Just One Simple Thing

Send us Fan Mail Are you planning to go to a conference or in-person event soon? If you are an introvert like me (and I know that most of you are!), networking at in-person events can be nerve-wracking. Back in Episode 63 , we covered my best tips for preparing for the conference. Here in Episode 65, you’ll learn how to survive networking during the event, and what to do when you get home to exten...

Send us Fan Mail There is a lot of talk going around right now about stepping away from social media, either for an extended break, or for good. Is that the right decision for you and your ministry or business? In Episode 64 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn four things to consider as you make that decision, and a special word of encouragement for those who feel the Lord leading them to stay...

Send us Fan Mail Conference season is almost here and amidst all the preparation and arrangements, we sometimes forget about one of the most important parts of attending a conference .... networking.  It can also be the scariest part, especially if you are an introvert. In Episode 63 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn how to prepare for your next conference or in-person event, so it won't...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for this bonus conversation with Laura Beck about how she has grown her impact and reach by being obedient to what God called her to do.  Follow Laura on Instagram at @laurakbeck ++++++++++ Are you tired from trying to share your God-inspired message while working your full time job? Do you wonder if it’s worth it, or even possible, to build a ministry or business on the s...

Send us Fan Mail It’s summer and everyone is ready to go out to play. But you’ve worked hard to build your audience and don’t want to put it all on hold. If you want to roll into the fall with some momentum without missing out on all the sunshine and fun, Episode 62 of Just One Simple Thing is for you! So grab your favorite umbrella drink and let’s talk about staying visible over the summer. This...

Send us Fan Mail Are you having trouble getting your message out to more people?  Struggling to grow your audience and your reach? In this bonus mini-episode of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn why this area may be difficult for you, and what you need to do about it. 

Send us Fan Mail Hey I see you out there ... sharing your message with passion and conviction ... working hard .... Celebrating the small victories. But I also see your frustration ... though you value every life that you touch, you know you have capacity to serve more people, but you aren’t growing as fast as you expected. Well, friend, having a great message or service or products is only half o...

Send us Fan Mail The Idea Tornado. The swirl of ideas flying around in your head. You see one whiz by and before you can even reach out to grab it, here comes another one. It can be overwhelming and frustrating. Sometimes it's easier to eliminate some things and then look at the things that are left to see what bubbles up to the top. So let's weed out the things we don't need to do,...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for something to break up your work routine? It might help to get out of the house for a day and take a working staycation. I did this recently and it was my most productive day ever. In Episode 59, you’ll learn four things that made the day so successful, and I’ll share what I Iearned about myself and my work style during the day. I work best when I have a little distract...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you are the only one who doesn’t “get it”? The only one who is struggling or who will never do it all “right”? In Episode 58 of Just One Simple Thing, you learn three things I noticed recently when I opened up and made a little confession to some friends. I’m so thankful that you are hanging out with me today, because I want to start off with a story. Actua...

Send us Fan Mail What kind of projects do you have going on right now? Even very small projects have a way of growing legs and becoming more complicated and time consuming than you expected. In Episode 57 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn three principles for planning your projects well so you can reach your goals. We are going to dive into some of the practical aspects of project management,...

Send us Fan Mail You know I love a good project and a good plan. But sometimes, we get caught up in checking off the tasks and lose sight of what God is trying to do. In Episode 56 of Just One Simple Thing, we’ll learn to find God’s purpose in our plans. Welcome, friends! I’m so glad to have you hanging out with me today as we talk about two of my favorite things ... projects and plans. In his boo...

Send us Fan Mail We are celebrating the 1 year birthday of the podcast!  In this special episode,  I thought you might be curious to know which episodes have been the most popular. And I want to share a few things  I’ve learned about you! The most downloaded episode is an early one .. Episode 4: The 5 P’s of Decision Making . And other episodes about making decisions, like Episode 3 and Episode 50...

Send us Fan Mail What’s your favorite office supply? I bet if I took a poll, sticky notes would be the runaway winner! So let’s have a bit of fun and run through some creative ways to use sticky notes to organize and manage your ministry or business. We just finished up the Simplifying with Systems series and I hope you were able to create some new systems to save time and frustration. So I though...

Send us Fan Mail Where do your ideas go to grow? Do you have a place where they can mature and develop while you are working on other things? What about your leads on potential clients? Are you cultivating those so your pipeline stays full? In this last episode of the Simplify With Systems series, we are going to look at two simple systems that have made a huge impact on my business ... the idea c...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know how to create a system? How to document the steps? And then how to review and refine your system? Listen in on Episode 52 of Just One Simple Thing as I share my simple process for creating simple system. While I love organizing people and events and ideas, I am personally one of the most unorganized people you know. If I had a dollar for every number in my phone screen...

Send us Fan Mail Does the word SYSTEMS make you break out in a sweat? It sounds so formal and complicated, doesn’t it? If you’ve ever checked steps off a list, or scheduled a blog post or email to go out at a certain time, you’ve used a system. It doesn’t have to be scary. Join me for Episode 51 of Just One Simple Thing as we kick off the Simplify with Systems series. Systems don’t have to pin you...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you made a decision.  And then made it again? And then made it again?  Second guessing our decisions is one of the biggest time wasters.  In episode 50 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn three ways to close the door on your decisions so you can keep moving forward. You’ve probably heard that we make some huge number of decisions every day.   I don’t even wa...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, our plans don’t go as planned. Even for those of us who try to make the most intentional plans and think of all the scenarios. It can be frustrating and demotivating. In Episode 49 of Just One Simple Thing, we’ll look at how to respond to derailed plans from both a spiritual and a practical perspective. I get frustrated when my carefully-made plans get derailed. I want...

Send us Fan Mail Nothing gets a passionate creative off track faster than "shiny object syndrome" .... dropping your current project to chase off after something new. But this type of distraction is one of the biggest barriers to making progress on our goals and projects.  Listen in on Episode 48 of Just One Simple Thing for three tips to avoid shiny object syndrome. I’ve worked with doz...

Send us Fan Mail "Adapting to change” gets a lot of attention.  Even though we have some tools to intentionally deal with changes, that is a reactive approach. In Episode 47 of Just One Simple Thing, we'll learn a more proactive approach, where we anticipate things that could go wrong and develop a plan to deal with the ones most likely to derail us.  Because I believe that all those thi...

Send us Fan Mail Holly Williams is a conversion copywriter who specializes in using the power of story to create irresistable emails.  In this Simple Conversation, she shares tips for getting your emails noticed in a busy inbox, and how to keep your readers opening your emails every week. Connect with Holly on Instagram @thehollycwilliams and get on the waitlist for her upcoming Email Class here....

Send us Fan Mail Want to consistently work with new clients?  Learn more about what your audience wants and needs? Make connections that lead to collaborations and partnerships?  Accomplish all of that through free discovery calls. This is a key Business Builder, especially if you are just getting started, making a shift, or going to the next level in your ministry business.  So let’s talk about w...

Send us Fan Mail Podcasting is the hottest thing on the block.  While it has been around for almost twenty years, it seems to have exploded in the last couple of years as it has become easier than ever to put your voice out into the world.  Being a guest on podcasts is one of the best ways to increase your visibility and get your ministry or business off the ground. In Episode 45 of Just One Simpl...

Send us Fan Mail Getting started at just about anything is the hardest, right?   Whether it is a new diet, a new hobby, a new business or a new blog, there are a million things to learn and about 10 million things to add to your to-do list! In this episode of the Business Builders series, we are talking about how to get noticed online, whether you are just starting out, or just ready to take your...