Archive for Christian Entrepreneur
What Wealth really means (and DOESN’T mean)…
Posted by: | CommentsThis is an audio I just recorded that shares my heart about what “wealth” really means (and doesn’t mean). I did a similar audio a few years back that some of you may have heard, but I have revised/added a lot of things since I’ve learned a few tough lessons financially since then.
It’s 36 minutes long. It will be a blessing to you! I hope you enjoy it…
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After you listen, please let me know your thoughts (agree or diasagree) by leaving a comment below…
Marketing Secrets of the Bible
Posted by: | CommentsMatt Gillogly is someone I’ve followed for a number of years, and
have had the privilege to speak with. He helps other Christian
entrepreneurs with their business marketing.
This is a fun fast paced interview with Matt that I think you’ll
find interesting and enlightening. It’s about 38 minutes long.
Nothing to sell, just good content that I thought would be helpful.
You can download or listen right online.
Enjoy,
Mark
Those who trust in the Lord shall not be disappointed
Posted by: | CommentsI just read two really good books that I am recommending to you.
The first is called “Those Who Trust in the Lord Shall Not Be Disappointed.” Do you feel there are things the Lord has spoken to you, dreams and visions that He has given you, but they have not been fulfilled? I believe many of us are there right now. If that is you, this book is a quick and easy read, but will impact you greatly.
Here is the direct Amazon page for the book:
The other book is called “Chazown” which is the Hebrew word for dream, revelation, or vision. It speaks of your passion and your calling that God has placed within each of us as believers. If you are looking for clarification or confirmation or encouragement of your calling in life, this book will bring it to life!
Also, I hope everyone read and enjoyed the short 3-part series in the blog speaking about debt, starting your own business, and the real estate market. If you missed any of these, you can go to three of the last five posts on the main blog page and read this series.
Where are you standing right now? Are your dreams still alive or do you feel like they’ve been temporarily put on hold or even lost forever, specifically in the area of wealth and finance? Please comment below! Let’s encourage one another!
Mark
Understanding the Real Estate Market (Step #3)
Posted by: | CommentsThis is the last of the three steps in this short blog series…
Step #1 is Getting Out Of Debt.
Step #2 is Starting Your Own Business, The Low-Risk Way.
Step #3 is Understanding the Real Estate Market.
Notice I said “understand” the market, not necessarily “buy”
or “invest” in real estate. It all depends. There’s a time
to buy, and a time to sell, and a time to do nothing but
wait!
It’s all about the timing. Ask me how I know that!
Everyone should watch the real estate market, because it’s
good to be aware of it for any investment properties, but
for your personal residence as well, which as many have
seen, is not the investment/asset they once thought!
I’m watching the real estate market now and studying
different methods and niches to determine what specific
strategies are working best or not working at all, and
I’ll be sharing some of this as well in the coming months.
You can’t always believe what some real estate “guru” tells
you is the best method ever. Maybe 5 years ago, but not now.
I do know that some of these “gurus” that are teaching
their preferred method of investing are sitting on the
sidelines themselves right now – not ALL of them, but
some of them.
I’m looking at a number of ideas, and a number of real
estate programs, but I will tell you I’m being extremely
conservative and low-risk (even NO risk) in what I am
considering for myself and for YOU.
I was hit extremely hard in real estate because I wrongly
assumed that prices would always go up, but I will not make
that mistake again. And it’s still not certain if we
have seen the bottom of home prices yet. Some
experts say we’re still years away from the bottom.
So I look forward to sharing more with you on this subject
in the near future. We won’t focus on this as urgently as
the first two steps, but it will follow behind.
Blessed (to be a wise investor who multiplied his talents),
Mark
P.S. Thank you for reading this post! Your comments and
questions are welcomed below.
P.P.S. Pass this along to your friends and colleagues, too.
***If you haven’t viewed the new 15-min. video I put together,
you can still do so at:
More Changes Are Coming… Will You Be Ready?
Posted by: | CommentsDue to what’s been going on in the markets and the economy,
I’ve been contemplating things in my life and what I know
others are experiencing right now. I’ve been thinking how
EPIC Wealth Strategies can be more relevant for TODAY.
This has led me to make some changes and additions – really,
a re-ordering of priorities in what EPIC provides that
coincides with the change of priorities in my own life.
I’ve broken these priorities into three steps that I believe
are essential to us as Christian entrepreneurs, business
owners, and employees alike. These three steps apply to
everyone!
Starting tomorrow, I will post a short series of three new
blog posts outlining these three steps (one every few days
for each step), so be on the lookout for these. I’m pumped
about this new direction, and I know you will be, too!
Blessings!
Mark
P.S. Thank you for reading this post! Your comments and
questions are welcomed below.
P.P.S. Pass this along to your friends and colleagues, too.
***If you haven’t viewed the new 15-min. video I put together,
you can still do so at:
Briefing Call Replay is Now Available
Posted by: | CommentsIf you missed the 30-min. briefing call
from Sunday, August 8th, we have posted
a replay online.
Go here —> http://epicwealthstrategies.com/replay/
This was a casual, informal, unscripted,
straight-from-the-heart talk discussing
the current financial issues we face and
our 3-step gameplan to break out of the
confusion.
It may not be what you think…
Go here —> http://epicwealthstrategies.com/replay/
You can either hit the play button and listen
through the online player or you can download
the mp3.
Blessings!
Mark
P.S. This is an exciting new direction for
EPIC, and I want us to walk through this
together!
Go here —> http://epicwealthstrategies.com/replay/
Three Specific Steps to Change Your Financial Future
Posted by: | CommentsUnless you’ve been a new subscriber to the Christian Entrepreneur Report,
you haven’t heard from me since January.
So I just wanted to take a moment to let you know what’s been going on
behind the scenes…
Rather than a lengthy blog post, I am inviting you to a briefing call this
Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. ET. It won’t be long, maybe 15-30 minutes,
just long enough to share with you some of the exciting things we at EPIC
Wealth Strategies have in the works.
We will be discussing a few major points that I believe are essential to
EVERYONE in the near future! You’ll hear about three specific steps that
we can take immediately to start re-ordering our financial lives. You’ll
know what I mean when you hear the call on Sunday.
There’s no need to register. Here are the call details…
Sunday, August 8th, 9:00 p.m. ET
Dial-in number: (712) 775-7000
Access Code: 482209#
All you have to do is dial in the phone number and the access code at the
right time, and you’ll be on!
Talk to you then,
Mark
P.S. You don’t want to miss this call! You’ll hear about three specific
steps you can implement right away that can change your financial future!
Multiple Streams of Income [Digital Download]
Posted by: | CommentsI hope everyone is doing well today.
I am pleased to announce that we now have a digital mp3 download available of the Multiple Streams of Income for the Christian Entrepreneur Program that you can put directly into your computer or iPod.
Because this doesn’t involve actual CDs that have to be duplicated and shipped, the cost of the digital download format is only $47, while the CD version was $77.
Go here to check it out:
http://epicwealthstrategies.com/multiplestreams/
I know things are tight for many of us right now, so I hope the savings with this new format makes it even more feasible for you to be able to get it and incorporate the powerful concepts you will learn in this series.
Blessings!
Mark
P.S. If you haven’t yet invested in this program and heard these life-changing principles, I urge you to take advantage of this series today!
Was Manna Not a Part of God’s Original Plan?
Posted by: | CommentsI had the privilege of meeting Johnny Enlow a couple of weeks ago, who is the author of “The Seven Mountain Prophecy” that I have been writing about lately on my blog. He clarified even more some of the key points in this message, and I can’t help but to be excited about it.
(Just last night at church, I had two people that I had told about the book approach me to tell me how much it has impacted them, and it was great to see the excitement in their eyes about what the Lord was showing them through it!)
Another thing that stuck out to me as I re-read the book (for the third time) is his discussion about manna not being a part of God’s original plan. Listen to this quote from page 33 of the book:
“Just as the wilderness itself was never Israel’s promised destiny, neither was manna part of God’s ultimate purpose. Though we sing songs about manna from heaven and romanticize the miracle of bread falling from the sky, it’s important to remember that God had always promised something better. He never told Moses or Israel, “I will provide manna from heaven every morning.” No, he promised milk and honey. That’s why the manna stopped on the day after they first ate of the produce of the land (see Joshua 5:12). Manna was a wafer-like substance that had only a hint of honey flavoring to it. The promise was a land that flowed with honey. God provided in the desert a sample of what would be available without measure if they pressed forward. He was only whetting their appetites for what He really wanted to give them. These emergency rations would have been unnecessary if not for Israel’s stubborn unbelief. In His goodness, God provides for us, even when we live below His calling on our lives.”
To me, manna represents survival, just enough to get by, just enough to pay the bills. And while we need to be truly thankful for these testimonies of God’s goodness, it is still far below what God has in mind for us, which is abundance. Many of us are in the wilderness right now, just getting by, but we’re to be looking forward to the promised land, knowing that the wilderness is just a learning season, not the final destination.
I trust this is an encouragement to you in your day!
Blessings!
Mark
P.S. Yes, I’m reading the book again for the third time, which is very rare for me, but it’s just that good. I really want to get this message in my spirit, and I want you to do the same. That’s why I keep writing about this book. If we all pursue this together, we could have a huge impact on the kingdom!
If you haven’t yet picked up your copy, you can do so here at Amazon:
The Seven Mountain Prophecy, Johnny Enlow
Posted by: | CommentsI just finished reading a book that has greatly impacted my life called “The Seven Mountain Prophecy” by Johnny Enlow. I consider myself a pretty big dreamer – until I read this and realized how small my thinking as a believer has been.
A number of Christian leaders have spoken on these seven mountains, such as Chuck Pierce, Lance Wallnau, Os Hillman, and others. In this book, Pastor Enlow speaks of these seven mountains of influence within today’s society and how we can take these mountains for Christ.
These seven mountains are Media, Government, Education, Economy (Business/Wealth), Religion, Entertainment, and Family. We have been at the base of these mountains trying to influence society on a small scale, but imagine if we can sit at the tops of these mountains and influence millions at one time!
Not everyone is called for every mountain, but as you read the book, one (or some) will resonate in your spirit. EPIC Wealth Strategies is called to influence the mountain of Business/Economy, even though there are a couple of other mountains I have a vision for in ways that I’ve shared with only a very few people.
He doesn’t mention this in the book, but I personally feel that the Business/Economy mountain is perhaps the most important, because if you conquer this mountain, you have the finances available to fund what’s necessary to claim the others!
I’ll be talking about this book for the next couple of weeks, but in the meantime, here is a link directly to Amazon where you can check out the book:
I hope this book ministers to you as much as it has me, and confirms the calling in your life that perhaps you feel has been lost or stolen.
Blessings!
Mark
