Small Business Growth Tools | Sales, Marketing and Mindset Strategies for Christian Women in Local Business

92. How to Manage Your Calendar & Stay Focused This Holiday Season

Welcome to How to Grow My Small Business!
It’s officially November, which means holiday events, family commitments, and the busyness of running a business are about to collide. In this episode, I’m helping you take control of your calendar and commitments so you can stay focused, productive, and peaceful through the holiday season.
We’ll walk through practical, faith-based strategies for managing your time, aligning your goals with your calendar, and setting healthy boundaries. You’ll learn how to evaluate your commitments, identify time leaks, batch your tasks, and stay on track with your business goals without burning out.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
How to review your calendar and identify high-ROI tasks
What “time leaks” are and how to eliminate them
How to plan and prioritize through prayer and reflection
Why batching and time-blocking increase productivity
How to protect your peace by saying no to low-value commitments
Practical tools to stay organized and intentional through the holidays
This episode is perfect for solopreneurs, small business owners, and women of faith who want to end the year strong without sacrificing their sanity or their families.
If you’re ready to stay accountable, simplify your systems, and move the needle every week, join my group coaching program, She Builds Momentum, at https://momentum.lindsayfletcher.co.
Let’s plan intentionally, invite God into our business strategy, and create a peaceful holiday season together.

91. What to say in follow-ups to boost revenue | Sales for Small Business

If you’ve ever hesitated to follow up with a lead because you didn’t want to sound “pushy,” this episode is for you. Most small business owners lose sales not because they lack leads — but because they stop short of following up.
In this short, power-packed episode, Lindsay Fletcher breaks down:✅ Why so many business owners avoid following up (and how fear of feeling annoying costs you money)✅ Why phrases like “just following up,” “circling back,” and “checking in” instantly shut down conversations✅ What to say instead to sound confident, helpful, and professional✅ Simple follow-up messages that feel natural and build trust✅ A quick challenge to help you turn consistency into cash flow
Whether you’re a Christian entrepreneur, service provider, or small business owner — this episode will help you reframe follow-up as service, not sales pressure.
 
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90. How to Build a Business without Social Media with guest Gabe Cox

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Thank you for joining me today for a discussion with Gabe Cox of Redhot Mindset. In this episode, we talk about:
Incorporating faith into your business
How she lives without social media as a business owner
Evaluating her return on investment when she was on social media
What she she does instead of social media
Gabe’s online summit “Grow Your Biz without Social Media”
 
I’m excited to announce that I will be a featured speaker in Gabe’s summit in 2026, so join my email list so you don’t miss out on this awesome summit!  https://lindsayfletcher.co 
 
Gabe Cox is a goal planning and business strategist and the founder of Red Hot Mindset. She helps entrepreneurs personalize and take action on a game plan that works with their capacity in different seasons so that they don't have to sacrifice everything to hit their goals. She teaches how to market your business without relying on social media so that you can ditch the hustle culture for good.
 
You can connect with Gabe Cox at https://redhotmindset.com
Gabe’s podcast Pursuing Goals God’s Way: https://redhotmindset.com/podcast
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-goals-gods-way-start-an-online-business-for/id1504519991

89. The 3C's - how to turn conversations into clients | Sales Tips & Strategy for Small Business

Are you relying on social media to bring in clients — but it’s just not converting?
In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, host Lindsay Fletcher shares how to stop chasing algorithms and start building trust through real conversations.
You’ll learn the simple 3C Framework — Connect, Clarify, Close — to turn everyday conversations into paying clients without being pushy or awkward.
Whether you’re a small business owner, Christian entrepreneur, or part of a service-based business, this episode will help you and your team master the art of people-first sales that align with your faith and values.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why conversations build more trust and conversions than social media posts
The #1 mistake business owners make after a great conversation (and how to fix it)
The simple 3C Framework for turning chats into clients
How to clarify needs and offer your solution confidently
What to say to close the conversation without feeling pushy
Why follow-up is the key to consistent sales
How to create a repeatable system for genuine client relationships
If you have someone on your team who answers phones, texts, or emails, this episode is a must-listen. Share it with them so they can learn how to turn conversations into revenue — while keeping your business faith-driven and customer-focused.
 
Links Mentioned:
💻 Join We Build — the faith-based network and mastermind group for Christian entrepreneurs that live in North Houston: https://webuild.lindsayfletcher.co
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88. 3 Must-have Systems to Grow Your Small Business

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3 Systems Every Small Business Needs for Q4 and Beyond
Are you ready to finish the year strong? In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, host Lindsay Fletcher walks you through three essential systems every entrepreneur needs to grow, scale, and sustain a profitable, faith-driven business in Q4 — and beyond.
Whether you’re a Christian entrepreneur, small business owner, or service provider looking to grow without living on social media or working 24/7, this episode will help you simplify your business strategy so you can focus on what actually drives sales and peace of mind.
Here’s what we cover:
The Planning System — How to review your sales and marketing data, reflect on what’s working, and refocus your strategy for real growth (not just vanity metrics).
The Sales System — Why consistent conversations and follow-up matter more than one-time pitches, and how to build a repeatable process that converts.
The Marketing System — How to simplify your marketing so it’s predictable, purposeful, and aligned with your business goals (without burning out).
You’ll also hear practical examples, easy next steps, and encouragement to build your business God’s way — with faith, wisdom, and stewardship over hustle.
If you’re ready to move from reactive to proactive, from scattered to strategic, and from stressed to confident in your systems — this episode is for you.
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87. 5 Prayers for Your Small Business | Christian Entrepreneurs

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Episode 87 of How to Grow My Small Business is a special one. Today, I’m sharing 5 powerful prayers for business owners because as Christian entrepreneurs, our faith and our work are deeply connected.
Running a small business can feel overwhelming at times. There are sales goals to hit, relationships to build, strategies to create, and endless tasks pulling at your attention. But as believers, we know that prayer is the foundation of everything we do. When we seek God’s wisdom and align our businesses with His Kingdom purpose, we can move forward with peace, confidence, and clarity.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through five Scripture-inspired prayers you can use daily or in moments when you need direction, encouragement, or fresh vision. These prayers focus on:
Habits and routines that draw us closer to God and closer to success in business.
Multiplication of resources, relationships, and Kingdom impact.
Christ-like relationships with customers, employees, and communities.
Vision and boundaries that allow us to thrive where God has planted us.
Obedience to God’s plan, even when it doesn’t make sense on the surface.
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your faith at the center of your business, or you’re craving prayers that go beyond generic blessings and actually speak to the challenges of entrepreneurship, this episode will encourage you and equip you.
 

86. Creating Margin with Delegation & Time Management for Small Business Owners

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Are you already feeling the weight of Q4—holidays, kids’ activities, and running your business—all at once? You’re not alone. As small business owners, we’re often told that success only comes from hustling harder, working 24/7, and showing up on every single platform. But here’s the truth: hustle culture is a lie, and it’s costing you your peace, your joy, and sometimes even your profits.
In today’s episode of How to Grow My Small Business, I’m getting real about hustle culture, margin, and why constantly being “busy” isn’t the badge of honor we think it is. Instead of cramming 20 pounds of potatoes in a five-pound sack (yes, I’ve been guilty of that!), I want to show you how to break free from overcommitment, set boundaries, and create space to breathe in both your life and your business.
We’ll talk about:
The symptoms of hustle culture you might be experiencing right now (think exhaustion, snapping at loved ones, or feeling out of control).
The roots of busyness—fear of failure, pride, misplaced identity—and how they might be driving your decisions.
Biblical examples of rest and margin that model how we’re meant to live and lead, not hustle endlessly.
Practical ways to create space in your business, from delegating tasks like bookkeeping or social media to evaluating your calendar and cutting what doesn’t serve you.
How margin can fuel creativity, problem-solving, and long-term growth in your business.
If you’ve ever woken up already overwhelmed, ended your day still exhausted, or felt like you can’t keep up no matter how much you accomplish, this episode will encourage you to step off the hamster wheel and choose a better way.
It’s time to unsubscribe from hustle culture and start running your business with strategy, clarity, and margin. Let’s break up with busy—together.
Resources and Links:
Learn more about She Builds Momentum, my monthly group coaching membership for women in business: momentum.lindsayfletcher.co
Connect with me at hello@lindsayfletcher.co

85. How to Use Automation & AI in Your Small Business with Brittni Schroeder

This episode of How to Grow My Small Business with host Lindsay Fletcher is all about using automation and AI.  Guest Brittni Schroeder is a Business Coach and Marketing Strategist. She helps entrepreneurs automate, build sales funnels, and scale their business. Brittni worked as a High School Senior Photographer for over 10 years. She also owned and operated Mozi Magazine up until 2017. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America and several publications. She has worked in the non-profit sector for over 15 years and recently founded her own non-profit called The Compassion Club. She currently lives in Lehi, Utah.
She shares tips and tricks on how to incorporate automation into your small business so that you are nurturing your existing clients and future clients so that you can do other important things in your business.  Brittni also shares her favorite AI tools for small business owners to check out. 
 
Connect with Brittni at https://brittnischroeder.com
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84. Audit Your Time and Energy to Prepare for Q4

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Episode 84: Audit Your Time and Energy to Prepare for Q4
We’re heading into Q4—the final stretch of the year—and whether your business has felt smooth or messy, this is your chance to reset, refocus, and finish the year strong. But before you make a big plan, you need to know where your time and energy are really going.
In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, I’m walking you through a practical exercise to audit your time, your energy, and your money makers so you can make better decisions about what to keep, what to delegate, and what to cut before heading into Q4.
Because here’s the truth: if you don’t know where your time is going, you can’t manage it. And if you don’t know what drains your energy, you can’t protect it. Both are essential to running a small business that doesn’t leave you exhausted and overwhelmed.
This is an episode you’ll want to grab a notebook for!
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to track your time (and the surprising places it might actually be going)
Why energy is just as important as hours when planning your week
How to identify the money-making activities in your business
The 3 categories every task should fall into: prioritize, delegate, or cut
How to align your time and energy with your top Q4 priorities so you end the year strong
Quotes from the episode:
“If you don’t know where your time is going, you can’t manage it. And if you don’t know what drains your energy, you can’t protect it.”
“Not all hours are equal—some tasks energize you, others drain you. Build your calendar around energy, not just time.”
“When you know your money makers, you can prioritize what actually moves your business forward and stop wasting energy on the rest.”
If you’re ready to finish Q4 with focus instead of distraction, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to do it.
And if you’re a female entrepreneur who wants ongoing support, accountability, and a community of women working on the same things, check out my group coaching membership She Builds Momentum at momentum.lindsayfletcher.co.

83. Top 5 Distractions Holding Back Your Small Business

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Distractions can quietly steal your time, energy, and focus—keeping you from the progress you want in your business. In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, Lindsay Fletcher breaks down the five biggest distractions that entrepreneurs face, why they’re so dangerous, and how to overcome them so you can finally stay on track.
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling social media in the name of “research” or getting stuck perfecting your website instead of selling your services, this one’s for you.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The #1 distraction almost every entrepreneur falls into (and how Lindsay overcame it)
Why shiny object syndrome keeps you busy but not profitable
How over-planning can actually hold you back from taking real action
The danger of saying yes to every “should” and how to make decisions that align with your goals
How notifications and emails drain more time than you think—and what to do about it
Practical tips to remove distractions and build momentum in your business
Quote from the episode:
"Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy. And what he can’t destroy, he will do his best to distract."
Next steps for you:
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