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Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine. Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the C ...
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Listen to weekly messages from Faith Bible Church, in Mohegan Lake, New York!
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If you’re a fitness professional, entrepreneur, or just a fitness enthusiast who has a deep appreciation for the science of not only getting results for your body; but how to market, communicate, sell, influence, and lead, then the Fitness Business Podcast, hosted by Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger is for you. Erin and Jordan are owners of Transform 4Ever Systems, a 7-Figure Online Fitness Coaching Company, that is known for solving the problems that other coaches fail. Along with that, they o ...
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564. The 4 Things IFCA Legacy Student Madie Bunker Did To Go From 4K to 40K Months at 23 Years Old
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At just 23 years old, IFCA student Madie Bunker is absolutely crushing it as a full fledged CEO in her company but it wasn't that long ago she was making around 4k a month looking around at all the older in-person trainers and wanting to forge a different path. She now is generating 40k months with assistant coaches and it's truly been impressive t…
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If content is your least favorite thing to do as a coach or you've been feeling in a rut with it, we've got your back with today's episode. This 4 part posting system is stupid simple and it is what's working best for our students inside of IFCA. I'll breakdown our H.P.V.C. Framework and give you a ton of examples along with why it's working right …
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565. How to Grow With AI + Chat GPT + The Future of Digital Marketing // Q&A With Ashton Shanks - CEO of BAD Marketing
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We recently had our IFCA Legacy retreat in Nashville, Tennessee and had an incredible Q&A session we wanted to share here on the podcast. Ashton Shanks is a Brand Builder, Adventure Seeker, and CEO of Bad Marketing and someone I believe is at the top of the industry. We discuss the rise in AI and how you can be at the forefront of it, knowing wheth…
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If you've ever wanted a podcast episode that breaks down exactly how to get your online coaching business from where it is to 20k months with 4 steps, don't miss this one. We've spent so much time optimizing IFCA for our students, getting them tremendous and predictable results, and our focus comes down to these 4 things: systems, offer, launch, an…
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Send us a text Richard Bargas shares about the dangers of disqualification that can arise from the threats inherent in pastoral ministry. Addressing the need for being a faithful husband and how this can be jeopardized as well as ways we must guard against failure to lead our homes are the major topics covered. Practical and biblical, this episode …
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562. Mom of 2 and DPT Goes From 4K a Month In The Clinic to Making 10K a Month Online and Working Half the Time with Dr. Laura Williams
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If you're a physical therapist looking to ditch the clinic and start making money and an impact running your own business, we hope our student Dr. Laura Williams is an inspiration for you today! Dr. Williams went from making 4k a month in her clinic admittedly unhappy to making over 10k a month in half the time. We talk about her initial reservatio…
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If you listened to last episode (definitely recommend listening if you haven't) I talked about the most important limiting belief to break as an online coach. That'll set the stage for today's episode where I expand on this topic and share 5 hacks for improving your coaching skills and they all come down to one word: communication. This is a make o…
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Feeling under qualified from fulling committing to your online coaching business? Think a certification will be the solution to your problems? While we believe certifications have their place and IFCA is accredited by these certifications, in the end they are businesses too. In this episode, I am going to share the most important limiting belief to…
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We couldn't wait to have today's guest and student on the podcast as he recently just left his teaching job to go full time in his online coaching business! Prior to IFCA, Eric was building his coaching side hustle along with being a full time teacher and father. Making 2k in 2 years to now having a 20k month, Eric talks about his experience with u…
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Send us a Text Message. Being a biblicist used to mean that you took the Bible seriously, and held it in highest honor. Even with this simple definition, there are several scholars today that attach a negative connotation to biblicism. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas takes a critical look at Drs. Craig Carter and Matthew Barrett’s views on b…
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If you've been struggling to pitch your program or stuck on how to position it so people immediately understand what it is and how you help people, this episode is for you! I breakdown the 5 key elements to a great offer, how to understand your core marketing thesis, how to explain your unique way of delivering results, and more! Time Stamps: (0:29…
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Are you wanting deeper connections with your clients and get them the best results possible both with their body and their mind and soul? Today's guest has been in the industry for over a decade, is a IFBB Bikini Pro, and has thousands of lifestyle client and athlete success stories in her belt. Laurin Conlin is the CEO of Redefine Healthy Brands a…
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556. Fitness Legend & Icon Clark Bartram // Training Methods // Longevity in Fitness // Finding Purpose in a Cancer Diagnosis
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A living legend is back on the podcast in-person! Clark Bartram is a former Marine, graced the cover of over 150 magazines, author of several books, and right after our first interview together, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He's currently doing no chemo or radiation and doing amazing. We talk about his decision to forego conventional trea…
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I recently broke the internet (no not the CrowdStrike thing) but with a story on my Instagram that led to 398 leads DM'ing me. It was absolutely insane and I want to share everything about it today! No gatekeeping as I'm going to share exactly what I said, why I believe it worked, what it resulted in, and how you can use it too. Time Stamps: (0:31)…
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas discusses with Pastor Gary Gilley of Southern View Chapel the idea that as Christians, we shouldn't have to choose between humility and speaking the truth. Instead, we should always speak the truth with love, patience, and humility. Listen in as we explore the relationship between humility and truth-telling fr…
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Feeling stuck when it comes to innovating or increasing the value of your coaching program? Want to go beyond sets, reps, and macros but not sure where to begin? In today's episode, I want to give you three ways to skyrocket the value of your coaching program that are working right now. We'll talk about how to communicate your offer more effectivel…
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When it comes to team members asking for a raise, there's one approach that I've learned after a lot of trial and error that has worked wonders. Honesty and transparency. While it sounds simple on the surface, in today's episode, I'm going to explain what this really looks like. We want employees who want to make more money and bring more value to …
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These 5 book helped me go from a drug addict with no job and $350 in my bank account to building a $30m+ online fitness business, achieve an 8 figure net worth, and marry the woman of my dreams… Before I share the list, I first want to admit something… I haven't read a 'self-help' book in over a year. But cumulatively, I've read over 100 pe…
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551. Rapid Weight Loss - An Evidence Approach to Getting Results FASTER With Martin MacDonald
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Today's guest spoke at our most recent live event for our students and I knew we had to have him on the show at some point to talk about this somewhat controversial topic. Martin MacDonald, Clinical Performance Nutritionist and Founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni. Martin started Mac-Nutrition in 2008 and in 2016 MNU was born. It is now studies in 80+ Coun…
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550. [Live Coaching Call Replay] // Why You Shouldn’t ‘Niche’ In The Start of Your Business // How to Blend Your ‘Personal’ with ‘Business’ on Social Media
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We wanted to create a different style of episode based on feedback we get from our students inside of IFCA so what you'll be hearing today is two specific clips from my office hour calls. Specifically we'll dive into niching your offer in the beginning and how to share both personal and business content on social media. Let us know if you enjoy thi…
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549. 3 Biggest Productivity Killers to STOP Doing (if you want to get more stuff done in less time)
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We all want to get more done in less time and most if not all of that comes down to succumbing to productivity killers and distractions. In this episode, I'm going to share how I start my day and why priming your body is important, how to avoid productivity killers, why planning your week on Sunday is a game changer, and a bonus tip at the end you …
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Send us a text Richard Bargas and Dr. William Varner delve into the significance of the Apostolic Fathers, exploring their historical context, doctrinal contributions, and relevance for contemporary Christianity. As a biblical conservative, dispensationalist, and a scholar—not to mention a member of IFCA International, Dr. Varner encourages Christi…
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If you tuned into the last episode, I mentioned we'd be talking about content virality in today's episode and that's exactly what we are going to do! With my first post with the intention of going viral (with help from Erin of course), this post officially passed 1 million views and a shit ton of other impressive metrics. We'll talk about exactly h…
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We might have finally cracked the code on this content game and excited to share with you from a high level standpoint in this episode how we are approaching content in 2024 and how you can do the same. I recently had a post go viral (which I'll explain more in the next episode) and this post is just one that collectively has reached over 1.3 milli…
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546. Learn How Jeff Went From a Full-Time Teacher, Making $4k/mo to $20k Per Month As An Online Coach (at 75% profit)
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If you're currently working a full time job in the side hustle phase of your business with a family, we hope this inspires you for what's possible if you keep going. Our IFCA client Jeff recently quit his teaching job after making over 6 figures in his business. He is now putting his full attention and commitment into the business, optimizing his "…
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545. HRT Use In Females, Weight Loss Resistance Cases, Using Semaglutide Responsibly, and More with Jason Theobald
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Returning guest to the show Jason Theobald, Founder of Scooby Health, joins me today to get super nerdy on some more advanced health, body composition, women's health topics. If you've been wanting an in depth conversation on topics like HRT in females, post birth control syndrome, and use cases for semaglutide and whether it's a fad or here to sta…
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Send us a text Tim Chally and Richard Bargas discuss the major impact that the doctrine of depravity has on biblical counseling and the Christian life. Speaking from his experience and training as a biblical counselor, Tim points to the power of the indwelling Spirit, the sufficiency of Scripture, and the gospel as the greatest hope that we have. I…
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Jordan has recorded a few episodes on ads but I (Erin) wanted to give you my take and my perspective on them as well. I wanted to start with what I believe you should have dialed in with your business before you start running ads or you'll just be burning money which you don't want. I'll also explain the importance of customer lifetime value, why S…
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543. Multi 6 Figure Power Couple Nick & Hailey Share How to Manage Business, Two Kids, Fitness & Marriage While Also Having Full-Time Jobs
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We have two incredible human beings on the podcast today and one even works with us! Nick and Hailey Bland are both weight loss coaches for parents and Nick joined our team as a success coach and had a great idea of being on the show so you could get another perspective of a husband/wife duo in business with kids and how they do it all. We go throu…
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After crossing the 30 million dollar mark, being a husband and father, currently in the best shape of my life, and living a life that makes me the happiest I've ever been, I reflected on the past 10 years and what I wished I would have known at 25. Today's episode are those 10 lessons. From dealing with haters to niching down to making your first 1…
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541. How to Use ‘Pattern Interrupts’ To Make Your Content + Ads Less Boring (so people actually give a sh*t)
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If you want to make your content less boring and actually have people watch, today's episode and tactics are going to really help stop the scroll. Vying for people's attention is harder than ever these days and there are proven tactics and strategies you can use to gain an edge. We'll talk about those strategies and how to approach the same topics …
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Tim Dane discuss the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and how they have become so influential in the evangelical church today. Dr. Dane discusses some of the passages that address the cessation of the spectacular gifts of the Spirit, including healing, tongues, and signs and wonders. Dr…
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If you've been dragging your feet when it comes to the legal side of your business or ready to hire assistant coaches but not sure how to structure their contract legally, we have you covered in today's episode! We'll cover everything from getting started with filing your LLC and EIN to your scope of practice when it comes to nutrition recommendati…
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Our arguably most frequent guest is back on the show and I'm so excited to talk to him about leveling up coaching skills and creating a deeper level of impact for individuals. Will Grazione is back and with 14 years of experience in the coaching space, he's one of the most trusted coaches in our opinion. We talk about how Will keeps going after 14 …
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I've been looking forward to this interview and catching up with a really good friend and former roommate Justin Mihaly and he's been absolutely crushing it recently. We've had Justin on a couple times but so much has happened since that time with an exploding podcast and his coaching team, I wanted to have him back on to inspire anyone looking to …
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Five Reasons Why Dispensational Premillennialism Needs to Be Taught in Your Church- Dr. Richard Bargas
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Send us a Text Message. We are living during a time when the evangelical Christian church, in general, has downplayed theology so much that we are not seeing many churches denigrate anything outside of the basic gospel message. It has become fashionable in some circles to shorten church doctrinal statements to the point that they are only a few sho…
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537. How To Leverage Partnerships to Build a Full-Time Business // Do This if You Don’t Have an Audience or Cash
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If you're wanting to get your first 10 clients but don't currently have the cash or audience to leverage, I'm going to share a powerful strategy to leverage your current network and prospect for potential partnerships. Entrepreneurship is about getting innovative and this strategy might just be the out of the box spark you need for your business. T…
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When it comes to running an online business, your tech stack is critical and you want it to be efficient, streamlined, and easy to use. We've tried so many apps and types of software over the years and in today's episode, I wanted to boil it down to the 10 essentials (plus a few more) that we know, like, and trust. Whether you're just starting out …
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If you struggle during every week that special time comes once a month, trust me you aren't alone. I've been a woman for 36 years and a business owner for over 10 years and I've developed some rock solid strategies for working and leading around my menstrual cycle. In this episode, I'm going to share my struggles and strategies with you and please …
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You've probably heard a lot of business coaches talk about only having one offer and if you follow that advice, you're missing out on a lot of revenue and impacting lives at a deeper capacity. In today's episode, we'll go over the 3 offers you need to grow and scale the business you dream of and how to set these offers up well so prospective client…
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Send us a text Richard Bargas shares 7 important reasons why expository preaching is needed to help every Bible church maintain a healthy teaching ministry. Learn more about IFCA : IFCA.org Support the Show. Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at IFCA.org…
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While initially putting together thoughts and ideas for this episode thinking I was going to talk about how business isn't linear… the numbers show a different story (for my/our business at least). After 12 years of data and coming off of a 8 million dollar year approaching the same amount revenue this year, we have reps to be able to zoom out and …
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If you've felt constant stress and anxiety when it comes to life or approaching your work, I hope this episode helps as I have found a recipe and formula that works for me when I'm feeling this way. I was recently having dreams about a business problem and woke up at 2 am full of energy. I ran this morning routine, felt amazing afterwards, and crus…
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The next 3 minutes after you press play will get you unstuck if you've been stagnant with lead generation when it comes to your content creation. We have a BRAND NEW IG Growth Funnel that can help you sign 10+ clients in 90 days. Check it out here! (1:10) First You Must Solve A Problem (2:08) Growing Predictably (3:17) Ad Strategy and AI Software A…
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A great hook is everything in today's short attention span social media world and in today's episode, I want to give you 12 proven hooks that help stop the scroll and boost your engagement. I'll give you reasons why these hooks are effective and if you DM us, we'll give you 75 more to use! Time Stamps: (0:50) Why A Good Hook Is So Important (2:22) …
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If you've been wanting to run ads but have no idea where to begin with scripting them out or what to say, save this episode and come back to it again and again because this framework WORKS (as evidence from our IFCA student success's we've been sharing recently). I'll break down the two types of ads you'll want to focus on, a framework that's crush…
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528. What's The Best Way to Attract Online Health & Fitness Clients in 2024? (Paid Ads vs. Organic)
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The age old question: Paid Ads or Organic? Is one better than the other? Should one come before the other? In today's episode, I'm going to break this down by telling you a story about how a f*ck boy named Joe got a jacked robot ninja (Celina) to say yes to him and how this applies to your business. I'll also share a real story about Erin and I's b…
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Send us a Text Message. How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moves on or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, a…
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527. Female UFC Star, TED Speaker & 6+ Figure Online Coach, Ramona Pascual: Making the Transition From Athlete to Entrepreneur
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Today's guest and IFCA student is a perfect example of how character traits in one arena can translate so well into another and with the proper skillsets and infinite mentality, success is inevitable. Ramona Pascual is a MMA and former UFC fighter, TED Speaker, and now a 6+ figure online coach but it wasn't that long ago she had fear and uncertaint…
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In Episode 524, I talked about dealing with anxiety in your business and the respond I got in my DM's told me two things: it really resonated with you and that I needed to record a Part 2. In today's episode, I want to provide a mindset shift for you about what HARD really means in business. Your ability to redefine hard and show up every single da…
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