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Show notes: romanrandall.com/22 In this episode, Jordan Raynor and I discuss: How do we trust God and "hustle" at the same time? Should we always be hustling and working hard 24/7? Will God consider some of the products we create to be worth to carry on into eternity? The importance of Sabbath rest.

Show notes: https://romanrandall.com/craig-keener About This Episode: Is it good or bad to be wealthy? How should Christian entrepreneurs view their money, possessions, and mission in life? If you’ve ever asked yourself these kinds of questions, this podcast episode is for you. Is it good or bad to be wealthy? How should Christian entrepreneurs view their money, possessions, and mission in life? If you’ve ever asked yourself these kinds of questions, this podcast episode is for you. On today’s show, we sit down with Dr. Craig Keener. Dr. Keener is one of the leading New Testament scholars in the United States, if not the world. He’s written 21+ books and is a professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His book The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament has sold over half a million copies alone! Not only is Dr. Craig Keener absolutely brilliant, but he’s also achieved a level of success with his writing that gives him the credibility to speak on this topic with integrity. In this episode, we discuss: How exactly do we store up treasures in heaven? (7:03) Is having wealth and being a high-income earner bad or a blessing? (9:45) The eye being the lamp of the body (15:45) How to determine if you’re serving God or Mammon (22:09) Is professional ambition good or bad? (24:24) What does eternal success look like according to Jesus? (28:44) “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” – Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:24 NIV)

At some point, you will need to hire people and build a team in order for your business to keep growing. How do you do that? Bobby Albert grew his company from a handful of employees to over 150, eventually selling his business to a publically traded company. In this episode, he shares valuable insights and tips to help you hire team members and build your own team. Bobby Albert led the Albert Companies to unprecedented growth—and he did so during one of the most challenging economic periods in our lifetime. His unique leadership, coupled with an unending desire to learn, enabled this CEO and his team to grow the Albert Companies by 500 percent between 2005 and 2011, the year he sold his business to a publicly traded company. In this episode, you'll learn: How a business can evolve into something different (and better) over time. How you can use your business as a ministry to serve your team members, customers, and vendors. How to hire employees, contractors, and other team members for your business. The five departments of any business, what to look for when hiring, and how to hire when starting to build your team. Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall Have your question answered on the show!

When we face challenges in life, they can either paralyze us with fear, or cause us to seek God and see Him work in our lives. Shownotes: romanrandall.com/19 Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall

If you've ever been confused about how to pay taxes as a small business owner, you're not alone. Taxes are an essential, boring, and often burdensome component of running your own small business. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid it - unless you plan to break the law, which I don't recommend. If your small business or creative project is making money, you need to be doing proper accounting and taxes. In this episode, we sit down with my tax accountant Ron Houp. Ron has been in accounting and tax services for over 30 years. In this episode, you'll learn: How to pay taxes as a small business owner (what taxes to pay, how much to pay, when to pay taxes, and where to tax payments to). What business entity you should choose for your small business startup (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, Sole-Proprietor, etc.). How your business structure - and the way you pay yourself as a business owner - affects the taxes you pay. The importance of paying estimated taxes (and when to pay them). Shownotes: romanrandall.com/18 Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall Have a question you want answered on the show? Submit your question at romanrandall.com/contact  

According to research by Aberdeen, businesses using video grow company revenue 49% faster year-over-year than organizations without video. Every day on YouTube, people watch hundreds of millions of hours on YouTube and generate billions of views. (YouTube also has over a billion users - almost one-third of all people on the Internet.) Video is an extremely effective medium for engaging people and growing revenue. In today's episode, we sit down with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Dave Hunter and discuss do-it-yourself (DIY) video production. If you're interested in making videos for your business, this episode is for you. Dave is the founder of Greenroom Video Production and has been a full-time entrepreneur for 11+ years. Some of his past and present clients include Sears, Delta Airlines, Judson University, AT&T, and Willow Creek Community Church. (Click here to watch some of the videos he's done for clients.) In this episode, you'll learn: How one relationship can completely change the trajectory of your business, generate more referrals than you ever imagined, and lead to thousands of dollars in revenue. How to make quality videos for your business - even if you don't have a studio, expensive film equipment, or a clue where to begin. What equipment you need (and don't need) when starting out - and why you shouldn't focus on video equipment, or let it hold you back from making videos. Why video engages and converts prospects better than any other medium online. When you should do DIY video and when you shoulder hire a professional videographer. Extra Goodies: Shownotes: https://romanrandall.com/17  Free book giveaway: https://romanrandall.com/freebook  Connect with Roman on twitter: @TheRomanRandall (be sure to say hey!) Ask your question here, and it could be answered on the show!

Today’s question comes from Derek in Seattle, and he asks: “How do you go about getting clients and doing sales?” In this episode, we'll discuss a few ways to attract more clients, and how you can can close the deal once you're talking with a prospect. Have a question that you'd like answered on the podcast? Click here to ask it! In this episode you will learn: The top four ways to attract customers when your starting your own business. How to do sales the right way, so that you can "close the deal" once you've got appointments with prospects. Possibly the #1 most important "customer-generating" marketing tactic of all time (hint: it comes from the book of Proverbs). Click here to enter this month's free book giveaway! Or, you can text FREEBOOK to 44-222. Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanLuther. Shownotes can be found at: romanrandall.com/16.  

Are you interested in starting your own business, but aren't sure how to do so when you have a corporate job, wife, and kids? In this episode, we'll talk with an entrepreneur who has done just that. Mike Ruman is a full-time entrepreneur, business coach, husband, stay-at-home dad, and follower of Jesus Christ. He's the founder of Military Marketing, Parenting Academy, and he's built over 100+ websites (many of them are listed below). Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, he worked in the corporate world as a Director of Internet Marketing and as a Chief Marketing Officer. (He was my boss when I interned at David C. Cook in 2012!) In this episode, you'll learn: How to start your own small business - even when you have a spouse, kids, and a full schedule. How to know when the time is right to make the "corporate leap." A few essential elements to have in place before you leave your 9-to-5 job. How Mike teaches his kids entrepreneurship (and makes it fun for them). Show notes for this episode can be found at romanrandall.com/15. Want your question answered on the show? Click here to send us a message. Enter this month's free book giveaway, or text FREEBOOK to the number 44-222. Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall.

Today's question comes from Mary in the Philippines, and she asks: "How do you motivate yourself to work/study hard?" If you are looking for some practical ways to stay motivated, this episode is for you. In this episode you will learn: Four practical ways to stay motivated in your work or studies. One big reason many people feel unmotivated in their work (and how to fix it). About a tool that can provide fascinating insights into how you are wired. Want your question answered on the show? Click here to send us a message. Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall.

PJ Simmons is a friend, fellow entrepreneur and podcaster, and the founder of Gospel Driven Entrepreneur: a community of entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who are passionate about seeing God glorified through their businesses. You don't have to have it all figured out from the beginning to get started. Understanding develops, vision grows, and the destination becomes more clear as you begin to take action and make progress. Hear PJ's story and be inspired and encouraged! * Show notes can be found at: https://romanrandall.com/13* Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall.* Join our community, subscribe by email, and get inspiring and motivational content once a week.

According to the CDC, nine people are killed and 1,153 people are injured every day in America due to distracted driving. In fact, distracted driving is such a problem in the United States, that the federal government has set up an entire educational initiative to address the problem: distraction.gov. Distractions kill (literally). And just as distractions can kill or injure us when we’re driving, they can kill us spiritually, too. Listen, and read more: https://romanrandall.com/distractions. Connect with Roman on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall.

Struggling to focus and get stuff done? Today, productivity coach Elijah Elkins drops some productivity knowledge bombs on us, to help us be more productive and make progress on the goals that matter to us.   All links and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://romanrandall.com/11. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Go to romanrandall.com/contact and send us a message. Connect with us on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall

Today we discuss bi-vocational ministry and discipleship with my friend Todd Johns. Todd is the founder of Revive Ministries, and he is also the former General manager of J's place, a local coffee shop in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Todd has been in bi-vocational ministry the majority of his life, and he's been making an impact in the lives of others through his work and through discipleship. Todd has great insights and thoughts to share about the importance of relationships in making an impact for the kingdom of God. You'll gain clarity, ideas, and vision on how you and your business can make a local and eternal impact for the Lord Jesus Christ. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Go to romanrandall.com/contact and send us a message. Connect with us on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall

In this episode, you'll learn what really goes into building a startup, why investors may be a good or bad idea, and how to choose the right business partner (if it's right). Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Go to romanrandall.com/contact and send us a message. Connect with us on Twitter: @TheRomanRandall

Ever thought about starting a business, but felt like entrepreneurship wasn't for you? Think again. In this episode, we'll discuss five benefits of starting and running your own business - even if you're an employee or in full-time ministry.  Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Go to romanrandall.com/contact and shoot us a message.  Twitter: @TheRomanRandall  

Do you struggle to create art? Do you wish you could stay motivated to finish projects that you start? In this episode, we sit down with speaker, author, broadway actor, and co-founder of The Anima Series Jon Jorgenson, to discuss creativity, life, & art.

Interested in learning web development, and possibly even becoming a full-time web developer? If so, this episode is for you. We'll discuss the benefits of learning web development, and the best resources (free and paid) for learning.

Do you have dreams of planting a church, starting your own nonprofit, or just being successful as a spouse & parent? If so, this episode is for you. Joe Barlow shares his experience & wisdom on church planting, starting a nonprofit, & being a family man.

Today we talk with an awesome man of God and a successful entrepreneur (who happens to be my father-in-law). We discuss the two foundational elements you must have when starting a business - a business that is profitable and glorifies God simultaneously.

Today we have a conversation with Anthony Perrine. Anthony owns a local gas station in Kenosha, Wisconsin (Lou Perrine's), while also being on staff as a youth pastor (full time) at Great Lakes Church. Learn how he got started, the pros and cons, and what to consider if you want to be in business and be in ministry at the same time.