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His grace means it’s never too late to have our minds changed. I love reading books that completely rock my world and have me change the way I thought about something. For example, After I read Tim Ferriss’s “The 4-Hour Workweek,” I started hiring virtual assistants and reorganized my business to be able to live more freely. After I read Michael Gerber’s “The E-Myth,” I realized that you couldn’t be both the owner of the bakery, AND the baker. I learned that entrepreneurship is building a machine that others work in, leaving me free to do it again and again. Each one of these books transformed my mind; as a result, my businesses were revolutionized. It works the same for our money. If we want the money in our businesses to be different, then we need all new thoughts to come in and change our minds. If we’re not achieving the level of affluence we desire, it usually has less to do with external factors than with an unconscious inner setting in our minds. But we serve an amazing God that wants to revolutionize our businesses! And His grace means it’s never too late to have our minds changed. The bible says: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2) See, God’s in the business of transforming your mind and all the patterns the world had set it in. The first step to becoming more financially successful through your businesses recognizes that you inherited those thought patterns and this is why you’re not getting rich. Once you’ve broken the chain that binds you to those worldly thoughts, the next thing you need to do is recognize where those thoughts came from knowing where the enemy had infiltrated. It could be a good idea to fast and pray over the following questions and write down your revelations in a journal: What habits did you learn from your parents? What effects did your parent’s behavior patterns have on you? Which thought patterns do you follow? How much wealth are you programmed to achieve? Which unconscious strategies do you use to keep your account balances low/high? Did hearing “we can’t afford that” all the time cause you to believe that you could never afford anything? Who were your role models and how did they handle money matters? For us Godpreneurs, analyzing our current financial situation through the fact that God desires for our minds to be transformed can be especially enlightening, as it gives us a sense of how our programming differs from what God wants. The amount of money in our business bank accounts shows us how much money we’ve been preconfigured to earn right now. For changing that amount, the mind needs to be transformed. The failure of our businesses reveals how we’re unconsciously geared towards losses. To be renewed with a focus on success, our minds must change. Once we find out how we’ve been conditioned during our self-examination, all we have to do is realize that we have one option. It is crucial to adopt another way of thinking as we draw closer to God and allow our mindsets to be transformed. Flip the switch not to be conformed to the patterns present inside you by the world, and replacing them with new, Godly ones geared towards wealth. Godpreneur Rule: Analyze their behavior patterns on money and ask God for guidance #SharpenLeadership #MakeMoreMoney

I’ve been shooting video's in the middle of my office for years now. It can be pretty tricky. I know many of my readers want to do this, so I’ve put together a blog of the equipment you need to buy and some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. WHERE TO SHOOT I have 3 places I shoot in Conference Room: Shooting in a conference room will not only give you control over lighting and ambient noise, but it will keep you from distracting the entire office (and keep the entire office from distracting you). Desk: I love my setup by my desk because it’s convenient. I can be up and shooting in no time. You definitely need to have a desk setup! Office Shot: I love my “Office Point Of View” shot. This is where you see the entire background of my office and it gives the viewer proof that I actually have a space where I do business. SETTING YOUR BACKDROP Each of the spaces above can have a specific background that you want people to see. There’s a cool way of setting up a backdrop, and there’s a cheesy way. Shotting yourself sitting in a chair with some fake plants in the background doesn’t look cool….not anymore at least. It’s better to shoot in front of a solid colored background. WARNING: Please stay away from computer-generated backdrops…like shooting in front of a green screen and then the video editor replaces the green screen with a scene from the beach. This is very 1990’s news reporter style. In my office backdrop shot, I make sure I grab an angle that you can see the best parts of my office. I clean up, make sure everything is nice. I angle the camera so that the room is centered. If I am going to film with no background, filming against an off-white wall looks pretty boring, and can lead to nasty glare and reflections. Instead, use a roll of seamless paper from a photography supply store. STUDIO LIGHTS I use studio lights. The overhead lights in my office create nasty shadows on my face and glare on the top of my head. And since sunlight changes throughout the day in my office, it can be tough to maintain a consistent look. So I cover or turn off the overhead lights, I block out as much outside light as I can, and I bring in my own video lighting. You don’t need fancy lights to get a good image. 3 well-placed lights should get you just the amount of light that you need. Here’s a link to the lights I use: Neewer 1600W Photo Studio Video Softbox Lighting Kit (copy and paste this into Amazon). SOUND LIKE A PRO In my office, recording sound creates echo and reverb. This is not only distracting, but it sounds like you’re filming in a bathroom! To fix this, you need great recording equipment. First, I recommend you get the Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Black Microphone with Knox Studio Boom Arm & Pop Filter. You’ll need this for podcasting and filming from your desk. If you’re not filming from your desk, you’ll want a way to capture your sound that is NOT directly the sound your camera captures. You’ll need the Zoom H1n Digital Handy Portable Recorder. Get the entire kit that comes with the memory card, etc. You’ll need it all. WARNING: Watch out for distracting, noisy heating vents. Make sure you can turn off the ventilation system in the room where you’re filming. LEAVE (OR REMEMBER) YOUR SETUP If at all possible, leave your studio set up all the time. At my office, I’ve found that having a dedicated space to film my videos has allowed for greater spontaneity and simplified the production of new videos. If you’re planning on filming multiple videos, and if you can sell it to your team, having a dedicated space can save you a ton of time. So there you go! Now go shut down that meeting in your company’s conference room and get your studio set up! Just don’t tell them we told you to do it. SHOPPING LIST This is my own personal setup that I have at my office. Professional Camera Kit – Panasonic Lumix G7 (link to entire kit) Get the kit that comes with a memory card, battery, etc. You’ll need it all. Tripod – AmazonBasics 60 Inch Lightweight TripodThe camera kit above has a tripod, but if you’re buying things separately, get this tripod. Additional SD card – SanDisk Ultra UHS I Memory 64GThe camera kit above comes with a 32GB. You’ll want an additional 64GB. Extra BatteriesThe camera kit above has extra batteries, but if you’re buying things separately, you’ll need extra batteries. Desktop Web Camera – Logitech Widescreen Calling Recording I do all of my quick recordings, zoom calls, social media LIVES with this camera. Lights – Neewer 1600W Photo Studio Video Softbox Lighting Kit Buy this entire kit. It comes with bulbs. It’s ready to go. Microphone Desktop Microphone – Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Black Microphone with Knox Studio Boom Arm & Pop Filter You need this. Don’t think about it. Just buy it. External Recorder – Zoom Portable Recorder If you really want your video sound to be on point, you need to record your audio separately with this. Camera Mounted – Rode Video Mic Fuzzy Windjammer Kit This is if you’re in the car or outside and someone is recording you. Teleprompter Setup Teleprompter – Glide Gear TMP100 Adjustable iPad/ Tablet/ Smartphone Teleprompter Teleprompter Remote – Satechi Bluetooth Multi Media Remote IPad or Phone – I’m assuming you have a phone or ipad mini or android tablet you can use. You’ll need to download a teleprompter app. Teleprompter Tripod (heavy duty) – Mactrem Travel 11lb load #AgencyOwners #NewEntrepreneurs

It took Edison 10,000 tries before he invented the lightbulb. Although I’m not inventing the lightbulb, I’m doing my own invention with my business.  I’m trying to create something of value that people need. But sometimes I can’t help but think “God if this entrepreneur rollercoaster was made for me, why is it so darn hard?!” I figured that if I’m in my Bible and walking with God, it would be smooth sailing from here. It’s easy for us to put on a victim mentality, blame someone else, or even quit when the going gets tough. We can sometimes think that we’re on this journey alone. We can become overwhelmed with defeat, even 100 defeats, let alone 10,000 defeats like Edison. But today I found some comforting and reassuring words from God that all Godpreneurs should remember always. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord , And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him  with His hand." Psalms 37:23-24 NKJV You may be knocked down, God is extending his hand and saying RISE UP. You may be at the end of your strength, but God is saying “Keep following me and the path I’ve blazed for you, keep your eyes on me.” You may be tired of carrying all the weight, clearing all the trees in front of you by yourself, setting the path where you’re headed, but God is saying “I order your steps, I go before you, I make you walk by still waters”. See, we Godpreneurs have something that’s very different from normal entrepreneurs: We have a God that has a plan, shares it with us, and goes in front of us. We don’t have to do it alone. He delights when we follow. And best of all….the most comforting truth: When I fall, God catches me, picks me up, loves me, shows me grace, mercy, forgiveness, kindness, and then kicks my butt right into gear and says “RISE UP AND TAKE WHAT I’VE ALREADY PROMISED YOU.” Amen. #IncreaseEnergy #FindingMyBrand #SharpenLeadership

There are three types of visions: the one YOU have for your life, the one EVERYONE else has for your life, and the one GOD has for your life. When I first started my business, I didn’t have a relationship with God. The only two visions I was relying on was my own and whatever others suggested. But that doesn’t mean God didn’t have a vision for me, I just wasn’t tuned in to that TV Channel to see it. #NewEntrepreneurs #WheretoStartFirst

Simultaneously, these inspirational Christian accounts are ministering to people from all around the world. The message of the Gospel is spread in social media; you should check them out! From those you know to those you should, here’s a look at some Christian accounts to follow for getting daily bible verses and Godly inspiration. Trust us, you should definitely follow them. Think someone else should have made the list? Let me know by leaving a comment below. Daily Devotional Verses @daily_devotional_verses Sharing beautiful bible verses every day 🙏 💕 Follow at https://www.instagram.com/daily_devotional_verses/?hl=es-la Posts of the Lord @postsofthelord Daily inspiration for Christians Follow at https://www.instagram.com/postsofthelord/ Christian Worship Channel @christian_worship Sharing God’s truth with the world. Follow at https://www.instagram.com/christian_worship/ Jesus Centric @jesuscentric 🎯 Jesus at the center of it all. 📖 Daily Bible and DailyDevotion ✉ Follow at https://www.instagram.com/jesuscentric/ Proverbs 31 Ministries @proverbs31ministries Bringing God’s peace, perspective, and purpose to today’s busy woman. Follow at https://www.instagram.com/proverbs31ministries/ Christ Family @jesuschristfamily Through Jesus Christ, we are ALL Family… Follow at https://www.instagram.com/jesuschristfamily/ Daily Bible Verses @daily_bibleverses Just sharing great photos with great scriptures Follow at https://www.instagram.com/daily_bibleverses/ Bible Lock Screens™ App @biblelockscreens Jesus ✝ Daily Bible Encouragement Follow at https://www.instagram.com/biblelockscreens/ Bibles x Coffee @biblesandcoffee Jesus + Art May your coffee be strong & your faith be stronger © Los Angeles, CA • Just trying to make the world more colorful ♥🍋🍉🎨☀🌸 #biblesxcoffee Follow at https://www.instagram.com/relevantentrepreneur/ God’s Motivations™ @godsmotivations. We are a non-profit Christian community, we help businesses by promoting their product/services. 📱 Follow at https://www.instagram.com/godsmotivations/ #MarketingMyServices

Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/dailygodpreneur/ Are you looking for daily inspiration on Instagram? There you could have a brief but effective connection with Godly advice to manage your business! Daily Godpreneur is a place where you could find inspiration, and encouragement to manage your business putting God first! Commit your plans to the Lord! If you have any prayer requests: We’d pray for you! Would you like to be connected with other Godpreneurs and be part of a 44,900k followers community? Join us https://www.instagram.com/dailygodpreneur/ #ChristianBloggers #NewEntrepreneurs

To talk about attracting money into our business, we first have to talk about giving. Why? It’s the natural order of things. To receive fruit from a tree, a farmer must give seed to the soil and toil the land. It’s the same way in business. I’ve also experienced that to receive from my clients, I must first give them something of value whether it’s my time, a free resource, or educational information. When I do this, it makes my customer more likely to give me their business. I’ll admit that I was one of those guys that didn’t take giving seriously. It was a combination of lies that I told myself like, I don’t have enough to offer, I have my bills to pay, and maybe next month I’ll throw a few bucks in. It wasn’t until I started giving from my business that I realized how stingy and greedy I was. I saw how selfish I had become, and how diametrically opposed my mindset was to the way God wanted me thinking. What I learned was that God wasn’t interested in my money, but instead, he has commanded me to give so that my heart would never be attached to the money of my business, but instead to serving others. You see, God wants to be the one to support us on our entrepreneurial journey. Our products and services are meant to support others, not us. God gets the credit for filling our bank account, not our clients. But we can’t come to that understanding without completely disconnecting our minds from the selfishness that money draws out of us. Listen, tithing and donations are all a touchy subject. It’s touchy because it’s the biggest tool the enemy uses to divide us from God…because money could be the biggest tool God can use in your business to do the most good in the world for His kingdom. You might be thinking, “But Alex, I can’t even pay for a website, how can I afford to give?” Listen, you’re not alone. We’re not alone. We entrepreneurs all go through the same issue of not having a stable income. It seems easier for the 9-5 guy to give because he’s only got to give from his account, and he can easily calculate the amount and have it automatically deducted. Us entrepreneurs sometimes don’t have that luxury, especially when the credit card company would like to get their payment…FIRST. Maybe you do have it all together in your finances and you’re a regular giver at your church, but you want to learn how God wants you to steward your money in your business so you can attract more of it in. The lesson is the same for both the giver and inconsistent giver: If you want to attract more, you must give more. Now wait, before you send your guilty tithe into your church, you have to understand the types of giving there are and some commandments on giving. In my studying to prepare for this touchy subject, I too learned the Bible explains four types of giving that we, including our businesses, can offer directly related to our finance departments: alms, first fruits, offering and the tithe. Each type of giving we do has a return to yourself and our businesses. The commandments for each are important to understanding because these are non-negotiables, especially the tithe and first-fruits. When we really understand these, then our mindsets will be ready to attract more because, in the end, if you want more, you must give more. The ROI of Tithing to Your Church Tithing (giving of 10% to your church) shows God your obedience and that your money isn’t really yours, you’re simply managing it for Him while you’re here. He takes the 90% you keep and blesses that to do more than the 100% would have. The bible says "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. (Malachi 3:10 NIV)" The way I see it, tithing is a weekly reminder that the money my business produces is not mine and that I need to be careful I how I manage it (budgeting) and what I spend the rest on (financing). And since tithing is what supports the church and its growth, my tithing encourages me to go out and get more business so I can bring more to the church (investment). Grow an Area of Your Business with an Offering While tithing helps you in your budgeting and financing departments, offerings cover sales and marketing. Let me explain the way I see it. We come out with products and services. We work hard to research, develop and market them. God opening rewards those efforts of your business when you give offerings. Giving an offering is us recognizing a specific thing in our business is totally out of our control and in God’s hands, and it implies, whatever resource is sown-the giver shall see a return of 30, 60, or 100-fold. When we entrepreneurs participate in an offering, we must have something we’re asking God to reward; a new partnership, a new marketing campaign, or a big proposal you pitched. Giving is a spiritual act but it translates to the natural through the demand for your efforts. The bible says "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV By giving an offering, you are purposing your money to a specific thing and so you give with a cheerful heart. This is setting up your mindset for victory and receiving abundantly from that act. Your mind and heart are ready for the success of that business move you’re asking for blessings over. So, tithing is an act of obedience and offering is an act of letting go and letting God. We must know the difference because it directly affects all of the cash flow in our businesses. What First Fruits Can Your Business Bring to the Table? Imagine you’re a farmer. You’ve invested all the money and time in hopes of a good crop so that you can go and sell it, make your money back and some profit as well. Since you’ve invested all you got into the crop, you’re probably very excited when the first fruits come out because you get to go and sell it and start paying some bills, maybe take your spouse out for dinner from all the hard work you’ve just put in. Not so fast! The bible says "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine." Proverbs 3:9‭-‬10 NIV God is asking the farmer to bring the first part of his crops to the church, not sell it at the market right away. Why? It’s another mindset training. When we entrepreneurs give our first fruits, we’re training out the selfishness and ungratefulness that is holding us back from receiving all that God has for us. We’re demonstrating to God that we’re so grateful for what he’s done, how far God has brought us, and where he’s taking our business. Ok, so you’re not a farmer, you’re a web development company, for example. Here are first fruit offerings you can make You develop software and finally release it in the marketplace. The first sale is the first fruit. You take the first sales of the year and give it as first fruits to thank God for last year. This prepares your business to be blessed for the entire year. You launch a new product or service. The first sale is the first fruit. You start a new business partnership. The first sale is the first fruit. It should be a celebration! You should do it with joy and thanksgiving for what God has provided and one step closer to your own Promised land. How much is a first fruit? How many fruits do we give? Good question. You can offer the first sales, the first week of sales, or some other measure that feels right for you. The important thing is to feel the celebration. So, tithing works on your obedience mindset. Offerings works on your letting go mindset. In giving firstfruits; it is a measure of faith and heart. Giving of Alms to Charity through Your Business We’re called to be compassionate and good humans here on earth. The bible says "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord , and he will reward them for what they have done." Proverbs 19:17 NIV I do medical missions every year through my charity, Jose’s Hands. This is me and my family’s efforts to give to the poor and underserved in other countries. I and my staff give in money and volunteer time, and expect nothing in return, and allowing God to become the repayment plan. I pray this teaching blesses you and your business. Imagine a marketplace full of cheerful givers in all areas of giving; alms, first fruits, offerings, and tithing. What kind of abundance would be flowing through our businesses if we reprogrammed our minds to this money mindset instead of the one culture has us wrapped around? Wow. #BusinessBibleStudy #FindingMyPurpose #DifferentiatingMyself Attracting Money In Your Business, God's Way Educate yourself and prepare your business to steward the financial blessings God has in store for you. Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

Have a big problem with entrepreneurs getting a divorce. Not because why you think though… Yes, God detests divorce. But I see it from a totally different angle. When an entrepreneur friend of mine gets a divorce, I’m immidiately hesitant about getting into a partnership with this person. They have lost integrity in my mind. What a person does in his private life is a strong indication of what is going on in his heart. This is so because the marriage relationship is the foundation for all other relationships we form in society and it mirrors our character. Marriage is a promise that puts someone else’s interests ahead of your own. Partnership in business, like marriage, is as much a responsibility as it is a privilege and is based on trust earned over time through hard work. If I can’t trust you, I’m less likely to do business with you. Period. That’s simply the way we’re wired to think. I still love that entrepreneur, I’m just extremely cautious about getting in a business relationship. The bible says, "For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him". Proverbs 5:21‭-‬22 NLT I’ve been sticking it out since 2011. My wife and I have spoken about divorce. I chose, though, to see marriage as the ultimate entrepreneurial venture that I’m never quitting because it’s shaping me and molding INTEGRITY. Regardless of how I feel sometimes towards my wife, I immediately take a bigger picture view of what’s going on and think that this is another test or my INTEGRITY and I’m going to PASS! Godpreneur Rule: Integrity starts at home. Godpreneurs are people of their word and stick with our commitments even when we no longer feel like it. #MarriedEntrepreneurs #StrengthenIntegrity

This message will be the most difficult concept to relay because it has to do with putting to death all of the materialistic things we planned on doing when we have money. I don’t know about you, but I have big ideas for when I’m balling. I want fancy dinners, expensive vacations, exotic car rentals, and I want to take my friends with me. There’s nothing wrong with any of these “things.” What’s wrong is my attitude towards them. These are all impulsive, materialistic purchases. And if we don’t keep them in check, we might not be trusted to manage the money in the first place. Our attitude NOW as Godpreneurs was a direct impact on our impulses and what we’ll do with money when it comes in contact with us. So what’s the right attitude to have that God honors and blesses? How do we change and prepare our hearts and attitudes to receive more? How do we undo all of the materialistic dreams we’ve set in our hearts, and replace them with God’s vision to do through our businesses? It’s all about taking on Jesus’s servant heart. The bible says: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."Philippians 2:3‭-‬4 NIV Having a servants heart as a CEO is a posture and a perspective. When you experience growth in your business and God provides new contacts, new clients, and money in the bank, your mind should expand, and you should begin to position yourself to birth God’s hope and a future for the marketplace you’re in. But what happens if your attitude is stuck in material possessions? What happens when our hearts are trying to prove something to someone? We misspend the resources. But if your heart and attitude were true of a servant, wanting to manage his master’s money correctly, your Godprenurial focus would become sharper, and you would start to embrace potential while placing emphasis on the value of your decisions. Your attitude in business tells God that you’re able to manage what you have; therefore you can be trusted with more. Before you ask for more from God, you need to check your attitude and make sure it lines up with a servants heart. I’ve lost my fortune, due to an attitude, or posture, of ignorance. I’ve been left ashamed and finger-pointing. I know now more than ever that this is the enemy at work in my heart because God doesn’t put me to shame. Our financial future is up to us, Godpreneurs. God wants us all to collaborate with Him. Will our attitude perceive collaboration or will it be stuck in the desire for worldly possessions, leaving us stuck in a cycle of fortune followed by the fall? Godpreneur Rule: As God elevates me and my business, I must decrease and become a servant to the world. #BusinessBibleStudy #DifferentiatingMyself #BecomeDisciplined Attracting Money In Your Business, God's Way Educate yourself and prepare your business to steward the financial blessings God has in store for you. Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

I like the concept of the self-made man. To me, it conjures up a hope that, despite my middle-class upbringing, maybe I’ll be the one to break us free and into the life of wealth and riches. So I work… And I work… And I work my butt off more! I labor day and night and even weekends. I’m determined to make this happen. But there’s a danger in my mindset. I’ve rationalized that to be self-made, I need to work harder. I’ve connected my labor to my riches. And this will only cause me to fall deeper into the self-made trap. Us entrepreneurs are especially vulnerable to the self-made trap. It sounds like: If I built my business and I made my money, that’s because I worked hard and I made that money. It was all me. I sacrificed, I put in the blood, sweat, and tears. I did it. I deserve it because I earned it all by myself. I started from the bottom and rose to the ranks of the rich and famous. I gave it 10X, and I did it all by myself. After all, we are entrepreneurs, and we did it on our own, right? Nope. And if we don’t correct this fundamental lie about business and money, we could be missing out on the greatest riches that God has planned for us. We need to replace the self-made man lie with the truth:  We are God- Made Men and Women! The bible says "Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God." Ecclesiastes 5:19 NIV Sure, you are brilliant, but where did you get your brains from? Yes, you work hard, but where did you get that healthy body from? And what about your education and upbringing? Parental figures in your life got their resources from somewhere. You could have died of malnutrition or been born in an oppressive country with no internet, but you’re reading this post now. You were placed in this marketplace, given this mind of entrepreneurship, given this energy and excitement for business and commerce, and given these human resource responsibilities and growth opportunities – all because of God. We can all directly or indirectly trace everything in our business lives back to God. God made us. God made our businesses. God brought out clients. God birthed the passions inside. We are the work of His hands. Imagine the peace and power that would flood us and the entire marketplace if gratitude eradicated selfishness for the gift of wealth. Godpreneur Rule: None of us are self-made. We are God made. Let’s pray right now. Father, search my heart, O Lord! Let me know where I’m taking credit instead of giving you all the honor and glory. Lord, remove the arrogance I sometimes get as an entrepreneur, and replace it with Godpreneur thoughts – I praise you for everything that makes me wealthy. You’re the reason. You get the honor and glory because you made me the businessman I am. #BusinessBibleStudy #EnhanceFocus #SharpenLeadership 5 Lies of Money and Business Instead of reading the blog posts, take the video course!  I personally teach you the method.  You get: Workbook 5-Video Teachings Access to dozens of courses in the Godpreneur Academy! Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

One of my partners called me one day asking me if I tithe from my business revenue or my revenue. He was genuinely concerned about it. He didn’t want to be wrong in this area of his life. This was a big deal…to him. Not to me. I see tithe differently. I see it as me helping build the kingdom. I love giving to my church because I know it’s growing. But the minute I let thoughts of “legalism” kick in, that’s when giving stops becoming fun and starts becoming a chore…a conviction…another area of my life to worry about…like I need more things to feel guilty about. As entrepreneurs, do we tithe from our businesses, or personal? Do we give after taxes or before taxes? Should I have an excel spreadsheet with the exact calculations of my tithe to make sure I’m not 1 penny short…or else…. In my study of money and God, the tithe conversation is always a hot topic. Whenever I see the old testament, it makes the tithe seem like an obligation…or else! But when I see Jesus talking about the tithe in the New Testament, I know the anti-obligation. The bible says “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone.” Luke 11:42 When you’re thinking of tithing from your business or personal, or pre or post-tax, don’t make the mistake of falling into the obligation of pride or obligation tithe. As an entrepreneur, God is entrusting you with a lot of money that, Jesus himself is asking for you to keep in mind that being just and loving God is what’s important, and your business revenue is used towards that. In Luke 18:9-14 we read: To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” If we entrepreneurs become so concerned about keeping the law, we neglect our calling to love and church and tithe become an obligation and another potential opportunity for guilt. Godpreneurs are cheerful givers, motivated to come alongside our church family and help them build and grow in the same way our businesses are growing! Give to be HAPPY that you’re helping another Godpreneur (your pastor) build something great! The bible says "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work". 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 Imagine if all of us Godpreneurs were moved by love and not by the size of the check we give our churches. We should all pray for Godpreneurs worldwide to have our hearts guided by God to make joyful, cheerful, wise and FREE decisions for the resources God has given us! Godpreneur Rule:  Godpreneurs cheerfully give from our business resources. Amen. #BusinessBibleStudy #AccountingHelp #GodpreneurAcademy 5 Lies of Money and Business Instead of reading the blog posts, take the video course!  I personally teach you the method.  You get: Workbook 5-Video Teachings Access to dozens of courses in the Godpreneur Academy! Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

The restlessness I feel when I don’t have clarity is not a bad thing. I believe this is the longing and passion I as an entrepreneur, feel for wanting God more in my business. It pushes me to move forward, to create epic products designed before the foundations of the earth were laid. I do not know what my future holds, but I trust fully in the promise of Scripture that as I commit all of my ways to the Lord, he sets my path straight (Proverbs 3:6). For me, that has typically looked like only knowing the exact next step on the path and learning to trust him with the darkness ahead. I don’t need clarity of my future when I’m given the clarity of today. As a business owner, it’s ok to have a plan for the future, but it’s imperative that I focus on TODAY and let God direct that. The Bible says: “Believe me: I am in my Father and my Father is in me. If you can’t believe that, believe what you see—these works. The person who trusts me will not only do what I’m doing but even greater things, because I, on my way to the Father, am giving you the same work to do that I’ve been doing. You can count on it. From now on, whatever you request along the lines of who I am and what I am doing, I’ll do it. That’s how the Father will be seen for who he is in the Son. I mean it. Whatever you request in this way, I’ll do." John 14:11‭-‬14 MSG The word itself says that I’m going to do greater things than Jesus did. This mindset is what gives me the power to overcome my desire for clarity and my need for plans, and puts me in a position of 100% trust in God for today’s provisions. What phone calls do I need to make today? What projects need to move forward today? What’s my day look like today? Not tomorrow.  Today! I’m born for something great…TODAY! #ShareYourTestimony #FindingMyBrand

I can’t tell you how many of my tasks are overdue. You wouldn’t believe how many things are on my plate to get out. I’m not even sure how many balls are on my side of the court that are holding initiatives in my business up. I have campaigns to launch, client deadlines to meet, new business opportunities to create plans for, and prospects to follow up with. Oh, and not to mention, I have a personal life – you know… a wife, kids, working out, friends, and all of that. And I forgot – I have a spiritual life that, at times, takes a back seat to all of the other priorities and deadlines I have to meet. And putting God on the back-burner is precisely the problem with the hurry and rush of being a business owner. All of us Christian entrepreneurs have an enemy in our life that wants to rob our businesses blind. This enemy disguises himself to steal our love, our joy, and our peace. If this enemy can distract us long enough, we can all-together forget about leading a God-First business. The enemy is RUSH. I’ve heard it said before that if the devil can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy. Busyness in business causes almost everything to be in “rush mode". Rushing is precisely where the enemy gets us to fail because it cuts off our relationship with God, other people, and our own Spirit. The ruthless elimination of rush will be one of the most significant challenges and accomplishments a Godpreneur can tackle so that the journey isn’t as burdensome as it feels right now. But how can we eliminate rush when people are relying on us, the bank accounts don’t just fill themselves up, and millions of our dreams still haven’t come to fruition? How can we slow down enough to lead emotionally rich and spiritually healthy and vibrant business lives? One of my favorite illustrations of the “chill” nature of Jesus was when a synagogue leader tells Jesus that his daughter had just died, and to come and lay hands on her so she could be revived. Jesus got up and started heading toward the leader’s house, but not before helping someone else on the way there. The story goes: While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. Just then, a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. News of this spread through all that region. (Matthew 9:18‭-‬26 NIV) What if Jesus would have RUSHED to the leader’s house? Certainly, someone’s death would qualify as a “rush job,” right? When an ambulance responds to an emergency, traffic moves aside, cars stop, and the petal is to the floor to react as fast as possible. And yet Jesus had the confidence about his Spirit that made it seem like even saving a little girl’s life can be done in a calm, cool, and collected way. Jesus’ unrushed nature gave him the capacity to meet a need on the way to meeting another need. Do you see the two-for-one that happened there? In the same amount of time, Jesus did double the miracles. Look, there’s a way to be busy that’s healthy. When you have purpose and passion, you’re going to have a lot on your plate. Jesus was a very busy man traveling city to city. The problem isn’t when you have a lot to do in your business; the problems come when you rush because you have too much on your to-do list. The problem is thinking the only way to keep up with the demands of entrepreneurship is to rush everything. The reality is if the enemy always wants us to be in a hurry and disconnect us from God, then rushing things is entirely incompatible to leading a God-First business. We can’t be led by Spirit and speed. Slowing Down Let’s try slowing down today. The evidence of rush will show up in our bodies, our stress level, at meetings, and any sense of hurry or irritation. The evidence of this rush will all but eliminate our ability to be present in love so we can respond to the Spirit’s calling for the moment. Imagine if we were too busy to not pick up a phone call from a friend asking us to pray for him. Right now, and a few more times through the day, take a deep breath on, imagine God’s loving presence enveloping you, and thank God for slowing you down. #DifferentiatingMyself #WorkLifeBalance

I want to win the lottery. I’ll admit it, I want to win it because I know the road it takes to actually get to that amount of money, and it’s hard! I’d rather take a ‘get rich quick’ pill and be there already. Many times I’ve chased the fantasy of a certain business opportunity being ‘the one’ that will finally get me to the $1 Million club. After all, I deserve it! I love God, I follow his commands, I give to my church, I’ve discovered my purpose, I’m in my calling – isn’t it MY time? As I grow deeper in my faith with God, I’m reminded about the concept of success, and how I try to avoid His definition versus my definition. See, my definition of success is money in the bank. That’s how we’re judged in the world – the wealth we’ve accumulated. My assets, the land I own, the equity in my business, my last product launch numbers, these are all measures I’m judging myself by. And while profits do matter and are the lifeblood of the business, to focus solely on them will make us miserable. Why? Because they are constantly changing, it can be taken away in a heartbeat, and I’ll never have enough of it to actually feel successful because there will always be more and someone else will always have more. So what is God’s definition of success? Here it is: Success God’s way is not judging each day by the amount of money I make, but by the seeds I plant. When I’m trying to launch new businesses and chase new ideas, I find myself neglecting the basics in my business that give me the most joy and ultimately leads to more referrals and successful case studies. I neglect to the prospect I neglect following up with past clients I neglect blogging to my target audience I neglect building deeper relationships with my past clients I neglect pouring into my current employees I neglect solidifying my current operations It’s all of these things I neglect when I’m chasing the dream of being a millionaire with a new venture. The Bible says: "A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty". Proverbs 28:19 NLT Poverty…that's how I’ve felt (and been) at times in my struggles to desire more riches. God has taught me many times that success in entrepreneurship does not happen overnight. It is the result of faithfulness in little things over a lifetime. The small unnoticed things I do in business will add up to great achievement and a crescendo of success—if I am persistent. I can build my business life on a consistent body of small achievements, not just a single giant successful venture. Of course, I get bummed when a product launch fails, when I don’t sell out an event, or when revenue for the month dips below costs, but I must continually focus on my purpose and calling, continuing to obey the commands and decrees of providing value and service to others. Here’s another word of wisdom: "For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy". Deuteronomy 30:16 NLT I take this as God saying that there’s a lot of little things I need you to follow and do so that I can open up the heavens and pour down blessings on you. The two biggest commands: love God and love others. There’s nothing there that says love money, love a big business or love fame. Instead, the Bible teaches us you reap what you sow. Sow generously and I will reap generously. Sow sparingly and I will find myself impoverished when I meet the grim reaper of business. Godpreneur Rule: Don’t put all your eggs in chasing business fantasies. Sow many acts of value in your business, and you will be amazed at the harvest over time. #BusinessBibleStudy #NewEntrepreneurs

As I’ve written many times in the past, I feel a deep call to rid the world of an identity crisis. There are business owners who are running businesses they shouldn’t be running and have a whole different passion for something else, yet are stuck. I know this because I was one of them. Since I’ve chosen such a “worldwide” view of my deep desire, I’ve been able to re-shape the way I operate my business of doing logos and websites. It has helped me reveal my talent as a Brand Strategist. I’ve been able to focus on specific expertise. It’s helped me eliminate distractions from around me and discern what ideas I should pursue and which ones need to go in the icebox (for later). What I’ve discovered about myself, now I bring in as a methodology to my clients. There are three major areas I consider when looking to discover what my clients are born to do. Today I’ll show you one: the needs of the world. The business God calls you to is where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. The single strongest indicator of the business mindset God wants you to be in is probably your awareness of what needs to be done to make the world more like what God intends. For me, I would see businesses fail constantly. Remember, I’m the guy doing the logo and website so I’m seeing people BEFORE the start. In 2014 I started to realize a trend: the successful ones were doing it out of a passion as if they were born to do it. The others were following a trend or doing it because there’s money in it. The Bible says: "Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need". Ephesians 4:28 NIV I’m in a position to take their money and run with whatever their idea is, or I can guide them to see how their product or service will impact the world as a whole. If we can’t find it, then we need to dig deeper. This doesn’t necessarily mean all of my clients solve world hunger or other huge, global problems. Working to serve the good of the larger society doesn’t have to be one of the obvious bigger issues. I can’t meet every need in the world, so I narrowed it down to helping people discover their true identity, their purpose, their passion. This set me apart from logo and web guys and helped me see my business in a way in which I’m helping meet the world’s needs. Questions I ask my clients to discover their world solution: What do you observe or notice that needs to change in the world? What do you feel strongly about? What people do you care about? What do you think God has called you to? Once we’ve identified areas, I ask them to consider needs that they are in a good position to meet, that few other people are willing to address, or that they find especially pressing. God has given me the ability to recognize something of what the world needs. There is no biblical formula for translating the needs of the world into a precise business to pursue. I didn’t hear God audibly say “Alex, rid the world of an identity crisis.” Instead, God expects me to notice it and get to work, rather than waiting for a special call from him. I noticed my call while participating in a Bible study at my church. I pray to God to please continue to open my eyes to ways (big or small) that may be inviting me to partner with Him to care for the world’s needs. As I experience more of God’s love, I love others as He loves me. This is how I stay in my ‘born to do’ zone. #BusinessBibleStudy #FindingMyBrand