Control the Controllables....


Good Morning my friend!!

I had my first Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew this week, but I have to admit, it definitely doesn’t feel like fall here in Florida! We’re still under heat advisories 🥵️ almost every day. However, I’m looking forward to heading to Connecticut for a wedding at the end of the week, where I can finally enjoy some crisp, cool air!

As many of you know, I’ve been navigating Long Haul COVID and have been seeing an acupuncturist weekly (who I absolutely adore and honestly can’t imagine life without now). Each week, as new symptoms and challenges arise, her response is always the same: "Let’s control the controllables."

That phrase has been running through my head almost daily, especially during moments of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm. It’s a powerful reminder not just for life, but for business as well.

In business, there are a lot of things outside of our control, like:

  • When clients decide to buy or what they invest in
  • Social media algorithms
  • What others are doing or saying in their business

But, there are plenty of things we can control:

  • How we nurture, engage with, and follow up with clients
  • Creating and sharing valuable content, knowing the right people will see it
  • Who we choose to hire and collaborate with
  • The actions we take daily

The point is, just like my recovery journey with Long COVID, there are so many factors in business that we simply can’t control. Worrying about them only drains your energy, time, and resources, distracting you from the areas where you can take action.

If you need to shift your focus, here are 5 things you can control and act on right now:

  1. Follow up or reach out to someone in your pipeline you haven’t connected with in a while.
  2. Share your offer with your audience—whether that’s through a social media post or a direct invitation.
  3. Plan out your week or month with clear goals and intention. What do you need to accomplish that is fully within your control?
  4. Pitch yourself as a guest for a podcast if you’re looking for more visibility (remember, you can’t control their decision, but you can control taking action and pitching yourself).
  5. Register for a networking event or mastermind happening in the next week.

As you start the new week, remember—focus on what you can control. Control the controllables!


Strategic Resource of the Week

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Seriously, I am so excited to share this one with you. I went through one of the best marketing funnels I have been through in a LONG time and I thought it was absolutely GENIUS!!

Turned me from cold lead to buyer in two clicks!

I recorded a video explaining it because there was no way I could type this one out!


Do you have questions about the Focused Visionary 60 Day Accelerator? Is it the right fit for you? What exactly are you going to be learning and doing?

If you have had your eye on the program (I see who clicks the link 😉😉) and you have questions - reply and let me know and let's set up a 15 minute chat or voxer about it! I will ALWAYS be transparent with you if I feel it isn't the right fit.

Think about how it will feel to...

💥 Create a clear, actionable 60-day plan to eliminate analysis paralysis and get you focused

💥 Identify what’s working in your business and what’s not, so you can make fact based decisions

💥 Develop a lead generation strategy and conversion system to boost your sales

💥 Align your offers and pricing with your big vision, ensuring you hit your goals consistently

💥 Implement a rinse-and-repeat system to keep you on track and continually scaling

We kick off on Monday, September 23rd so you have a little more time but not a lot.

If you are on the fence - chat with me. Don't overthink it. Let's just talk about it.

And if you are a hell yes - then click the button and LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I've been in Michelle's Focused Visionary Program and working with her one-on-one for about 6 months now--and it has made all the difference in my business. I am more focused on exactly what I want, and what I will do to get there! And, most importantly, I have learned to look at the data and information I have to make smart decisions so I don't feel like I'm spinning my wheels! Highly recommend Michelle and the Focused Visionary program so you know exactly where to spend your time and resources and can say no to everything else! My revenue has gone up significantly since working with Michelle as I know exactly what to work on (and what I can stop doing!). - April H

Guest Speaking This Week:

F*N Fridays with Francine - What a FUN conversation I had with Francine! We chatted all about the journey of entrepreneurship, how to LIVE retirement and how to grow your business in alignment with YOU.

Influencer Entrepreneur Academy - I will be speaking LIVE at this summit on Thursday, September 12th - If you haven't snagged your free ticket to this event yet - you can grab it here. So many amazing speakers in 4 great tracks!!


You know what to do -

Go take action! Talk to you next week!

xo - Michelle

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