Have you ever wondered how to turn your passion for helping others into a profitable business? Look no further than Dr. Kesslyn, founder of The PhD Consultants. In this episode of the Monetize Your Ministry podcast, Dr. Kesslyn shares how she started her business and monetized her love for education and inspiring others.

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Show Notes

00:00:00]* Monetizing Ministry

The episode's topic is introduced: how to turn a love of education and inspiring people into a ministry and monetize it.

[00:03:16]* Definition of Ministry

Dr. Kesslyn discusses her definition of ministry, which has evolved from a narrow definition of preaching to using one's talents to help meet the needs of people.

[00:05:45]* Career Journey

Dr. Kesslyn talks about her career journey, starting with a desire to own a franchise of salons and eventually finding her calling in social work and education.

[00:09:53]* Starting a Business to Help People Finish Their Doctorate

Dr. Kesslyn talks about how she started The PhD Consultants to help people finish their doctoral degrees and how her passion for helping others led her to monetize her ministry.

[00:15:19]* The Mindset Shift Needed to Monetize Ministry

Dr. Kesslyn discusses the mindset shift she had to make to monetize her ministry and how she had to overcome limiting beliefs about charging for her services.

[00:20:06]* Giving People What She Didn't Have

Helping Others Finish Their Doctorate
Dr. Kesslyn shares how her own struggles in getting her doctorate led her to be passionate about helping others in their educational journey.

[00:20:10]* Tips for completing a doctorate

Dr. Kesslyn talks about her book "120 Tips to Complete Your Doctorate Without Losing Your Mind" and how it helps people with the non-academic aspects of getting a doctorate.

[00:25:40]* Monetizing ministry and overcoming pride

Dr. Kesslyn gives tips on monetizing ministry and emphasizes the importance of asking for help and not letting pride get in the way.

[00:29:44]* Joy in helping others

Dr. Kesslyn talks about how helping others brings her joy and encourages people to ask for help without feeling like they are bothering others.

[00:30:20]* Teaching and Public Speaking

Dr. Kesslyn talks about her passion for teaching and public speaking, and how it brings her joy.

[00:31:10]* Monetizing Live Interaction

Kymone and Dr. Kesslyn discuss how live interaction can be a part of a monetization strategy, and how she gets paid for her public speaking.

[00:32:05]* Contact Information

Dr. Kesslyn shares her contact information and ways to support her work, including scholarships and writing retreats.