Making a Masterpiece with Norbert Elnar

Is your brand helping people—or just hustling them? The most magnetic brands aren’t built on manipulation, but on something much more real: character. They are built on trust. And building that trust starts with a simple, foundational shift in how you see yourself and your business.In this powerful episode of Making a Masterpiece, Norbert Elnar sits down with Ryan Chute—Creative Strategist, Wizard of Ads® partner, and former manager turned brand mentor—to talk about friction, integrity, and building brands that actually people can trust.⚠️ If your leadership still feels like a grind…⚠️ If your marketing feels manipulative…⚠️ If your culture causes more tension than trust…This episode will challenge everything you think you know about branding and leadership.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How hidden friction in your business may be repelling the very people you want to serve ✅ Why your personal story and failures matter in building brand trust ✅ The power of empathy, healing, and repentance in leadership ✅ How culture is your brand—and how to align both with integrity ✅ Why legends are built by removing friction—not adding flash ✅ How to lead with storytelling, not selling🛠️ Your Challenge This Week:Audit your business. Where is the friction—in your team, your messaging, or your customer journey?Then ask: "Am I protecting people… or just trying to profit from them?"📚 Mentioned in the Episode: 🔗 Learn more about Ryan Chute → https://ryanchute.com 🔗 Wizard of Ads® → https://wizardofads.org/partner/ryan-chute/ 📘 Ryan’s Book Recommendation → “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek 🎧 Learn the 6-part framework → https://masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-building📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar 📌 Subscribe to Making a Masterpiece for more brand & leadership wisdom.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

What does it really mean to be called? And how do you know if you're walking in your true purpose?In this episode of the Making a Masterpiece Podcast, we dive deep with Rev. Haniel “Pastor Han” Taganas — a beloved pastor, mentor, and spiritual father who has served in ministry for over 30 years.Pastor Han shares his incredible story — from declaring his desire to be a pastor at 4 years old, to making a life-altering decision to follow a dangerous but divine call at the age of 9. His journey is nothing short of inspiring.Together, we unpack powerful truths on: ✅ The difference between calling and purpose ✅ What to do when you feel stuck in a job or season ✅ How to discern your life’s assignment using his A-B-C-D framework ✅ Why success isn’t measured by achievements, but by serviceWhether you're in ministry, business, education, or the arts — this episode is for anyone longing to live a life of meaning and Kingdom impact.👤 Guest: Rev. Haniel Taganas 📍 Senior Pastor – United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), Cagayan de Oro 📱 Facebook: Haniel Taganas 📺 YouTube: UCCP Cagayan de Oro📌 “When Jesus calls, He doesn’t just lead us to the triumphs of Jerusalem… He invites us to carry the cross with Him.” – Haniel Taganas🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.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

🎯 What does it really look like to bring God’s Kingdom into the marketplace—without coming across as preachy or out of touch?If you’ve ever wrestled with how to live out your faith while leading or working in business in today’s secular world, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Norbert sits down with international speaker, organizational strategist, and Kingdom culture pioneer Ian Green, who has spent over four decades transforming businesses, churches, and entire cities through values-driven leadership and marketplace ministry.⚡ With powerful stories from Europe to Louisiana, Ian breaks down what it looks like to integrate faith and business—from how you lead, to how you treat your team, to the culture you build.📌 Inside this Episode:✅ Why ministry doesn’t just happen in church✅ The real reason culture “eats vision for lunch”✅ How to build Kingdom culture into your company (without preaching)✅ What donuts, generosity, and time-off have to do with discipleship✅ Why transformation starts with your internal lifeThis episode is packed with practical wisdom, deep conviction, and surprising clarity about what it means to bring Heaven to Earth through your everyday work.📚 Learn more about Ian’s work at kingdomizeglobal.com—🎧 Listen now and start Kingdomizing your business—one intentional act at a time.#MakingAMasterpiece #KingdomBusiness #FaithAndWork #MarketplaceMinistry #IanGreen #KingdomCultureLooking 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

❗Many leaders burn out not from a lack of skill—but from a lack of soul care.In this episode, Norbert Elnar sits down with coach and former pastor Armando Contreras Galarza to unpack the hard-earned lessons from over 25 years of leading churches, coaching leaders, and starting over in new countries.This one’s for the leaders—especially those carrying people, vision, and the weight of transition.🎯 In this conversation, you'll discover: ✅ The invisible cost of leading volunteers (and what makes it harder than leading teams) ✅ How servant leadership shifts atmospheres—inside the church and corporate boardrooms ✅ The power of prayer, reflection, and silence in forming strong leaders ✅ The difference between confident leadership and arrogant control ✅ How to identify the tiny habits that build long-term success ✅ Why bad leaders burn people—and how great ones empower them💡 Whether you're a founder, solopreneur, ministry leader, or coach, Armando’s story is a masterclass in humility, healing, and hard resets.🛠️ This Week’s Challenge:Identify one tiny habit you can implement today that would make a long-term difference in your health, leadership, or business. Then do it. Just one.💬 Mentioned in the Episode: 🎙️ Armando’s podcast: Charla de Vida 📌 Connect with Armando on LinkedIn:       linkedin.com/in/armando-contreras-galarza📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar🎧 Watch or listen now—and get reminded that true leadership starts within.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

In this final episode of the Build Your Brand series, Norbert Elnar and Bennie Smith, Jr. unpack the final pillar of the Kingdom Brand Compass—the Message. This is the soul of your brand—the conviction that never changes, no matter the season, trend, or campaign.If you've ever felt like your message was all over the place—or worried that your brand was chasing relevance instead of standing on truth—this episode is the clarity you’ve been praying for.🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ The difference between a Kingdom brand message and a tagline ✅ Why your message is the “needle of the compass” that anchors direction ✅ How your conviction creates brand consistency—and trust ✅ Real-life examples of messages for coaches, nonprofits, designers, and entrepreneurs ✅ How to craft a message that reflects your Mandate, Ministry, and Mission ✅ Why a clear message builds faith, trust, and authority📌 Quote Worth Remembering "The message is not your slogan. It's your conviction."👟 Your Challenge This Week: Take 15–30 minutes of quiet time. Write a 1–2 sentence Kingdom Brand message—your version of being salt and light. Then share it in the comments or DM us on Instagram.💬 Mentioned in This Episode: 📚 Learn the full framework: masterpiecebrands.com 🧭 Take our FREE Social Media Presence: https://masterpiecebrands.com/socialmediaquizJoin our Community of Kingdom Brand Leaders: https://masterpiece-business.com/🤝 Connect with Bennie: @benniesmithjr 📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar🎧 Don’t just build a brand that sells. Build a brand that stands. One message. One conviction. One Kingdom mission.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

If your brand feels chaotic, inconsistent, or stuck—this might be your missing piece.In this episode of Making a Masterpiece, Norbert Elnar and Bennie Smith, Jr. unpack the 5th pillar of the Kingdom Brand Compass: Movement.🌀 Movement is about alignment. When your visuals, voice, message, and methods aren’t flowing in the same direction, it creates confusion—for you and your audience. This is where momentum dies.⚙️ This episode explores: ✅ What causes a Kingdom brand to feel “off” or disconnected ✅ Why brand alignment leads to breakthrough—without adding anything new ✅ The 4 spiritual “movement” zones that bring your brand to life ✅ How to cultivate rhythm, not rules, in your brand’s communication ✅ Why brand expression isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about authenticity ✅ How brand principles help you stay consistent when trends shiftFrom real non-profit case studies to deep dives on brand trust, expression, and conviction, Norbert and Bennie show you how to move from chaos to clarity—so your brand finally gains traction.💥 Key Takeaway: Movement is what transforms your vision into momentum. It’s not a rulebook—it’s a rhythm that aligns who you are with what you do, how you serve, and how you show up.🛠️ Your Challenge This Week: Take the FREE Brand Health Check at 👉 masterpiecebrands.com/brandhealthcheck Gain clarity on your brand’s alignment, and see what needs tuning or celebrating.📚 Mentioned in the Episode: 🧭 Explore the full framework: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-building 📌 Follow Bennie: @benniesmithjr 📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar🎧 Listen now and discover how to turn disjointed effort into Kingdom momentum. Your brand has a pulse—let’s make it move with purpose.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

For anyone overwhelmed by social media, mainstream media, and marketing trends in promoting their business, in this episode, we tackle the Media pillar of the Kingdom Brand Compass.💡 What is “Media” in Kingdom Branding?It’s not just about posting everywhere—it’s about choosing where your God-given message will truly connect. Media isn’t just a marketing strategy—it’s a spiritual assignment.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why your choice of platform is a spiritual decision, not just a strategic one ✅ The cost of chasing trends (and what builds real trust instead) ✅ How God Himself modeled media selection by choosing Jesus as His Messenger ✅ The difference between visibility and intentional connection ✅ When it’s better to send a flyer than a reel ✅ How to align your message, your messenger, and your mediaFrom local print ads to TikTok, WhatsApp groups to Pinterest boards—this episode will help you discern where to show up with power, purpose, and peace.🛠️ Your Challenge This Week: 📲 Take the Social Media Presence Quiz at masterpiecebrands.com/socialmediaquiz 🎯 Discover your current brand-media alignment and get practical insights on where to focus.💬 Mentioned in the Episode: 📚 Learn the full framework: masterpiecebrands.com 📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar 📌 Connect with Bennie: @benniesmithjr🎧 Listen now and discover how to stop trying to be everywhere—and start showing up where it actually matters. Obedience beats performance every time.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

🎯 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. explore the Mission—the eastern point of the Kingdom Brand Compass.💥 What is the Mission? It’s the heart of how your brand serves others. Your Mission is not just a business plan—it’s the quality, excellence, and intention behind your products and services that reflect your God-given purpose.Whether you're a solopreneur, coach, church leader, or creative agency owner, this episode challenges you to re-evaluate the standard you bring to your work—and whether it reflects worship or just routine.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why poor branding is often a mission clarity issue, not a marketing problem ✅ The difference between excellence and perfectionism ✅ How to build products and services that speak with substance and intention ✅ Why excellence is an act of worship, not elitism ✅ How your “mission statement” becomes a posture for excellence ✅ Why the way you show up and deliver is your brand’s loudest messageFrom Norbert’s childhood curiosity about leaving a “signature” on every ad to Bennie’s powerful story of serving churches during the pandemic, this episode is a blueprint for Kingdom entrepreneurs who want to build brands that serve with substance and reflect Christ through craftsmanship.🛠️ Your Challenge This Week: Ask yourself (and your team): “When all else fails, we will…” Let that one line become your commitment to unwavering excellence.📣 Drop your answers in the comments or DM us—we’d love to hear them!💬 Mentioned in the Episode: 📚 Learn the full framework: masterpiecebrands.com/course/brand-building 📌 Connect with Bennie: @benniesmithjr 📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar🎧 Listen now and get inspired to turn your craft into a calling. Your Mission is your message—let it be excellent.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

In this episode, host Norbert Elnar and co-host Bennie Smith, Jr., dive into the third pillar of the Kingdom Brand Compass: Ministry.💥 What is Ministry in the context of branding? It’s your audience as an assignment—the group of people your brand is called to serve, support, and disciple through business.Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, creative, or marketplace leader, this episode helps you clarify who God has put on your heart, because brand identity without the right audience leads to brand confusion.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The difference between building for “everyone” vs. building for your someone ✅ Why compassion is the compass for your Ministry ✅ How to avoid burnout by aligning your brand with your burden ✅ Real-world stories of brands discovering their true audience ✅ The spiritual weight of misunderstanding your Ministry ✅ How to reconnect your message with the people it was meant to reachFrom realignment stories to powerful Scripture references, this episode will challenge and equip you to step into purpose-driven service through your brand.🛠️ Your Challenge This Week: 🙏 Ask God: Who am I called to serve? Write down the names, faces, and burdens that stir your heart. Don’t serve based on algorithmic trends—serve based on your anointing.📣 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 📖 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 9:36, John 21, Proverbs 11:25 📌 Connect with Bennie: @benniesmithjr 📌 Follow Norbert: @norbertelnar🎧 Listen now and rediscover the people your brand was created to reach. Because your Ministry is more than your mission—it’s your assignment.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

🎯 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