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

Do you have a person in your life that always “knows a guy” when you need something done? When it comes to business, there are definite advantages to being the person who “knows a guy”.   This is what I refer to as being a connector.   When you are a connector it builds trust and so much more in your business.

Let’s learn more why you should and how you can become a connector.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

Consider this podcast your permission to stop spreading yourself so thin...especially on social media. You don't need to be everywhere all the time.  There's only so much of you to go around. You don't have to be on every social platform.

Let’s discuss spreading yourself too thin on social media.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

It’s truth bomb time, kids.  Ready? You need to own and stand in the CEO role of your business.  Just because a client or a prospect is asking you for something, does NOT mean you have to provide it. I know that we have all been trained that the client is always right and to give them what they're asking for. But I'm here to tell you that you don't have to.  It is on YOU as the CEO, as the expert in your business, to know whether or not this particular client is a good fit and if it aligns with your current strategy for growth.

Let’s chat about owning your role as CEO.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

Simplify is my 2021 Word of the Year.  So I have to ask...what is your easiest point of entry? What is the easiest way for someone to do business with you? When you get on the phone with a prospective client, do you unknowingly overwhelm them with everything they “need”?  If so, you may be costing yourself business.

Let’s discuss the need to simplify and identify your easiest point of entry.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

Do you know the difference between the initial value of a client and long term value of a client?  When people first start working with you, are you offering a higher value service that might be a one time purchase? Or are you setting yourself up to build long term loyalty with this client?

Let’s discuss the initial vs. long term value of a client.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

I’m going to share with you a few unpopular opinions in the online space.  First, your financial information is nobody's business. Yep I said it.  And second, your financial information also doesn't define success.

Now that I have ruffled your feathers a little bit, let’s talk about why I feel this way.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

The fortune is in the follow up. You've heard this saying a million times, and yet we all still hate it!   We hate following up with people.  This is the biggest reason you're leaving money on the table! But did you know that EVERYTHING is in the follow up?

Let’s talk about how your follow up, or lack thereof, is keeping you from leveling up in your business.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

When it comes to doing business in the online space, your positioning matters just as much, if not more, than what you are actually selling.  My question to you is this...are you actually positioning yourself in the market the way you think you are? Furthermore, is the way you are positioning yourself in the market in alignment with the packages you offer?  Whether you realize it or not, these things matter!

Let’s take a look at your positioning vs your packages.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBi

Let’s talk about VIP days. They are very popular in the industry right now for freelancers and service based professionals. But are VIP days a good fit for your business? I mean, just because there's a lot of people that are doing really well with them does not always mean that it's a good fit for you.  You want to create a business model that feels good to you, right?

Let’s dive in a little deeper and see if VIP days are a good fit for you.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/

If you’re an entrepreneur, I’m willing to bet that you have revenue goals that you would like to hit.  You more than likely even have different levels of goals you would like to achieve. I also am willing to bet that your revenue goals from when you first started out are different from the goals you have when you are 3-5 years into business. When it comes to scaling to your next BIG revenue goal, do you know what your route is to get there?

Let’s take a look at breaking down your next BIG revenue goal.

About the Host -

Michelle DeNio is a business strategist with a passion for life and entrepreneurship. She strongly believes that life is meant to be lived fully and that there is WAY MORE to life than sitting behind our computer all day, every day. She has worked in various roles throughout her corporate career, including business operations & development, sales, leadership training, management, time management, and finance.

She uses all of these combined skills and experience to help her clients create a bigger impact on the world and share their beautiful gifts. Her superpower is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and moving forward with a clear and realistic growth strategy.

Connect with Michelle-

Website - https://michelledenioconsulting.com

Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategist/

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/