027. The 8 Step Framework to Building a Successful Business

Do you want to know why God is essential in your business for it to thrive? In this episode, Teri welcomes musician, artist, and marketing leader Matt Tommey to show us how he helps artists launch and scale their businesses. He shares the 8 P's to bring God into the business equation and in your life. Get into a deeper level of a successful business from an artist’s perspective by tuning in!

[00:01 - 08:06] Opening Segment

• Introducing Matt to the show
• Brief background and career
• Linking arms with Jesus, building a foundation with God and relying on Him for guidance and strength in the business
• How businesses have been impacted by the current economy and housing crisis
• Created to Thrive is a global artist mentoring program that helps artists grow their life, art, and business

[08:07 - 32:26] 8 P’s to Bringing God into Your Business

• Prayer - everything starts with that intimacy with the Lord
• • John 15
• Picture - God speaks to us internally through our imagination
• Plan - show up, make a plan, and submit that to the Lord, and the Lord will lead you
• • Proverbs 37:4
• Power - you shall receive the power of the holy spirit
• Product - God calls us through services and products
• Provision - financial provision flows in your life as you are aligned with God’s purposes
• Persistence - persevering gives us an opportunity to make it to incredible places
• • Matthew 25
• Promotion - God will bring growth if you have the character to handle it
• Bonus: Patience - learning along the way

[32:27 - 33:44] Closing Segment

• See the links below to connect with Matt
• What to expect on the next episode
• Final words

Quotes:

“All the vine has to do is hang on, cooperate and receive the good things that the main trunk has for it.” - Matt Tommey

“If you’re going to start a business, do it in a place where you know God is breathing on because you’re coming into alignment with what he’s already doing.” - Matt Tommey

To connect with Matt and learn more about his business and art, go to »» https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/