Sequence Over Strategy

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Should You Speak For Free?

2026-10-2227:51

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.ResourcesThe Michelle WarnerNetworking That PaysRelationship Funnel BootcampPrevious Episodes

Stuck? Look Back.

2026-10-0821:33

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.ResourcesThe Michelle WarnerNetworking That PaysRelationship Funnel BootcampPrevious Episodes

Messy Middle of Networking

2026-09-2426:26

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.ResourcesThe Michelle WarnerNetworking That PaysRelationship Funnel BootcampPrevious Episodes

Speed Costs You Lessons

2026-09-1021:12

Fast growth can look like success right up until you realize you’ve built a business you don’t actually want.In this episode, Michelle breaks down why small business growth shouldn’t look like a hockey stick and why a slower, more intentional “switchback” path can lead to something far more sustainable. She talks about the lessons we miss when we move too quickly, how relationship marketing fits into that bigger picture, and why knowing which stage you’re in can help you keep moving without chasing quick wins that don’t actually get you anywhere.ResourcesThe Michelle WarnerRelationship Funnel BootcampPrevious Episodes

[Replay] Why Your Niche Feels Off

2026-08-2721:53

You can have a clear niche on paper and still feel like something is off, and that’s usually the clue that you’re missing a layer. In this episode replay, Michelle breaks down why defining your ideal customer often leads to hesitation and second-guessing, even for experienced business owners. She introduces the difference between demographic niches and situational niches, and explains how understanding what your customers are dealing with, not just who they are, can completely change the way your marketing lands. Resources The Michelle Warner Networking That Pays Free Workshop Previous Episodes

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