Podcast Summary: Simple SEO & Marketing – Ep 255

Title: Plan Your Most Peaceful & Productive Year Yet with This Simple Tool
Host: Faith Hanan – Marketing Strategist, Copywriter, Christian Business Coach, Barrel Racer
Release Date: January 2, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode kicks off the new year with Faith Hanan sharing her best-kept secret for creating peaceful, productive business growth: a wall-sized annual calendar. As a goal-setting aficionado and experienced entrepreneur, Faith reveals how using this single, practical planning tool has helped her—and now can help you—see the big picture, avoid burnout, and align your goals with God’s direction. The show blends actionable planning advice with encouragement for faith-driven business owners.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Faith’s Passion for Goal Setting and Planning

• Confession: Faith admits to being a “planning and productivity junkie” who loves reading habit and goal-setting books.

  “I absolutely love goal setting and vision boards and learning more and more about setting the right goals and, and, you know, chasing your goals and fulfilling your goals and, and honoring God and all of that.” — Faith (01:10)

• Having a direction is essential for both business and personal peace, and Faith emphasizes the scriptural value of making plans.

Why Annual Calendars Are Critical for Entrepreneurs

Faith introduces the main tool of the episode—a poster-sized annual calendar, specially designed for entrepreneurs, which allows year-at-a-glance planning.

• Aesthetic & Function: She couldn’t find a pretty, functional calendar for herself, so she built one and decided to offer it to others.

  “Whatever I have on my walls, like, it needs to be pretty. Like, ain’t nobody got time for ugly stuff on their walls ... So I sat down and I created this calendar just simply for myself.” — Faith (06:15)

Four Reasons You Need an Annual Calendar

Faith gives a thorough breakdown of why this tool is a game-changer for business owners:

1. See the Big Picture (09:25)

• Prevents burnout by helping you recognize when your plans are unrealistic in the context of your whole life (family, business, rest).

  “One of the main reasons that small business owners burn out is because they don’t look at their life and their business in the same space.” – Faith (09:53)

2. Plan for Seasons of Hustle & Seasons of Rest (12:15)

• Recognize your busy and lean periods—don’t expect full capacity all the time.

  “When you can see the whole year in one place, then you can see, oh, yeah, my husband has big projects this month. I should probably plan for a little bit slower month at that same time…” — Faith (12:32)

3. Partner with God in Your Planning (14:35)

• Take time to seek God before finalizing plans, integrating faith into the business strategy.

  “If we don’t take time to sit with the Lord and get His direction, then we are building in vain … I want you to sit with the Lord and get His direction before you rush off to set goals.” — Faith (15:04)

  • Biblical Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 127:1 on trusting the Lord for your plans.
• Memorable quote:

  “My pastor … used to say, ‘I’d rather be behind the Lord than ahead.’ And I'm like, oh, dang, you are so right.” – Faith (14:58)

4. Flexibility with Erasable Markers (17:28)

• Keep your plans adaptable. Faith recommends using erasable markers on a framed calendar so it’s easy to update as things change.

  “It is okay to erase our plans and change them.” – Faith (18:01)

  • DIY tip: Use a poster frame instead of expensive lamination.

Practical Takeaways

• Faith’s Calendar Template: Available to listeners for a small fee, it’s a digital download (customizable in Canva) so business owners can make it their own and print locally.
• Action Step Recommendation: “Grab that calendar. You’re not going to regret it. It’s a great tool to use … I truly believe that it’ll be a blessing to you, your family and your business and help prevent burnout.” — Faith (19:08)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Planning for Peace:

  “When we can see the whole picture in one picture, it allows us to plan with our peace and a good rhythm in mind.” — Faith (11:44)

• On Rest and Realistic Rhythms:

  “Fulfilling your dreams and callings that God has on your life looks a lot like work … But if we don’t take time to sit with the Lord ... we are just rushing ahead.” — Faith (15:30)

• On Permission to Adapt:

  “We all need erasable markers in our lives.” — Faith (17:29)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro & Faith’s productivity backstory: 00:00 – 04:30
• Why a year-at-a-glance calendar matters: 05:00 – 09:00
• Reason 1: The big picture: 09:25 – 11:59
• Reason 2: Plan for hustle & rest: 12:15 – 14:30
• Reason 3: Seek the Lord’s direction: 14:35 – 17:15
• Reason 4: Flexibility & poster frame hack: 17:28 – 19:00
• How to get Faith’s calendar template: 19:00 – 20:12

Episode’s Tone & Motivation

Faith’s delivery is personable, energetic, and encouraging, with a blend of practical business focus and scriptural wisdom. She keeps the tone uplifting and warmly supportive, aligning her advice with her faith and her desire to help other entrepreneurs thrive—without sacrificing peace or family life.

Useful Links

• Faith’s annual calendar template: [See show notes for direct link]
• Contact & resources: FaithHanan.com
• Join the community: Facebook group (see show notes)

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs who want to intentionally create a balanced, productive year—rooted in faith and smart planning—and are ready for a practical, actionable tool that works.