Episodes
What makes a business a Kingdom business? In this episode, Pierce Brantley talks about the three different, but foundational stages every Christian business has the opportunity to discover. You'll learn what stage you are in presently and how to move into the next level. Get ready to level up your business in the new year and have more impact in 2023. Scripture Reference: It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 Get a copy...
Published 12/20/22
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Published 04/04/22
Are you a good steward of your business? In this episode, Pierce Brantley looks at how entrepreneurs can be effective stewards of their businesses during challenging times of transition. When we have to transition work, either with a person, a client, a project or a process, It's always a good idea to look at how we handle that transition so that things are left in good order. When we do this, we're leaving things better than we found them, which is one of the ways we can know that we've...
Published 03/21/22
Does your business operate at a high level of excellence? In this episode, Pierce breaks down two different types of excellence and shows you how to vet your business for these different modes of thinking; leading you to a better brand, higher profits and well-respected business. This episode covers the topics of process management, brand development, business excellence, mindset, prayer and innovation.
Published 03/14/22
When does hard work become compulsive work? And when does hard work get twisted in to something that goes too far for the Christian entrepreneur? Pierce Brantley walks us through what workaholism looks like and how to get back to a healthy place of work when you run a Kingdom business. He tells a story from his own life and demonstrates what it looks like to come back to a place of health and balance. Thanks for sharing this podcast & leaving a 5 star review! Episode Topics This episode...
Published 03/07/22
Scott Mclelland is the CEO VisionVoice.US and Founding Member FXMissions.Com. He comes on the show to share his stories of building businesses by trusting God, living in humility and competing with a Kingdom perspective in mind. This episode covers the topics of prayer, ministry, trust, competition and humility.
Published 02/28/22
Does your brand, your business, your work ethic give glory to God? In this week's episode, Pierce goes back to the fundamentals of Kingdom business by exploring the differences in the Christian business versus the secular business. He looks at trends coming out of the pandemic, along with some insights from the Old Testament to unpack some of the key ways Christian entrepreneurs can continue to pursue a God glorifying business. This episode covers the topics of business development, kingdom...
Published 02/21/22
Just in time for the new week—Joe walks us through a guided approach to prioritize big decisions in your business and talks about how he builds a holistic view of the things that are most important during the day. This episode covers the topics of prayer, prioritization, goal setting, spiritual seasons, business development, accountability and community.
Published 02/14/22
Have you felt as though your business has stopped growing? In this episode of Lunch Break we talk about how to break free of a survivalist mindset where we are just putting out fires but not getting anything done. This episode covers the topics of business management, leadership, vision and prayer.
Published 02/07/22
Have you ever had an employee or colleague that you felt the need to pray for? Maybe you prayed and thought God have you something specific to encourage them, but wasn't sure? In this episode, Joe gives a fantastic three-part approach to hearing God's voice for other people, how to discern whether it's him, and how to be confident about hearing God's voice in the future. You will love this episode! This episode covers the topics of prayer, Holy Spirit, revelation, spiritual gifts,...
Published 01/31/22
Pierce has a pet peeve and he's here to share it with you today. This episode covers the topics of business strategy, excellence, marekting, differentiation, prayer, execution, details, planning, and competition.
Published 01/24/22
You might know systems help you scale your business. But they also make it possible to sell your business as well. In this episode Joe Newton digs into the steps you can take to start implementing a system-driven approach to your business—making it possible to step away from your business and even get a higher valuation at some future selling point. This episode covers the topics of systems, processes, and business valuation.
Published 01/17/22
Ready to level up your meetings with clients and colleagues? In this episode, Pierce shares three techniques he uses to hold successful meetings, close more deals, and be a better communicator. You'll learn how to prepare your mind, prepare your content, and invite the Holy Spirit into your work. This episode covers the topics of client management, speaking, preparing presentations, execution, working with excellence, Christian entrepreneurship, Holy Spirit, business development, sales,...
Published 01/10/22
Vision aligns. Vision sets apart. Vision builds a legacy with impact. In this episode, Joe Newton shows you how to get clarity on your vision so that you and your business will have greater impact, success, and meaningful results. He'll walk you through the simple steps to create a practical, implementation-worthy vision which will transform the way you see your business.
Published 01/03/22
Learn the foundational principles for what makes someone good at delegation. Brantley unpacks the four ways in which someone with no experience can become an effective—even good manager—even if they are a control freak! He'll show you how to gradually trust someone, build trust, and create skillset that lets you recover your time and your peace of mind. This episode covers the topic of delegation, management, time management, hiring, micro-management, build a business, team structure,...
Published 12/27/21
Vision aligns. Vision sets apart. Vision builds a legacy with impact. In this episode, Joe Newton shows you how to get clarity on your vision so that you and your business will have greater impact, success, and meaningful results. He'll walk you through the simple steps to create a practical, implementation-worthy vision which will transform the way you see your business.
Published 12/20/21
How do you achieve success as an entrepreneur and what is the path towards it? In this episode, Pierce Brantley walks us through the challenges that business owners must take in order to persist towards the goals they want to realize. He shows the biblical and practical principles he uses to navigate stressful situations in front of him and shows you how to use them too.
Published 12/13/21
Vision aligns. Vision sets apart. Vision builds a legacy with impact. In this episode, Joe Newton shows you how to get clarity on your vision so that you and your business will have greater impact, success, and meaningful results. He'll walk you through the simple steps to create a practical, implementation-worthy vision which will transform the way you see your business.
Published 12/06/21
Learning how pricing mistakes might be affecting your bottom line and what to do about them. Pierce Brantley breaks down some of the common pricing mistakes small businesses make and how adjust for them. He takes his wisdom from Peter Drucker, the time-tested thought leader on business strategy. He also shares some insight on ways to make your pricing more attractive to the consumer. Buckle up for a nerdy, math-based episode and see if you might fall into one these price-setting sins. This...
Published 11/29/21
Is failure final? No! Sometimes failure can be a good thing. Failure can even be an asset for your faith and business. In this episode, Joe Newton explores how failure can make us a stronger entrepreneur and Christian. He demonstrates how failure is a powerful storytelling technique to help us authentically with users. Moreover, he shows how being honest about your struggle can be useful for connecting with other people and help us demonstrate our faith as well. This episode covers the topics...
Published 11/22/21
Innovation solves problems. There are two types of innovation. First there is the typical, large-scale market shifting innovation that make the headlines. Then there is what Pierce Brantley calls the micro-innovation. Micro-innovations are small differences that improve your business and the value your customer receives. Brantley thinks these types of innovations, the day-to-day good ideas, are the best innovations to pursue on an ongoing basis. For the Christian entrepreneur, there also...
Published 11/15/21
A client's need starts with a client's problem. You solve for this need for value via transformation. Specifically, the transformation that the client will receive from you and your services. It's this transformation and transfer of value, that Joe helps you get clear on in this episode. In his final episode on identifying and closing the perfect client, Joe shows you how to think about value through the lens of a transformative journey. This episode covers the topics of customer journey,...
Published 11/08/21
Do you want peace of mind about your revenue? Then it needs to be built intentionally. More than just a sales or a good service or product, a revenue strategy, is about how you plan to take in money and use it to keep your business healthy and growing. This keeps you off of the "rollercoaster" e.g. a feast or famine mindset as an entrepreneur. It also keeps you from constantly having to sell—which defeats the purpose of building a business that serves you. In this episode, Pierce Brantley...
Published 11/01/21
Joe Newton shows you how to avoid client hell—aka getting stuck with the wrong client, or worse, a bad client. He unpacks a framework which shows you exactly how to identify the client's problem and struggle, and ultimately solve big problems with your business's unique offering. This episode covers the topics of client management, sales, sales strategy, brand development, branding, and market positioning.
Published 10/25/21