Are you sitting on a business idea or struggling to grow the one you’ve started? It might be because you're not asking enough—or not asking the right things.

In this episode of the Monetize Your Ministry Podcast, Kymone breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in business: the ability to ask. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, learning to ask for the right things at the right time can unlock your next level of clarity, opportunity, and income.

You’ll learn:

✔ How asking can fast-track your clarity and momentum

✔ Who to ask when you're stuck or uncertain

✔ Why asking for the sale is an act of service—not pressure

✔ The real reason you're not growing (and how to fix it)

🔑 “One key to not sitting on your ideas too long is to work your ask muscle.”

🎯 If you’re tired of overthinking and ready to start moving, this episode is for you.

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00:00 – The Key Most People Overlook

00:46 – Introduction & Challenge Invitation

03:11 – Why We Avoid Asking

05:22 – Reframing “No” and Rejection

06:19 – The Power of the Ask Muscle

07:22 – Give More Than You Ask

08:24 – Ask #1: Ask for Clarity

10:37 – Getting Feedback from Real People

11:52 – Ask #2: Ask for Connections

14:05 – How a Warm Introduction Led to Thousands

15:07 – Ask #3: Ask for the Sale

16:14 – Why Asking is a Sign of Respect

17:25 – Practice Asking Frequently

18:24 – Which Ask Will You Take On?

19:30 – Comment or Message with Your Next Step

20:29 – How One Ask Leads to the Next

21:06 – Final Challenge: Don’t Sit on Your Ideas

Are you trying to build a business that aligns with your passion, your season of life, and your desire to make a difference—but not sure how it all fits together?

In this episode, Kymone sits down with Toula Adu, a mom, speech-language pathologist, and professional organizer, who shares how she turned her personal passion into a business that supports women just like her—without quitting her day job.

You’ll learn:

✔ How to identify the business already inside of your life

✔ Ways to serve others with your expertise—without burnout

✔ How to create services and courses that reflect your values

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow a purpose-driven business while juggling real life, this episode will show you how to do it with confidence and clarity.

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00:00 – How Your Life, Work & Passion Can Align

00:19 – Welcome to the Monetize Your Ministry Podcast

00:47 – Meet Toula Adu

02:07 – From Speech Pathology to Organizing

03:11 – Fun Fact: Toula’s Hidden Goofy Side

04:05 – Family, Background & Life in Maryland

05:02 – Studying Abroad & Finding Perspective

06:54 – What is a Professional Organizer?

09:10 – Turning a Personal Strength into a Service

11:16 – Inspired by Marie Kondo to Start a Business

13:03 – Getting Paid for the First Time (and the Fear Around It)

15:18 – The Power of Documenting Your Work

18:19 – Why “Before” Photos Are Crucial for Impact

19:28 – How Toula Attracts New Clients Without Social Media Pressure

22:13 – How to Network in a Way That Feels Natural

23:43 – Balancing a Day Job, Business & Motherhood

26:00 – Redefining Success & Saying No to the Pressure

27:04 – Your Target Audience Might Be YOU

28:53 – Toula’s Personal Journey & Why She Cares

29:51 – Turning Service Work Into a Scalable Online Course

31:46 – Why She Chose to Focus on Pantries

34:30 – How the Market Reacted to Her New Direction

36:42 – Toula’s “Pantry Parties” & Virtual Support

37:32 – Scaling Without Sacrificing Family Time

38:10 – How to Connect with Toula

39:16 – Final Words & How to Work With Toula

Are you struggling with how to get people to sign up for your event, challenge, or program—without spending money on ads? Or maybe you’re wondering how to get people excited enough to say “yes” to what you’re offering?

In this episode, I break down exactly how I got over 50 people to register for my speaker challenge in just two weeks—without running ads!

You’ll learn:
✔ How to create curiosity and buzz before you launch
✔ The "ground game" and "air game" strategies that work
✔ How to recruit promoters to help spread the word If you want to fill your next event or offer with the right people, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can use today!

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00:00 - Struggling to Get People to Sign Up? Here’s How I Did It
02:06 - A Look at My Speaker Challenge: What Worked & Why
03:14 - Success Stories from the Challenge
05:12 - Why Posting Alone Isn’t Enough (The Attention Problem)
07:07 - Step 1: Create Buzz & Curiosity (Stir the Pot Strategy)
10:25 - Step 2: Use Ground Game & Air Game to Drive Sign-Ups
12:26 - Going Live: Why It’s a Game-Changer for Engagement
17:15 - Step 3: Recruit Promoters to Expand Your Reach
19:59 - How I Got Others to Share My Challenge
22:55 - Asking Participants to Share: The Overlooked Strategy
23:50 - Final Recap: The 3-Step Formula for Filling Your Event
25:42 - Join the Waitlist for the Next Challenge!
26:46 - Final Encouragement: You Can Do This Too!