We all know that knowing your numbers in business isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. If you don’t know your numbers, you can’t optimize your business, pay yourself consistently, or make the kind of impact you want in your community.

That’s why I love bringing on experts who live and breathe accounting—bookkeepers, CFOs, and financial coaches—to remind us just how powerful it is to stay on top of this piece of our business.

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Megan Schwan. Megan is a mom, a business owner, and someone whose personal journey has fueled her entrepreneurial drive—something I deeply relate to as a single mama myself. Often, it’s those challenging seasons of life that sharpen our grit and give us the tenacity to keep showing up, believing, and building.

Megan is the CEO and founder of Sidekick Accounting Services, a national virtual accounting firm on a mission to change the statistic that 8 out of 10 small businesses fail. With over 20 years in the accounting industry and more than a decade educating thousands of business owners on accounting and taxes, Megan and her team are passionate about helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, successful businesses.

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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.

When she’s not teaching pliés or hitting publish on a podcast, Melissa coaches other brick-and-mortar business owners to become the only option in town—using smart, sustainable SEO strategies like Google Business Profile optimization, blog content, and simple marketing systems that actually work. Off the clock? You’ll find her chasing her five amazing kids, hiking her favorite trails, or getting her hands dirty in the garden.

LinkedIn isn’t just for corporate types—it’s a powerful visibility tool for local business owners too. But most of us are leaving easy wins on the table.

In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 LinkedIn fixes you can do today to boost your visibility, strengthen your SEO, and connect with the right people. We’ll cover:

• How to make your profile banner instantly showcase who you are + what you do
• Why engagement on LinkedIn is different from every other platform (and how to use it)
• The overlooked credibility builders that bring more referrals and leads your way

If you’ve ever wondered if LinkedIn is worth your time, this episode is your quick audit guide.

Want an expert to look at your LinkedIN profile. Go to my girl Miranda VonFricken

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Love today’s podcast? 🙌

1. Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @brickandmortarvisibility
2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast!
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.

When she’s not teaching pliés or hitting publish on a podcast, Melissa coaches other brick-and-mortar business owners to become the only option in town—using smart, sustainable SEO strategies like Google Business Profile optimization, blog content, and simple marketing systems that actually work. Off the clock? You’ll find her chasing her five amazing kids, hiking her favorite trails, or getting her hands dirty in the garden.

Is your Instagram profile really working for you—or is it just…there?

This week, I’m breaking down the five Instagram fixes every brick-and-mortar business owner needs to boost visibility, attract local clients, and actually get results from social media.

You’ll learn:
✅ The who, what, where, and how of a powerful bio
✅ The SEO trick most business owners skip in their Instagram profiles
✅ Why niching your services isn’t limiting—it’s magnetic
✅ How to make it brain-dead simple for people to work with you
✅ Why hashtags are a must

If you’ve been posting but not seeing results, this episode will show you how to optimize what you already have—without creating more work.

Meet me live at the Women’s Business Bridge River Cruise (Sept 24).

Your GO-TO LINK for all things Brick and Mortar Visibility-: Level UP : Your Business, Your Life, Google Business Profile Workshop, Visibility Workshop, Hire Melissa, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.

Love today’s podcast? 🙌

1. Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @brickandmortarvisibility
2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast!
3. Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.

In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.

When she’s not teaching pliés or hitting publish on a podcast, Melissa coaches other brick-and-mortar business owners to become the only option in town—using smart, sustainable SEO strategies like Google Business Profile optimization, blog content, and simple marketing systems that actually work. Off the clock? You’ll find her chasing her five amazing kids, hiking her favorite trails, or getting her hands dirty in the garden.