The REAL Truth About Business: Business Strategy for Service Based Entrepreneurs
Episodes
What Is Profit Really? (And Why You Might Not Be Making Any) [Ep. 366]
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re hitting revenue goals but still wondering why there’s no money left at the end of the month, this episode is going to give you a reality...
Consistency, Routines, and 4 Pipeline Stages - Back Pocket Insights [Ep. 365]
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like your results are inconsistent or your pipeline isn’t converting the way it should, this episode is going to connect the dots. In th...
Your Unique Selling Point: Why Fitting In Is Killing Your Sales [Ep. 364]
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your content sounds like everyone else’s and your sales feel slower than they should, this episode is going to call out exactly why. In this epis...
Why You're Stuck at Your Current Revenue Level [Ep. 363]
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve hit a revenue plateau and can’t figure out why nothing is working, this episode is going to give you clarity fast. In this episode of Th...
Hold Boundaries With Your Offers and Assume They're Sold - Back Pocket Insights [Ep. 362]
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you walk into sales conversations feeling like you have to convince people, this episode is going to change how you approach your entire sales proc...
4 Things That Will Shorten Your Buyer Journey [Ep. 361]
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If it feels like people are taking forever to decide to work with you, this episode is going to show you exactly where the breakdown is happening. In ...
Where Business Growth Actually Happens [Ep. 360]
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re waiting to “get through” the messy middle of your business, this episode is going to completely reframe how you think about growth. In...
Why Your Business Feels Harder in Year 4+ Than It Did in Year 1 [Ep. 359]
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your business feels harder now than when you started, even though you have more experience, this episode is going to make a lot of things click. In...
The Psychology of Pricing: Why Buyers Really Say Yes [Ep. 358]
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re questioning your pricing or wondering why people hesitate to say yes, this episode is going to change how you think about your entire busi...
Steps You're Missing In Your Pipeline & Overwatering - Back Pocket Insights [Ep. 357]
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like people are finding you but not buying from you, this episode is going to connect a lot of dots. In this episode of The Real Truth Abo...
Positioning Changes Everything: How I Rebuilt My Entire Offer Ecosystem [Ep. 356]
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your offers feel harder to sell than they used to, even though you haven’t changed much, this episode is going to shift how you think about your ...
What to Do When All Your Strategies Worked...Until They Didn't [Ep. 355]
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been doing everything that used to work and suddenly your results have stalled, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Real Truth...
My Q1 2026 Business Debrief: Revenue, Growth, and What's Actually Working [Ep. 354]
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My Q1 2026 Business Debrief: Revenue, Growth, and What's Actually WorkingIf your revenue feels inconsistent or you’re questioning what’s actually ...
Your Conversion Rate is the Missing Link in Your Business Plan [Ep. 353]
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re setting revenue goals and still not hitting them, this episode is going to hit home. In this episode of The Real Truth About Business podc...
The Real Reason You Can't Break Six Figures (It's Not Your Marketing)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Real Reason You Can’t Break Six Figures (It’s Not Your Marketing) [Ep. 352]If you feel like you are doing all the marketing things and still s...
Back Pocket Insights: 24K in 10 Days [Ep. 351]
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Stop Trying to Convince People to Hire You (And What to Do Instead) [Ep. 350]
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Pros and Cons of Evergreen vs. Launching [Ep. 349]
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Back Pocket Insights: Nurturing & Using Skills That Got You Here [Ep. 348]
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Short-Term vs Long-Term Marketing [Ep. 347]
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Track Business Growth as a Solopreneur (Hint: It's Not KPIs) [Ep. 346]
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Want more unfiltered strategy and real-time business insight?Check out Back Pocket Insights, my private podcast community with short, story-drive...
Back Pocket Insights: Creation and Newsletters [Ep. 345]
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Think Like a CEO, Not Just an Operator [Ep. 344]
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Exposing the Truth about Deceptive Online Marketing [Ep. 343]
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Two Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Make [Ep. 342]
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Be Your Own Best Client This Year [Ep. 341]
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Own Your Results: Why You Need Radical Responsibility in 2026
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Less Talk, More Action: 3 Tips for Success in 2026 [Ep. 339]
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Multiple Streams of Income: How to Reduce Risk and Increase Revenue as a Small Business Owner [Ep. 338]
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Business Growth Made Simple: Offer, Leads, Sales [Ep. 337]
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Your Follow-Up Isn’t Working: The Lead Nurture Mistakes Costing You Sales [Ep. 336]
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Strategic Thinking vs. AI Validation: How to Make Better Business Decisions [Ep. 335]
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Turn Masterclasses and Workshops into Paying Clients [Ep. 334]
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why You Shouldn't Ghost Your Audience in December [Ep. 333]
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Do Your Research: How to Avoid Investments You'll Regret [Ep. 332]
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Email Marketing — Rant + Real Strategy [Ep. 331]
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Year-End Reflection and Planning Are Non-Negotiable [Ep. 330]
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why It’s Easier to Do Client Work Than Your Own Business [Ep. 329]
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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ADHD, Energy, and Focus Swings in Business [Ep. 328]
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Underestimate Everything: The Time Blindness Trap [Ep. 327]
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How Rejection Sensitivity Holds ADHD Entrepreneurs Back [Ep 326]
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Missing Piece was designed specifically for those with ADHD. If you are in a season of "stuck" and ready to break through it. 12 weeks of suppor...
Why We’re Talking ADHD & Business This Month [Ep. 325]
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many entrepreneurs think they’re “lazy” or “broken” when they can’t follow rigid, step-by-step strategies. But here’s the truth - if...
The Dangerous Online Advice Keeping Entrepreneurs Spinning Their Wheels [Ep. 324]
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The online space is full of bold, sweeping statements that do more harm than good, and if you’re a service-based entrepreneur, they can send you dow...
Pivot or Persevere? Let Data Make the Decision [Ep. 323]
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Missing Piece 12 week program is ready and waiting for you! Sign up today!_________________________________________________________Too many entre...
Why You Need Momentum, Not Motivation [Ep. 322]
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why More Time is Killing Your Productivity [Ep 321]
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Stop Chasing Easy: What Business Growth Actually Looks Like [Ep. 320]
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Demand Avoidance Hits ADHD Entrepreneurs So Hard [Ep 319]
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Sales, Visibility, & Operation: Seasons in Business [Ep. 318]
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
3 Common Sales Mistakes That Give Your Clients an Easy Out [Ep. 317]
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
How to Prioritize Your Ideas for Next Level Business Growth [Ep. 316]
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
How to Grow When You Don’t Know What You Need Next [Ep. 315]
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Stop Chasing New Clients: How to Boost Profits with Client Retention [Ep 314]
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Planning for Fall During Summer's Slower Days [ Ep 313]
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Surviving Q2: The Roller Coaster Continues! [Ep 312]
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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3 things that actually grow your business (and what’s just a distraction)[Ep. 311]
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Need Cash Fast? Here’s How to Use Back Pocket Offers! [Ep. 310]
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Clients Aren't Falling Into Your Lap [Ep 309]
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Strategy Isn’t the Answer (If You’re Not Thinking Strategically)[Ep. 308]
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You heard it first!! Back Pocket Insights is now LIVE! 🎧 Want more unfiltered strategy and real-time business insight?Check out Back Pocket Insight...
Business GETS to be FUN!!! [Ep 307]
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer Sprint starts June 2nd. Sign up today!Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business own...
ADHD and Executive Dysfunction: Work with Your Brain, Not Against It! [Ep. 306]
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
The Trap of Plan B: How It’s Holding You Back [Ep 305]
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Why We Crave Structure but Resist It [Ep 304]
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Why Hiring Help Isn't Always the Answer to Business Growth [Ep. 303]
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
{Offer Breakdown Episode} Focused Visionary Accelerator [Ep. 302]
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's chat is all about diving deep into the Focused Visionary Accelerator and its eight core foundations, basically, your roadmap to business growt...
Focus Over Fear: Navigating the Chaos of Today's Market [Ep 301]
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
The Real Truth About 6 Figures (It’s Not What You Think) [Ep. 300]
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Stop Trying to Scale a Business That’s Still Growing [Ep. 299]
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Behind the Curtain: My Q1 Rollercoaster Ride [Ep. 298]
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Why knowing your business season is crucial for growth [Ep. 297]
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Doubt: The Sneaky Saboteur of Your Business [Ep. 296]
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
How to show up unapologetically and attract your ideal clients [Ep. 295]
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Are You Talking Over Your Audience? Let’s Fix That! [Ep. 294]
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Selling Without Feeling Sleezy or Salesy [Ep. 293]
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
The Three-Way Win: Leveling Up Your Collaborations [Ep. 292]
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to level up your collaboration game? Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of what makes a collaboration truly work—spoiler alert: it’s ...
Why Sales Feels Hard (And How to Fix It) [Ep. 291]
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn Why Most Sales Plans Fail... and How to Fix it!Most business owners struggle with sales because they’re doing too much—too many offers,...
What Baking Sourdough Taught Me About Business {Friday Freestyle} [Ep. 290]
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
How to strategically use social media without burnout in your business [Ep. 289]
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Why Your Audience Size Matters for Client Conversion [Ep. 288]
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Why Passing Credit Card Fees Looks Cheap {Friday Freestyle} [Ep. 287]
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
The Days of Passive Lead Generation Are Over [Ep. 286]
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
3 reasons North Star goals are more effective than BHAG goals [Ep 285]
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will...
Buyer Trends in 2025: Top 3 Strategies to Boost Your Sales [Ep. 284]
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you concerned about the future of your business and how to retain clients in an increasingly discerning market?In today's episode, we'll explore t...
The Business of Networking: Turning Conversations into Leads - Friday Freestyle [Ep. 283]
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated with networking groups that don't seem to yield any tangible results or ROI?In today's episode, we dive deep into the importance of...
Pause and Reflect: How to End Your Business Year on a High Note [Ep. 282]
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed as the year comes to an end, wondering if you achieved all you set out to?In today's episode, Michelle DeNio encourages li...
Why Consistency Beats Going All-In for Business Success - Friday Freestyle [Ep. 281]
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding yourself paralyzed by the need to go big or go home, struggling to maintain consistency in your business efforts?In today's Friday Fre...
5 Non-Social Media Visibility Strategies for 2025 (or any year) [Ep 280]
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling burnt out by social media and looking for new ways to get your business noticed?In today's episode, we dive into visibility strategies...
3 Simple Steps to Convert Leads Into Clients [Ep. 279]
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding yourself lost in the shuffle of lead generation, wondering why your amazing leads aren't converting into paying clients?In today's epi...
3 steps to avoid turning your business into a JOB {Friday Freestyle} - [Ep 278]
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by endless client requests and questioning whether you've just created another job for yourself, rather than a tr...
How to Combat “Friend Zoning” In Business with Guest Meg Joyce [Ep. 277]
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling "friend zoned" in your business relationships?In this episode, we explore the frustrations many business owners face when their offeri...
3 Strategies to Turn Your Business Ideas into Actionable Steps [Ep 276]
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overwhelmed with too many ideas and struggling to take action on them? Wondering how to sift through your thoughts and focus on what's truly i...
The secret to better client engagement {Friday Freestyle} - [Ep 275]
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding it hard to get the best out of your team or clients?In today's episode, we dive into an innovative approach to training people to work...
3 Tips to Optimize Your Time and Increase Business Profits [Ep 274]
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overwhelmed with tasks and feeling like there's never enough time to get everything done in your business?In today's episode, we diving into t...
Your Online Business Really Isn’t That Different! The Two Things You Need To Succeed [Ep 273]
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you caught up in thinking your business is so special that common business strategies just won't work for you?In today's episode, we'll challenge ...
3 Strategies to stay motivated when you want to quit your online business [Ep. 272]
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, questioning whether you're truly cut out for this journey?In today's episode, we...
3 Questions to Ask Your Clients to Boost Sales and Referrals [Ep 271]
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to fill your client roster, wondering where to find the right clients who truly need your services?In today's episode, we explore h...
Why Perfectionism is Costing You Sales [Ep 270]
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly paralyzed by the need for perfection? Today's episode dives into the perfectionism trap that many entrepreneurs face discussing how...
How to Effectively Bundle and Market Your Offers for Solopreneur Success [Ep.269]
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an overwhelmed solopreneur trying to market your vast range of resources? Discover actionable strategies to streamline your offerings and attr...
How Strategic Discounts Can Boost Conversions and Client Loyalty [Ep. 268]
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with whether discounts are attracting the wrong clients or increasing your conversion rates?In this episode we are taking a look in...
How to avoid Burnout by Focusing on One Business Strategy [Ep. 267}
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly jumping from one strategy to another, fearing you’re missing out on the next big thing? It’s time to break the cycle! In this e...