The Christian Woman Business Podcast

Welcome to the Christian Woman Business Podcast! In this updated trailer, I'm sharing the latest on what to expect here in this show. While I'm taking a break from creating new content, be sure to check out the past episodes to support you in building your online business. Check out these resources: upLIFT Mentormind: https://upliftmentormind.com/ My courses: https://estherlittlefield.com/courses/ Free resources: https://estherlittlefield.com/resources/ You can also connect with me on Instagram - send me a DM and let me know you found me through the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/estherdlittlefield/

Do you ever find yourself mixed up in the striving for more success? Trying desperately to climb that ladder in the name of bigger and better? Does our culture's ‘hustle culture' feel like it's trapping you whether you really want it to or not? In episode 122 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation with my friend Erin Harrigan. She vulnerably shares how she felt trapped by the hustle culture we all seem to face, and how she managed to shake it in exchange for more depth and relationships in her business. Erin shares her 4 Keys to Overcome Hustle, how she overcame it herself, and shares some real practical tips for how you, too, have a hope for changing how you might currently be doing business. She's so passionate for women to know the truth of their identities as daughters of Christ, and how that plays into their roles as Christian women business owners. This is a replay of episode 182 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect With Erin: Website 4 Keys Guide The Hustle with H.E.A.R.T. Podcast Instagram Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever felt God tugging you in a different direction than you're currently headed? Perhaps you have a big dream that feels scary compared to the path your life is currently taking. Maybe there's nothing wrong with the path you're on, but you still feel that pull towards something bigger? In episode 121 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation with our friend Polly Payne. Polly shares all about taking that leap of faith in her career as she left a good, stable job in the tech world to pursue a huge dream and open her own paper company, Horacio Printing Company. Polly knows first hand what it feels like to leave security for the unknown, trusting God will bring to completion what He started within her. If you've ever felt that tug for something wildly unknown, but felt the Holy Spirit's hand in it, this episode is for you. You'll hear a real-life story of someone on the other side. Polly shares some practical tips, wisdom, and insight from her transition and pivot to starting and owning her own business and the success she's found within it. This is a replay of episode 182 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect With Polly: Horacio Printing Company Website Horacio Printing Academy Instagram Polly is the founder and CEO of Horacio Printing. Her love language includes luxurious paper and lots of white space. Originally from Fairhope, Alabama, Polly migrated to the big apple and became the Senior Sales director of an award winning Ad:Tech company. She left her career in advertising to redesign her life and pursue her God given purpose. She founded Horacio Printing which has now sold more than 40,000 Dream Planners around the world and raised more than $64,000 to fight human trafficking. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

A lot of mindset advice in the business world may sound good and even use spiritual language, but many times it is not aligned at all with Biblical truth. So how do you determine what a true Biblical mindset looks like vs. the false teaching of the world? And why does this even matter in your business?  In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with our guest Veronica Hoddenbagh. We explore what the term ‘Biblical mindset' means, why she's passionate about it, and how it's different from the spiritual-sounding affirmations and other approaches. In addition, Veronica helps us learn how to develop a Biblical mindset and how to deal with limiting beliefs. This conversation is sure to inspire you as Veronica shares her wisdom for Christian business owners with authenticity and passion. This is a replay of episode 154 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever struggled to navigate the workplace as a female in a male-dominated environment? Maybe it's hard for you to insert yourself into roles or positions that are traditionally for men? In episode 119 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation with our guest, Tammy Birklid about how she transitioned into her role as owner of a construction company. She shares about her experience as a female in the construction industry and how she views equality in the workplace. Tammy provides many insights into equality in the workplace, how faith impacts the way you do business, and she even shares a few business lessons that translate into serving within the church. Even if you're not working in a primarily male environment, this episode is sure to bring you practical ways you can grow in your business as a leader in your current situation. For the full show notes for this episode, head here! Connect With Tammy: Website Instagram Tammy is the Owner of a Commercial General Contracting Business in Tacoma WA.  She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband Jason.  She is the proud mother of two grown children, a son and a daughter. The Birklids attend Whitewater Church where Tammy is on the Executive Team and is an Associate Pastor. Tammy is passionate about women and men working together for the best possible outcome.  She believes lifting each other up and respecting each other's unique gifts bring a whole, balanced perspective to business and ministry. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Do you struggle to address issues or concerns with people you work with? Is it difficult for you to initiate conversations with others that you know are going to be challenging? Do you feel confident to voice your opinions or concerns when it comes to engaging in those hard conversations? In episode 118 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation with our guest, Natalie Gringrich. Natalie breaks down the common mistakes many people make in communicating with their team, how to deal with conflict in the workplace, as well as how communication affects hiring, firing, and developing teams.  Plus she gives us the 2 keys she has used for being able to communicate positively through the years. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/118 Connect With Natalie: Website Facebook Instagram Podcast Grab your free guide to define (or refine) your mission, vision, and values Natalie Gingrich is the founder and host of The Ops Authority. She has been in operations for two decades – either in healthcare, corporate America or as an entrepreneur. Her goal is to bridge the gap and overwhelm when it comes to processes and systems, growing a team, and setting up solid business foundations.    She spent 15 years in corporate operations and leadership at a Fortune 150 company. When given the opportunity to leave, she put the knowledge, certifications, and experience to work by creating her own consulting firm as well as a certification. She developed the Director of Operations certification to equip existing ops experts a flexible profession, outside of corporate but still playing a huge role in small businesses, globally. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever had a major pivot moment in life? Maybe you've gone from one extreme to the other, perhaps from being under a large amount of leadership and authority, to eventually having your own business and being in charge of yourself on a different sort of level. In episode 117 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation with our guest, Breshana Miller as she shares all about her shift from the military to ministry to business. While we all have our own unique business journeys, it's always interesting to hear how people began to have a passion for and an interest in what would eventually become their business. Breshana Miller has an interesting background ranging from being in the military, being an early entrepreneur, being a pastor's wife, and eventually all of that lead into her role as a coach and owning her own business. Connect With Breshana: LinkedIn Instagram Breshana Miller is a Business Empowerment Coach and Mentor for high-achieving service-based entrepreneurs and professionals. She helps women discover their purpose and leverage their unique gifts, strengths, and expertise so that they can monetize their brilliance doing what they know, love, and can get paid for. She is also the Leading Lady of Remnant Fellowship Worship Center and serves as alongside her husband in ministry. She is a US Army Veteran and is also pursuing her doctorate in Biblical Counseling and certification in Gallup Strengths-based coaching. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

What sets Christian business owners apart from the rest? Should we follow the standard business advice out there, or should we be doing things differently? We know as Christians we are called to live lives set apart–that look different from the rest of the world. But what does that look like practically in our businesses? It can be hard to navigate the implications of that calling, so I'm here to shed some light on the topic and give you some practical tips to guide you as you craft a business as a faith-based entrepreneur. In episode 116 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation that Holly & I had as we discuss 5 ways you can set yourself apart as a faith-based business entrepreneur. This is a replay of episode 40 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever struggled to lead effectively when either growing and/or managing a large team? Is it hard for you to delegate tasks to your team, because you'd rather have control over the bulk of the material you're responsible for? This episode starts season 10 of the Christian Woman Business Podcast. Thank you so much for being with me up to this point! Since I recently moved and have taken a full-time job (read about this on Instagram), I am not going to be creating new content for this show for the next few months. So, for the duration of season 10, I've selected some of the best business focused episodes from my other show, the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, to share with you! In episode 115 of the podcast, you'll hear a conversation I shared with Simple Pin Media Owner and Founder Kate Ahl, who shares how she has grown her business substantially over the years while learning how to let go of control, and delegating tasks to her team. She shares tips on how to let go of that control, how to help your team members work in their strengths, and how to stay in your own lane rather than falling into the comparison trap. For the full link to these show notes, head here!   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever felt like you were drowning in the working world, with a desire to have a more balanced life, but with no way out? Do you dream of having a business that works FOR you, and not the other way around? In today's conversation, you'll hear from my guest Erica Goode, and we chat all about her business, what she does as a certified public accountant, and her experience in my upLIFT Mentormind. You might think CPAs focus only on taxes, but Erica shares how she focuses on both bookkeeping and CFO work in her clients' businesses. Erica talks about how her work with her clients is not a once-a-year relationship, but how she meets with them on a monthly basis to talk through their business, what's happening in the past from their profitability standpoint, and more importantly, what's going to happen in the future so that they can make confident business decisions based on what she helps them to project cash flow to look like in the future. Erica goes on to share her heart behind starting her business, and her ultimate desire to have a healthy work-life balance as she focuses on raising her 2 kids. Connect with Erica: Website Instagram LinkedIn Coaches, Consultants + Money Podcast Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever wanted to be a guest on someone else's podcast? If you've ever considered being on a podcast, you've likely written a pitch to try and introduce yourself to the podcast host. Like with anything, there is definitely a right and wrong way to go about this. In today's episode, you're going to hear a conversation I shared with my friend Wren Robbins on her podcast, Don't Wing It. We talked on her podcast about the 10 mistakes to avoid when pitching a podcast. I know that a lot of you have asked me in the past about how to pitch a podcast, or how to get on other people's podcasts, especially if you do not have a podcast yourself. I think this conversation will really give you some insights on what not to do when pitching to be on a podcast, and in the midst of the conversation, we also give some hints and some tips on what to do instead. Connect with Wren: Website Instagram Don't Wing It Podcast Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Are you tired of hearing how a 6 figure income would change everything for you? It feels like so many people in the online business space are doing whatever they can to hit that idealized number, but what does it mean for you if that isn't exactly what works best for you right now? Over my 7+ years of building a business online, I have seen dozens of programs, courses, and masterminds that are targeted to helping you reach 6 figures, 7 figures, and beyond. Many of these programs are great. I know of some of them personally that truly do provide support, guidance, and coaching to help you reach those particular business goals. There's nothing wrong with having a financial goal attached to a program in terms of the results that they are promising. However, I have intentionally decided NOT to have my upLIFT Mentormind be a program that is focused on helping you reach a particular revenue goal. And in episode 112, I'm going to tell you why. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/112 Click here to request an invite to the upLIFT Open House To learn about upLIFT, click here Instagram post mentioned in episode Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever had a goal, or something you wanted to accomplish, but you just didn't know how to get there? Maybe you knew some of the things that needed to be done, but you couldn't seem to put it all together. It's like trying to do a puzzle without having the cover of the box available for you to see what the final picture looks like. You might be able to get the puzzle put together eventually, but it's a lot harder when you don't know what it's supposed to look like. I recently experienced this when trying to get my home ready to sell. I needed help and a strategy, so I called a friend over to help me strategize and organize my home to get it prepared for the sale. Once she came and helped me the first time it got the ball rolling, and I was able to move forward with the tools and suggestions she had given me on how to tackle this huge project. I was able to then go on and continue doing a lot of the work on my own.  And this is how it is sometimes in our businesses. Sometimes we need the support of others to help us get started on things that seem way too massive or challenging to start alone, or if we do it takes us way longer than it might have if we took advantage of the support we could have.  Therefore, episode 111 of the podcast talks about 4 problems that a faith-based mastermind might help you overcome. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/111 Request an Invite to the upLIFT Open House! Learn more about the upLIFT Mentormind Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Do you ever stress about how you're presenting yourself as an online service provider? Have you felt self-conscious or nervous before hopping on a zoom call? Maybe you get uncomfortable having to be in front of the camera when it's time for new headshots for your business.  In today's conversation, you're going to hear from my guest Camille Levi, and we are going to be chatting all about how to show up with more confidence on camera. Camille will share her testimony, share her passion for helping women feel more confident in their work, and how she marries it all in her work with her company BA Makeup. If you've ever wondered how to show up more polished or professionally online, or in front of the camera, Camille will be your point person to help you show up as the most authentic version of yourself. She is passionate about highlighting our God-given beauty, and using makeup as a tool to look good, feel good, and have more energy in order to put our voices and work out into the world. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/110 Connect with Camille: Camille Levi is the owner of BA MAKEUP COMPANY, a professional hair and makeup team who specializes in empowering women to look and feel their best for all of life's most important events and occasions. Since 2013, we've served thousands of women by providing hair and makeup for weddings, photoshoots, family events, and beauty education. We believe all women are beautiful and we are passionate about teaching women how to be confident in their skin every single day. Beauty doesn't have to be difficult or confusing, we make it fun and achievable for everyone.   Website Instagram Facebook No Filter Necessary Course (Esther's Affiliate Link) Free Product Guide Download   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever wondered about what it takes to host a retreat? Do you have the urge to plan a retreat in the future? Maybe you've just always been curious about what it looks like to attend a retreat. Due to some personal things in my life along with the upLIFT Retreat I hosted in Gulf Shores, Alabama last week, you might have noticed that I took the last few weeks off from the podcast. But this week I'm back and so excited to share with you some behind-the-scenes stories and details from the upLIFT & Inspire mastermind retreat I hosted last week! I want to bring this to you, because some of you may be curious about what it's like to host a retreat, or you might be wondering what it was like to actually be at the retreat as an attendee. So, I wanted to peel back the curtain and give you an inside peek into the process of planning and the happenings at the retreat itself. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/109 Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever felt stuck in your business, but you're not sure why? Maybe you've tried all the business or marketing strategies and nothing is working. It could be that you need some help with your mindset or your heartset. In today's conversation, you're going to hear from my guest Heather Shriver Burns all about adjusting your mindset and heartset, and she'll share what all of our mindset and heartset issues typically boil down to. She's even going to give us a practical exercise to put into practice if we are feeling stuck. I was a guest on episode 157 of Heather's podcast, Seek First CEO, all about The Key to Effortlessly Build A Never Ending Pipeline of Clients, and you can check out that episode here! For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/108 Connect with Heather: Website Podcast Instagram 100 Biblical Declarations Freebie Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you been considering what it might look like to move from 1:1 work to more of a group program option? Maybe you're ready to scale your business, or you want to reach more people with your expertise. In my last episode, I shared with you the 5 benefits of moving from 1:1 work to group offers. So if you missed that episode and blog post, go back and listen to episode 106 before you dive into this topic. It will help give you a little bit of context before I discuss all about the mistakes that you might want to avoid when launching a group program. In this episode, I'll share all about the mistakes you want to avoid when creating or launching a group program. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/107 Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Do you feel tied down in your 1:1 client work? Do you ever feel burnt out on your work time, and wish you had more time freedom? Does your work ever feel a little monotonous? Maybe you're feeling the strain of the 1:1 client work you've been doing for a few years. You might know that you eventually want to be doing more teaching and coaching rather than implementing. Or your calendar is filling up with 1:1 coaching clients and you'd really like to have more time freedom. It could be that launching a group program would be a good fit for you. It might, as we talked about last week, help you to increase your income without burning out. But why a group coaching program? Why not something else, like a course or digital products? In episode 106 of the Christian Woman Business Podcast, I'm sharing with you the 6 Benefits of Moving from 1:1 Work to Group Work. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/106 Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

How can you increase your income without taking up more time? What do you do when you have income goals to hit, but you've got no more time to commit to your work during the week? Are you exhausted or feeling burnt out in your business in any way? Maybe you're a service provider, coach, or consultant, and you love the work you do. But there is a problem: you're out of time. You can't take on any more clients without burning the candle at both ends, and you're really ready for more free time, not less. But you also want to grow your income. Perhaps you have some goals you'd like to hit in 2023. Maybe you want to take your family on vacation, or pay off some debt, or cover college for your kids. In episode 105 of the podcast, I want to give you a few ideas and options for how to increase your income by leveraging your expertise and help you avoid burning out. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/105   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

What does it look like to leverage your expertise? What are some of the practical ways you can do this? Perhaps you've heard me talking about this topic in the last few podcasts, and you're wondering what it looks like in real life. In episode 104, I want to share with you my own journey of leveraging my expertise so that you can see some of the possibilities for yourself. If you have an expertise and you are working with clients in a 1:1 setting, there's only so many people you can reach. You are somewhat limited by time and the number of clients you can serve at one time. But as you develop and grow in your expertise, you may find that you want to expand your impact and grow your income.  In episode 104, I share with you a bit of my journey and the various ways I have done this over the past 7 years. Looking back, I can tell you that this is a bit messy. I was doing some of these things at the same time. Some of them worked really well, and others took longer to see results. Overall, I want to give you some ideas and help you to start to see the opportunities you may have that you're overlooking about how to leverage your expertise. Check out estherlittlefield.com/104 for the full show notes. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Do you ever struggle to see yourself as an expert in your field? Do those doubts, fears, or imposter syndrome creep into your thoughts? Maybe you are wondering if you should even listen to this episode or read this blog post where I'm talking about this concept of leveraging your expertise.  What do you do if you feel this way? What do you do if you are trying to build a business online and you don't consider yourself an expert? In this episode, I'll share with you a four-step exercise that will help you move forward, no matter what. The other day I was on a call with a bunch of women who are all part of the same mastermind. We were having a brainstorming call and we were discussing upcoming presentations that several of us had. In the midst of the discussion, a theme rose to the top: many of these brilliant women were concerned that their presentations would not be valuable enough. They didn't want to look stupid as compared to all the other people presenting at the same event. As I listened, all I could think was: but you are all so smart! You're all experts, and none of you are going to look dumb! The truth is, many times we don't see our own brilliance. We don't recognize our own areas of expertise, even when others do. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/103 Join the Workshop Are you ready to leverage your expertise and transfer it to a group program, course, or even a podcast interview?  The Results Code Workshop will help you create the foundational piece you need to have in place before you transition out of 1:1 work. You'll uncover your own unique Results Code (aka proprietary process) and craft it into a strong piece of marketing that will make it easier to sell (and teach) your offers.  Head here to grab your spot! This will be an interactive workshop that is sure to help you create an asset that will allow you to share your expertise and bring results to people beyond just your 1:1 clients! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever sensed God asking you to do something in your business that did not make sense on paper? What about when you know you have natural gifts that are bringing you results, but God is leading you to do something outside of your own abilities? In this conversation, I chat with Althea McIntyre about spirit-led sales, pricing, and transformational offers. Althea shares her journey to where she is today, including a season of struggling with doubt and unbelief as well as disobedience to God.  She shares how shifting into selling higher-ticket offers, which are transformational instead of transactional, is truly an issue of identity. She goes on to share reasons why Christian women struggle with sales and pricing, and 2 practical tips on how to begin shifting your identity and recognizing the value you bring to your clients. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/102 Mastermind With Other Christian Business Women: Connect with Jesus-loving business women in a beautiful, relaxing setting... all while discovering practical strategies that grow your impact and income. Join me at the Uplift & Inspire Mastermind Retreat. Click here for all the info on our upcoming retreat in March of 2023! Connect with Althea: Althea McIntyre, CPA, MSOD, CPCC, is the founder and CEO of Althea McIntyre International and the author of the upcoming book Spirit-Led Sales: How To Sell God's Way (™). She helps established Christ-Centered Female Entrepreneurs grow profitable Spirit-led businesses and become the business leader God created them to be by trusting God, owning their value, and enrolling ideal high-ticket clients the Spirit-led way. Website Youtube LinkedIn Facebook Work with Althea Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

What if this year was the year that you decided to leverage your expertise? What if you could embrace the way God has gifted you and the knowledge, the experience, the training, and the investments you've made that have led you to where you are today? And what if you stopped holding back on how you're building your business, and you really decided to leverage what you've accomplished up to this point and stepped into that expert status? I believe that you have the power to impact and influence culture. As Christians, I believe it's not just our opportunity, but it's our responsibility to do this. Instead of just going along with the things that culture is throwing at us and that the world around us accepts as normal, such as the practices and business strategies that are out there, we as Christian business women can actually create, innovate, produce things, and do things differently than the world does around us. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/101 Mastermind With Other Christian Business Women: Connect with Jesus-loving business women in a beautiful, relaxing setting... all while discovering practical strategies that grow your impact and income. Join me at the Uplift & Inspire Mastermind Retreat. Click here for all the info on our upcoming retreat in March of 2023! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of my business? What works and what doesn't? The wins and losses? I think it's so important to hear the real truth about someone's business in order to get the whole story and the full picture. After an unplanned hiatus at the end of 2022, I am back and thrilled to share new content with you this year! To kick off this year, I'm taking a step back and letting you have a peek inside my business with a full Year in Review for episode 100 of the podcast. I did this last year and I know that most people enjoy hearing a bit of the “behind the scenes” kind of content.  And as you know, I am pretty honest about business and don't want you to get false ideas about what it's like building an online biz. I know a lot of the stories that we hear in the online space are all about the wins and celebrations, but I also think it's important for people to be honest about the hard work that they put in, the money that they invest, and all the other things that go into running a business online.  So today I'll share what worked, what didn't work, some lessons I've learned, and what's going to be both changing and staying the same in my business this coming year. For full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/100 Mastermind With Other Christian Business Women: Connect with Jesus-loving business women in a beautiful, relaxing setting... all while discovering practical strategies that grow your impact and income. Join me at the Uplift & Inspire Mastermind Retreat. Click here for all the info on our upcoming retreat in March of 2023! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

If you're a regular listener of the Christian Woman Business Podcast, maybe you've been wondering what happened to the show? You might have noticed that I released episode 99 on Nov. 3rd, and then I have been MIA since. Now, this is a seasonal podcast and I have taken breaks in the past. But I usually tell you about those breaks, and this time, I just ghosted you. So here's the deal - I have had a major life situation going on, and I simply have not had the capacity to get new episodes out since that first episode in November. One thing I've learned in the past several weeks, more than ever before, is that there's one thing you MUST protect when you are in business: and it's yourself. I had to make soem really hard decisions, and one of those was putting both of my podcasts on hold for a time.  At this point, my hope is to have new episodes releasing in the new year, but that is not definite. Be sure to jump onto my email list if you want the most up to date info. In the meantime, I want to share with you a couple episodes I recommend that you check out, especially as we are currently in December of 2022 and preparing for a new year. Episode 61: 4 Steps to Goal Setting & Creating Your Annual Plan for Your Business Episode 79: Why You Need a Winning Vision & How to Create One for Your Business with Sonita Reese Episode 94: Changing the Game: Real Life Stories from Real Women in Business Perhaps you feel ready for a change in your business in 2023. Maybe you've been seeing consistent income and you're ready to elevate what you are doing and have a business that THRIVES and allows you to live your ideal life. I want to invite you to consider joining us inside of my upLIFT Mentormind. upLIFT is full of incredible women who will support you in addition to the marketing strategy and business coaching I will provide you. Click here to learn more about upLIFT and apply today.

What do you do when your business has grown and you are maxed out on time? How can you take the process and the transformation you offer as an individual consultant, service provider, or coach and serve more people? Listen in to this strategy session for some ideas you may not have considered. In this strategy session, you'll hear from my friend Laura Howe. Laura is the founder of Hope Made Strong, and she has a consulting business working with churches. She came to me with an issue in her business, and we sat down to work it out together. We talk about what to do when you've gotten your business to the point where you're getting clients, but you're running out of time. Without more time, you can't really serve more people, but you would like to potentially earn more, or at least free up some of your time. She and I hash out what the options are when you're in this sort of situation, and some practical steps for moving forward with a solid game plan. If you enjoyed my conversation with Laura and want to know how you can join my upLIFT Mentormind that she mentioned was so helpful to her, head to https://upliftmentormind.com/ to check out your options for joining! I'd love to have you. If you're interested in a 1:1 strategy session like you heard with Laura, head here to check out your options. The space on these is incredibly limited because most of my time is spent serving my clients in upLIFT and other programs, but I encourage you to check out the link to see if this might be a good fit for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode at https://estherlittlefield.com/99 Connect with Laura: Website Instagram Facebook Care Ministry Podcast Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

You've got a website and your social media is going, but you're not seeing discovery calls being booked. Or maybe you're getting discovery calls, but you're having conversations with people and they don't seem to be moving forward to working with you. If anything above resonated with you, it might be that you need to make some changes in your messaging. There are a few key ways in this episode that I share about making changes in your messaging to help you get more clients.   I recently saw an ad on Facebook in which there was a huge messaging disconnect in the ad copy and what the promise was for this particular product, and what the image was representing. This sparked an idea in me to share with you a little bit more in depth about this concept. The last few episodes have been about bringing in consistent clients so that you can earn consistent income. Check them out if you missed them: Episode 96: 2 ​​Overlooked Habits in Order to Consistently Bring in Clients  Episode 97: The Fastest Way to Earn an Income Online This conversation is going to wrap up this mini-series on the idea of consistent clients by talking about 3 key things your messaging must do if you want to have more clients or customers. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/98 Focus to Fund is open October 27-Nov 1, 2022. Grab your spot now before it's too late; if it's after Nov. 1st, you can hop on the wait list. Focus to Fund is your simple path to consistent income. It's perfect for Christian women, service providers, coaches and consultants who want to stop spinning their wheels and start generating consistent steady income. Inside the program, you will learn how to create consistent income by implementing my focused business framework. I can't wait to see you there! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Are you looking to bring in some quick cash into your business? Are you tired of waiting weeks or months for another client to sign on? Let's chat about how you can bring in income the fastest way. Maybe you haven't quite hit your income goals for this year yet. Maybe you've been in business for months or even years, and there have been a few clients that have dropped off and you're needing a cash injection. Or, maybe you just haven't quite gotten the ball rolling enough to bring in that consistent income on a regular basis. I'm here to help! The number one way to make a living on the internet is to do one simple thing: solve someone's problem! There are various ways to solve someone's problem, but the fastest way to earn money is to solve someone's problem with a done-for-you solution. In this episode, I'm going to chat with you about why that is and give you some ideas to incorporate a done-for-you solution even if you are a coach! For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/97 If you need help creating a stellar offer that solves someone's specific problem in a way that makes it easy for them to say yes, I want to invite you to join my FREE Consistent Clients Challenge! It's going to be 4 days of free training, plus a bonus day where I am going to audit a few people's offers. Head on over to consistentclientschallenge.com to join me in the challenge that is starting on October 24th! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Do you struggle to bring in clients or customers consistently in your business? Maybe you know you have a really thoughtful and amazing product, but you're not making a ton of sales on it. You know you want and need to bring in clients consistently, but how exactly do you do this? Whether you've been in business for two weeks, or for five years, you need clients in order to keep the cash flow going. In this episode, I'm going to share 2 habits you might be overlooking in your business that will make it possible to bring clients in every single month. Most goals are not accomplished with one or two action steps. Instead, they are the result of the many small changes over time. Often those changes come because of habits. So I'm going to help you deep dive into 2 habits that you should have if you want to have consistent clients and consistent income in your business. For the full show notes, visit https://estherlittlefield.com/96 FREE Consistent Clients Challenge This is an opportunity for you to get some free training from me and to hear exactly some specific strategies that will help you to bring in clients consistently, along with how to build some of these relationships and get the opportunities to talk with other people. Even if you've participated in one of these challenges before, I'm inviting you to join me again, or to join me for the very first time! I would love for you to join me for 4 days of free training, plus a special bonus day where I am going to do audits of one of the most important parts of bringing in clients: your offer. Head to consistentclientschallenge.com to grab your free spot! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever felt like you have to sell your soul to social media in order to grow your platform? Or dreamed of what it might be like to sustain your biz while kissing social media goodbye? In this episode of the podcast, I talk with podcaster Stef Gass about what it takes to grow a business without social media. She shares vulnerably about her rise to network marketing success, her journey to hitting a rock bottom of sorts, and the way God used that challenging time to bring about a thriving business for Stef. She chats all about the ins and outs of creating a business by surrendering everything to God, and shares the importance of trusting Him with all aspects of your business. A major aspect Stef trusted God with in her business was removing social media from her business. While she still has a team member post weekly updates, she has completely removed herself from the process. Now Steff is passionate about exchanging the 1:1 platform usage of social media to a 1:many approach through podcasting. Throughout our conversation, she shares the depth and richness that podcasting can bring to a business and how it's not only possible, but is an essential way for business to grow and thrive. Her knowledge, insight, and lessons learned have proven Stef as an expert in the podcasting arena, and I am thrilled to share her tips and stories with you! She's certainly an inspiration for what your business could look like if you find yourself burnt out and tired of the social media hustle these days. Even if you're not, you're sure to find inspiration from her stories and ways of doing business! For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/95. Connect with Stef: Website Podcast Workshop- “Grow an Organic Business Using Podcasting in Less Than Two Hours a Week” Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you been thinking about how you can elevate scale or pivot your business? Maybe you've heard some strategies on how to do so. But you're wondering: what does this actually look like in real life? In this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing with you examples of women who have taken steps to elevate, pivot, or scale their businesses, and you'll hear directly from them how it has helped their businesses grow. In episode 92 I gave you the signs that it might be time to elevate, pivot, or scale your business such as being maxed on time or feeling burnt out on what you are doing. And in episode 93, we talked about some strategies on how you can actually step up and elevate your biz. Today, I want to share with you some real-life examples of what it has looked like for my clients to pivot, elevate, or scale their businesses. You'll hear directly from women who have been or are currently members of my upLIFT Mentormind. If you've been thinking about upLIFT and you've attended my info session (or perhaps you're planning to attend it), I hope this will give you a picture of what it's like to work with me as you create your own version of your thriving business. If you are curious about upLIFT, head over to upliftmentormind.com/info to jump into the session and learn more! For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/94 Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you prayed, journaled, and reflected on where you are at, asking for God's guidance on what your next business step is? Have you landed on YES, it IS time to elevate your business?! If so, stick around for specific strategies that will help you do so. In this episode, I'm going to give you 5 strategies to help you elevate your business. These are the exact strategies I use with my upLIFT Mentormind clients! If you haven't already listened, check out the previous episode on the 5 Signs it's Time to Elevate, Pivot, or Scale your Business. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/93 Grab your spot for the upLIFT Info Session: https://upliftmentormind.com/info Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

How do you know if it's time to make a change in your business or if you simply need to stay consistent with what you are doing? How can you discern if that discontentment is justified or if it's simply shiny object syndrome? Many times when I'm chatting with friends or my coaching students, one question tends to come up over and over: ‘Is it time to elevate, pivot, or scale my business?' Perhaps you see a friend find incredible success with a business change, or maybe you're just bored with what you're doing in your own business right now and you're not sure why. There are several things to consider before making a decision about altering your business. For the full show notes for this episode visit estherlittlefield.com/92 Join the upLIFT Info Session: Join me for The UpLIFT Path To A Thriving Business: Behind the scenes of my exclusive mastermind + coaching program for Christian business women. The session will be geared towards Christian women service providers, coaches/consultants, or course creators with an established online business who... Are maxed out on time but want to continue to grow their revenue Looking for a place where you belong as a Jesus-loving business woman Hitting income goals but want more time freedom Happy with revenue but not loving your business Burnt out on 1:1 work and want another way to earn income Feeling God leading you to a more specific niche or offer Have a bigger vision for their business and need guidance on how to get there Save your spot here: https://upliftmentormind.com/info Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Is there one thing you can do that will allow you to avoid distraction and accelerate your business growth? How does faith impact your decision making in business? And are Facebook Ads still a good way to increase your visibility and grow your business, even though they've gotten more complicated and expensive in recent years? In this conversation, you'll hear from Adrienne Richardson, the owner and founder of Powerplay Media. She is the Facebook Ad Strategist running campaigns for many of the ads you see on Facebook every day. Whether you are running Facebook ads now or you plan to in the future, you will learn so much from Adrienne! At the end of our conversation, we discuss Adrienne's upcoming free training, Ad Camp. I'm an affiliate for this, so if you are seeing this before August 29th, 2022, be sure to sign up for the Ad Camp which is going to be totally free! For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/91 Please that this will be the last episode in this season of the podcast. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to know when the next season will air! I hope to see you inside my free FB group or over on Instagram. Connect with Adrienne: Instagram - @adrienne_richardson_ Ad Camp hosted by Adrienne   Adrienne Richardson is the owner and founder of Powerplay Media. She is the Facebook Ad Strategist running campaigns for many of the ads you see on Facebook every day. She has spent more than 9 years and over $15 Million in ad spend mastering the Art and Science of using Facebook Ads to generate more than 450,000 leads and $75,000,000 in sales for her clients. She has helped over 6,000 high-level business owners create marketing strategies that allow their business to exponentially grow their revenue and impact in the world. She has worked with some of the top names like Digital Marketer, Pete Vargas, Russ Ruffino, BossBabe, Michael Hyatt, Jen Gottlieb & Chris Winfield, Shanda Sumpter, Kendall Summerhawk, Emily Williams, Selena Soo, Bethany Hamilton, ThinkMedia and many more.   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Does it make sense to invest hundreds or thousands of dollars to attend an in-person event when you can now participate in most of them virtually? And is there an ROI on attending something in real life, rather than staying at home and participating online? In this episode, I'm sharing why I think in-person events are absolutely a valuable investment for your business. I'm going to give you some specific reasons why I think they are worth the money, even though you can participate in so many amazing events online.  I am a huge proponent of building connections and relationships online, but there's still something unique and special about gathering in person. I'll share with you a few of the specific things that you can get from an in-person event that you don't get from attending virtually. For full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/90 Check out my upcoming Uplift & Inspire Mastermind Retreat for Christian women: https://estherlittlefield.com/retreat Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever sensed God asking you to do something in your business that didn't make sense at the time? And how can you make sure you're making a wise decision about investments that you make in your business?  In this episode, you'll hear a conversation that shines a light on a member of my community, Mary Snyder. Mary coaches Christian women speakers who are looking to move forward in their careers and create messages that make a difference. She also hosts the Take The Stage Podcast. In this conversation, you're going to hear how Mary started her business to help speakers, including why she didn't think she would be the one to start it, and how it began at the most inopportune time.  Mary shares how following God's leading and trusting Him for the outcome has become a key in her life and her business. Mary also shares about the tension you must hold as a speaker, and what you have to know in order to get booked to speak. Finally, Mary shares about her hesitancy to join the upLIFT Mentormind, and the ROI she has received since joining. She talks about how being part of the faith-based program has made such a difference for her and how it's been a different experience from other programs she's been a part of.  For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/89 If you're considering joining a higher level program such as upLIFT, I have a free resource for you! Check out my resource: 10 questions to ask before joining a mastermind. This resource will help you decide what type of program you're looking for and the types of questions you should consider when you're looking at a program. Connect with Mary: Mary Snyder is a speaker, speaker coach, author,  event planner and tour producer with over 20 years in the Christian events industry.  She has been on the stage, behind the stage and booked & coached some of the most influential speakers of our time.  Tapping into her unique combination of speaker skills and event planner experience, Mary shares her knowledge and experience with speakers who are looking to start or grow their speaking career.  Mary's weekly podcast, Take the Stage, is one of the places you'll find her sharing insights and tips of speaking.  She is also the founder of Activate Your Speaking Career - a digital course that equips a speaker to go from overwhelmed and intimidated to confident and equipped.  Find out more about Mary at www.maryrsnyder.com  Website Speaker Quiz Take the Stage Podcast Take the Stage Speakers Facebook Group   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

What do you need in order to have a great launch? Is there a formula for guaranteed success? Or is it all just one big shot in the dark every time you launch? In this episode of the podcast, we are wrapping up our little mini-series on launching with a special episode. You'll hear a conversation between my friend Christa Hutchins and me all about how to have your best launch ever.  And no, we don't believe there is a formula for guaranteed success in a launch. But it ALSO does not have to be a complete shot in the dark. We are going to share with you 3 essentials to having your best launch ever, including one that you may have overlooked in the past. Don't miss signing up for Level Up Your Launch LIVE here! For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/88   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

You can have the most incredible launch strategy and the best launch plan ever. You can have an engaged community ready to hear from you about your new offer, but if you make this mistake, your launch still might flop. Find out the number one mistake you should avoid in your next launch. Maybe you know you want to launch something. Maybe you're thinking about putting out a course or group program or membership into the world. Perhaps you listened to episode 85 of this podcast or Christa's episode about launch timeframes and you've realized you probably should plan for a fall launch so you're not stressing and trying to do too much this summer. Before you go much further in your launch planning and prep, I want to talk to you about the number one mistake I see people make when they launch. I'm going to share that mistake with you, along with a few others, and give you a few tips on how you can avoid it for yourself. For full show notes visit https://estherlittlefield.com/87   If you're feeling like you're not sure how to do this or where to start, I have good news!  My friend Christa Hutchins and I are going to be running an 8 week LIVE Guided experience this summer through Level Up Your Launch.  As part of that program I'll be sharing a Confident Offer Masterclass, walking you through my Confident Offer Template and helping you make sure the offer you are going to sell in your launch is going to be compelling to your potential customers! The doors are going to open for this program the week of July 17th, so make sure you are on our email list so you're the first to know! The best way to do this is to grab our free resource, the Pre-Launch Assessment, that will help you determine if you are ready to launch.   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever wondered what you should do if you're maxed out on time as a coach or service provider but you still want to serve more people and continue sharing your message? Additionally, how can you figure out the path forward to adding a new stream of income in your business? In this episode, I continue in my series on launching but with a strategy session with my friend Katelyn. She's an ADHD coach and she empowers, educates, and encourages kids with ADHD (and their families). Katelyn came to me because she needed help figuring out how to move forward on an idea of launching a course. In this strategy session, you'll hear us discuss how she's currently making money in her business, what she has going on for content and an audience, and how she can take the next steps towards launching. If you've ever felt like you really want to transition from 1:1 work to 1:many, or want to launch a course or a group coaching program, this is a perfect episode for you! You'll hear why I think Katelyn is ready for this and the #1 thing she needs to do first. Now if you're considering launching something, you might need to determine if you're actually ready to do so first. That's why my friend Christa and I developed the Pre-Launch Assessment. You can grab it at the link in the show notes, and it will help you determine if YOU are ready to take the next step to launching something new! Get the FREE Resource here!   For the full show notes, visit https://estherlittlefield.com/86   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Does the word launching cause you to break out in hives? Are you ever confused about whether you need a challenge or a webinar, or whether you should create something evergreen or have an open and closed cart launch? In today's episode, I am going to talk all about launching and help you gain some clarity about this often confusing conversation. And I'm even going to share with you a resource that will help you determine if you're ready to launch something in your business. For the full show notes for this episode, head over to estherlittlefield.com/85. Are you ready to launch? Don't miss the resource my friend Christa Hutchins and I have put together that will help you assess if you are ready to launch. We're going to give you more details than what I just hit on here. It is a checklist that you can go through and figure out where you are at and if your business is ready to put something out and do a launch.  Get the free resource here! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever felt like you just can't accomplish all the things in your business? Do you ever hesitate to ask for help when you can't figure out how to move forward? Here's the truth. You're not meant to do it on your own. Listen to this conversation to find out why leaning on other people's gifts will help you grow your business. In this episode, you're going to hear a conversation that shines a light on a member of my community. I'm talking with my friend Angie Likens. Angie is the founder of the Proclaim Truth Conference and Proclaim Truth Organization and the Abide Box. Now Angie shares all about her business, how her faith impacts her business, and how she has learned the value of leaning on other people's gifts and asking for help in order to grow her business. In addition, Angie is going to share why she joined my upLIFT mentor mind, how a ‘no'  turned into a ‘yes' because of our relationship, and how our in-person retreat impacted her. For full show notes visit estherlittlefield.com/84 Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Do you ever wish you could earn more, but you don't want to give up more of your time? If you've maxed out your time, or don't want to take on more clients, but want to increase your revenue, listen in for 2 specific strategies that may help you do so. In this episode, I want to chat with you about an issue that many of the clients and students I've worked with have and one that I have faced in the past too. At the beginning of my business, I was a VA offering all kinds of services. I had website design, Pinterest services, tech services, social media support, graphics, and more. It was A LOT. I had hired a couple of subcontractors to help me because I couldn't keep up with it all myself. But even with the subcontractors in place, I still was working nights and weekends many times. I was at a point where I wanted to grow my income, but I really had no more time to give. I couldn't take on more clients unless I added to my team, and I wasn't really sure I wanted to do that. I had to figure out a way to do so without adding to my workload. In this episode, I'll share the 2 strategies that I implemented and some tips for doing so yourself! These are not things I came up with myself, but many times when I talk to my clients about these ideas, they find them incredibly helpful! For full show notes visit estherlittlefield.com/83   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

How do you develop loyal customers and clients in your business? One way is by overdelivering. But what exactly does over delivering mean? Is it possible to over deliver by actually doing less? In this episode, you'll hear from Julie Stoian, my own personal business mentor and coach. We chat all about how to over deliver by providing less content or less services. Julie provides so many powerful insights in this conversation, so if you're a service provider, coach, or course creator this conversation is for you. You will also hear one way Julie impacted me at the beginning of my business journey.  If you're wondering if it's time for you to create a course or a group program, or if you are looking for some way to generate recurring revenue, take my Biz Focus Quiz. This will help you know where you should be focusing right now in your business. Generally speaking, if you get the results of ‘uplevel' or ‘scale' it might be time for you to create a course! DM me on Instagram with your biz results or any questions you have! I'd love to chat!   For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/82   Connect with Julie: Website Instagram Funnel Gorgeous   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

What comes to mind when I say the words ‘passive income'? Do you picture yourself on the beach sipping a cold beverage while reading a favorite book? Do you think about things like ‘making money in your sleep' or spending a dollar and making two? In this episode, I want to share with you the truth about passive income and what you might need to pursue instead. If you've been around in the online space for more than a minute, you've probably heard the term ‘passive income.' You may have even dreamt about this glorious sounding dream of bringing in money overnight, making sales in your sleep, and having enough income to go on a month-long vacation to the Bahamas while your business runs along seamlessly at home. This episode will bring some truth talk about this idea of passive income, and share with you a few things I've learned in the 7+ years that I've been building an online business. AND I'm going to share with you another option that might be better for you to consider depending on your stage and phase of business. If you don't currently have recurring revenue in your business and you want it, consider exploring these options. Of course, each business is different and the offer you create needs to align with your other programs and services. Figuring this out and helping you create recurring revenue is something that I work with my clients on inside of my upLIFT Mentormind. If you're at a place where you are already bringing in consistent revenue, but you'd like to uplevel what you are doing or create more time freedom, have more alignment, and be surrounded by fellow Christian women building an online business, then I'd love to invite you to check out upLIFT here. For full show notes visit estherlittlefield.com/81   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever considered ditching social media, but you're not sure if you can grow your business without it? Do you ever feel consumed by all the time it takes to show up on social and you're ready for a change?  If you relate to those feelings in any way, this episode will offer some fresh perspective and clarity as you figure out your own best approach to using social media in your business. If social media ever feels consuming for you, you might have wondered this question: Is it possible to grow a business without social media? If so, how? And even if it's possible, should you? Social media has so many good things about it, but it obviously also comes with some negative aspects as well. We all have our own ways we approach social media and how we use it to scale and grow our business, connect with others, network, and more. This episode will explore some of those aspects and help you consider how to best use social media for your personal business. If you want to focus on a content platform that will have long-lasting benefits for you, I want to encourage you to check out my ‘Podcast in a Weekend' mini-course. This mini-course will give you the strategy and the shortcuts to create a  podcast that will allow you to grow your business.  For full show notes visit estherlittlefield.com/80 Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Would you like to have more clarity, more energy, and a higher return on investment in your business? Would you like yourself (and your team, if you have one) to stop second-guessing your decisions, struggling to be excited about your work, and bouncing from idea to idea? You might need to create a winning vision for your business. In this episode you're going to learn what this looks like and how to create a vision for your business.  In episode 79 I am talking with Sonita Reese, a member in my upLIFT Mentormind. She is an expert in teaching entrepreneurs how to create a mission, a vision, and values for their business. She gives a framework for how to create a winning vision and shares why it's so important to have one.  For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/79. Want to be a part of a special workshop run by Sonita to learn how to create your own vision for your business? Join my Focus to Fund Course to get access to this special bonus workshop around creating a vision! Focus to Fund is a 10 Week online course for the Christian online business owner who is tired of spinning her wheels and is ready to start generating consistent income. It is open through April 22, 2022! Note: This is the last episode in this season! There will be a little break after this episode, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on episodes when I return. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

What if there was one skill that would transform your business? What if you could shift from confusion and spinning your wheels to traction and consistent income? Learn what it is and 4 benefits of this skill in today's episode. Full show notes here: https://estherlittlefield.com/78 We've been in a series about consistent income over the past few weeks. I talked to you about the key ingredients to consistent income in episode 76 and then Biblical money mindset in episode 77. Most of the women I talk to want consistent income, but some of them are struggling to get there.  Here's why: There are hundreds of voices sharing their advice about how you should build an online business and it's hard to figure out who to follow; so sometimes you get paralyzed OR you try to patchwork a bunch of different tactics and approaches You might be multi passionate and you are FULL of ideas and potential ways to share your expertise - and you struggle with picking something - you want to do all the things or you fear choosing the WRONG thing You don't have a path to follow that allows you to stay aligned with your faith and values and reach your financial goals. So instead you feel like you are just spinning your wheels and going nowhere. It's no surprise that the majority of people who start an online business end up throwing in the towel. So what is the antidote to spinning your wheels, feeling scattered and trying to do all the things to grow your business, and jumping from idea to idea, thinking that the next one surely will be the one that takes off? What is the solution to finally earning consistent income in your business? Here's the truth: Creating consistent income in your business is not rocket science. But it does take one thing: FOCUS.  For the 4 benefits of focusing in your business, check out the full show notes for this episode: https://estherlittlefield.com/78

What does the Bible say about money? And how can we operate our businesses (and our lives) in a way that aligns with this truth? Today, we're going to chat about developing a Biblical money mindset as Christian women entrepreneurs.   What the world teaches doesn't always line up with our Christian values.  Sometimes even ‘Christian' coaches talk about money and misuse Scripture or pull things out of context. Some of what the world teaches as it relates to a money mindset has elements of truth and some of what Christian leaders and coaches teach do line up with truth. It is so important to practice discernment as it relates to these issues. I'm going to share my thoughts and a few of my own money experiences, but as with everything, I want you to study for yourself and use discernment when it comes to this issue of developing a Biblical money mindset.  For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/77.    Join the Consistent Clients Challenge: https://consistentclientschallenge.com/   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to creating consistent income in your business? Or maybe you're frustrated that your income is up and down and you really want it to be a steady stream? I've got some tips just for you today. Most of my clients and women in my community want one thing: consistent income. When you have consistent income, it will give you more flexibility and freedom, it can relieve some stress, and it can help pay the bills! But how do you get consistent income? What do you need in order to bring income into your business on a regular basis? For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/76. Join the Consistent Clients Challenge: https://consistentclientschallenge.com/ Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever wondered how to take something you are passionate about and turn it into a business? Do you ever struggle knowing which projects to tackle in your business or how to respond to criticism about what you are doing?   In this episode, you'll hear from Cyndee Ownbey, Women's Ministry Toolbox founder, about how she turned her calling from God supporting women's ministry leaders into a business. Cyndee shares how in the face of a few struggles, she managed to create a course for women's ministry using her unique process and approach.   Cyndee also shares how the upLIFT Mentormind impacted her business and allowed her to do things she may not have done on her own. In addition, she tells us how she's been able to see connection and growth play a huge role in her success.   For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/75. For information about the upLIFT Mentormind, visit https://upliftmentormind.com/ Connect with Cyndee: Website Free download: 21 Ways to Pray for the Women in your Small Group

When's the last time you attended or hosted an event for your business? Have you ever wondered if it's worth the investment to attend a conference or even host your own event? Today I'm sharing some of my takeaways from both hosting my first retreat and attending a business event. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/74 (coming soon). For more information about the upLIFT Mentormind, visit https://upliftmentormind.com/info