The trailer for my new podcast is available now! Listen here: https://www.sharonnissen.com/blog/trailer Not Your Basic Podcast Manager is a business and marketing podcast with short and sweet episodes to help freelance podcast managers around the world learn new skills and strategies for producing, marketing, and managing podcasts for clients. Host Sharon Nissen brings you mindset tips, technical how-to's, podcast news, marketing strategies for finding clients, and behind-the-scenes looks at her...
Sep 12, 2022•3 min
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 7 most important lessons she learned from coaching virtual assistants this year. Tune in to hear: Ways to increase your income, build relationships and maintain productivity What to do if you’re unsure if a certain niche or specialty is right for you How to avoid making decisions that aren’t in alignment with your goals Want to access more coaching like you heard on today’...
Dec 14, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 122
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with freelancing expert Craig Cannings about how to identify your ideal client and strategies for standing out from other freelancers. Tune in to hear: A simple formula for determining who your ideal client is Strategic ways to stand out and connect with others The top 5 sources for finding high-quality clients and referrals Connect with Craig: Website | Instagram | Twitter |...
Dec 07, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 121
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with anti-hustle Productivity Strategist Sagan Morrow about how to up your productivity without sacrificing your unique needs and lifestyle. Tune in to hear: Common mistakes that virtual assistants make when structuring their businesses The importance of having a burnout prevention plan and how to create one How to boost your productivity and create more abundance by hustling...
Nov 30, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 120
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with virtual assistant agency owner Kristy Yoder about how to delegate to scale your business. Tune in to hear: The importance of delegating effectively in all areas of your life Why you might be feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business How to decide what you should do yourself and what you should delegate Connect with Kristy: Website | Instagram | Smart VAs Instagram F...
Nov 23, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 119
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pauline Mulabay about how worthiness can affect your sales and why self development is so important for entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear: The importance of creating a mission and vision statement for your business The difference between your self-worth and the work that you do How to stop taking rejection personally and find a support system Connect with Pauline: Website |...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 118
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pinterest Strategist Meagan Williamson about how to add Pinterest services to your virtual assistant business. Tune in to hear: How to get started with Pinterest Management and decide if it's right for you The many different types of offers you can create and how to price them Why it's the perfect way to attract higher quality clients and scale with ease Pro tip: Pintere...
Nov 09, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 117
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing 4 common myths about becoming a podcast manager. Tune in to hear: Why I don’t believe in competition, especially in the podcast world How to get started as a podcast manager even if you don’t have experience The beauty of crafting a stress-free podcasting experience for yourself and your clients Time Sensitive: Free workshop for aspiring podcast pros TOMORROW! Want to learn ho...
Oct 26, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 115
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing why being a multi-talented Unicorn VA can lead to burn-out if you don’t specialize your business. Tune in to hear: The biggest problem with being a unicorn VA Why you're not consistently hitting your income goals How to truly become your own boss I finally found an outlet for all of my unicorn gifts by specializing in podcast management. And in my upcoming live workshop, I’m g...
Oct 19, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 114
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how she transitioned from general virtual assistant to podcast manager and how it helped her earn more and find clients. Tune in to hear: Why I chose podcast management as my niche How niching to podcast management led to more referrals and higher-quality clients The most important thing that podcast changed about my business Because of the transformation I saw in my business ...
Oct 12, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 113
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with licensed attorney and tax professional Braden Drake about how to determine whether your business is covered for taxes and legal protections. Tune in to hear: The difference between a hobby and a business - and why what we call ourselves matters How the IRS looks at our business depending on what we call ourselves - and why that makes a difference at tax time Important st...
Oct 05, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 112
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Kartra expert Jessica Sciuva about how to scale your business by becoming a Kartra virtual assistant. Tune in to hear: Jessica’s journey from virtual assistant to Kartra specialist How to offer Kartra services in your virtual assistant business The types of clients that need Kartra support Connect with Jessica: Website | Facebook | Instagram FREE Gift: Tech VA Guide Want...
Sep 28, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 111
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with systems strategist Kristen Westcott about how to manage your operations as your business grows. Tune in to hear: How to grow your business without losing your mind A simple framework for creating sustainable success in your business Strategies for creating more space in your week for marketing & client work Connect with Kristen: Website | Facebook | Instagram FREE Gi...
Sep 21, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 110
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with sales maven Nikki Rausch about techniques to use in your discovery calls to land more clients for your business. Tune in to hear: How to recognize subtle clues that someone might be interested in hiring you Why you should “pre-frame” your Discovery Calls The one question that many people forget to ask in Discovery Calls Connect with Nikki: Website | Facebook | Instagram ...
Sep 14, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 109
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing a real group coaching call with The Support Squad Membership where she breaks down 3 different types of service based offers. Tune in to hear: How to create a valuable introductory offer for clients that aren’t ready for ongoing Using ongoing support packages to create stability in your income Why a premium service package will help you scale your business Want to access more ...
Sep 07, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 108
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Kathy Goughenour about the differences between a virtual assistant and a virtual expert. Tune in to hear: How to tap into your full potential and make more money Why you don't need a degree or certification to be considered an expert The truth about what your clients really want and need from you Connect with Kathy: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | W...
Aug 31, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 107
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how to create a supportive structure in your business that encourages creativity and innovation. Tune in to hear: Why waiting until inspiration strikes is killing your content game The importance of compartmentalizing your business How scheduling everything actually allowed me to create more blank space Ready to bring more sparkle & shine into your day-to-day? Join me Augu...
Aug 24, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 106
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how to bring more joy and purpose to your service-based business. Tune in to hear: How to tap into the deepest intention of your business The power of embracing seasons in your life and business Why every business owner needs their own personal support squad Ready to bring more sparkle & shine into your day-to-day? Join me August 25-27 for the Happy Business Reset - a FREE...
Aug 17, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 105
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pinterest Marketing Expert Presh Rodgers about how to leverage Pinterest to attract your soulmate clients and grow your email list. Tune in to hear: Why Presh decided to transition from general VA to Pinterest Marketing Expert How Pinterest can help service providers to scale their business The difference between Pinterest and social media platforms like Instagram Connec...
Aug 10, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 104
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the best specialties for multi-talented unicorn virtual assistants to help you make the most of all of your skills. Tune in to hear: How I learned that being a “unicorn” was not all it cracked up to be Why becoming a podcast manager helped me fall in love with my business 4 VA specialties that will allow you to use all your skills...on your own terms Whether you are a unicorn ...
Aug 03, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 103
"It's you, boo." In this special bonus episode, you'll get to hear a raw and real conversation between 2 virtual assistant coaches about the common mistakes we see virtual assistants make with client communication .
Jul 30, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 102
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with business fundamentals coach Romaine Brown-Palmer about how to create a productivity formula for client management. Tune in to hear: What virtual assistants struggle with when it comes to client management The biggest tipping point for Romaine that lead her to come up with a formula The tools that Romaine has created to support virtual assistants with client management an...
Jul 27, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 101
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Productivity Consultant Tracy Lynn Morgan about how to build a profitable business around a lifestyle you love. Tune in to hear: What to do when your day doesn’t go as planned How to deal with mom guilt as a business owner A new way of looking at our productivity by considering our values Connect with Tracy: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | FREE Profit Builder...
Jul 06, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 100
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with email marketing expert Katie Guenther about how busy entrepreneurs can get started with email marketing. Tune in to hear: Why email marketing is important for every small business How to grow your email list the easy and free way How often you should email your list (and why consistency is important) Connect with Katie: Website | Instagram | No Fuss Newsletters | FREE Le...
Jun 22, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 99
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how to fast-track your virtual assistant business launch so that you can start landing clients and earning money sooner. The business foundations you shouldn't skip over Simple marketing assets that will help you put yourself out there sooner Where to look for clients before you have a following or network Want support with launching faster and earning money sooner? The Suppor...
Jun 16, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 98
In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with HoneyBook Pro Stacey Hooker about niching down and growing your business with Facebook Groups. Tune in to hear: Why Stacey chose to step away from the title “virtual assistant” as she niched down The role that Facebook Groups have played in Stacey’s business Tried and true tips for finding and engaging in aligned Facebook Groups Connect with Stacey: Website | 7 Essential...
Jun 08, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 97
In Day 5 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, I'm sharing how to scale your business, i.e. earn more, do less. Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
May 07, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 96
In Day 4 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, I'm sharing how to remove mental clutter and begin to streamline and automate the repeating processes in your business. Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
May 06, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 95
In Day 3 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, I'm sharing 4 strategies for finding clients and how to onboard them when they hire you! Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
May 05, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 94
In Day 2 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, we’re going to talk about how to begin branding & marketing your business including choosing a name, creating a logo, and deciding where you will be found online. Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
May 04, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 93
