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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.
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.
Brick Walls Aren’t Machetes: Enforcing Strong Boundaries
When we are clear about what is non-negotiable behavior in our lives, we can gently build a brick wall that can withstand all kinds of weather. We don’t need to feel fear or become dysregulated because we feel empowered (maybe even safe?) inside our walls.
Velvet Ropes Boundaries for Tired People
People who set up “velvet rope boundaries” are able to save their mental energy. If you’re tired, and need to set boundaries, use systems and tools to save the day! Read more to discover some examples of velvet rope boundaries.
Resist Scarcity Mindset: It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about all the things you have to do and feeling overwhelmed? If so, then you may be suffering from scarcity mindset (the belief that there is never enough of anything to go around). This includes time, money, resources, etc. and can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
Read on to explore ways you can resist scarcity mindset.
Ending relationships – No need to cover your bases
It’s all too common for people, especially women and other underrepresented communities of business owners, to be told to “exhaust every last solution before you throw in the towel” and have this be framed this as “being responsible.” Good advice or bad? Read on…
Learning to be an Unployee
When you are a self employed person, or an owner of a team-based business, NONE OF THE EMPLOYEE RULES APPLY. You are an Unployee. Learn why and what to do.
It’s Time for a Talk About Your Working Conditions
As people who employ themselves, Labor Day can seem irrelevant to us. It is not. On the heels of this past Labor Day weekend – whether you are in the USA or somewhere else in the world – have two conversations: one with your boss and one with your worker.
What do you want? My SOP for the secret to success.
The “secret to success” isn’t knowing your ideal client, or the perfect pricing figured out, or having the most aggressive marketing plan. Read my SOP to help you determine what you want and get on your way to success.
What’s In Your Hour: Your Definitive Guide to Pricing Your Services
“What’s In Your Hour?” is about empowering you to price your lessons, services and products based on the value you offer, not just the going rate.
Why It’s Imperative For Voice Teachers To Increase Rates Now
If voice teachers kept up with inflation, the numbers show we should be pricing our sessions between $250-$750. Let’s explore the data and reduce the guilt.
“Independent Contractor or Employee” Matters More Than You Know
Learn the difference between an “Independent contractor” and “Employee” in your Multi Teacher Studio – so that you can be sure that your workers are classified properly. You need to think about it and it’s important.
Cultivating Your Colleagues’ Trust Through Attribution
We live in an on-demand culture. Through social media, we can access anyone we want any time we want. Because of this, it’s easy to forget that everything on the Internet isn’t ours for the taking. Learn from Christin’s story on cultivating trust through attribution in voice business.
Michelle’s Advice for Singers Looking for Voice Teachers
Michelle answers the question: If I wanted to get voice/singing lessons, how would you suggest I look for a good teacher for me? Or a class? Where do a start? Get the answer here, and if you are a teacher, see if you are prepared to answer this question yourself!