Michelle DeNio | Business Strategist
The REAL Truth About Business: Business Strategy for Service Based Entrepreneurs
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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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Why knowing your business season is crucial for growth [Ep. 297] 26.03.2025 16:27
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. _______________________________________________________ Feeling a bit overwhelmed in your busine...
Doubt: The Sneaky Saboteur of Your Business [Ep. 296] 19.03.2025 24:19
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. _____________________________________________________ Doubt is sneaky! It creeps into our lives...
How to show up unapologetically and attract your ideal clients [Ep. 295] 12.03.2025 21:09
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. ____________________________________________________ If you’ve ever held back from sharing your...
Are You Talking Over Your Audience? Let’s Fix That! [Ep. 294] 05.03.2025 25:32
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. _______________________________________________________ We're diving into a sneaky little proble...
Selling Without Feeling Sleezy or Salesy [Ep. 293] 26.02.2025 24:02
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. ____________________________________________________ Let’s face it – sales can feel like a dirty...
The Three-Way Win: Leveling Up Your Collaborations [Ep. 292] 19.02.2025 21:12
Ready to level up your collaboration game? Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of what makes a collaboration truly work—spoiler alert: it’s all about the triple win! Yep, you heard me right—it's gotta be a win for you, a win for them, and a win for the client. We’re calling out the collab wannabes who just don’t get it, wasting time instead of creating magic together. So grab your favorite d...
Why Sales Feels Hard (And How to Fix It) [Ep. 291] 12.02.2025 19:50
Learn Why Most Sales Plans Fail... and How to Fix it! Most business owners struggle with sales because they’re doing too much —too many offers, too many strategies, too much second-guessing. They don’t need a new offer. They don’t need to work harder. They just need a clear, focused plan. That’s exactly what you’ll walk away with in this free workshop. https://links.michelledenioconsulting.c...
What Baking Sourdough Taught Me About Business {Friday Freestyle} [Ep. 290] 07.02.2025 7:23
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. ____________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the information...
How to strategically use social media without burnout in your business [Ep. 289] 05.02.2025 19:59
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re diving into...
Why Your Audience Size Matters for Client Conversion [Ep. 288] 29.01.2025 12:19
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. __________________________________________ Are you constantly feeling frustrated because you're...
Why Passing Credit Card Fees Looks Cheap {Friday Freestyle} [Ep. 287] 24.01.2025 5:13
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. ________________________________________ Does it drive you crazy when businesses pass their cred...
The Days of Passive Lead Generation Are Over [Ep. 286] 22.01.2025 19:16
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. -------------------------------------------------------------- Gone are the days of sitting back...
3 reasons North Star goals are more effective than BHAG goals [Ep 285] 15.01.2025 26:03
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community without the overwhelm and burnout. Just focus and direction to scale your business. ___________________________________________________ Tired of setting those big, hairy, audacious...
Buyer Trends in 2025: Top 3 Strategies to Boost Your Sales [Ep. 284] 08.01.2025 18:51
Are you concerned about the future of your business and how to retain clients in an increasingly discerning market? In today's episode, we'll explore three buyer trends predicted to be crucial in 2025. Michelle DeNio will discuss how building deeper connections, creating memorable client experiences, and making clients feel valued can be key strategies to ensure sustained growth and loyalty in you...
The Business of Networking: Turning Conversations into Leads - Friday Freestyle [Ep. 283] 27.12.2024 6:12
Are you frustrated with networking groups that don't seem to yield any tangible results or ROI? In today's episode, we dive deep into the importance of networking and how to measure its return on investment. Michelle DeNio gets candid about why networking is crucial for business owners, how to recognize valuable networking opportunities, and why expecting conversions in various forms is not only a...
Pause and Reflect: How to End Your Business Year on a High Note [Ep. 282] 18.12.2024 9:07
Are you feeling overwhelmed as the year comes to an end, wondering if you achieved all you set out to? In today's episode, Michelle DeNio encourages listeners to pause, reflect, and celebrate their accomplishments. Michelle provides valuable insights on how you can review your achievements objectively, set the right intentions for the upcoming year, and ensure you enter 2025 with a balanced mindse...
Why Consistency Beats Going All-In for Business Success - Friday Freestyle [Ep. 281] 13.12.2024 4:58
Are you finding yourself paralyzed by the need to go big or go home, struggling to maintain consistency in your business efforts? In today's Friday Freestyle episode, Michelle DeNio shares some tough love on avoiding the trap of trying to leap from zero to 365 in seconds. Through a client story, she emphasizes the importance of starting small and building up consistent habits, one step at a time,...
5 Non-Social Media Visibility Strategies for 2025 (or any year) [Ep 280] 11.12.2024 24:02
Are you feeling burnt out by social media and looking for new ways to get your business noticed? In today's episode, we dive into visibility strategies that move away from social media and focus on networking, relationship marketing, and other non-social media methods. Michelle shares practical steps on how to build brand awareness, get top of mind, and attract clients through genuine connections...
3 Simple Steps to Convert Leads Into Clients [Ep. 279] 04.12.2024 15:15
Are you finding yourself lost in the shuffle of lead generation, wondering why your amazing leads aren't converting into paying clients? In today's episode, we dive into strategies for ensuring that your leads don't fall through the cracks. Michelle discusses the crucial steps for tracking, following up, and converting leads efficiently, so nothing gets left behind and every potential client is ma...
3 steps to avoid turning your business into a JOB {Friday Freestyle} - [Ep 278] 29.11.2024 5:52
Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by endless client requests and questioning whether you've just created another job for yourself, rather than a true business? In today's episode, we delve into the challenges of managing time, client expectations, and setting boundaries while maintaining the freedom and flexibility you sought when starting your business. Through a real-life scenario from a mast...
How to Combat “Friend Zoning” In Business with Guest Meg Joyce [Ep. 277] 27.11.2024 41:29
Are you feeling "friend zoned" in your business relationships? In this episode, we explore the frustrations many business owners face when their offerings don't convert interest into clients. Host Michelle DeNio talks with Meg Joyce from In Kind Brand Therapy about the misconceptions around "brand therapy" and the importance of aligning your personal identity with your business brand. In this epis...
3 Strategies to Turn Your Business Ideas into Actionable Steps [Ep 276] 20.11.2024 27:13
Are you overwhelmed with too many ideas and struggling to take action on them? Wondering how to sift through your thoughts and focus on what's truly important for your business? In this episode, we break down practical strategies to transform your overflowing ideas into actionable steps. We'll explore how to get organized, set clear priorities, and create a focused plan to drive your business forw...
The secret to better client engagement {Friday Freestyle} - [Ep 275] 15.11.2024 4:32
Are you finding it hard to get the best out of your team or clients? In today's episode, we dive into an innovative approach to training people to work effectively with you. Michelle DeNio shares a genius onboarding strategy from her mastermind colleague, Annalee, that can significantly boost engagement and productivity. Listen to learn how educating your team or clients on utilizing your strength...
3 Tips to Optimize Your Time and Increase Business Profits [Ep 274] 13.11.2024 24:16
Are you overwhelmed with tasks and feeling like there's never enough time to get everything done in your business? In today's episode, we diving into the essential strategies for time management and optimization that can boost your business' profitability. In this episode, you'll learn: Why having too much on your plate makes time optimization nearly impossible. The importance of clear focus, stru...
Your Online Business Really Isn’t That Different! The Two Things You Need To Succeed [Ep 273] 06.11.2024 14:53
Are you caught up in thinking your business is so special that common business strategies just won't work for you? In today's episode, we'll challenge the belief that your business is fundamentally different from others and reveal how simplifying your approach to sales and marketing can create transformative results. Michelle DeNio uncovers why foundational business principles apply to everyone an...
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