Starting a business takes hard work, especially in the beginning stages. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines & let’s lay a strong foundation to get you to where you want to be! Today I’m sharing 3 key things that helped me gain momentum, confidence & success in my own freelancing business when I first started. In this episode, you will learn: Why having everything perfect isn’t necessary Where you can find support The characteristics of who succeeds in this business How to gain co...
Jan 10, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 153
You can cast the vision, set all these goals but is that really the right path for you? Today we have an amazing guest episode to help you not only find the vision of your business but the vision for the life you want to build! Elizabeth Hartke is an international Business and Leadership Strategist and Founder of the Luminary Leadership Company and podcast. She works to elevate successful entrepreneurs into powerful leaders so they can do work that matters. Through her masterminds, mentorship an...
Jan 03, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 152
This has been a topic in our free community and I wanted to share some tips on how you can do this no matter your situation. Whether your client is a bit difficult or just that your business & your focus has changed and it’s no longer a good fit…let’s keep it simple! No need to stress about having this conversation because it’s just business, and you need to do what’s right for you that aligns with your business goals! In this episode, you will learn: How to know when it’s time to let a clie...
Dec 27, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 151
It’s all up to you. You decide if you’re going to make your freelancing business work or not. Which comes with evaluating where your time is spent and mapping out a plan on how to use that time more efficiently. In today’s episode we’re covering all the tips I personally used to make this business work despite my crazy busy schedule. If I could do this working full time, 7 months pregnant while chasing around a toddler - you can do this too! In this episode, you will learn: Ways you can find mor...
Dec 20, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Clients want to work with people that they know, like & trust. So let’s start showing up so they can get to know, like & trust you! Today we are chatting with Amber & Olivia who are experts in showing up with confidence on camera! Amber Lykins is an entrepreneur who spent a decade in the beauty industry growing her business the hard way. Chasing prospects around, trying to convince them they needed her product, and getting blocked on social media. You know the drill... At her breakin...
Dec 13, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Happy December! While everyone starts setting those New Year Goals…let’s take some time to reflect on everything we’ve done in this past year so we can really gain a clear vision of where we’re going. Taking the time to identify how things have been running in our business helps us determine where we want to go next. Sure, it’s exciting to leap into that next big thing but make sure it encompasses exactly what YOU want. That’s what this can help you with, reflect back so you can lay out your pla...
Dec 06, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 148
Grab a pen & some paper, because this episode is FULL of amazing tips with not only an amazing service you can offer to clients but a way to help YOU grow your client list as well! As a podcast visibility expert and host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, Angie Trueblood knows that the only 'perfect pitch' is the one that leads with value and focuses on building a genuine connection. Whether she is teaching entrepreneurs how to pitch themselves or working behind the scenes to secure opportuni...
Nov 29, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 147
This might be hard to hear...so buckle up. Today we’re taking a hard look in the mirror to see why your business isn’t where you want it to be. Our businesses change & evolve over time so we have to change too! Get out of the monotonous cycles to get excited about business again! Let’s dive in and ask ourselves some hard questions In this episode, you will learn: How to stop making excuses & make it work When it’s time to change it up Where to spend your energy Other Resources: Want my s...
Nov 22, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Someone asked ME to speak at an event, like WHAAAT?! I was thinking, no way, not me, I can’t talk in front of all of these people who are probably further along in business. But what I learned through this, is that I CAN! We all can, because when we do the things that scare us, that’s where we learn & we grow! Being a part of this mastermind & investing in my business has taught me so much and although I have so many takeaways from this trip I want to share my top 4 that you can start us...
Nov 15, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 145
If nobody knows what you’re doing...NOBODY KNOWS WHAT YOU’RE DOING! You have to get out of your own way and talk about your business in order to grow your business. I see so many people get their business set up & open the doors but struggle to find clients because they aren’t talking to others about their business! So let’s get you set up for success to talk about your business consistently to grow and reach your goals! In this episode, you will learn: Why talking about your business is imp...
Nov 08, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 144
This is a topic we don’t talk enough about. I know it’s so hard to even think about walking away from a career that you’ve put so much into, a job where you aren’t there to just clock in & clock out, your heart is there! But if you’re burning out, if your heart isn’t fully there anymore, is it really worth it? Change is OKAY! It’s okay to have a change of heart with where you’re looking to go. Our lives change from the time we choose our career path to when we’re living out our lives with al...
Nov 02, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Today we have an exclusive LIVE Q&A with an amazing student who was like so many others interested in the business & following along but scared to get started. Skyla finally put her fears aside, went all in & gave no option to fail with the roadmap to success. Skyla Stamsos is a general virtual assistant with experience in project management, graphic design, and business relations. Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, she is a proud mother to four amazing kids. She spends her day...
Oct 25, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 142
As much as we’d like to believe from everything we see on the internet, there’s not a quick way to the top - a “get rich quick scheme” if you will. Starting any new business takes consistency & hard work. We have to stay excited about our business even when things don’t feel so exciting! Because right after a season of struggle, comes a season of growth. YOU JUST HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING! Let’s dive into some ways we can keep going even when we don’t feel like it. In this episode, you will learn...
Oct 18, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Today we’re putting things into perspective on taking the leap into freelancing & specializing with Chelsea Hall. Chelsea is a former teacher, mama to a sweet one year old and 3 year old Goldendoodle & married to her super supportive husband Andy. She loves peanut butter and bananas, margaritas, and has never met a taco she didn't like. She lives in the mitten state & loves working out, traveling, and trying new restaurants! Chelsea is giving us the real talk on what it takes to make...
Oct 14, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 140
Whether you’re building this business around a full time job, have a flexible schedule at home or maybe even just going through a season of life - making the most out of our time is essential for success! Being your own boss, your productivity & what you have to get done each day is all up to YOU! Let’s find a way to map out our days, prioritize & make realistic to-do lists. In this episode, you will learn: Time blocking tips How to map out your day To-do list management Tips to avoid bu...
Oct 12, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 139
When I first got started in my VA business, I would just fly by the seat of my pants but that gets harder as you grow. So let me help you streamline your business so you can convert more clients & reach your goals! Onboarding a client starts before contracts are signed, it really helps shape a first impression of how you run your business and the value you can provide. Plus, we can set up these systems to run on autopilot, and who doesn’t want that?! In this episode, you will learn: Why you ...
Sep 27, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Kristen started as a Virtual Assistant with the desire to leave her corporate marketing job so she could stay home with the baby she had on the way. She was using Instagram to market her business and found that she was getting a ton of business through the platform. She consistently had clients asking her to help them market their business on Instagram, so she knew she decided to specialize in social media management. She now helps her clients increase their email list, their course waitlists, F...
Sep 20, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 137
DRUMROLL PLEASE….. 🥁 🥁 The podcast is turning TWO! Two years ago I published my very first podcast episode, not really sure what the heck I was doing. All I knew is that I had something I wanted to share and I felt like if it impacted or helped one person out there, then I needed to press record. And now here we are over 130 episodes later and we are still going strong. I couldn’t have done it without the countless listeners continuing to come back week after week and press play on each episod...
Sep 14, 2021•7 min
I’ve been getting a ton of questions lately about what you should be sending to a potential client if you want to work with them. Do we need to send our resume? What is this portfolio thing everyone is talking about?! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about what a portfolio is, how it is different from a “traditional resume” and what it should look like! First impressions are huge, so of course we want to make them great. Give your clients a profes...
Sep 13, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Yes, raising your rates is scary - but we don’t grow without getting uncomfortable. As we develop our experience, knowledge and efficiency in the services that we offer that is in turn helping our clients grow their businesses even more. And that’s the goal, right? Let’s dive in to get into the right mindset & figure how we can navigate this together. In this episode, you will learn: How much to raise your rates When to raise your rates How to overcome the fear that comes with raising your r...
Sep 06, 2021•15 min•Ep. 135
Want to know a sure fire way to fast track your business and results!? It’s investing! I know this to be true for myself but I want you to hear it from one of my amazing students, Alicia! Alicia found me on TikTok and within a matter of 14 days, had invested in The Prep, launched her business and was networking with potential clients! She knew that having a roadmap of how she was going to get her business off the ground quickly and the right way was the smartest move for her! I can’t wait for yo...
Sep 01, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 134
Are you taking the time to address the emotional side of your business? We tend to get caught up in the next steps, tacticals, and growth that we can often forget about handling that emotional piece. It’s the thing that gets pushed aside. But what if I told you if you could just spend some time focusing on the emotional side of your business, all other pieces would start to fall into place? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today in this interview with Amber Hawley! You are just goin...
Aug 30, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 133
Today, we are all getting a lesson in MONEY! I know looking at your numbers and seeing what your business is doing can seem scary and overwhelming, but Michelle Cooper is going to make it a little easier for us! Michelle Cooper is the high priestess of profit, a spiritual gangsta, CEO of Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping, a Profit First Professional, and author of several books. Michelle took her small accounting firm in rural British Columbia to a thriving online business encompassing coachi...
Aug 27, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 132
If you’re anything like me, you’ve heard about LinkedIn but were not totally sure how you could use it for your business. Am I right? I definitely don’t have experience with this platform so I wanted to bring on a LinkedIn Coach who is on the platform daily and can give us some really great advice about what it is, who it’s for and how freelancers can use it to find clients! Erin Andersen is a LinkedIn Coach based in NYC. Her expertise is in helping small business owners build a LinkedIn strateg...
Aug 23, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Hey loves! Today is a very special episode! Today is my 30th birthday! I thought I would be a little bit more reluctant about turning 30, but I'm actually embracing it and welcoming it with open arms! My 20's have brought so many wonderful things: my marriage, my two beautiful boys, my business, this amazing community! And you know what.. we haven't even scratched the surface yet! If my 20's are any indication of what my 30's will bring, well then sister, I AM HERE FOR IT! Enjoy this special bir...
Aug 13, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 130
Have you been thinking about starting a virtual assistant business? Are you worried whether you have the right skills in order to start something new? We are going to break all of that down in today’s episode. I’m going to debunk some of the common myths you might have heard about freelancing. Some of these myths might have been holding you back at first. Then I’ll share the three questions you should ask yourself before you decide whether freelancing is the right option for you! In this episode...
Aug 10, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Are you thinking of building an agency? Then this episode of Stephanie Judice is for you! In this episode, she will share how she grew her business from a solo freelancer into a thriving agency. We will talk about how her business transformed, what that transition looked like for her, how to grow an agency, what it's like like to bring on a team member, and how do you know when to bring people into a team. Stephanie Judice is a podcast manager and launch consultant for female coaches, consultant...
Aug 09, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 128
Freelancing is a tough job. You will need to learn how to manage your time, collaborate with clients, and keep up with industry trends. But do not worry! As a beginner freelancer, you can take some of the pressure off. In today’s episode, we will talk about how to use your time effectively. Let's dig in as I share how to make the most of your time by being productive and meeting deadlines for people who are just getting started in this company. In this episode, you will learn: How to spend your ...
Aug 02, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 127
What does it take to build a successful business? That question has become more and more important as the societal expectation of balancing work with family life becomes increasingly difficult. So, in today's episode, we'll have an open and honest discussion with my friend, Carrie, about building a business, the hustling mindset that many of us observe, and how we can manage motherhood and work. This is essentially an open discussion on what it's been like to develop a business, including the ch...
Jul 28, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 126
I'm super excited to bring you a BRAND NEW series to the podcast! I will be releasing podcast interviews with some of my students who have invested in my programs and courses to hear their experience and journey since starting and growing their own virtual assistant business. I know you are going to love these episodes and I hope they encourage you to take that leap if you have been thinking about it but you've been wondering "but could this actually work for me?!" The answer is YES, but I don't...
Jul 26, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 125
