Why some entrepreneurs get stuck — and how to see the patterns you can’t unsee.

In this powerful conversation with Michelle Mitchell of Mitchell Consulting Service, we unpack the mindset shifts every founder must make — from leaving the employee mindset behind to building a business with purpose (and not just passion). Michelle shares insights on knowing your ideal client, monetizing expertise, and the discipline it takes to lead as CEO. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to recognize patterns in your business so you can make decisions with clarity rather than reaction.

What You’ll Learn

• The shift from employee thinking to owning a business

• How purpose (not passion alone) creates sustainable revenue

• Why recognizing market needs beats building in a vacuum

• The difference between running a business and owning one

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Download: 3 Financial Habits Every Entrepreneur Needs

These practical financial habits will help stabilize your business and support long-term growth.

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Connect with Michelle Mitchell

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellconsultingllc/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfA-6xl88s3xpgx01EZw_w

- Website: https://mitchellconsultingservice.com/

About Michelle Mitchell

Michelle helps entrepreneurs level up their financial literacy, build sustainable business models, and step confidently into their role as CEO — not just a doer. Her teaching, coaching, and frameworks support founders in making disciplined choices that produce long-term results.

As AI becomes more powerful, the real risk isn’t automation—it’s losing the qualities that make your voice distinct, memorable, and irreplaceable. This episode challenges the belief that efficiency should come at the cost of identity.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

● Insight 1 — A practical framework for using AI without diluting your uniqueness: how to preserve nuance, integrity, and creative identity.

● Insight 2 — Why differentiation matters more in the age of automation: and how authenticity becomes a competitive advantage.

● Insight 3 — How to blend AI with emotional intelligence and storytelling: so your communication still hits with depth and resonance.

● Insight 4 — Ethical and reversible decision-making: protecting your voice while still leveraging AI strategically and responsibly.

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Discover exactly where you excel and where competitors are vulnerable with this strategic 8-minute assessment. Identify your unique market position, competitive strengths, and opportunities others miss. Uncover your differentiation factors and positioning gaps so you can dominate your market with confidence—and become irreplaceable.

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What if you stopped adapting to AI—and started designing it? 🤯

In Episode 3 of the Strategic Thinkers Podcast, host Sean M. Atkinson and returning guest Melody Ann explore what it really means to lead in the age of AI—without losing your creative integrity.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, strategist, or content creator, this episode helps you flip the AI conversation from passive use to active leadership. We dive into:

✅ Why you're not just using AI—you're training it

✅ Designing your own AI “job descriptions”

✅ How to build AI tools that reflect your ethics

✅ Creating human-first networking and publishing agents

✅ Avoiding AI hallucinations and unethical practices

✅ And why emotional intelligence will always be your competitive edge

🔍 Resources Mentioned

→ AuthorNationTube.com

— Explore Melody’s gamified book writing community

→ Strategic Thinkers Podcast Mini-Series (coming soon!)

→ Learn how to write your own AI job description

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💡 What AI agents are YOU building?

📌 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments!

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