Aug 10, 2021
My very special guest on the podcast this week is ChristianCafe.com President and Co-founder, Sam Moorcraft. After receiving his MBA, Sam engaged in a variety of occupations such as forest management, direct marketing, consulting, project management, and a number of entrepreneurial endeavors. Eventually, he joined forces with his brother and fellow MBA recipient, Philip, to found and build ChristianCafe.com into what is now the largest privately-owned Christian singles site online. Over the course of more than 22 years as a business, this site has helped untold thousands of singles connect, and is responsible for over 25,000 marriages!
In our conversation today, Sam explains how he came to start this online dating service way back in the 1990’s, what it looks like today, the premium service it provides its clients, as well as details about its subscription base and busiest usage times. He goes on to share the impact that the pandemic has had on the business, the fees it charges, how he keeps up with much larger competitors and evolving technology, and what is next for the company. Sam finishes up by offering his advice for young entrepreneurs, detailing his and his wife’s savings and investments, and, as with all guests, revealing his definition of financial independence for him and his family. A remarkably successful entrepreneur, Sam Moorcroft shares his fascinating journey and experience-fuelled advice with Richard and listeners here today.