118: The Ugly Truth About Stripe, PayPal, and the Wrong Merchant Service in Your Business with Michael Koch

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker and Michael Koch have a conversation about the real cost of choosing the wrong merchant service, why so many entrepreneurs run into problems as they scale, and hat you need to know now so you don't pay for it later. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/the-ugly-truth-about-stripe-paypal-and-the-wrong-merchant-service-in-your-business-with-michael-koch We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL KOCH: Website: https://aaamerchantservices.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpaulkoch CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker walks you through how to identify the income gaps in your coaching or consulting business and what to do to close them. RESOURCE MENTIONED: The Fix Your Foundation Session: This is a focused strategic conversation where we look at the income gaps in your business and create a simple roadmap for consistent income that feels aligned and attainable and is aligned with your unique mission, vision and personality. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/fixing-the-income-gaps-in-your-coaching-or-consulting-business We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker walks you through why even strong offers struggle to convert consistently and what's usually happening beneath the surface. RESOURCE MENTIONED: The ROI Method: Pricing Based on the Results You Deliver: Inside this free guide, you will learn how to set a price point that supports your money goals without overworking yourself, the exact questions to ask to uncover the true value of your transformation, and how to communicate your value so clearly that your best-fit clients or customers immediately see the return on investment. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/why-people-arent-consistently-buying-what-youre-selling We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker walks you through the core elements of a strong business foundation and why missing clarity in just one area can create inconsistent income, constant second guessing, and unnecessary stress. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Download The $100K Foundation Reflection Guide: These prompts are not meant to overwhelm you or give you more to fix. They are meant to help you slow down, notice patterns, and identify where your business foundation may no longer match who you are now. The Foundation Playbook: This 27-page strategic playbook walks you through the essential steps to design a $100K+ business foundation without sacrificing health, sanity, or values. The Fix Your Foundation Session: A focused, strategic conversation where we look at your business through this exact framework. Together, we identify what is solid, what is leaking, and what needs attention first.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/why-your-business-feels-harder-than-it-should-and-whats-really-missing We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker talks about why you don't achieve your goals and the simple fix for better results. This is where your vision and goals finally turn into a plan you can actually follow. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Plan With Me For 2026 Playbook: Stop winging your year. Grab the Plan With Me for 2026 Playbook and plan your most intentional, successful year yet. The Unleash Your Ambition Collective: This is a monthly membership where you'll understand and apply the foundational structure needed in your business to make an impact and earn consistent income in a way that's aligned with your mission, vision, and personality. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/why-you-dont-achieve-your-goals-and-the-simple-fix-for-better-results We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker walks you through setting business goals that actually work for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Plan With Me For 2026 Playbook: Stop winging your year. Grab the Plan With Me for 2026 Playbook and plan your most intentional, successful year yet. The Unleash Your Ambition Collective: This is a monthly membership where you'll understand and apply the foundational structure needed in your business to make an impact and earn consistent income in a way that's aligned with your mission, vision, and personality. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/setting-business-goals-that-actually-work-for-you We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker walks you through the most overlooked step in business growth and the real starting point for designing a successful year. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Plan With Me For 2026 Playbook: Stop winging your year. Grab the Plan With Me for 2026 Playbook and plan your most intentional, successful year yet. The Unleash Your Ambition Collective: This is a monthly membership where you'll understand and apply the foundational structure needed in your business to make an impact and earn consistent income in a way that's aligned with your mission, vision, and personality. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/the-most-overlooked-step-in-business-growth We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker and Quintina Sonnie have a conversation about connecting the dots between somatic healing and human design so you can finally make choices that protect your energy, prevent burnout, and grow your business in a way that actually feels good. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/how-somatic-healing-and-human-design-fuel-business-growth-with-quintina-sonnie We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH QUINTINA SONNIE: Free Resource: Somatic Alchemist Channelings Website: http://quintinasonnie.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/quintina.somatic.alchemist CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker and Karen Howard have a conversation about building a reputation-based business that attracts clients naturally.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/the-power-of-reputation-why-relationships-are-the-real-currency-in-business-with-karen-howard We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH KAREN HOWARD: Free Resource: From Challenges to Unstoppable: Your Roadmap to Professional Success in Jewellery Appraising Website: https://jewelleryappraiserscoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_language_of_gems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelanguageofgems CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode of Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker and Lenka Lutonska have a conversation about how to align your energetic identity, subconscious mind, and nervous system to create soul-led success without burnout, plus two somatic practices you can start using right now to open yourself to receive more wealth and opportunity. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/why-your-nervous-system-controls-how-much-money-you-make-in-business-with-lenka-lutonska We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH LENKA LUTONSKA: Resource: Energetic Selling & Marketing Book Website: https://www.lenkalutonska.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LenkaLutonskaYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenkalutonska CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Facebook Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com