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

Discover how to grow your small business with a biblical marketing strategy tailored for Christian entrepreneurs and female business owners. In this episode, we dive deep into 'small business marketing' and growth through the lens of faith, unpacking the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 to reveal why your marketing efforts might not be yielding results. Instead of focusing solely on sales strategy or chasing trends, learn why planting in the right soil—building trust, community, and referrals—is the key to sustainable business growth. Whether you're a female entrepreneur running a local service business or a trades provider, this episode offers practical and faith-driven marketing insights that will reshape how you view business growth. We explore the contrast between shallow engagement and meaningful connections, showing how kingdom business principles can transform your approach to marketing. Tune in for actionable takeaways on how to commit to your ecosystem, nurture real relationships, and integrate prayer into your business strategy. If you're ready to stop scattering your seeds and start cultivating the right soil, this episode is for you. Plus, get access to the Relationship Marketing Checklist to help you build a referral-based business that thrives. Resources mentioned: The Relationship Marketing Checklist https://lindsayfletcher.co/relationshipmarketing

In this insightful episode of Grow My Small Business, Lindsay sits down with Jan Touchberry from The Brand Collaborative to uncover the truth behind branding for small business owners, especially those with faith-driven businesses. They discuss why branding is much more than just a logo—it's about the feelings and associations your brand creates with your clients. This episode is perfect for Christian entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to build a brand that attracts ideal clients and fosters business growth. Discover the psychology of branding, including how colors influence perception, and why defining your ideal client, values, and desired feelings should come before any visual design. Jan shares practical tips on incorporating your faith into your branding authentically, avoiding performative expressions, and building trust in a challenging 'trust recession' environment. Plus, learn how AI tools like custom GPT can help capture your unique brand voice without sounding robotic. Whether you're just starting or refining your brand, this episode offers actionable strategies for creating consistency, building strong relationships, and growing your faith-driven small business. Tune in for expert insights on branding strategy, faith in business, and business growth that will empower you to make an impactful and authentic impression. Connect with Jan Touchberry at https://jantouchberry.com Jan's Podcast: Her Faith At Work

Join FUSION ONLINE BUSINESS SUMMIT for free! If you are looking to level-up your Marketing, learn AI skills, YouTube, LinkedIn, Email Marketing, Follow-up, Closing Sales, Leverage a Podcast, this summit is for you! 100% Online. 100% Free. https://courses.brittnischroeder.com/a/2147832720/WiJ6FM92 In this episode, discover proven sales strategy tips to boost your conversion rates through effective follow-up techniques. If you are a small business owner or a Christian entrepreneur struggling to close sales after great conversations, this episode offers practical guidance on mastering follow-through. Host Lindsay Fletcher dives into four essential things to consider when following up with leads, including the difference between indirect touchpoints and direct follow-up, setting a clear follow-up cadence, the importance of intention, and the mindset shift that transforms follow-through from awkward to natural. These insights are especially valuable for faith-driven business owners aiming to grow with professionalism and integrity. Learn why only 2% of sales close after one conversation, how closing conversations removes follow-up discomfort, and why follow-through is key to positioning yourself as a confident leader in your small business. This episode integrates biblical business principles to reinforce how stewardship and service enhance your sales process. Tune in to gain strategies on relationship marketing and confident sales follow-up that align with your faith and business goals. Let Lindsay guide you towards sustainable business growth and sales success as a Christian woman entrepreneur. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Online Community: https://facebook.com/groups/shebuildscollective Join FUSION ONLINE BUSINESS SUMMIT for free! If you are looking to level-up your Marketing, learn AI skills, YouTube, LinkedIn, Email Marketing, Follow-up, Closing Sales, Leverage a Podcast, this summit is for you! 100% Online. 100% Free. https://courses.brittnischroeder.com/a/2147832720/WiJ6FM92

Are you a small business owner looking to grow your sales consistently? In this episode, we dive into 4 essential weekly actions that create consistent sales and boost predictable revenue for your business. Forget busy work and endless tweaking – learn the marketing tips for local businesses and business growth tips that truly move the needle. Join Lindsay Fletcher as she explains why relationship marketing beats algorithms every time and why embracing sales conversations is crucial for growth. Discover how shifting your mindset from "follow-up" to "follow-through" can transform your sales strategy. This detailed episode covers the importance of a weekly review and adjustment, helping you honor your time and create a productive, profitable weekly sales plan. Whether you are looking for email marketing tips or general business owner tips, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow. Mentioned Resources:- Episode 89: The 3Cs of turning conversations into sales - Free download: Weekly Sales Checklist → https://lindsayfletcher.co/checklist Tune in now and start taking the right actions consistently for predictable business growth!

We made it to Episode 100, a special milestone that marks a new chapter for Christian entrepreneurs focused on small business growth and faith-driven success. In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, we dive deep into why trust, relationships, and community will be the critical factors that determine success in 2026 — especially in an AI-driven business landscape. As AI-generated content floods the market, savvy faith-led small business owners must embrace what technology can’t replace: authentic human connection and trust. This episode explores how time management for entrepreneurs and relationship-building strategies will help Christian business coaches and other faith-based entrepreneurs grow profitably without relying solely on ads or algorithms. Join us as we discuss the rise of AI content, the current trust recession, and why referrals and community engagement will become more valuable than ever for Christian entrepreneurship. Learn practical, faith-informed ways to cultivate credibility, foster meaningful conversations, and enhance lifetime customer value through genuine relationships. Whether you're a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by tech and content overload or a Christian entrepreneur eager to build sustainable growth rooted in Biblical business principles, this episode offers actionable insights and encouragement to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Listen now and discover how to grow your business with faith, focus, and focus on what matters most — connection that AI simply can't replicate. 0:00–1:00 – Welcome + Episode 100 celebration 1:01–2:20 – The heart behind the podcast and Lindsay’s entrepreneurial journey 2:21–3:30 – Introducing the #1 prediction for 2026 3:31–5:00 – AI content explosion and why trust is eroding 5:01–6:15 – Trust recession vs. trust depression 6:16–7:15 – AI as a tool, not a replacement for people 7:16–8:30 – Visibility vs. credibility and trust 8:31–9:45 – Why referrals will outperform ads 9:46–11:15 – What relationship-driven business really looks like 11:16–12:45 – Community will beat out algorithms 12:46–14:00 – Conversations over content volume 14:01–15:15 – Sales as relationship-building, not transactions 15:16–16:30 – Follow-up as a trust builder 16:31–17:55 – Relationship-building challenges for listeners 17:56–19:10 – Trust as the new currency in business 19:11–20:40 – Final prediction for 2026 20:41–end – Gratitude, call to follow, and 2026 send-off In this episode, we cover: Why Episode 100 matters and how this podcast has evolved The rise of AI-generated content and why it’s changing buyer behavior How AI-generation affects sales Why visibility alone won’t win in 2026 How trust, credibility, and relationships drive buying decisions Why B2B and client referrals may outperform ads in the coming year How community will outperform algorithms What relationship-driven business actually looks like Why conversations matter more than content volume How follow-up builds trust and increases lifetime value Practical ways to build trust without hustling or being everywhere Simple relationship-building challenges you can start this week Key Takeaway: AI can generate content.But it cannot build, deepen or strengthen relationships with other humans. Only you can do that. In 2026, the businesses that grow the most won’t be the loudest.They’ll be the most trusted. Who this episode is for: Christian entrepreneurs and faith-led business owners Small business owners preparing for 2026 Entrepreneurs overwhelmed by AI and content overload Business owners who want sustainable, relationship-driven growth Service-based businesses and local business owners Listen to Episode 100 and learn how to grow your business in a way AI never can.

As we wrap up 2025, I want to invite you to pause before you jump into goal setting, business planning, or strategy for 2026. In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, we’re talking about the one thing you need to do before planning for next year—and it has nothing to do with sales funnels, marketing statistics, or even your client work. If you’re a small business owner, Christian entrepreneur, or faith-led leader who feels: discouraged about how this year went unsure whether it was a “good year” or a “bad year” stuck replaying mistakes, missed goals, or stress ready for growth but emotionally exhausted This episode is for you. I walk you through why our brains are wired to remember the hard things more than the good, how that affects how we evaluate our business and our lives, and how one simple reflection exercise can completely change how you remember this year—and how you plan the next one. In this episode, we cover: Why your brain remembers stress, mistakes, and fear more than wins The science behind negative memory bias and how it impacts entrepreneurs How faith and awareness help reframe how we evaluate our business year The one exercise you should do before setting business goals for 2026 Why reviewing your photos and calendar can shift your mindset instantly How false narratives (like “I didn’t do enough”) quietly sabotage confidence Why reflection should come before goal setting and strategic planning How to ask God what He wants for your business in the next season Faith-based encouragement for business owners coming out of a hard year Who this episode is for: Christian entrepreneurs and faith-led business owners Small business owners reflecting on the end of the year Entrepreneurs planning goals for 2026 Business owners struggling with burnout, discouragement, or comparison Leaders who want to grow their business without losing perspective or peace Key takeaway: Before you plan what’s next, take time to remember what actually happened. Your brain won’t automatically remember the good—you have to lead it there on purpose. This one step may completely change how you view 2025 and how you move into 2026. About the podcast: How to Grow My Small Business is a podcast for small business owners who want practical sales strategy, sustainable business growth, and faith-based encouragement without hustle culture. Hosted by Lindsay Fletcher, business growth strategist and sales coach, the show covers: sales and follow-up strategies lead generation for small businesses faith-based business growth integrating faith in business mindset, time management, and leadership building a business with Jesus at the center Biblical business strategies Christian entrepreneurship growing a sustainable business If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss the final episode of 2025 and what’s coming next. Let’s stay connected: If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow small business owner who needs encouragement heading into the new year. And remember:You are not behind.You are not failing.And there was more good in this year than your brain is letting you remember. 🎧 Listen to Episode 98 now and take this one step before planning 2026. TIME STAMPS: Episode 98 – One Thing You Must Do Before Planning 2026 0:00–1:00 – Welcome, episode 98 celebration, faith-based business encouragement 1:01–2:10 – End-of-year reflection question: How was this year really? 2:11–4:30 – Why our brains remember the bad more than the good (science + survival) 4:31–6:20 – The danger of letting your brain define the story of your year 6:21–7:30 – The ONE thing to do before planning for 2026 7:31–11:30 – Lindsay walks through personal 2025 memories (family, business, faith) 11:31–12:40 – Challenging the false narratives we carry about ourselves 12:41–14:10 – Why reflection must come before goal-setting 14:11–15

Today’s conversation with Gabe Cox from Red Hot Mindset was a masterclass in faith-fueled goals without hustle culture. We kicked off with a reminder that I’m hosting a free workshop on December 10th, where I’ll be teaching the three things I wish I’d known before starting a business — especially after starting and stopping (aka failing) five or six businesses before I figured out what actually works to bring in customers and get paid. Then we dove straight into the heart of this episode: You do not have to build your business the way “they” say you should. Living & Leading Outside of “Guru Culture” Gabe reintroduced herself as a goal-planning and business strategist who helps entrepreneurs craft personalized game plans that fit their season, capacity, and values. Not the guru playbook. Not what “everyone” says you have to do. She reminded us that everything starts with: Knowing your priorities and values Filtering every business decision through those Asking: Is this life-giving and sustainable for the long run? She shared her decision to get off social media, even though everyone says, “You have to be there to market.” For her, it came down to putting faith, family, and sustainability first and trusting that God’s strategy may not look like the industry’s strategy. Flexibility, Faith, and “Blessed Are the Flexible” We talked about having direction with flexibility — letting God adjust the plan as you go. Gabe quoted one of my new favorite sayings: “Blessed are the flexible, for they will never be bent out of shape.” She shared how often we “Abraham and Sarah” our businesses: we hear a promise, we believe God kind of, and then we rush in and try to force the outcome in our own way and on our own timeline. That story from Genesis became a mirror for business: We start out trusting God. We get impatient. We force outcomes. We create detours we were never meant to take. The invitation: have a plan, but consult God on the plan and stay open-handed enough to let Him redirect it. You can connect with Gabe at https://redhotmindset.com and you can find her book at https://redhotmindset.com/mind-over-marathon/