Love the Work, Not Just the End Result

We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. Let me ask you an honest question. Do you love the work of being a writer? Here’s what I mean. Do you … Read more

Growing Your Audience Through Podcasting with Jen Smith

Kent talks to author and podcaster Jen Smith about how she has used her podcast and books to make both of them more successful, how she engages her audience with podcasting, and the secrets behind her phenomenal podcast growth. Jen Smith is the co-host of the very successful Frugal Friends Podcast, as well as the … Read more

The Most Important Work You Do is on Yourself

We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. We all want to have successful books. As artists and storytellers, we want to write a great American novel that is a … Read more

One Bad Decision Away From a Train Wreck

We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. This episode is not really about writing, it’s more about life. I’ve noticed something during my years as a pastor, educator, and … Read more

What’s Your Ten-Year Dream?

We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. One of the benefits of the modern world of content creation and publishing is that you can get your material to your … Read more

Practicing Creativity Every Day with Todd Henry

Kent talks to author Todd Henry about the importance of daily practices, how Todd used his daily writing time to write a draft of the book in just three months, the specific morning routine he has followed for many years, and more. Todd Henry describes himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution.” He … Read more

Redefining Success as a Writer with Tim Schurrer

Kent talks to author Tim Schurrer about what it means to be successful in writing and creative work, and how we should become obsessed with doing the work instead of focusing just on the end result. Tim Schurrer is the author of the fantastic new book, The Secret Society of Success. Tim spent almost a … Read more