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Local to North Houston? Join us in-person at The Leaders' Table. All networking event details + RSVP are located here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen Want The Leaders' Table to come to YOUR city? We're tracking where women want The Leaders' Table Next so tell us where you are from here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/bringtlttomycity Looking to connect with more Christian Women in Business? Join my free community online here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community What does the Bible say about competition in business? Lindsay Fletcher shares how comparing her early business journey to women who were much further along led to discouragement and envy—and how a closer look at Scripture changed her perspective. In Luke 5, two fishing crews working the same waters become partners when Jesus provides an abundant catch. Lindsay reflects on what that story can teach us about biblical leadership, collaboration, and scarcity in business. She also discusses why partnership requires discernment, how to respond when generosity isn’t returned, and one practical step toward a healthier business relationship. The episode also briefly follows up on last week’s conversation about AI and the guardrails Lindsay is setting for its use in her business. In this episode: Recognize how comparing your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty can fuel envy.Explore the fishing crews’ partnership in Luke 5 and the abundance shared by both boats.Consider how your words and attitudes reveal a scarcity mindset.Learn why trust and discernment matter when choosing business partners.Take one step toward collaboration with someone in your industry. Questions explored: What does Scripture say about competing with other women in business?How can you stop comparing your business to someone further ahead?Should you refer clients to someone in your own industry?How can you move past a scarcity mindset in business? Lindsay Fletcher is the founder of The Leaders’ Table, where Christian women in North Houston build their businesses on biblical principles, together. Let's connect on Social Media! Instagram - https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Local to North Houston? Join us in-person at The Leaders' Table. All networking event details + RSVP are located here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen Want The Leaders' Table to come to YOUR city? We're tracking where women want The Leaders' Table Next so tell us where you are from here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/bringtlttomycity Looking to connect with more Christian Women in Business? Join my free community online here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community AI guardrails for Christian business owners start before you ever type a prompt. In this episode, Lindsay talks with Misty Phillip about using AI as a tool in your business without handing over your data, your voice, or your discernment. Misty is COO of Trilogy Works, co-author of the #1 new release Upskill or Die, and author of The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age: Why Christians Must Discern AI. She and her husband own an advisory firm specializing in cybersecurity and AI. She explains why so many Christians end up in one of two camps, either afraid of AI or "running with scissors," and why pulling back leaves the technology to people who won't honor God with it. We cover what you should never put into AI (personal identifying information, medical and financial records, client data), the deepfake of a bank CEO her husband built in a couple of hours for a security exercise, and the time Google's AI described a Scripture passage so loosely it bordered on fabrication. Lindsay also admits what happened after an AI bootcamp, when the tool kept offering to make one more thing. Misty's answer is simple: your guardrails are only as strong as your convictions. Decide what you believe about AI and what you'll let it do before you ever prompt, the way Daniel decided before he sat down at the king's table. Questions we get into: What should you never put into ChatGPT or Claude?How should Christians use AI in their business?How do you use AI without losing your own voice?Should pastors use AI to write sermons? Lindsay Fletcher leads The Leaders' Table, a business network for Christian women in North Houston. Book giveaway: Want a copy of The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age? Listen all the way to the end of the episode for instructions! Find Misty at mistyphillip.com, where you can join her newsletter, and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn as Misty Phillip. Let's connect on Social Media! Instagram - https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Local to North Houston? Join us in-person at The Leaders' Table. All networking event details + RSVP are located here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen Want The Leaders' Table to come to YOUR city? We're tracking where women want The Leaders' Table Next so tell us where you are from here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/bringtlttomycity Looking to connect with more Christian Women in Business? Join my free community online here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community When people don't understand the vision God gave you, it's tempting to shrink it until it's easier to explain. This solo episode is for Christian women in business who are building something the people around them can't see yet. It's also for anyone who's tired of wondering whether the pushback she's getting is wisdom or just someone else's fear. Lindsay starts with a story from a recent Leaders' Table event. A member had just found out that friends were asking behind her back, "Who does she think she is?" From there, Lindsay gets honest about her own version of this. She knew she was supposed to build a business network for Christian women. Instead she started a general Facebook group that never mentioned faith, a watered-down yes she kept up for close to two years. She explains how she now tells wise counsel apart from asking for permission, why she doesn't share an early vision with everyone, and what Habakkuk 2:2 does and doesn't mean for business owners. The second half covers why expansion usually requires elimination. That includes laying down the sales workshops she's good at, and turning down a speaking spot at an online summit this week. The short answer: someone questioning your strategy is different from someone questioning your calling. Listen hard to the first. If the vision lines up with Scripture, it doesn't need a committee's approval. Questions we get into: How do I know if my business vision is from God or my ego?What's the difference between wise counsel and seeking permission?How do I say no to a good opportunity without feeling like I'm falling behind? The Leaders' Table is a Christian women's business network in North Houston, founded by Lindsay Fletcher in 2026, with chapters in Spring, Conroe, and The Woodlands. Christian women in business, God-given vision, wise counsel, faith and business, saying no to opportunities, women business owners, Habakkuk 2:2, North Houston Let's connect on Social Media! Instagram - https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co

In this episode of The Leaders' Table Podcast, Lindsay Fletcher challenges Christian women in business to rethink what it means to be a leader. Whether or not you have a team, leadership means stewardship, influence, courage, and faithfulness in managing what God has entrusted to you. Lindsay explores biblical principles, self-leadership, and the responsibilities that come with influence, encouraging you to become the leader you are meant to be now, not someday. Not just saying you own a faith based business, but living it out daily.    Local to North Houston? You're invited to join us at The Leaders' Table, Networking for Christian Female Founders & Women in Business.  Meeting details, locations, and to RSVP, click here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Listening from afar?  Join our free online community for Christian Women in Business: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community

In this episode of The Leaders' Table Podcast, Lindsay Fletcher challenges the common refrain among Christian women in business: that what’s missing is another strategy. Instead, she invites us to consider that the real issue might be a discipline problem. We often scramble for new offers, marketing tactics, or platforms, mistaking frantic activity for productivity. Lindsay digs into the connection between faith, discipline, stewardship, and leadership, grounded in 2 Timothy 1:7, which reminds us God has given us power, love, and self-discipline. Hear why vision demands discipline, motivation alone won’t sustain a business, and faithful leadership sometimes means showing up for the hard, ordinary work—sales calls, follow-ups, relationship building—even when excitement wanes. This conversation distinguishes necessary pivots from emotional reactions and urges patience for the seeds we’ve already sown to take root. Ultimately, it’s about who you’re becoming through the process of business building. Key Questions Explored: Are you pivoting out of fear or wisdom? Where might impatience be masquerading as a strategic change? What discipline do you need to faithfully lead what God has entrusted to you? Who are you becoming as you build your business? If you’re seeking more customers, revenue, or influence, this episode will help you reflect on developing the discipline to steward those blessings well instead of chasing constant new solutions.Follow the show for ongoing honest conversations about faith, leadership, money, stewardship, and growth for Christian women in business. Local to North Houston? RSVP for our next networking event in The Woodlands, TX here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen Listening from afar? Join our free online community of Christian Women in Business here:  https://lindsayfletcher.co/community

In this episode of The Leaders’ Table Podcast, Lindsay Fletcher sits down with three business friends—Jan Touchberry, Andee Hart, and Gabe Cox—for a candid conversation about money, pricing, profit, and the personal beliefs that Christian women bring to these decisions. We explore why pricing can feel so personal, especially when building a business around your own gifts and expertise. Together, we unpack the fear of raising prices, the struggle to value your own work, and the tension between serving well and charging appropriately. Beyond the challenges, we dive deep into a vital question: What if profitability actually expands our ability to serve others? Listen in as we clarify the difference between ministry and giving away your work, discuss how investment fosters client ownership, and reflect on what Scripture says about stewardship, gifts, and profitable work. Get practical insights on: Overcoming fear in pricingUnderstanding the real costs in your businessResearching the market to inform your pricingRaising your prices confidentlyManaging pricing for returning clientsBalancing capacity and profit margins This episode models real, respectful disagreement and deep reflection — because The Leaders’ Table is a place for honest conversation about money, leadership, stewardship, and faith-driven business growth. What You’ll Learn: Why pricing work can be a challenge for womenHow to separate personal feelings from pricing decisionsBiblical perspectives on work, profit, and generosityPractical strategies to set and raise pricesWhen to reconsider your pricingHow making money well amplifies your impact on family, community, and the Kingdom Join The Leaders’ Table: If you’re a Christian woman building a business with faith at the center and want to continue conversations like this, join our online community or meet us in person in North Houston. Together, we’re growing as wiser, stronger leaders who steward well whatever God entrusts to us. Join The Leaders' Table Online Community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community Join us in-person in North Houston for our next networking event. Meeting details + RSVP here: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen

Host Lindsay Fletcher announces a relaunch of the podcast as The Leader's Table, explaining the shift from solo teaching to conversational seasons focused on Christian women in business. She describes the community-driven goal of helping women become stronger leaders through faith-centered discussions on leadership, stewardship, money, sales, and relationships. Lindsay emphasizes thoughtful, seasonal conversations with local and expert guests, exploring cultural beliefs about ambition, influence, and the Proverbs 31 woman—encouraging listeners to consider who they are becoming while building their businesses.   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community   Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community   ____________________________________________ In this episode Lindsay Fletcher explains why consistency — not motivation — is the foundation of steady sales and sustainable business growth. She uses biblical encouragement, a farmer analogy, personal stories, and client examples to show how daily sales activities and follow-up plant seeds that eventually produce a harvest. Listeners will learn a practical mindset shift to decide and declare consistent sales habits, plus real-world steps to turn conversations into clients and grow their business with endurance and faith.   Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything the business experts tell you to do, but instead of feeling fulfilled, you feel exhausted? In this personal episode of Small Business Growth Tools, I'm stepping away from sales training and marketing strategy to share a lesson God has been teaching me over the past few months. After a season of nonstop launches, workshops, challenges, podcasting, YouTube, social media, and trying to "be everywhere," I realized something surprising: I had become the very business owner I've spent years encouraging others not to become. Somewhere along the way, I started believing that visibility meant I had to be everywhere. But visibility without purpose accomplishes nothing. In this episode, I share what happened when I stepped back, why I unfollowed some of the biggest names in my industry, and how returning to the vision God originally gave me completely changed my perspective. If you're a Christian woman in small business who feels tired, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly chasing the next marketing strategy, this conversation is for you. ____________________________________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Unlock powerful business growth strategies through smart tool use and automation in your small or local service-based business. In this episode, Lindsay chats with Danielle McGuinness, an online business manager (OBM) and automation expert, about the common pitfalls small business owners face when adding tools and how to avoid costly overlaps.  Learn how optimizing your existing tools and automating key processes like lead generation, onboarding, proposals, and offboarding can save time, reduce overwhelm, and create a consistent, excellent client experience. You’ll discover: Why blindly adding software can hurt your business growth strategies How local business owners can automate client intake, proposals, and payment processes efficiently Tips to maintain a personalized touch even with automation How to assess your current tools and avoid unnecessary expenses The role of automation in scaling service-based business growth If you're a small business owner looking for actionable ways to grow and streamline your business, this episode is packed with essential business growth tools and tips. Connect with  Danielle McGinnis at https://cuttingedgeoperations.com ---------- LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

What if the biggest thing holding you back in sales isn’t your pricing, offer, or marketing—but how you see yourself? In this episode, I share the key lessons from the first Sell With Confidence Challenge. After four days of live sales training, the women didn’t leave talking about scripts or closing techniques—they left talking about leadership. They learned to overcome awkwardness in sales conversations, to stop seeing sales as pressure and start seeing it as serving others. They discovered how to communicate their value confidently and guide people to decisions that genuinely help them. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: Why confidence comes from preparation, not personality The mindset shift that turns sales from “bothering” into serving Why many Christian women struggle more with permission than integrity How communication—not persuasion—is the missing link in sales Why leadership is the true skill behind successful selling How understanding buyer personalities transforms sales conversations Hear stories from women who shifted from feeling unprepared or pushy to becoming confident leaders in their sales journeys. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable asking for the sale, worried about being too pushy, or heard “I need to think about it” more times than you’d like, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: Confidence is built through preparation Sales is service—not pressure Communication is a leadership skill Buyers want guidance, not convincing Selling is really about leading LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

#1 Way Christian Women Can Double Sales Without More Leads ---------------------- You don’t need more leads to grow your business. You need better follow-through.  In this episode, I’m breaking down the number one way to double, triple, even 10X your sales—and it has nothing to do with posting more, marketing more, or chasing more people. It’s follow-up. And before you brush that off like you’ve heard it before… I want you to really see what this is costing you. On average, only about 2% of sales happen in the first conversation. That means 98% of your potential clients don’t say yes right away. And 80% of those people? They need 5 to 12 follow-ups before they decide. Most of you are stopping after the first conversation, or worse, you’re ending with “let me know if you have any questions” and putting the responsibility on them. That’s where the sale dies. In this episode, I walk you through a simple numbers breakdown that shows exactly how you’re leaving money on the table. We look at what happens when 100 people contact your business and you only rely on first conversations. And then what happens when you follow up just once… and then twice. The difference is not small. In this example, it’s the difference between $200 and $600 with just two follow-ups. That’s not a marketing or leads problem. This is a follow-up problem.  Most small business owners have never learned to sell, so they don't know how to set themselves up for expected follow up and/or they don't have a simple system so that people served and sales don't fall through the cracks. The Sales Shift: You’re not missing leads. You’re missing follow-through. Actionable Takeaways: Set the expectation for follow-up during the first conversation Stop saying “let me know” and start owning the next step Build a simple system to track who to follow up with Make follow-up feel expected, not awkward   LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Discover why not leading your sales conversations is costing you clients and how Christian women in small business can reframe sales as an act of service. Learn practical strategies for sales confidence, and faith-based business growth to become a sales leader and close more deals. Stop hesitating, start asking the right questions, and guide your clients to confident decisions that grow your business and impact. This episode breaks down the sales mindset shift from hesitation to leadership, revealing how reframing sales as serving clients leads to more yeses, fewer stalls, and stronger client relationships. You'll hear actionable tips on how to stop avoiding the close, lead conversations with purpose, and stop losing clients to less confident competitors. The conversation is packed with faith-aligned sales wisdom tailored for Christian entrepreneurs ready to grow their small business with confidence and impact. LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

Sales confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build. If you've been waiting to feel confident before showing up, following up, or asking for the sale, that's exactly why you feel stuck. In this episode, I'm walking you through five powerful mindset shifts (and the actions behind them) that create real, lasting sales confidence—the kind that actually shows up in conversations about pricing, leading clients, and closing deals. No fluff. Just faith-driven strategy. Move beyond "fake it till you make it". This is about building authentic sales confidence through real conversation shifts.   LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co

If you’re a female entrepreneur or Christian small business owner struggling with consistent leads and sales, this episode delivers transformative insights on small business marketing and sales strategy. Rachel Ngom, a faith-driven entrepreneur, shares her journey of building a seven-figure kingdom business and the power of generating leads effectively through niching down, email marketing, and staying consistent.  Learn how to leverage Pinterest as an underused tool for lead generation and why building and nurturing an email list is critical for business growth. Rachel breaks down the importance of consistent conversations over content and how faith-based business decisions can guide your growth. You’ll discover actionable strategies for small business marketing that combine practical sales tactics with obedience and faith in business. This episode highlights why many female entrepreneurs struggle—not from bad strategies but from quitting too soon or lacking clarity in their niche. Embrace the mindset and systems that turn conversations into clients and take your kingdom business to new heights through consistent nurturing and faith-led stewardship.   Resource from Rachel Ngom - https://entrepreneursriseup.com/verses Connect with Rachel on Instagram - @rachelngom1   LINKS & RESOURCES   Local to North Houston? Visit The Leaders' Table Networking Events: https://lindsayfletcher.co/theleaderstableforwomen   Cheering us on from afar?  Join our free online community: https://lindsayfletcher.co/community     Follow The Leaders' Table on Socials https://instagram.com/theleaderstableforwomen https://facebook.com/theleaderstableforwomen   Follow Lindsay Fletcher on Socials: https://instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co https://facebook.com/lindsayfletcher.co