Optimize to Monetize
Michelle Fernandez
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:Build scalable funnels that convert with confidenceAttract steady traffic without living on social mediaSimplify your systems and automate with purposeStrengthen your customer journey from discovery to referralLead like the CEO your business needsEmbrace the 1% shifts that create long-term profit and peaceMichelle 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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Jun 22, 2022 • 16min
9 Hot Marketing Ideas to Give Your Sales a Boost This Summer
For most businesses, things are a little slow during the lazy days of summer. Kids are off of school, we’re enjoying the long days in the sun, taking some vacations.Therefore, most businesses have launches before summer to hold them over during the slower months.Well, wouldn’t it be cool if you could actually have a boost in your sales and avoid the seasonal slump? Heck yea it would. So today I’m sharing 9 hot marketing ideas to give your sales a boost this summer!SHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/148Ready 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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
Jun 20, 2022 • 19min
5 Common Mistakes When it Comes to Driving Traffic that are Costing You Leads & Sales
Welcome back to the Traffic & Conversions Show! Have you ever felt like no matter how much you show up online, or how many DMs and emails you send, your business is stuck and your sales aren’t growing? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the 5 most common mistakes when it comes to driving traffic that are definitely costing you leads & sales. If this episode gave you any takeaways or inspired you to take action, I would love you to take a screenshot of the episode on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories. Make sure to tag me @themichellefernandez so I can shout you out!Ready to generate more leads and sales every day? Download my free guide 3 Components of a Highly Converting Funnel where I'll walk you through the 3 MUST-HAVE elements to sell out your offers. Grab your free copy at http://www.themichellefernandez.com/3.Interested in learning how we can work together on your Facebook and Instagram ad strategy or in preparing for your next launch? Learn more about our ads management and funnel-building services here! Haven’t left a review yet? Make sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. I thank you for your support!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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
Jun 15, 2022 • 49min
Lessons Learned From Raising Twins with Danny Fernandez
Joining me today is my better half, Danny Fernandez and we’re talking all about raising our twins while working, lessons learned and spoiler alert…they didn’t turn out that bad!Let's talk about...How I felt I wouldn’t be the perfect mom if I was working and not with the kids 24/7How our work ethics taught our kids a lessonWhy quality over quantity is importantLetting go and trusting what we’ve taught will carry with our kidsOur different parenting style Teaching our kids to have respect for others and themselvesAllowing our kids to take advantage of opportunities given to themSHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/146Links mentioned in this episode:Episode 32 : The Most Important Partnership In Your Business with Danny FernandezReady 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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
Jun 13, 2022 • 11min
Hearing Crickets? How to Know if it's Your Offer or Your Marketing
Welcome back to the Traffic & Conversions Show! Have you ever spent months and weeks on end getting ready to launch your offer, only to get zero response? It’s discouraging and so disheartening. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to distinguish whether it’s your offer or your marketing strategies that are causing your potential customers to get cold feet and leaving you frustrated and confused. If this episode gave you any takeaways or inspired you to take action, I would love you to take a screenshot of the episode on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories. Make sure to tag me @themichellefernandez so I can shout you out!Ready to generate more leads and sales every day? Download my free guide 3 Components of a Highly Converting Funnel where I'll walk you through the 3 MUST-HAVE elements to sell out your offers. Grab your free copy at http://www.themichellefernandez.com/3.Interested in learning how we can work together on your Facebook and Instagram ad strategy or in preparing for your next launch? Learn more about our ads management and funnel-building services here! Haven’t left a review yet? Make sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. I thank you for your support!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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
Jun 8, 2022 • 45min
How to Get Featured on Media Outlets Even if You're Just Starting Out with Larissa Banting
Joining me today is Larissa Banting! After a career as a professional dancer, Larissa Banting turned her creativity to marketing and public relations. One of only a handful of professionals to be Accredited by the Canadian Public Relations Society, her past clients include The City of St. Albert, Bombay Sapphire Gin, the Northern Alberta International Children's Festival, Nelvana, CBC and CTV networks.Since opening her boutique publicity agency, El Bee PR, Larissa and team have helped create a buzz about her clients, including SudShare and numerous entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. Today is all about how to get featured on media outlets even if you're just starting out!Let’s talk about…What publicity is and how it's different from other forms of marketingHow to know when you’re ready for publicityHow you can craft your story even if you think you don’t have oneHow publicity can help your business and use it even if you are an introvertHow quickly you could see a feature in a magazine or podcastTaking on your own PR vs hiring an agencyWhat to look for when hiring an agencySHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/144Ready 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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
Jun 6, 2022 • 12min
How to Grow a 6-Figure Biz With a Tiny Ad Budget, Even if You’re Just Starting Out!
Welcome back to the Traffic & Conversions Show! Do you ever feel that in order to grow a 6 figure business or have a 6 figure launch, you need to have a huge audience and a four or five figure ad budget?? The goal of hitting that 6 figure mark can be especially daunting for biz owners who are smaller or just starting out.However, even with a small marketing budget, it IS possible for any business owner to get to 6 figures (and beyond) and I’m sharing EXACTLY how to do that in today’s episode.If this episode gave you any takeaways or inspired you to take action, I would love you to take a screenshot of the episode on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories. Make sure to tag me @themichellefernandez so I can shout you out!Ready to generate more leads and sales every day? Download my free guide 3 Components of a Highly Converting Funnel where I'll walk you through the 3 MUST-HAVE elements to sell out your offers. Grab your free copy at http://www.themichellefernandez.com/3.Interested in learning how we can work together on your Facebook and Instagram ad strategy or in preparing for your next launch? Learn more about our ads management and funnel-building services here! Haven’t left a review yet? Make sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. I thank you for your support!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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
Jun 1, 2022 • 44min
How To Get More Clients with Nikki Nash
Joining me today is Nikki Nash who is a podcast host, Hay House author, and creator of Market Your Genius, a training and development brand on a mission to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their message.Today is all about how to get more clients!Let’s talk about…The biggest mistakes most people make when trying to get clients.What steps entrepreneurs should take before they try to get more clients and a few things you can do to stand out so clients choose you over your competitor. How to ask clients why they chose to work with you and how often you should be asking for feedback and surveying your clients.How marketing is just like dating!How business owners like YOU can get more quality leads.SHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/142Ready 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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
May 30, 2022 • 15min
How to Get Off the Content Creation Hamster Wheel
Welcome back to the Traffic & Conversions Show! Do you ever feel like creating fresh, exciting content is a constant struggle that you’ll never win? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 9 tips for getting yourself off the content hamster wheel while keeping you and your business top of mind. If this episode gave you any takeaways or inspired you to take action, I would love you to take a screenshot of the episode on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories. Make sure to tag me @themichellefernandez so I can shout you out!Ready to generate more leads and sales every day? Download my free guide 3 Components of a Highly Converting Funnel where I'll walk you through the 3 MUST HAVE elements to sell out your offers. Grab your free copy at http://www.themichellefernandez.com/3.Interested in learning how we can work together on your Facebook and Instagram ad strategy or in preparing for your next launch? Learn more about our ads management and funnel building services here! Haven’t left a review yet? Make sure to leave a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. I thank you for your support!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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
May 25, 2022 • 34min
The Neuroscience of Storytelling with Seth Erickson
Joining me today is Seth Erickson who uses storytelling as a way of helping businesses, specifically startups. Stats say 90% of start-up’s fail. Seth’s vision is to reduce that disheartening number by at least 10%. He recognizes many startups excel at building their tech and ideas but fall short when communicating their value to the world. Seth teaches these budding business owners one of the most effective communication methods. An art form that has been a part of humanity for as long as… well… humans—storytelling. He has seen firsthand how incorporating storytelling can make a presentation and product stand out and become memorable to investors and customers alike. This episode is all about neuroscience and storytelling!We’re talking about…How to get clients binging on your marketing material like a good Netflix dramaThe difference between marketing and storytellingStructuring stories for an about me page on a website vs a landing page or a home pageHow to craft an identity to get others to create their vision if they decide to follow you on the journeySteps to take if you're just starting out even if you're not a startupDownload chapter 1 of Seth’s book, How To Hack Humans: Storytelling for Startups!SHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/137Ready 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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
May 23, 2022 • 29min
When Is It A Good Time To Start Running Facebook Ads?
Welcome back to the Traffic & Conversions Show! In today’s episode, I’m sharing the top 4 ways to know when it’s a good time to start those ad campaigns, including how to know when you’re mentally and financially ready to invest. And if you are already running ads and getting lackluster results, you’ll want to listen to ensure you have these 4 things in place before you give up!If this episode gave you any takeaways or inspired you to take action, I would love you to take a screenshot of the episode on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories. Make sure to tag me @themichellefernandez so I can shout you out!Ready to generate more leads and sales every day? Download my free guide 3 Components of a Highly Converting Funnel where I'll walk you through the 3 MUST HAVE elements to sell out your offers. Grab your free copy at http://www.themichellefernandez.com/3Interested in learning how we can work together on your Facebook and Instagram ad strategy or in preparing for your next launch? Learn more about our ads management and funnel building services here!Haven’t left a review yet? Make sure to leave a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. I thank you for your support!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 ThoughtsIf 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: @themichellefernandezWebsite: themichellefernandez.com
