Elevate Rise - Business Beyond Ordinary

Elevate Rise - Business Beyond Ordinary Helping owner-led businesses increase profit, reclaim time and reduce owner dependence through strategy, systems and implementation.
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I'm Mike Johnston — founder of Elevate Rise, business coach, strategist, and believer in building profitable businesses that serve your life, not consume it. I started this business after watching my father’s companies fail — not from lack of effort, but from lack of strategy, support, and systems. That moment sparked a 12+ year journey helping business owners avoid burnout, simplify growth, and u

nlock the profits hiding in plain sight. Today, I work with small business owners and emerging business coaches to:

Analyze what’s already working

Fix what’s not

Build a clear, AI-supported roadmap for scalable profit

All without working longer hours or throwing more money at ads. Clients come to me when they’re stuck, tired of spinning their wheels, or ready to grow but unsure how. They stay because we get results: 30–250% revenue growth, more time back, and a business they’re proud of — with a $2-for-every-$1 ROI guarantee and no lock-in contracts. Want to know what’s possible for your business? Start here → https://elevaterise.com.au/simulator-app

I have been talking a lot about things people can do when stress overwhelms them at work. I am a practical guy and focus...
01/09/2026

I have been talking a lot about things people can do when stress overwhelms them at work. I am a practical guy and focus on real strategies, but that can only be delivered when people are in the right state.

Create your own personal list, and the next time you feel disassociated from pleasure and closer to pain, pull out your list and change your state of mind. The more you practice, the easier you’ll find it to move into the positive emotions that make life meaningful and enjoyable.

Need to reinforce these positive feelings? Let us share our personal rituals with you and incorporate similar practices into your morning routine to start performing at your peak today.

You can book in your free 45 minute assessment today. https://elevaterise.com.au/profit-acceleration

I had a chat this week with a business owner that is in property development. I asked him how business was going and he ...
30/08/2026

I had a chat this week with a business owner that is in property development. I asked him how business was going and he said he was stressed....in fact he expected that his revenues would probably decrease in the next 4 weeks.

I asked him why be believed this and he said that he just noticed that the passive referrals and word of mouth he was getting just kinda seemed be drying up.

I knew there were things that we could do. Like running a 30 spint on dormant leads in his database. But I knew that we were going to get much done with the state that he was in so I suggested something a little more off the wall. Take a walk in the park.

"Both nature and exercise are good for your mental health. A walk in the park is a win-win."

Once he came back we could do the work with the right energy. Want some free training you can apply in your business? Click here https://elevaterise.com.au/free-training

I was chatting with a National Sales Manager at Building Company. Look she was stressed. She was being asked to get pric...
29/08/2026

I was chatting with a National Sales Manager at Building Company. Look she was stressed. She was being asked to get prices of job up. She was working with clients that were already feeling pressure from the rising living costs. She didn't know how to approach this, and honestly was losing sleep on the whole thing.

Bottom line SHE DID need to review her pricing. Now.... not at the end of the financial year. There is a right way to do this and a wrong way to do this, and we could absolutely help. The work needed to get done, but I knew that I wasn't going to get it done with this stressed out, unhappy and frankly tired individual that hadn't slept in weeks.

So I suggested as step one: "Read a book." She looked at me confused. So I said, "Escaping into a book is a good way to take your mind off things. Reading reduces stress and can even help you sleep." Then we can get to work, looking at this and finding a way to get the pricing, communication, and sales scripts right.

If you are feeling the pinch and want a good book that will show this and other strategies and maybe even help you reduce stress and sleep. Look here: https://elevaterise.com.au/free-book

28/08/2026

I was chatting to a client that had a beauty clinic. She had had it for years. As a business owner her labour costs has increased (as had everyone's). She hadn't adjusted her pricing, productivity or labour scheduling and was absorbing this through directly through her profit.

We looked through the strategy and amongst other things felt that this was a good time to eliminate unprofitable work. Run with a leaner product and service range. There was going to be a fair bit of work in this... and I could see that you did not feel good.

So I suggested something that may raise an eyebrow of two. "Go take a warm bath. Self-care is essential to learning how to feel better about yourself. Add some candles or essential oils for extra relaxation."

Then when we came back to it we could approach this activity from a place that felt better.

Are you dealing with something like this now? Let's chat. https://elevaterise.com.au/das

28/08/2026

I was working with a business owner who owned and operated a dog grooming business. Her labour costs had increased. For those hiding under a rock, Australia's National Minimum Wage rose 4.75% from 1st of July, reaching $26.44 per hour. She was absorbing this directly through reduced profit and struggling.

Now to solve this issue (or at least do it well) we need to calculate labour cost as a percentage of revenue, eliminate unprofitable work and review prices.... and we had to do so immediately. But she was really stressed.... and I knew we were not going to get the best out of her.... so I perscribed something unique before we got started. I asked her to spend an afternoon with her family.

"They are what life is really about. Remind yourself why you work so hard by simply being present with them."

Then we can get back into it and get this work done.

Facing the same issue and want a conversation? Book in here: https://elevaterise.com.au/simulator-call

28/08/2026

We all know that ABS has stressed that SME's are expecting revenue to drecrease over the next four weeks. Running businesses on passive enquires and WOM is being increasingly dangerous. We suggested to our clients to do a 30 day pipeline sprint around past customers. As you can imagine, the problem plus the work....sometimes means that we get tired and overwhelmed in our business. You would probably think that I suggest...."Push through." Nope, I say take a break! One of the things I suggest is turn off your social media.

Social connections are essential – but social media can lead to major feelings of inadequacy and jealousy. Take a break.

Feeling inadequate in this market? Want to know the next step you should take. Book in a profit acceleration session with us. https://elevaterise.com.au/pas

Just got back to the office. Spend the morning having coffee.... not with clients. Not even with prospects. I spent it w...
27/08/2026

Just got back to the office. Spend the morning having coffee.... not with clients. Not even with prospects. I spent it with a friends. Sometimes when things feel heavy, or you are stuck in your business. What your business needs is a break. I see this as an activity. Not a time frame.

One of the best ways to take a break is call a friend. Business can feel lonely. We all crave connection, and sometimes texting just doesn’t cut it. Hearing your best friend’s voice could be just what you need.

Need a talk? https://elevaterise.com.au/appointment-consult

You're building your 30 day sprint around dormant leads in your database to combat revenue shrinkage. You're burnout, gr...
25/08/2026

You're building your 30 day sprint around dormant leads in your database to combat revenue shrinkage. You're burnout, grumpy, your creativity flew out the window. Take a break and watch a funny movie. Yep, you heard me correct.

Even if you’re not in the mood for humor, you can trick your mind into being in a good mood by watching something funny. Laughter is contagious!

Did the 30 days sprint sound like a good idea and you would rather we just talk about that. Book in here: https://elevaterise.com.au/appointment-consult

Calculating you labour costs as a percentage of revenue? Looking at which work is profitable, or increasing your prices ...
25/08/2026

Calculating you labour costs as a percentage of revenue? Looking at which work is profitable, or increasing your prices to align with the new minimum wage and feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Take a break to sing along with your favourite song..... you'll be amazed at what this little activity will do for your energy, how you feel, and how motivated you come back to the task with.

This one is just plain fun. Put on your favourite song and sing your heart out. Add some dancing, too – moving your body is good for your soul.

This doesn't quite work for you... you can schedule in a session with us. https://elevaterise.com.au/schedule

In order to feel happier and achieve lasting success, you need to stop relying on destructive habits and create new, hea...
24/08/2026

In order to feel happier and achieve lasting success, you need to stop relying on destructive habits and create new, healthy ways to give yourself a boost. This list is just a start of all the lighthearted tips out there for how to feel better about yourself:

1. Sing along with your favourite song.
2. Watch a funny movie.
3. Call a friend
4. Turn off social media.
5. Spend an afternoon with your family.
6. Take a warm bath.
7. Read a book.
8. Take a walk through the park.

Want a 15 minute strategy call to help you feel better about your business? Book here: https://elevaterise.com.au/strategy-call-15min

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