Monetize Your Niche

Welcome back to The Power Lounge—where real talk meets real transformation. In this episode, “Monetize Your Niche,” host Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer at Together Digital, is joined by the remarkable Ann McNeil: master strategist, transformational speaker, and founder of MCO Construction and Services—one of Florida’s pioneering Black woman-owned construction firms. Ann brings decades of insight and unshakable mindset to the mic as she recounts her powerful journey from being “broken and broke” to building a legacy rooted in vision, discipline, and faith. With a deep commitment to helping others do the same, she breaks down how narrowing your focus and choosing your niche with intention can unlock purpose-driven success. This episode is a masterclass in self-belief, financial empowerment, and daily discipline—from the power of journaling to shifting scarcity mindsets. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, Ann offers timeless strategies to help you claim your value and monetize your mission. Tune in and get ready to step into alignment, abundance, and action. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - "Power Lounge: Conversations with Trailblazers" 04:02 - Pivotal Moment: Reading to Riches 07:53 - Handmade Budgeting Realization 10:48 - Avoiding Truth Limits Personal Growth 13:44 - Craft Expertise and Business Operations 17:55 - Choosing the Right Specialist Matters 22:21 - Empowering Women in Micro-Investing 24:17 - "Desire: The First Principle" 27:23 - Embracing Diverse Career Paths 32:12 - Aligning Purpose with Prosperity 34:03 - Event Coordinator Plagiarizes Work 39:22 - Mindset: Embrace Challenges Positively 40:58 - Client-Centric Business Solutions 43:24 - Focus on Finding Your Niche 48:38 - "Investment Club Success Stories" 50:38 - Generational Financial Empowerment 53:07 - Family Finance Education Opportunities 57:19 - Group Me Link for Accountability 59:59 - Next Week"s Talk: AI Empowerment 01:00:28 - Outro Quotes: "To turn dreams into reality, cultivate a strong mindset, embrace hard work, and believe you deserve more."- Ann McNeil "Transformation begins within—face the truths, embrace your desires, and leap forward."- Amy Vaughan Key Takeaways Your Niche is Your Power Move Transformation Starts with Clarity (and Honesty) Your Mindset is the Deciding Factor Intentionally Connect Purpose and Profit Master the Five Niches of Business Make Your Money Work For You Daily Dates with Yourself = Lasting Success Scarcity is a Mindset, Not a Number Community and Collaboration Are Multipliers Success is Not Accidental—It is Intentional Connect with Ann McNeil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmcneillmasterbuilder/ Website: https://annmcneill.com/ Connect with the host Amy Vaughan: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/amypvaughan Podcast:Power Lounge Podcast  - Together Digital Learn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movement by visiting Home - Together Digital Support the show