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Julie Altemus went from childhood trauma and fear to a two-time Emmy-winning TV anchor. In this School of Influence episode, she shares how to build real camera confidence—when your hands are shaking, your voice feels small, and perfection keeps you stuck. You’ll learn practical drills, mindset shifts, and faith-fueled habits to show up on video, on podcasts, and on stages with courage.

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She recounts a terrifying story of childhood experiences, where she was saved by an intervention divine. This miracle story reminds us that God has a purpose, even amidst abuse and trauma.

What you’ll learn:

How to beat camera fear and still hit record

A simple “one sentence, stop” method to stop the classic ramble

The declarations Julie used to rebuild identity and confidence

Why authenticity and UGC-style content win in 2025

How to review yourself on video without spiraling

About Julie Altemus

Julie is a former TV anchor and reporter of two Emmy-winning programs in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She helps video-shy entrepreneurs become camera-confident and grow their impact with video. She speaks at business events on video marketing and at Christian conferences on finding victory in Christ after trauma. John C. Maxwell certified. She and her husband, Thomas (a pastor), live in Dallas with their three boys and two very loved doodles.

Connect with Julie

Website: https://www.JulesAltemus.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Julie.Altemus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JulieAltemusTV

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulesAltemusTV

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Connect with Devin 

Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

Free Ebook: https://www.createbetterstories.com

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What if your hidden season was actually Heaven’s setup for your influence? In this episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert, The Man in Orange, sits down with Jenilee Samuel, host of the globally ranked Java with Jen podcast—heard in 116 countries and in the top 1% worldwide.

Once a frustrated preacher without a pulpit, Jenilee discovered that her voice still mattered—and that God had simply changed the platform. From heartbreak to harvest, she now equips believers and aspiring podcasters to steward their message, hear God’s voice, and use media as ministry.

Jenilee shares the practical side of launching and scaling a show with strategy, clarity, and Holy Spirit partnership—while revealing the spiritual authority that comes from surrender. If you’ve ever wondered how to blend your faith with your influence, this conversation will ignite your calling and prove that your voice is your assignment.

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What You’ll Learn:

– Why podcasting is the back door to the stage for Kingdom voices

– How to title and position your show for clarity and growth

– The secret to hearing God’s strategy before building your platform

– How prayer, integrity, and clarity fuel exponential reach

Guest Bio:

Jenilee Samuel is the host of the Java with Jen podcast—ranked in the top 1% globally and streamed in over 116 countries. As a podcast coach and prophetic communicator, Jenilee helps believers hear God’s voice and turn their message into movement. She leads one of the largest Christian podcast communities online and mentors creators to blend faith, clarity, and creativity to amplify their influence with integrity.

Guest Links & Resources:

– Website: https://www.jenileesamuel.com

– Podcast: Java with Jen Podcast

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenileesamuel

– Free 3-Part Gift (Training + 20% Coupon + 7-Step Checklist): Available via link in show notes

Connect with Devin (Host):

– Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

– Join the Influence Academy: https://influenceacademyonline.com

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What if your biggest influence came not from success, but from your hardest moments? This episode explores how embracing your brokenness can become your greatest strength in business and leadership. Discover how to turn tragedy into a powerful tool for growth and building a lasting legacy.

What if your most painful failure is the key to your greatest influence? In this power‑packed episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with sales leader and Kingdom entrepreneur Bryce McKinley to unpack how God can turn collapse into calling. From homelessness and addiction to multiple 7‑figure businesses, 10,000+ closed deals, and feeding the homeless weekly, Bryce shows why you are not disqualified. You are chosen.

In this episode, explore how moments of feeling "are you broken" can be a catalyst for business success and "following god". Discover how embracing personal "tragedy" can be a source of strength, turning past pain into "inspiration". This discussion encourages leaders to find "faith" in their journey, using their story for impact.

You will learn how to sell with integrity, lead from authenticity, and operate as both king and priest in business and life. We talk routines that create clarity, serving before selling, community that pulls you through rejection, and the mindset shift that turns testimony into power. If you have ever wondered if your story is too messy to matter, this one is for you.

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What You’ll Learn:

– How rock‑bottom moments become your platform

– Serve first, sell less: ethical sales that convert

– Why leaders must lean in when they feel stuck

– The king and priest mindset for Kingdom entrepreneurship

Guest Bio:

Bryce McKinley is a sought-after international speaker, master sales trainer, and Kingdom business leader who has closed over 10,000 deals and trained teams for Fortune 500 companies. From homelessness and addiction to leading thriving businesses and feeding the homeless weekly, Bryce’s life is a living testimony of redemption, resilience, and relentless faith.

Connect with Bryce:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brycemckinley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsharpen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachSharpen/

Connect with Devin:

 – Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

 – Join the Influence Academy: https://influenceacademyonline.com

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In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert welcomes Matthew Todhunter to uncover the Top 10 sales objections Christian entrepreneurs face — and how to lovingly and confidently overcome them.

From the classic “Let me pray about it” to the dreaded “I can’t afford it,” these objections are more than just sales hurdles — they’re spiritual growth opportunities. Whether you're a faith-based coach, Kingdom builder, or Christian entrepreneur, this episode equips you to sell with conviction, clarity, and compassion.

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What You’ll Learn:

 • Why Christian buyers stall (and how to lead them through it)

 • How to lovingly respond to objections without manipulation

 • The truth about ethical persuasion and Spirit-led sales

 • Confidence in closing while honoring your calling

️ Connect With Today’s Guest:

 Matthew Todhunter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.foxhunter.9

️ Host: Devin Schubert

  Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

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Let us know which objection hit home the most in the comments!

Struggling to sell your offer — even though you know it’s powerful? Discover the transformational Godfather Offer strategy from Jay Lee, a former pastor turned 7-figure sales coach. This isn’t just about sales — it’s about identity, confidence, and crafting offers that feel so right, they practically sell themselves.

In this episode of The School of Influence, host Devin Schubert explores the mindset shift that helped Jay go from shy and silent to leading thousands of entrepreneurs to success.

GET READY FOR:

– Irresistible offer frameworks

– Confidence without sleaze

– Transformation over transaction

What You’ll Learn:

– Why most offers fail (and how to fix them)

– The “Godfather Offer” that clients can’t resist

– How to sell without selling your soul

– Turning identity wounds into influence power

If you’re ready to stop feeling like an imposter and start leading with boldness, this episode is your permission slip. Let’s break ceilings and raise generations together.

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Guest Bio:

Jay Lee is The Sales Ninja — a once-introverted pastor who now empowers entrepreneurs to break free from poverty and build purpose-driven, profitable businesses. With over $25M in client revenue generated, his mission is clear: Help 1 million leaders sell more to give more.

Guest Links:

– Website: https://www.gosalesninja.com

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayleesalesninja

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gosalesninjapro/

– YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gosalesninja

Connect with Devin (Host):

– Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

– Influence Academy: https://influenceacademyonline.com

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– Free eBook: https://www.createbetterstories.com

In this episode of School of Influence, we explore what it means to walk in faith and obedience, uncover your calling and purpose, and gain spiritual influence even in seasons of obscurity.

Devin Schubert sits down with the fierce and faithful Piper Rose — a woman who didn’t just walk out of darkness but ran headlong into divine purpose.

Together, they pull back the curtain on what true influence looks like when the cameras are off and the crowd is gone. If you've ever wondered whether your unseen obedience matters… this is your answer.

Piper reveals the often-skipped step that many overlook in their calling — and how God is still preparing you, even in the quiet. Whether you're feeling stuck in obscurity or unsure if you’re "ready," this conversation will fuel your faith and reframe your purpose.

Your small steps of obedience are shaping your legacy.

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– Why most people never step fully into their influence

– The role of fasting, prophetic mentoring, and “tithing time” with God

– What to do when God feels silent

– Why obscurity might be the very place God is training you

Piper Rose is a faith-driven speaker, prophetic mentor, and former stay-at-home mom turned kingdom influencer. Known for her boldness and raw truth, Piper carries a passion for mentoring hidden leaders and raising spiritual warriors in this generation. From her own show on Christian TV to mentoring others online, she is proof that obedience opens doors no one can shut.

– Website: www.GodTalksWithPiper.com

 – Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/piper.lumsden

– Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

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What happens when the success you worked so hard for suddenly doesn’t feel like success at all?

In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, host Devin Schubert (The Man in Orange) sits down with former real estate mogul turned purpose-driven coach Kate Danese. Together, they unpack the moment Kate realized her seven-figure success came at the cost of peace, identity, and purpose—and how she bravely pivoted into a calling that finally aligned with who she truly is.

Whether you’re building a business, brand, or legacy—this conversation will help you recognize when it’s time to recalibrate your path. If your life looks great on paper, but your heart knows something’s missing... this episode is your sign.

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– How to know when it’s time to pivot your career

– The mindset shift from chasing income to living in alignment

– Why clarity and identity are the secret to sustainable success

– How to build a purpose-driven coaching business from your story

Kate Danese began her career in real estate, quickly building a six-figure empire. But behind the success, she felt deeply unfulfilled. That realization led her to coaching, where she found her true passion: helping others build aligned, impactful, purpose-driven businesses. As the founder of Ascend Coaching, Kate empowers entrepreneurs to lead with identity, integrity, and influence.

– Website: https://katedanese.com

– Facebook: https://facebook.com/katedanese

– Instagram: https://instagram.com/katedanese

– YouTube: https://youtube.com/@KateDanese-Ascend/videos

– Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

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What if you could close deals confidently—without ever feeling fake, pushy, or guilty?

In this episode of The School of Influence, host Devin Schubert sits down with Leila Colgan, a nationally recognized sales leader who’s closed over $65 million in B2B sales and turned bottom 5% teams into top 98% producers.

Leila unpacks her 5S Method™ — a faith-aligned, people-first sales framework that empowers entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders to sell with boldness and integrity.

Whether you’re tired of outdated tactics or struggling to sell in a way that aligns with your values, this conversation will show you how to flip your mindset, build real trust, and close with confidence.

• The biggest mindset shift that will change how you sell forever
• Why most people approach sales backwards (and what to do instead)
• Leila’s proven 5S Method™ for relational, high-trust selling
• How to lead with legacy and serve long after the sale

Leila is a 20+ year sales veteran, former VP of Sales & Marketing, and creator of the 5S Method™. She’s known as The Sales Whisperer for her ability to build trust, close high-ticket sales, and empower faith-driven entrepreneurs to influence with integrity. Her upcoming book, Level Up Your Sales, and HeartSell AI tool equip leaders to lead with care and close with confidence.

• Leila’s Website & HeartSell App: letslevelitup.com
• Book Waitlist: levelupyoursalesbook.com
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Ever feel like your story is too messy to matter? Like your broken, imperfect life disqualifies you from making an impact?

In this episode, you’ll discover why the very chaos you think counts you out might be the revival someone else needs to see. Devin sits down with Alyssa Rahn — transformational coach, speaker, and host of the Revival Mom Podcast — who shares how revival didn’t start in her church…it started in her living room.

When her husband didn’t believe, her kids rolled their eyes at prayer, and her home felt far from holy — Alyssa still said yes to God. What happened next transformed everything.

Get ready to see how your raw, unpolished story is your greatest influence. Because leadership doesn’t start on a stage. It starts with saying yes — right where you are.

What You’ll Learn:

– Why your mess might be your biggest ministry

 – How to influence others even when your family’s not on board

 – The power of going first (even with shaking hands)

 – Why revival begins quietly — and how it expands your territory

Guest Bio:

Alyssa Rahn is a transformational coach, speaker, and host of the Revival Mom Podcast who’s changed countless lives with her vulnerable, empowering messages. Seen on stages like Fear into Faith and the Wives of Integrity Conference, Alyssa is on a mission to spark revival — starting at home. When she’s not coaching or speaking, you’ll find her with a hot tea, her Bible and journal, or on long walks with her husband and three young boys.

Guest Links & Resources:

– Website: https://www.alyssarahn.com

 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrable1

 – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealyssarahn

 – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alyssarahn/podcasts

Connect with Devin (Host):

– Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

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How to Build Trust FAST (and Unlock Lasting Influence on Social Media & Stages)

Want more influence, opportunities, and clients — without feeling fake or salesy? It all starts with trust.

In this episode, Devin Schubert (The Man in Orange) reveals why trust is your #1 influence superpower — and how you can build it faster than you ever thought possible.

You’ll learn:

 – How to build trust quickly (even if you’re just starting)

 – Why consistent action beats hype every time

 – How sharing your imperfect, real journey makes people lean in

 – A powerful messaging shift that makes your audience feel seen, heard, and ready to act because trust is the currency that opens doors, on social media, in business, on stages, and in every relationship you care about. This episode is your blueprint to grow your influence, deepen your relationships, and leave a legacy.

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Connect with Devin:

 – Website: https://www.devinschubert.com

 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schubertdevin

 – Join the Influence Academy: https://influenceacademyonline.com

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