Ep. 1058 – God and Gigs with Allen C. Paul (@AllenCPaul)

“Don't let the metrics and all the followers kind of get you down. If you can help one person today, make them smile, solve a problem, or make them understand that they are loved and appreciated. You've done your job for today.” – Allen C. Paul Today’s featured fellow Christian bookcaster is a husband, father of 3, jazz musician, creative coach, and entrepreneur, Allen C. Paul. Allen and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “God and Gigs: Succeed as a musician without sacrificing your faith”, adapting to the evolving creator economy, the importance of humility, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How music shaped Allen’s childhood and his journey to becoming a Faith-Focused CreatorHow he merged his faith and music careerHow teaching children about music and business influenced his approach to creative entrepreneurshipWhat setback helped Allen create more successHis top three lessons from starting, growing, and running his podcastAllen’s Site: https://godandgigs.com/Allen’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01K0SJ7I2/allbooksAllen’s Podcast, “The God and Gigs Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-god-and-gigs-show-a-podcast-for-christian-creators/id1256131164The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…749 – From Music Ministry to Teaching and Writing with Donna Renay Patrick (@DonnaRPatrick): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-749-from-music-ministry-to-teaching-and-writing-with-donna-renay-patrick-donnarpatrick/1040 – Wake Up the Lion & Rewrite Your Rock Bottom with Rory Paquette (@rorypaquette): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1040-wake-up-the-lion-rewrite-your-rock-bottom-with-rory-paquette-rorypaquette/950 – Tell Me Sumthin' Good with Travis Patton Sr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-950-tell-me-sumthin-good-with-travis-patton-sr-tmgtelmesumthin/945 – How to Be Famous to a Few & Impact Many with Becky Robinson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-945-how-to-be-famous-to-a-few-impact-many-with-becky-robinson-beckyrbnsn/1056 – Faith Driven Leadership Tips for Living a Both/And Life with Dr. Kevin Foreman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1056-faith-driven-leadership-tips-for-living-a-bothand-life-with-dr-kevin-foreman-bishopfo/900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-900-biggest-dream-come-true-with-dr-michael-d-finkley/1000 – From Drift to Drive with Chris Robinson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1000-from-drift-to-drive-with-chris-robinson/1048 – Steward Your Stories and Create a Lasting Legacy Forged From Fire with Dr. Charles Thomas Jr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1048-steward-your-stories-and-create-a-lasting-legacy-forged-from-fire-with-dr-charles-thomas/877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-877-full-of-heart-with-jr-martinez-iamjrmartinez/857 – Side Hustle & Flow with Cliff Beach, DTM (@cliffbeachmusic): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-857-side-hustle-flow-with-cliff-beach-dtm-cliffbeachmusic/293.5 – Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver with Loren Michaels Harris: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/