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.
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.
How to Transition to an Online-only Voice Business – Reviewing Your Business Delivery model
Learn how to transition to an Online-only Voice Business (Part 2 of 5). It’s tempting to “recreate the in-person experience except on Zoom”. Think differently about how you will schedule and get paid. Discover how to deliver the best possible online voice lessons.
How to Transition to an Online-only Voice Business
Learn how to transition to an Online-only Voice Business (Part 1 of 5). In order to effectively remain as an online studio, you’re mindset will need to shift from the idea that in-person lessons and online lessons hold the same space in the market. They do not. Here’s why
How to know if you Should Become an LLC
Since it's the funkiest of tax seasons here in the good ol' USofA,...
Three Ways to Reduce Overwhelm In Your Voice Studio
To reduce overwhelm on the interwebs, use these three hacks to clear your “brain cache” and get back on track. Read on for a browser tip, a smartphone nugget and the notebook version of the Emergency Scheduling System that our members adore.
What Every Voice Pro Needs To Know About Business Software (And How To Avoid Losing Your Mind)
So you're ready to up your voice studio's game and you're starting...
Make Business Boring Again and Embrace the Mundane
Building a business brings with it all the frantic, anxious energy...
How to tell a student they aren’t a good fit for your studio anymore
Learn how we approach the difficult task of firing a student that doesn’t respect their teacher (you), your voice studio or your studio policies.
Winter is Over. Now what?
Happy Spring! Winter is Over. Now what? When things come to an end,...
Tuition Pricing Models for Voice Studios
Learn 7 ways voice teachers tend to price, and how you can choose the best pricing model for your own voice studio or small business. Wait. What? I don’t need to just pluck a price out of thin air?? NOPE. Ya don’t! Every teacher CAN price strategically. Here’s how.
The SpeakEasy Cooperative is FOUR years old. Please Celebrate with Us!
It's true! It's true! While the planning and the thinking and the...
Make Yourself Available for the Ridiculous
BLOG ONE IN A PAIR. How many of you have wonderful, caring,...
Writing Copy is a Love Letter to Your Ideal Client
Writing copy for your website is hard. Why? Mystery. Intrigue....