Making a Masterpiece with Norbert Elnar

Send us a text🎯 Welcome back to Season 5 of Making a Masterpiece—our Build Your Brand series!In this episode, host Norbert Elnar and co-host Bennie Smith, Jr. take you deeper into the first pillar of the Kingdom Brand Compass: the Mandate.💥 What is the Mandate?It’s the True North of your brand—your God-given assignment, anchored in    Scripture.Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, ministry leader, or coach, this episode will help you discover the spiritual foundation your brand was meant to stand on. Because in Kingdom branding, strategy flows from Scripture, not trends.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ What “brand blindness” is and how it disconnects you from your audience✅ The difference between marketing analytics vs branding alignment✅ How to identify your Mandate Scripture (with personal and client examples)✅ Why your Mandate isn’t a slogan—it’s a conviction✅ The impact of making decisions out of faith, not fear✅ How to reconnect with your God-given assignment and build from itFrom Norbert’s childhood story of selling snacks to Bennie’s personal brand alignment with 2 Corinthians 5:13, this conversation is full of wisdom, challenge, and practical tools to re-anchor your brand in purpose.🛠️ Your Challenge This Week:🙏 Wrestle with God until you get your Mandate Scripture.Take a retreat. Seek His heart. Ask for the verse that will anchor your business and your leadership, even when things get unclear.📣 Then share it with us in the comments or DM us on Instagram!💬 Mentioned in the Episode:📚 Learn the full framework: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-building 📖 Example Scriptures: Proverbs 17:22, Matthew 11:28–30, 2 Corinthians 5:13, Exodus 35:35 📌 Connect with Bennie: @benniesmithjr 📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar🎧 Listen now and discover how to build a brand on God’s Word—not just worldly wisdom. Your Mandate is your compass—let it point you forward.Visit our podcast page: https://masterpiece-business.com/podcast/Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a text🎯 Welcome to Season 5 of Making a Masterpiece — the Build Your Brand Series begins now!In this very first episode, Norbert Elnar and Bennie Smith, Jr., take you behind the scenes of one of the most powerful branding tools for faith-driven entrepreneurs: the Kingdom Brand Compass.This isn’t just another branding framework.It’s a Spirit-led, Scripture-anchored tool that helps you build a brand that’s influential, impactful, and profitable—without compromising your faith.👉 If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, designer, leader, or creative wondering how to brand your business with purpose, identity, and integrity, this is where it begins.🔥 In This Episode:✅ What is the Kingdom Brand Compass, and why does it matter?✅ Why many Christian entrepreneurs are turned off by “mainstream” branding✅ How to define your brand’s deeper why before anything else✅ The six pillars of the Compass: Mandate, Ministry, Mission, Media, Movement & Message✅ The real story behind how God led Norbert to create this tool—from ad agency to global purposeYou’ll also hear personal stories, Biblical insights, and practical truths on how Nehemiah's burden became the foundation for Kingdom branding.📌 This Episode’s Challenge:📝 Define your “Why.” Before you go any further in building your brand, take 30 minutes to prayerfully write down the deeper purpose behind what you do. It's not your pitch. It’s your pulse.🔗 Join the Community: masterpiece-business.community 📚 Learn More About the Course: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-building 🎙️ Connect with Bennie Smith, Jr.: [@benniesmithjr] on IG 📢 Follow Norbert Elnar: [@norbertelnar] on all platforms🎧 Watch now and discover why your brand’s direction starts with clarity, identity, and a God-given “Why.”Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Mirjana Mandl, an independent brand designer from Munich, helps brands reveal their true self by focusing on identity over imitation. In this conversation, she discusses why many entrepreneurs feel their brands are 'off' despite polished aesthetics. Miri emphasizes the importance of personal clarity and storytelling, and shares tips for creating authentic visuals that resonate. She also tackles how faith influences design choices and offers practical advice for maintaining originality in branding, especially for those with a faith-driven mission.

Send us a text🚀Beyond Tech: Think You’re Too Small to Innovate? Think Again. | Jerahmeel Chen on Making a MasterpieceHow can innovation shape the destiny of a nation?In this insightful episode of Making a Masterpiece, Jerahmeel Chen, Chief Innovation Officer of the Philippine Innovation Hub, joins Norbert Elnar to explore how entrepreneurship, public-private collaboration, and creative thinking can transform not just businesses but entire economies.Jerahmeel shares his journey from startup ventures and corporate restructuring to nation-scale leadership, building the first government-backed innovation hub designed to support startups, scale-ups, and SMEs across the Philippines.Whether you're a business owner, a Filipino abroad, or an investor looking for your next purpose-driven opportunity, this episode will expand your vision and ignite your purpose.🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ Why innovation is more than just tech—it's about process, mindset & timing✅ The power of public-private collaboration in developing economies✅ How the Philippines can become a global startup destination✅ Innovation advice for bakeries, sari-sari stores, and everyday Filipino businesses✅ Leadership lessons from launching a multi-floor national innovation hub✅ Why the Filipino diaspora has a key role in shaping the nation's future🌍 “We're on the brink of becoming a developed country—if we choose to innovate now.” – Jerahmeel Chen🎧 Watch now and discover how your business can be part of something bigger.📌 Connect with the Philippine Innovation HubEmail: innovation@ndc.gov.ph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihubphl/📢 Want to build a Kingdom-driven brand that can innovate and influence? Join the Kingdom Brand Compass course: 👉 masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textShe Said Yes to God—Then Everything Fell Apart (Before It Came Together) | The April Jamora - Ymas StoryWhat happens when you say yes to God, leave everything familiar, and suddenly your life feels like it’s falling apart?In this raw and inspiring episode of Making a Masterpiece, April Jamora Ymas—a physiotherapist and Filipino radio and TV host in Canada—shares the honest story of her journey through immigration, identity loss, heartbreak, and unexpected calling.Leaving the Philippines for a fresh start in Canada with her husband, April soon found herself in the darkest valley of her life—lonely, misunderstood, and facing the pain of marital separation. But in her brokenness, God was doing something deeper: reshaping her identity and leading her into a calling she never saw coming.Today, April is the host of Pinoy Talk on PinoyMyx Regina, a vibrant show that celebrates Filipino culture and gives voice to the community—all from a place of healing, surrender, and faith.🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ How a “yes” to God can lead to both pain and purpose✅ The emotional toll of immigration and starting over✅ Why identity in Christ matters more than career or comfort✅ April’s transition from healthcare to media✅ What it means to be used by God even when you feel disqualified✅ The power of storytelling, culture, and community in Kingdom impact🎧 Watch now and be reminded: God never wastes your pain. He’s writing your masterpiece—even in the mess.🔗 Connect with April:Facebook: @PinoyTalk Instagram: @pinoytalksask 📺 TV Host at PinoyMyx Regina 🎙️ New media projects & links coming soon!📢 Ready to build a Kingdom-driven brand with clarity and courage? Join our Kingdom Brand Compass course: 👉 masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textShe Shut Down Her Million-Dollar Business for God | Rachel Ngom on Radical ObedienceWhat would you do if God told you to shut down your thriving, high-profit business?In this jaw-dropping episode of Making a Masterpiece, Rachel Ngom—a Pinterest strategist, entrepreneur, and coach who built a multiple 6-figure business—shares how God called her to lay it all down.At the peak of success, with a streamlined team, passive income, and global reach, God told her: “I’m not in this.”So she shut it all down.🎙️ Rachel’s story is not just about obedience, it’s about spiritual discernment, identity, and the subtle influence of New Age practices in today’s business world.Whether you’re in the startup stage or scaling your empire, this episode will challenge and encourage you to ask:👉 “Is God still leading my business?”🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ The real reason Rachel shut down a million-dollar coaching business✅ How to discern New Age influences hidden in personal development✅ The power of obedience—even when it doesn’t make financial sense✅ Letting God lead: surrendering control without giving up the call✅ Why your relationship with God is more important than your revenue✅ How God is using her now in new, unexpected ways🎧 Watch now to be inspired by a story of obedience, clarity, and Kingdom realignment.🔗 Connect with Rachel Ngom:🌐 Website & Free Audio Gift: rachelngom.com/whogodsaysiam🎙️ Podcast: She’s Making an Impact (Over 500 episodes!)📱 Instagram: @shesmakinganimpact📢 Want to build a faith-rooted brand with clarity and calling? Join the Kingdom Brand-building Course: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a text50 Episodes of Faith, Purpose & Impact | Norbert Elnar Reflects on the  Podcast JourneyIn this very special 50th episode of Making a Masterpiece, host Norbert Elnar takes the mic solo to reflect on the incredible journey behind the podcast that has inspired many Kingdom-driven entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders across 12 countries.What started as a leap of faith has become a global movement—and in this episode, Norbert shares the five biggest lessons he’s learned through building Making a Masterpiece, along with powerful Kingdom branding tips you can apply to your own business and calling.This isn’t just a podcast recap—it’s a celebration of purpose, process, community, and God's faithfulness in every step of the journey.🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ Lesson 1: The Process Is Humbling – True excellence takes consistency, effort, and grace. ✅ Lesson 2: Accepting My Own Voice – Why authenticity > perfection when building a brand. ✅ Lesson 3: The Power of Learning from Others – Wisdom from 50 conversations with world-changing guests. ✅ Lesson 4: Community Is the Unexpected Gift – How collaboration, team, and tribe create momentum. ✅ Lesson 5: Obedience Leads to Purpose – How podcasting became a powerful calling Norbert never expected.🎤 You’ll laugh, reflect, and be reminded that your brand, voice, and story all matter deeply in the Kingdom.🙏 Thank you for 50 episodes. Here’s to 50 more—and beyond.🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to keep building your masterpiece.🌐 Learn more about Norbert & Masterpiece Kingdom Brands: masterpiecebrands.com📘 Children's Book: I AM a Masterpiece by Norbert Elnar www.masterpiecebooks.com🎙️ Listen to Past Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186999/episodes/16868929📢 Want to build a Kingdom-driven brand? Join the Kingdom Brand Compass course: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingJoin our Masterpiece Business Community: www.masterpiece-business.comLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Mike Sadie on Leading with Strength, Faith & Self-AwarenessHave you ever felt burned out, stuck, or disconnected from your purpose—even while “looking successful” on the outside?In this soul-stirring episode of Making a Masterpiece, Norbert Elnar sits down with Mike Sadie, pastor turned Executive & Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach, to talk about what it really takes to lead with confidence and clarity in today’s world.With more than 2 decades in ministry and now thriving in coaching, Mike shares how a frustration during COVID helped him rediscover himself—and build a new life aligned with his strengths, values, and calling.🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ Why frustration is often a clue to your calling✅ How to overcome burnout by realigning with your strengths✅ The biggest mistakes Christian entrepreneurs make—and how to avoid them✅ Why success without self-awareness is dangerous✅ How to create a daily process that fuels purpose & prevents burnout✅ Faith, humility, and building routines that actually workWhether you're a leader, coach, parent, or entrepreneur, this episode will give you deep wisdom and practical tools to move forward—without compromising your values, your health, or your faith.🎧 Watch now and rediscover your WHY, your strength, and your purpose.—------🔗 Connect with Mike Sadie:🌐 Website / Coaching Inquiry: www.mikesadie.com 📱 Instagram: @mikesadie 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesadie/ 📢 Want to build a Kingdom-driven brand while mastering leadership? Join our Kingdom Brand Compass course: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textHow to Launch a Business Smoothly (Even in a Foreign Country!) | Lars Siegert on Making a MasterpieceStarting a business is already a challenge—but starting a business in a foreign country? That’s a whole new level of complexity.In this episode of Making a Masterpiece, Norbert Elnar sits down with Lars Siegert, the founder of German Business Buddy, who has made it his mission to help expats navigate self-employment and entrepreneurship in Germany.Lars shares his personal journey, from struggling to find the right business idea to discovering a gap in the market—helping international professionals launch businesses successfully despite bureaucratic obstacles.Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ Overcoming Bureaucracy in Germany – The biggest hurdles expats face when starting a business.✅ How to Find Clarity & Direction – The step-by-step approach to navigating legal and administrative requirements.✅ The Importance of Pricing & Positioning – Why charging the right price is essential for credibility and commitment.✅ Cultural Differences in Business – How to understand and adapt to Germany’s business environment.✅ Faith & Entrepreneurship – How Lars’ trust in God’s plan shaped his mission to help others.If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a freelancer, or an expat dreaming of starting a business in Germany, this episode is a must-watch!🎧 Watch Now & Learn How to Overcome Business Challenges in Germany!Connect with Lars Siegert & German Business Buddy:🌎 Website & Business Coaching: germanbusinessbuddy.com 📩 Email Lars for Business Coaching: lars@germanbusinessbuddy.com 📢 Follow Lars on LinkedIn:.linkedin.com/in/larssiegert📢 Want to build a Kingdom-driven brand while mastering business growth? Join our Kingdom Brand Compass course: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a text🎤 Overcoming Fear & Speaking with Confidence | Sonia Bourdages on Making a MasterpieceDo you struggle with fear, insecurity, or stage fright when speaking or performing? What if your voice is your greatest tool for influence, confidence, and success?In this episode of Making a Masterpiece, Norbert Elnar sits down with Sonia Bourdages, an international vocal artist, public speaking coach, and creator of "The Backstage of Your Voice."Sonia has coached performers, speakers, and business leaders on how to overcome fear, unlock their full vocal potential, and deliver messages with boldness and impact. From opera and musical theater to coaching executives, she shares practical insights on using your voice as a powerful tool for success.Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ Why Most People Fear Public Speaking – The real reasons behind stage fright and how to break free. ✅ How to Overcome Insecurity – Transform fear into confidence when communicating. ✅ The Art of Presence & Connection – How to engage your audience with vocal techniques & acting methods. ✅ Harnessing Your Unique Vocal Power – Why your voice is your personal brand and how to refine it. ✅ Faith, Voice & Personal Growth – How Sonia’s journey in faith & performance shaped her mission.Sonia also reveals how professionals, entrepreneurs, and speakers can embrace their voice, refine their message, and gain the confidence to make a lasting impact.If you’ve ever doubted the power of your voice—this episode will change everything!🎧 Watch Now & Unlock Your Full Vocal Potential!Connect with Sonia Bourdages:🌎 Website & Vocal Coaching: soniabourdages.net 📢 Follow Sonia on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sonia-bourdages-6986695b 🎤 YouTube & Public Speaking Tips: youtube.com/channel/UCQYDmV6FCFJHHQCb50_6LMg📢 Want to build a Kingdom-driven brand while mastering communication? Join our Kingdom Brand Compass course: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-buildingLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales