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The Faith-Full Business Podcast: Stories of God’s Work in the World

The Faith-Full Business Podcast: Stories of God’s Work in the World

By Steve Schramm

Hey, I'm Steve! What does it take to build a Christian-led organization these days? I bring over a decade of experience owning, running, and growing Christian organizations, and in this podcast, I want to help you become a more effective leader for Christ and serve your clients and customers well. How? By sharing my own experiences and interviewing other successful Christian business and non-profit organization leaders. They have cracked the code on how to be high achievers while honoring and serving God, and their stories will inspire you to do the same.
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The Faith-Full Business Podcast: Stories of God’s Work in the WorldJun 02, 2021

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One question to decide what kind of content you should produce

One question to decide what kind of content you should produce

The Internet runs on content. If you’re thinking about content marketing, you need to ask this question first.
Sep 27, 202117:58
You Are Only the Co-Pilot

You Are Only the Co-Pilot

Are you holding on too tightly?
Sep 20, 202103:38
Thank God for Work!

Thank God for Work!

Some Labor Day reflections on the goodness of God and the goodness of work.
Sep 06, 202106:14
The Amazing Power of Relationship Marketing

The Amazing Power of Relationship Marketing

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

Aug 30, 202103:51
What Will Your Business Do if You Get Hit by a Bus?

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

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?

Aug 23, 202103:50
Sell ONLY What You Can Control?

Sell ONLY What You Can Control?

Question: Do you sell a deliverable or a result?

Aug 16, 202103:05
It’s Only Normal to You

It’s Only Normal to You

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

Aug 09, 202105:57
Christian Business is the New Ministry

Christian Business is the New Ministry

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?

Aug 02, 202105:17
Trash, Transfer, Trim | Eliminate, Automate, Delegate

Trash, Transfer, Trim | Eliminate, Automate, Delegate

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.

Jul 26, 202106:27
Kanban

Kanban

Do you struggle with project management? Kanban to the rescue! This system has helped companies of every size improves their processes and deliver products and services with ease and efficiency. As a project manager, I love it! Here's how to use it for your business.

Jul 19, 202103:60
Ghostwriter and Writing Mentor, Kent Sanders

Ghostwriter and Writing Mentor, Kent Sanders

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 community leader. Listen in to Kent's story and get an inside look into the (not so scary) business of ghostwriting...you'll be blessed!

Find Kent Online: 

https://kentsanders.net
https://dailywriterlife.com/


Jul 16, 202149:32
The 4D Mix

The 4D Mix

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. 

Jul 12, 202104:01
Chase People, Not Money with G. Michael Price
Jul 07, 202147:41
ACDC

ACDC

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

  • Attract
  • Convert
  • Deliver
  • Collect

Enjoy!

Jul 05, 202106:24
The New One Minute Manager

The New One Minute Manager

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

Jul 01, 202105:54
You Need a Budget (Yes, You Do)

You Need a Budget (Yes, You Do)

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 dollar has a job
  • Budget for true expenses
  • Roll with the punches
  • Age your money
Jun 28, 202106:30
Your Effective Hourly Rate (EHR)

Your Effective Hourly Rate (EHR)

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

  • Divide
  • Filter
  • Increase
Jun 23, 202105:41
The power of using systems to grow your business and your life

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

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 that I have used to grow my business and my life over the past few years, and to make use of what I have read and heard from others.
Jun 21, 202104:10
Lean Into Your Current Customers

Lean Into Your Current Customers

Are you serving your customers the vest best you can?

Jun 16, 202105:02
What you focus on will grow

What you focus on will grow

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

Jun 14, 202104:23
What DON’T You Want?

What DON’T You Want?

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?

Jun 09, 202103:10
The power of understanding

The power of understanding

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

Jun 07, 202106:49
Read with Speed

Read with Speed

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.

Jun 02, 202105:41
What it takes to become a full time entrepreneur

What it takes to become a full time entrepreneur

Three simple words: Passion, proficiency, and patience.

May 31, 202104:44
What is your goal?

What is your goal?

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

May 26, 202107:08
The business of prayer...

The business of prayer...

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 consistent prayer life. I hope it helps you!

May 24, 202106:31
On Taking Responsibility

On Taking Responsibility

Lessons learned from recent decisions made at Basecamp.

May 19, 202114:29
The extra mile of excellence

The extra mile of excellence

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

May 17, 202110:45
Watch the magician work

Watch the magician work

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

May 12, 202110:35
4 Aspects of the Educator Identity

4 Aspects of the Educator Identity

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 good educator. I'd like to share them with you in this episode.

May 10, 202109:30
Do the easy thing

Do the easy thing

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

May 05, 202107:08
The Rule of Life

The Rule of Life

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 practice that is really helping me in all aspects of my life and business. Perhaps it will help you too. 

May 03, 202113:58
The Educator Identity

The Educator Identity

How to become an educator and not just a doer. 

Apr 28, 202107:32
Why you don't need a business plan (and what you do need instead)

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

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

Apr 26, 202106:58
The freedom of entrepreneurship

The freedom of entrepreneurship

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

Apr 21, 202109:03
A reading hack that will help you more books in less time (it's not speed reading)

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

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 LESS time. This episode is the answer. 

Apr 19, 202107:24
Consume for mastery

Consume for mastery

This is the content consumption secret that most creators don’t want you to know.
Apr 14, 202109:52
A bias toward fearlessness

A bias toward fearlessness

What does Pokémon have to do with entrepreneurship? Find out in this episode of the podcast.
Apr 12, 202110:53
Email like Jesus

Email like Jesus

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 and moral cues from him, is it possible to glean some marketing advice as well?

Apr 07, 202104:59
Stop marketing to me! (Says the foolish entrepreneur)

Stop marketing to me! (Says the foolish entrepreneur)

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

Apr 05, 202107:55
A dead simple strategy to overcome overwhelm

A dead simple strategy to overcome overwhelm

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 just today, I just discovered a super helpful strategy, by accident, to overcome the overwhelm.

I hope you’ll listen along with me, I really think it will help you.
Mar 31, 202114:16
Why you should NEVER fake it until you make it

Why you should NEVER fake it until you make it

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.

In this podcast episode, I cover how that thinking is actually dangerous and can hurt your business in the long run
Mar 29, 202109:26
Just share what you’re learning

Just share what you’re learning

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 needed was already right in front of me on a daily basis. Listen to see what I mean.

Mar 24, 202107:12
Not How—but Who

Not How—but Who

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 am just beginning to learn, I think many of us are making a mistake and asking the wrong question. The right question is not, how do I do what I need to do to get the result I want? Instead, it’s who do I know that can help me get the results even faster and better?
Mar 22, 202109:56
About my Crocs....

About my Crocs....

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 practical example, I’m going to use this episode to demonstrate the difference between good stories and bad stories, and how they can be used effectively in your marketing.
Mar 17, 202112:01
The importance of CONSISTENTLY doing good work

The importance of CONSISTENTLY doing good work

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 episode.
Mar 15, 202110:23
Don’t wait until your hear from God

Don’t wait until your hear from God

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 episode, I hope to share some wisdom that I have recently encountered from the book of Proverbs that will help you more practically apply your daily prayer and Bible reading time to the life of your business.
Mar 11, 202108:15
Attention equals importance

Attention equals importance

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 know that what you give your attention to tends to get higher importance subconsciously? Listen in to find out more on this episode of the podcast.
Mar 08, 202110:14
RANT: compete on value, not price!

RANT: compete on value, not price!

How to rectify the single biggest mistake you’re probably making in your business.
Nov 09, 202006:32
What is the belief that holding you back?

What is the belief that holding you back?

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, pray and ask God to help you overcome them, and then take action.

Follow me on IG: @SWSchramm
Nov 05, 202003:05