Freed Stories: Turning Five and Six Figure Businesses into Seven and Eight Figure Legacies This podcast shines a light on everyday entrepreneurs and business owners who are scaling their ventures to new heights. Each episode features a member of our community sharing their Freed Story - a journey of challenges, breakthroughs, and invaluable insights. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these real stories of grit, determination, and creativity will educate and inspire you. Join us as we explore the diverse paths founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners take to achieve their unique personal and professional freedom. Freed Stories is your companion on the entrepreneurial journey, proving that while the road may be challenging, you don’t have to travel it alone. Tune in for practical wisdom, innovative strategies, and the motivation to turn your business dreams into reality
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Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Freed fellow Sammy Kelly, one of two co-owners of Digivangelism, is here to share her freed story with us! When Sammy was younger, she always saw herself as a missionary, excited by the prospect of a lifestyle other than the typical 9-5 grind, which is what led to her eventually co-developing Digivangelism, a company whose goal is to spread hope and healing through knowing Jesus Christ and to help church leaders do that more effectively in their communities.
Sammy not only shares her story with us but also offers some great advice – (1) don't be afraid to get started in some small way even if it's not initially full-time and (2) introduce positive habits into your life. (She, for example, has been running a mile each day for 293 days!) She also suggests that most businesses succeed because they're enthusiastic and optimistic and are willing to go through the ups and downs of their journeys. She credits Donald Miller – author, business mentor, and influencer – as an inspirational resource for her and recommends his Business Made Simple educational program and book.
As I frequently say, the road to entrepreneurship and even entrepreneurship itself can sometimes be lonely, but it doesn't have to be, and Sammy also touches upon how you can combat that entrepreneurial loneliness, such as connecting with people and making friends with them even if they live very far away and also making use of rest days to engage in social activities.
Be sure to check Sammy and what she does out at the various methods that she lists! I really hope that you will continue to join me on the Freed Stories podcast as guests share their stories of entrepreneurship – their successes, their failures, their goals, their hopes, and so on! Be sure to hit that subscribe button so that you never miss an episode!
Time Stamps
[0:58] – Jackie introduces this episode's guest, Freed fellow Sammy Kelly.
[1:18] – Sammy tells us a little bit about herself and how she got started as an entrepreneur.
[2:13] – We learn that when Sammy was younger, she thought that she wanted to be a missionary.
[3:30] – Sammy offers two pieces of advice for people who want to embark upon a similar journey as hers.
[5:28] – Sammy comments on how she has combated entrepreneurial loneliness – making connections even if they're long-distance and also taking advantage of time off to engage in social activities.
[7:07] – We learn how Sammy balances her personal life and her work life.
[8:45] – Sammy credits Donald Miller as an inspirational resource for her.
[10:42] – We discover that if she could, Sammy would tell herself five years in the past to invest her money and to expose herself to helpful resources such as books and podcasts.
[11:22] – Sammy shares what she hopes for within the next few years – such as wanting to buy a van and get a dog and also for Digivangelism to be more closely connected with education and have a certification program.
[13:20] – Sammy reveals that she considers her superpower to be enthusiasm.
[14:59] – We discover where we can reach out to Sammy online.
Links and Resources
Apply for our Freed Fellowship Monthly Grant
Free Training to Help You Grow Your Business
Jeff Haden - The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win
Donald Miller – Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Donald Miller – Business Made Simple University
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