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The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki Loney204 | You Are Doing A Great Job with Nikki Loney204 | You Are Doing A Great Job with Nikki Loney
⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/204/⭐
Teaching is not for the faint of heart—especially if you work with beginners! Students who need more support and repetition in lessons can make us doubt our teaching skills. But here’s the truth: YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.
In episode 204 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, we discuss common teacher traps, what teacher patience really is, and how celebrating the small moments in our students' progress can help us better understand their needs and strengthen our confidence in teach...2025-03-2235 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #200 Institutional MemoryLooking for a challenging exercise? (Not for your students, but for you?) Business Expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux takes us through an essential training strategy to help you discover (or rediscover) the "WHY" in your business.
What is Institutional Memory?
Often informal and intangible, organizational memory constitutes the body of knowledge and know-how an organization has accumulated throughout its history. It is a repertoire of collective knowledge found in an organization's functioning, practices, events, decisions, and interpretation models, which ensures its harmonious and efficient functioning. To this end, title represents essential capital.
Why is Institutional Memory important?
Intention, intention, intention.
Self-awareness.
...2024-11-281h 57
Make Marketing Suck Less for Expertise-Driven Solo BusinessesHow To Navigate The Relentless Slog Of Marketing with Michelle Markwart Deveaux“I know that there's this unicorn idea that you can preschedule things months in advance, and preschedule all of your content, and, like, sit down for 8 hours in one day, and record 17.6 reels. But that is a lie unto me, and it never worked for me. And so for me, it had to be. It sucked even worse if I tried to batch content.”Marketing is relentless. It is something that is never done and dusted. Yet, it's a core pillar of what you need t...2024-07-3046 minMake Marketing Suck Less for Expertise-Driven Solo BusinessesHow To Navigate The Relentless Slog Of Marketing with Michelle Markwart Deveaux“I know that there's this unicorn idea that you can preschedule things months in advance, and preschedule all of your content, and, like, sit down for 8 hours in one day, and record 17.6 reels. But that is a lie unto me, and it never worked for me. And so for me, it had to be. It sucked even worse if I tried to batch content.”Marketing is relentless. It is something that is never done and dusted. Yet, it's a core pillar of what you need t...2024-07-3046 min
Vocal LabEp 78 - Michelle Markwart Deveaux on Building Sustainable Businesses with the BeastyBoss™ Framework, part 2In today's episode of The Vocal Lab Podcast, I'm joined by the inimitable Michelle Markwart Deveaux, whose unique blend of performance artistry and business acumen is reshaping how artists approach entrepreneurship. Michelle introduces us to her BeastyBoss™ Framework, a revolutionary approach designed to help artists and creatives establish sustainable businesses. This framework combines business savvy, radical hospitality, and tenacity, enabling artists to craft offers that truly resonate with their values and meet the needs of their ideal clients. Throughout our discussion, Michelle breaks down the critical components of managing a creative business, including navigating legal and financial ch...2024-06-1256 min
Vocal LabEp 77 - Michelle Markwart Deveaux on Building Sustainable Businesses with the BeastyBoss™ Framework, part 1In today's episode of The Vocal Lab Podcast, I'm joined by the inimitable Michelle Markwart Deveaux, whose unique blend of performance artistry and business acumen is reshaping how artists approach entrepreneurship. Michelle introduces us to her Beastie Boss Framework, a revolutionary approach designed to help artists and creatives establish sustainable businesses. This framework combines business savvy, radical hospitality, and tenacity, enabling artists to craft offers that truly resonate with their values and meet the needs of their ideal clients. Throughout our discussion, Michelle breaks down the critical components of managing a creative business, including navigating legal and...2024-05-2849 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #188 Paying It Forward with Your Pricing with Michelle Markwart DeveauxBusiness expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses "Paying it Forward," or pricing our singing services in a way that not only supports us but also allows teachers to make a meaningful impact. A heartfelt discussion about the struggles of valuing our expertise, understanding business systems, balancing financial sustainability, and fostering a mindset of generosity converge.
Links mentioned in this podcast:
Spooky Singing Resources
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/halloween/
Pumpkin Spice Song
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/pumpkin-spice-song/
Happy Singing Teacher Course: Registration is now open
https://fullvoicemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vW3vbyhq/checkout
From Michelle's website:
I’m tired of wa...2023-10-0655 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki Loney186 Season Seven Recap EpisodeSeason Seven of the FULL VOICE Podcast was an incredible year of interviews and teacher takeaways. Business, Pedagogy, Repertoire recommendations, and so much more. Inspired teachers share their stories and best practices for voice professionals. If you are new to the podcast or need a quick bite of teaching inspiration. Check out this season seven recap episode.
👉September 2023 Song Sale Ends September 8th https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/sale/
⭐Vocal Health for Children Workshop with Dr. Jenevora Williams
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/vocal-health-for-children-workshop-with-dr-jenevora-williams/
Podcasts mentioned:
166 Marketing and Branding Coach Sara Campbell (Savvy Music Studio) discusses how teachers can use their websi...2023-08-2251 min
How to Succeed In Theater (by sacrificing everything)How to Define Success, and the Top 3 Mistakes Artists Make when Building Their Career with Michelle Markwart Deveaux.Michelle Markwart Deveaux is the CEO of FaithCultureKiss Voice Studios and Founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. When she's not teaching singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice to change the world, Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development. She and Katie met 15 years ago when the did Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, the Neil Sedaka revue, where they became instant friends. The conversation you'll hear had a huge impact on Katie as an artist, causing her to really think about what success means to her, and to rethink how she goes...2023-08-0843 min
Vocal LabCongratulations, you just got paid. You are now a business! with Michelle Markwart Deveaux pt 2I am back today with part two of my interview with Michelle Markwart Deveaux, business strategist, personal development and mindset coach, author, speaker, and CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios, LLC., and founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. She teaches singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice - physically and metaphorically. Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development. If you haven’t yet listened to part one of this interview, go back and start there (episode 19)! On today’s episode, we talk about the working singer, and what the real...2023-03-0953 min
Vocal LabCongratulations, you just got paid. You are now a business! with Michelle Markwart Deveaux pt 2I am back today with part two of my interview with Michelle Markwart Deveaux, business strategist, personal development and mindset coach, author, speaker, and CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios, LLC., and founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. She teaches singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice - physically and metaphorically. Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development.If you haven’t yet listened to part one of this interview, go back and start there (episode 19)!On today’s episode, we talk about the working singer, and what the real...2023-03-0951 min
Vocal LabCongratulations, you just got paid. You are now a business! with Michelle Markwart Deveaux pt 1Today, I am so excited to have Michelle Markwart Deveaux on the show! Michelle is a business strategist, personal development and mindset coach, author, speaker, and CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios, LLC. She is the founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. She teaches singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice - physically and metaphorically. Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development.If you are in the Music Business, I am not exaggerating when I say that you DO NOT want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair, get out a...2023-03-0659 min
Vocal LabCongratulations, you just got paid. You are now a business! with Michelle Markwart Deveaux pt 1Today, I am so excited to have Michelle Markwart Deveaux on the show! Michelle is a business strategist, personal development and mindset coach, author, speaker, and CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios, LLC. She is the founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. She teaches singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice - physically and metaphorically. Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development. If you are in the Music Business, I am not exaggerating when I say that you DO NOT want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair, get out a...2023-03-061h 00
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #177 Making Peace with Pricing with Michelle Markwart DeveauxPricing your lessons can be a sensitive topic, particularly for teachers who may struggle with setting prices that reflect the true value of their work. In this episode, business coach and founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative, Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares her insights on overcoming those pricing challenges and achieving "pricing peace." In episode 177, She discusses why fair, living-wage lesson pricing is important and practical tips for setting prices that align with your business goals.
Whether you're a new teacher just starting or a seasoned business owner looking to refine your pricing strategy, you won't want to miss this episode. (Recorded...2023-03-0351 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #167 Onboarding New Students (Part Two) With Michelle Markwart DeveauxWe continue to walk through the processes of welcoming new clients to our studios. In this episode, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses discovery calls, trial lessons, initial fit consultations, and how to talk about policies and money with ease and professionalism.
Find and follow Michelle:
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
The Art of Inquiry - The secret to Revenue, Relationships and Retention
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/art-of-inquiry-revenue-relationships-retention/2022-09-1654 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online240: Online music education crossroads with Michelle Markwart Deveaux In the early days of COVID, schools were hyper-focused on implementing remote learning modalities as an emergency response. As the pandemic has evolved, however, so too have education responses. As we begin the 2023 school year, it appears that we have reached a crossroads between the online world and the offline world! This crossroads is the theme of today's conversation with business strategist and voice maven, Michelle Markwart Deveaux, who is the CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios and the Founder of The SpeakEasy Cooperative, a vibrant online community for voice teachers and voice-related entrepreneurs.2022-09-0738 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online240: Online music education crossroads with Michelle Markwart Deveaux
In the early days of COVID, schools were hyper-focused on implementing remote learning modalities as an emergency response. As the pandemic has evolved, however, so too have education responses.
As we begin the 2023 school year, it appears that we have reached a crossroads between the online world and the offline world!
This crossroads is the theme of today's conversation with business strategist and voice maven, Michelle Markwart Deveaux, who is the CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios and the Founder of The SpeakEasy Cooperative, a vibrant online community for voice teachers and voice-related entrepreneurs.2022-09-0738 min
This Is A VoiceFinding your brand - our process for choosing a new brandSend us a textWe asked you for your opinions of six different logo designs. Wow, you did not disappoint. Your comments were brilliant, hilarious and outstandingly rude.In this episode we share the beginning-to-end process for choosing a new logo and brand look, and the worst of the comments you madethe design brief we wrotethe advice we were given (some great, some bad) the design competition we set up choosing between the 353 designs we receivedthe feedback on six of the designs (OMG!)how we came to trust our own instincts and whyWe...2022-07-0425 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online222: Behind The Scenes of the Expand Online Summit for Music EducatorsLet’s go behind the scenes of the Expand Online Summit! This is the third year that I am running the summit and be sure to go to expandonlinesummit.com and get yourself a free ticket which gives you access to the sessions for 48 hours. There is also the option to purchase extended access through April 30, 2023 right after you register. My first task was to figure out how this summit is going to be different from last year's summit and from the summit before that. It came down to the state of the world. W...2022-05-0418 minMusic Teachers: Expand Online222: Behind The Scenes of the Expand Online Summit for Music EducatorsLet’s go behind the scenes of the Expand Online Summit!
This is the third year that I am running the summit and be sure to go to expandonlinesummit.com and get yourself a free ticket which gives you access to the sessions for 48 hours. There is also the option to purchase extended access through April 30, 2023 right after you register.
My first task was to figure out how this summit is going to be different from last year's summit and from the summit before that. It came down to the state of the world.
W...2022-05-0418 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #159 Multiple Revenue Streams with Michelle Markwart DeveauxTalented music professionals often 'wear many hats' to earn a substantial income. Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about how teachers can be strategic in creating multiple revenue streams within their teaching studios, creating earning opportunities and life balance.
Podcast 159
Find and follow Michelle:
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/how-to-run-your-voice-biz-without-hating-your-boss-2022/
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/speakeasy/
https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative/2022-03-2546 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #154 Online vs Brick and Mortar Businesses, Agents & Managers, Online Performance OpportunitiesIn episode 154, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses the difference between online and brick and mortar businesses, specifically for teachers transitioning to online lessons offerings. Phyllis Horridge talks about managers and agents and how teachers can productively work with them. Nikki shares successful online group performance opportunities for vocalists of all ages.
In this podcast 154
Online vs. Brick/Mortar Business with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (4:33)
Michelle discusses the differences between online teaching businesses vs. brick and mortar businesses and specifically how these types of businesses are marketed. Find and follow Michelle:
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
Working with Managers and Agents with Phyllis Horridge (39:46)
Talented...2022-01-141h 05
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #153 Book Recommendations for Voice TeachersWe welcome 2022 with expert book recommendations for voice teachers. If the holidays brought you a gift card or two and you need some inspiration for your book library, we know you will enjoy this show. A big thank you to all our expert guests and to our listeners who tune in to our show. Nikki and the team from FULL VOICE Music wish you a happy and prosperous new year!
In this podcast:
FULL VOICE Podcast experts share their favorite book recommendations everything from business, learning, teaching, creativity, mindfulness, breathing, self-improvement, and entertainment.
Nikki Loney (3:30)
Breath by James Nestor
https...2021-12-3153 min
This Is A VoiceSinging teachers talk business!Send us a textWe're talking business, singing and marketing with founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative (SECO) Michelle Markwart DeveauxWe share what happened when Michelle coached us in our own business (Vocal Process), and the two MAJOR decisions we made that have turned our lives around.We find outThe main reason why it's difficult to make your singing studio work financiallyWhy marketing yourself is essential in these days of the internet and the PandemicWhy "nicheing" is better than "all genres, all ages, all levels" to get more (and better) studentsWhy...2021-09-241h 05
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #146 Business Boundaries, Finding Ideal Clients, Halloween FunIn Episode 146
Michelle Markwart Deveaux (4:28)
Voice Teacher and business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about business boundaries - What they are, and most importantly, the many ways that you can enforce them.
Find and follow Michelle:
New Speakeasy Cooperative Website https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
Finding Ideal Clients with Takenya Battle (33:38)
Music Teacher and Technology Superstar Takenya Battle talks about finding your ideal client and what tools and platforms you can use to do that.
Find and follow Takenya: https://kenyaskeys.com/@kenyaskeys
Links mentioned in this episode:
Trello https://trello.com/en
Ripl https://www.ripl.com/
Buffer https://buffer.com/
Linktre...2021-09-241h 26
The Voice CultureThe Speakeasy Cooperative Ep. 17Brian and Justin welcome their very first podcast guests: Michelle Markwart Deveaux and Christin Coffee Rondeau. Michelle and Christin discuss their work with the Speakeasy Cooperative, a co-op for the independent teacher. They break through the myths of the private teacher and the shifting culture of modern voice training, creating a culture of voice teachers that can appreciate each other’s differences and learn from each other while ‘assuming the best.’ https://www.faithculturekiss.com/speakeasy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-151h 03
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #143 Clifton Strengths, Curse of Knowledge, Pinterest, Post Recital RegretsThe fifth season of the FULL VOICE Podcast comes to a close with Michelle Markwart Deveaux talking about Clifton Strengths. Shannon Coates discusses the Curse of Knowledge, Karen Michaels talks about the business applications of Pinterest, and Nikki shares insight and remedies for post recital regrets.
Find and follow the FULL VOICE PODCAST on Instagram @thefullvoicepodcast
In episode #143
Clifton Strengths with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (5:34)
Find out more about Clifton Strengths
https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253676/how-cliftonstrengths-works.aspx
Find and follow Michelle: Www.faithculturekiss.com/speakeasy
Curse of Knowledge with Shannon Coates (27:39)
The curse of knowledge can trip up the...2021-05-211h 07The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #138 One Year Ago Today - Looking Back & Looking Forward with Michelle Markwart DeveauxWhere were you a year ago today? Where are you now? How are you preparing for what is to come? Michelle Markwart Deveaux joins us for a reflective look back on our lives and businesses and a hopeful look ahead to the possibilities that lie ahead.
Michelle Markwart Deveaux is the CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios and Founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. When she’s not teaching singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice to change the world, Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development. Put simply? She runs a company that shows people ho...2021-03-121h 01
Rebel TherapistIt's My Ride With Michelle Markwart DeveauxShow Notes: What do you do to package yourself up and make yourself acceptable or popular? What would it be like to be more yourself in every single place you show up? How would it impact your business to move further in this direction? In this week's podcast episode, I dive into those questions with Michelle Markwart Deveaux. Michelle works with voice professionals to become the people they need to be in order to run the businesses they want to create. Michelle runs a thriving business with a lot...2021-01-2631 min
This Is A VoiceWhat's in your mug?Send us a textGillyanne & Jeremy open series 2 (and 2021) with chat about tea, purpose, happiness and coffinsThey share more on their legacy and how to incorporate legacy into your life, why they stopped selling books, Konmari-ing Vocal Process and getting rid of 1900 dead people.They also reveal plans for more podcasts and their guest wishlistAlso in this episode: Gillyanne's the Queen's Blend tea comes from https://cupoftea.co.ukThe Voiceover Social podcast with Nic Redman and Leah Marks https://www.thevosocial.com/The Doctor’s...2021-01-2135 minThe FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #132 Changing Male Voice, OperaWorks Flashcards, and Money TermsIn podcast 132, Brian Lee shares helpful mindset, pedagogy, and repertoire for changing male voices. Eden Casteel shares the fun of OperaWorks emotion flashcards, and Michelle Markwart Deveaux clarifies money term definitions.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/132
www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
In Podcast 132
Strategies for Changing Male Voice with Brian Lee (9:07)
D. Brian Lee is a teacher, writer, and singer. His book, Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress (2018), has been enthusiastically reviewed as a philosophy of voice study, with practical advice on finding and evaluating voice training. He maintains independent voice studios in Potomac, Maryland, and New York City. His students...2020-12-041h 22The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #131 Online Teaching Strategies, The TA Muscle, #fightthefatigue, Business PlanningIn episode 131, Nikki demonstrates her kid-friendly online teaching strategies and shares the NATS #fightthefatigue campaign. Dr. Heather Nelson gives us a refresher on the TA muscle. Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about quarterly business planning for successful studios. Online teaching pedagogy, anatomy, resources, and business basics right here on the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Episode 131
Online Teaching Strategies (4:49)Nikki shares her kid-approved online singing activities for private and small group classes.
For detailed lesson plans and activity pages, visit our teacher blog:
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/blog/
Warm-up of the Week:
It’s FREEBIE Friday! Check out our free resources pa...2020-11-201h 05
The Women's AdvocateThe Kairos of Powerful WomenMichelle Markwart Deveaux is the Founder and Owner of FaithCultureKiss, a voice and business coach who takes your voice and business to the next level. She is an award-winning actor and vocalist and has hosted workshops and masterclasses on business ownership, entrepreneurship, voice work, and acting. For the past 20 years, Michelle has worked with countless entrepreneurs and business owners to realign their goals and raise their voices. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Patten University and a Master of Arts degree in Worship, Theology, and the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary. I...2020-11-1950 minThe FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #130 Live Virtual Recitals, Guidelines for posting on SM, Defining your studio offersStudio owner Jessica Saunders shares details about her successful LIVE virtual recitals. Social Media Expert Karen Michaels is helping us with graphic and copy guidelines for our social media posting. Vocologist Heather Nelson discusses the cricothyroid muscle, and our Business Expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux is discussing how to define your studio offerings. Pedagogy and business strategies for you and your voice teaching studio, right here on episode 130 of the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Episode 130
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/130
Live Virtual Recitals with Dr. Jessica Saunders (2:00)
Jessica Saunders is the owner of Saunders Vocal Studios, a private voice studio based in Iowa...2020-11-061h 07
The Naked Vocalist | Advice and Lessons on Singing Technique, Voice Care and Style - Chris Johnson and Steve GilesEpisode 59 - Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Online Business Building For Voice TeachersToday we thought we would devote an entire episode to the world of voice teachers. After all, COVID has messed up A LOT of diaries and we want to help you get back to capacity in this new world of 'online coaching'. Essentially, going from in person to online coaching needs a big shift in approach, but once you understand it you can flourish again.... without a pandemic trashing things again!
You can find out more about Michelle here: https://www.faithculturekiss.com2020-10-211h 21The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #128 Song Study, COVID Resources, Restorative Vocal Exercises and Finding your Ideal ClientIn episode 128, Nikki shares strategies for using your student’s current repertoire to focus on technical and warm-up exercises. Allen Henderson shares the NATS COVID-19 resources so teachers can stay informed and stay safe. Dr. Heather Nelson shares the science of restorative vocal exercises for tired voices, and Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about the whys and hows of finding your ideal client in your teaching studio.
Episode #128
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/128
Song Study for technical and warm-up exercises - Nikki (1:00)
Using musical fragments from a student’s repertoire can provide effective technical studies and make lessons more productive. Nikki offers endl...2020-10-091h 12The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #127 Low Latency Technology, Music Ed Apps, Live Video Tips, and Starting Your Studio BusinessEden Casteel and Wendy Jones discuss low latency technologies and how they collaborated to test and conquer these new platforms. Takenya Battle shares her all-time favorite music education apps. Social Media expert Karen Michaels inspires us to use live video on our social media channels. We start a five-part series with business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux about starting your own voice studio business.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/127
Episode 127
Low Latency Technology - Eden Casteel and Wendy Jones (1:36)
Eden Casteel
Though she wanted to be Karen Carpenter AND Beverly Sills when she was little, Eden Casteel has grown up to be...2020-09-251h 26
What WorksEP 295: It’s Always A Work In Progress
The market is constantly changing.
New technology, new trends, new players.
We can either treat the constant changing and uncertainty as a threat…
…or we can treat it as an invitation to see everything we do as a work in progress.
All this month, we’ve been looking at the process of value creation–how we wind up building the products and services we sell.
We heard from Alisha Robertson about how she turned h...2020-08-2520 min
What WorksBONUS: Refining How I Offer Business Support Over The Long-Term
Hey, it’s Tara McMullin, and this is a special bonus episode of What Works, the show that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how small business owners take decisive action to build a stronger business.
This is the third and final episode in a series on how I’ve approached creating and delivering value through the products and services I’ve offered over the years.
In the first episode of the series, I shared how my most recent offer, a live program called The Commit...2020-08-2016 min
What WorksEP 294: Refining Your Offer With SpeakEasy Cooperative Founder Michelle Markwart Deveaux
In This Episode
* Why voice teacher Michelle Markwart Deveaux refined her offer from a pay-for-service model to a value pricing model* How that shift changed how she packaged her services and what outcomes she focused on for her students* What she did to double her rates while deliver 3 times the value* How she started sharing her methods and business structure with other voice teachers and professionals
Product development isn’t always about building something new.
Often, it’s about taking what you’...2020-08-1850 min
What WorksEP 281: Business Support Comes In All Shapes & Sizes
Leading a business can be lonely.
I noticed just how disconnected business owners are when I started my very first website way back in 2009.
That website was a blog about makers and artists in Pennsylvania. I wrote about their stories and shared products that caught my eye. The blog was relatively popular but the real magic of it wasn’t in what I was writing about.
The magic was in how it connected people who didn’t know anyone else who was...2020-05-2124 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #117 Navigating Uncertain Times: Interview with Michelle Markwart DeveauxPodcast guest Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares strategies for voice teachers navigating the uncertainty and challenges as we all move to online singing lessons.2020-04-061h 05
VocalFri PodcastChristin Coffee Rondeau & Michelle Markwart DeveauxVocalFri is joined by two of the original creators of The SpeakEasy Cooperative, Christin Coffee Rondeau and Michelle Markwart Deveaux, about their efforts in joint teaching in preparation for their #NATSinKnox session. Sarah, Christin, and Dr. P coach Michelle on how to start her Doctor Who viewing order.
2020-03-211h 19VocalFri PodcastChristin Coffee Rondeau & Michelle Markwart DeveauxVocalFri is joined by two of the original creators of The SpeakEasy Cooperative, Christin Coffee Rondeau and Michelle Markwart Deveaux, about their efforts in joint teaching in preparation for their #NATSinKnox session. Sarah, Christin, and Dr. P coach Michelle on how to start her Doctor Who viewing order.
2020-03-211h 19The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #109 New Year Intentions for Your Music Studio: Interview with Michelle Markwart DeveauxHappy New Year! Most of us reflect on making a clean start personally in January, but what about in our music studios? Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares four effective intentions for savvy studio owners to reflect upon to ensure a successful year of teaching.
Freebie Friday Download: Get Michelle's Worksheet and plan your 2020 business strategies!
https://www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Visit the podcast show page:
https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/109
Visit Michelle's Websites:
Link for SpeakEasy Coop (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group)
www.thespeakeasycoop.com
Link for Michelle’s site
www.faithculturekiss.com2020-01-0347 min
The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #100 Episode Recap AND FREEBIE FRIDAYEpisode 100 recaps fantastic conversations from the seasons one, two, and three, celebrating the incredible guests who have shared their expertise on our podcast.
AND
It is FREEBIE FRIDAY at Full Voice Music, and our new download is a seasonal singing activity from our new book, O Christmas Tree.
We are exploring beat, rhythm, and introducing rhythmic improvisation with the holiday classic: Jingle Bells.
You can download your copy of our FREEBIE FRIDAY at www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Podcasts mentioned in the episode:
FVPC #8 Repertoire Recommendations with Anne Barnshaw
FVPC #19 Strategies for Students Struggling with Stillness with Shannon Coates
FVPC #37 The...2019-11-0157 minThe FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #98 Marketing Your Teaching Studio: Interview with Michelle Markwart DeveauxVoice Teacher and business strategist, Michelle Markwart Deveaux returns to the podcast to inspire business-minded teachers to “share their story.” She explains the critical difference between marketing, advertising, and selling and offers insight into why your Facebook ads may not be performing well as they could.
My Music Staff Minute: Basic SEO for your business website
New Holiday Resource: O Christmas Tree: Seasonal Singing Activities and Holiday Music for Intermediate Singers
https://www.thefullvoice.com/ochristmastree
Michelle Markwart Deveaux is a Voice Teacher and business coach with a passion for helping other teachers run a business that they love. Link for...2019-10-1843 minThe FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki LoneyFVPC #96 When you have to cancel students for an emergencyI was teaching my first student on Monday when I learned of my father's sudden passing. We don't like to think about emergencies, but they are a part of life. Are you set up to handle emergencies in your teaching studio?
Links mentioned in this podcast:
Updating Your Studio Policy
https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/2016/6/14/updatingpolicies
Mind Your Business: Interview with Michelle Markwart Deveaux
https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/90
Money Mindset
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Lesson Fee Structures
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