The Jump Moment
What does it take to go from dreaming to doing?
The Jump Moment.
Every creative who’s made the leap to freelance has had a Jump Moment. Sometimes it’s a bold, unmistakable event. Other times, it sneaks up slowly, shaped by life’s circumstances or a quiet realization.
And if you’re dreaming of turning your creative hobby into a business, chances are you’re searching for that moment, wondering, “Is now the time to jump?”
In each episode, I sit down with creatives and entrepreneurs to explore their Jump Moment—the fears they faced, the courage it took, and the lessons they learned along the way.
These stories will inspire you, show you that you’re not alone, and give you the tools and confidence to take your next step.
Your Jump Moment might be just around the corner. Let’s get you ready for it.
The Jump Moment
Prepared to Jump: Micah Thomas’ Jump Moment
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In this episode of The Jump Moment, Micah Thomas shares his journey from working as a church media director to building Impact Merch—a platform that simplifies merch creation for churches, nonprofits, and freelancers. Micah reveals how his side hustle grew into a full-time business and the moment COVID-19 pushed him to realign his priorities and values. This conversation is filled with practical advice for anyone considering the jump to freelance.
Episode Highlights:
- How The Church Shop and Impact Merch solves common headaches for freelancers managing e-commerce.
- Balancing family life and professional commitments while transitioning to freelance.
- The importance of financial preparation, momentum, and building client relationships before making the leap.
- Why resilience in tough situations is essential for freelance success.
About Micah Thomas:
Growing up in the home of a pastor, Micah spent his entire life in the church knowing the excitement and frustrations that come with growth, rebranding, marketing, and design.
A graduate of Duke Divinity School at Duke University and jumped into the church communications and media side of church, focusing on graphics and video production.
In 2018, while assisting a new church plant in Durham, NC, the idea of The Church Shop was born.
With a seven-year tenure in communications and media Micah transitioned to dedicate full-time efforts to The Church Shop.
January of 2022 marked the introduction of signage and large format printing services by The Church Shop, an endeavor aimed at bolstering churches' outreach to their local communities with top-tier quality resources.
The drive for unparalleled customer care steers Micah's ambition to expand The Church Shop, empowering churches to create a significant community impact free from the hassle of overhead or design complexities.
Micah, along with Maria, is deeply invested in providing a nurturing and secure environment for children. Their dedication has led them to foster seven children, culminating in the joyful adoption of their son, Atlas.
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