Grace and Grit: The Heart of Small Business is where faith meets entrepreneurship. Hosted by realtor Ginger Cook and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Will Sumser, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the real journey of building a business — the wins, the struggles, and the moments that require both grace and grit. Launching April, 2026!
Grace and Grit: The Heart of Small Business
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Grace and Grit: The Heart of Small Business is where faith meets entrepreneurship. Hosted by realtor Ginger Cook and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Will Sumser, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the real journey of building a business — the wins, the struggles, and the moments that require both grace and grit. Launching April, 2026!
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July 7, 2026
Gratitude
<h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id= "1dgnvx7" data-start="88" data-end="110">Gratitude</h2> <h3 data-section-id="lfmvf" data-start="112" data-end="131">Episode Summary</h3> <p data-start="133" data-end="406">Ginger Cook and Will Sumser, CFP® talk about gratitude in business, faith, and life. They discuss celebrating wins and failures, looking back with perspective, and thanking the people who have helped, supported, encouraged, and walked alongside them throughout the journey.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1k2ynno" data-start="408" data-end="430"> Episode Highlights</h3> <ul data-start="432" data-end="1268"> <li data-section-id="1xie8hh" data-start="432" data-end="672">This episode's <strong data-start="449" data-end="461">God Wink</strong>: Will shares a story about a client recognizing the cardinal in the Hope Financial Group logo as the same cardinal stamped into their concrete patio — a small but meaningful reminder that God is in the details.</li> <li data-section-id="7kbh9f" data-start="674" data-end="865">Ginger and Will <strong data-start="692" data-end="711">Flip the Script</strong> on celebrating success by talking about why failures are worth celebrating too, especially when they become moments of growth.</li> <li data-section-id="193spwn" data-start="867" data-end="1034"> Ginger and Will talk about zooming out, giving yourself grace, staying patient, and recognizing the progress that can be hard to see when you're in the middle of it.</li> <li data-section-id="3djy2t" data-start="1036" data-end="1167">The conversation includes giving their "Grammy acceptance speech" and thanking all the people who have helped shape their faith, businesses, relationships, and communities.</li> <li data-section-id="n024dr" data-start="1169" data-end="1268"> <strong data-start="1171" data-end="1195">Rank It or Roast It:</strong> Jolly Ranchers are up for debate in today's Rank It or Roast It segment!</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="73xms5" data-start="1270" data-end="1279"> Links</h3> <ul data-start="1281" data-end="1407"> <li data-section-id="d5l2c3" data-start="1329" data-end="1369"> <a href="https://amzn.to/4vfinCJ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins</a></li> <li data-section-id="1733xcf" data-start="1370" data-end="1407"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572089705654" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grace & Grit Facebook Page</a></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1vcck2g" data-start="1409" data-end="1420"> Credits</h3> <p data-start="1422" data-end="1527" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="1422" data-end= "1432">Hosts:</strong> Ginger Cook and Will Sumser, CFP®<br data-start="1466" data-end="1469" /> <strong data-start="1469" data-end="1485">Produced by:</strong> Jeremiah Isley — Crooked Path Productions</p>
June 23, 2026
Saying No!
<h2 data-section-id="xytq8r" data-start="93" data-end="115">Episode 5 Saying No</h2> <p data-start="138" data-end="449">Ginger Cook and Will Sumser, CFP® talk about why saying no is an important part of business ownership, relationships, and protecting your time. They discuss boundaries, expectations, people-pleasing, communication, and how learning to say no can actually create healthier relationships and a healthier business.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1k2ynno" data-start="451" data-end="473"> Episode Highlights</h3> <ul data-start="475" data-end="1255"> <li data-section-id="1l85kk5" data-start="475" data-end="671">This episode's <strong data-start="492" data-end="504">God Wink</strong>: Ginger shares a story from her Bowling Green graduation weekend, where a perfectly placed sign reminded her that her Aunt Deb and loved ones in heaven were with her.</li> <li data-section-id="186uhli" data-start="673" data-end="807"> Ginger and Will <strong data-start="691" data-end="710">Flip the Script</strong> on saying no and talk about why "no" is not rude — sometimes it is necessary, healthy, and wise.</li> <li data-section-id="q6uhpd" data-start="809" data-end="978">Ginger and Will discuss setting boundaries around time, communication, client expectations, and the difference between being available and being constantly accessible.</li> <li data-section-id="17sxun5" data-start="1154" data-end="1255"> <strong data-start="1156" data-end="1180">Rank It or Roast It:</strong> Road trip snacks are up for debate in today's Rank It or Roast It segment!</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="73xms5" data-start="1257" data-end="1266"> Links</h3> <ul data-start="1268" data-end="1367"> <li data-section-id="1a9rqmc" data-start="1268" data-end="1296"> <a href= "https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__redemptionchapel.com_sermon-2Dseries_-3Fvidset-3D_groups_864037_videos-26series-3DGenesis&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=jT4GEo0f2Q6lqMI_FmBt76KCbKNoFSQ4VKuIuoCYs0geJuryOaLvPCLG6HShLE-6&m=HDMOG8M1Je8EWe8LX6Ej1RGTH1HcM3aOll3vgCG4wInR5P9ZjNbdAKlTEigRuhPs&s=8TftUOA6dRmZlyvMoKJprF0zIgOiLK2WG_LXUe_5zXs&e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Redemption Chapel Sermon</a></li> <li data-section-id="1ohq9f9" data-start="1297" data-end="1329"> <a href= "https://therapyandtheology.transistor.fm/episodes/s8-e3-better-reactions-lead-to-better-relationships" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Therapy and Theology Podcast</a></li> <li data-section-id="1733xcf" data-start="1330" data-end="1367"> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572089705654">Grace & Grit Facebook Page</a></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1vcck2g" data-start="1369" data-end="1380"> Credits</h3> <p data-start="1382" data-end="1487" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="1382" data-end= "1392">Hosts:</strong> Ginger Cook and Will Sumser, CFP®<br data-start="1426" data-end="1429" /> <strong data-start="1429" data-end="1445">Produced by:</strong> Jeremiah Isley — Crooked Path Productions</p>
June 9, 2026
Working With Friends and Family
<h2>Episode 4 Working with Friends and Family</h2> <h3>Episode Summary</h3> <p>Ginger Cook and Will Sumser, CFP® talk about the rewards and risks of working with friends and family in business. They discuss expectations, personal relationships, asking for help, and how the people closest to you may not always become your clients, but can still be some of your biggest cheerleaders.</p> <h3>Episode Highlights</h3> <ul> <li> <p>This episode's <strong>God Wink</strong>: Will shares a story about a client's "God winks" email address, a book recommendation, and a perfectly timed reminder that God is always in the details.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ginger and Will <strong>Flip the Script</strong> on working with friends and family by talking about how loved ones may not always be your biggest clients, but they can still be your biggest supporters.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ginger and Will discuss the importance of personal relationships, counseling, community, collaboration, and having people you can be honest with in business and life.</p> </li> <li> <p>The conversation touches on risk versus reward, boundaries, communication, and what it takes to protect both the relationship and the business.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Rank It or Roast It:</strong> Scalloped potatoes are up for debate in today's Rank It or Roast It segment!</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <p><a href= "https://godwinks.com/products/when-god-winks-at-you?srsltid=AfmBOoo7TIV_qPtPY2xZUNnRubgMZo1sco03M6A4Lpu0xLpt-Nswm9Gu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">God Winks book</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572089705654" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grace & Grit Facebook Page</a></p> </li> </ul> <h3>Credits</h3> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Ginger Cook and Will Sumser, CFP®<br /> <strong>Produced by:</strong> Jeremiah Isley — Crooked Path Productions</p>
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