How Marshan Built a Six-Figure Grant Writing Business Without Working All the Time

Marshan Marick shares how niching into public health grants, building stronger systems, and shifting her mindset helped her grow a sustainable six-figure grant writing business. In this episode, she talks about moving from doing everything manually to creating repeatable processes, defining growth on her own terms, and building a business that supports both her income goals and her family life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Marshan transitioned from an experienced grant writer to a systems-driven business ownerWhy niching down into public health made her business more sustainable and profitableThe difference between grant writing skills vs. running a grant writing businessHow building systems helped her scale without working more hoursThe mindset shifts that helped her move beyond “just replacing income” to growing real wealthHow she created a 30-hour workweek while increasing revenueWhy community and mentorship were key to navigating uncertainty and growthABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Marshan Marick, is the founder of Health Integrated Solutions, a small business helping nonprofits reach their mission through strategic grant strategies and nonprofit consulting. She has been a grant writer for over 15 years, and has enjoyed supporting the work of a wide array of nonprofit organizations. Marshan specializes in health focused initiatives, and has been successful in helping organizations fund their programs and support their mission through government and philanthropic grants.Marshan is passionate about helping organizations make a difference in their communities, and works to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Marshan also has extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, training, strategic planning, and community engagement.Marshan received her DrPH in Health Administration and Policy, with an emphasis in Public Health Leadership from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and also teaches as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma State University. Her focus on public health has resulted in a successful career in academia, research, evaluation, and community engagement.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTWebsite: www.hisconsulting.orgOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.