Ep. 313: The Money Conversation Every Business Owner Needs to Have with Linda Hunt of SumSolutions

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What if your pricing problem... isn't actually a pricing problem?

So many business owners believe that charging more will finally solve their financial frustrations. But if you've raised your rates and still feel overworked, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly second-guessing yourself, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Melissa sits down with financial strategist and The Money Conversation author, Linda Hunt, to explore the hidden issues that keep service-based businesses stuc…

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Ep. 312: Win Local Visibility Without Posting Every Day with Donna Leyens inside the Pumpkin Planners Rock Facebook Group

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What if your marketing doesn't need more... it just needs to be more relevant?

In this special episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa shares a live interview from the Pumpkin Planner Rock Facebook group with business strategist Donna Leyens.  (you can get in the group FREE and see other great interviews as well.)

Together they explore one of the biggest questions business owners are asking today:

How do we stay visible in an AI-driven world?

The answer isn't chasing every new platform or …

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Ep. 311: Your Photos Are Speaking Before You Do: Why Branding Photography Matters with Kristina Lynn

Kristina Lynn

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Before someone reads your website, watches your videos, or walks through your front door, they've already made a decision about your business.

That decision is based on what they see.

In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa Rose sits down with branding photographer Kristina Lynn to talk about the powerful role visual perception plays in building trust, attracting ideal clients, and positioning yourself as the obvious choice in your industry.

With over 17 years of experience an…

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Ep. 310: How We Created Our Best Summer Enrollment in 17 Years

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Every business eventually hits a plateau.
You know the feeling. You're working hard, showing up consistently, and doing all the things you've been told to do—but the growth you're looking for just isn't happening.
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's been happening inside my own brick-and-mortar business, The Dancing House.
Over the past year, I've pulled every major growth lever available:
✔️ Increased our prices and positioned ourselves as a premium offeri…

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Ep. 307: 40–60% of Your Marketing Is Probably Wasted with Dave Masovich

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If your marketing feels like a lot of effort… with inconsistent results—this episode is for you.
In this conversation with Dave Masovich, we break down the real reason most marketing doesn’t convert—and it’s not because you’re not posting enough.
It’s because you’re missing the strategy behind the message.
Inside this episode, we cover:
✨ The difference between tactical vs. strategic marketing (and why most business owners focus on the wrong one)
✨ Why 40–60% of mar…

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Ep. 305: Dance Studio Marketing Mistakes That Cost You Enrollment with Kristian Altuve of Dance Motion Marketing

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If the thought of Facebook and Instagram ads makes you want to throw your phone across the room… this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Melissa Rose sits down with Kristian Altuve of Dance Motion Marketing to talk about dance studio advertising, lead generation, enrollment systems, and what actually works when it comes to marketing a dance studio in today’s world.
But this isn’t just another conversation about running Facebook ads.
Because behind every click, in…

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Ep. 304: The Hidden Reason People Aren’t Saying Yes to Your Offers, and What to Do Instead (with Nikki Rausch)

Nikki Rausch

Today’s episode is one I personally needed.

As I’ve stepped into offering higher-ticket services, I found myself bumping up against some mindset blocks—questions like:
Am I worth this?
Will people actually pay this?
Do I need to give more to justify the price?
So I brought on someone I trust deeply in this space—Nikki Rausch, also known as The Sales Maven—to walk us through it.
Inside this conversation, Nikki breaks down one of the most powerful concepts around prici…

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Ep. 302: You don’t need more marketing. You need more focus; with best selling author Mike Michalowicz

Mike Michalowicz

If you’ve ever felt like your business needs more visibility : more posts, more marketing, more everything, this episode might completely shift how you see growth.

Because what if the real problem isn’t visibility at all?

In this conversation, Melissa sits down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz to unpack a truth most business owners don’t want to hear: growth doesn’t come from doing more… it comes from doing less, better.
Drawing from Mike’s Pumpkin …

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Ep. 301: The Visibility Shift: From Noise to Real Clients

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Everyone says “you need to post more.”
More content. More platforms. More noise.
But what if the reason your marketing isn’t converting… isn’t because you’re not doing enough—
 it’s because you’re missing the one thing that actually builds trust and drives sales?
Connection.
In this episode, Melissa breaks down the difference between being visible and being known.
She shares real client stories—from a restaurant using a simple marquee to build community loyalty, to a brand-n…

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Ep. 300: From Overwhelmed to Organized: Systems That Support the Life You Want with Chanda Coston

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A full-circle moment at the studio recently reminded Melissa just how quickly life moves.
When a former student enrolled her daughter in dance class, it sparked a reflection on the seasons of life — from raising young children while building a business, to the challenges that come with every stage of entrepreneurship.
The truth? There is never a perfect time to start or grow a business. Life will always be busy.
Which is why systems matter.
In this episode, Melissa sits down…

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