Picking up from Episode 0042, this week’s episode is Part Two on the topic of Direct Sales. The guys start off their discussion by recapping some of the highlights from Part One (they highly recommend listening to Part One first if you haven’t already).

They then explore new concepts such as “Customer Temperature” by differentiating between cold, warm, and hot leads, and advising caution with seemingly eager customers. They talk about the challenge of creating urgency without being unethical, and the need for entrepreneurs to gain personal experience in direct sales before hiring others to do the same thing. The guys also offer a little speculation about the future of direct sales in an increasingly automated world; and suggest opportunities for independent contractors/organizations that emphasize the enduring value of human interaction and empathy.

Interested in direct sales or want some ideas on how to get better at it? Then definitely continue this series here with Part Two on the platform of your choice!

Special thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!

This week features our special guest Morgan Spencer, pastor of “Hickory Grove was United Methodist Church, don’t know what they’re gonna be yet”. (It will make sense when you hear the episode!)

On the podcast, Morgan discusses his experiences in ministry, including the “business of church” where numerous entrepreneurship parallels can be found between the for-profit world and the not-for-profit world. Key themes in this episode include the entrepreneurial grind of pastoral work, navigating burnout in the non-profit world, building community, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance – even when your work is for a higher power. Morgan also shares about his own journey of becoming a pastor and the importance of faith in one’s personal and professional life.

Special thanks to Pastor Spencer for getting behind the microphone with us! Check out this chat on the platform of your choice.

Special thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!

In this week’s episode the guys discuss the psychological factors of burnout with their special guest and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Brittany Sapp.

Dr. Sapp and the guys talk about how burnout is formally defined, its prevalence among US workers, particularly entrepreneurs, and common misconceptions surrounding it. They discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support. Dr. Sapp offers some important advice for both individuals experiencing burnout and their spouses or business partners. Finally, they suggest strategies for addressing burnout, ranging from small, manageable steps to more significant life changes.

If you know someone struggling with burnout, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Special thanks to Dr. Sapp for getting behind the microphone and discussing this highly relevant and important topic! Check out this chat on the platform of your choice.

Special thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!