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Hosted by Chichi Ukomadu - Business Strategist, Implementation Coach, Christian Business Coach

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TOP 2% GLOBALLY RANKED BUSINESS PODCAST FOR CHRISTIANS WHO WANT TO START A SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS WHILE WORKING A 9-TO-5 Hi, I’m Chichi - Business Strategist, Implementation Coach, and a Jesus Follower. 🎙️ Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast—a faith-based business podcast for Christians working a 9-to-5 who feel called to more. Here, you’ll find the clarity, strategy, systems, and faith-led guidance you need to step boldly into your God-given calling to start a service-based business. If that resonates with you, you’re in the right place. I knew I was called to start a business, but I wrestled with a lack of clarity, self-doubt, and the fear of losing a stable income. That fear kept me stuck in my 9-to-5 longer than I should have until I traded it for faith and obedience. I left my job, built a multi–7-figure global logistics brand, and ran it for 13 years, serving thousands of customers worldwide. Now, I help other Christians working a 9-to-5 do the same. Your next assignment starts here, with someone who has lived the journey, navigated the transitions, endured the pressure, ridden the ups and downs, and stayed anchored in faith through it all. You don’t have to stay stuck in fear, doubt, or confusion. God has already equipped you to launch the business He placed in your heart. 🙏🏽 Inside this podcast, you’ll gain: ✨ Clarity on your business idea and focused direction ✨ A proven, practical launch plan ✨ The right business foundations ✨ A simple, aligned offer that honors your current season and capacity ✨ Sustainable systems that grow with you ✨ Confidence to launch your business without sacrificing your financial stability If you’re unfulfilled in a 9-to-5 job you’ve outgrown, overwhelmed by too many ideas, unsure where to start, or craving more time, freedom, income, and impact, you’re in the right place. 💡 It’s time to partner with God and step boldly into your calling to start that business. You know the one I’m talking about. Yes, that one you’ve been putting off for a long time. 👉 Next Steps: I invite you to work with me. 📅 Book a Free Discovery Call → https://fromjobtobusiness.com/ During the call, you’ll gain clarity on: ✨ The challenges stopping you from starting your service-based business ✨ The problems those challenges are creating and ✨ How to overcome them By the end of the call, you’ll have the clarity you need to take the next best step and confidently launch your service-based business while working your 9-to-5. 🚀

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July 1, 202640 min

161 | Why Most Businesses Stay Small: The Structure Your Service Business Needs From the Very First Client with Brad Sugars

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians with a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. In this episode, I sit down with Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH with over 1,000 offices in 80+ countries, host of The $100M Entrepreneur podcast, and author of multiple business books, including Pulling Profits Out of a Hat, to talk about why most businesses stay small. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to build the structure and systems your service business needs from the very first client, so you create a real business and not just another job you dread. We get into the foundational decisions that determine whether your business grows or stalls, and the one structural move to make now that your future self will thank you for. I pray this blesses you. . Today’s Episode Spotlight Join the Arise and Shine Prayer Call @ 5 am CST | 6 am EST Join the Arise and Shine 365 Challenge I pray this blesses you. . Connect with Brad Sugars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleysugars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BradleySugars/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleysugars Mentioned on the podcast: Book, Instant Systems by Bradley Sugars: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Systems-Success-Bradley-Sugars/dp/0071466703 Brad's free resources: DM Brad the word "playbook" on Instagram (@bradleysugars) to get a free book on building business systems. ActionCOACH offers the first 2 weeks of coaching free for every business owner: https://actioncoach.com . Ready to Start Your God-Given Business Without Leaving Your Job Yet? Take my free workshop and stop waiting for the conditions to be right. This workshop is for Christians with a 9-to-5 who feel called to start a service-based business. Sixty minutes. Four 15-minute blocks. The biblical, steady, faith-grounded framework for starting your God-given business without leaving your job yet. Join the Free Workshop: How to Launch Your First Service-Based Business Without Quitting Your Job Yet 📅 July 31, 2026 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com The replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

June 25, 202643 min

160 | How to Build a Client Experience That Earns Referrals From Your Very First Client with Marc Haine

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians with a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. In this episode, I sit down with Marc Haine, Customer and Employee Experience Strategist, bestselling author of Lights! Camera! Action!, and founder of Elite Headline Speakers, to talk about why extraordinary client experiences are never an accident; they are designed. By the end of this episode, you will know how to create a client experience so intentional that your very first client remembers you, refers you, and comes back. We get into the small, nearly free moments that make a new client feel deeply cared for, and how taking care of the people around you is what ultimately takes care of your customers. I pray this blesses you. . Today’s Episode Spotlight Join the Arise and Shine Prayer Call @ 5 am CST | 6 am EST Join the Arise and Shine 365 Challenge . Connect with Marc Haine Website: https://marchaine.com Email: Marc@MarcHaine.com LinkedIn: /marchaine Facebook: /masterofexperiences Twitter: /marchaine2 YouTube: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Book - Lights! Camera! Action!: Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre: https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Camera-Action-Operational-Excellence/dp/B0BKCGWBMX Want 30 minutes with Marc to brainstorm your business with you and your team? Book a time on his calendar: https://meetwith.marchaine.com . Ready to Start Your God-Given Business Without Leaving Your Job Yet? Take my free workshop and stop waiting for the conditions to be right. This workshop is for Christians with a 9-to-5 who feel called to start a service-based business. Sixty minutes. Four 15-minute blocks. The biblical, steady, faith-grounded framework for starting your God-given business without leaving your job yet. Join the Free Workshop: How to Launch Your First Service-Based Business Without Quitting Your Job Yet 📅 July 31, 2026 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com The replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

April 29, 202627 min

159 | The Reason Your Service-based Business Stalled After Launch And The Two Things That Get It Moving Again

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. You launched. You did the hard work of getting your business off the ground. Now what? If you've found yourself back in perfecting mode, tweaking your website, adjusting your pricing, adding another system, this episode is your redirect. After launch, there are only two things that move the needle: leads and sales. Everything else is secondary until you have paying clients. In this episode, we break down why leads and sales are your top two post-launch priorities, what lead-generating and sales-generating activities actually look like for a service-based business, and how to stay in motion even while working a full-time job. By the end of this episode, you will know the two post-launch focus areas that drive revenue and keep your business moving forward long after launch day. I pray this blesses you. . Today’s Episode Spotlight Join the Arise and Shine Prayer Call @ 5 am CST | 6 am EST Join the Arise and Shine 365 Challenge . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 May 2, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

April 22, 202621 min

158 | The Missing Piece Between Your Lead Magnet and Your First Paying Client

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. If you're attracting leads but not converting them to clients, the problem might not be your offer; it might be what's happening (or not happening) between the opt-in and the sale. Your client experience doesn't begin at onboarding. It begins the moment someone says yes to your lead magnet. In this episode, we walk through how to create a Lead Journey Map, a practical, intentional plan for how you serve every lead from the moment they enter your world to the moment they become a paying client. This is a how-to episode designed to help you stop losing leads and start stewarding them with purpose. By the end of this episode, you will have a clear step-by-step process for building your own Lead Journey Map from scratch. I pray this blesses you. . Today’s Episode Spotlight Join the Arise and Shine Prayer Call @ 5 am CST | 6 am EST Join the Arise and Shine 365 Challenge . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 May 2, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

April 16, 202624 min

157 | The 4-Part Visibility System Every Service-Based Business Needs to Attract New Clients

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. You can have the best service in your industry, but if the right people can't find you, you'll stay stuck, wondering why nobody's reaching out. Visibility isn't about going viral. It's about having a system that consistently puts you in front of the people who need what you offer. In this episode, we break down the 4-part visibility system every service-based business needs to attract new clients even while working a 9-to-5. By the end of this episode: You’ll have a visibility blueprint that’s practical, buildable, and designed for the early-stage entrepreneur who's tired of being invisible online. You will know exactly which parts of the 4-part visibility system you already have in place and which ones to build next so your ideal client can finally find you. I pray this blesses you. . Mentioned on Today’s Episode EP 156 | 3 Real Strategies That Actually Attract Leads to Your Service-based Business . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 May 2, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

April 11, 202629 min

156 | 3 Real Strategies That Actually Attract Leads to Your Service-based Business

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. If your content calendar is full but your client roster is empty, this episode is your wake-up call. Posting consistently without a strategy isn't marketing; it's busyness with a filter on it. In this episode, we break down the 3 User Attraction strategies from the book Nail Your Niche that every service-based business owner needs to understand before they start marketing. Whether you're pre-launch or post-launch with no traction, this episode gives you a clear framework to stop guessing and start attracting intentionally. By the end of this episode, you’ll know which strategy feels most aligned with where you are right now and how to choose the right strategy based on your bandwidth, budget, and launch timeline. I pray this blesses you. . Mentioned on Today’s Episode Nail Your Niche Book by Brian Ellwood EP118: Nail Your Niche (Without Second-Guessing): A Biblical Take On Finding Who You're Called to Serve . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 May 2, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

April 7, 202624 min

155 | How To Attract The Right Leads To Your Service-Based Business By Leading With Generosity

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. Are you holding back your lead magnet because something about it feels wrong, like you're tricking people or taking something that isn't yours? That feeling has a name, and it's a limiting belief that's quietly stalling your business before it even gets started. In this episode, we tackle the number one mindset block Christians face when it comes to User Attraction. The belief that creating a lead magnet is manipulative. Using the powerful story of Boaz and Ruth, we reframe everything because User Attraction isn't stealing, it's a value exchange. And when you create from a posture of generosity instead of fear, you don't just attract leads, you attract the right people. I pray this blesses you. . Mentioned on Today’s Episode The ULTIMATE LinkedIn Profile Template by John Nemo . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 May 2, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

March 25, 202620 min

154 | The #1 Investment Every Christian Professional Must Make To Launch A Service-Based Business Faster

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 but feel called to more get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their God-given calling to start a service-based business without quitting their jobs yet. Trying to start your service-based business alone? That might be the very thing slowing you down. In this episode, I share the #1 Investment Every Christian Professional Must Make To Launch A Service-Based Business Faster. If you’ve been stuck in research mode, piecing together information, and delaying your launch because you want to “do it right,” this episode will challenge your mindset. DIY feels safe. But safety can cost you speed. Launching a service-based business requires structure. Without sequencing, clarity, and accountability, even the most talented Christian professional can remain stuck. I pray this blesses you. . 🎟 Missed the Live Workshop? You can still catch it. Watch the Replay or Enroll in STBA. The Start That Business Accelerator is open for a limited time. Watch the replay and take your next step before the cart closes. Stop circling. Start building with clarity and structure. 👉 Go to fromjobtobusiness.com

March 18, 202618 min

153 | Still Struggling To Choose The Right Business Idea? Here’s Why And What To Do Instead.

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 but feel called to more get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their God-given calling to start a service-based business without quitting their jobs yet. Still struggling to choose the right business idea? You’re not confused, you’re afraid. Clarity doesn’t come before commitment. It comes after action. In this episode, I break down the real reason Christian professionals stay stuck in indecision when trying to start a service-based business. Indecision affects: Your Offer (no clear transformation) Your Customer Experience (no clear journey) Your Sales (inconsistent messaging) If you’ve been wrestling with choosing the right business idea, this conversation will shift your perspective. I pray this blesses you. . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 March 21, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.

March 11, 202624 min

152 | 3 Mistakes You’re Making When Launching Your First Service-Based Business

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 but feel called to more get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their God-given calling to start a service-based business without quitting their jobs yet. Launching your first service-based business isn’t about doing more; it’s about building strategically. In this episode, I break down the 3 mistakes Christian professionals make when trying to start a business while working a 9–5. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why scattered effort sabotages your launch Why waiting for clients before building structure delays growth How trying to launch your grand vision all at once creates overwhelm How Customer Experience drives momentum What to do instead to launch your service-based business strategically If you’ve started “building” but feel scattered, you want clarity and structure before launching further, this episode will help you identify what’s missing. I pray this blesses you. . 🎟 Ready to Stop Delaying and Start Building? Join the Start That Business Live Workshop: How to Start Your First Service-Based Business With Limited Time, Zero Guesswork, And Without Quitting Your Job 📅 March 21, 2026 @ 12 noon CST 👉 Save your seat at fromjobtobusiness.com If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available for a limited time, but you need to register to access it.