Pursuing Goals God’s Way: Goal Planning and Business Strategy for Christian Entrepreneurs

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  • GBWS | How to Leverage Your Own Virtual Event with Sharee Collier

    Hey Winner,

    If you’ve wondered how some entrepreneurs grow their email list by hundreds or even thousands of subscribers in a short period of time, virtual summits are often part of the story.

    In this talk, I’m joined by Sharee Collier, author of The Virtual Summit Planner and founder of TheSummitHost.com. Sharee helps entrepreneurs simplify the summit process so they can grow their audience, build authority, and create engaging online events without feeling overwhelmed.

    We talk about how virtual summits actually work, why they’re such an effective list-building strategy, and what steps you can take if you want to start planning one of your own. If growing your email list in a more collaborative way has been on your mind, this conversation will give you a practical look at what’s possible.

    Rooting for you ~ Gabe

     

    Listen to hear:

    • How virtual summits work and why they’re so effective for growing your email list
    • What kind of subscriber growth is realistic for a first summit
    • Five simple steps to start planning your first virtual summit without overwhelm
    •  

      Links mentioned in talk:

      • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
      • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early 
      • Sharee's website: https://www.thesummithost.com/
      • Free gift: The Virtual Summit Planner https://www.thesummithost.com/freeswag
      • 34 min
      • GBWS | Growing a Service Business One Relationship at a Time with Morgan Law

        Hey Winner,

        If you run a service-based business, you don’t need thousands of followers to build something steady and profitable. You need the right few clients.

        In this conversation, Morgan Law and I talk about what it really looks like to grow a service business without relying on social media. We unpack the difference between marketing to the masses and intentionally building relationships that lead to consistent, long-term clients.

        If you’re tired of feeling like visibility in masses equals growth, this episode is for you.

        Rooting for you ~ Gabe

         

        Listen to hear:

        • The difference between marketing to the masses and building a business around a few consistent clients
        • Practical ways to find and approach clients without relying on social media
        • How strong onboarding and retention create sustainable, steady growth
        •  

          Links mentioned in talk:

          • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
          • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early 
          • Morgan's website: https://www.finepoints.biz/
          • Free gift: Service Provider Sales Portfolio https://www.finepoints.biz/service-portfolio
          • 31 min
          • GBWS | The Relationship Marketing Blueprint: Marketing That Multiplies Your Sales with Lindsay Fletcher

            Hey Winner,

            Marketing doesn’t have to mean posting constantly, chasing algorithms, or feeling like you’re always behind.

            In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsay Fletcher, a Relationship Marketing and Sales Strategist who has built a thriving, seven-figure service business without relying on a large social media following. Lindsay brings a refreshing, grounded perspective on how real growth happens through trust, connection, and intentional relationships.

            We talk about what relationship marketing actually is, why it’s one of the most sustainable ways to grow your business, and how to create meaningful connections that naturally lead to sales without burnout. If you’ve been craving a simpler, more human approach to marketing, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

            This episode is especially for business owners who want their marketing to feel aligned with their values, their faith, and their season of life.

            Rooting for you ~ Gabe

             

            Listen to hear:

            • What relationship marketing actually is (and what it’s not) so you can stop chasing tactics that don’t fit your business or season
            • Why relationship marketing is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to grow your business without relying on constant social media activity
            • How to create genuine connections that naturally lead to referrals, repeat clients, and consistent sales
            •  

              Links mentioned in talk:

              • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
              • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early 
              • Lindsay's website: https://lindsayfletcher.co/
              • Free gift: Relationship Marketing Checklist https://lindsayfletcher.co/relationshipmarketing
              • 26 min
              • GBWS | Stop Chasing Leads. Start Attracting Referrals. with Abbey Ashley

                Hey Winner,

                In this conversation, I’m sitting down with Abbey Ashley to talk about a growth strategy that’s often overlooked but incredibly sustainable. Instead of constantly chasing new leads, we’re shifting the focus to something more relational and long-lasting... referrals.

                Abbey shares how doing excellent, reliable work naturally creates momentum in your business, where clients begin to advocate for you without you having to push or promote. If you’ve been feeling tired of always needing to market, this episode will offer a refreshing and practical alternative.

                If you want growth that feels more aligned and less exhausting, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

                Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                 

                Listen to hear:

                • Why strong client work can become your most consistent growth driver
                • Simple ways to ask for referrals without it feeling awkward or forced
                • How to stay connected with past clients in a natural, low-pressure way
                •  

                  Links mentioned in talk:

                  • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                  • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early 
                  • Abbey's website: https://thevirtualsavvy.com
                  • Free gift: Personal Outreach Template http://thevirtualsavvy.com/gbws
                  • 26 min
                  • GBWS | Radiate Authority: The Power of an Embodied Voice with Dr. Leslie Baylis Davis

                    Hey Winner,

                    If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing how you show up or struggling to feel confident using your voice, this session offers a powerful reset.

                    Dr. Leslie Baylis Davis shares what it looks like to move out of perfectionism and into true, embodied authority by reconnecting your head, heart, and voice. This isn’t about performing or trying harder—it’s about alignment that allows you to show up with clarity, confidence, and impact.

                    A meaningful reminder that your voice is most powerful when it’s fully aligned.

                    Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                     

                    Listen to hear:

                    • How to reconnect your head, heart, and voice for authentic authority
                    • Why second-guessing happens and how to move through it
                    • A simple 3-step framework to realign your voice in uncertain seasons
                    •  

                      Links mentioned in talk:

                      • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                      • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early
                      • Leslie's website: https://www.mindshiftll.com/
                      • Free gift: The 3-Step Guide to Developing a Voice that Builds Trust and Establishes Authority https://gift.mindshiftll.com/guide
                      • 26 min
                      • GBWS | Steal Jesus' Marketing Plan to Land 1 High Ticket Client Every Week with Bryan Harris

                        Hey Winner,

                        There’s a different way to approach marketing, one that doesn’t start with content, algorithms, or trying to stay visible all the time.

                        In this talk, I’m sitting down with Bryan Harris to talk about what it looks like to build your business through trust, relationships, and connection... modeled after the way Jesus reached and impacted people.

                        We also unpack how borrowing other people’s audiences can become a sustainable path to consistent clients without relying on social media. If you’ve been craving a more grounded, relational way to grow your business, this converesation will give you a fresh perspective and a practical starting point.

                        Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                         

                        Listen to hear:

                        • A relationship-first approach to marketing modeled after how Jesus built trust and connection
                        • How borrowing other people’s audiences creates consistent client opportunities without relying on social media
                        • What it looks like to turn genuine partnerships into high-ticket clients in a way that feels natural and sustainable
                        •  

                          Links mentioned in talk:

                          • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                          • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early
                          • Bryan's website: https://growthtools.com
                          • Free gift: List Match https://www.growthtools.com/listmatch/gabe-cox-01-19-26
                          • 46 min
                          • GBWS | How to Build a Thriving Business without Chasing the Algorithm with Faith Lee

                            Hey Winner,

                            If you’ve ever felt like keeping up with the algorithm is more exhausting than effective, this session will bring some clarity.

                            Faith Lee shares what she learned after testing daily posting—and why she ultimately chose a simpler, more sustainable path. Instead of chasing visibility, she focuses on building real relationships through email and creating a business that supports her life, not the other way around.

                            This is a practical look at what steady, low-pressure growth can actually look like.

                            Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                             

                            Listen to hear:

                            • Why algorithm-based growth often leads to burnout and inconsistency
                            • A simple shift toward a more stable, relationship-first business model
                            • Practical email strategies you can start using right away
                            •  

                              Links mentioned in talk:

                              • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                              • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early 
                              • Faith's website: https://faithsbizacademy.com/
                              • Free gift: Faith's Product Idea Spark GPT https://faithsbizacademy.thrivecart.com/product-idea-spark/
                              • 24 min
                              • GBWS | Un-Becoming the Social Grind: Replace Posting With a God-Led Growth System with Dr. Eboni L. Truss

                                Hey Winner,

                                If social media has started to feel more like pressure than purpose, this session offers a different way forward. Dr. Eboni L. Truss shares how to step out of performance-driven marketing and into a more aligned, God-led approach to growth—one that fits your season, your wiring, and your calling. This is a grounded invitation to build with clarity instead of pressure.

                                Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                                 

                                Listen to hear:

                                • How to recognize the hidden “performance contracts” keeping you stuck on social media
                                • What Assignment-Based Marketing looks like and how to choose the right path for your season
                                • A simple 7-day micro-sprint to build momentum without relying on constant posting
                                •  

                                  Links mentioned in talk:

                                  • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                                  • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early
                                  • Dr. Eboni's website: https://eboniltruss.com
                                  • Free gift: The Social Media Reset: 5 Days to Break the Pressure and Return to Assignment https://eboniltruss.com/nosocial
                                  • Follow along with Dr. Eboni L. Truss' talk with this worksheet 
                                  • 31 min
                                  • GBWS | Get off Your Soapbox and Take Me Home with John Meese

                                    Hey Winner,

                                    There’s a lot of noise around how to grow a business right now, and most of it points back to social media. But what if that’s not the only way… or even the best way?

                                    In this talk, I’m joined by John Meese, who made the bold decision to step away from social media entirely. What he found on the other side wasn’t just more focus, but a more sustainable, profitable, and life-giving way to build his business.

                                    If you’ve ever felt stretched thin trying to keep up online, this episode will give you a different lens... and a lot of permission. If you’re craving more depth, more peace, and a business that doesn’t rely on constant posting, this one is for you.

                                    Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                                     

                                    Listen to hear:

                                    • Why social media feels like a crowded town square with lots of noise but little connection
                                    • The difference between getting attention and building a business that actually sustains you
                                    • What it looks like to move people off the feed and into a space you truly own
                                    •  

                                      Links mentioned in talk:

                                      • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                                      • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early
                                      • John's website: https://www.sellyoursmarts.co/
                                      • Free gift: SmartScan https://yoursmartscan.com/
                                      • 35 min
                                      • GBWS | The Exit Plan: How to Leave Social Media, Step By Step with Sandy Cooper & Mary K Tiller

                                        Hey Winner,

                                        If you’ve ever felt like social media is the price you have to pay to grow your business, this episode might challenge that assumption.

                                        Today I’m joined by Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller, co-founders of Writing Off Social. Both of them walked away from social media after years of chasing the algorithm and feeling the pressure that comes with it. What they discovered on the other side was not invisibility, but clarity, sustainability, and a different way to grow.

                                        If you’ve been craving more focus and less digital noise, this conversation will give you a practical place to start.

                                        Rooting for you ~ Gabe

                                         

                                        Listen to hear:

                                        • A practical 60 to 90 day plan for leaving social media without losing sales, relationships, or professional credibility
                                        • How to transition from rented platforms to owned channels like email and private communities that are stable, searchable, and fully under your control
                                        • Concrete alternatives to social media and how to communicate your exit confidently so you can grow with more focus and less digital noise
                                        •  

                                          Links mentioned in talk:

                                          • Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/
                                          • Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early
                                          • Writing off Social website: https://writingoffsocial.com/
                                          • Free gift: The Exit Plan https://writingoffsocial.com/grow-your-biz/
                                          • 37 min

                                          About Pursuing Goals God’s Way: Goal Planning and Business Strategy for Christian Entrepreneurs

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          Have you thought about finally starting that business now that your kids are older? Do you ever stay awake wondering how to mesh your passions into purposeful work? Do you have big, ambitious goals, but feel overwhelmed or even unqualified to pursue them? Do you desire simplicity and a life without hurry, but you still want to pursue your goals?

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