The Writing at the Red House Podcast

Kathi is back with Niki Hardy, the author of Breathe Again, for part four of how to get a book deal on a small platform, discussing ten lessons from a first time author. In part one of this series they discussed what publishers are looking for, followed by how to maximize your small but mighty platform and common mistakes of first time authors. You will definitely want to take note of these ten important lessons and how you can apply them. In this episode you will learn: Ten great lessons from a first time author Tips on goal setting and staying organized Ways to avoid comparison. Why and how you should celebrate along the way Links and Resources: https://nikihardy.com/ Breathe Again Ready For Anything Connect with Anna LeBaron: http://annalebaron.com/ Connect with Cheri Gregory https://writebesideyou.com/ Michael Hyatt Full Focus Planner Writing at the Red House Bonus Download To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twtter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Niki Hardy, author of Breathe Again are back in part 3 of How to Get a Book Deal on a Small Platform series. In the first two episodes, you learned: what publishers are looking for and how to maximize your small but mighty platform. Today, the topic is common mistakes new authors make. In this episode you will learn about: Eleven mistakes that first-time authors make The bullseye authors should aim for Self-focused writing vs reader-focused writing The two questions that readers are always asking Links and Resources: https://nikihardy.com/ Breathe Again Ready For Anything Myquillyn Smith Cozy Minimalist Home Connect with Susy Flory: https://www.facebook.com/everythingmemoir/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir/ Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Ann Voskamp Connect with Ginny Ytrupp: http://ginnyyttrup.com/ https://www.wordsforwriters.net/ Writing at the Red House Don’t miss next week to hear about ten lessons from a first-time author! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi is back with author Niki Hardy to continue the conversation about how to get a book deal on a small platform. Last week Niki gave great insights into what publishers are looking for through a very practical scientific approach to the art of writing! Today, in part two they are talking about how to maximize your small but mighty platform. The specifics publishers are looking for in a platform may change, but these principles will stand the test of time friends: Understand that your platform is bigger than you think Look around you Learn along the way Lay it out clearly Demonstrate a Clear Growth Strategy to Prime the Pump Links and Resources: https://nikihardy.com/ Breathe Again Ready For Anything Connect with Cheri Gregory: https://cherigregory.com/ https://writebesideyou.com/ Connect with Ginny Ytrupp: http://ginnyyttrup.com/ https://www.wordsforwriters.net/ Writing at the Red House Don’t miss next week to hear about common mistakes that authors make! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

If you have been wondering about how to get a book deal on a small platform, you will love this conversation between Kathi Lipp and Niki Hardy, author of Breathe Again. Niki candidly talks about how she was able to fit into what publishers are looking for, even without an abundance of previous knowledge and specific skill-sets. In this episode you will learn: Seven things publishers are looking for The two things that will get a publisher more invested in you as a creator How knowing these things makes it easier to build your platform There is a science to the art of writing Links and Resources: https://nikihardy.com/ Breathe Again Ready For Anything The Husband Project Writing at the Red House To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and her friend Christa Hutchins are here talking about being mindful of our resources, the constant battle of the alignment of time, money and knowledge, and finding the balance. Listen in to learn about creative ways to maximize your knowledge and learn: What’s the biggest resource that people need but are lacking Maximizing the tools you already have Making the most of your resources What to do when both time and money are short What resource we should preserve right now Christa Hutchin's Free Resource: MovingForward Sampler https://doanewthing.com/communicator To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Katie Crocco, author of Thinking Like a Boss is with us today discussing a very timely topic that women are often held back by. As a mindset coach and therapist, Kate has helped many women uncover and overcome the lies that led to the struggle of feeling like they are not enough or like they are an imposter. Kate clearly recognizes the difficulties that women face when starting and running their own business, especially since working through the uprooting of the lies behind her own limiting beliefs. Join the conversation and discover the lie Kate believed that held her back and learn: Why we should start before we feel ready Why we should do something out of our comfort zone each day Why we need acceptance of who we are There are lies covering up the lies Why we should have “And Thinking” instead of “Either Or Thinking” Kate Crocco Thinking Like a Boss: Uncover and Overcome the Lies Holding You Back From Success TLAB Book Club in a Box (1) To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and her “slightly better friend”, Michele Cushatt get very transparent about their own struggles with the number one thing that will pull you out of ministry. They candidly confirm how struggling with this issue is common among communicators. Sharing the depths of their personal experiences and how insecurity and comparison go hand and hand, Kathi and Michele give great insights on this important topic. Join in the conversation as we discover: What we must know about ourselves when we are comparing Where is comparing getting us and what do we need to do to counteract it Why there is nothing we need to do to obtain value Michele Cushatt Cheri Gregory Writing at the Red House Susy Flory Heads in Beds To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and her friend Diane Dokko Kim, author of Broken Faith, are returning today and going deeper in Part 2 of What I Didn’t Know About Book Launches. Last week we discussed some of the biggest surprises of book launches and becoming an author and we promised that this week Diane would share the depths of her soul with us. This week you will learn Diane's answers to: How did you know what your audience needed to hear? What were some of the book launch activities that did really well? What do you wish you would’ve done better? What is the main thing you will do this time with your next book? Resources: Diane_Dokko_Kim___RESOURCE_LIST_(1) CA_-_194_-_What_I_Didn_t_Know_about_Book_Launches Diane Dokko Kim Seth Godin Angela Bouma Communicator Academy FB Group Unbroken Faith Writing At The Red House Virtual Retreat June 22-June26, 2020 To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and one of her favorite people, Diane Dokko Kim are helping to take the mystery out of book launches. With so many different versions of what a book launch should look like there can be misconceptions among communicators. Thankfully, Kathi and Diane give us a clear road map and help to take the guesswork out of book launches. You do not want to miss Kathi inquiring of Diane’s very analytic brain and find out her answers to: What has been your biggest surprise in becoming an author? What was your biggest surprise when launching the book? What were you not prepared for? Resources: Resource List download "What I didn't Know About Book Launching" download Diane Dokko Kim Anna LeBaron Tonya Kubo Writing at the Red House with Anna LeBaron Church on the Hill Unbroken Faith To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and her friend and cat whisperer, Michele Cushatt continue the conversation about being the communicator God created you to be. Sometimes, we find ourselves in a different season and discerning a need for change in our business/ministries. Last week Kathi talked about changes she has made and what important questions to ask yourself in relation to making changes in your own ministry business. Now, Michele transparently shares with you some big changes she is making in her ministry business and the process of walking these decisions out. In today’s episode, you will learn how to walk these decisions out and: Reconcile the fears of disappointing others with wise decisions Be empowered to own your own journey Be the communicator God has called you to be Links and Resources: Michele Cushatt Writing At The Red House Michael Hyatt Relentless By Michele Cushatt To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and her friend and change agent, Michele Cushatt talk about being the communicator God created you to be. Sometimes, well a lot of times, we have to have a serious heart to heart with ourselves and make some changes in our business/ministries. Kathi gets personal and shares with you some big changes she’s made in her business and the questions to ask yourself if you are needing to make some changes too. In today’s episode, you will learn the process of making important shifts by asking yourself: What do I need to launch to grow my ministry? What do I need to leverage to maximize impact? What do I need to let go of because it's not serving me or my audience? Links and Resources: Writing at the Red House Cheri Fletcher Michele Cushatt To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and her very missionally focused friend, Michele Cushatt come to you from Writing at the Red House where they are helping writers tell their hard story. Today, Kathi and Michele help you to be proactive about getting funnel focused on your overall mission and ministry. To accomplish this they will take you through a valuable exercise of how to create your inspired life mission statement and help you narrow in on: What you are offering Who are you offering it to Why you want to accomplish this Links and Resources: Writing at the Red House Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected Life, By Michele Cushatt Click here for your Inspired Life Mission Statement Worksheet: ILM_Inspired_Life_Mission_Statement_-_Fillable To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Join Kathi and Michele for Part 2 of “Rethinking Book Launch Parties.” They are joined by Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory who have recently launched their book, Exhale. The four friends tell you all about their recent 7-minute launches; the fun, the authenticity, and the tips for you to host your own 7-minute book launch. In today’s episode, you will learn: The point of the 7-minute book launch (*hint, no need to overthink it!). 5 things to know about hosting one. The various ways to host it. The different kinds of launches you can have, it's not just for books! Links and Resources: Michele Cushatt Amy Carroll Cheri Gregory Permission to Post, Bethany Howard Tonya Kubo Relentless Exhale The Christmas Project Planner To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Michele gather around the kitchen table with book authors Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll to gab and giggle over morning coffee. All four authors are in the middle of book launches and they are telling you everything they’ve learned about book launch parties. In today’s episode, you will learn: What a traditional book launch party entails. The purpose of a good book launch party. The solution that could make a huge difference for your book launch. Links and Resources: Michele Cushatt Amy Carroll Cheri Gregory Tonya Kubo Lysa Terkeurst Proverbs 31 Ministries Renee Swope Crystal Paine Exhale by Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory The Christmas Project Planner - Kathi Lipp Overwhelmed - Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory Relentless - Michele Cushatt To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk about the 7-minute book launch party. You won’t want to miss it!

Kathi and her very teacher-y co-host, Michele come to you from Writing at the Red House where they are helping writers tell their hard story. Today, Kathi and Michele give you the secret tool to finding the woven story to create a thread of connection with your audience – the metaphor. The metaphor is a powerful tool that acts like a welcome mat to your story. In today’s episode, you will learn: How to find your metaphor Why it’s so important to your ministry How to use it and not overdo it Links and Resources: Writing at the Red House Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected Life, By Michele Cushatt Cheri Gregory Tonya Kubo The Bridges of Madison County To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi talks with Writing at the Red House instructor Cheri Gregory about accountability. Cheri tells us all about her new favorite productivity tool called Focusmate. It’s an accountability system for all of us who work from home and are social learners. It’s especially valuable for a time like this when most of us are maintaining our social distance but thrive on working together. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to create your own online accountability system from home. The "Rules" for a Successful Co-Working Session: No socializing No collaborating Come with a mindset: "This is a work session" Pre-decide what you're going to work on Show up a little early Share what you'll be focusing on Invite your partner to share what they'll be focusing on Decide together: mic on or mute? *Set a timer and focus for 50 minutes When the timer goes off, briefly share how it went, offer each other encouragement, and sign off * Kathi's alternative idea for 9, when you want to work with a friend and need to focus on a project: Focus for 45 min and then reward yourselves with 5 min of "friend time." Links and Resources: Writing at the Red House Focusmate Cheri Gregory To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Cheri Gregory continue the conversation about gutting your office. Do you have a hard time knowing what to do with the old projects stacked up in your office? Cheri shares the insights that kick started her office gutting project from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. In today’s episode, you will learn: Electronic systems for keeping your valuable information organized. How to leave a road map for your future self. The question to ask yourself to help you know where to start. Links and Resources: Writing at The Red House Atomic Habits by James Clear Duck Pack & Track Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory Michele Cushatt To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Author Michele Ule asks, “I’m wondering how you’re handling old research, information, old versions of your writing in your home office/computer. Do you toss/give away old books/manuscripts/ideas? I have a filing cabinet filled with odds and ends…” Have you been wondering the same thing? Does fear, guilt and shame keep you from cleaning it out? This is the podcast episode for you my friend! Kathi and Cheri Gregory give us the one true antidote to the fear, guilt and shame of the clutter in our office. Cheri has faced down her office clutter fears and lives to tell the tale. She’s not shy about sharing her shame so you can find freedom in your fears. In today’s episode, you will learn: The antidote to fear, so you can bravely reclaim your workspace. How to decide what stays and what goes. The reason we hold onto all the things, and how to overcome it. Links and Resources: Writing At The Red House Cheri Gregory Michele Cushatt Michelle Ule Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder The Clutter Free Home The Cure for the Perfect Life Sensitive & Strong Exhale To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode for Part 2 and you won’t want to miss it!

Kathi talks with her special guest Susan Seay about getting all the things done, by not doing all the things. In part two, Susan shares the remainder of her tips for getting it all done while keeping your business and relationships intact. In today’s episode, you will learn: How to simplify the things that must get done. How to grow the relationships that will help you grow your business. How to keep the important relationships strong. How to say *gulp* no to protect your commitments. Links and Resources: Susan Seay’s Podcast The Four Tendencies – Gretchen Rubin The Clutter-Free Home – Kathi Lipp Ready For Anything – Kathi Lipp Shari Braendel Writing at the Red House To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Susan Seay, author, speaker and homeschooling mom, carves out some time to visit with Kathi. Kathi asks, “How do you do it all as a professional communicator, a mom to seven kids, a wife, while being active in your family’s business?” And friends, Susan’s advice is rich with wisdom and practicality. In today’s episode, you will learn two ways Susan has figured out how to actually get the stuff done that needs to get done: Have a DON’t do list. Identify Your Inner Control Freak and Learn to Let Things Go. Links and Mentions: Writing At The Red House To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Anna LeBaron, book launch coach, continue their conversation about launching your book well. They take a deeper dive into how you can engage your readers to help expand your book’s reach. In today’s episode, you will know: The importance of serving your audience and how to do it well. The three things you need to accomplish before your book launches. How to invite your readers to join you in helping you serve your audience. To take this topic to the next level: If you’re hungry for more of this conversation, you are invited to check out our next Writing at The Red House Retreat on July 12-17 where we will focus on “Creating your Book Launch Game Plan” with Anna LeBaron. We will be answering the question “What do you do in order to make sure that your book launch is as successful as it possibly can be?” Reserve your spot here. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Resources and Mentions The Polygamist’s Daughter – Anna LeBaron Writing at the Red House

Kathi Lipp chats with her guest Anna LeBaron, author of The Polygamist’s Daughter, about best practices for your book launch. Anna shares the secrets she learned working with authors like Jen Hatmaker, Rachel Hollis and Bob Goff. Anna gives us a behind the scenes peek at how she became a professional book launcher. Her story will delight and inspire you. In today’s episode, you will know: Three steps to a successful book launch. The secret to getting your launch team started. How to take advantage of the presale. Take this topic to the next level: If you want to learn everything you need to know before your book launch, join us at Writing at the Red House with today’s guest, Anna LeBaron. Click here to claim your spot! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Resources and Mentions: The Polygamist’s Daughter – Anna LeBaron For the Love – Jen Hatmaker Girl Wash Your Face – Rachel Hollis Clutter Free Home – Kathi Lipp Platform – Michael Hyatt Go Set a Watchman – Harper Lee Bob Goff

Does your book launch feel a little like being in a whirlwind of to-do’s, emotions and exhaustion? Kathi Lipp and her angelic co-host Michele Cushatt tell how to avoid being the “Bridezilla” of our book launches and tame our inner tantrums. Michele gives us 5 ways to launch a book without losing your soul becuase it’s absolutely vital to the message God has given you to stay sane. In today’s episode, you will know: How to tame your book launch to do list. The truth about prioritizing time for yourself. Michele’s secret to keeping the important tasks and losing the rest. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Take this topic to the next level: Want help developing a plan for your upcoming book launch? Click here to register.

Have you ever wondered if you have a special story to tell or do you feel discouraged that it’s all been written before? In part three of the AHA series, Kathi and Cheri Gregory are at Writing at the Red House, taking in all the delicious delights and revealing the secrets to finding your special sauce. In today’s episode, you will: Learn WHY finding your special sauce is so important. Uncover how other authors in your genre can help you find your special sauce. Discover the parts of your story that are unique and will help you find your audience. Take This Topic To The Next Level: If you want to learn the basics of mapping your book, join us at Writing at the Red House with today’s guest, Cheri Gregory. Cheri will give you a step by step guide and share her expertise with you during this unique writing retreat experience. Click here to claim your spot! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Mentions and Resources: “Americana Impossible Burger” recipe

Kathi chats with her friend and co-author, Cheri Gregory. Kathi and Cheri share their Aha #2 moment about writing a book and the most important thing you need to know BEFORE you hit publish. In today’s episode, you will: Learn about the two basic types of writers Discover the secret to maximize your writing type Take this topic to the next level: If you want to learn the basics of mapping your book, join us at Writing at the Red House with today’s guest, Cheri Gregory. Cheri will give you a step by step guide and share her expertise with you during this unique writing retreat experience. Click here to claim your spot! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Mentions and Resources: Tuft & Needle Mattress

Kathi sits down with her friend, cohort, and co-author of the book Exhale, Cheri Gregory. They share their surprising Aha moment that will help you get your book from your brain to the page. Writing a book is not nearly as overwhelming as you think. Kathi and Cheri’s conversation is rich with loving advice that will free you to be the writer you are meant to be! In today’s episode, you will: Get all your questions answered about how to start writing your book. Learn the top three steps to take to get started on your book. Set yourself up for success! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Mentions and resources: Writing At The Red House Cheri Gregory on Facebook Cheri Gregory’s Website Amy Carroll, co-author of Exhale Cheri Fletcher – the Writing At the Red House “Chelf.” She’s also a speaker and writer just like you!

Kathi sits down with Christy-award winning fiction author Ginny Ytrrup and finishes a conversation about all things fiction. In today’s episode, you will know: The close relationship between fiction and non fiction and why you need both. Why “SHOW, don’t tell” matters to both the author and the reader. The fun and craft of editing. Yes, we said the “E” word. This episode is sponsored by : Whether your negative thoughts taunt you only once in a while or every hour on the hour, grab your copy of The Truth About the Negative Lies Communicators Believe over at www.kendraburrows.com/communicators, and receive weekly reassurance and tips to help you minimize those negative thoughts. AND… Writing at the Red House If you want to grow your fiction skills or improve your overall storytelling ability, then join us at Writing at the Red House with Christy-award winning author, (AND TODAY’S GUEST) Ginny Yttrup. Ginny will share her insights and expertise with attendees of this writing retreat. Click here to claim your spot! Mentions and Resources: To Kill A Mockingbird Before We Were Yours The Hunger Games Trilogy Ginny Yttrup https://ginnyyttrup.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GinnyYttrup/ Writing at the Red House https://writingattheredhouse.com/ To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi sits down with Christy-Award winning fiction author Ginny Yttrup and talks about the importance of honing your craft, the value of community, and what you can gain when you invest in yourself as a writer. In today’s episode, you will know: How investing in your writing career can benefit you. How important community is to writers and why you shouldn’t isolate. Why diversity matters when you network. This episode is spinsored by : Whether your negative thoughts taunt you only once in a while or every hour on the hour, grab your copy of The Truth About the Negative Lies Communicators Believe over at www.kendraburrows.com/communicators, and receive weekly reassurance and tips to help you minimize those negative thoughts. Books Mentioned in this episode: Flames Words Invisible Lost and Found Convergence To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk about writing fiction!

Kathi Lipp welcomes Facebook group expert and community builder Tonya Kubo to the podcast today. If you want to grow your audience, create community, and create a place where you can challenge people who follow you to grow and change, then you need this episode. In today’s episode, you will know: What is a challenge? How you can naturally grow an audience using groups. The benefits of challenges for you and for your group. How challenges fulfill your promise to your community. Tonya Kubo’s FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/STTOC/ Clutter Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clutterfreeacademy/ Communicator Academy FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CommunicatorAcademy/ Leverage: https://www.communicatoracademy.com/leverage/ To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Denise Walsh sits with Kathi and talks about her book, How to Design Your Dream Life, and delves into personal growth issues, imposter syndrome, what helps us make changes in our lives, and how living a comfortable life is different than a “dream life.” In today’s episode, you will know: What is the definition of a “dream life”? How to reset your internal GPS. How do you get clear on what you want in life? How do you line up your dreams with God’s heart for you? To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi welcomes one of our favorite regular guests, Cheri Gregory, as they discuss how to be a great guest on Facebook Live! It is time to take this thriving media to the next level and make it work for you! Sit back and enjoy as you hear the experts talk about what to do and not do on your next guest appearance. In today’s episode, you will know: How to prepare for an interview. What tech is worth it and how to look and sound like a pro because of it. Kathi and Cheri talk “pet peeves” – do you do any of them? How to add value and insure an audience shows up. PRINT A PDF of the DO’s and DONT’S HERE. Get the BEST LIGHTING for your $$ (According to Roger, and we all know he’s the best!) Writing at the Red House https://writingattheredhouse.com/ Leverage Conference https://www.communicatoracademy.com/leverage/ Cheri Gregory https://cherigregory.com/ To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi speaks with author, advocate, blog guru, and co-founder of Blog Her, Elisa Camahort Page about advocacy, doing your part to make the world a better place, and how to have a civil discourse with those with whom you disagree. In today’s episode, you will know: How to find your most important issues. How to affect change in your local area. How to use more than money to support your values. How to identify click bait / partisain reporting and avoid it. Download or print this out for your notes. Get the book. Blog Her Conference Roadmap for Revolutionaries Website To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Join communicator expert, Kathi Lipp and tech genius, Matt Troutman as they talk about the design elements of your home video studio. Creating video content can be easy and inexpensive. Be sure to click through to the links and resources shared in this episode. If you missed Part 1 be sure and check it out. In today’s episode, you will know: How to set up backgrounds. Inexpensive lighting tricks to warm up any space. The importance of staying on brand. Pre-production wardrobe dos and don’ts. Knowing your audience. Platform differences. (YouTube versus Facebook Live) The value of setting appointments with your audience. Resources: A picture of one of Kathi’s directional lights. Find Genius Lounge on the following platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkDWRTVq9Lu66AxgR71cHg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGeniusLounge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeniuslounge/ For more information on “batching” check out these influencers: Sean Cannell and Benji Travis https://www.youtube.com/user/videoinfluencers To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi takes the time to speak to Matt Troutman who is the Founder of Genius Lounge, a company designed “To Make Technology Accessible to Mere Mortals.” If you want to start a vlog or podcast and you are wondering what it takes to set up your home video studio, listen in and take notes as Matt gives us the run down of what you need – the basic tech – to get started. In today’s episode, you will know: What it takes to get started. How to best prepare for recording. A list of helpful items to make a great video. Great tips and tricks to get the best video quality. How to set up lighting (and where to get them cheap)! Resources Genius Lounge/ Matt Troutman https://www.youtube.com/c/geniuslounge Peter McKinnon Home Depot (shop light ) https://www.homedepot.com Eat at Home https://eatathomecooks.com “Free Better Best ” List as curated by Matt Troutman Cellphone Stand Microphone To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. A BIG thank you to our sponsor, Bethany Howard of Permission to Post: Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we learn more from Matt! You won’t want to miss it!

Kathi and Michele talk about what it takes to write a difficult story. As a three-time cancer survivor, Michele knows what difficult looks like. Intimately. That knowing and so many moving, deeply personal parts of her story prompted her to write her latest book, Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves. You get a special, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to write the hard parts of your story. In today’s episode, you will know: How much do you tell? How do you write to relate with, but not overwhelm, your audience? How do we navigate a shared story without invalidating our own experience? How do we tell a hard story and still honor the people we love? Writing At The Red House Do you have a difficult story to write? If so, “How to Tell the Hard Parts of Your Story” Writing at the Red House Retreat is for you. Painful stories need to be shared in such a way that they don’t bring the reader down, but leave them with a way of looking up. Learn from industry experts and featured writers in residence, Michele Cushatt, and Kathi Lipp, as they take you through the ins and outs of crafting your unique true story and how to best share you and your story with the world. Rooms are filling up. Book NOW. Mentions and Resources: Writing at the Red House https://writingattheredhouse.com Michele Cushatt https://michelecushatt.com Tonya Kubo https://www.tonyakubo.com Relentless BOOK How to tell the hard part without recklessness. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp interviews author, speaker, and all-around amazing person, Michele Cushatt on what it takes to write the hard parts of our stories. Three-time cancer survivor, Michele knows the intimate ins and outs of the difficult spaces of our lives. Reality is not always pretty, but God’s grace and love through it all are extraordinarily beautiful. In today’s episode, you will know: What resistance we face when we press into our story Tricks and tips to keep going when we fear How to get the help you need to craft and honest book Writing at the Red House Retreat Do you have a difficult story to write? If so, “How to Tell the Hard Parts of Your Story” Writing at the Red House Retreat is for you. Painful stories need to be shared in such a way that they don’t bring the reader down, but leave them with a way of looking up. Learn from industry experts and featured writers in residence, Michele Cushatt, and Kathi Lipp, as they take you through the ins and outs of crafting your unique true story and how to best share you and your story with the world. Rooms are filling up. Book NOW. To purchase Michele’s book: Relentless – The Unshakeable Presence of A God Who Never Leaves (released November 12, 2019) More Resources Writing at the Red House To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk about the nitty-gritty on how to tell stories that involve others.

Kathi continues her insightful discussion with memoir expert and two-time New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory about what the seven different types of memoir are and which type fits you, as an author, best. If you’ve ever wondered what type of memoir you should be writing, you won’t want to miss this chat about the last four categories: Episodic or Devotional Memoir Stunt Memoir Prescriptive Memoir Public or Professional Memoir Be sure to download our takeaways and take notes. In today’s episode, you will know: What memoir style is right for you The best examples of each type of memoir How your story can best be told as a memoir writer Join Susy and Kathi for Writing at the Red House Everything Memoir Retreat Do you have a true story to write? If so, “Everything Memoir” Writing at the Red House Retreat is for you. Learn from industry experts and featured writers in residence, Susy Flory and Kathi Lipp, as they take you through the ins and outs of crafting your unique true story and how to best share you and your story with the world. Find Out More Resources, mentions, and books to check out: Susy Flory http://www.susyflory.com Everything Memoir FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir/ The Polygamist’s Daughter Educated Miracle on Voodoo Mountain Wild A Walk in the Woods Sober Mercies (Kathi called it Sober Boots in the podcast) Girl Meets God Thunder Dog Year of Living Biblically A Year of Biblical Womanhood Girl, Wash Your Face From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables Click on the download and use it for note taking as you listen in to this episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi starts a fascinating discussion with memoir expert and two-time New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory about what the seven different types of memoir and which type fits you, as an author, best. If you’ve ever wondered what type of memoir you should be writing, you won’t want to miss this chat about the first three categories: Classic Fish Out of Water Transformational or Spiritual Be sure to download our takeaways and take notes. In today’s episode, you will know: What memoir style is right for you The best examples of each type of memoir How your story can best be told as a memoir writer Join Susy and Kathi for Writing at the Red House Everything Memoir Retreat Do you have a true story to write? If so, “Everything Memoir” Writing at the Red House Retreat is for you. Learn from industry experts and featured writers in residence, Susy Flory and Kathi Lipp, as they take you through the ins and outs of crafting your unique true story and how to best share you and your story with the world. Register Today Resources, mentions, and books to check out: Susy Flory http://www.susyflory.com Everything Memoir FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir/ The Polygamist’s Daughter Educated Miracle on Voodoo Mountain Wild A Walk in the Woods Sober Mercies (Kathi called it Sober Boots in the podcast) Girl Meets God Thunder Dog Year of Living Biblically A Year of Biblical Womanhood Girl, Wash Your Face From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables Click on the download and use it for note taking as you listen in to this episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk about the other kinds of memoir and Susy’s best practices.

We join speaker Kathi Lipp and her guest host, Cheri Gregory as they complete the list of the top 10 skills speakers utilize and how they apply to their writing. If you are a speaker who wants to write, then this is a must-listen-to episode. What are publishers looking for? What assets do you possess and how do you translate them into a compelling and well-received book that serves your audience? Listen to Part 1 here. In today’s episode, you will know: What are publishing houses looking for? Are you serving the right people? How to translate facial expressions into the written word. What rhetorical devices can do to/for the reader. The danger (and craft) of the rabbit trail. Why you need a team. Something to remember. Resources mentioned: Memoir Project Exhale Cheri Gregory https://cherigregory.com Writing at the Red House https://writingattheredhouse.com Diane Dokko Kim https://www.dianedokkokim.com Amy Carroll https://amycarroll.org Susy Flory http://www.susyflory.com Michele Cushatt https://michelecushatt.com Lyneta Smith https://lynetasmith.com Marion Roach Smith https://marionroach.com John Mulaney – comedian To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

What assets do you have as a speaker? How can those assets get turned into amazing tips to write a compelling and well-received book that serves your audience? Speaker-turned-author, Cheri Gregory joins Kathi as they explore the answers to these questions. If we realize the mindset shift we need is comprised of small adjustments it makes the task of writing a book more manageable. In today’s episode, you will know: What specific assets you have as a speaker. How to take those assets and redirect them in writing. Find and use “Mentor Texts.” How to use a team to work through the process of writing. Thanks to: A big thanks to our episode sponsor, Permission to Post with Bethany Howard.

You are one of the amazing ones who did it, you wrote a book! Now you need to know how to take your great work and distill it into a 40-minute speech. A speech that serves your audience well, creates value and naturally increases your sales. So, how do you do that? Authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs Kathi Lipp and Michelle Cushatt share their top three tips and give some bonus do’s and don’ts for authors-turned-speakers or speakers-turned-authors. In today’s episode, you will know: How to decide your #1 takeaway Creating universal applications for every audience Creating the right amount of tension How to balance serving and selling Bonus: Do’s and Don’ts for every author-turned-speaker Print this sheet to take notes as you listen: Find Michele’s new book here. Relentless Other references: MomCon A BIG Thank you to our sponsor of this episode: Permission to Post with Bethany Howard To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Take the time to share and follow us on social media. Tell us your number one question about this topic. Who knows? We may revisit this topic to answer your question at a later date!

Kathi and Michele continue their conversation about business and ministry and what to do when you feel stuck. If you've ever found yourself disconnecting from or discouraged in your business or ministry, then this is the episode for you. Learn to push through and find the joy in your ministry and business once again. In today’s episode, you will know: What things you can do to spark joy again What are the benefits of conferences and masterminds One easy win you can do right now to get out of your slump Why you should invest in yourself with a business coach or other specialist Do your homework - get inspired Whether or not you should let go of something and launch something new or stay the course Michele and Kathi love their pups! Check out those adorable lovies down below! Ask yourself this question - the answers will help more than you know. Download and print this printable for your reference. AND.....puppies! Kathi with Moose, and Michelle's dogs, Nika (deceased) and Vesper. Books mentioned in this episode: Profit First Atomic Habits Before We Were Yours To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode. You won’t want to miss it!

Do you have a business or ministry you are completely passionate about, but is not thriving? Are you growing discouraged or frustrated by slow growth or a recent downturn? You are not alone. These things happen to us all at one point or another. Writers, speakers, ministers, and entrepreneurs, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt know a thing or two about business and ministry. Today the ladies discuss 5 steps you need to take when your business or ministry is in a slump. Episode 159: What do you do when your ministry isn’t growing. Part 1 Hosts – Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt In today’s episode, you will know: How to recognize the seasons of business and ministry. The 5 steps to take to quell the panic. How to get your heart in the right place. How to focus on what matters and not on what distracts. Resources mentioned: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk about the next steps you can take to get your head in the game and get through any slow season.

Join Kathi today with her friend and guest, Michelle Ule, as they talk about preparations for a successful book launch! The motto for today’s podcast is be prepared. Michelle shares the tasks to be completed in advance in order to be prepared for a successful book launch, even in the midst of a natural disaster! Michelle’s book, Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman Behind the World’s Bestselling Devotional, launched in the middle of the 2017 Sonoma County fires. Learn the key to using the cloud, a fact sheet, and much more. Leave a comment or your questions on your ideas for book launch and be entered to win a copy of Michelle’s book! Find out more about all of Michelle’s books here. In today’s episode, you will know: How to set up a fact sheet. The importance of preparing in advance. How you are the important key to a book launch. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Download this week’s takeaways: Thank you to our friend Susy Flory with Everything Memoir for sponsoring this episode!

Welcome Back to part two on how to be the best podcast guest you can be! Join Kathi today with guest, Cheri Gregory, as they continue their discussion on how to be a great podcast guest.Looking to become a better speaker on stage or on a podcast? Don’t miss out on Leverage Conference. Register today! Learn more about mastering podcasts as a guest and a host at Leverage. Today, Kathi and Cheri will cover the next 5 ways to prepare a podcast as a guest. If you missed last week, go back and review the first five ways here. How can you get to that great conversation? What does hurt, hope, and heeling and manuscript development teams have to do with learning to be a great guest? These are important strategies and tips Kathi and Cheri share from their experiences in building their own podcasts as well as being guests. In today’s episode, you will know: What you want is to have a great conversation not a memorized fact review. The importance of manuscript development teams How hurt, hope, and heeling will help you in your guest podcast To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Download this week’s takeaways: Thank you to our friend Susy Flory with Everything Memoir for sponsoring this episode!

Be the best podcast guest you can be! Join Kathi today with guest, Cheri Gregory, as they discuss how to be a great guest. Today they will discuss the first five ways to make sure you walk away having a great interview that you want to have and serve the host. Podcasts are a great way for speakers and writers to expand their opportunities to share their ministry. Kathi shares how an excellent podcaster is not setting you up for a quiz. They are setting you up for a conversation. Part one of this series will help both podcasters and those seeking to be a podcast guest. This two-part series will prepare you for the interview you want to have! In today’s episode, you will know: How to prepare for the interview you *want* to have What are questions about the book that are not about the book How to be prepared, not practiced, plastic, or promotional When to define the problem and be solution-focused To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Download this week’s takeaways: Thank you to our friend Susy Flory with Everything Memoir for sponsoring this episode! Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk more on how to be a great podcast guest. You won’t want to miss it!

Ready to pursue writing a book proposal? Join Kathi and her guests (everyone at the actual writing retreat) as they discuss all they learned about the important aspects of proposals. From building chapter titles, to writing your story to marketing, hear from all The Red House guests on their important takeaways about book proposals! Today’s Episode Takeaways: marketing is not to convince an editor to publish you, but to confirm to yourself that you're ready to publish to focus in on things that require a higher barrier entry we’re better together your proposal is actually a business plan if we just serve our tribe, God will take care of everything else you're not building a book, you're building a ministry your chapter titles should tell a story writing a book is mostly about falling in love with your reader You can learn more about our guests, their books and work in the links below! Kathleen Kerr Susy Flory Billie Jauss Making Room, Doing Less Jenn Hand Coming Alive at the Cross Jenn Bryant Practical Family Kendra Burrows Cheri Gregory Wendy Doyle Melinda Patrick Find out more about Writing at the Red House here! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Thank you to our friend Susy Flory with Everything Memoir for sponsoring this episode!

What helps turn your book into a ministry? Kathi and Michele talk today about a book that can go for the long haul and be turned into a ministry. Some may have the ministry first, some may have a book that is just for a season, how can you recognize the opportunity? Kathi poses 3 questions for you: Is this a subject you can be excited for over the long haul? Can you speak from a place of authority? Is there a need for the topic over the long term? Pay attention to your audience. What are they asking? Kathi’s books: The Husband Project Happy Habits for Every Couple Praying God’s Word for Your Husband Clutter Free *Also the Clutter Free Bible Study – What Jesus Has to Say About Your Stuff Michele’s books: I Am Undone Relentless In today’s episode, you will know: When is it time to turn a book into a ministry? Can your audience talk about your topic forever? Where is the area I have earned the right to speak into people’s lives? To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Thank you for joining us, friends!

Welcome back! We continue as Kathi and Michele share more on the eight habits, attitudes, and behaviors that can kill a ministry. Today we continue with the next six in the list of ministry killers. From victimization to the comparison trap, Michele and Kathi dive in to the importance of recognizing in your heart and self where you are in these next six attitudes. In order to succeed, we must treat our ministry in a professional way. When you start seeing people as the steps for where you need to go there is a red-flag for attitude. Unprofessionalism will kill your ministry fast. Addressing these next six behaviors, attitudes, and habits will help you to get back on track. In today’s episode, you will know: How desperation repels, confidence attracts What comparison can create in you Attitude can carry you much farther than you think To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Thank you for joining us, friends!

Welcome! Kathi and Michele share eight habits, attitudes, and behaviors that can kill a ministry. We all have done these at some point in time. Michele and Kathi share this list to help us stay on top of in order to avoid these pitfalls. In this first episode, learn how laziness and entitlement can be avoided. For example, expectations can be out of line. Those expectations can lead to the attitude of entitlement. This two-part episode discusses the importance of recognizing how these attitudes, habits, or behaviors can manifest in our daily work to grow our ministry. Kathi and Michele will share how they battle to avoid these attitudes! In today’s episode, you will know: Social media is not for professional requests The lie that says it should be easier work than it is in reality How we communicate shows how we value other people To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Join our Facebook Group for continued conversation To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2). You won’t want to miss it!