’s called you to do right now.

Listen to the Holy Spirit: He’ll help you stay within your limits and guide your steps.

Give Your Burdens to Jesus: Feeling worn out? Jesus is your source of rest and renewal.

These strategies will keep burnout at bay and help you build a sustainable and profitable business that honors God. 🙌

Let’s do this!

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• Need clarity on your calling? Sign up for the Clarify Your Calling Course

Hey friends,

Are you ready to finally launch your own online service-based business but not sure where to begin? Or maybe you’ve been putting it off because the process feels overwhelming?

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 5 easy, practical steps to help you launch your service-based business without feeling stressed or lost in the process.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

- Choosing the right launch path for your current season

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to launch your business successfully. 

Key takeaways include:

- Start small with your minimum viable business – you don’t have to do everything at once.

This episode is packed with actionable advice to get your online service business off the ground! Tune in, take notes, and let me know what you think. 🙌

• Download Business Clarity Blueprint: https://startthatbusinesspodcast.com/

• Need clarity on your calling? Sign up for the Clarify Your Calling Course

Hey friend,

If you've been wondering how to take your calling or expertise and turn it into a profitable service-based business, you're in the right place. This episode is a must-listen and trust me, this one is a gem! 🙌 

In this episode, I chat with business coach Maya Elious, and we dive deep into:

• How to get crystal clear on your expertise and the audience you serve

Key takeaways from the conversation:

• Your message should speak to one person at a time. Clarity is key!

This episode is packed with actionable insights and wisdom that you don’t want to miss. Tune in and let me know what you think! 🙌

Connect with Maya Elious

• IG: @mayaelious 

• Download Business Clarity Blueprint: https://startthatbusinesspodcast.com/

• Need clarity on your calling? Sign up for the Clarify Your Calling Course

Hey friends! Today's episode is jam-packed with 5 Tips For Designing A Sustainable Online Service-based Business To Avoid Burnout.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why documented systems and processes are a game-changer for your business

Some key takeaways from this episode:

• Systems and documentation let you focus on growth and even take a breather

Don't miss this episode if you're ready to build a sustainable, profitable online service business! And hey, leaving a review helps us reach more aspiring entrepreneurs, so we’d love it if you could drop us one!

Ready to streamline your focus and start your service business? Head over to https://www.chichiukomadu.com/coaching  to book a coaching session with me.

I’d love to help you take the next step!

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In today's episode, I am kicking off a four-part series where I'll be answering a question from one of my podcast listeners: "At the foundation stage of a business, what is the most efficient way to structure and design an online service-based business to prevent burnout on the service provider's part while generating enough income to become sustainable?"

Starting today, I’ll walk you through the first part of the answer with five key steps to help you build a business that won’t burn you out. Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Plan your time – How much time do you have for your new online service-based business?

Join me for this episode and stick around for the next three as we dive deeper into setting up a sustainable, stress-free business from day one!

Ready to streamline your focus and start your service business? Head over to https://chichiukomadu.com/ to book a coaching session with me.

I’d love to help you take the next step!

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I had the privilege of attending the UNRESTRICTED Conference hosted by Dr. Latanya Moore last weekend in Dallas, TX. My biggest takeaway was I cannot neglect my prayer life or time spent in God’s presence. The work done internally through prayer is what produces the results we seek externally. My second crucial takeaway was the importance of constantly coming into agreement with God’s word. As Kingdom Entrepreneurs, it’s essential to agree with God’s word through prayer.

In today’s episode, I share 3 scriptures you need to pray regularly as a Kingdom Entrepreneur to ensure your business aligns with God's agenda.

When you agree with God’s word in prayer, you trigger a divine process to fulfill that word.

During this conversation, I discuss:

1. Isaiah 6:10, Matthew 13:15

Key Takeaways and Lessons:

• Guard against spiritual blindness through prayer

Tune in to learn how these scriptures can transform your business and spiritual life.

Let me know what you think of the episode by leaving a review. I'm here to support you on your entrepreneurial journey. 💪

Ready to streamline your focus and start your service business? Head over to https://chichiukomadu.com/ to book a coaching session with me. I’d love to help you take the next step!

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