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Are you ready to unlock the power of 1% shifts to streamline your strategy, scale your offers, and start monetizing with more ease and less overwhelm? Welcome to Optimize to Monetize™, the podcast for online coaches, course creators, and digital...

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Are you ready to unlock the power of 1% shifts to streamline your strategy, scale your offers, and start monetizing with more ease and less overwhelm? Welcome to Optimize to Monetize™, the podcast for online coaches, course creators, and digital experts who are ready to stop relying on hustle and start leaning into data, systems, and sustainable strategies that actually work. Hosted by Michelle Fernandez, marketing strategist, funnel expert, and creator of the 1% Conversion Effect™, this show is your behind-the-scenes look at what truly moves the needle in modern marketing. Michelle is your trusted guide on a journey to simplify, refine, and upgrade every part of your business, from your backend systems to your visibility strategy, your conversion flow to your CEO mindset. Each episode breaks down what’s working right now in marketing, funnels, traffic, automation, and leadership so you can scale with strategy and sanity. You’ll discover how to rely on data instead of doubt, create consistency without chaos, and build momentum one small, intentional shift at a time. Get ready to learn how to: Michelle brings years of experience working behind the scenes in 6-, 7-, and 8-figure companies. She’s managed hundreds of launches, optimized buyer journeys, and tracked the data that drives real growth, and now she’s bringing those strategies straight to you. Optimize to Monetize™ is the evolved version of The Traffic & Conversions Show, reflecting a deeper mission: to help you optimize what matters most so you can finally monetize what you’ve worked so hard to build. It’s not about following trends. It’s about strategy, sustainability, and scaling a business that supports your lifestyle and legacy. If you’re ready to trade burnout for balance, hustle for harmony, and confusion for clarity, this is your next-level playbook. Because when strategy meets soul, systems create freedom, and every 1% shift compounds into unstoppable growth, you don’t just build a business. You build a legacy. 🎧 Tune in weekly for marketing insights, funnel fixes, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that help you grow your business smarter, not harder. It’s time to optimize everything that matters… so you can monetize what matters most.

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How Coaches Can Use AI to Turn Comments into Conversions

4/27/2026
If content is already getting engagement but it’s not turning into clients… this is the missing piece. This episode breaks down how to take the comments already happening on posts and turn them into real conversations, deeper connections, and actual sales. Because every comment is someone raising their hand. Most people just don’t know what to do next. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Every comment is someone raising their hand. Most people just don’t know how to continue the conversation—so it ends there. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:19:58

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The Real Reason Your Ads Aren’t Converting (Even When They’re “Set Up Right”) with Samantha Fine

4/20/2026
Running Meta ads but not getting sales? You’re not alone. And most of the time, the problem isn’t the ad itself. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Meta ads strategist Samantha Fine to talk about what has changed in the ads landscape, why so many business owners feel like ads stopped working, and what actually needs to be in place for ads to convert in 2026. They break down the biggest mistakes people make when running ads, why boosting posts can cost you money, when AI helps and when it hurts, and how to build an ad strategy that supports your funnel instead of just sending random traffic. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this conversation will help you understand what to fix first so your ads can actually lead to sales. Listen now and learn how to optimize your marketing so your ads work with your funnel, not against it. RESOURCES MENTIONED Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthafinedigital/ Successful Ads Scorecard: https://www.samanthafinedigital.com/scorecard Book an Ads Audit Session: https://link.autopilotclients.io/widget/bookings/ads-audit-samantha-fine-digital Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:37:11

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The Conversion Layer No One Is Talking About: Micro-Automations That Add Thousands Without More Traffic

4/13/2026
Most business owners chasing their next revenue goal immediately think they need more leads, more traffic, or a brand new offer. But what if the revenue you're looking for is already within reach, and you're just not set up to capture it? In this episode of the Optimize to Monetize Podcast, Michelle Fernandez breaks down the conversion layer that most entrepreneurs skip entirely and why skipping it is quietly costing them thousands in lost sales every single month. Michelle walks through four specific micro-automations that work inside your existing funnel to re-engage cold leads, bring back past buyers, and convert the people who were interested but never made it all the way through. These are small, targeted automations that run in the background without any additional ad spend, new content, or manual follow-up from you. If you've been focused on growing your email list, running ads, or launching new offers but your revenue still feels stuck, this episode will show you exactly where to look first and what to build to start converting the audience you already have. In this episode, we cover: Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:14:49

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Email Deliverability in 2026: How to Get More Opens, Clicks, and Sales with Cheryl Rerick

3/30/2026
Email marketing is still one of the highest-converting strategies for coaches and course creators, but email deliverability rules have changed. If your emails are landing in spam, going to the promotions tab, or your open rates suddenly dropped, this episode breaks down what’s really happening inside the inbox in 2026. In this episode of the Optimize to Monetize Podcast, Michelle talks with email strategist and deliverability expert Cheryl Rerick about how email deliverability works today, why Google, Yahoo, and Outlook filters matter more than ever, and what business owners need to fix if they want better open rates, more clicks, and more sales from their email marketing. You’ll learn why deliverability is not just about copywriting, how domain reputation affects inbox placement, what changed with the new email sender rules, and why cleaning your email list is one of the most important things you can do right now. They also talk about AI inbox filtering, engagement signals, and simple best practices every coach should follow to avoid the spam folder and improve email marketing performance. In this episode, we cover: RESOURCES MENTIONED AI Inboxes Deliverability Unboxed Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:34:01

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Leading Through Human Connection with Megan Kuiper

3/23/2026
What if performance problems aren’t caused by strategy… but by disconnection? In this episode of the Optimize to Monetize Podcast, Michelle Fernandez sits down with leadership expert Megan Kuiper to talk about what really drives high-performing teams, strong culture, and sustainable success. When people feel seen, energized, and connected, performance takes care of itself — and leaders don’t have to rely on pressure, burnout, or constant motivation to get results. Megan shares lessons from her book On Target and explains how human connection, accountability, and intentional leadership habits can transform the way teams show up at work and in life. This conversation explores how small shifts in how you lead, communicate, and show up every day can create powerful long-term results. If you lead a team, run a business, or want to improve performance without sacrificing energy, this episode will give you a new perspective on what leadership really requires. Listen in to learn how leading through human connection can help you build stronger culture, better accountability, and more consistent results. Resources Mentioned Megan Kuiper website — https://www.megan-kuiper.com/ On Target: 5 Lessons from a Leader Who Believed Culture Could Change Everything — Megan Kuiper Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:47:35

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The No-New-Lead Strategy: How to Multiply Your Revenue With the Leads You Already Have

3/16/2026
Most online business owners believe the path to more revenue is simple: get more leads. More visibility. More traffic. More people entering the funnel. But what if the biggest growth opportunity in your business is already sitting inside your existing customer base? In this episode, Michelle breaks down The No-New-Lead Strategy and explains how online coaches and course creators can increase revenue without constantly chasing new leads. Instead of focusing only on customer acquisition, Michelle shares how to maximize the value of the customers who have already bought from you. You’ll learn how to create clear ascension paths that turn happy clients into your most powerful marketing engine. Michelle also explains why selling to existing customers is significantly easier than acquiring new ones and how mapping your customer journey and lifetime value strategy can create more predictable and sustainable revenue. If you’re tired of the constant pressure to generate more leads and want a smarter way to grow your business, this episode will show you how to unlock revenue opportunities that may already be in your audience. Resources Mentioned in This Episode OptimaFunnels https://optimafunnels.com/ Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:26:05

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Wealth Worries to Financial Freedom with Penelope Jane Smith

3/9/2026
Penelope Jane Smith is the real deal when it comes to money, investing, and financial freedom, and her story will punch you in the face in the best way. She went from turning $10,000 into over $6 million in real estate to getting completely wiped out in the 2008 crash, and then rebuilt her life and wealth from the ground up. In this conversation, we talk about what financial freedom actually means as an entrepreneur, why investing doesn’t have to be complicated, and how to start building long term wealth even if your income feels unpredictable. If you’ve ever thought “I need to make more money first” or “I’ll worry about investing later”, this episode will shift that. Resources: Grab Penelope’s free ebook, The Financial Freedom Formula, and get the details on her Financial Freedom 101 event at realprosperityinc.com Until next time, let’s grow your business together. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:00:08

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The Return of Long-Form: Why 60-Second Content Is Dead and Trust-Building Depth Wins in 2026

3/2/2026
Is long-form content a new trend in 2026? Not exactly. It’s not new. It never left. We just got distracted. In this episode, I’m breaking down why the constant chase for 60-second visibility is exhausting, why attention does not equal trust, and why depth is quietly becoming the real advantage for serious business owners. We’re talking about the shift from trend-driven marketing to depth-driven positioning. If you’re building a real business, selling real transformation, and charging real money, this episode will help you rethink where you’re spending your energy. Your 1% action this week is simple: stop compressing your thinking and start teaching with depth. Because attention gets you noticed. Depth gets you chosen. If this resonated, share it with someone who’s ready to stop chasing trends and start building trust. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:08:30

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Long Term Visibility with SEO and Content Repurposing with Maggie Schneider

2/23/2026
SEO does not have to be a mystery. In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Schneider from Hilltop Help to break down what long term visibility actually looks like, and how tiny, consistent tweaks can compound into traffic and leads that don’t disappear when you stop posting. We talk about why SEO is worth the upfront effort for coaches and course creators, how to repurpose content across multiple platforms without creating more work, and the simplest “start here” steps you can take even if you’re a solopreneur. Maggie also shares how to use webinars and past content like a visibility engine, what to track so you’re not guessing, and why your website should never have dead ends. If you want to apply the 1% Conversion Effect to visibility, this one is for you. What we cover Connect with Maggie Maggie is most active on Instagram at @hilltophelp and you can find her resources, blog, and services at hilltophelp.com. She also mentioned: A free website SEO checklist Her $17 SEO challenge for simple keyword research and optimizing one page fast Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:41:39

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The Show-Up Shortcut: Stop Trying to Be Everywhere

2/16/2026
Are you showing up everywhere… but still feeling forgettable? In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle breaks down why 2026 marketing isn’t about omnipresence, content volume, or chasing every platform. It’s about being remembered. If you’re tired of creating more and more content just to stay visible, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Michelle reframes visibility as consistent, strategic touchpoints that compound over time. Not random posts. Not constant reinvention. But clarity, repetition, and familiarity that build trust and drive decisions. You’ll learn the difference between being seen and being associated with something specific, how to create recognizable messaging that sticks, and why stacking familiarity is the real show-up shortcut. Because attention gets you noticed once. Memory gets you chosen. Let’s grow your business together. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:13:36

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The Subtle Shifts That Make Your Message Unforgettable with Jen Liddy

2/9/2026
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” in your marketing… posting, showing up, sharing tips… and yet you still blend in like beige wallpaper, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Jen Liddy and I get into the subtle (but powerful) pieces of the messaging puzzle that most business owners miss. Not the basic “speak to your audience’s pain points” stuff… the deeper layers that make people feel your presence, trust your expertise, and recognize your brand instantly without you needing to shout louder. We talk about why messaging is not the same thing as content or copy. Messaging is the foundation… it’s what you’re saying, how you’re saying it, and why people believe you. And in 2025 and beyond, the basics are not enough. The difference is in the nuance. Jen breaks down how your brand voice is built through the words you choose, the tone behind them, and the rhythm of how you communicate. We also unpack the trap so many experts fall into… sounding like they “should” sound instead of sounding like themselves. And yes… your audience can smell that from a mile away. This episode is basically a masterclass in making your marketing feel more like you… while getting clearer, sharper, and more powerful at the same time. You’ll start noticing where your messaging is too vague, too jargon-y, or too aspirational for someone who is still in the “I need a ladder” stage. You’ll also hear how tiny shifts in clarity, specificity, voice, and positioning create a ripple effect in visibility, trust, and conversions… aka the 1% Effect in action. If this conversation hit home, take one small action today. One tiny tweak. One clearer sentence. One more specific promise. One more honest version of your voice. Stack those 1% wins… and you’ll be shocked how fast your message starts landing. Until next time… let’s grow your business together. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:56:09

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How to Turn Content Into Conversions

2/2/2026
Most content doesn’t fail because it’s bad. It fails because it skips the moment where trust is actually built. In this episode, Michelle breaks down the quiet conversion moments that happen before someone clicks, buys, or even knows what you sell. She shares what she started noticing about the content that sparked real conversations, why teaching more isn’t always the answer, and how relatability plays a bigger role in conversion than most people realize. If you’ve ever felt like your content is “doing all the right things” but not leading to sales, this episode will shift how you think about conversion and show you a simple 1% tweak you can apply immediately. 🎧 Tune in to learn: Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:07:14

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Closing the Identity Gap: The Real Secret to 1% Success with Mindi Huebner

1/26/2026
What if the reason your business feels harder than it should has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with identity? In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle sits down with Mindi Huebner, the go-to subconscious success alchemist for high-achieving women when success starts to feel heavy. This conversation goes beyond mindset and into the real lever most entrepreneurs overlook: who they are being. Mindi breaks down how subconscious identity patterns quietly influence how you show up, make decisions, respond to pressure, and ultimately how you monetize. Together, they explore why burnout, overthinking, and proving mode aren’t personality traits, but outdated identities that once served you and now hold you back. You’ll hear how the identity gap forms, how to spot the signs you’ve outgrown an old version of yourself, and why small 1% shifts can create massive momentum when they’re aligned with who you’re becoming. Michelle also shares personal stories from her own journey, including how identity work has changed the way she handles pressure, growth, and success. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things but something still feels off, this episode will help you reconnect the dots and move forward with more clarity, ease, and self-trust. 🎧 Listen in and start closing the identity gap so you can optimize to monetize with intention. Here’s where you can connect with Mindi Instagram Take Mindi’s Subconscious CEO Identity Quiz Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:44:37

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Tax Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs: Keep More Cash, Reduce Stress, and Scale Confidently (with Kimberly Tara, CPA)

1/19/2026
If finances feel like the least fun part of your business but you know they matter, this episode will change how you approach them. Kimberly Tara is a CPA and the go to guide for women entrepreneurs who want to stop guessing, stop avoiding their numbers, and start running their business like an actual CEO. We talk tax strategy, write off myths, S corp truth, and the real reason you cannot wait until “tax time” to get serious about your finances. This is not about becoming a spreadsheet person. It’s about keeping more of what you already work so hard to make. Let's Grow Your Business Together! Connect with Kimberly Website: taracpafirm.com Instagram: @kimberlytaracpa (she loves voice DMs) Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:47:58

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Why Most Coaches Struggle to Keep Clients Engaged (And How to Fix It)

1/12/2026
Struggling with client engagement in your coaching program? In this episode of Optimize to Monetize, Michelle breaks down why so many coaches lose client momentum after the initial excitement fades and what actually keeps clients engaged long term. You’ll learn why motivation isn’t enough, how overwhelm quietly kills results, and the simple WOW framework that helps coaches improve client retention, outcomes, referrals, and repeat sales without adding more work. If you want clients who show up, do the work, and get real transformation, this episode will change how you think about engagement. Listen now and start building momentum that lasts. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:12:41

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Mastering Video Marketing: How to Use Video to Grow and Stand Out On Any Platform with Keenya Kelly

1/5/2026
If video feels like a lot… this episode is going to calm your nervous system. I’m joined by Keenya Kelly, the TikTok Queen, to talk about how to actually use video to grow your brand across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and beyond, without overthinking every post or burning yourself out. We’re breaking down simple systems, smart content tweaks, and the small shifts that create the 1% Effect when it comes to visibility and sales. In This Episode, We Cover This isn’t about going viral. It’s about showing up consistently, building visibility, and stacking small wins that compound over time. Connect with Keenya Kelly Website: keenyakelly.com Membership: Invisible to Influential Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:33:59

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The 2026 Must-Have Funnels Every Coach and Course Creator Needs to Scale Smarter

12/29/2025
Scaling your online business shouldn’t feel this complicated… but for a lot of coaches and course creators, it does. More content. More tools. More strategies. And somehow, growth still feels harder than it should. In this episode of the Optimize to Monetize podcast, Michelle breaks down the three must-have funnels for 2026, the ones that will quietly do the heavy lifting behind the scenes so you can scale smarter, not harder. You’ll learn how these funnels work together to build trust, create belief, and turn conversations into conversions without relying on hustle, constant posting, or duct-taped systems. If your business currently feels like a bunch of disconnected strategies held together by good intentions… this episode will help everything click. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:11:20

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Why Your Sales Page Isn't Converting (And Where the Real Sale Actually Happens)

12/22/2025
What if I told you that 90% of your buyers have already made their decision about working with you before they ever land on your sales page? They're not sitting there reading every word, weighing pros and cons. The decision? Already made. So if your sales page isn't doing the selling, then what is? Your silent funnel is. In this episode, we're breaking down what your buyers are actually paying attention to, the five critical elements that shape their buying decision (without them even realizing it), and how to design an ecosystem that sells for you, so your sales page doesn't have to work so hard. If you've been obsessing over your sales copy while ignoring the real conversion work happening in your content, communication, and overall presence... this episode is for you. Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:16:32

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How to Market Like It’s 2026 Strategies that will dominate

12/15/2025
If you want your marketing to actually work in 2026, the time to pivot isn’t next year, it’s right now. In today’s episode, Michelle pulls back the curtain on the real shifts happening in marketing (the ones no one is talking about yet)… and breaks down the strategies that will separate the brands who dominate from the brands who get left behind. Forget posting more. Forget chasing trends. Forget copying what worked in 2019. This is the new era of marketing… human-first, AI-powered, connection-driven, and experience-led. RESOURCE MENTIONED… The 2026 Conversion Blueprint Free Training Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:11:47

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How Online Coaches Scale Funnels Without Guessing

12/8/2025
When you're stuck in a growth plateau, it feels like there are a million things you could be fixing in your online business. Your funnel conversion rates are down. Your course launch didn't hit goals. Your marketing strategy feels chaotic. But how do you know which lever to pull first? In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact framework I use with coaching clients to turn chaotic marketing funnels into predictable revenue machines, the 1% Conversion Effect Framework. It's called FOCUS, and it's how you stop guessing and start systematically optimizing your way to scale your online business. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Scale Smarter Masterclass FREE Training for Coaches & Course Creators: Learn the entire 1% Conversion Effect Framework step-by-step so you can stop operating in chaos and start scaling your online business with a proven funnel optimization system Click here to grab your spot in the free masterclass → Ready to Scale Without the Tech Overwhelm? You can't truly scale a profitable business without a systematic way to bring in new leads and clients every day. If you're ready to grow faster, reach more clients, and simplify your processes, OptimaFunnels is here to help. This all-in-one platform makes building high-converting sales funnels and automating your marketing a breeze, saving you time and money. Head over to OptimaFunnels.com to learn more and start your journey toward a simpler, more profitable business today! Leave a Review or Share Your Thoughts If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or comment below. What resonated with you? What’s one thing you’ll be trying in your business? Your feedback helps me create more of what you need to grow your business! CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @themichellefernandez Website: themichellefernandez.com

Duration:00:12:57