What if your program is selling... but your clients aren’t actually getting the transformation they paid for?

In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle sits down with Jasmine Jonte, founder and CEO of Cre8tion, to talk about the part of creating and selling courses and programs that most experts don’t spend nearly enough time thinking about: what happens after the sale.

Because having great expertise doesn’t automatically mean you know how to turn that expertise into a great learning experience.

Jasmine shares what separates programs people buy from programs people actually complete, get results from, and want to continue buying from. They also dive into the overlooked gaps in client experience that can quietly impact retention, lifetime customer value, referrals, and ultimately, your revenue.

If you already have a course, membership, mastermind, or group program, this conversation will have you looking at your program through an entirely different lens.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Signature Method Generator (cre8tion.co/method): A free custom GPT that helps experts turn what they know into a signature method: the named, repeatable framework that becomes the backbone of a scalable program. Best for the expert who is booked out one-to-one and ready to productize. This is the "turn expertise into a scalable asset" starting point.

Course Like Netflix (cre8tion.co/netflix): A free guide plus custom GPT (CourseFlix) with 10 strategies to make a program as binge-worthy as Netflix. Built around completion, engagement, and retention: the exact levers behind LTV, referrals, and repeat buyers. Best for the expert whose program already sells but is not getting the completion or retention they want.

WHERE TO FIND JASMINE JONTE

Website: www.cre8tion.co 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasminejonte 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminejonte/ 

Spotify: My Podcast Guestings Playlist 

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Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

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What if growing your audience didn’t mean you had to find every new person one at a time?

We’re creating more content than ever, trying to get more reach, more visibility, and more of the right people into our world. But there are already people who have spent years building relationships with the exact audience you want to reach.

In this episode of the Optimize to Monetize podcast, Michelle breaks down the power of borrowed trust and how intentionally tapping into other people’s audiences can help you grow faster.

Because when someone your ideal customer already trusts introduces you, you’re starting that relationship from a very different place.

Michelle shares how to identify the right opportunities, why audience alignment matters more than audience size, and how to turn that initial introduction into a relationship with an audience of your own.

Because the real opportunity isn’t simply getting in front of more people.

It’s turning borrowed trust into owned trust.

Ready to make borrowed trust part of your growth strategy?

Check out the Borrowed Trust Protocol to identify the right people, audiences, and opportunities already around you and create a plan for intentionally using them to grow your audience and your business.

Save your free seat to the One Hour Sales System Masterclass, so you start making consistent, predictable revenue instead of waiting for your next launch.

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

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You know your offer gets results. But can your potential clients actually understand how you get them there?

Because having a great program isn't enough if people can't clearly see the journey they're about to take or why your process is different from everything they've already tried.

In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle sits down with Megan Yelaney to talk about how to turn what you already do with your clients into a clear framework that makes your offer easier to understand—and easier to buy.

They dive into the difference between a framework and a list of deliverables, why your framework needs to speak to what your clients actually want, and how getting more specific about the results they can experience along the way can completely change the way you position your offer.

You'll also hear how to uncover a framework from the work you're already doing, weave in client results and objections, and why you don't need the perfect clever name before you start talking about your process.

Because your framework isn't about making your offer sound fancy.

It's about helping someone see themselves inside your process and think, "Yes. This makes sense. I can see how this could work for me.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Business Not As Usual: www.meganyelaney.com/podcast

Workshop: www.meganyelaney.com/framework-workshop and your people should use FRAMEWORK50 for 50% off at checkout

Save your free seat to the One Hour Sales System Masterclass, so you start making consistent, predictable revenue instead of waiting for your next launch.

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

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Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

What if the fastest way to grow your business isn't posting more on social media?

What if the real opportunity is building marketing assets that keep working long after you hit publish?

In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle sits down with Holly Haynes to talk about what it really takes to build a business that isn't dependent on the algorithm. From creating content that compounds over time to using AI, SEO, partnerships, and email in smarter ways, Holly shares the systems helping entrepreneurs grow without feeling chained to social media.

If you've ever wondered whether there's a more sustainable way to attract clients, generate leads, and grow your business, this conversation will have you looking at your marketing very differently.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why relying on social media alone is one of the biggest risks for your business

• The marketing assets that continue working long after you create them

• How to build a visibility strategy that doesn't require posting every day

• Why email is still one of the most valuable business assets you can own

• How AI is changing the way people discover businesses and what that means for your marketing

• Simple ways to create long-term growth instead of constantly chasing the algorithm

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another entrepreneur who's ready to build a business that doesn't rely on the algorithm.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/quiz  

https://www.instagram.com/thehollymariehaynes

Connect with Holly:
Website: https://hollymariehaynes.com
Private Podcast: The Anti-Social Shift
Podcast: Crush the Rush

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

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Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

What if the question isn't which funnel should I build?

What if the real question is: Do I have the right ecosystem in place to create predictable revenue?

In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle breaks down the three funnels every successful online business relies on and why focusing on just one is keeping so many coaches, course creators, and online experts stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle.

Because predictable revenue doesn't come from a single funnel.

It comes from a marketing ecosystem where each system has a job, each piece supports the next, and growth becomes something you engineer instead of hope for.

And here's the kicker...

One of these systems is dramatically underutilized. Most business owners have never intentionally built it, yet it has the power to increase retention, referrals, customer lifetime value, and the overall health of your business.

If revenue has felt harder than it should, this episode might help you see exactly where the missing piece is. 

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts

If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business!

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

Every coach, course creator and online expert is talking about growth, revenue, followers, engagement, and scaling.

But what if the numbers you're paying the most attention to aren't actually helping you build a better business?

In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle challenges the way online business owners think about success, growth, and the metrics that deserve your attention in 2026.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by data, frustrated by inconsistent results, or questioned where to focus next, this conversation is for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

🎟️ Ready to create a more predictable path to growth? Grab your seat for my free training: https://go.themichellefernandez.com/class

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts

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Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

In this episode, Michelle Fernandez dives into the hidden cost of relying on launches to grow your business and why she believes the traditional launch model is becoming riskier than ever in today’s fast-moving market.

If your business only makes money during launches, this conversation is going to hit home.

Michelle breaks down what’s actually happening to your funnel between launches, including the dead zones that quietly kill momentum, cool down leads, and force you to start from scratch every time you sell.

Inside this episode:
 • Why launches create feast and famine cycles
 • The hidden revenue leaks most coaches never notice
 • What happens when your funnel goes silent between launches
 • Why today’s market is moving too fast for “disappear and relaunch” strategies
 • The emotional rollercoaster of depending on launch week to pay your bills
 • Why weekly conversion systems are replacing launch-dependent businesses

If you’ve been feeling exhausted by the constant pressure to launch, create urgency, and rebuild momentum over and over again, this episode will completely shift the way you think about sales and consistency.

Ready to see the model Michelle recommends instead?

Save your free seat for the live training here:

https://go.themichellefernandez.com/class

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

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CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

If your business feels slow right now, sales are inconsistent, cash flow is unpredictable, and you can't figure out why…this episode is for you.

Here's the thing most people miss: it's not your offer. It's not your funnel. And it's definitely not that you need more leads.

It's how long it's taking people to move from "I'm interested" to "I'm in."

That gap? That's where the money is leaking.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what conversion velocity is, where it breaks down in most businesses, and the four 1% shifts you can make right now to start closing that gap without overhauling everything you've already built.

What we cover:

• What conversion velocity actually is and why it changes everything
• The four places velocity breaks down (and why most people never see it happening)
• Four fixes to create faster, smoother momentum for people who are already interested
• Why live events are one of the most underused velocity tools out there
• What changes in your business when you stop chasing leads and start moving the ones you already have

The leads are there. The interest is there. Now let's make it move.

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts

If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business!

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

If content is already getting engagement but it’s not turning into clients… this is the missing piece.

This episode breaks down how to take the comments already happening on posts and turn them into real conversations, deeper connections, and actual sales. Because every comment is someone raising their hand. Most people just don’t know what to do next. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

•  Why engagement alone doesn’t lead to clients (and what actually does) 
•  How to recognize which comments signal real buying intent 
•  The exact shift from generic replies to meaningful conversations 
•  How AI can support responses without making them feel robotic 
•  A simple system to move from comment → conversation → client

Every comment is someone raising their hand.

Most people just don’t know how to continue the conversation—so it ends there.

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts

If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business!

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com

Running Meta ads but not getting sales?
You’re not alone. And most of the time, the problem isn’t the ad itself.

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Meta ads strategist Samantha Fine to talk about what has changed in the ads landscape, why so many business owners feel like ads stopped working, and what actually needs to be in place for ads to convert in 2026.

They break down the biggest mistakes people make when running ads, why boosting posts can cost you money, when AI helps and when it hurts, and how to build an ad strategy that supports your funnel instead of just sending random traffic.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this conversation will help you understand what to fix first so your ads can actually lead to sales.

Listen now and learn how to optimize your marketing so your ads work with your funnel, not against it.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthafinedigital/

Successful Ads Scorecard: https://www.samanthafinedigital.com/scorecard

Book an Ads Audit Session: https://link.autopilotclients.io/widget/bookings/ads-audit-samantha-fine-digital

Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm?

You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money.

Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today!

Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts

If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business!

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Instagram: @themichellefernandez
Website: themichellefernandez.com