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The Teacher Pivot

Aubree Malick | Teacher Transitionmomwithpurpose.podbean.com
The Teacher Pivot Podcast is your go-to show for navigating life beyond the classroom and finding your passion outside of teaching. Hosted by former elementary teacher turned online entrepreneur and business strategist, Aubree Malick, this podcast is here to help teachers (and anyone else ready for a change) explore new opportunities and build the life they've been dreaming of. Are you ready to make a pivot but not sure where to start? Whether you’re curious about freelancing, virtual assistance, creating digital products, or starting your own online business, this podcast is for you. Each week, Aubree shares real, raw stories about her own journey from classroom to online business, plus actionable tips and strategies that will help you make your own transition a success. If you’re ready to stop feeling burnt out, reclaim your time, and create a flexible, fulfilling career that works for you and your family, you’re in the right place! Grab your favorite drink, turn up the volume, and let’s dive in as we tackle the good, the bad, and everything in between about life after teaching.
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Episodes

I'm a Beginner with No Experience! How to Gain Experience for Your Portfolio

Have you wanted to start putting yourself out there as a virtual assistant, but don't know where to start because you don't feel like you have enough experience? This episode will help! In today’s episode, I will teach you how to get past the "I am a beginner with no experience" problem. Tune in for tips and tricks that will help you build your portfolio and experience quickly. I will share my three different strategies to gain experience so you can put them in your portfolio. In this episode, y...

Jul 21, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 124

Navigating the Summer Months Slump as a Freelancer

Freelancers are no stranger to the summer month slump. The feeling of being stuck in a rut, going through the motions with little energy or motivation, you’re lacking new clients coming through the door, and it can be tough to get out of this slump when you're working on your own! But don't worry! I've compiled some tried-and-true tips on how you can take control of your business. In this episode, you will learn: How to take control when things are slow What you should focus on when you have ext...

Jul 19, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 123

Scaling Your Business by Becoming an OBM with Tina Forsyth

OBM is an Online Business Manager, and maybe it's something that you've thought about, but you're not quite sure if it's the right fit for you, what that looks like. From freelancer to CEO, what does that look like? What are some things that you might have to change and shift and let go of, as you are stepping into the CEO role? So this is going to be a really great podcast episode. If you've been thinking about stepping into the OBM role, if you've been toying around with that idea, you want to...

Jun 23, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 122

How to Effectively Market Your Business as an Introverted Freelancer with Emilee Fry

Today, let’s chat with Emilee Fry as she shares with us her great tactics and strategies in her business. If you have an entrepreneur mindset but you also struggle dealing with your introverted personality and shyness, then this episode is perfect for you. Listen with me as we dive into how introverts can have a successful online business. Emilee Fry is a marketing coach, podcast manager, and host of the Introverts Empowered podcast. Emilee Fry knows the importance of stepping into your power. A...

Jun 21, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 121

3 Things You Must Have For Your Virtual Assistant Business

Are you thinking of starting your Virtual Assistant Business? If yes, then this episode is for you. I am excited to share with you today the three main things that you must have to start with your Virtual Assistant Business. In this episode, you will learn: What do you need to know in starting your business What does it look like to have a solid foundation for your business Who are the clients you can market your services with Why positive mindset is important in starting a business What are the...

Jun 16, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 120

How to Spot a Freelancing Job Scam

There are freelancing and job scams out there! Yikes! How do we make sure we are not scammed online when applying for freelancing jobs? Today, we will be chatting about how to spot a scam in freelancing. I will be breaking down the ways for you to spot the scam or red flags that you don’t often see in freelancing. In this episode, you will learn: How do you know if the job is legit How do you know whether you should move forward What are the red flags you should watch out for in freelancing Link...

Jun 14, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 119

What Does My Email Pitch Need to Include to Get Opened by a Potential Client?

Ever wondered what you should send to your ideal client in your email pitch? I remember starring at the blinking cursor for so long wondering what I should say! Well, fear no more because I have the step by step for you in today's episode! We will be talking about email pitch. If you are emailing potential clients to offer your services, this episode is for you. I will be sharing the step-by-step of what I included in my emails. In this episode, you will learn: What pitch needs to look like How ...

Jun 09, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 118

How I Grew My TikTok for My Business! From 0 to 23K in 4 Months!

In this episode, I am going to share with you my success and results in TikTok. I am going to share the 5 ways how I grew my TikTok for my business from 0 to 23k in just 4 months. You can definitely apply this to your business so make sure to grab your pen and paper. In this episode, you will learn: How I started in Tiktok What are the things I did to get a quick follower growth How I get my content ideas How many posts should you post per day Links Mentioned in this episode: GRAB THE RADIANT CO...

Jun 07, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 117

What it Takes to Go From Freelancer to CEO with Amanda Abella

In today’s episode, we will have Amanda Abella and she will share her journey of how she started her freelancing career and she will share the importance of having to scale your business. Amanda Abella is an award-winning content creator, keynote speaker, and business coach who specializes in helping business owners activate their persuasion prowess so they can make more money. Her clients go from hating sales and marketing to achieving 90% close rates and closing multiple five-figure deals. Her...

Jun 02, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 116

HELP! Where Are All the Clients Hiding? 4 Ways to Find Clients for Your VA Business

Are you struggling to find clients? I see this question come up all the time! In this episode, I will be answering one of the most asked questions, which is “Where are all the clients hiding?”. I’m going to share my four effective ways that you can find your clients. In this episode, you will learn: What is a 30-day strategy? How to utilize your i mediated network to find clients people and why talking about what you do is so important Where to find clients on Facebook How to utilize social medi...

May 31, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 115

Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome as an Entrepreneur with Kristi Veitenheimer

In this episode, we have Kristi Veitenheimer as our guest who will talk about how to overcome shiny objects. This is something freelancers can experience from time to time. So she will share how shiny objects can become a problem, how it stirs us from our goals, and how we can surpass that. Kristi Veitenheimer is a Jesus-loving, coffee-drinking, chocolate-loving gal from Texas. She is a wife, mother of two, and Mimi of four grandsons and adores her family. Kristi is the host of the top podcast f...

May 26, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 114

What is a Good Goal to Set for My First Year as a Freelancer?

So, you’ve just started your freelancing business and you want to set some goals for your first year of business. Today we are talking about how I set goals for my income and for the success of my first year in business. In this episode, you will learn: What would be a good income to achieve What are the good goals to set for business Looking at what you need to bring into your business Why business success isn't just about the income How the first year of my business looked for me Links Mention...

May 24, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 113

Is Freelancing the Same Thing as Network Marketing/MLM? The Truth REVEALED!

We have a juicy episode for today because I am going to reveal the truth about freelancing and network marketing/MLM! In this episode, you will learn: the difference between freelancing and network marketing/MLM; and how does freelancing work differently from network marketing/MLM. Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product s...

May 19, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 112

What Do I Think About Freelance Job Websites? Should You Use Them? My HONEST Review!

Trying to find work on freelance job websites? Listen to this episode because I will be giving my honest opinion about those types of websites! In this episode, you will learn: What are the pros and cons of using freelance job websites; How these websites will help you gain experiences that you want or need Why it is much better to apply to directly with business owners over using freelancing sites for your long term strategy Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA bu...

May 17, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 111

How to Build Your Freelance Business on a Limited Budget

This episode is exactly for you if you want to start your freelance business with a low budget because I’m going to share my tips and tricks on it! In this episode, you will learn: What are the things that you need to kickstart your business; What is the importance of setting boundaries between you and your clients; and What are the results of hard work and commitment to your business? Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Pr...

May 12, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 110

Feel Like Your Freelancing Business is on the Struggle Bus? 3 Ways to Turn it Around ASAP!

Struggling with your freelancing business? This episode is perfect for you because I’m going to share 3 ways to overcome those struggles with you! In this episode, you will learn that: claiming your vision in life will get you unstuck from your struggles the only pace that you should be tracking is your own pace; and your mindset will affect the total outcome of your life. Links Mentioned in this episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-s...

May 10, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 109

7 Months Pregnant & Full Time Teacher to Thriving VA Business! How She Did It!

How did I do it? In 2018, I was a full time teacher and seven months pregnant and in two short months of starting my freelancing business, I was able to resign from my job!In today’s episode, I will be sharing how I started and successfully grew my VA business so quickly! In this episode, you will learn: some of the struggles I've faced while starting this VA business; and how hard work and consistency are the perfect keys to thrive in this business. Links Mentioned in this episode: Join the Fre...

May 05, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 108

"I Don't Have Any Skills!" How to Use Your Existing Skills to Grow Your VA Business

You have skills! So in today’s episode, I will be discussing how to use your existing skills effectively to help your VA business grow. In this episode, you will learn: how does your experience will help your business that enjoying what you're doing is important for your business; and how to create services with your existing skills Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get inst...

May 03, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 107

100 Episode Giveaway! Nikita Asks - Balancing Business and Life & When to Invest in a Coach

You’re building the business, running the house, working a full-time job… how do you balance #allthethings? Today, I’m coaching Nikita Dicks all about how I balance work life and home life and stay sane in the process! We’re also talking about when is the right time to invest in that next step in your business! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gi...

Apr 28, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 106

100 Episode Giveaway! Kelly Asks - Defining My Ideal Client

Have you been trying to figure out who your ideal client is? Defining your ideal client is an important step in your freelance business and definitely not a step to be skipped! Today, Kelly McCracken gets coached on how to figure out the different types of ideal clients and how to find the right client for you! I also talk about why this is such an important step in your business! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful for each and every single one of you...

Apr 26, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 105

100 Episode Giveaway! Megan Asks - Building a New Freelance Business While Working as a Full Time Teacher

Are you a mama who is building a business while working a full time job? Today I am coaching Megan Wisdom Franks about how to build your business while still working full time, how to be intentional about the time you do have and how to price yourself on a limited schedule! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful for each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gifting a one hour coaching session COM...

Apr 23, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 104

100 Episode Giveaway! Ashley Asks - How Do I Speak Clearly to My Ideal Client

Let’s chat about ideal clients! I’m coaching Ashley Windsor from Ashley Windsor Creative Services on how to speak clearly to your ideal client and how to merge two types of ideal clients together to create a consistent message! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am giving a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April...

Apr 22, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 103

100 Episode Giveaway! Carrie Asks - How Do I Take My Virtual Assistant Business to the Next Level

In today’s episode, I am coaching Carrie Vajko and she wanted to know what should be the next step in her business as she’s looking to grow to that next level! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gifting a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter o...

Apr 21, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 102

100 Episode Giveaway! Sara Asks - How to Price Yourself Confidently as a Newer Freelancer

In today’s episode, I am coaching Sara Neff of Neff Virtual Solutions and I’m sharing my advice for pricing yourself as a newer VA and how to feel confident with that pricing! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gifting a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks!...

Apr 20, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 101

100 Episodes + 10 Lessons Learned in 2.5 Years of Freelancing + WIN FREE COACHING!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Today's episode is the 100th episode, and I am so excited to share it with you. As a treat, I'm going to share the ten lessons I've learned in my two and a half years of freelancing. And as a thank you, I'm going to give away an amazing prize, so listen up and stay tuned to find out how you can win. In this episode, you will learn: My experiences in freelancing My top 10 lessons I learned in my 2 and a half experience in freelancing What you need to enter the 100 episode giv...

Apr 19, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Becoming a Copywriter with Amber Glus

This is the most awaited episode for all of the copywriters and aspiring copywriters out there. In this episode, we have Amber Glus to talk about copywriting and how to be a copywriter. She will also tell her stories and her free resources you can use if you want to upskill or if you want to specialize in copywriting. She holds nothing back so make sure to grab your pen and paper! Amber Glus is a breast cancer survivor, an avid reader, and a lover of all things coffee who still thinks that Frien...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 99

5 Ways to Stay Productive as a Work at Home Mom

Do you struggle with staying productive while working from home? Today, I’m sharing five ways to staying productive when working from home. I've been a freelancer for nearly two years and have been doing these tips. If you are struggling to be productive at home, these five tips will definitely help you! In this episode, you will learn: Why getting dressed for the day is important How to create a daily schedule What is the importance of scheduling breaks Why you should turn off push notification...

Apr 12, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Finding New Leads in Your Business with Rhosabelle Ocampo

Today I am chatting with Rhosabelle Ocampo! Rhosabelle came from the corporate world — social media manager to director of online marketing to regional marketing manager to retail company extraordinaire! She transitioned into the online space at a moment’s notice. Didn’t have a full proof plan, just got nudged in by her bestie and never looked back. From VA work to SMM work to *insert any and all DFY service provider offer in some capacity here* — she has been there, done that! She’s now taken s...

Apr 07, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Using Facebook Groups Effectively to Find New Clients

“I’m struggling to find clients!” Help! Is that you?! In today’s episode, I’m answering a frequently asked question about using Facebook groups to find clients. I'll teach you how to easily use Facebook groups to attract clients and how to get started gaining clients from Facebook groups. In this episode, you will learn: How you can use Facebook groups to find clients How can you use Facebook group effectively What Facebook Group you should be in How to promote your services in Facebook groups b...

Apr 05, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 96

The 3 Day Workweek with Cailen Ascher

In today's episode, I'll chat with Cailen Ascher, a business coach, and mother who works a 3-day workweek. We'll talk about what a 3-day workweek is, how she does it, and how she got into this today. Cailen Ascher is a Business Coach with a 3-day workweek, a mom of 2, and the founder of Success Made Simple™, an accelerator for women entrepreneurs who want to build an abundantly profitable business in part-time hours. Best known for her 3-day workweek, Cailen has been featured in Business Insider...

Mar 31, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 95
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