If the word selling makes you uncomfortable, you’re not broken.

You’re just wired for service—and that’s actually your advantage.

Most people struggle online because they think success comes from convincing, pushing, or persuading. But the strongest businesses aren’t built on pressure. They’re built on help.

Jesus never led with a pitch.
He led with presence.

Selling Tries to Take. Service Seeks to Give.

Here’s the difference:

Selling says:

• “How do I get this person to buy?”
• “How do I close faster?”
• “How do I overcome objections?”

Service asks:

• “What problem is this person actually facing?”
• “What would genuinely help them right now?”
• “What next step would make their life easier?”

When you serve well, sales become a byproduct—not the goal.

Why Service Builds Trust (and Income)

People buy when they feel:

• Seen
• Understood
• Supported

That trust doesn’t come from hype.
It comes from showing up consistently with value, clarity, and care.

Matthew 20:26 reminds us:
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”

That applies to business too.

Service Simplifies Your Content

When your goal is service:

• You stop overthinking content
• You stop chasing trends
• You stop sounding like everyone else

You simply ask:

“What would help someone today?”

A quick tip.
A lesson you learned the hard way.
A resource that saved you time.

That’s it.

How Service Fits Affiliate & Online Business

Service doesn’t mean you never promote.

It means you promote with purpose.

Instead of:
“Buy this—it’s amazing!”

Try:
“This helped me solve this problem. If you’re struggling with the same thing, it might help you too.”

That’s not salesy.
That’s honest.

Your Service Filter

Before you post, email, or promote, ask:

• Does this solve a real problem?
• Does this respect the reader’s intelligence?
• Does this point them toward clarity, not confusion?

If yes—you’re serving well.

Today’s Story Rewrite

Old story:
“I’m not good at selling.”

New story:
“I help people solve problems, and income follows naturally.”

Because it does.

Faith + Service = Sustainable Success

Service keeps your heart clean.
It keeps your message grounded.
And it builds a business you can be proud of.

Tomorrow, we’ll talk about why patience isn’t passive—and how waiting well accelerates growth.

Keep serving.
It’s working—even if you can’t see it yet.

Show up today.
Someone is waiting to hear from you.

Stay teachable. Keep moving forward. And don’t forget to have fun along the way.
Your future brand—and the legacy you’re crafting—will thank you.

Remember, A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,  but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

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Until next time,
Matt
mleist@digitalfivel.com

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