Today's episode is another Focused Action Coaching sessions. I'm thrilled to share a vibrant discussion with Heather Wyatt of Goddess Getaway Waves, who's courageously navigating the retreat planning business from the lush landscapes of Costa Rica. Heather's confronting a common snag: potential clients love the idea of hosting retreats until they r…

This podcast is a brief discussion on the importance of having solid internal organizational practices in place, so that you can deliver consistency with your clients.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In today's episode I am sharing my opinion on why I think every business owners should join a mastermind. We will talk about what masterminds are, their monumental benefit to business owners, and how they differ from group coaching programs. If you're looking to amplify your business growth and refine your strategic approach through collaborative w…

Are you caught in the hustle without seeing the results you desire? It's time to zero in on what truly drives revenue. Discover how to identify, schedule, prioritize, and execute the actions that lead directly to business growth. By the end of this podcast, you'll have a clear, actionable plan to optimize your time and efforts for maximum profitabi…

In this Focused Action Coaching Session, Malika opens up about the hurdles in her business, particularly the exhaustive process of converting leads through networking, speaking opportunities, and one-on-ones. Host Michelle DeNio offers tailored advice on implementing an action-driven strategy utilizing affiliate programs and maximizing content thro…

In today's episode, we're uncovering the hidden money in your business by focusing on what's working, rather than what's not working. Key Points: The hidden money in business is often found by focusing on what is working, rather than what isn't. Examples of how clients found success by identifying and expanding on what was already working in their …

In this episode, let's reflect on the flux of Q1 and talk about the the three core components crucial for business growth: a profitable offer, a strong marketing plan, and a clear sales strategy. Key Points: 1. Profitable Offer: Understanding the importance of offering what customers want, as opposed to solely what they need. 2. Marketing Plan: Emp…

In this episode, my goal is to try and help you as a small business owner, release the shame and guilt often experienced around business ownership and growth. I address the misconception that business owners should inherently possess all the skills necessary to run a successful business. I explain that while individuals may be highly skilled in the…

In this episode, we're discussing the key differences between follow up and nurturing in sales. As we dive into this topic, I aim to clarify the distinction between these two approaches and offer practical advice on how to effectively implement them in your business. Key Takeaways: The distinction between follow up and nurturing in the context of s…

The podcast show today is a conversation about how to run successful daily huddles with your team, while assuring you have the correct team. It's an encouragement to hire those who are better than you and fire those who are not performing quickly, so your team will be more successful.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In today's episode I am discussing a strategy for creating passive income by repurposing old content and selling it. Passive income is often misunderstood, and I want to provide clarity on how to leverage existing content for additional revenue. Passive income requires effort and is not truly passive. However, by repackaging and selling past conten…

In this insightful episode, host Michelle DeNio emphasizes the benefits and practicalities of implementing 60-day sprints in business planning. Drawing from her personal experience, she provides a comprehensive breakdown of how to structure a 60-day plan, including identifying a singular focus, planning marketing activities, content creation, behin…

In this episode, I passionately advocate for transparency in pricing on business websites. I feel strongly that not having your pricing accessible to potential clients is outdated and counterproductive. I tackle the reasons behind the reluctance to display prices, debunking myths, and offering solutions to facilitate better client-business interact…

The impact employee theft is having on business profits. Employee theft is often unrecognized until the profits of the company have lowered so significantly that an audit is required.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this episode of "The Real Truth about Business," we dive into the often-dreaded topic of sales processes. Host Michelle DeNio provides insights and tips on building a unique sales process tailored to your business and style, emphasizing the importance of confidence and relationship building in the sales journey. Key Points Understanding your bus…

Let’s review a few methods to identifying productivity killers every business should utilize to determine if you have inefficiencies negatively impacting your profit growth. They are as follows: listen to employee feedback, perform observations on processes, implement software for evaluation, assess business technology needs and evaluate KPIs.…

Introduction: In this episode I am discussing the topic of Passion vs. Paycheck: Saying Yes, Chasing Money, and Finding Passion. I delve into the controversial aspect of chasing a paycheck versus pursuing one's passion and provide insights on finding a balance for business growth and sustainability. Key Points: 1. The importance of chasing a payche…

In this episode, I am sharing the importance of understanding how to balance the daily grind with long-term business goals. We will talk about the importance of finding a happy medium between the two and provide actionable insights for achieving this balance. Summary of the Episode: The episode focuses on the struggle of balancing daily tasks with …

In this episode, I discuss the potential drawbacks of niching oneself too far in business. Drawing from a recent mastermind conversation, I delve into the limitations of being overly niche and the importance of educating your clients about the breadth of your services. Summary: I address the common advice in the online space to niche down and focus…

In this episode, I want to chat with you about the growth stage of entrepreneurship and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating this stage. We talk about the difference between growth and scaling and encourages business owners to focus on sustainable growth rather than rushing to scale. I also believe that the growth stage is one o…

Successful Business Years don't just happen, they must be planned out. Today's episode is a discussion on the thought process and things you should be thinking about in the planning process and then encouragement to implement your business goal plans, so you may achieve success.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this episode, Michelle interviews Matt Allyn, a content creator and storytelling expert. They discuss the overwhelming nature of the content game and how to find a content strategy that resonates with you. Matt shares his journey from engineering to content creation and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in connecting with your audience. …

This podcast is a discussion covering the challenges businesses face when they allow other businesses to charge for the services they provide, rather than collecting for those services upfront. We'll dive into alternative options to avoid the crisis of an out of control accounts receivable balance.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this episode, we are chatting about the problem with stretch goals and why I'm not a fan of them. She emphasizes the importance of setting attainable goals that are relevant to one's business and resources. Michelle highlights the discouragement that comes from setting unrealistic goals and encourages celebrating milestones along the way. She al…

During our podcast today, we will be discussing a couple reasons why performing a cost analysis is important. Given my manufacturing engineering background, I think more in those terms sometimes where others forget about the need for performing a cost analysis. It's a critical point on impacting the profit growth potential or making a bad financial…

In this episode, I wanted to be open and honest and share my vision for 2024 and the importance of doing less to accomplish more. To emphasize the need to focus on what truly matters and to say no to obligations that don't align with one's goals. In this episode we will be discussing my key success factors, including protecting her schedule and avo…

Summary In this episode, Michelle reflects on the year and shares a mishmash of topics. She expresses gratitude for her listeners and invites feedback for the podcast. Michelle emphasizes the importance of normalizing communication in sales and encourages people to let others know when they are no longer interested. She reminds listeners that they …

Summary In this episode, Michelle discusses the difference between sales and marketing. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between the two and how they work together to generate revenue. Michelle also provides practical tips for implementing effective sales and marketing strategies, including the importance of follow-up,…

Today's podcast is a conversation discussing the risk of not paying attention to the potential consequences of someone performing internal fraud against your business.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

We sat down with TedX Talk speaker Kerry Thomas to share with us some insight on the many forms of clutter, how it affects our lives and what we can do about it. She shares excellent insight and some quick tips to implement in 2024 to gain control over clutter and more in this episode. Check out her TedX Talk on YouTube with over 1M views! From Clu…

Summary: In this client spotlight episode, Michelle interviews Jena Paulo, a ClickUp consultant. They discuss Jena's journey from offering various services to specializing in project management using ClickUp. They also talk about the transition from the retainer model to the VIP day model, the importance of maintaining relationships, and Jena's exp…

We're starting fresh with season 2! Unscripted, authentic, and intentional conversation surrounding small business, leadership, growth and faith. Plus, why it's crucial you bullet-proof your business NOW for long term success to attain the freedom and life you desire. REGISTER HERE for the workshop! https://mailchi.mp/37c959f7d45d/join If you love …

Summary In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of relationship marketing and its role in attracting and retaining customers. She compares relationship marketing to attraction marketing and highlights the benefits of combining both strategies. Michelle shares examples of relationship marketing, such as building communities and implementi…

This podcast is covering the benefits of ensuring you have the correct sales professional within your organization. We'll review the top three common mistakes frequently made by new sales professionals. The first being talking too much, the second being showing up and spewing all your knowledge and the third being never asking for the sale.…

In this episode, Michelle interviews a long time client of hers and spiritual mentor, Britt Chemla Jones to share her journey of business growth as well as share her incredible wisdom on how to live a more spiritual and mindful life. Michelle and Britt talk about the impact of pushing boundaries and embracing discomfort. This episode dives into the…

Today's podcast is a discussion on being thankful and the legacy we leave behind. I'm going to have an open conversation about a personal experience and the loss of my uncle. I'll share with you the experience of a memorial service I attended with my uncle's passing at the John 3:16 Ministries in Batesville Arkansas. I'll also talk about the legacy…

In this episode, Michelle dives into the dynamic world of business trends, offering valuable insights and reflections on what to embrace and what to let go as we move into 2024. The discussion spans various aspects, from seasonal trends in individual businesses to broader industry shifts. Michelle emphasizes the importance of observing patterns, co…

This podcast is a review of twelve steps every business should focus on if they are to achieve sustainable growth. We'll cover everything from establishing clear goals or objectives, market research, customer focus, strong team and efficient processes, financial management, innovation and adaptability, marketing and branding, data-driven decision m…

In this episode, Michelle dives into the intricacies of envisioning success for the upcoming year and explores the deeper aspects of vision casting, moving beyond the traditional concept of vision boards and material successes. Here are the few of the key takeaways: Connecting with Your Why: Vision casting goes beyond material desires; it's about u…

Today's podcast I'm sharing my grandson's voice as an introduction to our discussion. Today we'll be reviewing the risks businesses need to consider when contemplating taking on debt.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this episode, we are diving DEEP into the KEY data sources hiding in your business that are goldmines of information! Data is the secret sauce to understanding your business thoroughly, even if it might seem intimidating or dull at first. In this episode we break it down into four key areas: financial, operations, sales and marketing, and client…

This podcast is providing an outline and in depth details on steps to take for three methods to improve customer retention.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this episode, Michelle introduces a series for the month of November focused on preparing for 2024. She emphasizes the importance of reflection as a foundation for successful planning and encourages listeners to start by assessing themselves in various aspects of their lives, including personal successes, skills, strengths, celebrations, and are…

This podcast is a guide of five steps to avoiding common business mistakes which limit profitability. These are the 5 most common steps I believe we should avoid in our business endeavors, if we want to continue our progression of positive revenue growth. Inside this podcast we identify the five common mistakes to avoid, discuss why they should be …

In this podcast episode, Michelle discusses the topic of accountability and why it often doesn't work as intended. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic and specific accountability goals, rather than generic or fluffy ones. Michelle also talks about the pitfalls of overcommitting and the pressure it can create, leading to a sense of re…

Today's podcast is a review on finding the hidden revenue stream within your business.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this podcast episode, Michelle explores the often controversial topic of pricing in the online business world and offers a fresh perspective on the subject. She delves into two main aspects of pricing: factual data points and the influence of goals, vision, pricing strategies, and communicating value. Key Takeaways: Pricing Considerations for Pr…

This podcast is addressing proper forecasting of sales to achieve budget growth targets within the business.על ידי Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

In this episode of The Real Truth About Business, Michelle explores the concept of diversifying income within your business and beyond. She shares personal insights and actionable tips to help listeners embrace various income streams. Summary: In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of diversifying your income, both within your business …

What is the Rapid Fire Formula? Why is it beneficial to your business? Rapid Fire Coaching is the business model I have moved all of my 1-on-1 clients to. It is such an incredible business model from both a consumer perspective and a consultant/coach perspective. This type of coaching allows you to work with a client in the moment when an issue ari…