From the mind of Michelle Markwart Deveaux…
Do you own a business that helps people use their voice? I do too. Here on the FcK blog, I do my best to provide actionable tips, words of wisdom, and high fives of encouragement so that running your voice related business will be easy and feed your soul.
Why Social Enterprise Matters for Micro Businesses (Yes, Yours!)
Want to do good AND make money? This guide shows micro businesses how to build social impact into their DNA without sacrificing profit.
The Art of Positive Possibility in Voice Teacher Sales
Transform your voice teaching sales with the power of positive possibility – no pressure, all potential
The Teeter-Totter of Guilt and Resentment in Business
Navigate the guilt and resentment of running your own business with ease. Get our actionable tips to set boundaries and protect your time in this article.
When “Happy New Year” Makes You Wanna Panic
New Year, Same You? That’s perfectly fine. Let’s embrace change on our terms in 2025 — slow, steady, and maybe a little grumpy.
Integrity as Your Business Compass, More Important Than Ever
Integrity is the difference between a business that will crash and a business that will thrive. Discover how to build a business grounded in integrity and get practical tips for authentic growth.
We Need Liberation in Order to Change Ourselves, Our Business, and Our Industry
Understand the importance of liberation in personal and business growth. Learn to break free from limiting beliefs and oppressive systems.
Personal Branding: A Help or Hindrance to Authenticity?
Uncover the paradox of personal branding and how it can often lead to a loss of authenticity.
Getting Clients to Understand why Paying for Professional Coaching is Worth Every Penny
Help your clients understand the potential of professional coaching! Discover how to show them that investing in coaching services can accelerate their growth.
Stop Guessing: How to Make Your Marketing Count
Boost your marketing with our actionable guide! Learn how to measure, quantify, and choose effective strategies. Start now!
The Importance of Pricing in the Arts Industry: A Guide
Don’t undercharge for your art. Learn how to set rates that align with your business needs and market with our Six Pillars of Pricing framework.
All I Really Need to Know About Life I Learned From Doing Paint-by-Number
Learn 20 valuable lessons about business and life. Get inspired with my paint-by-number tips!
Intersectionality in Entrepreneurship: How Identity Impacts You and Your Clients
Factors like inaccessibility to wealth and/or resources, education status, race, gender, body type, neurodivergence, and sexuality impact business ownership and opportunities.
Should You Raise Your Rates? A Data-Driven Guide to Making a Strategic Decision
Should You Raise Your Rates? A Data-Driven Guide to Making a Strategic Decision. Raising your rates has never been so tempting – read on to find out how to use data to make it happen! Most likely yes, you “should” raise your rates. Sometimes, no. Use data to drive the decision. Read on!
How to Answer “But What Exactly do you DO?”
As small business owners, we're often asked to explain what we do in...