Courage Cast - Faith, Encouragement and Motivation for Today
Eric Nordhoff
Eric Nordhoff, host of Courage Cast, is an entrepreneur, owner of multiple online businesses, Christian music executive and a top leader in a leading network marketing company. Courage Cast provides encouragement, inspiration and motivation from a faith-based perspective to help you overcome fear so that you can live your calling and your dreams. Join the Courageous Community (CourageousCommunity.com) and live a purposeful and intentional life built on a solid foundation of biblical truth and grounded business sense with no regrets!
- 16 minutes 56 secondsDo I Need A Manager?
Every independent artist wants a manager—but most don't need one yet.
In this video, I break down the wrong reasons and the right reasons to get a manager. Plus, I will tell you the qualities I would look for in a great manager.
If you’re an independent music artist, songwriter, or producer trying to level up, this will help you know exactly when it’s time to bring in a manager—and when not.To release your own music digitally, get DistroKid now (you get 7% off) - https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1990887 (affiliate link)
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com5 December 2025, 6:00 am - 8 minutes 9 secondsThe Hidden Rule No Creator Talks About
Some inspiration and wisdom from one creator to another.
If you find yourself consuming more than you're creating, remind yourself of the 80/20 rule - something not enough creators talk about.
Watch the "Create Something" video I reference in this video.Listen to the "Create Something" episode I reference as an audio podcast.
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com3 December 2025, 8:00 pm - 5 minutes 6 secondsI Recorded My Music, Now What?!
Music Creators love to make music, but they don't love releasing or marketing their music nearly as much. Ever wonder why it zaps your energy? I created a resource that makes the process much easier - a Digital Release Day Checklist.
It's a resource I use every time I release new music.
Here's how you do it...
1. Click on the link above.
2. Click File.
3. Click Make a Copy
Now you have your own template for every time you release new music!Whew! Thanks, Eric. You just made my life a little bit easier!
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com1 December 2025, 6:00 am - 8 minutes 47 secondsThe Best PRO for Music Creators
Are you an independent artist trying to figure out which PRO to join — ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC? I break down the pros, cons, and genre strengths of each PRO, explain the hidden royalty streams most artists miss, and give my recommendation for the PRO that will maximize your income.
I’ve spent 20+ years in the Christian music industry (Warner Bros, Provident, Curb/Word) and helped my wife navigate independent royalties for decades — so I’ve seen what works and what costs artists money.
Watch until the end to find out which PRO captures the royalties most indie artists never see.Get DistroKid now (you get 7% off) - https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1990887 (affiliate link)
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com28 November 2025, 6:00 am - 10 minutes 58 secondsCreate Something
After 5 years of searching and striving, I realize the answer was there all along.
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com26 November 2025, 6:00 am - 9 minutes 45 secondsKeep Your Royalties
A talk for independent music artists.
Choosing the right music distributor can make or break your career as an independent artist — and DistroKid continues to stand out above TuneCore, CD Baby, and Ditto. After 20 years in the Christian music industry (Warner Bros, Provident, Curb/Word), releasing my own music, and decades helping my wife release music independently, I’ve seen exactly what works… and what costs artists thousands of dollars in lost royalties.
Sign up with DistroKid and get a 7% discount (affiliate link)
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com24 November 2025, 6:00 am - 12 minutes 33 secondsCan You Make A Full Time Income As An Artist?
Can you really earn a full-time living as an artist? On this episode, we explore the concept of "1000 True Fans" and how it can work for you?
Read 1000 True Fans by Kevin KellyTo watch videos, make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel.
Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com21 November 2025, 6:00 am - 11 minutesWhat is the Content Creators' Superpower? And How Do You Use It To Your Advantage?
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com17 November 2025, 9:00 pm - 21 minutes 20 secondsThis Book Turned My Biggest Fear Into My Biggest Skill
My summary of "How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.
I went from dreading speaking in public to an eager excitement about the opportunity to speak in front of others. I owe a great deal of that to reading "How To Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie for the first time at age 16.
My father enrolled me in a 12-week "Public Speaking and Human Effectiveness" class in Bridgewater, NJ in 1988 (can you guess my age?). Reading the book and engaging in the class - with a bunch of older adults much more scared than I was - was life-changing for me. Afterwards, I never had a problem getting a job, making a presentation, and interacting with people in social situations.
I gained so much favor with others just by applying the principles I learned in this book. In this episode, I summarize the key points of the book - sharing my personal experiences along the way.
This video is ideal for the creative entrepreneur who is looking to add the skill of speaking in public onto their talent stack.To watch videos, make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel.
Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com3 November 2025, 6:00 am - 11 minutes 9 secondsThe Last Episode (For Now)
555 Episodes! I revisit my guiding scripture in this process - Psalm 90:12 - "Teach us to number our days, so that we may gain a heart of wisdom." and discuss the Top Five Regrets of the Dying" that started it all in Episode 1 of this podcast.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart to everyone that's listened to this podcast over the last 6 years. Your involvement, your influence, and your inspiration have taken me farther than I ever dreamed possible. I have no regrets - only gratefulness.
I have no idea if after 5 months whether I'll be continuing this podcast or not, but I sure hope you'll stay connected to me at EricNordhoff.com either way.To watch videos, make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel.
Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com1 April 2022, 1:00 pm - 49 minutes 34 secondsImmeasurably More Than All We Ask Or Imagine | Maribeth Dodd
I'm grateful to my sister-in-law, Maribeth Dodd, on the podcast. Maribeth is a leadership coach. She is a business coach of leaders in the corporate world, in network marketing, and in ministry. She shares vulnerability about balancing her work along with all of her other personal responsibilities. And, how sometimes the best place to be is a little bit scared.
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Connect with me here: EricNordhoff.com30 March 2022, 7:00 pm - More Episodes? Get the App