Tentmaking Tips

AI is everywhere right now. Course creation in minutes. Business plans generated instantly. Marketing copy that sounds like you hired a pro.

It seems like the perfect solution for busy pastors and leaders wanting to build their tentmaking income.

But here's what nobody's telling you: AI is both your biggest asset and your most dangerous trap.

Let me explain why - and how to use it without getting burned.

How AI Helps Your Tentmaking Journey

Speed and Efficiency
I help people turn their knowledge into scalable online programs working just 4-5 hours per week. AI has made this so much easier.

What used to take 20 hours of course planning now takes 20 minutes. Need marketing copy? Done. Content outlines? Instant. Research? Lightning fast.

Idea Generation and Research
Stuck on what tentmaking path to pursue? Try this prompt:

"I'm a [your role] with expertise in [your skills/experience]. I have [X hours] per week available and want to build $[income goal] in additional income within ...

I want to share something with you that might sound crazy - I once shut down a profitable $25K annual revenue business. On purpose.

Let me explain why, and what it taught me about building real freedom through online courses.

The Business That Almost Worked

A few years back, I was running a hobby eBay store that was doing pretty well. I was only spending 1-2 hours a week on it (sometimes less), and it was consistently profitable with a $25-30k per year turnover. Sounds perfect, right?

But here's the problem - the only way to grow it was to hire staff. And having managed teams in my charity work, I knew I didn't want to go down that path again. I also needed that time to pursue other ventures. So I shut it down.

That experience taught me something crucial: if you want true freedom, you've got to start with scale in mind.

The Three-Part Formula I Discovered

Through multiple business attempts - a software platform, the eBay store, self-published books - I learned that sustainable o...