EP. 75 | The Profitable Writer: The First Step to Earning More from Your Words w/Kent Sanders

Is your writing a ministry, a business—or both? Today we sit down with Kent Sanders, ghostwriter, coach, and host of The Profitable Writer Podcast, to explore what it really looks like to merge calling with career. Kent shares how he built a profitable ghostwriting business without relying on social media, why generosity flows best from abundance, and the simple, old-school strategies that still work to grow your audience today. Whether you’ve struggled to charge for your work or wondered how to balance ministry and money, this conversation will challenge your perspective and encourage your next steps as a writer. Listen in!

Tune in to Hear:

How to build a thriving business without relying on social media.
Kent’s low-tech, high-touch strategy for standing out in a digital world.
Why the ministry vs. business debate might be holding Christian writers back—and a mindset shift that can help.
Kent’s practical approach to making money from your writing while still serving others generously.
How simple, real-world conversations can guide your next creative or business decision.

More About Kent:

Kent Sanders is a ghostwriter, entrepreneur, and author or coauthor of dozens of books, including The Artist’s Suitcase, 18 Words to Live By, and The Faith of Elvis (with Billy Stanley, Elvis’s brother). He is also the host of The Profitable Writer podcast and the founder of The Profitable Writer membership, which helps writers increase their impact and income.

Kent wants to empower others to live every day with wisdom, creativity, and purpose. He lives near St. Louis with his family and enjoys spending time outdoors. Find out more at KentSanders.net and TheProfitableWriter.com.