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Listen up — because what I'm about to tell you could change the way your organization makes money, FOREVER.

Here's the truth: you are sitting on a goldmine. Right now. Today. Your members, your congregation, your donors, your clients — they trust you. They show up for you. And every single month, that trust is worth money you're not collecting. Sound crazy? It's not. It's just untapped.

I'm a Fundraising Strategist and Revenue Generation Specialist, and I found the missing piece: NovaCast — a branded streaming TV channel built for YOUR audience. No cost to launch. No extra ask of the people who already trust you. Just a simple $49.95-a-month subscription your people would gladly pay for — and you keep 20% of it, every single month, for as long as they stay subscribed.

That's not a one-time check. That's not a bake sale. That's recurring revenue on autopilot — the kind of income that keeps showing up in your account whether you lifted a finger that month or not.

I've built this for 26 different kinds of organizations — associations, faith communities, non-profits, youth fundraisers, real estate brokerages, employers, and more — because it doesn't matter what you call your organization. If you've got people who trust you, you've got an income stream sitting right in front of you, waiting to be turned on.

So here's my question for you: are you ready to stop leaving money on the table?

Let's get on a call. Let's turn your audience into your asset. Let's make this month the month everything changes.

📞 865-599-3258 🌐 www.joinnovacast.com

▶︎𝑴𝒀 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲𝑮𝑹𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑫: I'm not your average professional— I'm a 22-year-old at heart with a well-earned 45 years of experience in sales and marketing, dedicated to supporting and serving my small business clients. I'm blessed with a beautiful wife and two wonderful grandkids, surrounded by a loving and supportive family and a wealth of friends. Home for me is Knoxville, TN, and my blood runs orange for the UT Vols. Go Vols!

How We Got Started

45 years in sales taught me one truth — organizations don't struggle for lack of loyal people. They struggle for lack of a way to turn that loyalty into revenue.

I watched associations, faith communities, non-profits, and local businesses build deep trust with their members, donors, and clients — yet had no way to turn that trust into recurring income beyond the next fundraiser or renewal.

I learned this lesson early: in 1997 I earned $135K in one year on one-time commissions — great on paper, zero residual the moment deals closed. Income without recurrence is a treadmill, not a foundation.

So I partner organizations with NovaCast, a branded streaming TV platform, turning their existing audience into a recurring revenue stream — 20% every month, for as long as the relationship lasts. No cost. No extra ask.

The timing isn't luck. It's 45 years of preparation meeting purpose.

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Networking Events
Kickstart 2026: Monthly Networking at Life House Coffee with NovaCast
Join us for our first in-person meeting of 2026 at the welcoming Life House Coffee! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local entrepren...
Kickstart 2026: Monthly Networking at Life House Coffee with NovaCast
Join us for our first in-person meeting of 2026 at the welcoming Life House Coffee! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local entrepren...
Kickstart 2026: Monthly Networking at Life House Coffee with NovaCast
Join us for our first in-person meeting of 2026 at the welcoming Life House Coffee! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local entrepren...
Products & Services
⛪ Introducing NovaCast: A Unique Stewardship & Fundraising Tool for Churches! by NovaCast
As a fundraising strategist and revenue generation specialist operating right here in the Southeast, I regularly speak with pastors and church boar...
🛒 Introducing NovaCast: The Ultimate Customer Loyalty & Employee Retention Perk for Grocery Stores! by NovaCast
As a revenue generation specialist operating right here in the Southeast, I am constantly exploring innovative ways for retail businesses to stand ...
🏦 Introducing NovaCast: The Ultimate Value-Add & Loyalty Perk for Financial Institutions! by NovaCast
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Dan from NovaCast Answered this on July 03, 2026
Happy 4th of July. Thanks for sharing. Dano (more) Happy 4th of July. Thanks for sharing. Dano

Dan from NovaCast Answered this on June 30, 2026
Looking forward to using Allie. Thanks for making this tool available.  (more) Looking forward to using Allie. Thanks for making this tool available. 

Dan from NovaCast Answered this on November 14, 2025
Powerful information. Thanks for sharing these four steps to improve our networking.  (more) Powerful information. Thanks for sharing these four steps to improve our networking. 

Dan from NovaCast Answered this on November 03, 2025
What a powerful and timely piece, Eric. The shift you describe—the move from search-driven discovery to trust-driven growth—hits home for so many Main Street businesses right now. As a Loyalty Rewards Specialist working closely with local restaurants, cafés, and retailers in Knoxville, TN I see... (more) What a powerful and timely piece, Eric. The shift you describe—the move from search-driven discovery to trust-driven growth—hits home for so many Main Street businesses right now. As a Loyalty Rewards Specialist working closely with local restaurants, cafés, and retailers in Knoxville, TN I see exactly what you’re describing: the old ROI playbook is losing steam, while relationships and reputation are back in the driver’s seat. I love how you framed this as the Rise of the Relationship Layer. It captures what small business owners have always known deep down—people buy from people they know, like, and trust. The difference now is AI can finally help measure and scale what used to be pure intuition. For those of us helping brick-and-mortar businesses connect and retain customers, this isn’t just evolution—it’s liberation. Instead of chasing clicks, we can double down on human connection, loyalty, and community. That’s the kind of marketing reset small business owners have been waiting for. Exciting times ahead for those who truly build trust instead of just broadcasting!
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Dan from NovaCast Answered this on August 12, 2025
Very helpful information. Thanks Don (more) Very helpful information. Thanks Don

Dan from NovaCast Answered this on July 29, 2025
Thanks for the tip. I wasn't aware of the zip code feature. (more) Thanks for the tip. I wasn't aware of the zip code feature.
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Dan from NovaCast Answered this on February 10, 2025
Congratulations to all women on the Top 25 list. Congratulations to everyone that is on the Top 50 list. Keep Grinding!! Dano (more) Congratulations to all women on the Top 25 list. Congratulations to everyone that is on the Top 50 list. Keep Grinding!! Dano

Dan from NovaCast Answered this on February 24, 2024
WOW! What a fun and exciting contest this year. Such great comradery and engagement.  Congratulations to everyone that participated in the contest.  (more) WOW! What a fun and exciting contest this year. Such great comradery and engagement.  Congratulations to everyone that participated in the contest. 
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Dan from NovaCast Answered this on February 20, 2024
Excellent quote of the week, Dr. Karen. Great to hear about the success of your business. Does the cheer outfit say Mustangs? Great job!! (more) Excellent quote of the week, Dr. Karen. Great to hear about the success of your business. Does the cheer outfit say Mustangs? Great job!!
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Dan from NovaCast Answered this on January 21, 2024
Thanks for the update.  (more) Thanks for the update. 

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