Are you ready for your next big launch or campaign? Tune in to this episode today to hear from a certified launch manager. In this episode we also discuss: What is a launch manager? What are examples of launches (or campaigns) in business? What is the difference between a Launch Manager and an Online Business Manager? Similarities between a Launch Manager and a Project Manager Launch Metrics Why your email list is important to launch management Email Open Rates Email Click Through Rates The Impo...
Feb 08, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Do you have a privacy policy on your website? landing pages? If not, tune in to this episode with Shauntá and Lovelee to hear why you need to have them and sites you might want to avoid based on what's in their privacy policy. 👀👀 In this week's episodes, we discuss: Landing Pages and Privacy Policies Disclaimers Why Privacy Policies and Disclaimers are important Social Media examples of Privacy Policy Impacts of not having privacy policies Reading the fine print Protecting yourself on the inte...
Feb 01, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Do you have an welcome email sequence? a nurture sequence? a weekly or monthly newsletter? If you answered no, join us this week as we talk about all things email marketing and email sequences. In this episode, we also discuss: how to setup a welcome email sequence how many emails to include your welcome sequence how to setup your newsletter freebie sequence tips how to avoid being put into spam the difference between newsletters and marketing emails how many images to include in your emails usi...
Oct 26, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Have you ever heard about low content books? Want to learn how it can help you in your business? It's super easy!! Join us in the conversation. In this week's episode we discuss: what is low content (or no content) books how it can help you in your business simple ways that you can put your brand on low content books why you don't have to be a writer to create low content books how long it takes to create a low content book simple ways to update your low content books to diversify your products ...
Oct 19, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Are you looking for a mentor in your Virtual Assistant business? Here are some tips to get you started if you're just starting out in business and if you need to stay within a certain budget. In this episode, we also discuss: knowing your why how I went from looking from a VA Buddy to a Mentor/Coach why you should pay for a coach vs. trying to figure it all out on YouTube the benefit of the follow-up the benefits of having a coach finding the right fit 4 steps to help you to find the right mento...
Oct 12, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Strap into your seats for this week's episode! We go deep around what it means to truly hold your Virtual Assistant or team members accountable from both sides of the relationship. Hear several experts and business owners on this topic. Tune in now! In this episode we also discuss: setting expectations as a business owner identifying the problem(s) that you are trying to solve in your business why you need to know these pain points to set your VAs up for success Standard Operating Procedures (SO...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 14
What do you think about the future of freelancing and the economy? Join us in these week's discussion as we share our thoughts and stats on freelancing and the future of the economy. We also discuss: where the current economy is how this generation is different from older generations in relationship to technology and earning money statistics on freelancing the impact of the Great Resignation AOL dialup -- we went waaaay back - LOL 😆 preparing our kids for this 'new' future how much (in $$$) fre...
Sep 28, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How do you charge your value? Do you know what that entails? Are you missing out on revenue by lowballing your prices? Be ready to take notes this week because it might be time for you to update your prices. In this episode, we also discuss: what it means to charge your value what you need to take into account when setting your prices how you may be lowballing yourself why you need to have confidence in your prices/pricing structure all the things you forget to include when setting your prices h...
Sep 21, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this week's episode we discuss how you can make the most of Clubhouse or other social media platforms that you can use for networking. We also discuss: services that we offer connecting on social media platforms networking navigating Clubhouse being intentional about how you use social platforms recommended Clubhouse rooms tips for how to follow-up with connections This episode is sponsored by the Virtual Assistant Alliance Club that can be found on Clubhouse. Join us there LIVE Mondays at 10...
Sep 14, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ready to scale your business? Tune in to this week's episode to learn how you can scale your business with a virtual assistant. We also talk about: What business owners think Virtual Assistants Do Other Tasks that Virtual Assistants Can Do Independent Contractors How You Can Use a Virtual Assistant to Leverage Your Business Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant Why VAs are the employees of the future Hiring an employee vs a virtual assistant This episode is sponsored by the Virtual Assistant Al...
Sep 07, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
BOUNDARIES!! - Have them, set them, enforce them. Let's talk about the boundaries you set for your business and your clients. We also discuss: the difference between employee boundaries and entrepreneur boundaries hours and availability communication expectations things to discuss on your Discovery and Kickoff Calls respecting your own time self love and self care as an entrepreneur when clients test your boundaries sticking to your NO emergency vs urgency rush jobs and associated fees This epis...
Aug 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Tune in to this weeks tips on how to address that natural feeling of being uncomfortable when you are stepping into an unknown space. We also discuss the following: why it's natural to feel uncomfortable why you have to do it scared and nervous why your business isn't growing why we are our own worse critics being more consistent on social media reasons why you might want to consider a coach taking baby steps and more tips and examples of how we ...
Aug 24, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
If your systems/processes aren't automated in your business, you need to listen to this episode today. This week we discuss the following: Why you need automation in your business The benefits of automation Elimination, AUTOMATION, Delegation Where you should automate first Why you should have a CRM - Customer Relationship Management system The CRM tool that we both recommend Communication and Productivity Tools that you can use for automation Rocketbook - A solution to automate your handwritten...
Aug 17, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Learn when it's the right time to delegate or outsource your tasks. In this episode we discuss the following: Eliminate, Automate, Delegate - and how often you should do it Why outsourcing IS selfcare How you are leaving money on the table Pros to delegating Benefits of being more self-aware as a business owner Reasons why business owners hesitate to delegate Red flags that let you know you need to delegate - RIGHT NOW! Working with Virtual Assistants, Contractors, and Subcontractors Ways to out...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When it comes to platforms where do you think you should promote your services? In this week's episode, we dive into that question and we get deep into some conversations around ideal clients as well as our mindsets around business. Tune in now. We also discuss the following: Promoting where your ideal clients are How to figure out where your ideal clients are An example of ideal client discussion - Dadpreneurs SocMed - Learn more about social media and business mindset Clubhouse Strategy Lupus ...
Aug 03, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we discuss: places where you can find Virtual Assistant and remote jobs tips and tricks for Upwork users how you can repurpose one piece of content into multiple understanding that creating content requires effort suggestions for newer VAs on what can/should be repurposed first testimonials - how to get some when you don't have clients character testimonials being specific and focusing on the outcomes This episode is sponsored by the Virtual Alliance Club that can be found on Clu...
Jul 27, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's episode we discuss the following: 3 Ways/Categories that you can use to identify your ideal client Shauntá's experience finding out who was not her ideal client An intimate conversation with a Virtual Assistant on client boundaries 3 Main Factors of Ideal Clients 3 Strikes Your Out Method Stair Step Method This episode is sponsored by the Virtual Alliance Club that can be found on Clubhouse. Join us there LIVE Mondays at 10AM. Thanks for listening to 2 VA's and a Mic. Share this e...
Jul 20, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode is all about how to start your Virtual Assistant business. Topics covered include: what you need to start your virtual assistant business legal steps to take to form your business recommended book for entrepreneurs about our Booked Out VA Bootcamp Links mentioned: https://shaunta.club/shop/ Follow Lovelee Occasions & Etc for the next Booked Out VA Bootcamp dates This episode is sponsored by the Virtual Alliance Club that can be found on Clubhouse. Join us there LIVE Mondays at 1...
Jul 06, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to our podcast, 2 VA's and a Mic. We are your hosts, Shauntá Harris and Lovelee Brooks. In this episode, we share the details of how we met and how/why we started this podcast. Tune in to learn more: about us about our businesses about our journey to becoming Virtual Assistants and our current roles about our why how we met what we have in common Thanks for listening to 2 VA's and a Mic. Share this episode with your entrepreneurial friends and follow us on social media. Connect with Shau...
Jul 06, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
