The REAL Truth About Business: Business Growth Tips for Solopreneurs + Small Business Owners

By Michelle DeNio | Business Strategist

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Are you a small business owner, solopreneur, or online business professional feeling overwhelmed by the constant demand to grow your business and increase profits? Frustrated by inconsistent revenue and struggling to find clients who are the perfect fit? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs face these challenges without a clear plan to create sustainable, profitable growth. Welcome to The Real Truth About Business, where we dive into the proven business growth tips and strategic insights that actually work for small business owners and solopreneurs. This show is your go-to for no-nonsense guidance on strategic planning, business growth, lead generation strategies, and relationship marketing techniques. Each episode cuts through the noise, focusing on sustainable growth strategies to help you maximize profits, increase revenue, and build a solid foundation for long-term success. I’m Michelle DeNio, Business Growth Strategist and creator of the Focused Visionary Accelerator—a program designed specifically for entrepreneurs ready to get serious about strategic growth. With a background in business strategy consulting and revenue growth planning, I help small business owners like you transform your business by implementing targeted, action-driven plans. Together, we’ll navigate the journey to scalable success so you can stop trading time for dollars and start seeing the growth you deserve. The Real Truth About Business is designed for those ready to make strategic moves, whether you’re looking to grow your client base, improve sales conversion, or increase revenue. Each episode answers the questions business owners are asking, such as: 👉What’s the best approach for revenue growth planning? 👉How do I attract high-paying clients? 👉What lead generation strategies work best for small business growth? 👉How do I implement effective sales conversion strategies? 👉How do I market my business without burnout? You’ll find actionable advice on everything from small business growth planning and online business development to profit-boosting techniques that align with your vision. Connect with me, Michelle DeNio, on LinkedIn for more insights and updates: linkedin.com/in/michelledenio. For more on how to work together and explore the Focused Visionary Accelerator, visit michelledenioconsulting.com.

Episode Date
3 Strategies to Turn Your Business Ideas into Actionable Steps [Ep 276]
Nov 20, 2024
{Friday Freestyle} - The secret to better client engagement [Ep 275]
Nov 15, 2024
3 Tips to Optimize Your Time and Increase Business Profits [Ep 274]
Nov 13, 2024
Your Online Business Really Isn’t That Different! The Two Things You Need To Succeed [Ep 273]
Nov 06, 2024
3 Strategies to stay motivated when you want to quit your online business [Ep. 272]
Oct 30, 2024
3 Questions to Ask Your Clients to Boost Sales and Referrals [Ep 271]
Oct 23, 2024
Why Perfectionism is Costing You Sales [Ep 270]
Oct 16, 2024
How to Effectively Bundle and Market Your Offers for Solopreneur Success [Ep.269]
Oct 11, 2024
How Strategic Discounts Can Boost Conversions and Client Loyalty [Ep. 268]
Oct 09, 2024
How to avoid Burnout by Focusing on One Business Strategy [Ep. 267}
Oct 02, 2024
Redefining Success After Letting Go of Your Team (Focused Action Coaching - Nicole Bernardo)[Ep. 266]
Sep 27, 2024
3 Things stopping you from scaling your business
Sep 25, 2024
How to Scale Your Business While Remaining a Solopreneur [Ep. 264]
Sep 18, 2024
Strategies for Rebuilding Your Community in Business Transition (Focused Action Coaching-Dana Canneto) [Ep. 263]
Sep 13, 2024
How to Price Your Offer in Alignment With Your Revenue Goals [Ep. 262]
Sep 11, 2024
3 Key Metrics Every Entrepreneur Should Track for Success [Ep. 261]
Sep 04, 2024
Strategies for structuring your brand (Focused Action Live Coaching - Jamie Smith) [Ep. 260]
Aug 30, 2024
How to Keep Emotions in Check for Better Business Decisions [Ep. 259]
Aug 28, 2024
Revenue or Reach: Choosing the Best Strategy for Your Business [Ep. 258]
Aug 21, 2024
Client Conversion Strategies (Focused Action Coaching: Shruthi Sundaram) [Ep. 257]
Aug 16, 2024
Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind for Business Breakthroughs with Guest Julie Costa [Ep. 256]
Aug 14, 2024
Customize your business strategy to show up as your best self [Ep 255]
Aug 07, 2024
How to Increase Sales with No Commitment Offers [Ep. 254]
Aug 01, 2024
Why traditional snail mail marketing is your secret weapon [Ep. 253]
Jul 24, 2024
Overcoming Distraction: Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Stay Focused [Ep. 252]
Jul 17, 2024
Shaking Up Business as Usual: Why It’s Time to Go Deeper [Ep. 251]
Jul 10, 2024
Attracting the Right Clients: Marketing and Sales Tips for Coaches (Focused Action Live Coaching: Marie Romero) [Ep. 250]
Jul 05, 2024
Reconnecting with Your Vision: Why It Matters [Ep. 249]
Jul 03, 2024
The Top Five Method for Busy Entrepreneurs [Ep. 248]
Jun 26, 2024
Collaborating with Confidence (Focused Action Coaching: Jade Fulton) [Ep. 247]
Jun 21, 2024
Becoming the CEO Your Business Needs: Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurs [Ep. 246]
Jun 19, 2024
How to Avoid Confusing Your Audience [Ep. 245]
Jun 12, 2024
Effective Launch Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs (Focused Action Coaching Session: Tina Divita) [Ep. 244]
Jun 08, 2024
How to Make Email Marketing Work for Your Business [Ep. 243]
Jun 05, 2024
Overcoming Fear of Sales and Closing with Confidence [Ep. 242]
May 29, 2024
Content Strategy for Inbound Leads (Focused Action Coaching: Lori Stanley) [Ep. 241]
May 24, 2024
Building a Profitable Offer Suite: 5 Essential Steps [Ep. 240]
May 22, 2024
Business Through the Summer: Planning Tips and Strategies [Ep. 239]
May 15, 2024
Effective Use of Lead Magnets to Attract Ideal Clients [Ep. 238]
May 08, 2024
Scaling Your Business with Strategic Frameworks [Ep. 237]
May 01, 2024
Pre Qualify Your Clients (Focused Action Coaching: Heather Wyatt) [Ep. 236]
Apr 26, 2024
Why Every Business Owner Should Consider Joining a Mastermind [Ep. 235]
Apr 24, 2024
Weekly Revenue Generating Actions [Ep. 234]
Apr 17, 2024
Leveraging Affiliates and Masterclasses (Focused Action Coaching: Mallika Malhotra) [Ep. 233]
Apr 12, 2024
Hidden Revenue: Recognizing What’s Already Working for Your Business [Ep. 232]
Apr 10, 2024
3 Core Components for Business Growth [Ep. 231]
Apr 03, 2024
Embracing Your Skills as a Small Business Owner [Ep. 230]
Mar 27, 2024
Nurturing vs. Follow-Up: Key Differences for Effective Lead Generation [Ep. 229]
Mar 20, 2024
Creating Passive Income Streams: Monetizing Old Content [Ep. 228]
Mar 13, 2024
How to Plan and Execute a Successful 60-Day Business Sprint [Ep. 227]
Mar 06, 2024
Pricing on Your Website: It's Time to Stop Playing Sales Games [Ep. 226]
Feb 28, 2024
Creating a Personalized Sales Funnel to Grow Your Business
Feb 21, 2024
Passion vs. Paycheck: Saying Yes, Chasing Money, and Finding Passion [Ep. 224]
Feb 14, 2024
Thriving in the Daily Grind while Scaling for Growth [Ep. 223]
Feb 07, 2024
Have you niched yourself too far? [Ep. 222]
Jan 31, 2024
The Growth Stage is the Best Stage [Ep. 221]
Jan 24, 2024
Finding joy and having fun with content creation and storytelling with Guest Matthew Allyn [Ep. 220]
Jan 17, 2024
Striking the balance between stretch and attainable goals [Ep. 219]
Jan 10, 2024
The year of LESS to achieve MORE [Ep. 218]
Jan 03, 2024
2023 Wrap up – 5 random thoughts and strategies to end the year well [Ep. 217]
Dec 27, 2023
Sales AND Marketing – Your business needs both! [Ep. 216]
Dec 20, 2023
Client Case Study and Spotlight: Jena Paulo, The ClickUp Queen [Ep. 215]
Dec 13, 2023
Relationship and Attraction Marketing for Lead Generation and Conversion [Ep. 214]
Dec 06, 2023
Client Case Study and Spotlight: Britt Chemla Jones, Spiritual Business Mentor [Ep. 213]
Nov 29, 2023
Setting the Stage for Success in 2024: Business trends of the past and future [Ep. 212]
Nov 22, 2023
Setting the Stage for Success in 2024: Strategic Vision Casting [Ep. 211]
Nov 15, 2023
Setting the Stage for Success in 2024: Unlocking the power of data [Ep. 210]
Nov 08, 2023
Setting the Stage for Success in 2024: Start with Self [Ep. 209]
Nov 01, 2023
Accountability – Why it works or doesn’t work to help you achieve your goals [Ep. 208]
Oct 25, 2023
Pricing Strategies: 5 Key Factors for Profitable Business Pricing [Ep. 207]
Oct 18, 2023
Diversifying Your Income: The Power of Multiple Revenue Streams [Ep. 206]
Oct 11, 2023
The Rapid Fire Formula [Ep. 205]
Oct 04, 2023
Embracing Your Unique Path and Defying the “Should” Mentality [Ep. 204]
Sep 27, 2023
Launch Lessons from the 1:1 Profit Accelerator Workshop [Ep. 203]
Sep 20, 2023
Living in an inflated reality – Navigating Business Challenges in 2023 [Ep. 202]
Sep 13, 2023
3 Reasons Your Sales are Down [Ep. 201]
Sep 06, 2023
Entrepreneurial Journey Unveiled: Client’s Road to Success [Ep. 200]
Aug 30, 2023
5 Questions to ask yourself BEFORE implementing a new idea [Ep. 199]
Aug 23, 2023
Bonus Mini Episode – Take a Break [Ep. 198]
Aug 22, 2023
Prioritize the Boring Money Making Activities in Your Business [Ep. 197]
Aug 16, 2023
Why Every Business Should Have a Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) Stream [Ep. 196]
Aug 09, 2023
Revenue down 50% – A look behind the scenes at my business. [Ep. 195]
Aug 02, 2023
Accelerating Your Conversion Rate [Ep. 194]
Jul 26, 2023
Power Partners- What Are They And Why Do You Need Them? [Ep. 193]
Jul 19, 2023
Results or Excuses – You Can’t Have Both [Ep. 192]
Jul 12, 2023
Strategic Business Planning for Success [Ep. 191]
Jul 05, 2023
The Story Behind the Rebrand [Ep. 189]
Jun 28, 2023
Maybe This Year Is Not A Growth Year [Ep. 190]
Jun 28, 2023
I'll Be Back
Dec 05, 2022
Stop Setting Fluffy Goals
Dec 01, 2022
Pivoting Your Offers for Growth-Recast
Nov 28, 2022
Expressing Gratitude for 2022
Nov 24, 2022
Gaining Control of Your Priorities
Nov 21, 2022
Quality vs Quantity: Which One Is Better?
Nov 17, 2022
What is Your Conversion Rate?
Nov 14, 2022
What Are The Best Investments for Your Business?
Nov 10, 2022
Using Reflection As A Catalyst For Change
Nov 07, 2022
Navigating Opportunity with Yearly Biz Planning
Nov 03, 2022
What is Rapid Fire Coaching?
Oct 31, 2022
What Makes A "Hell Yes" Client?
Oct 27, 2022
Experiencing the Take Action Effect
Oct 24, 2022
The Power of Strategic Introductions
Oct 20, 2022
3 Things Stifling Your Business Growth
Oct 17, 2022
Badass Business Summit Key Takeaways: Part 2
Oct 13, 2022
Badass Business Summit Key Takeaways: Part 1
Oct 10, 2022
Hurricane Ian and The Importance of Community
Oct 06, 2022
How to Have Better Discovery Calls
Oct 03, 2022
Growth Mindset Series: Part 4- The Importance of Having Discipline & Commitment in Your Business
Sep 29, 2022
Need New Clients? GO FIND THEM!- Recast
Sep 26, 2022
Growth Mindset Series: Part 3- How to Separate Facts From Emotions For Business Growth
Sep 22, 2022
Making Quick Cash Requires Quick Action
Sep 19, 2022
Growth Mindset Series: Part 2- Your Mind Controls Your Results
Sep 15, 2022
How to Recession-Proof Your Business
Sep 12, 2022
Growth Mindset Series: Part 1- Get Uncomfortable & Stay Uncomfortable
Sep 08, 2022
What's Your Number?
Sep 05, 2022
Start Focusing on the Results
Sep 01, 2022
The Importance of Tracking Your Time
Aug 29, 2022
New Level New Devil
Aug 25, 2022
Get Comfortable Promoting Yourself
Aug 22, 2022
What Are Your Customers Saying?
Aug 18, 2022
Educating vs. Sales
Aug 15, 2022
Mastering Your Business Skillset
Aug 11, 2022
You Don't NEED a Funnel
Aug 08, 2022
Bringing 2018 Back
Aug 04, 2022
The Evolution of Business
Aug 01, 2022
Is It Time To Raise Your Price?- Recast
Jul 28, 2022
Personal Branding: You Are Your Brand
Jul 25, 2022
Never Quit On A Bad Day
Jul 21, 2022
Making an Impact in Today's World
Jul 18, 2022
Higher Prices Don't Equal Higher Value
Jul 14, 2022
It's Okay To Be A Part of One
Jul 11, 2022
Another Coach Stole My Win
Jul 07, 2022
Mindset Work Is A Game Changer
Jul 04, 2022
Committing For A Full 90 Days
Jun 30, 2022
Reason #6527 Why You Need to Do Coffee Chats
Jun 27, 2022
The Influencer That Makes Your Skin Crawl...
Jun 23, 2022
No Bullsh!t Business: Hustle vs. Anti-Hustle- Recast
Jun 20, 2022
Look How Far You've Come
Jun 16, 2022
Understanding the Power of Collaboration
Jun 13, 2022
Build It and They Will Come- Recast
Jun 09, 2022
Getting Specific In and About Your Business
Jun 06, 2022
Understanding the Game of Numbers
Jun 02, 2022
Are You Truly Promoting Others?
May 30, 2022
Don't Be A Course Hoarder
May 26, 2022
Being Mindful of the Market
May 23, 2022
The Importance of Know, Like, Trust
May 19, 2022
Stop with the "Six Figures" Bullshit
May 16, 2022
Adopting an IDGAF Attitude in Business
May 12, 2022
Are You Only Doing Half Of The Work?
May 09, 2022
Stop Giving Your Clients An Out
May 05, 2022
Simplify Your Niche
May 02, 2022
The Secret Sauce to Success is...- Recast
Apr 28, 2022
Say "No" to Social Media FOMO
Apr 25, 2022
The Fine Line Between Fully Booked and Overbooked
Apr 21, 2022
R.O.U.T.E to Fully Booked: Execute
Apr 18, 2022
R.O.U.T.E to Fully Booked: Target Market
Apr 14, 2022
R.O.U.T.E to Fully Booked: Uplevel
Apr 11, 2022
R.O.U.T.E to Fully Booked: Organize
Apr 07, 2022
R.O.U.T.E to Fully Booked: Reflection
Apr 04, 2022
R.O.U.T.E. to Fully Booked: R.O.U.T.E Overview
Mar 31, 2022
Shifting Your Mindset Away from Desperation
Mar 28, 2022
Normalizing the Struggles of Entrepreneurship
Mar 24, 2022
Is It Time to Raise Your Price?- Recast
Mar 21, 2022
Would You Fire Yourself?
Mar 17, 2022
Is Overcommitting Affecting Your Consistency?
Mar 14, 2022
Calling Out The Elephant In The Room
Mar 10, 2022
Too Busy for Imposter Syndrome- Recast
Mar 07, 2022
Knowing Enough to Pass a Referral
Mar 03, 2022
Confidence Sells
Feb 28, 2022
Getting Comfortable with Sales
Feb 24, 2022
Looking Beyond the ROI
Feb 21, 2022
Keeping Your Goals in Perspective
Feb 17, 2022
Information Overload Shuts People Down
Feb 14, 2022
Structuring Your Week for Success- Recast
Feb 10, 2022
It's Not You...It's Them
Feb 07, 2022
Creating Collaborative Offers to Increase Your Value
Feb 03, 2022
100 Episodes: The Journey (and Lessons) So Far
Jan 31, 2022
Masterminds Are Not Group Coaching Programs
Jan 27, 2022
Embracing the "Anti-Hustle" Culture in Business
Jan 24, 2022
What Will Get Your Clients The Best Results?
Jan 20, 2022
Promote One Thing At A Time
Jan 17, 2022
Full Time Entrepreneurship is NOT for Everyone
Jan 13, 2022
Success, Netflix, and Morning Routines
Jan 10, 2022
The Secret Sauce to Success is...
Jan 06, 2022
Plan Your Business Strategy Like You Plan A Cross Country Road Trip
Jan 03, 2022
What's Your Vision for 2022?
Dec 30, 2021
You Are Not In The Business of Convincing
Dec 27, 2021
Breaking Down Your Annual Goals
Dec 20, 2021
What's Keeping You From Reaching Your Next Level?
Dec 16, 2021
Your Authenticity is Your Brand
Dec 13, 2021
Growth & Scaling Are Two Different Things
Dec 09, 2021
What Keeps Your Client Up At Night
Dec 06, 2021
Pivoting Your Offers for Growth
Dec 03, 2021
The Downside of Coach Hopping
Nov 29, 2021
Reflection is a Crucial Part of Biz Planning
Nov 22, 2021
Getting Into The DMs The Right Way
Nov 18, 2021
The Difference Between Visibility and Authority
Nov 15, 2021
Your Focus Dictates Your Results with Donna Tashjian
Nov 11, 2021
Invest in Yourself for Business Growth
Nov 08, 2021
Defining Fully Booked
Nov 04, 2021
Assumptions Are Bad for Business
Nov 01, 2021
Don't Sleep on Social Media Marketing
Oct 28, 2021
Developing a Relationship Marketing Strategy with Megan Winkler
Oct 25, 2021
The Reason You Are NOT Further Along in Your Business
Oct 21, 2021
Online Networking Groups
Oct 18, 2021
Knowing Your Financial Numbers with Tracey Bissett
Oct 14, 2021
What To Do When Things Don't Go As Planned
Oct 10, 2021
Creating Boundaries in Your Business
Oct 07, 2021
Utilizing Video to Amplify Your Content and Connection
Oct 04, 2021
Launch Mode = Sales Mode
Sep 30, 2021
Using Movement to Maximize Your Day with Tiffaney Florentine
Sep 27, 2021
Different Kinds of One to Many Offers
Sep 23, 2021
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed & Stuck???
Sep 20, 2021
"In My Head" is NOT An Executable Strategy
Sep 16, 2021
STOP Creating and START Selling
Sep 13, 2021
Creating A Solid Digital Footprint with Sarah Steinbrenner
Sep 09, 2021
Do You Have A Sustainable Business Model?
Sep 06, 2021
5 Money Making Activities for Your Business
Sep 02, 2021
Need New Clients? GO FIND THEM!
Aug 30, 2021
Why Getting My Jeep Meant So Much to Me
Aug 26, 2021
Using Storytelling and Word Banks for Easy Content Creation with Toby Myles
Aug 23, 2021
Simplifying Your Offers
Aug 19, 2021
Creating Foundational Biz Income During Times of Growth
Aug 16, 2021
Amplifying Your Content with Relationship Building with Kris Hughes
Aug 12, 2021
Generating Leads for Your Business
Aug 09, 2021
Understanding the Seasons in Your Business
Aug 05, 2021
Building A Business Customized to You
Aug 02, 2021
Creating Passive Income in Your Business
Jul 29, 2021
Owning Your Confidence
Jul 26, 2021
Should You Put Your Pricing on Your Wesbite?
Jul 22, 2021
Low Ticket or High Ticket...Which One is Better?
Jul 19, 2021
Becoming the Connector
Jul 15, 2021
Stop Spreading Yourself So Thin on Social Media
Jul 12, 2021
Owning Your Role as CEO
Jul 08, 2021
What is Your Easiest Point of Entry?
Jul 05, 2021
Initial vs. Long Term Value of a Client
Jul 01, 2021
Keep It To Yourself...Stop Sharing Your Financials
Jun 28, 2021
Everything Is In The Follow Up
Jun 24, 2021
Does Your Positioning Match Your Packages?
Jun 21, 2021
Are VIP Days a Good Fit For You?
Jun 17, 2021
Scaling to Your Next BIG Revenue Goal
Jun 14, 2021
Unplugging for Personal and Professional Growth
Jun 10, 2021
Getting Out of a Constant State of Learning
Jun 07, 2021
Who is Your Ideal Customer?
Jun 03, 2021
The Truth About Funnels and Strategy
May 31, 2021
Mistake #8: Not Following Your Passion
May 27, 2021
Mistake #7: Overthinking and Not Taking Action
May 24, 2021
Mistake #6: Too Many Offers
May 20, 2021
Mistake #5: Build It and They Will Come
May 17, 2021
Mistake #4: Expecting Immediate Gratification
May 13, 2021
Mistake #3: Not Tracking Your Data
May 10, 2021
Mistake #2: Staying in Your Comfort Zone
May 06, 2021
Mistake #1: Just Winging It
May 03, 2021
#STOPWITHYOURBULLSHIT
Apr 29, 2021
Are You Lacking Focus?
Apr 26, 2021
Structuring Your Week For Success
Apr 22, 2021
Aligning Your Actions With Your Goals
Apr 19, 2021
STOP Second Guessing Yourself
Apr 15, 2021
Examining Your Resistance
Apr 12, 2021
Implementing Strategy Without Losing Authenticity
Apr 08, 2021
Donuts and The Customer Journey
Apr 05, 2021
Boots on the Ground Marketing
Apr 01, 2021
Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Actions and Results
Mar 29, 2021
Making New Connection Without Being Spammy
Mar 25, 2021
Is It Time to Raise Your Price?
Mar 22, 2021
Stop Giving Up Too Soon
Mar 18, 2021
Are You Tired of Being in Launch Mode?
Mar 15, 2021
The Law of Detachment and How It Applies to Your Business
Mar 11, 2021
Pros/Cons To A Group Program - Is It The Right Fit For You?
Mar 08, 2021
Too Busy For Impostor Syndrome
Mar 04, 2021
Stop Comparing Your Starting Point to Someone Else's End Point
Mar 01, 2021
Lacking Motivation? - It's Time To Remove The Unnecessary "Should Have's"
Feb 25, 2021
Taking Action Even When Your scared AF
Feb 22, 2021
Plan your Business Strategy like you plan a Cross-Country Road Trip
Feb 20, 2021
Think Before You Act
Feb 18, 2021
My Message to YOU!
Feb 09, 2021