From Always Broke to Breadwinner
Michelle MacNeil’s Fast-Track to Profits Story
Meet Michelle MacNeil
Michelle and her husband bought a farm a few years ago with dreams of raising their family together on the land. But like so many Alberta families, reality looked different: her husband worked out of town in the oilfield while Michelle juggled a corporate job and a super cute kid.
After maternity leave, Michelle made a gutsy move: she ditched her secure job and started her own business coaching practice.
Her dream? Make enough money so her husband could tell the oilfield to shove it and find work in town instead. She wanted their farm to become a true family farm—with the whole family actually there.
But after starting her business, that dream felt like it would never happen.
The Problem: Working Her Ass Off and Getting Nowhere
Michelle's Reality After 5 Years in Business:
Michelle is damn good at what she does. Her clients love her.
And yes, money was coming in. But somehow, the dream of bringing her husband home kept getting pushed further into "someday" territory.
The real issue: Michelle was stuck in feast-or-famine hell.
Good month? Maybe this is when everything changes.
Slow month? Back to wondering if she'd ever make enough to support their family goals.
She was constantly at the mercy of her bank account and billable hours.
The gut punch: Every month that passed without consistent profit felt like another month of keeping her family apart. The business was supposed to create the life they wanted—instead, it was keeping them from it.
“You get years into business and you think you should have it all figured out by now, but in reality, the challenges grow as you grow.”
The Transformation
From Reactive to Strategic
When Michelle joined the Fast Track to Sustainable Profits program, something fundamental shifted. This wasn't just about getting her books straight—this was about building a business that could actually support her family's dreams.
What Changed with the Profit First System:
Instead of hoping for good months, Michelle learned to create consistent profit no matter what revenue did.
Instead of flying blind, she became strategic about every dollar that came in.
Instead of guessing about her finances, she had clear systems that showed exactly what her business could support.
And sure, the numbers are important, but the transformation goes deeper…
The Real Result: A Dream That's Actually Happening
Here's what matters most:
After 5 long years of building her business, Michelle finally sees bringing her husband home as a short-term goal rather than a far-off dream.
Michelle knows exactly what her business can support, when it can support it, and how to plan for the transition