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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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October 1, 202630 min

166 | Why You Shouldn't Quit Your Job Yet to Start Your Service-Based Business

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. If you have felt guilty for not quitting your job to chase your calling, or afraid that staying employed means you do not have enough faith, this episode is going to set you free. Everywhere you look, someone is telling you to quit, take the leap, and go all in. But that advice does not factor in the real responsibilities your paycheck is holding up. In this episode, I am making the case that your 9-to-5 is not the enemy. It is God's provision, and your calling can grow right alongside it. Here is what I unpack in this episode: The lie that keeps you feeling stuck between your job and your calling What Scripture actually shows us about building step by step Why the "just quit and go all in" advice can be dangerous What your job really is The permission to hold both, until God tells you otherwise Your 9-to-5 and your calling can coexist. Obedience is not quitting. Obedience is taking the next step while you trust God for the timing of your exit. If you are ready to start building your calling while you are still working your 9-to-5, there is a way to get the clarity you need at the end of this episode. I pray this blesses you. . Ready to build your calling while you are still working your 9-to-5? Book your Business Clarity Session here: https://fromjobtobusiness.com If you are finally ready to do something about your calling while you are still working your 9-to-5, let's have that conversation. I will help you get clear on what you want to build, so the time you have to work on it is more profitable and you can actually get it done alongside your 9-to-5.

October 1, 202621 min

165 | The Two Questions My Husband Asked That Led to a Seven-Figure Service-Based Business

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. If you have been chasing something for a long time- a promotion, a certification, approval, the next win- and it still feels like it is never quite enough, this episode is for you. In this episode, I am sharing my own story. The season of rejection I walked through, and the two questions my husband asked me that broke something open and changed the entire direction of my life. Those two questions became the reason I built a seven-figure service-based business, and they might be the exact questions you need to hear. Here is what I unpack in this episode: The picture of success I was programmed to chase, and why it kept me stuck What the season of chasing really cost me The two questions that changed everything Why your passion is more valuable than you think it is The question to ask yourself if you have been chasing the wrong thing That calling sitting quietly inside you is not too simple, too small, or too late. It was given to you for a reason. This episode will help you see it differently. If you are ready to start moving toward your calling, there is a way to get the clarity you need at the end of this episode. I pray this blesses you. . Ready to take the next step toward your calling? Book your Business Clarity Session here: https://fromjobtobusiness.com I want to be for you what my husband was to me when I was still chasing validation in the wrong place. His questions gave me the clarity to move in a new direction. When you book a Business Clarity Session with me, the questions I ask you will do for you what my husband's questions did for me.

October 1, 202622 min

164 | Have You Been Talking About Starting That Business for Years? How to Break the Shame and Finally Move

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. If you have told yourself you're going to start that business for years now, and every year that passes the shame gets a little heavier, this episode is for you. In this episode, I am talking about the shame loop, the quiet, frustrating cycle of talking about starting that business for years and not doing it. Then feeling like you have failed yourself all over again. Here is what I unpack in this episode: What the shame loop is really about The reason you can have all the knowledge and still not know how The lie shame tells you and the truth that breaks it The two steps that break the loop for good The smallest first step you can take, even while your life is already full That calling has stayed with you for years for a reason. It did not leave. This episode will give you the tools to break the shame loop and get moving with starting that business. If you're ready to break the loop and take your next small step, there's a way to get the clarity you need at the end of this episode. I pray this blesses you. . Ready to break the shame loop and get the clarity to take your next small step? Book a 30-Minute Business Clarity Session with me, and let us brainstorm together so you can close the gap between what you know and how to do what you know. Book your Business Clarity Session here: https://fromjobtobusiness.com

September 26, 202626 min

163 | How to Get Back to Your God-given Business After Stepping Away for a While

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. I stepped away from this podcast for a couple of weeks. And in this episode, I am walking you through how I got back, and how you can get back to your God-given business after stepping away for a while too. If life got full with your 9-to-5, your family, and everything else, and the dream went quiet, this episode is for you. I discovered something in those weeks away that changes the way you see every gap, every stop, and every restart. Here is what I unpack in this episode: Why stepping away does not mean you have quit The difference between frequency and consistency, and why it matters The one lie that keeps you from coming back, and the truth that breaks it The smallest first step to get moving again, even while life is full The gap does not define you. If you have been away from your calling because life got busy, and you can feel Q4 coming and you still haven't done anything about the business God placed on your heart, this episode will help you take the next small step. I pray this blesses you. . Ready to take your next small step before the year runs out? Book a 30-Minute Business Clarity Session with me, and let us brainstorm together so you walk into the last quarter of the year knowing you did something about your calling. Book your Business Clarity Session here: https://fromjobtobusiness.com

July 11, 202622 min

162 | I Asked The Holy Spirit For Help In My Service-based Business And Here’s What Happened

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 am stepping into a guest host seat on the Gen Truth Podcast to share something that has shaped every area of my life, including my business. The Holy Spirit is not only your helper for spiritual growth. He is your helper for real, everyday challenges, and that includes the work you are building. Anchored in Romans 8:26 to 27 NLT, I walk you through how the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, and I open up about the areas where He has helped me personally. From the mental health struggles I carried when I was younger, to my marriage, to building healthy habits, to the strategies that keep me focused and productive in my business, I share the real moments where I asked for help, and He answered. You will hear the story of how I first discovered the Holy Spirit as a child watching my mom, the strategy He gave me to get focused work done, and the simple practice I use to invite Him into any problem I am facing. If you have ever felt stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed, this conversation is your reminder that you are not alone. With the Holy Spirit, everything is figureoutable. I pray this blesses you. . Mentioned In Today’s Episode Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend . 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.

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.