Divinepreneur Set Free
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to the Divinepreneur Set Free Podcast! This show is designed to encourage, amuse, and inspire faith centered entrepreneurs, whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, an established business ninja, or have that entrepreneurial spirit. We come to you with real talk. Each week, we will deliver useful content from the heart, and the mind. We are here to help you be set free from the old so that you can bring in the new to do the redemptive work that you are called to do!
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Episode 38 - Unsettled: God's Calling You!
October 23, 2019 03:59 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDo you feel like God is calling you to a new thing? A new direction? To do something totally out of your comfort zone? Maybe it's your business, or even your career? As we approach the end of 2019, take an inventory of the past months to see if God has been pushing you into new ground. There are signs that God may be talking to you. First, you don't have peace in your heart. In the context of work, maybe you feel uneasy. You are always thinking about that "other" thing. Second...
Episode 37 - Can't We All Get Along? Dealing With Different Personalities
October 16, 2019 03:59 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBDo you get along with everyone? Is there a co-worker, a colleague, or maybe your peer that you just can't click with? Is it you? It is her? Maybe both? Well, understanding one's personality profile may just be the key in helping you and your team understand and work with each other in a smoother way. Recently, my wife and I took the DISC profile assessment. It's sort of a check up to where each other is at. The goal is to learn about each other in a way where we understand the othe...
Episode 36 - Always Creating: Interview with Sid Mofya
October 02, 2019 03:59 - 48 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode, I interview my good friend Sid Mofya. Sid is the Director of Partnerships at Draper Venture Network by day; by night, he is a budding creative generating soulful/folk-inspired music. Sid shares with us that in his early days he had ambitions of becoming a doctor. Born in Zambia, his dream was to study abroad. While medicine was not the ultimate calling, Sid did land a full ride in the UK to study engineering. He later pursued a business degree in Houston, Texas, but no...
Episode 35 - What's Your Dream? (Part 2)
September 25, 2019 03:59 - 23 minutes - 22.8 MBDo you suffer from Isolation-itis? "Isolation is the enemy of excellence." (Aaron Walker; https://www.viewfromthetop.com) In this part two series on "Free The Dream Conference," we look at one of my big takeaways - upgrading your peer group. If you're like me, a proud introvert and type A personality, you may have a high tendency to seclude yourself in your work, projects, thinking, and problem solving? Why? It's likely largely rooted in hubris, and a sense of pride. For me, I tend not...
Episode 34 - What's Your Dream? (Part One)
September 18, 2019 03:59 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBin this week's episode, part one, we talk about our dreams. Almost all of us have a dream that we want to unleash. For some of you, you are already living your dream. Congrats! For the majority of us, however, I am guessing that we have something bottled within that we have been harboring for years, and at times, decades. But it isn't going away. At this year's Free the Dream conference (www.freethedreamconference.com), I was so blessed to have been able to attend the 2.5 days extrava...
Episode 33 - Hungry, Humble and Smart: Three Key Traits of An Awesome Team Player
September 11, 2019 03:59 - 28 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, we explore the three traits in an ideal team player in any organization. Let's face it: Top talent is hard to find. They are even harder to keep (that's for another episode). In his famed work, "The Ideal Team Player," Patrick Lencioni argues convincingly three tops traits that an employer should identify in their team members. In honor of this work, we dive into the three traits and discuss their implications when they are present, or missing (or a combination of them...
Episode 32 - Naked Service: Serving Clients Authentically
September 04, 2019 03:59 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBHave you ever had a bad customer service experience? If you have, did you ever tell someone about it? Chance are the answer is a resounding yes! So, how do we up our game when it comes to client relations and customer service? In this episode, we discuss five essential skills to serving customers, and doing authentically. People are emotional beings. That is why when we experience bad customer service we tend to tell our friends and neighbors; it hits a nerve. We want to avoid...
Episode 31 - Customer Loyalty: Interview with Matt Doka of Fivestars
August 28, 2019 03:59 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIf you've purchased your favorite Iced Latte, or a Boba drink chances are you've used Fivestars (www.fivestars.com). Why wouldn't you? In this episode, I got a chance to interview Matt Doka, CTO of Fivestars. Matt is blessed with being an engineering wiz, and a financial ninja. At McKinsey, he worked in the investment sector, where he would meet his co-founder and CEO, Vic Ho. Both Christ followers, they capitalized on their youth, enthusiasm, and faith to give starting a company a sho...
Episode 30 - The Christian Employee: Salt, Light, and Artisanship
August 21, 2019 03:59 - 21 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, we conclude our discussion of the employment relationship by focusing on what the Bible has to say about what a Christ following employee should consider when it comes to his or her interactions at the workplace. First, I think it's important to be an exceptional worker and team member. Focus on your internal brand so that people look to you for excellence. Be mindful, project-oriented, and ready to help. Col 3:23 says "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, ...
Episode 29 - Rest and Relaxation: Take Back Your Vacation!
August 14, 2019 03:59 - 22 minutes - 22.2 MBAloha! In this Maui edition of the Divinepreneur Set Free podcast, I am super thrilled to be recording from the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. This week, my fam' and I are with the kiddos vacationing. We are so blessed and ever GRATEFUL to God for the opportunity. This week, I didn't want to pass up the chance to record from this awesome place - bringing you guys some island love. And appropriately, this week's episode is about rest and relaxation. Many of us have a hard time tru...
Episode 28 - Employer Responsibilities
August 07, 2019 03:59 - 31 minutes - 31 MBIn this week's episode, we dive into one of a two-part series about how God expects us, the Christian Entrepreneur, to carry ourselves as an employer/manager. Business is a full contact sport. Many issues arise, and in multiple areas. We look at just five areas where God has something to say in terms of how we may show up in the world as an employer-divinepreneur. In the area of employee relation, we are charged in 1. Cor 9 to pay our employees fairly. In a highly competitive marketp...
Episode 27 - Follow Me! Leadership, Leverage, and Loyalty
July 31, 2019 03:59 - 30 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, we dive right into the meaning of leadership and why it's important to increase our leadership ability. Every organization needs leadership. Leadership, according John Maxwell, is influence (Law of Influence). Influence just means the ability to cause people to do things. In a business setting, we of course want to influence people in a positive way and through positivity, encouragement, and empowerment. When we show people we care, we slowly earn loyalty. When we, ...
Episode 26 What You Talkin' 'Bout, Willis? The Superpower of Communication
July 24, 2019 03:59 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat you talkin' 'bout, Willis? This famed line is from the 80's sitcom, Different Strokes. We talk every single day (most of us), and when we do we are communicating. When we email we are of course doing the same thing. We all communicate differently. Do you have people tell you that you’re “easy” to talk to? Or, do people always ask you to clarify what you just said. In this week’s episode, we dive into learning our communication style and how to improve our communication. The...
Episode 25 Interview with Cliff Ravenscraft: Unlocking The Dream Within You
July 17, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode, I am thrilled to interview my good friend, and life coach Jedi, Cliff Ravenscraft (www.mindsetanswerman.com). In case you have not heard of Cliff, he's a down to Earth Brother in Christ who started out as an employee in the marketplace and evolved (not without pain) to being 100% self employed in the on-line space. Formerly known around the world as "The Podcast Answerman" God has opened door after door for him and now, rebranded as the Mindset Answerman, Cliff coaches ...
Episode 24 - Christian Entrepreneurs Need Personal Development
July 10, 2019 03:59 - 26 minutes - 41.4 MBin today's world, business and life are accelerating at a rapid rate. Can we as Christian Entrepreneurs benefit from personal development? Or do just simply rely on God for "everything?" There are multiple benefits for Christian Entrepreneurs to develop continuously and better ourselves. Throughout scripture, God allows and even waits for man to act. For example, God asked Adam to name the animals. It's not as if God got tired or couldn't come up with names; rather, God wanted man to ...
Episode 23 - Knowing Your True Identity As A Christian Entrepreneur
July 03, 2019 03:59 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MBKnowing our true identity as a Christian Entrepreneur is not necessarily an easy thing. We are constantly under attack by the enemy who seeks to destroy us. The enemy has been at this for a long time. He knows our pain points and our weaknesses. He can question our abilities, our heart, and our motives. He accuses us day and night before God of all our shortcomings. And he does. But we can equip ourselves with a daily practice of digesting the Word of God. Romans 5:8 - But God ...
Episode 22 - Break Free From Financial Stress Right Now
June 26, 2019 03:59 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs Divinepreneurs, how we show up in the marketplace is so crucial because it is an opportunity to be a witness to Christ and a testimony for his grace, love, and overall sovereignty. In business, we are constantly bombarded with different types of pressures and demands. The enemy knows exactly how to hit us and try to derail our efforts in serving our team members, and customers. One of the central areas where the enemy can attack is our finances. Our financial health is an integral ...
Episode 21 - How Fatherhood Applies to Entrepreneurship
June 19, 2019 03:59 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBBeing a Dad is a joy but it's hard work. There are a handful of Dad traits I think that apply directly to running a business. In today's episode, we explore a handful of these traits: being patient, resourceful, emotionally fit, coachable, and communicating effectively. Our kids sometimes test our patience; but so do clients and team members. Sometimes, we run short on this resource because maybe we are not organized, or are not clear on our own time management. Carving out blocks o...
Episode 20 - Decision Making: Get Unstuck and Make Better Decisions Today!
June 12, 2019 03:59 - 31 minutes - 31.6 MBHave you ever gotten stuck on making a decision? I've been there; I think we all have experienced it. Maybe you are stuck now! Well, don't miss this episode as we deconstruct ways to make informed decisions and go over pitfalls to avoid. We humans make a ton of decisions every day. Some studies suggest that we make as many as 35,000 decisions a day (2,000 per hour) (https://go.roberts.edu/leadingedge/the-great-choices-of-strategic-leaders) In making any decision, we of course nee...
Episode 19 Compassionate Leadership with Jennie Hoady-Shiu: Practical Ways to Represent Christ at the Workplace
June 05, 2019 03:59 - 53 minutes - 46.9 MBDo you practice compassionate leadership in the marketplace? How do we do it? In this episode, I get to interview an HR Professional of over 20 years specializing in mindfulness, compassionate leadership, and emotional intelligence. Jennie Hoady-Shiu, my wife, gives us four practical ways that we can implement today so that we can be salt and light at work. We get into the mind, subconsciousness, intentionality, and conflict resolution. [Shout out to my friend and a leader himself, C...
Episode 18 Peopleology: 3 Characteristics That Will Supercharge Your Influence on People
May 29, 2019 03:59 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBIn today's episode, we examine the three characteristics that can supercharge your influence over people. As a business leader, entrepreneur, or influencer, we deal with people constantly. It's a necessary part of redemptive work on doubt! While there is a constellation of tools, tips, and self-help literature in the marketplace, we focus on three traits that I think will extreme dividends. And we can put them into practice right now! One, be relevant. Two, be relational. And three, b...
Episode 17 Part 2 Interview with Doug Cho: A Frank Talk About Depression, Work, and Ministry
May 22, 2019 03:59 - 32 minutes - 29 MBIn part two and conclusion of my chat with Doug Cho, a local leader in the mental health space, Doug shares practical tips on how to deal with depression and anxiety. While we are not mental health professionals, suffering from depression often isolates himself. The enemy's tactics is to pin us down, so he can turn up his voice. To combat that, we need to hear other voices. After all, we know that in the Book of Ephesians, Paul tells us that our fight is not of flesh and blood, but wit...
Episode 4 Interview with Scott Wong CEO of Detail Innovations
May 21, 2019 03:43 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week I sit down with Scott Wong, CEO and Founder of Detail Innovations (https://www.detailinnovations.com). Scott, a detailing extraordinaire, chats with us on his love for all things cars. Having paid his dues in the Silicon Valley at various Fortune 500s, the itch had to scratched. In October 2016, Scott launched DN and never looked back. Through God's grace, Scott and team was one of a handful selected detailing teams who serviced Air Force One, and other historical airplanes, an...
Episode 16 Part I: Interview with Doug Cho: A Frank Talk About Depression, Work, and Ministry
May 15, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn part one of this two part interview, I get the awesome opportunity to talk to Doug Cho, a local leader, who literally took a leap of faith to go from a lucrative career in the marketplace and into ministry. And it wasn't to start any ministry. Doug, led by God, launched a ministry to help those who are dealing with depression. Depression is highly stigmatized and never romanticized. It's hard enough to talk about it in general but it is arguably even more taboo in church circles. Dou...
Episode 15 Start with Why or Start Selling?
May 08, 2019 03:59 - 21 minutes - 21.2 MBNo doubt your "Why" is very important when it comes to your brand and business. As popularized by Simon Sinek defining one's why is an exercise that we all must go through. However, don't let defining your WHY paralyze you from executing your business idea. In this episode, we go over why selling first trumps pontificating the reason why your business exists. Sure, we have to come to grips at some point; as your business matures your WHY will evolve and crystallize. The goal of launch...
Episode 14 A Superpower Called Hope
May 01, 2019 03:59 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBHave you ever been in a rut? Ever feel like you have no hope? Have you ever felt an overwhelming sense of despair? You are not the only one! In this episode, we discuss the how to hold onto hope. When left to our own devices we may spiral into negative thinking due to business problems, family issues, or challenges at church, it may be hard to see the forest from the trees. Our hope is in Jesus of course. When we reconnect with God we feel a sense of peace. We can attack our nega...
Episode 13 Strength Training
April 24, 2019 03:59 - 21 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, we talk about the importance of focusing on our strengths and not our weaknesses. Academia and culture have been leading forces in pointing out our shortcomings and weaknesses. While we need to recognize them we must not dwell on them. Why? The reason is ultra important! The more we focus on our strengths the better we do. We do what comes naturally do us. As a result, we should be more productive, and happier! As for me, I tend to lean more towards the arts. (C...
Episode 12 Twelve Actions Steps to Developing Rock Star Team Members
April 17, 2019 03:59 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, we celebrate the first dozen episodes by looking at 12 action steps to developing rock star team members. As entrepreneurs, if you have team members you want them to be thoroughbreds! The same would be true if you are a leader at a church, or an influencer at your organization. It comes down to leading people to be the best that they can be. We find this in scripture where Jesus was straight, told the truth, but led the 12 to maturity (well 11:)). In the ever compe...
Episode 11 Interview with Jim Park - Lifelong Entrepreneur and Purveyor of the The Living Water Movement
April 10, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode, I interview Jim Park a lifelong entrepreneur and recent purveyor of The Living Water Movement. After working in finance and mortgage industry, Jim garnered much success. He had it all - the house, the cars, the wife, and the picket fence! But in his own words, he wasn't happy. He was saved and everything changed! In fact, have you ever abandoned property? Like millions of dollars worth of? You'll have to listen to see what happened! Next, Jim was set up and call...
Episode 10 (Part 2) Interview with Choong Man Kim Founder of DIVIN3KINGDOM
April 03, 2019 03:59 - 43 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this exciting conclusion of my interview with founder of DIVIN3KINGDOM, Choong Man, Kim, CMK gets personal and shares his struggles with addiction, and depression. God frequently uses those who have gone through the valley of death so that we can be ambassadors for his cause. The saying goes, "follow the General with most scars!" We all have collected our fair share of medals, and badges of honor, but what we do with them is key. CMK introduces his team, many whom have also gone ...
Episode 9 (Part One) Interview with Founder of DIVIN3KINGDOM Choong Man Kim
March 30, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 30 MBIn part one of my interview with Choong Man Kim, Founder of Divine Kingdom (www.divin3kingdom.org), we chat candidly about his beginnings, upbringing, along with his struggles early in life. CMK like many had his share of battles during childhood but he quickly found a gift in rhyme and wit. Quick on his feet, and light on his toes, CMK was natural at battle rapping. CMK was fierce in competition and would earn the respect of his friends and fellow battle rappers; soon, though, he disco...
Episode 8 Pedigree or College Degree?
March 20, 2019 03:59 - 22 minutes - 23.8 MBIn today's show, we take the opportunity in the midst of the biggest US College Admissions Scandal to discuss what is really important when it comes to hiring qualified team members. In general, society puts a heavy premium on college, and especially name brand colleges and universities. Students and parents alike feel tremendous pressure in doing all that they can to gain an edge in the admissions process. But as employers, and Divinepreneurs, what can we do to allay this overemphasis? ...
Episode 7 Money, Motives, and Messes
March 13, 2019 03:59 - 17 minutes - 18.7 MBMoney affects every part of our lives. Whether we like it or not, it's critical to have the right view of money. There is only three things we can do with money: invest it, spend it, and give it away. But how we look at money will affect all three aspects. As Christ followers, and business minded people we are only managers of God's resources. And that includes the financial gains that he gives us. By contrast, if we view that we are owners of our money we ultimately may fall into the ...
Episode 6 Magnitude of Gratitude
March 06, 2019 05:01 - 28 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss gratitude (gratefulness; appreciation). As leaders, faith based entrepreneurs, and Kingdom warriors, we should lead the charge in expressing gratitude. Gratitude is not just a feeling; it is a practice. I have started journaling again and I have found that starting off my day with introspecting on blessings, and simple things in life sets the tone for the entire day. Am I perfect at it? Oh, no way! Check out in our favorite App store the 5mG App for...
Episode 5 Kicking Fear in the Face
February 27, 2019 04:59 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAs faith based entrepreneurs we are far from being immune from fear. While there is a healthy fear that protects us, we all experience more so the other type of fear. The type that can paralyze us. Entrepreneurs are known to be action-oriented and maybe even "fearless?" Well, the enemy is more subtle than we are and has been at this game for a long time. From fear of failure, to fear of missing out (FOMO) the unhealthy types of fear often leads to anxiety - a natural byproduct. Fear ...
Episode 3 Vocational Calling: Can you hear me now?
February 13, 2019 04:59 - 27 minutes - 27.4 MBAs I get older I hear more voices! LOL! All joking aside isn't that true though? In such a noisy web 2.0 world, there are so many voices and outlets vying for our attention. But God, if we listen closely, has always been the original voice in us. Yes, the enemy competes against this voice. As Christian entrepreneurs, influencers, and leaders we have a duty to listen and follow God's leading in business and life. And when it comes to hearing what God wants us to do for our work/vocation the...
Back Story
February 02, 2019 15:15 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, I share a little about myself and what I am about. I think God uses many of us with humble beginnings to be his hands and feet. It's important to reflect so we can move forward. But it's equally important to not get stuck in the past. The past should inform us, not constrain us. God has abundance for you my friends!
Origin Episode: Let's Go!
January 26, 2019 19:36 - 8 minutes - 9.32 MBWelcome to the Divinepreneur Set Free Podcast! I am your host Johnny Shiu, aka #shiuyaright! I am so thankful you found us and more thankful that you decided to give this a try. In this podcast, we will focus on your dreams, needs, and challenges as faith based business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, and influencers. It has to start somewhere. And I have to start somewhere! So, in this origin episode I lay out the basics. Come on in! Let's do business God's way!
Origin Episode: Let's Go!
January 26, 2019 19:36Welcome to the Divinepreneur Set Free Podcast! I am your host Johnny Shiu, aka #shiuyaright! I am so thankful you found us and more thankful that you decided to give this a try. In this podcast, we will focus on your dreams, needs, and challenges as faith based business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, and influencers. It has to start somewhere. And I have to start somewhere! So, in this origin episode I lay out the basics. Come on in! Let's do business God's way!