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GSD Factor PodcastGet Shit Done in a Flash - Mentorship with Eric & Kaden NordhoffWe are exploring mentorship with father/son team Eric Nordhoff and Kaden Nordhoff.
After 10 years in Christian music, both in the corporate world and running an International music distribution and licensing company, Eric Nordhoff began creating podcasts around his interests, expertise, and passions. These podcasts resulted in 7-figures of revenue. Several of these podcasts had enough listeners to create conferences and conventions that have impacted hundreds of thousands.
Now, Eric helps people create podcasts around their personal brand with simple marketing funnels that allow them to generate automated income streams and have a meaningful influence o...
2025-07-2305 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersAffordable Professional Recording Services For Indie Christian Artists | TORSDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!We sit down with Joe Wadsworth (Founder) and Danny Beck (Producer) of The Online Recording Studio (TORS) to discuss how to have your music expertly recorded, produced, and distributed by their award-winning team. We answer Q&A questions from attendees of a live Writing Worship Webinar.Links mentioned in this podcast...Schedule A Consultation Call and Get The 10% Discount On Your First Booking Watch TORS Artist TestimonialsTake the simple 10-minute Songwriter P...
2025-07-0958 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersConference Series: Publisher's PanelDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Stacey Willbur (TIM Publishing), Mike Murray (Bell Publishing), and Chad Segura (Centricity Publishing) joined us for a 1-hour publisher's panel discussion at Writing Worship Conference on October 9, 2024. We engage in a discussion about the day-to-day job of a Christian music publisher. We have an insightful discussion about the impact AI (Artificial Intelligence) is having on music publishing. Plus, they take audience questions. Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Apply now for the Wors...
2025-01-201h 08GSD Factor PodcastStepping Into Your Extraordinary with Familial Mentorship with Eric Nordhoff + Kaden NordhoffSeason 4 of the GSD Factor podcast is here and we’re exploring what it means to step into your extraordinary as entrepreneurs, individuals, and organizations.
Our first episode explores mentorship with father/son team Eric Nordhoff and Kaden Nordhoff.
After 10 years in Christian music, both in the corporate world and running an International music distribution and licensing company, Eric Nordhoff began creating podcasts around his interests, expertise, and passions. These podcasts resulted in 7-figures of revenue. Several of these podcasts had enough listeners to create conferences and conventions that have impacted hundreds of thousands.
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2025-01-1642 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersVince Wilcox | How To Make A Living In The Music BusinessDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Vince Wilcox has enjoyed a lifetime of rich experiences as music industry professional, attorney, educator, and author.Starting in the warehouse of Nashville’s Benson Records in 1979, Vince rose through the ranks to eventually become vice president of marketing before resigning in 1991 to write and tour as an artist for five years. Along the way, he recorded three albums, had dozens of songs published, and was executive producer for 70 projects—including a Dove Award-winning album. His artistic collaboration with...
2023-07-1054 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersChris Hauser | 36 Years of Christian Music Radio PromotionDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Chris Hauser is a legend in the CCM music industry. His work in radio promotions over the past 40+ years has greatly impacted the music written and led for churches every Sunday. For his passionate work and impact, Chris was recognized and honored with the CMB Industry Achievement Award. In this conversation with Writing Worship co-founder, Eric Nordhoff, Chris shares both hilarious and heart-warming behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. From their days together at Warner Alliance (1996-1997) to c...
2023-05-081h 15
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersBenji Cowart - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand WordsDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Christian songwriting veteran Benji Cowart shares from the 2022 Writing Worship conference about the power of lyrics. Benji’s experience as a working songwriter in Nashville has shaped his philosophy and creativity and unique perspective. Benji Cowart is a staff writer for TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. He’s written songs for artists like Natalie Grant, TobyMac, Rhett Walker, Jeremy Camp, Sanctus Real, Danny Gokey, and Ellie Holcomb. Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Apply...
2023-04-241h 25
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersStacey Willbur | Publishing Christian Music TodayDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Stacey Willbur shares from her breakout session at the 2022 Writing Worship Conference. What does a publisher do, and how does it affect the worship songwriter? Why should a songwriter take care of their publishing? Willbur is a long-time veteran of the music industry, whose career has included both Christian and country music. After working for a number of reputable companies in her decades of experience, Stacey currently serves at the head of publishing at TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) P...
2023-03-131h 40
Christian Artist Mentorship - formerly Christian Music Industry PodcastThe Journey of a Songwriter: Writing Worship with Eric & Krissy NordhoffOn today's episode, we talk about what it's like to work together in entrepreneurship as a married couple. Eric and Krissy Nordhoff share their journey of working in the Christian music industry, navigating the ups and downs as a couple and what they're doing to pour into a songwriting community.
Krissy Nordhoff is a Grammy® nominated (FAMOUS FOR(I BELIEVE)) and Dove Award® winning (YOUR GREAT NAME) professional songwriter and author. Her songs have been recorded by a variety of artists including Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, Jenn Johnson (Bethel Music), Mandisa, Darlene Zschech, David and Nicole Binion, Tr...
2023-02-2049 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersTony Wood | A Songwriter's JourneyDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Tony Wood shares his own story and practical songwriting tips from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Tony is a veteran songwriter in Christian music. With over thirty(!) #1 hits, Tony is one of the most celebrated writers in the history of the genre. Beyond songwriting, Tony has a passion for family, teaching, and sharing the wisdom he’s gained from his decades in the music industry. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric Nord...
2023-01-0249 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersChris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim) | The Artist Life & Songwriting ToolsDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Chris Cleveland shares with our Writing Club about his journey as a CCM artist, his songwriting best practices, and what “success” looks like in his own life. Chris is the founder and lead singer of the band Stars Go Dim. He’s had success as both a radio artist (“You Are Loved”) and as a writer for other artists. Chris has a passion for authenticity in Christian music, writing and recording, and pouring into the next generation. The Writin...
2022-12-1452 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersChristy Nockels | Writing From a Place of RestDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!The Writing Worship Team is taking over the Brave podcast from now on. In this episode, the team discusses the value of the Writing Worship Community to all of their lives. And, we get to hear from acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader, Christy Nockels, who taught on “Writing From a Place of Rest” at our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Christy is a veteran in Christian music, from her early days in the band Watermark, her days le...
2022-12-011h 18
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You CreateUncover The Best Version of You | Jackie BrewsterJackie Brewster is a Certified Enneagram Coach and Experiential Specialist and coaches others to self-discovery, using the ancient Enneagram from a Christian faith-based perspective. She guides me to clarity about my Enneagram number and helps me understand the core motivations that lead to my behavior. We talk about the core motivations of each Enneagram number. We discuss what "wings" are. She shares about her 52-Week Devotional book, Hearing God Speak. We also experience the Enneagram Essentials Cards together - the set is available now on pre-order on Amazon. There's so much we pack into this hour together. If you'r...
2022-03-071h 02
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship SongwritersCorrina Jayne | Writing and Singing From The HeartDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Long time Brave and Writing Worship songwriter, Corrina Jayne, is gaining momentum with her songwriting and singing. She shares her journey so far as an independent worship songwriter, worship leader, and Christian artist. You can connect with Corrina on Instagram, Facebook, and her website. Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Apply now for the Worship S...
2022-02-0949 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters099 - Kevin Winebarger | Helping Christian Artists GrowDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Kevin Winebarger dedicates his life to helping Christian artists grow: spiritually, musically, and in ministry. He and his wife, Jessica, run Courage Studios out of Charlotte, NC, and serve clients all over the world.Many artists have bigger dreams than their discipline and bigger callings than their clarity on how to get there. Kevin leads his clients through an intentional, individualized process by helping them clarify their artistic endeavors and desires and what God’s put in their he...
2021-11-171h 09
The Secret ChordEric & Krissy Nordhoff - Songwriting, Navigating the Industry, & Growing Through RejectionNick talks with Eric and Krissy Nordhoff about their decades of experience in the Christian music industry. The three talk about dealing with the constant rejection that comes in the music business, maintaining core values as Christians, and what it looks like to empower others along the way. The two share stories from their own journey and the philosophies that sit behind their longevity and success.Eric and Krissy Nordhoff have been involved in Christian music since the 90’s. Eric has worked any number of jobs at Christian labels, started lots of businesses, and has more stories th...
2021-11-151h 01
The Shane Sams Show074: How To Grow Up As A Business Owner And Podcaster w/ Eric Nordhoff!Today’s guest on the Shane Sams Show is Eric Nordhoff! Eric is an entrepreneur with a super interesting backstory. He has been involved in the Christian music production industry since the early 2000s, and his wife, Krissy, is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning songwriter. Eric first got involved in podcasting in 2012 when he and his friend started The Walker Stalkers --a podcast about the TV Show, The Walking Dead. After years of successfully running that podcast, he started another podcast, Courage Cast, for network marketing. Now, Eric and his wife are running a business to se...
2021-10-1457 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create469 - Krissy Nordhoff | Working on a New Song"I’ve heard a lot of people say now is the time to ramp things up creatively. Some days I’ve felt like I should be doing more. But actually, I believe God is calling me to do less. And it’s beautiful." - Krissy NordhoffMy better half joins me for this episode. As a professional songwriter in the Nashville Christian music community, Krissy has been wrestling with her busyness lately. She posted something this morning that I've been wrestling with too. So, I wanted to have her come on and share it with us! See if you can...
2020-04-1812 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create441 - Ken Edwards | Listening To Love - How To Coach WellMy friend, Ken Edwards joins me to talk about his passion for executive coaching. He shares from his 30+ years of experience coaching and Christian counseling some of the most important aspects of coaching. Ken Edwards holds a B.S. in education from the University of Arkansas, an M.A. in education from Southwestern Seminary, and an M.Div. and M.A. in marriage and family counseling.Take the 7-Day Living Your Most Courageous Life Challenge now!Join the Courageous Community - we exist to encourage one another so that more will believe in t...
2019-10-0930 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create439 - Robert Noland | Is Renouncing Your Faith Becoming a Trend?Author Robert Noland is back again. He joined us the last 2 episodes where he and I talked about his 40-day devotional for men, The Sword & Shield and then we discussed Beth Moore's battle with her church denomination over women in leadership. Today, we have one final discussion about why so many public people seem to be renouncing their faith these days. We discuss Joshua Harris (I Kissed Dating Goodbye) stating "I Am Not a Christian".Also, Marty Sampson (Hillsong) declaring he's losing his faith. Take the 7-Day Living Your Most Courageous L...
2019-09-2528 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create411 - Farts, Fame and Faith with YouTube Prankster Jack ValeOK, this is a little different episode than you may be used to...but I think that's good. It's time we loosened things up a little bit around here. Being courageous doesn't always mean you have be serious. I had a great time talking with one of my favorite YouTubers, Jack Vale. When, I happened to bump into him months ago, I'm glad I had the courage to come up and say 'hi'. You'll know Jack from his endless collection of farting videos on YouTube - which he started doing just to sell his product, The...
2019-03-111h 27
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create410 - Tasha Smith: The Emergence of a Direct Sales Coaching RockstarWho's coaching you? Tasha Smith first realized she had a gift for sales training when she was cutting her chops training new recruits at Cutco Knives. It was that experience, and countless others, that would lead her to found Emerge Sales Training. Since the launch, her company has taken network marketing companies by storm - initially within the DoTERRA community and now countless others. Tasha shares her journey, her love for hoodies and tacos, and how you can benefit from her coaching and programs through Emerge Sales Training! Connect with Tasha i...
2019-03-0451 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create408 - Kyle Idleman: The Three Words We All Need To HearKyle Idleman is a teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY - one of the largest churches in America, where he speaks to more than 25,000 people each weekend! He is the bestselling and award-winning author of NOT A FAN, among many other books.He came on the podcast to talk about the topic of his new book DON'T GIVE UP: Faith that gives you the confidence to keep believing and the courage to keep going. Kyle discusses the 4 core beliefs we need to let go in order to be unhindered in...
2019-02-2233 minThe Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters039 - Global Leadership Summit ReviewDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!We talk favorite new snacks, travel, and Maribeth’s thoughts after the Global Leadership Summit as it relates to current Christian culture.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship. Our foundational course for all songwriters. Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program. You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.Support the showTake the Songwriter Personality Test
2018-09-1224 min
The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters036 - Matt Hammitt: With Great Success Comes Greater ChallengesDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!For twenty years, Ohio native, Matt Hammitt, was the lead singer and songwriter for Dove Award-winning two time Grammy-nominated band Sanctus Real. During that time, the band released eight albums under Sparrow Records, toured internationally and released 14 Top 5 and #1 singles to Christian radio, making the band a household name among Christian music fans worldwide.Authored by Matt, Sanctus Real's most recognized hit, “Lead Me,” has resonated with men, women, and families all over the world. However, what most peop...
2018-08-1545 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create367 - Matt Hammitt: Building Stronger MarriagesSometimes great success brings greater challenges. For twenty years, Ohio native, Matt Hammitt, was the lead singer and songwriter for Dove Award-winning two time Grammy-nominated band Sanctus Real. During that time, the band released eight albums under Sparrow Records, toured internationally and released 14 Top 5 and #1 singles to Christian radio, making the band a household name among Christian music fans worldwide.Authored by Matt, Sanctus Real's most recognized hit, “Lead Me,” has resonated with men, women, and families all over the world. However, what most people don't recognize, is the great irony behind the song itself. "Lead Me," the...
2018-07-2345 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create365 - Bill Williams: Living Naturally SupernaturalMy long-time friend and business partner in Christian music licensing and distribution joins me in the studio during a recent visit from England. Bill and his wife, Liz, have a big heart for the poor. He shares how he lives his life now loving the poor and those in his community who don't know God. It's inspirational and motivational living for all of us Christians.
2018-07-1631 minThe Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters031 - Introducing Brave Production and Marketing ServicesDo you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!We had a takeover today by Eric Nordhoff (Marketer) and Matt Price (Producer). Krissy goes it alone talking with these two guys about Brave Worship Production and Marketing services for Christian songwriters and artists. Providing high quality, ethical and trustworthy production and marketing services for Christian artists, worship leaders, artists and churches is core to our mission and a high passion of Brave. We surround ourselves with some of the best and kindest creatives, producers and marketers in Nashville. And they wa...
2018-05-2232 min
Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast LiveKDE 173: True Business Success Is Found in Alignment with God (Chat with Eric Nordhoff)
2018-04-2530 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create340 - Dave Ferguson: Five Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply LeadersDave Ferguson is pastor of Community Christian Church. He loves helping people find their way back to God and starting new churches. Dave also provides visionary leadership for NewThing, the international church-planting mission. He is President of the Exponential Conference, equipping church planting leaders around the world. We dive into his new book HERO MAKER discussing the 5 Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply Leaders. I was fascinated with how this can apply to business, network marketing and even personally at home with family. We have a rich conversation about these topics and I know you'll get much out of it!
2018-04-1042 min
Passion To Profits - Make Money From What You Create309 - Holly Starr: More Than Her Scars and BruisesChristian Singer Holly Starr is wise beyond her years. On this episode, Holly and I discuss her new album, “Human”, and the heart behind her favorite tracks. We discuss her long struggle with body image and how she found a fresh calling for authenticity and self worth in her music and mission. Holly also discusses her ups and downs with social media and why its so important to unplug.
2017-11-2848 min