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Chichi Ukomadu - Christian Business Coach, Implementation Coach, Accountability Coach
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Jul 31, 2025 • 14min

125 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 5 - Business Growth

Hey Friend, Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet. Over the last four episodes, we’ve walked through the first four steps to go from your corporate job to launching a thriving, service-based business: Clarity (EP 121), Strategy (EP 122), Design (EP 123), and Launch (EP 124). Now that you’ve identified your business vision, launched your MVB (Minimum Viable Business), and set up your marketing and systems, it’s time to grow. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Step 5: Business Growth. Think of your business like a lemonade stand—you’ve set it up, built the kitchen and the dining area, and flipped the “Open for Business” sign. But God didn’t call you to just launch your business. He called you to thrive, to serve more people, and to multiply your impact. Key Takeaways: Moving from 1:1 services to scalable offers (like group programs or courses) Hiring a team and creating a healthy culture Building systems that support your next level Investing time and money into your highest-performing lead and sales strategies Just like the Israelites grew after settling into their promised land, now it’s your turn. God has equipped you with everything you need. Now go build the business He’s calling you to, and watch Him multiply your impact beyond what you can imagine. Let’s turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business! Press play and listen now. I pray this blesses you. . 🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time. Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact. Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book. Connect with Dr. Una: ▶️ YouTube Channel 🙏 Daily Prayer Call . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business. A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps 1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions) Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition. Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
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Jul 23, 2025 • 22min

124 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 4 - Business Launch

Hey Friend, Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet. You’ve gained clarity about your transition (EP 121), crafted your strategy (EP 122), and designed your business with a proven Minimum Viable Business model (EP 123). Now, it's time for Step 4: Business Launch—the moment you've been preparing for. In this episode, we dive into how to officially open your business to the public and create the front office of your business so you can market and serve more people. Think of it like a restaurant: the kitchen is ready—now it’s time to set the tables, design the menu, and put the sign out front. Visibility and marketing matter. Key Takeaways: How to build your Marketing + Sales Machine (Capture, Nurture, Close) Why launch isn't a one-time event. It’s a consistent campaign of faith and action A simple 3-step launch action plan you can start today You’re not just launching a business, you’re opening the doors to something God has entrusted you to build. Let’s do it well. Let’s turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business! Press play and listen now. I pray this blesses you. . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity Roadmap to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business. A Custom Transition Clarity Roadmap with next action steps. Lifetime access to coaching session notes and recordings. 1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions) Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now . 🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time. Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact. Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book. Connect with Dr. Una: ▶️ YouTube Channel 🙏 Daily Prayer Call
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Jul 16, 2025 • 18min

123 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 3 - Business Design

Hey Friend, Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet. You've validated your business concept with your first 10 customers—congratulations! Now it's time to build the back office that will allow you to serve many more people with excellence and sustainability. We're moving from your "lemonade stand" to building the "kitchen" of your business. The Israelites transitioned from wandering to building sustainable communities. This episode covers the five essential pillars of business design: legal & financial foundations, core offers, customer experience, payment systems, and service delivery while maintaining momentum with your existing clients. Key Takeaways: The five pillars every coaching/consulting business needs Why back-office systems determine front-office success If you’re ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business, press play and listen now. I pray this blesses you. . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps. Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now . 🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time. Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact. Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book. Connect with Dr. Una: ▶️ YouTube Channel 🙏 Daily Prayer Call
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Jul 9, 2025 • 19min

122 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 2 - Transition Strategy

Uncover the vital steps for transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the importance of developing a strategic transition plan and testing your business idea with a Minimum Viable Business mindset. Discover why targeting 10 customers is essential for validation and how to learn from early feedback. Biblical insights provide a unique perspective on overcoming fear and embracing opportunities. Bridging vision and action, this episode offers a clear roadmap for aspiring business owners.
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Jul 5, 2025 • 24min

121 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 1 - Transition Clarity

Hey Friend, Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch in 12 weeks without quitting their jobs yet. You’re feeling God's call to transition from your corporate job to start a coaching or consulting business, but you're not sure where to begin. In this episode, we dive into Numbers 13 and discover why Moses sent spies into the Promised Land before the Israelites entered—and how this ancient wisdom applies to your business transition today. You'll learn: Why clarity must come before action The three essential questions every aspiring Christian entrepreneur must answer: Who do I need to BE? What do I need to DO? What do I want to HAVE? How to move forward with informed faith rather than blind hope. Key Takeaways: Why successful transitions require exploration, not just inspiration The 3-part Transition Clarity framework How to distinguish between faith-based and fear-based decision-making Your first practical steps toward business clarity Transition Clarity isn't about eliminating all unknowns; it's about building confidence in God's calling on your life. If you’re ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business, press play and listen now. I pray this blesses you. . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps. Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now . 🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time. Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact. Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book. Connect with Dr. Una: ▶️ YouTube Channel 🙏 Daily Prayer Call
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Jun 25, 2025 • 26min

120 | Stony Heart: Why Inner Healing Comes Before Sustainable Business Success

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business podcast, where we help Jesus-led career moms turn their expertise into their first coaching or consulting business without quitting their 9 to 5 yet. Are you carrying church hurt, burnout, or emotional baggage while trying to launch your business? Do you find yourself showing up strong on the outside but feeling blocked, stuck, or numb on the inside? This episode is for you. We're wrapping up our Business Book Review series with Stony Heart by Denise Boggs, and while this isn't a "business book" per se, it deeply impacted how I show up as a business owner, wife, mom, and daughter of God. Sometimes, the most important business work happens in your heart first. If you've been trying to build a business over unhealed areas, wondering why you feel stuck despite doing "all the right things," this conversation will help you understand how inner healing creates space for sustainable entrepreneurship and kingdom leadership. What You'll Learn: Why the heart you lead with becomes the culture you create in your business How unresolved trauma disguises itself as control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing in entrepreneurship The connection between soul breakthroughs and business breakthroughs A simple prayer to invite God to soften the stones in your heart Scripture Focus: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you..." - Ezekiel 36:26 Remember: Broken people break people Hurt people hurt people Wounded people wound people But healed people heal people You can't pour from an empty cup, and you can't build a healthy business with a wounded soul. Let's talk about why healing your heart might be the most important business strategy you haven't considered. Ready to let God soften what's been hardened? Press play and listen now. I pray this brings a breakthrough to both your heart and your calling. . 🎙 Podcast Episode Sponsor: Thoughtful Mind Psychiatry Today’s episode is sponsored by Thoughtful Mind Psychiatry — a mental health safe place where modern care meets compassion. If you're looking for a safe, supportive space to prioritize your mental health, Thoughtful Mind Psychiatry offers accessible and personalized virtual care for adults in Texas, Colorado, Iowa, Florida, and Delaware. From ADHD/ADD to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. They take a patient-centered approach to mental wellness. That means you’ll never feel rushed, ignored, or unheard. Through thoughtful listening, evidence-based care, and custom treatment plans, Thoughtful Mind Psychiatry is committed to helping you feel better, one step at a time. Visit thoughtfulmindpsychiatry.com to book a virtual session and get the care you deserve right from the comfort of your home. . Mentioned On The Podcast Stony Heart Book Healed To Heal Sermon Soul Healing Resource List . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps. Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
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Jun 22, 2025 • 16min

119 | Do More Better: How To Steward Your Calling Without the Overwhelm

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business podcast, where we help Jesus-led career moms turn their expertise into their first coaching or consulting business without quitting their 9 to 5 yet. Are you feeling pulled in every direction while being the mom, wife, and ministry leader God called you to be? You're not alone, mama. In this episode of our Business Book Review series, we're diving into Do More Better by Tim Challies—a game-changing perspective on productivity that's rooted in stewardship, not hustle culture. If you're tired of feeling "behind" and ready to discover how biblical productivity can bring peace to your packed schedule, this episode is for you. We'll explore how to reframe productivity as faithful stewardship, build systems that serve your calling (instead of overwhelming you), and create a grace-filled weekly workflow that honors both your business dreams and your family priorities. What You'll Learn: Why productivity isn't about doing more—it's about stewarding what God has given you How to build simple systems that support your calling without adding stress A practical framework for creating your grace-filled weekly workflow Why God moves through order, not chaos (and how that changes everything) If you're juggling your career, business idea, family life, and ministry—and you're ready to stop feeling guilty about wanting to do it all well—this episode will help you steward your calling with confidence. Ready to dive in? Press play to listen now. I pray this episode helps you take action! . 🎙 Podcast Episode Spotlight: Divine Splendor USA Today’s episode is sponsored by Divine Splendor USA— your trusted source for custom wigs and premium hair extensions. Whether you prefer human hair or high-quality synthetic, Divine Splendor Hair creates beautiful, custom-made wigs to fit your unique style. From natural, everyday looks to glam transformations, they offer wigs, extensions, and more designed to help you feel confident and radiant. Follow @divinesplendorusa on Instagram and send a DM for pricing, current sales, and custom orders. Thank you, Divine Splendor USA, for sponsoring this episode and helping women show up boldly and beautifully. . Mentioned On The Podcast Do More Better Book Task Management App: Meister Task EP 59: My 3-Step Battle Plan To Conquer Overwhelm And Grow A Sustainable Coaching Business . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps. Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
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Jun 10, 2025 • 16min

118 | Nail Your Niche (Without Second-Guessing): A Biblical Take On Finding Who You're Called to Serve

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business podcast, where we help Jesus-led career moms turn their expertise into their first coaching or consulting business in just 12 weeks. If you're a Jesus-led career mom ready to launch your coaching business but keep wondering, "Who exactly am I called to help?" - this episode is FOR YOU. This is part 2 of my Business Book Review series, where I'm sharing 4 powerful books that have shaped me as a Jesus-led entrepreneur. Today we're diving into Nail Your Niche by Brian Ellwood - and it's a total game-changer. Here's what you'll discover: You're called to serve a previous version of you. Your ideal client might be you from a few steps ago. This makes niche work so much easier and more spirit-led! (2 Corinthians 1:4 - God comforts us so we can comfort others) Choose clarity over being cute. Stop trying to "niche cute" with lots of fancy words and zero focus. Brian emphasizes outcomes over identity - what's the actual RESULT you help people get? You'll get the exact formula I use to create my I help statement. Plus, I'm sharing my own “a-ha!” moments from reading this book, which gave me clarity and helped me get laser-focused in my brand message. By the end of this podcast, you'll have clarity, confidence, and a clear niche statement. You'll walk away with practical tools to discover who you're called to serve with Christ at the center. I pray this helps you take action! . 🎙 Podcast Episode Spotlight: Florida 1.27 Today’s episode spotlight is on Florida 1.27 — an incredible nonprofit based in Tampa, Florida, on a mission to bridge the gap between churches and children in need. Founded by Brian and Rachell, a couple whose own journey through fostering and adoption was marked by deep faith, real challenges, and a bold calling, Florida 1.27 was born from lived experience. What started as a lonely, overwhelming walk turned into a movement; one that equips churches to step into foster care ministry with wisdom, support, and Christ-like love. If you’ve ever asked, “Lord, how can I help vulnerable children in my community?”—Florida 1.27 is your answer. They train and support families, educate churches, and share practical tools for trauma healing, all while keeping Jesus at the center. To learn more about their story and how your church can get involved, visit Florida127.org or email Info@florida127.org. 13310 N 53rd St, #200, Tampa, FL 33617 | 813-563-5127 Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus—because together, we are more than enough. . Mentioned On Today's Episode EP 105: Stop Second-Guessing & Start: What the Bible Says About Your Calling EP 116: 3 Reasons You’re Still Second-guessing Your Calling Even When You Know What God Said Excerpt From “Nail Your Niche” Book I help Statement Formula → I help [who] get/do [what] without [frustration/pain] How to use it → I help [Jesus-led career moms] [start their first coaching or consulting business] without [quitting their 9 to 5 yet] . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps. Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
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Jun 6, 2025 • 18min

117 | Eat That Frog & Start Your Online Coaching and Consulting Business

This episode tackles the common struggle of procrastination and provides practical strategies to get started on your coaching business. Discover how doing the hard tasks first aligns with obedience and productivity. Learn about the powerful 80/20 rule to prioritize what truly matters for your startup. Plus, find out what your personal 'frog' is and how you can address it in just 15 minutes tomorrow. It's time to move forward with your purpose and stop waiting for perfection!
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May 29, 2025 • 23min

116 | 3 Reasons You’re Still Second-guessing Your Calling Even When You Know What God Said

Hey Friend, Are you still hesitating to launch that God-given business idea? I get it! You're definitely not alone in this struggle! In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 main reasons why so many Jesus-led career moms stay stuck instead of stepping into their calling as coaches and consultants. We're talking about why you're undervaluing what you already bring to the table, how you're missing the goldmine in your professional experience, and why you're dismissing the very journey God used to prepare you for this moment. Here's what we're diving into: Your everyday work skills aren't ordinary - they're your coaching superpowers. Those years of professional experience? That's not just a resume builder, that's your credibility foundation. That personal transformation story you think is "too messy"? That's exactly what someone else needs to hear. I'm also sharing my favorite confidence-building exercise - creating an "Evidence Bank" that will help you see yourself the way God sees you. Plus, we're looking at Gideon's story because if God can use a guy hiding in a winepress, He can definitely use you! Listen now, if you're ready to: Stop underestimating what you already know Turn your experience into your greatest asset Finally, move from second-guessing to serving Your calling isn't waiting for you to feel ready - it's waiting for you to say yes. Let's do this! 🙌 . 🎙 Podcast Episode Spotlight: Digital Boss Code Today’s episode spotlight is on Digital Boss Code - the #1 AI community designed specifically for non-tech-savvy entrepreneurs and AI enthusiasts who want to level up their skills without getting overwhelmed. Whether you're looking to write better ChatGPT prompts, create stunning AI images and voiceovers, or automate your business processes, Digital Boss Code makes AI accessible and usable. You'll learn to build everything from ebooks and websites to chatbots and even your own SaaS - all explained in simple terms that make sense. They keep adding new tools and updates as AI evolves, so you're always staying current.  If you're curious about AI and ready to grow your business with these game-changing tools, Digital Boss Code is your perfect starting point. Both beginners and AI nerds are welcome! Join Digital Boss Code Today! . Next Steps >> Work with Me Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business? Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌 What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps. Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey! Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

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