In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my incredible mastermind client, Jenn Kleber, a former educator turned sought-after business coach for education consultants.

Jenn’s story is packed with bold decisions, mindset shifts, and tactical strategies that helped her pivot and continue to grow in today’s market, and in this episode she’s sharing it all. 

If you’ve ever felt like your business should be working but it just isn’t, you're not alone. In this powerful conversation, Jenn reveals what really happens behind the scenes when you go all-in on your business and how to keep going when results feel slow.

If you’ve ever doubted your calling or questioned your next move, this episode is for you.

What to Listen For:

• The pivotal moment Jenn decided to start her own consulting business and what pushed her to go all in.
• How your “warm market” could be the fastest path to your first bookings.
• The real reason Jenn's first six months after pivoting didn’t go as planned (and what she did about it).
• What to do when the strategy isn’t working (and how to fix it without scrapping everything).
• The system that took Jen from reactive bookings to predictable, scalable growth.
• Why “working hard” isn’t enough and what most business owners get wrong about strategy.
• The ripple effect of impact: how helping your clients win creates momentum in your business too.
• And so much more...

This episode was a masterclass in mindset, strategy, and staying the course even when growth feels slow. If you’re in a season of pivot or building something new, Jenn’s story is the proof that systems work and your business can too. Be sure to DM us your biggest takeaway, and don’t forget to subscribe for next week’s episode!

Important Links:

• Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael
• Get our FREE High Converting Landing Page Template HERE
• Join The Growth Lab™ HERE!
• Follow Jenn on Instagram!
• Connect with Jenn on her website and podcast HERE!
• Join Jenn’s FREE Masterclass HERE!

On today's episode, I am so excited to introduce you to Brandi Matthews.

Brandi is one of our mastermind clients and is an educational consultant for therapists. On our episode today, we're talking specifically about how she got into online business, what she's doing now that's really working in her business, and how she made decisions on what to invest in and what not to invest in along the way.

I can’t wait to discuss all of these things and more with you on today’s episode. Let’s dive in!

• At 7:39, after Brandi talks about something that many consider taboo in this industry… having another job while growing her online business. Brandi shows us that you can do both and do them really well and still be very involved in your family and free time.
• At 13:59, Brandi shares about some of the seeming setbacks and failures in her online business that have actually turned out to be catalysts for growth, both for her personally and for her online business.  
• At 17:25, Brandi gives three excellent tips and questions to consider when it comes to investing in your online business. How do you know what program or course or mentorship is right for you and why is it so important to invest in ourselves and our businesses?

Important Links:

• Learn about The Growth Lab™ program HERE!
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael
• Follow Brandi on Instagram!
• Connect with Brandi and her online business HERE!

You can have the best strategy in the world... but if your internal thermostat is set to fear or doubt? It won’t work.

Brad Bizjack is back on the podcast, and he's breaking down why your results always reflect your beliefs, sharing a powerful reframe on how subconscious patterns might be secretly sabotaging your success, and sharing how to rewire your mindset for lasting success.

If you've ever rolled your eyes at the word "mindset," this episode is for you.

What to Listen For:

• Why “mindset” isn’t about positivity (and how to reframe it)
• The subconscious patterns that silently control your actions
• Brad’s 3-part combination lock analogy for breakthrough success
• How your emotional “thermostat” sets your results
• What to do if your strategy isn’t working (even if it’s the right one)
• Why limiting beliefs often feel like “truth”
• How to uncover the blind spots that are blocking your growth
• The sneaky way you might be using personal development as a distraction
• A powerful metaphor that explains why high achievers get stuck
• The free training that will help you rewire your mind and your results

Your strategy matters, but your mindset determines whether it actually works. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not seeing the results, today’s episode is your wake-up call. Brad’s approach to rewiring your mindset is practical, powerful, and proven.

Ready to take the next step? Hit play on this episode and join us for Brad’s Success Accelerator starting soon!

Important Links:

• Follow Brad on Instagram: @bradbizjack
• Join Brad's FREE Success Accelerator: rachelmcmichael.com/brad
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichael
• Get your High Converting Landing Page Template: rachelmcmichael.com/landingpage
• Join The Growth Lab™: rachelmcmichael.com/growthlab