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Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
Sandy Cooper
This is the podcast for female Christian writers who want to grow and nurture their audience without social media. Are you tired of chasing the algorithm? Has social media left you feeling drained, overwhelmed, unfruitful and…trapped?Co-hosts and writers Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller want you to be free to build a sustainable, profitable, and God-honoring writing career. Their vision is to empower you to confidently reject life-sucking and ineffective methods of platform growth and instead ...
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Amazing Apps - learn how to build agile Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business apps using Scrum
Neil Benson
Amazing Apps is for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform builders who want to use the Scrum framework to build amazing business apps that everyone will love. The podcast is hosted by Microsoft MVP, Neil Benson, and produced by Customery. [Dynamics365, D365, Power Apps, PowerApps, Power Pages, Power Apps Portals, Power Automate, Flow, Power Virtual Agents, PVA, PowerBI]
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51 | How to Grow Your Email List With Private Podcasts
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It’s no secret that podcasts are an amazing way to connect with your audience. But have you ever considered starting a secret podcast? Today we’re learning all about private podcasts with business strategy coach, podcaster, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand, Holly Marie Haynes. Listen in as she shares the benefits, the tech, and some tips for…
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50 | How to Grow Your Email List with Podcasting w/ Stefanie Gass
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This season we are focusing entirely on methods to grow your email list. Today’s method is not only a powerful email growth strategy but also a viable audience metric in its own right, proving to have conversion rates that meet or exceed those of your email list. Our guest is Stefanie Gass, a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and…
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49 | Substack vs. Social Media: Growing Your Audience, Building Community, and Monetizing Your Writing
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Today, we’re diving deep with Sandy, as she celebrates her one-year anniversary on Substack. We’ll discuss her motivations for moving from traditional email platforms to Substack, how she grew her subscriber base by over 500, and the unique features that set Substack apart from the algorithm-driven chaos of social media. For show notes go to https:…
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48 | How to Grow Your Email List Using Substack w/Sarah Fay
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Substack is a writing platform, built by writers, for writers with 40 million readers. But how does Substack work and how do you know if it will work for you? Whether you're just beginning to consider Substack, or if you’ve decided to go all in, today’s conversation is for you. This week we’re discussing all things Substack with author, professor, …
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47 | Growing Your Email List With Great Reader Magnets w/ Mackenzie Walters
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What makes a great reader magnet? Where do you start if you want to create one? And what do you do if you’re afraid it won’t work? Today we talk with Mackenzie Walters– a national award-winning journalist, business book ghostwriter, and author about crafting a unique and relevant reader magnet. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsoci…
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46 | Survey Results + Season 4 Preview
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We're BACK for Season 4! This week we dive into the results from our Season 3 Listener Survey, we tell you who you are, how you use social media, what you want more of, what you’re asking for (but we cannot give you), and--based on YOUR feedback--where we’re going this season on the podcast and in the future! Listen in. For show notes go to https:/…
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Improving Your Scrum Practice - Mastering Professional Scrum - chapter 1
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#156. Neil Benson dives into the essentials of continuously improving Scrum practices in this episode of the Amazing Apps podcast. Drawing on the book "Mastering Professional Scrum" by Stephanie Ockerman and Simon Reindl, Neil outlines critical areas for team success, such as creating valuable products and understanding organizational influences. H…
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45 | Season 3 Finale! What We Can't Stop Thinking About + WOS Manifesto + Hilarious Outtakes
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Please take our Survey and be entered to win a FREE coaching call or a $100 coupon for The Course or The Course Lite! Wow! What an incredible season it has been. As we wrap up Season 3, we reflect on Episodes 30-44 and share our top takeaways (a.k.a. what we cannot stop thinking about) and our Writing Off Social Manifesto (a little behind-the-scene…
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44 | How to Grow Your Platform and Sell Your Books with Podcasting w/Kim Stewart
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Please take our Survey and be entered to win a FREE coaching call or a $100 coupon for The Course or The Course Lite! You enjoy listening to podcasts but have you ever considered hosting one? Wherever you are in your book writing journey, podcasting is an an incredible way to build your audience, refine your message, and connect with fellow authors…
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43 | How to Grow Your Email List with Podcast Guesting w/Laurie Christine
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Your email list is the most powerful and effective tool for nurturing your audience, earning authority on your topic, and selling your books. Today author and podcast host Laurie Christine shares how she added over 500 people to her list by guesting on one podcast. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/43 If ditching social m…
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42 | 5 Ways to Support Your Friend's Book Launch Without Social Media
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Your friend has written a book and you are excited to be part of her launch team. Except you don’t use social media. Can you still make a difference? Why yes, yes you can! This week we’re sharing 5 creative and effective ways to support your fellow author friends without using social media. Listen in! P.S.- Mary K. will share 2 more out-of-the-box …
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41 | How To Grow Your Platform + Sell Your Books with Live Events w/Laura Richmond
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In today's episode, we delve into the power of live events as a growth and marketing strategy for authors. Laura Richmond, a traditionally published author, shares insights on why live events are effective, how to find events that align with your ideal reader, tips for maximizing your impact at these events, common pitfalls to avoid, and encouragem…
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40 | Are Your Words Adding to The Noise? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
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In a world clamoring with information overload, you may feel like your words are just adding to the noise. How do you know when to stay silent…or when to speak up anyway? If you sense the world is drowning in words and you hesitate to add yours to the mix, today we offer three questions to ask yourself so that you can discern whether to hit publish…
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39 | Why I Left Social Media As a Writer and What I Do Instead w/Gabe Cox Pt.2
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Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Gabe Cox as she shares how her business has grown since leaving social media and what she’s doing to make it happen, as well as the response she gets from other entrepreneurs in the online space when she tells them she’s not on social media, Finally, she offers encouragement and practical steps you can …
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38 | Why I Left Social Media as a Writer and What I Do Instead w/Gabe Cox Pt.1
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Any writer considering leaving social media will wrestle with fears and questions: How will you stay in the loop? How will you connect with other writers or with your readers? How will you sell your books? What if it doesn’t work? Today’s guest chose to face her fears and grappled with each of those questions. Join us as she shares how she overcame…
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37 | What's Working for Writers in 2024 w/Thomas Umstattd Jr., Pt2
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Last week in EP36, podcast host and industry expert, Thomas Umstattd, Jr, unequivocally affirmed that social media is no longer working for authors. Today, in Part 2, Thomas shares three things you can do instead of social media, what marketing strategies are working well for indie authors in 2024, and where he sees the publishing industry headed i…
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36 | The Rise and Fall of Social Media for Writers w/Thomas Umstattd Jr., Pt1
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In the early days of social media, a writer could speak directly to her reader and even go viral. Today, however, neither of those things are possible. In the first of a 2-part conversation, Thomas Umstaddt Jr. explains the rise and fall of social media and why the publishing industry still clings to a metric that is no longer valid. Click here for…
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35 | How To Manage Information Overload
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As a writer, you are inundated with information on improving your craft and building your business. Whether through a writing group or a mastermind, a course or industry-related newsletters, books, or even podcasts, information overload is real and its effects on your ability to focus and create can be profound. In this week’s episode, we discuss i…
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34 | Social Media's Role in the Christian Publishing Industry w/Will Anderson, Pt. 2
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If you are writing a book proposal and do NOT have a social media presence, you may be tempted to neglect the mention of "platform" altogether. But even without impressive numbers, you can still show an editor that you are on a growth trajectory. Today Will Parker Anderson, Senior Book Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah (the Christian imprint of Pe…
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33 | Social Media's Role in the Christian Publishing Industry w/Will Anderson, Pt. 1
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How has social media changed the landscape of the publishing industry and what does that mean for you? This week we’re continuing our series of conversations with industry experts by talking to Will Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah and founder of The Writer’s Circle. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. For show notes, go to …
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32 | Why Author Platform is Broken and What to Do About It w/Mary DeMuth, Pt.2
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Last week in Part 1/EP31, author and literary agent, Mary DeMuth candidly discussed her frustrations surrounding social media. Today, we’re continuing our conversation, as Mary openly shares what she considers a viable email list and open rate numbers, what other metrics outside of social medial are attractive to her as a literary agent, and what s…
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31 | Why Author Platform is Broken and What to Do About It w/Mary DeMuth, Pt.1
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By now you know we firmly believe that writers can choose to leave the life-sucking toxicity of social media platforms and find alternative pathways to grow and nurture their audience. But how does that sentiment stack up against the realities of publishing? To answer that question, we’ve lined up a series of conversations with a variety of industr…
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30 | 4 Focus Killers and What You Can Do About Them
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We are BACK for Season 3! Does concentration feel like an uphill battle for you? Do you regularly suffer with brain fog or the inability to pay attention? If that’s you, take heart: this is not a personal failure on your part. Turns out, there is much you can do to reclaim your focus if you’re willing to fight for it. Click here for show notes. If …
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Do We Need to Rethink How We Build Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Apps?
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In this episode of Amazing Apps, host Neil Benson explores the importance of rethinking our approach to building business applications. Join us as we delve into the benefits of questioning our assumptions and adapting to new information in the dynamic landscape of app development. Unpacking the concept of "thinking like a scientist" and its impact …
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YAP5: 7 Troll Types to Beware of and How to Defeat Them
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Being famous comes with 7 troll types. Some types arrive early and disappear quickly, while others stick around forever. You need to know what you’ll get and how to deal with them effectively. https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAv Jon Friedl, LLC
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YAP4: Generative AI and Carefully Embracing the Future
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If you don’t have a large body of published work, someone else cannot use generative AI to pretend to be you. Or if they do, it’ll appear not to be your work. But we still need to protect such things from happening to us. https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAv Jon Friedl, LLC
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YAP3: Initial thoughts when establishing Your Author Platform
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Building your author's platform to connect with your audience is essential to being massively successful. But what's involved when you're just getting started? https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAv Jon Friedl, LLC
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YAP2: About Jon Friedl from Your Author Platform
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Hello! I’m Jon H. Friedl, Jr. This webpage is about who I am, what I’ve done, and how I help authors connect with their audience and grow more popular. https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAv Jon Friedl, LLC
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If you are an author or aspiring to become one, there’s more to writing than publishing your work. I wrote a non-fiction book about my hobby and then created a vibrant business around it. Let me show you how I connected with fans so you can do it, too. https://YourAuthorPlatform.com
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The Power of Learning Through Experiments in Power Apps Development
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#154. Neil Benson takes us on a journey of learning through experimentation. Starting with the historical origins of smallpox inoculation, Neil discusses the importance of conducting experiments to drive innovation and problem-solving. Sharing personal experiences from his biochemistry studies to his current work in building applications with Power…
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29 | What We're Saying Yes and No To in 2024
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As creatives, opportunities and ideas are never in short supply; unfortunately, time often is. And so we are forced to choose: which opportunities will we pursue? In which ideas we will invest? Each new year provides us with a chance to reconsider what we ‘yes’ to, and as we do so, it’s crucial to remember that for every ‘yes’ we give, we’re automa…
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Should .NET Developers Stick or Switch to Power Platform?
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#153. Neil Benson is joined by Keith Atherton, a proper pro developer. Keith shares his journey from developing custom apps using .NET, C# and SQL Server to embracing and mastering the development of enterprise business applications using the Power Platform. What do developers lose and gain using Power Platform compared to developing an app from sc…
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28 | Writing Off Social Guilt-Free w/K. C. Ireton
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Research shows an intrinsic and powerful connection between social media usage and your mental health. Reputable studies conclude that social media causes depression and anxiety, especially in women. If you are a female author who experiences anxiety every …
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27 | Building a Community of Cheerleaders on Substack w/Jane Curry Weber
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LAST CHANCE! EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR THE COURSE ENDS 12/17/23 Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to writer and dietician Jane Curry Weber. Jane’s mission is to help moms bring peace to their table by sharing words of nourishment for body and soul. While Jane was fully committed to this calling, building a platform on social media felt like a mo…
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26 | Finding the Freedom to Leave Instagram w/Cara Dyck
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING AND BONUSES FOR THE COURSE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! You’ve been told that to grow your audience and reach your reader, building a large, engaged following on Instagram is your only option. So you spend all your time taking beautiful photos, writing catchy captions, and adding all the hashtags. And that leaves you w…
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25 | Finding Freedom to Be Selective w/Shelly Snead
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EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Are you overwhelmed with the sheer number of activities you “should be doing” to become a successful writer? What if the key wasn’t doing all the things, but simply doing the right things for you? Today, we’re speaking with a friend whose writing life was transformed when she found…
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24 | How I'm Finding My Reader Through Community Connections w/Jody Collins
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EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE! What do you do when you’ve been writing on line for 10 years and everything becomes stagnant? Your Instagram feed is nothing but the same 20 writers and business gurus plus some random skincare ads. Your email list stops growing. And you have no idea where to find your reader in r…
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23 | How Finding My Niche and Learning SEO Brought Results w/Regina Sanchez
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REGISTRATION FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE IS NOW OPEN! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING AND BONUSES. We know how frustrating it can be to narrow down your message and find your niche. Today we welcome Spiritual Life and Health Coach, Regina Sanchez who pushed through this difficult task of niching down and found…
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22 | 5 Questions You Should Ask Before You Leave Social Media
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So, you’ve found a literary agent who believes in your book idea and a publisher interested in publishing your entire book series! You have a solid email list and a loyal following on social media. Except…you’re ready to ditch social media altogether. Is it okay to leave social media now? Or is this the worst idea ever? In today's episode, we answe…
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Unpacking User Stories and Backlog Refinement with Dani Kahil
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#152. Host Neil Benson is joined by the talented Dani Kahil for an insightful discussion on managing backlogs and enhancing user stories in Azure DevOps and Jira. Neil shares his experiences with Jira, highlighting some configuration challenges, while Dani expresses a strong preference for Azure DevOps. They dive into the hierarchy of backlog items…
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21 | What to do When You Feel Trapped by Social Media, w/Stef Gass
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Most of us joined social media with innocent motives- we were eager to engage with our friends, follow some interesting accounts, and share our words with the world. But over time, the tables turned, and what was once felt like a playground now feels like a prison. So what do you do when you feel trapped by social media? Join us today for a vulnera…
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20 | How to Grow Your Platform Using Radio
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The key to leaving social media without regret is finding alternate ways to achieve your writing goals outside of social media. This means locating your reader in real life and reaching her there. It also means thinking outside the box and taking some risks. This week we continue to flesh out what the writing life actually looks like off social med…
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19 | How Kate Merrick Traditionally Published a Book Without Social Media: Kate Merrick Pt3
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Leaving social media as a writer sounds amazing in theory. But how does it work in practice? Listen in for the final installment of Sandy’s conversation with two-time traditionally published author, Kate Merrick where they ask and answer that question. In Part 3 of this 3-part conversation, Kate and Sandy speak directly to moms who write and run th…
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18 | What is the Real Cost of Using Social Media? With Kate Merrick, Pt2
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What is the cost of being on social media? What are you giving away? What are you gaining? If FOMO is the issue, then shouldn’t we consider what it is we’re really missing out on? If every ‘yes’ to one thing is a ‘no’ to another, then what could you say ‘yes’ to if you chose to say ‘no’ to social media? This is Part 2 of a 3-part conversation that …
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17 | Going Off The Grid with Kate Merrick, Pt1
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Many of you have emailed us thanking us for blazing a trail for writers to leave social media. But we are only widening a trail that others had blazed for us. In today’s episode, Sandy sits down with author Kate Merrick, who was one such trailblazer. Join us to hear why Kate decided to live off the grid and how it’s impacted her life, her business,…
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16 | Pruning What is Dead, Dying, and Distracting: Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture, Pt.3
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As a writer in the Hustle Culture, we are inundated with endless options of what we could do and what we should do to be successful. But in the Kingdom Culture, we have a loving Father who is actively pruning our lives so that the fruit we produce is sweet, abundant, and remains forever. If you are tired of adding tasks to your plate that leave you…
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15 | Encouraging Growth By Cutting Back: Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture Pt.2
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We live in a culture that values constant and increasing growth. There is a sense that to take a step backward or slow down at all, is to risk everything you’re building. But Kingdom Culture offers us another way. If you’re feeling burdened or burnt out by seasons of over production and growth, this episode is for you. Click here for show notes If …
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#151. Amazing Apps host, Neil Benson, dives into a case study from one of his team's own projects: "Member Super", a financial services organisation in Australia. With over a million members, they needed a CRM application that could handle their complex stakeholder relationships and provide exceptional service to their customers. Member Super's exi…
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14 | Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture
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Hustle culture is the mentality that says if you work hard enough, you will become successful. And the more successful you are, the more powerful you are. And the more successful and powerful you are, the happier you will be. But hustle culture is failing us--compromising our health, our relationships, and our peace. What’s the alternative? And wha…
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You’ve listened to every episode of Season One and you’re sold– social media isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Whether you’re ready to ditch it all together, or take a short break to gain some perspective- this episode is for you. That’s right, friend, we are back and kicking off a brand new season! Click here for show notes If ditching social media…
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