Free speaking gigs aren’t always a bad deal, and paid ones aren’t always a win. Michelle tackles a question service-based business owners keep asking: should you get paid to speak, or is free okay? It all comes down to who’s in the room.

If the audience can’t buy from you, speaking is a product, and you should charge for it. If it’s full of your ideal clients, it’s some of the cheapest marketing you’ll ever get.

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Why does a business problem suddenly feel impossible right when you think you’ve almost solved it? Usually, the answer isn’t to push harder, but to look a few steps back.

In this episode, Michelle breaks down why getting stuck with your messaging, product mix, marketing, or niche can be a sign that you skipped an earlier decision. She shares how going back to the right question can simplify everything, help you tighten your niche with real data, and make the next steps feel easier.

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The Michelle Warner

Networking That Pays

Relationship Funnel Bootcamp

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Building strong business relationships shouldn’t feel like asking someone to go on a Caribbean vacation the day after you meet them. So why do so many of us treat networking that way?

In this episode, Michelle breaks down the four stages of relationship building - scouting, connecting, collaborating, and compounding - and explains how to move relationships forward without rushing into a big ask or getting stuck in endless small talk.

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The Michelle Warner

Networking That Pays

Relationship Funnel Bootcamp

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