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If you're a service provider, coach, consultant, freelancer, designer, or creative running a done-for-you or done-with-you business, listen up: constantly chasing new clients is draining your time, money, and energy.

In this episode, we dig into why client retention is the overlooked key to sustainable, profitable growth. You'll learn the true cost of always hunting for new clients, how to boost lifetime value, build a repeatable client experience, and set up upsells, continuity offers, and referral systems that keep your pipeline full, without endless marketing hustle.

If you're ready to move from unpredictable, one-off projects to a stable, growing business that clients want to stay with, this episode gives you the strategy you need.

Here's your Next Steps:

1. Take the "Where's the Gap in Your Business Strategy" Quiz
2. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or Facebook
3. Visit my website to learn more and apply for the Focused Visionary Accelerator
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Summer often means slower sales and distracted clients for service providers, coaches, consultants, freelancers, and creative professionals. But instead of panicking or checking out, what if you used this season strategically?

In this episode, I share why summer is actually your unfair advantage if you know how to use it. We'll talk about embracing the natural slowdown instead of fighting it, staying connected with your audience through light-touch, authentic nurturing, and practical ways to prepare your business for the busy fall season.

This is for done-for-you and done-with-you service providers ready to turn seasonal dips into planning time, marketing prep, and client experience upgrades. Whether you're a coach refining your offer, a consultant mapping your sales goals, or a freelancer updating onboarding systems, you'll get clear, practical strategies to make summer work for you.

Here's your Next Steps:

1. Take the "Where's the Gap in Your Business Strategy" Quiz
2. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or Facebook
3. Visit my website to learn more and apply for the Focused Visionary Accelerator
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Business Through the Summer: Planning Tips and Strategies

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If you're a service provider, coach, consultant, freelancer, or creative running a done-for-you or done-with-you business, this one's for you. In this raw, honest episode, I share the real behind-the-scenes of Q2 2025: the financial realities, client retention strategies, new offers I tested, and what’s working (and not) in an unpredictable market.

We talk about the importance of reflection, tweaking your business model, embracing experimentation, and finding the balance between sustainability and joy—even when sales cycles shift or launches underperform. I also share what's working right now in the service space: small paid communities, hybrid group + 1:1 offers, and visibility strategies that go beyond the online bubble.

If you're tired of curated “highlight reels” and want real talk about building and growing a sustainable service business in today’s economy, tune in.

Here's your Next Steps:

1. Take the "Where's the Gap in Your Business Strategy" Quiz
2. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or Facebook
3. Visit my website to learn more and apply for the Focused Visionary Accelerator
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Behind the Curtain: My Q1 Rollercoaster Ride [Ep. 298]