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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Rose Bush Model: Growing One Passion Into Multiple Revenue Streams with  Michelle HeberLing

from Online Business Launch Podcast

You've heard it a thousand times: "Make money from what you love." "Build passive income while you sleep." But how do you actually DO it? How do you take something you're passionate about and turn it into a thriving digital business with multiple revenue streams?In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Michelle Heberling, founder and author of The Guts of Fermentation, to unpack exactly how she transformed her catering expertise and love of food into a multi-layered online business—and how you can do the same with YOUR passion.Michelle shares her journey from growing up on a farm, to moving to San Francisco during the food movement, to taking clients on off-grid retreats where she cooked life-changing meals that left people raving about their poop stories (yes, really). When her clients kept asking for recipes, she listened—and that listening sparked an entire ecosystem of products, programs, and digital offerings.Here's what Michelle built from ONE core passion:A book that doesn't just share recipes, but connects the dots between soil health, fermented food, and gut healing (something no one else was doing)Online classes teaching fermentation techniques and her signature two-week gut resetTrain-the-trainer certification for health practitioners, nutritionists, and coaches who want to use her protocol with their clientsFermentation kits that make it easy for beginners to get startedA phone app (built with AI!) that guides users through personalized gut-health protocols and tracks progressLindsay introduces the "Rose Bush Model"—the idea that your business starts with one or two stems, but over time, with care and attention, it grows into a full, thriving bush with multiple branches (revenue streams). Michelle's story is the perfect example of this in action.You'll also hear how Michelle used AI to organize 127 recipes, format citations, and even build her app—proof that you don't need a huge team or budget to scale your passion into profit.If you've ever wondered whether you could turn what you love into real income, this episode will show you it's not only possible—it's happening right now.Connect with Michelle: thegutsoffermentation.com | Instagram: @thegutsoffermentationJoin the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunityBiz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom.Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm

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