Rachel McMichael

Business with Impact

Business EN ↓ 240 episodes

From marketing strategies to tech tips to balancing work and family, your host Rachel McMichael joins other leading entrepreneurs to share real talk about creating a business that has lasting impact and influence (and of course… income!). If you’re looking for tangible advice on how to start and scale your business online, this one’s for you!

Author

Rachel McMichael

Category

Business

Podcast website

rachelmcmichael.com

Latest episode

Dec 10, 2025

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Episodes

#290 Why Good Ideas Need Great Systems with Guest Expert: Jenn Kleiber 10.12.2025

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my incredible mastermind client, Jenn Kleber, a former educator turned sought-after business coach for education consultants.  Jenn’s story is packed with bold decisions, mindset shifts, and tactical strategies that helped her pivot and continue to grow in today’s market, and in this episode she’s sharing it all.  If you’ve ever felt like your business sho...

#289 Smart Online Business Growth with Guest Expert: Brandi Matthews 02.12.2025

On today's episode, I am so excited to introduce you to Brandi Matthews. Brandi is one of our mastermind clients and is an educational consultant for therapists. On our episode today, we're talking specifically about how she got into online business, what she's doing now that's really working in her business, and how she made decisions on what to invest in and what not to inves...

#288 How to Rewire Your Mindset and Break Through in Business with Guest Expert: Brad Bizjack 15.10.2025

You can have the best strategy in the world... but if your internal thermostat is set to fear or doubt? It won’t work.  Brad Bizjack is back on the podcast, and he's  breaking down why your results always reflect your beliefs, sharing a powerful reframe on how subconscious patterns might be secretly sabotaging your success, and sharing how to rewire your mindset for lasting success. If you&ap...

#287 The Market is Shifting - Here’s How to Stay Ahead 07.10.2025

The market has changed. But the good news? People are still buying. They’re just being more intentional. In this episode of the Business with Impact podcast, Rachel reveals the mindset shift and key to consistent sales in today’s market.  If your launches have felt flat or you’ve wondered whether your offer is the problem, this episode will help you reframe, refocus, and rebuild with confidence. W...

#286 The Right Kind of Consistency 23.09.2025

You’ve heard that consistency is key in business, but what if you’ve been taught the wrong kind of consistency? In this episode, Rachel pulls back the curtain on what actually keeps a business growing without being glued to your phone or online 24/7. What to Listen For: The biggest lie you’ve been told about consistency in business. What Rachel did 6 months ago that kept her business growing while...

#285 Fail Hard, Fail Fast, Fail Forward 09.09.2025

Most entrepreneurs are doing everything they can to avoid failure. But what if that mindset is actually what’s slowing you down? In this episode of Business with Impact , I’m sharing why the fastest-growing businesses aren’t playing it safe, and how you can build unstoppable momentum by learning to fail faster. What to Listen For: Why failing fast is the quickest way to business growth The real re...

#284 The Secret to Zigging When Everyone Else Zags 02.09.2025

In a world obsessed with speed and AI generated content, we're talking about why slowing down and serving well is your best strategy to stand out online .  This episode is packed with wisdom, metaphors (you’ll love the farmer’s market one!), and a sneak peek into what’s coming soon to Business with Impact! What to Listen For: The #1 way to zig while others zag in today’s fast-paced online spa...

#283 Controversial Take: AI Won’t Save Your Business (But Here’s What Will) 26.08.2025

I know this could be considered a bold or controversial statement in a world where everyone seems to be talking about ChatGPT, Claude, or the latest AI tool that promises to make your business easier.  (And spoiler alert, then can!) But here’s the truth: AI can’t replace the one thing your business actually needs to thrive… a steady stream of clients. In this episode we're talking about: Why...

#282 How To Start Standing Out From Your Competition with Guest Expert: Ashley Conway 08.07.2025

 On today's episode, I am so excited to introduce you to my friend and mastermind client, the extraordinary marketing coach and super copywriter, Ashley Conway! In this episode, we're going to be diving into mistakes that you might be making in your business that are causing you to blend in with the crowd and losing you valuable leads. How can you write copy that allows you to truly stan...

#281 The Scrappy Launch System: How to Sign Clients Before You Ever Build a Funnel 17.06.2025

What if you could sign your next three clients even if your offer is only half scribbled on a Google Doc, you’ve got a tiny audience, and zero team. If you’ve ever thought, “I just need someone to show me how to start making sales now, without all the moving pieces,” this episode is for you. Today, I’m giving you the inside look at my Scrappy Launch System… the same one our clients are using right...

#280 The 3 Stages of Online Business Growth (And What to Focus On in Each One) 03.06.2025

If business feels frustrating right now… If you’re doing all the things and still wondering why nothing’s quite landing… It might not be because you're doing the wrong things. It might be because you're doing the right things... at the wrong stage. One of the biggest reasons smart, talented online business owners stall out and plateau? They’re executing Stage 3 strategies… while still st...

#279 My Framework For How to Make Consistent Sales Without Being Online 24/7 27.05.2025

Can we both agree that hustling 24/7 isn’t sustainable?  In this episode, I’ll show you the exact framework I use (and teach my clients) to build a simple, high-impact system that creates consistent sales – even when you’re not constantly posting, launching, or showing up on camera. What to listen for: The 3-part Impact Framework that drives consistent sales  Why visibility without profitability i...

#278 The Freebie Fix: The Real Solution to Getting More Leads From Your Free Offer 20.05.2025

You created the freebie. You poured your best tips into it. Shared it. Promoted it. Maybe even ran some ads. And if you’re still refreshing your screen thinking… “Where are the leads?” Before we blame the algorithm… Before we burn it all down and start over… Let’s get real about what’s actually going on. Because here’s what no one’s talking about: Free offers (aka opt-ins, lead magnets, lead gener...

#277 Three Costly Funnel Mistakes – and How to Fix Them Fast 13.05.2025

If your funnel isn’t converting, it’s not because your audience is too small or your content isn’t “good enough”? In this episode, Rachel uncovers the real reasons your funnel is stalling – and the exact steps to fix it. Spoiler: It’s not about scrapping everything. It’s about tweaking and refining what’s already there. What to listen for: The real definition of a funnel (hint: it’s not just a lan...

#276 Three Questions to Ask Before Running Facebook Ads 12.11.2024

Today on the Business With Impact podcast, we’re talking about one of my favorite things: Facebook Ads!   A question I still get asked all of the time is: “How do I know when I’m ready for Facebook ads?” As an ad expert, I wanted to share the exact framework I share with our clients  in the Business with Impact Academy™ when they’re trying to make this decision in their business. We’re going to ta...

#275 Don’t Make These Black Friday Mistakes 05.11.2024

Today on the Business With Impact podcast I'm going to be sharing what you need to be doing today to prepare for your Black Friday promotion!   I dive into three mistakes that I see most online business owners making when it comes to their Black Friday deals and how YOU can avoid them.   If you've been considering having a Black Friday promotion this year, then this episode is for you! L...

#274 What to Do When it Feels Like it’s Not Working? 29.10.2024

What do we do when it feels like things just aren’t working in our online business?   What’s the next step you should take?   Where do you go from there?   On today's episode we’re not only going to ask these questions, but we’re going to answer them as well. Because…spoiler alert…we’ve all been there! And it’s more than possible to get out of that slump and move forward.    Let's dive i...

#273 The Wrong Way to Set Goals for Your Online Business 22.10.2024

On today’s episode of the Business With Impact podcast, we're talking about priority-based living and why it’s so important when it comes to goal setting.   You see, there’s a problem with traditional goal setting.   Oftentimes, we set goals for our business, and what do we do? We start to dream and we pick some numbers (really, if we're being honest, out of thin air) based on what we wi...

#272 Is This the One Thing Keeping You from Seeing Success in Your Business? with Guest Expert: Brad Bizjack 15.10.2024

I remember the very first time that I started a group coaching program and the first six weeks were focused exclusively on mindset.   I'll never forget emailing the coach and asking, “Can we please just fast forward to the good stuff?” Because all I wanted was the strategy, the system, the step by step process.   Little did I know that those first six weeks would build a foundation that would...

#271 Why Joining the Business With Impact Academy is the Key to Your Next Business Breakthrough 08.10.2024

On today's episode, we're going to take you behind the scenes and share all the details you've been asking for when it comes to the Business With Impact Academy™!   In this episode, we're discussing… Who is the Business With Impact Academy™ for? Is the Business With Impact Academy™ right for my business? Am I ready for a program like the Business With Impact Academy™?   We crea...

#270 How to “Balance” Being a Mom & a Business Owner 01.10.2024

Chances are if you're anything like me, you started your business because you crave freedom and flexibility.    You want to be a great mom, a great wife, and a great business owner. You want to serve your community. You want to be able to go above and beyond for them. But not at the expense of your kids or your family. You want to create a legacy.   And let me tell you, that is absolutely pos...

#269 How to Write Copy that Converts with Guest Expert: Vanessa Wilde 24.09.2024

As entrepreneurs, we all know the importance of the words that we speak.   We know the importance of messaging. We know the importance of communicating. We know that a great offer, when communicated well, will get results.   And there's a secret weapon that I use in my own business and an incredible person behind that secret weapon, who is the best when it comes to clearly communicating an of...

#268 Setting Realistic Goals for Your Next Launch 17.09.2024

In this episode we're talking about a consistent theme that we see and hear from our clients when it comes to the behind-the-scenes launch!   And in this episode we’re sharing how to set clear goals and clear expectations for your launch so that when things come up in your launch (spoiler: because they will!) you can handle them with confidence.   Let’s dive in! --- Links mentioned in this ep...

#267 Running a Physical Product Business vs. a Digital Product Business with Guest Expert: Monica Little 10.09.2024

On today’s episode, I am really excited to introduce you to my friend, Monica Little the Product Biz Coach!   If you have a physical product in your online business or if you're considering creating a physical product for your online business, today's episode is one that you do not want to miss!   Monica is the go-to person when it comes to handmade or physical products. And in today&apo...

#266 Knowing How to Prioritize Your Daily Business Task List 27.08.2024

If you've ever felt like you have way too many things on your to-do list and not enough time to get them done, this episode is for you!    On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to prioritize your business task lists so that you’re getting 20% of the activities done that yield 80% of the results!   Let's dive in! --- Links mentioned in this episode:  → Follow Rachel on Instagr...

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