Michael Phelan’s Post

The other day, I was at a café, sipping my coffee and scribbling notes for the day—strategy plans, client updates, team discussions. Amid the hustle, a thought struck me: How often do we pause to acknowledge how far we've come? As someone running a marketing agency, my days are packed with deadlines, campaigns, and countless ideas to improve performance. It’s easy to get caught up in the chase—more clients, better results, higher growth. But rarely do I sit back and look at the journey. I remembered when we started out. Back then, everything was an uphill climb—building trust, onboarding clients, and convincing ourselves that we could make it. Today, while the challenges haven’t disappeared, the view has changed. Yes, there are struggles. Yes, there’s a long road ahead. But sometimes, it’s about celebrating the smaller wins: - A client appreciating our work. - A team member taking ownership of a project. - That one campaign hitting it out of the park. In marketing, we often talk about “momentum.” It’s the same in life. A little pause, a little acknowledgment, and you’re ready to take the next step. If you’re in the thick of it—whether it’s running a business, managing a team, or chasing your goals—don’t forget to pause and reflect. It’s not just the big milestones that define success; it’s the journey itself. PS: This isn’t the café I mentioned in my post—I didn’t take any pictures there. But I needed an image to go along with the story, so here we are! 😄 #Entrepreneurship #MarketingLife #Reflections #GrowthJourney

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿? When you're scaling your business, it feels like driving a race car at top speed while building the track ahead of you. The pressure’s real, the stakes are high, and you’re tired of holding it all together with duct tape and good intentions. Let me help you swap that chaos for control. Scaling isn’t about doing more, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. It’s about structure, strategy, and sustainability. And I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Here's the program 🔍 Find clarity in the chaos: Your offer, pricing, and processes; fine-tuned for success. 📅 Daily check-ins: Forget the “monthly motivation” model. I’m with you every day to keep you focused, accountable, and on track. ⚙️ Build a business that works: Not just bigger, but leaner, smarter, and more profitable. This isn’t just a program, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱. Imagine … Your mornings start with purpose, not panic. Your team knows the plan, and they execute it like pros. Your clients? Loyal, happy, and sending referrals your way. And you? You’re not trapped in the weeds. You’re leading, strategizing, and watching your vision come to life. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 BIG TIME. The Details ⏳ 6 full months of 1:1 coaching with 24/7 support. 📞 Unlimited access: WhatsApp, email, strategy calls. 💶 €9K (payment plan available). But here’s the catch: scaling isn’t easy, and it’s definitely not for everyone. It takes commitment, focus, and the willingness to do the work. If that’s not you, keep scrolling. 𝗦𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸. Your next level is waiting; 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗚𝗢! #LevelUpYourBusiness #ScalingSimplified #EntrepreneursInAction #BusinessGrowthDoneRight #ScaleSmart

Ever seen someone dance like nobody’s watching on a Friday afternoon? That could be you! 💃 Here’s the deal: running a business doesn’t have to feel like a 24/7 job. Imagine taking a whole day off for self-care, guilt-free, knowing your business isn’t going to fall apart. That’s right – no fires to put out, no last-minute panics, just pure, unadulterated freedom. Our Optimised Operations Project ensures that your systems and processes are so smooth, you can afford to let your hair down. From seamless client management to setting up that passive income course or getting your sales funnels just right – we’ve got you covered. So why not dance like nobody’s watching? Your business deserves it. And so do you. Want to know how to get your business running like a well-oiled machine? DM me for all the details and let’s get you dancing! 💃 ------------------------- ✨ Hi! I’m Siobhan, Founder of the Mears Collective. Helping Female Founders and High Achieving Entrepreneurs create growth and greater ease in their business through Strategy, Mentorship and Streamlined Systems. Like this post? 🔔 Hit the bell on my profile #️⃣Follow my hashtag: #TheMearsCollective ✉️ Sign up to our emails for growth hacks with greater ease 👭🏼 Connect with me! Send me a DM and see how I can help you work smarter 💟 Save this post and/or share it ---------------------------- #businessgrowth #delegate #womeninbusiness #founder #businessstrategy #growyourbusiness

I've seen an alarming increase in business owners posting on social media about their readiness to "burn down" their businesses. The problem often stems from a few common issues: Your business isn't designed for the life you want. You started your entrepreneurial journey seeking freedom and more time with loved ones, but now you find yourself working endless hours and tied to your phone, even during family vacations or kids' soccer games. You're doing tasks that drain your energy and don't align with your gifts, it's easy to feel frustrated and unfulfilled. You're not focusing on Revenue Generating Activities. Inconsistent sales and cashflow can lead to stress and prevent you from outsourcing, forcing you to spend time on tasks outside your zone of genius. If these challenges resonate with you, and you're a six-figure+ entrepreneur who wants to grow your business AND have a life you love, with time for loved ones, fun and vacations I have the perfect event for you! Join me for the intimate event, "Create the Revenue You Want & the Freedom You Crave," designed specifically for experts like YOU. I'll share how to : 🔹 Shift your mindset and unlock exponential growth. 🔹 Design a business model that fits YOUR life and gets clients results. 🔹 Attract and retain DREAM clients with six and seven-figure lifetime value (LTV). Don't miss this opportunity to increase your revenue without working more! Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 13th at 1pm ET to attend LIVE. 📅 https://lnkd.in/eRxrdc6a Let's tackle these challenges together and create the business and life of your dreams! 🚀 #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #LifestyleDesign

Are you sabotaging your business growth without even realizing it? As the founder of a rapidly growing digital marketing agency, Emily had poured her heart and soul into building her business. When she first launched, the early days were filled with excitement and promising growth. As orders started rolling in and her customer base expanded, Emily reveled in the fulfillment of turning her passion into a thriving business. However, as the company continued to scale, emily found herself increasingly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks on her plate. What was once an exciting juggling routine had turned into a never-ending slog of Social Media marketing, scheduling appointments, email management and customer service - all while trying to maintain her own sanity. ➡️Late nights ➡️missed deadlines ➡️and an ever-growing to-do list left emily feeling buried alive in busywork. The joy she once felt in entrepreneurship had been replaced by a mounting sense of dread and exhaustion. If you're a solopreneur who started strong but now finds yourself trapped in a never-ending cycle of tasks-like emily, take heart. With the right systems and support in place, you too can regain control of your time and enjoy the thrills of entrepreneurship once more. Reach out to me today to learn how a skilled virtual assistant can help you break free from the burnout and refocus on what matters most.

"Scaling"—as it's taught most of the time—is broken (if not downright exploitative). Because the WHOLE PREMISE of most scaling advice is that the ONLY thing that matters is YOUR freedom, YOUR impact, and YOUR income. And if you look underneath all of the talk about "being the unquestionable expert" and "building a massive following" and "building out your funnels" and "outsourcing overseas” and “delegating the low-value work so you can do the high-value work”... You’ll discover an entire industry based on: 😓 Disempowering team members (“create SOPs so your team knows exactly how you want them to do everything, then micromanage the hell out of them”) 😓 Deceptive marketing practices (“give your sales call a sexy name so people will be more likely to sign up”) 😓 Inequitable financial practices (“make sure you mark up your payment plans by at least 20%”) 😓 Unethical upsell tactics (“sell them a low-ticket information-based first so you can ascend them to the mastermind where they’ll REALLY get the results”) 😓 ...and client delivery systems that only work for the privileged (“3% course completion rate is industry standard, so as long as you’re above that, you’re good”). This ^^ is what passes for “good business advice” in our ego-driven, patriarchal, hierarchical, privileged world of online marketing (and by extension, online business). 🤦🏻 And it needs to stop. That’s why we’ve teamed up with M. Shannon Hernandez 💥 to bring you an all-new, one-day intensive on April 30th called: CEO Focus Day: Scale Your Services Without Sacrificing Client Results *or* Adding More Hours To Your Work Week Because the good news is, once you’ve seen the problems with the “traditional” way of scaling, you can CHOOSE to do things differently. Want to join us? DM me for details. #scalingbusiness #businessgrowth #businessowner #entrepreneurlife #teams #efficiency #companyculture ⫸ I help progressive business founders knock out million-dollar problems and free up time + energy for growth

As a woman-owned business, this verse is a constant reminder that no matter what challenges come our way, God is always working behind the scenes to bring about something good. Whether we’re handling your calendar, organizing your inbox, or boosting your social media, we believe our work is part of a bigger plan—one that serves not just our clients, but also the greater purpose God has for our lives and businesses. Being an entrepreneur is definitely a rollercoaster, but this verse keeps us grounded. It’s comforting to know that every step we take, even the tricky ones, are guided by God’s purpose. At Beacon Virtual Assistants, we don’t just think of our work as “just a job” – we see it as a calling. We’re passionate about using our skills to make life easier for others, and we trust that every task we take on helps us align more closely with God’s greater vision. From managing day-to-day operations to brainstorming creative solutions, we know we’re making a difference. As a female-led company, we’re inspired by the potential to create real impact in the world. This reminds us that no effort is ever wasted, and every challenge is a chance to grow. Every project, every client, and every lesson learned is shaping us to be better at what we do and more faithful stewards of the talents God has given us. We’re excited to keep serving with excellence, faith, and a lot of heart—knowing that God is guiding the way and blessing the work of our hands. #entrepreneurlife #smallbizowner #businessgrowth #virtualassistant #businessbuilding #smallbusinesssupport #virtualassistantforhire

As a woman-owned business, this verse is a constant reminder that no matter what challenges come our way, God is always working behind the scenes to bring about something good. Whether we’re handling your calendar, organizing your inbox, or boosting your social media, we believe our work is part of a bigger plan—one that serves not just our clients, but also the greater purpose God has for our lives and businesses. Being an entrepreneur is definitely a rollercoaster, but this verse keeps us grounded. It’s comforting to know that every step we take, even the tricky ones, are guided by God’s purpose. At Beacon Virtual Assistants, we don’t just think of our work as “just a job” – we see it as a calling. We’re passionate about using our skills to make life easier for others, and we trust that every task we take on helps us align more closely with God’s greater vision. From managing day-to-day operations to brainstorming creative solutions, we know we’re making a difference. As a female-led company, we’re inspired by the potential to create real impact in the world. This reminds us that no effort is ever wasted, and every challenge is a chance to grow. Every project, every client, and every lesson learned is shaping us to be better at what we do and more faithful stewards of the talents God has given us. We’re excited to keep serving with excellence, faith, and a lot of heart—knowing that God is guiding the way and blessing the work of our hands. #entrepreneurlife #smallbizowner #businessgrowth #virtualassistant #businessbuilding #smallbusinesssupport #virtualassistantforhire

💗 I love my business besties and am genuinely happy for their success... 🐍 AND there have been times when I've also wished I had something they had. 🌪️ Whether it was a high-converting funnel. 🌊 An overflowing lead pipeline for new products. 📧 Or a launch that sold out from a single email. 🤩 I've been in that seat of awe and wonder and wanting for myself too. And because I know that the outside highlight reel is really a TINY part of how it happens. I asked each of them how they did it. 🙋🏻♀️ And there is only 1️⃣ thing that literally every single one of them did to make it happen. 🤯 THEY PRIORITIZED IT. ⌚️ They made time for it even when they had 100 different things to do. 🙇🏻♀️ They kept their focus even when the new bright, shiny strategies that promised quicker results were dangling in front of them. Because they knew they wanted their business to be a certain way and they went for it. 🔑 And I know for a fact that's the key because I've done the same in parts of my business too. 🍯 So I know what it feels like to be a little jelly of your business bestie...and I know that my business besties have also felt the same way about me. It's human nature to want better for yourself. 🤫 So I'm letting you in on the secret: Prioritize it.  Make the time for it and let it happen for you. And if a streamlined and systemized business that makes scaling simple is the thing that you want... You're in the right place. 🔖Follow @dianelam.co because 🆓 I have close to 1000 posts right here to help you build your business systems so it's rock solid and ready for low-lift scaling. 🤗 And if you want to fast-track that by working together 1:1 or in a group, COMMENT SYSTEMS. #businessdevelopment #scalablebusiness #systemizeyourbusiness #businessplanning #entrepreneurjourney

Hey, there have been quite a few new connections here lately, so I thought it was time to say hello! If we haven’t met yet (or you’re wondering, “Who’s Gwen again?”), let me fill you in. I’m Gwen Baird, a business coach, entrepreneur, and fellow warrior navigating life with invisible illnesses. My mission is to help others, like you, find purpose, confidence, and success, even when life throws a curveball. Here’s a little snapshot of what I do: Empowering Invisible Warriors® Membership: This is a safe space for anyone living with invisible illnesses who is dreaming of starting or growing an online business. We focus on clarity, building confidence, and turning those “one-day” ideas into real-world success. It’s all about finding a balance that works for you, without burning out. Coaching and Strategy: I work with amazing clients on building sustainable businesses in the online world, helping them find consistency, visibility, and momentum. Whether you’re just starting out or levelling up, we’ll work together to craft strategies that fit your goals and your energy. Heart, Humour, and Real Talk: While I take your dreams seriously, I believe business doesn’t have to feel stiff or overwhelming. You’ll find me blending a no-nonsense approach with a good dose of light-hearted fun, because who says you can’t build a business and enjoy the process too? So, if you’re on a journey to do more of what you love—on your terms—you’re in the right place. And if you’ve got a question, a thought, or just want to say hi, hit that message button, I’d love to hear from you! P.S. If you’d like to learn more about me, what I do, or how we can work together, you can always visit my website P.P.S. I almost forgot - I do fully managed Advanced Facebook Ads for you, too! #invisibleillness #business #growth