Michelle DeNio | Business Strategist

The REAL Truth About Business: Business Strategy for Service Based Entrepreneurs

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The Real Truth About Business is a business strategy podcast for service-based entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants who are done with generic advice and ready for data-driven strategic planning that actually works. Hosted by Michelle DeNio, a business strategist based in Sarasota, Florida, this podcast delivers practical insights on business growth strategy, pricing for profit, lead generation, sales process development, and strategic business planning. Whether you're a solopreneur, small business owner, online coach, or consultant, you'll get no-fluff guidance on building a sustainable, pr...

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Michelle DeNio | Business Strategist

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Are You Lacking Focus? 26.04.2021

Are you experiencing a lack of focus and direction in your business?  The real question is...d o you even know that it’s happening ? It’s easy to think that you are moving forward in your business when you are staying busy.  But are you truly doing tasks that move your business in one, solid linear direction?  Or are you just doing “things” that make you “feel busy” so that you don’...

Structuring Your Week For Success 22.04.2021

Do you feel like you are less productive in your business than you should be?  Maybe you are feeling like you are a little all over the place ?  In order to combat this feeling of overwhelm , you need to structure your week.   You need a structure that's consistent so that you can get more done. Listen to learn more about how you can structure your week for success. About the H...

Aligning Your Actions With Your Goals 19.04.2021

So you have these BIG goals for your business.  You want to achieve them, and you’re even talking to people about them.  BUT ...are the actions you are taking in your business aligning with those goals?  Are you walking the walk and talking the talk?  Or are you simply just making noise about things you’d LIKE to do in your business?  Let’s explore aligning your actions wi...

STOP Second Guessing Yourself 15.04.2021

When it comes to your business, do you find yourself constantly asking yourself “what if'' ?  Does it feel like you are always trying to consider making changes to something before you even have data to support those changes? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions… STOP second guessing your every move inside of your business, my friend. Listen to learn more about how second guessi...

Examining Your Resistance 12.04.2021

Have you ever been doing something for your business and suddenly felt the urge of resistance?  Like you just don’t want to do it?  It happens to all of us.  What a lot of people don’t realize is that when this happens you really need to stop for a moment and ask yourself why it is happening. There's several forms of resistance. There's always a reason why that resistance is coming...

Implementing Strategy Without Losing Authenticity 08.04.2021

Have you ever accessed a freebie or a DIY strategy product that you decided to buy for your business only to have it not work at all?  Chances are you’ve at least seen what I’m talking about.   Here’s the cold, hard truth- implementing a strategy verbatim that is not made FOR YOUR BUSINESS is just NOT going to work.  So what do you do to make it work? Listen to learn more about adap...

Donuts and The Customer Journey 05.04.2021

Do you have a 3 step offer in your business?  Are you taking your customers through a journey of everything that you offer?  You may have seen the title of today’s episode and thought about what donuts and the customer journey could possibly have in common.  In this particular instance, donuts are related to a 3 step offer that creates a customer journey. Listen to learn more on how...

Boots on the Ground Marketing 01.04.2021

We all know that when it comes to network and relationship marketing, things take time.  It takes time to meet someone and then nurture and grow a relationship of trust with them. However, the true beauty behind network and relationship marketing is that you may not even end up doing business with the person you meet.  You may end up as someone that they refer out to their inner circle....

Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Actions and Results 29.03.2021

If you have explored the option of working with a business coach, then you have probably found yourself wondering if that coach can actually deliver results in your business.  As a business coach, one of the questions I get asked most often when talking with new people is, “What results do you provide for your client?”  My answer is always that results are dependent on the client. Of cou...

Making New Connection Without Being Spammy 25.03.2021

Have you ever wondered how you can make new connections with people in the online space without coming off spammy?  Facebook groups are an AMAZING place to make new connections and grow your business... BUT think about how many times you have been inside of a Facebook group and having a great conversation or you post something that starts an amazing conversation only to have it deleted by the...

Is It Time to Raise Your Price? 22.03.2021

If you’ve been in business for a while, then you know there will come a time that you need to raise your prices. But when is it the right time to do that?  This is a topic that comes up time and time again and there are a million different thoughts and opinions on it.   In today’s episode I am sharing the process that I take my clients and myself through when we feel it’s time to in...

Stop Giving Up Too Soon 18.03.2021

Have you ever launched a new product/service/course only for it to not go the way you envisioned it so you just threw in the towel immediately because you thought no one wanted what you were offering???  If you are guilty of this, I can guarantee you that you are probably guilty of giving up too soon.  I know how hard it is to feel like you put your all into something and then feel like...

Are You Tired of Being in Launch Mode? 15.03.2021

Today's episode goes out to all the people that absolutely hate being in launch mode. If you follow any of the big names in entrepreneurship, then you know they typically launch something once a year.  It's a big launch with a long process. It can sometimes be overwhelming. If being in launch mode exhausts you, I have great news for you -STOP DOING IT! Live launching is not the ONLY way to se...

The Law of Detachment and How It Applies to Your Business 11.03.2021

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you’re trying to remember the name of something, but it just won’t come to you?  You just cannot think of it to save your life. We've all been there, right?  We’ve said, “Oh my gosh, why can I not think of that person's name?” So the conversation ends, you move about your business, and you detach from it. You start to carry on a diffe...

Pros/Cons To A Group Program - Is It The Right Fit For You? 08.03.2021

Episode Summary - Something which is often talked about is Group Programs. Are you someone who is confused about group programs having so many questions about it? In this episode, I have shared the Pros and Cons of group programs from consumer and facilitator perspectives. Key Takeaways: Understand the important questions to ask yourself when considering a group program both as a facilitator and a...

Too Busy For Impostor Syndrome 04.03.2021

Episode Summary - Have you been guilty of feeling impostor syndrome? We have all been there where we don’t feel confident, we doubt ourselves, etc. In this episode, I have discussed the days when we don’t feel impostor syndrome and how we can eliminate all the noise that echoes in our head, which stops us from moving forward. Key Takeaways: Learn what Impostor Syndrome is. Find out the times when...

Stop Comparing Your Starting Point to Someone Else's End Point 01.03.2021

Episode Summary - We all see others' success and start comparing, but what we miss out on is the process and time it took. In this episode, I talk about the behind-the-scenes of every end result by sharing my story of preparing meals for the entire week in 2 hours. Key Takeaways: Understand how just knowing the success stories will not help; you need to see the process of how they reached there. U...

Lacking Motivation? - It's Time To Remove The Unnecessary "Should Have's" 25.02.2021

Episode Summary - Do you ever have a day where you just cannot find the motivation to much of anything?  You drag along in the morning, grabbing another cup of coffee, scrolling through social media and your email just a bit longer, knowing you have a huge list of things to do waiting for you? In today’s episode we are chatting about the underlying cause of that lack of motivation and the dri...

Taking Action Even When Your scared AF 22.02.2021

Episode Summary - When is the last time you took action despite your biggest fears?  Maybe, your fears are the exact thing keeping you from taking action on something right now. In this episode, I share my personal story of launching this podcast and all of the emotions, fears, insecurities and limiting beliefs that came with it and HOW to overcome them. Key Takeaways: Understand the thoughts...

Plan your Business Strategy like you plan a Cross-Country Road Trip 20.02.2021

Episode Summary - How does a cross country road trip and your business strategy have anything in common? In today’s episode, you are going to find out!  Through this analogy we will discuss how you should be treating and planning your growth strategy for your business in the EXACT same way as you would a trip across the country. Key Takeaways: Know what mistakes you might be making (and how t...

Think Before You Act 18.02.2021

Episode Summary - We are constantly in the creation and innovation mode. But, sometimes the new idea that we have created can take us off track from our long-term business strategy. To ensure your every action is aligned with your overall business strategy, I have discussed the factors you need to consider before executing the new idea in this episode. Key Takeaways: Know why it is important to re...

My Message to YOU! 09.02.2021

Thank you so much for listening to the Strategy in Small Doses Podcast!  I wanted to take a minute to share with you WHY I created this podcast, my intention for how it will HELP you and my mission for my business. 

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