Is Claiming God’s Promises OK in Business? [Ep 46]

by Carey Green | Apr 4, 2018 | Podcast

There is a phrase that we hear in the church fairly often that is something I fear we say without knowing what it really means – or how to apply it rightly: claiming God’s promises. Okay so someone says, “I’m claiming the promises of God” for this,...

Stay Hungry Christian Business People [Episode 45]

by Carey Green | Feb 7, 2018 | Podcast

Stay hungry…   It was the summer of 1980. I was 13 years old. And I was the hungriest I’d ever been in my life. I was in the middle of my “ordeal,” an initiation exercise to gain entrance into a special group within the boy scouts known as...

When I Feel Like Giving Up On My Business [Ep 44]

by Carey Green | Jan 3, 2018 | Podcast

You know somebody once told me, “Never make decisions when you’re under the cloud – wait until the sun comes out. “ ▷Subscribe◁ On Android Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podbean Spreaker FEED: https://livebuildchange.libsyn.com/rss And that is great...

The First Step is the Hardest [Ep 43]

by Carey Green | Dec 20, 2017 | Podcast

It’s true, though we don’t like to admit it: the first step is the hardest. Getting started, moving out into the unknown, stepping out to discover something new, taking a risk… all of these are ways to describe the emotion we sometimes feel when it comes to doing new...

Why a Spirit of Humility is Essential in Business [Ep 42]

by Carey Green | Dec 12, 2017 | Podcast

Humility is not a virtue that’s championed in the American culture, or in modern business strategy. We’re a bunch of rugged individuals in the western world. We’re mavericks, pioneers, explorers, people who are strong, independent, and proud. But as...

Big Things Happen When You Do Small Things Consistently [Ep 41]

by Carey Green | Dec 5, 2017 | Podcast

Subscribe On Android Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podbean Spreaker Do you believe that some big things can happen in your life? It’s hard to believe sometimes. Our past, our experiences, our own internal mind-games all try to convince us that it couldn’t happen...

Spiritual Business For Ordinary People, with Paul Moore [Ep 40]

by Carey Green | Nov 28, 2017 | Podcast

Have you ever considered that there could be such a thing as spiritual business practices? Subscribe On Android Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podbean Spreaker One of the most unfortunate things that has happened in the recent history of the Evangelical church is...

God is at Work in You. What Do You Have to Fear? [Ep 39]

by Carey Green | Nov 21, 2017 | Podcast

When I say that God is at work in you, you’ll likely nod your head in agreement. ▷Subscribe◁ On Android Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podbean Spreaker After all, you’ve been a church-person for some time now. You know the lingo – the verbiage – the...

I Want to Change the World. Wanna Come Along? [Ep 38]

by Carey Green | Nov 14, 2017 | Podcast

When I was a kid I had crazy big dreams. I wanted to change the world. Subscribe On Android Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podbean Spreaker Back then I had no idea what that would take and I had no idea exactly HOW I wanted to change the world, but it doesn’t...

What is the Difference Between a Freelancer and an Entrepreneur? [Ep #37]

by Carey Green | Sep 11, 2017 | Podcast

Subscribe On Android Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podbean Spreaker There are lots of terms thrown around in the online business community and if you’re new to the idea of starting a side-hustle or founding a startup – wait a minute, there I go using terms...

Do You Have What It Takes to be an Entrepreneur Who is Passionate for Christ [Ep #36]

by Carey Green | Aug 31, 2017 | Podcast

It’s an alluring thing these days to think about being an entrepreneur. Depending on what you’ve liked and commented on via Facebook you may have seen the THOUSANDS of ads popping up in the news feed about how this person or that person made buku bucks with Facebook...

Types of Companies: Choosing the Best Business Entity for You [Ep #35]

by Carey Green | Aug 15, 2017 | Podcast

Business entities. It’s a fancy way of talking about the types of companies that people can legally create in the United States. It sounds intimidating but it’s not, you just have to be careful about how you set them up and how you keep your records. Don’t follow my...

What Kind of Business To Start: 3 Examples to Get You Thinking [Ep #34]

by Carey Green | Aug 8, 2017 | Podcast

OK, just for the fun of it let’s say you are ready to start a business. I hope the next question that’s coming to mind for you is “What KIND of business should I start?” Yep, that’s what I thought. You’re a smart one! There are many, many options of the kind of...

Ethical Principles in Business – from a Christ-following Perspective [Ep #33]

by Carey Green | Jul 24, 2017 | Podcast

Ethical principles in business are an easy thing to talk about – TALK ABOUT – and not so easy to actually PULL OFF. But that’s the hard work that makes them worthwhile. It’s what sets you apart from both your competition and in the eyes of your clients and...

How New Educational Models Open the Door to Incredible Opportunities [Ep #32]

by Carey Green | Jul 17, 2017 | Podcast

Unless you have a degree in education you may not be familiar with the concept of educational models. Think of it this way… There are different ways to do almost anything. Education is no different. Apprenticeships Trade Schools Mentoring/Coaching Self-Teaching The...

The REAL Power of Social Media: Genuine Relationships [Ep #31]

by Carey Green | Jul 10, 2017 | Podcast

The real power of social media is not in marketing, or chatbots, or online groups. It’s not in SEO or conversions. Those are all important for a successful online business, mind you – but they are NOT the real power of social media. Social media was meant to be...

Why Positive Affirmations DON’T WORK and What You Should Do Instead [Ep #30]

by Carey Green | Jul 3, 2017 | Podcast

You may or may not have heard much about “positive affirmations” yet – but you will. It’s a fad that’s going around personal development and entrepreneur circles these days and it’s really nothing new. What are positive affirmations? It’s the practice of saying...

As Iron Sharpens Iron: Why You MUST Raise The Bar On Who You Hang Out With [Ep #29]

by Carey Green | Jun 26, 2017 | Podcast

I hope you’re at least familiar with the scripture, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) It’s a powerful truth that applies on a number of levels. On this episode, I get into the topic by highlighting a situation my in-laws have been...

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life. Seriously, it’s true. [Ep #28]

by Carey Green | Jun 19, 2017 | Podcast

Is it true that if you change your mind (the way you think) you can change your life? I believe the scripture teaches that it is true – absolutely. It’s a part of what we Christ-followers refer to as “faith.” But it’s not just optimism or positive thinking. It’s...

Dreams And Goals: What’s The Difference, Why Does It Matter? [Ep #27]

by Carey Green | Jun 12, 2017 | Podcast

It’s easy to get a bit confused about the difference between dreams and goals. Is it just semantics? Or is there a difference that really matters? Since I’m doing an episode on the topic you might have the suspicion that I have an opinion, and you’d be right. I think...

What Should I Sell? 3 Vital Ways To Find Promising Products & Services [Ep #26]

by Carey Green | Jun 5, 2017 | Podcast

What SHOULD you sell? It’s perhaps the most important question you have to answer at the beginning of any business. And it’s not only about products, it’s also about services you might provide to people. It’s hard to know the answer, but one way to narrow down your...

Failure Is A Good Thing. Really. [Ep #25]

by Carey Green | May 28, 2017 | Podcast

It seems like everybody is deathly afraid of failure. But failure is a good thing. Yes, it is. Even though it’s not always an enjoyable experience, or we’ve been taught through our upbringing and schooling that an “F” (failure) is bad – the reality is that there...

How To Get Rid Of Fear [Ep #24]

by Carey Green | May 22, 2017 | Podcast

Many people SAY that they want to know how to get rid of fear, but they really don’t. I hope that doesn’t sound snarky, it’s just that I believe it’s true. The reason I say that is because the real way to get rid of fear has to do with what you believe. And yes, it is...

Effective Sales and Marketing Skills Start With Your Beliefs [Ep #23]

by Carey Green | May 15, 2017 | Podcast

Many people don’t think they can learn effective sales and marketing skills – because they don’t see themselves as a salesperson. I get that. Entirely. On this episode, I start out with a story from my past of when I tried to squeeze myself into a sales role to...

The Best Online Business Ideas For You Are The Ones That Fit You [Ep #22]

by Carey Green | May 8, 2017 | Podcast

When it comes to finding the best online business ideas, there is NOT a one-size-fits-all business model. In some ways, I wish it was that simple. But the fact is that there are many variables that may not suit you when it comes to running or owning any particular...

The Sudden Business Loss I Never Saw Coming – And It Happened Weeks Ago [Ep #21]

by Carey Green | May 1, 2017 | Podcast

It’s a real fact of life that business losses happen. I’m living proof now. On this episode of the Live Build Change podcast I’m going to tell you what happened, the first week of April 2017 that caused me to instantly lose $4,000 per month. Yep. It was the loss of a...

How To Build An Online Course Step By Step [Ep #20]

by Carey Green | Apr 24, 2017 | Podcast

If you have ever considered building online income, I BET you’ve wondered how to build an online course at least once. If you have, you’re smart. Online courses are perhaps the MOST passive way to generate income online. And we live in what some people have called...

Making A Difference In The Lives Of Others $25 At A Time [Ep #19]

by Carey Green | Apr 17, 2017 | Podcast

All of us want to be known as a person who is making a difference in the lives of others. But we’re hardly ever sure if it’s happening, right? I mean, if people don’t give you specific feedback or you don’t see obvious proof that you’ve helped someone, it’s hard to...

If Your Business Dream Doesn’t Excite Your Spouse [Ep #18]

by Carey Green | Apr 10, 2017 | Podcast

It’s all well and good to have business dreams. But you can’t really get rolling with them if your spouse isn’t on board – at least not in a way that maintains the harmony of your home. What do you do if your significant other isn’t as sold your business dream...

Dream Big. Then Dream Even Bigger [Ep #17]

by Carey Green | Apr 3, 2017 | Podcast

We live in a world that encourages us to dream big. That’s fine – in fact, I think most of us Christ-followers need a kick in the seat of the pants to get us thinking along the line of what our God might accomplish if we had the faith to join Him. But we can’t...

Treating People Right, GEICO, And The KEY To Customer Loyalty [Ep #16]

by Carey Green | Mar 27, 2017 | Podcast

Treating people right should be a given in any business. But sadly, it’s not. That’s because it’s easy in the hustle and hurry of business for people to get masked by dollar signs – those indicators of success that we all look to. But I recently had an exchange...

How To Find Promising Small Scale Business Ideas [Ep #15]

by Carey Green | Mar 20, 2017 | Podcast

Very few people are able to build a monstrous business right off the bat. And very few people should. There’s too much risk in starting a business to take such a humongous leap right away. But not to worry – there are all kinds of small scale business ideas you...

How To Do Whatever It Takes [Ep #14]

by Carey Green | Mar 13, 2017 | Podcast

We’d all like to THINK that we are willing to do whatever it takes in order to be successful at our given thing – whatever it is. But let’s not kid ourselves (like we are so good at doing). When push comes to shove most of us back down from the commitments we’ve...

Personal Momentum Requires A First Step [Ep #13]

by Carey Green | Mar 6, 2017 | Podcast

Too many people find themselves in a place where they’ve lost all sense of personal momentum. They’re stuck, thinking their life is a dead-end, uncertain where to step next – or worse yet, don’t even feel that they should step out at all. But your life doesn’t...

These Second Income Jobs Can Change Your World [Ep #12]

by Carey Green | Feb 27, 2017 | Podcast

The kinds of second income jobs available these days are a lot more diverse than waiting tables or early morning paper route delivery. There are so many opportunities to find a second income job that fits YOUR schedule and time frame it’s really unbelievable. On this...

Should YOU Trade Time For Money? [Ep. 11]

by Carey Green | Feb 20, 2017 | Podcast

Most people in the workforce are perfectly willing to trade time for money. You may not think of it that way, but it’s true. But there are a few fundamental problems with that approach to making a living and getting ahead financially. Can you think of what they are?...

Why I Love Multiple Streams of Income (And You Should Too) [Ep 10]

by Carey Green | Feb 13, 2017 | Podcast

If you’ve been in a 9 to 5 job for very long you probably don’t think in terms of multiple streams of income. But there are some very clear and important advantages to not having all your financial eggs in one basket. I discovered that when I stepped out on my own...

Money Is A Tool, Not A Goal. Get Confused About That And You’re Finished. [Ep 9]

by Carey Green | Feb 6, 2017 | Podcast

With all the talk on the Live Build Change podcast about building a profitable business you may find it interesting that I’m saying that money is not the goal. But that IS what I’m saying. Money is just a tool to reach your goal. And from a Christian perspective,...

Why It’s NOT About The Money [Ep 8]

by Carey Green | Jan 30, 2017 | Podcast

What could you do with an extra $500 per month? And before you answer you need to realize, it’s not about the money. It’s about what might happen if you start thinking outside your normal view of what’s “normal” in your finances. A hypothetical “extra $500 per month”...

Business Coaching Session With My Old Pal Gary [BONUS EPISODE]

by Carey Green | Jan 27, 2017 | Podcast

Are you curious what goes on in a business coaching session? You’re about to find out. One of my old college friends connected with me a few weeks back after hearing me interviewed on another person’s podcast and wanted to know if I thought he would be able to build a...

5 Revenue Models: Which Is Best For Your Business? [Ep 7]

by Carey Green | Jan 23, 2017 | Podcast

When I say the words “revenue model” what do you think of? If you haven’t been thinking in terms of building a business for very long those words may not mean much to you at all. But they are very important because the type of revenue model you choose will dictate...

Assets VS Liabilities And Why You MUST Build Assets. [Ep 6]

by Carey Green | Jan 16, 2017 | Podcast

If you don’t know the difference of Assets VS Liabilities you could be walking a very thin line between getting by and going under. I know that sounds a bit alarmist but it’s true. If you are allowing your liabilities (credit cards, car loans, etc.) to creep higher...

Should YOU Be An Entrepreneur? [Ep 5]

by Carey Green | Jan 9, 2017 | Podcast

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be an entrepreneur you’re one of the few people these days who is actually asking the RIGHT question. There’s so much emphasis in the online space these days on EVERYONE building their own business. They give lots of...

Your Biggest Mistake In Business (even if you haven’t started yet) [Ep 4]

by Carey Green | Jan 2, 2017 | Podcast

Can you think what might be the biggest mistake many would-be entrepreneurs or small business owners make? It’s not business debt (though that IS a big mistake in most instances, in my book). It’s not hiring a team too soon. It’s not spending too much money. Your...

If You Only Know Your Why You’ve Missed The Most Important Thing [Ep 3]

by Carey Green | Dec 21, 2016 | Podcast

Know your why. You hear that advice in the business community over and over these days. And there’s good reason for it. It’s an important concept that every business leader needs to understand. The focus on finding and knowing your “why” comes primarily from a great...

Should I Start A Business? [Ep 2]

by Carey Green | Nov 30, 2016 | Podcast

If you’ve never asked, “Should I start a business?” I’d be surprised. Most people who hang around the entrepreneurial space on the internet (which is where I assume you came across this little post) have asked the question at one time or another. And it’s not an easy...

Are You Meant To Follow Your Dreams? Maybe. [Ep 1]

by Carey Green | Nov 24, 2016 | Podcast

You hear all the time that you need to follow your dreams, that you need to find your dream job. But I think that’s one of the WORST pieces of advice for most people to follow. That’s because I don’t think there IS such a thing as a dream job for the majority of us....

Change The World Through A Small But Growing Business – Join the Live Build Change Movement [Ep 0]

by Carey Green | Nov 16, 2016 | Podcast

You CAN change the world. Really, you can. I know you hear a lot of that kind of stuff on the internet in this day and age – and there’s a reason you do: because it’s TRUE! This podcast and the website that hosts it is dedicated to helping you learn HOW to...

What could an extra $500 per month in side income do for you?

by Carey Green | May 25, 2016 | Blog posts, Podcast

Side income is not for the sake of the money. It’s for the sake of the things it can do for your life, the people you love, and the world at large. That’s what LIVE-BUILD-CHANGE is about from beginning to end – LIVE your faith, BUILD your business,...

Stop talking and take some action

by Carey Green | May 19, 2016 | Blog posts, Podcast

If you’re going to do it, stop talking about it and get started. Faith requires action every single time. Every time. It’s easy to make excuses like… I don’t know where to start. How do I begin? But as a Christ-follower you have a distinct...

Changing the World One Christian Entrepreneur At A Time

by Carey Green | May 12, 2016 | Blog posts, Change the World, Podcast

I’m a Christ-follower, so I believe I’m supposed to be changing the world. And if you’re a Christ-follower, I believe you are supposed to be changing the world, too. The problem is, we don’t easily or naturally see how the fact that we are...