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 talk through three simple questions to ask yourself before deciding to move forward with ads....

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! Let’s dive in! --- Links mentioned in this episode:  → Follow Rachel on Instagram:...

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 in! --- Links mentioned in this episode:  → Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael →...

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 wish and we immediately attach a whole lot of meaning to a number that we arbitrarily picked because...

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 then allow me to scale my business to six figures, and eventually, beyond that.   Today I'm so...

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 created the Academy with the online business owner in mind. It’s specifically designed to help online coaches,...

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 possible! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On today’s episode, I'm so excited to be sharing with you 5 ways that I've...

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 offer…   On today’s episode, I am really excited to introduce you to my friend and copywriting...

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 episode:  → Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael → Learn more about The Business with...

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's episode, she's going to be sharing the ins and outs of the differences between running a physical...

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 Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael → Learn more about The Business with Impact Academy HERE. → Grab your FREE...

On today’s episode, I am really excited to introduce you to my friend, Megan Blacksmith from Becoming Zesty!   When I think about Megan, the thing that comes to me is, “person who helped people transform their minds so they can have breakthroughs in their business.”   One of the things that I think is so unique and fascinating about Megan (and her business partner, Dr. Alex) is that they are geniuses (literal absolute masters!) at helping people find blocks in their business and helping...

Today on the Business With Impact podcast we're talking about some of the biggest mistakes and myths in the online space that are costing you time, money, and keeping you stuck.   We're starting with two myths that are common beliefs among MOST business owners (had you heard of these before?) and then we’re diving into the five areas to focus on when you're ready to start and scale! --- Links mentioned in this episode:  → Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael → Learn more about...

On today’s episode, I am really excited to introduce you to my friend, Renae Fieck!   If you've ever focused on trying to be consistent by doing things like staying up late or getting up early, just forcing yourself to be productive, even when it doesn't feel authentic. Or maybe you've even found yourself thinking things like, “the harder I work, the more success I’ll see.”   In today's episode, Renae is going to take everything you thought you knew about the old way of working and turn...

One question that we get asked a lot is, how do I price my offer? How do I know what value to attach to my deliverables?   So, on today’s episode, we’re going to talk through three ways that we approach this with our Business With Impact Academy™ clients… some of which are a very different way to ask these questions in your business!   And we’ll even throw in a few things that we wouldn't recommend doing when it comes to pricing your offer…some mistakes we often see in the online space. ...

On today’s episode, I am really excited to introduce you to Michelle Lake!   Michelle coaches endurance athletes and I had the honor of meeting Michelle in-person just over a year ago. One of the things that impressed me the most about Michelle is that she is so good at speaking to her ideal client on social media.   Now, when I say speaking to her ideal client, I don't mean just posting content… I mean, she's really good at getting in people's minds.    Have you ever read a post from...

Welcome to the Business With Impact podcast!   On today's episode, as we settle into the third quarter of the year (can you believe it?!), we want to talk about the three things we do every quarter to set the business up for success!   We’re going to discuss goal setting, how to create a solid business plan for the quarter, and how to measure your business’ metrics and data. Taking the time to think through each of these three things will really help you have a successful next 90 days. ...

On today’s episode, I am thrilled to be talking with my friend, my Magnify Your Content™ business partner, my colleague, AND my client, Kristen Van Horn!   Kristen is the best at all things productivity, time management, and content creation on top of being a great mom, a great wife, and a great business owner! She wears all the hats and wears them so well.   Today we’re focusing on momentum… and the most important key ingredient for momentum… consistency!   If consistency has been a...

You may have heard us say that when you get a group of passionate, driven, online business owners in a room together, miracles can happen!   On today's episode, we want to give you a sneak peek behind the curtain of what that looks like in the Business With Impact Mastermind and what our members get to experience during our live events and retreats!   But not only that, we want to help you learn whether or not joining a mastermind is the best fit for your online business needs… including...

I am so thrilled to welcome my friend Mel Abraham and author of the brand new book, Building Your Money Machine onto today’s episode!   I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of this book and this is one of those books where you are going to want to underline every single sentence in the book! It is life changing, business changing, money changing, and just so transformational.   I'm beyond thrilled, honored, and humbled to have Mel on the show with me today to talk about how you can...

Today on the Business With Impact podcast we’re’ going to talk about investing in your business!    How do you know when to invest and when not to invest?    When I'm trying to make an investment in my business, whether it's a laptop or whether it's knowing if I should invest in a program, I go through a framework, a series of three questions.   I want to walk you through those questions and I want to encourage you to take notes because this is going to make a difference for you and...

Today on the Business With Impact podcast I want to talk about this thing that we call success.   Why is it that some people seem to accomplish so much in their day… so much that it looks like they're checking every box off of their well-designed to do list… while others who have the same big plans, the same grand vision, and strong work ethic, at the end of the day are left feeling like they really didn't get much done?   If you could fully tap into your vision, and your mission, and...

Today on the Business With Impact podcast we're going to be diving into three simple tips to grow your traffic organically!   We’re starting with taking the meaning of traffic down to its basics. How are we defining traffic? Why is it a metric we should even track? And how do you use the tools you already have to get more of it?   Before you set out to make that next Instagram caption, blog post, newsletter, or reel… take a few minutes to listen to this episode to make sure you’re making...

Welcome to this special podcast episode featuring James Wedmore! This episode is the first in a six-episode secret podcast series where James and I are sitting down together to share some never-before-shared stories and take you behind-the-scenes in our online businesses.   We're going to talk about how long it took us to go from zero dollars in our business to six figures. We're also going to answer some of the questions that we get all of the time…Like when you’re just getting started,...