Learn more about She Builds Momentum, my monthly group coaching membership for women in business: https://momentum.lindsayfletcher.co

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

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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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!

• 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

• “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.

Group Coaching: https://momentum.lindsayfletcher.co

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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.

• 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

"Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy. And what he can’t destroy, he will do his best to distract."

If you’re a new business owner (less than 3 years in) and want guidance, accountability, and a clear strategy to follow, join She Builds Momentum—my group coaching program designed to help busy entrepreneurs stay on track with what actually works. 👉 Learn more here: https://momentum.lindsayfletcher.co

If you loved today’s episode, share it with another small business owner who needs encouragement and practical strategies for staying focused.

Let's Connect:

Email: Hello@LindsayFletcher.co

Free Online Community: https://facebook.com/groups/shebuildscollective

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4 Ways to Market Your Small Business Like Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is a marketing genius. Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no denying her ability to grab attention, connect with people, and create buzz that lasts. In this episode, I’m breaking down how her latest album launch strategy—with the New Heights podcast and Travis Kelce’s GQ cover—holds powerful lessons for your small business.

“Marketing isn’t about shouting the loudest, it’s about being intentional with where you show up, who you partner with, and how you connect your message to real people.”

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why timing matters and how to plan your launches when your audience is already paying attention

• How to borrow other people’s audiences through collaborations, partnerships, and local opportunities

• Why storytelling is your most powerful tool to connect and stay memorable

• How layered marketing (showing up in more than one place) keeps your business top of mind

• Why talking about your product or service once isn’t enough—and what to do instead

“Your audience connects with YOUR story. Not someone else’s. People love stories and they are so much more memorable than just giving information.”

If you are wondering how to get more eyes on your small business, this episode will give you actionable ways to market smarter.

• Share this episode with a fellow business owner who needs some fresh marketing inspiration.

• If you’re a female entrepreneur ready for more sales, marketing clarity, and accountability, check out my membership, She Builds Momentum. It’s a low-cost, low-commitment group coaching program to help you block out the “shoulds” and stay focused on what actually works. Join here: momentum.lindsayfletcher.co

The show will be back on Tuesdays!

Check out She Builds Momentum Monthly Group Coaching Membership here: https://momentum.lindsayfletcher.co

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Welcome back to How to Grow My Small Business - Sales, Marketing and Time Management for Small Business Owners!

In this episode, Liz Kent joins me to discuss how us mompreneurs can grow our businesses while staying connected to our families and ourselves, and how to avoid burnout.

Liz is a licensed therapist and business strategist turned mindset coach for ambitious mom entrepreneurs. As a mom of three, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to grow a business while raising a family—and she’s passionate about helping other moms do it in a way that feels aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling.

Through a blend of mindset support and practical business strategy, Liz helps moms ditch the guilt and overwhelm, get clear on their priorities, and build businesses that create more time, confidence, and financial freedom. Her approach is all about helping moms grow in both life and business—without sacrificing what matters most.

Her goal is to help mom entrepreneurs feel empowered, connected, and confident as they create a business and a life they truly love.

CONNECT WITH LIZ KENT:

Website: https://lizkentcoaching.com

Instagram: @lizkentcoaching

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1398379110805009

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-kent-lcsw-c-b499672b/

Liz's podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-thriving-mompreneur/id1793761862

Join She Builds Momentum Group Coaching here: https://momentum.lindsayfletcher.co

Interested in training and coaching for your team? Email me at hello@lindsayfletcher.co

In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, we’re continuing our two-part series on hiring a business coach. Today we’re taking a deep dive into the different types of coaching support available and how to decide which one is right for you and your current stage of business.

We’ll explore the difference between macro coaching and micro coaching so you can identify whether you need big-picture strategy or targeted expertise in a specific area like sales, branding, or time management. We’ll also break down the pros and cons of 1:1 coaching versus group coaching, plus how to decide if a business coach or life coach is the best investment for your unique challenges.

You’ll learn: • How to know if you need macro-level strategic guidance or micro-level skill development • The situations where 1:1 coaching accelerates results and when group coaching can be even more effective • The differences between life coaching and business coaching and how to choose based on your biggest roadblocks • Coaching alternatives that still offer valuable support, including self-paced courses, podcasts, and membership communities • How my She Builds Momentum monthly group coaching membership helps women entrepreneurs create clarity, consistency, and confidence without burnout • The key questions to ask before investing in a coach so you can make a smart, informed decision

Whether you’re feeling stuck, ready to scale, or simply looking for clarity on your next steps, this episode will help you match the right coaching style to your business needs.

Join our free online community here: https://facebook.com/groups/shebuildscollective

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**Be one of the first 25 women to join and get one month free - use code FIRST25**

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Hiring a business coach can change everything—but how do you know if you actually need one? In this episode, I walk you through a no-fluff, honest checklist to help you evaluate the key areas of your business and decide if coaching might be your next right step.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• 8 core areas to evaluate in your business (and what to look for in each)

• How to spot the real problem—because what feels like a marketing issue might actually be a sales, time, or product problem

• Simple questions to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses

• Tools like SWOT analysis to get clarity before investing in coaching

This isn’t just about hiring me—this is about making smarter decisions in your business. If you’ve ever thought, “I need help but I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is your starting line.