In today's episode, I am going to have a Q&A style episode! I took some questions from the members in the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook and I am going to dish all the juicy answers right here in this podcast! I am not holding anything back! Because we got so many great questions, I had to break this episode into two parts! The first part is all about transitioning towards freelancing. And the second part is about coaching and courses. In this episode, I will be answering qu...
Mar 29, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 94
In today's episode, I am talking with Dubsado Queen Sarah Martin and we are diving deep into how you can automate and use Dubsado in your business. She'll share with us how to use it and answer your questions about whether you need it, when you can use it, and when you should invest in it. She'll explain why she loves Dubsado and how to get started using it. This is a program that a lot of you have asked about, and Sarah answers some of your burning questions! Sarah is a momma to a wild boy, a w...
Mar 24, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 93
In today's episode, I am going to have a Q&A style episode! I took some questions from the members in the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook and I am going to dish all the juicy answers right here in this podcast! I am not holding anything back! Because we got so many great questions, I had to break this episode into two parts! The first part is all about transitioning towards freelancing. And the second part is about coaching and courses. In this episode, I will be answering qu...
Mar 22, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Today I am talking with Marissa Rehder about her journey from a burned out teacher to finding her passion and purpose. We also touch on self-care and how it is different than what society tells us. My teachers will especially connect with Marissa’s story! Marissa Rehder is a former teacher who found a love for supporting other teachers throughout her own process of self discovery. From pre-med to business to falling in love with the school atmosphere to helping fellow teachers find joy in what t...
Mar 18, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 91
It’s a super exciting moment in your freelancing business when you get that email notification that a potential client has scheduled a call with you! You are excited, nervous, anxious… all of the things, right? But in your head you’re thinking… “Okay, now what?” What do you say? How do you effectively run a discovery call so that the client wants to hire you right then and there? I’m diving into all that and more in today’s episode! In this episode, you will learn: What a discovery is and what i...
Mar 16, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Today I am chatting with money strategist Belinda Rosenblum and we are diving deep into how you can effectively price your services, how to deal with clients telling you you’re too expensive but more importantly, how to show your clients the value your service brings and not just the dollar amount. This is a topic that was highly requested and Belinda answers some of the pricing questions I know you are dying to know! Belinda Rosenblum, CPA and Money Strategist, founded Own Your Money and create...
Mar 10, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 89
My goal on this podcast is ALWAYS to keep it real with you. I want to share about the successes I've had and how you can have those same successes too, but it wouldn't be fair to you if I didn't share about the struggles I've gone through too. In today's podcast episode, I'm giving the real and raw about a time when I lost a huge paying client when I had just signed up for a high ticket mastermind and how I dealt with that. I share what I did in the days after that happened to learn and grow fro...
Mar 08, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Do you know who your dream client is? Like really know who they are? Do you struggle with figuring out how to create content that speaks to what they need? I brought my good friend Madison Anaya on the podcast today to help us answer all of those questions! Madison breaks how to find your dream client and then what you can do online to start attracting them into your business. Madison started out in the freelancing space so she totally gets it and has such amazing advice to share in today's epis...
Mar 03, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 87
The number one struggle I hear in my community and DMs is "HELP! I am struggling to find clients!" Do you feel me on this one? It can definitely be challenging in the beginning of your business to build up your client roster and referral network but I'm going to share a personal experience I had this past month with my marketing and how I decided it was time to try a new strategy to grow my business! In this episode, you will learn: What I do at the end of each month Two things to ask yourself a...
Mar 02, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Let's just say... I've made some mistakes along the way. I'm coming to you today with a real honest episode about some of the things that I did in the beginning of my business that I wish I wouldn't have. But luckily there were all learning experiences and helped me grow and I'm here to share them with you so you don't make those same mistakes! In this episode, you will learn: The best way to get paid Why not getting paid this way can be a mistake What you need to have in place with every client...
Feb 26, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 85
I want to be a WAHM, but I don't know where to start or what I need to do! Have you ever said that?! Because I know I did... many, many times! Becoming a freelancer was the best decision I made for my family and it was the best option to make an income that allowed me to stay at home with my boys. If you've been looking for a way to be at home with your kids but also make an income to support your family, then this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn: About deciding on what type ...
Feb 25, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Have you been looking for a way to use Instagram to sell your services? I brought on Jenny Melrose to share all of her expertise on how we can use Instagram, and specifically Instagram Stories to become seen as an expert and gain more clients! Jenny Melrose is a former reading specialist who “retired” from her teaching career when her blogging income far exceeded her salary. Through hard work and dedication, her lifestyle blog, The Melrose Family, became regularly sought out by nationally recogn...
Feb 24, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 83
If you're anything like me, when it comes to numbers, money and expenses... it's not your favorite thing to think about! Well, lucky for you and me, I brought my good friend Stacey Isetta to talk all about taxes, money and expenses in your business because it is HER thing! Stacey stepped away from her corporate career as a Financial Analyst at Kendall-Jackson Winery to be home with her children, both under the age of 13 months. She and her husband started what would become a multi-seven figure t...
Feb 17, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Marketing is hard, right. Another word that comes to mind is intimidating. But it doesn't have to be. Marketing our services is just getting in front of new people and letting them know who you are and what you do. But how do you do that in a way that feels authentic and genuine to you? We're breaking that down and more in today's episode. In this episode, you will learn: Why marketing is so hard for us Why marketing is like preparing for a big race What happens when you don't "train" for market...
Feb 03, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 81
So, how did you do it Aubree? I'm answering the most asked question I get from people. How did you get started? What did you do? How were you able to leave your teaching job? I'm sharing how that $500 was so worth it and what I did to help me see the success I wanted and leave my teaching job! In this episode, you will learn: How investing $500 was not an easy decision, but the right one What I did that first weekend to get the ball moving What you need when you hit obstacles in the road Why con...
Jan 26, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Where are all the clients hiding?! In order for your business to be successful, you need clients, right?! In this episode, I'm sharing eight different ways you can find new clients for your business so you can start making money, honey! Grab your notebook and let's dive in! In this episode, you will learn: Some of my favorite ways to find clients Why some of these ways are underutilized and why you should start doing them The most effective way I found clients How to post about your business and...
Jan 22, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 79
I want to start freelancing, but I think it's too saturated, is that true?? This is a question I see pop up a lot in our community and I want to answer it for you in today's episode! In this episode, you will learn: If freelancing is too saturated Why people not knowing what a VA is works in your favor Why you are seeing so many other freelancers now What having the mindset of "there's so many freelancers" can do to your business How to focus on YOU so that your business is a success Links Menti...
Jan 21, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 78
I know what you're thinking.... "Aubree, there are so many people who offer the same service that I do. How will I stand out??" I'm going to share my surefire ways that you can make yourself and your business stand out from the rest! In this episode, you will learn: How do we stand out from the rest How to craft your "I help" statement Why your systems will make or break your client's experience How to find what makes you unique and why that should be highlighted! Links Mentioned: If your freela...
Jan 20, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Have you been doing some deep dive searches online looking for a way to make money from home? And not just a few bucks, but consistent income that can support your family? Well, look no further because I have the answer here! In this episode, you will learn: What is the best option for moms to make money from home The different avenues I took to try to work from home Why none of those options worked for me Why this is the most flexible option to make money from home How you can get started today...
Jan 19, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Are you ready to jump on the rocketship with me? 2021 is the year that virtual assistant businesses are going to EXPLODE and I'm sharing exactly why in this super juicy episode! In this episode, you will learn: Why freelancing is a great option as a business Why the pros outweigh the cons Why business owners need you now more than ever Why your "secure job" might not be so secure How you can control your future Links Mentioned: Something super exciting and never done before is coming for the Fre...
Jan 13, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Building a business while also trying to be a great mom, wife, friend is tough! I don't know about you, but I have struggled with "mom guilt" from time to time over that last few years of building my business. I have wondered, "Am I doing enough for my kids?" or "What if I need to get a sitter to help?" Does that make me a bad mom? I know some of my listeners have also felt this way and that's why I wanted to bring my dear friend Emily on the podcast today to talk about how we can navigate these...
Jan 11, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Is 2021 the year that you are able to scale your virtual assistant business to $5k/month and beyond? If you want that for your business, then today's episode is for you! I'm breaking down five things that you need to do this year in order to see massive growth in your business. No more messing around, it's time for you to get serious and these tips will help you do just that! In this episode, you will learn: Why you need to stop offering all the services The next step you're ready for once you k...
Jan 04, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Are you ready for some tangible strategies of how you can automate and simplify your day-to-day life so you can be less stressed and overwhelmed and more productive?! Listen into this live training on how you can automate, simplify, delegate and get more done through routines, planning and simple automation hacks! In this episode, you will learn: Why automation and simplifying is so important How is less is more and will actually help you see more success 5 things that you can implement to autom...
Dec 17, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 72
BONUS! Calling all my VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS! Live Training! In today's bonus episode, I'm sharing a live training that I did over in our FREE FB community! I know gaining those first few clients are really hard, so I want to share what I did in the very beginning of my business to GROW FAST, get clients and become a booked out freelancer! In this episode, you will learn: How I started out in my business How booking clients is just like going to the gym What I did specifically when I was first getti...
Dec 11, 2020•30 min
I'm sure this question has ran through your mind a time or two. It's pretty common that people wonder if they are going to fail at something before they will try something new. But are you letting the fear of failure keep you stuck? Let's dive into this question and how you can overcome the fear of failing once and for all! In this episode, you will learn: What failure actually is How to not let it hold you back The question you should be asking yourself instead of "what if I fail?" How to overc...
Dec 10, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Want to know the five secret strategies that you need to scale your freelancing business to 5k and beyond!? I'm sharing the replay of the FREE workshop and there is a very SPECIAL holiday offer that will only be available until November 22nd! Press play now! The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN for a limited time ONLY! Enroll today to get access to the three-step framework that will teach you how to find your signature service, create systems and automation in your business and market your serv...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 70
It's been a little over two years of being in business and leaving my teaching job and I want to share with you the three things that I have learned in the last two years. I did an episode last year talking about what I've learned in my first year of business and I figured it was only fitting to make this an annual episode each year so I can share the things I've learned from having my own freelancing and coaching business! In this episode, you will learn: What you need to do in order to scale y...
Nov 18, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 69
What would you ask me if we were sitting down for coffee chatting about business? In this bonus episode, I am giving you three things that I think will be really transformative in your business if you can work on these for the next 60 days! In this episode, you will learn: What advice I would give you if we were sitting down for coffee How you can use collaboration to your benefit What your portfolio should include What some freelancers think they need to work on but isn't actually moving the ne...
Nov 16, 2020•14 min
So many freelancers wonder if they need a website for their business. I'm going to break that question down for you and share when and how to know if it's time to invest in a website and what having a website can do for your freelancing business. In this episode, you will learn: If you need a website when you're first getting started The right time to invest in a website What you need to have in place before investing in a website Why a website will help you scale your business How to build your...
Nov 11, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Looking to scale your business but don't want to be working #allthehours? That's where our guest, Courtney Ibinger, was just a little while ago and she decided it was time to change up her offerings and decided to add day rates into her business. Now, she offers solely half day and full day rates to her clients and she is going to break down what that looks like for her, how she was able to make the shift, what type of clients are a good fit for this business model and so much more! Courtney is ...
Nov 04, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 67
