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What happens when you stop letting your business “just happen” to you—and start building it with intention? In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Christine Sakwitz, owner and primary consultant of Kingdom Come Consulting, to share her journey from feeling scattered and reactive in her grant writing business to building clarity, confidence, and consistent revenue.

Christine opens up about how coaching, community, and systems inside the Grant Professional Mentorship transformed the way she shows up as a business owner. From landing $15K in a single month to confidently pricing her services and loving discovery calls, this conversation is packed with real talk and actionable insights for grant writers ready to level up.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, undercharging, or unsure how to grow your business—this episode will show you what’s possible.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Christine went from unclear services to a focused, scalable offer suite
• The biggest mindset shift that changed how she approaches pricing and sales
• Why coaching is the #1 factor in business success (and how it paid off fast)
• The power of systems, SOPs, and monthly cash flow tracking
• How community and collaboration can accelerate your growth
• What it really takes to move from “reactive” to “intentional” in business

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Christine Sakwitz is the owner and primary consultant of Kingdom Come Consulting, where she supports faith-based organizations and churches in securing grant funding and building sustainable programs. With a passion for helping mission-driven organizations thrive, Christine specializes in grant writing and strategic development tailored to nonprofit impact.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Website: https://kingdomcomeconsulting.com

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
• Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
• Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship 

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