Coach's Copilot: Your Online Business Manager Podcast

Are you starting your outsourcing journey, and wanting to make sure you avoid any mistakes in the process? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes takes us on a solo flight on some common mistakes to avoid when it comes to outsourcing. Nicole covers three of the common ones that she's noticed in her several years of leading Virtual A Team. Need some insight on avoiding headach...

You've written the book, got it published, and the book launch was a huge success - but now what? In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Judy Baker, the Book Marketing Mentor. If you aren't keeping a steady flow from your book after launch, get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and Judy share tips and tricks on how to g...

Do you feel like you're in a slump, or it's hard to see the good in your daily life? We at Virtual A Team sympathize with you. If this is you - get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, and sit back and relax as we join our host Nicole Bandes on a solo flight over a great resource to consider adding to your daily thought moments - a When Life Works list. If you're looking for a way to beat the bad...

Are you a small business owner that dawns the deer in a headlight look when the word "legal" is mentioned? In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by The Legal Website Warrior ®, Heather Pearce Campbell. If the "L word" has you ripping your hair out, get your First Class ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back and relax as Nicole and Heather dissect those...

Have you decided that it's time to hire out, but drawing a blank on where, or how, to start? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes takes us on a solo flight on the topic of hiring. Nicole covers Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers, and the benefits - and sometimes downfalls - of each. Since starting Virtual A Team, Nicole has had her fair share of hiring and offers...

Are you wanting to be a guest on more podcasts, but struggling to find the time, or success, to finding and pitching to potential hosts? In today's special flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Virtual A Team's Podcast Guest Outreach Admin, Jocelyn Compton. Nicole and Jocelyn give us a fly by sneak peak of one of Virtual A Team's newest services, and the successes they hav...

Are you looking to get booked on more podcasts, but having a hard time with a positive turnaround? In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Nancy Juetten, the Get Known Get Paid Mentor, as well as author and speaker. If you're looking to reap the benefits of podcast guesting, get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back and relax as Nicole and Nancy...

Building your business is starting to get a little difficult, so you start looking to connect with other businesses to bridge that gap - but where do you start? In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Joint Venture Strategist and Co-Founder of the JV Directory, Mark Porteous. If you're looking to expand your business with an affiliate or referral progra...

Are you needing a fun and engaging way to bring more traffic and grow your audience for your business? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Catharine O'Leary, the creator of SMART Quiz Solutions. Fasten your seat belts, sit back and relax as Nicole and Catharine debunk some myths and share some tips to generating quizzes as lead magnets for your business. You'l...

You're looking to hire out, but do you know the differences between Freelancers, Interns, and Agencies? If this question stumps you and has you spinning in circles, get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, and sit back and relax as we join our host Nicole Bandes on a solo flight over the common confusion behind Freelancers and Agencies, even Interns. If you're looking to add to your team, you'll w...

Are you wanting out of the current industry that you're in, but not sure what that next season of life looks like? For this month's "More Than One Way to Win" special episode on Coach's Copilot, get your passport to success ready as we travel to another redefined meaning of Success and Winning. Join our host Nicole Bandes as she flies with career coach and resume writer Nikki Ryberg, a seasoned ex...

Are you out of balance energy-wise when it comes to your approach for sales? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Sarah Michael, the creator of the Feminine Sales Power Method  .  Nicole and Sarah talk about how using the feminine side of yourself can up your sales without being overly aggressive. Fasten those seatbelts and sit back as we learn about how each p...

Your content is uploaded, your website is built, and you're searchable on Google, but is someone else reaping your benefits all the way to the bank? In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Barbara Ingrassia, the queen of bringing awareness of the role of copyright in not only your business, but your daily life. Nicole and Barbara share tips and best pra...

Are you still looking for just the right system that’s going to help you be more productive and finally let you have all the time in the world? If this is you, get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, and sit back and relax as we join our host Nicole Bandes on a solo flight over the topic of productivity systems and tools, what they are, and why they may not be working in your business. Nicole wil...

Do you know if you are a Winner or a Learner? For this month's "More Than One Way to Win" special episode on Coach's Copilot, get your passport to success ready as we travel to another redefined meaning of Success and Winning. Join our host Nicole Bandes as she flies with coach and mentor David Hepburn Jr., a seasoned expert of over 2 decades, and Nicole's first business coach. Nicole and David di...

Are you on the fence about outsourcing or hiring out? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Dave Molenda, the founder of Positive Polarity, and current client of Virtual A Team. If you find yourself doing tasks that you don't love, you'll want the First Class ticket to hear Dave's firsthand experience with maintaining his Zone of Genius and Delegating Smarter. K...

How do you keep your data safe and secure when working with a Virtual Team? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Brandy Lawson, CEO and Founder of FieryFX. Nicole and Brandy share tips and best practices for keeping your business secure when you work with a virtual team. FieryFX  is a boutique marketing & consulting agency that helps busy leaders of growing...

Are you struggling with the idea of outsourcing because you find it hard to trust and delegate? If managing a team and fostering trust is a challenge for you, then fasten your seatbelt and get on today's flight of Coach's Copilot as our host, Nicole Bandes gives practical tips on how you can foster a trusting relationship with your team. Remember, the faster you can trust and delegate, the faster...

What's your definition of success and winning? For this month's "More Than One Way to Win" special episode on Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Krystal Holm, an award-winning interior designer, feng shui master, and entrepreneur. Krystal shares how her definition of success has shifted from consumerism and "The American Dream” to something deeper.  Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy...

Do you get discouraged when you fail to reach some of your performance targets? In today's special episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes encourages you to reassess  if you are measuring  the right marketing and performance metrics. Nicole also reflects back on her own experience and realizations. Take a listen and see if it resonates with you. Key Takeaways from this Episode: Why you...

Are you ready to get back to networking and relationship building? In today's flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined by Tracey Warren, founder of Ignite Your Champions and a known Queen of Connection. Fasten your seatbelt, listen and enjoy the flight as Nicole and Tracey share their thoughts and give practical tips on how to choose the right networking events and build better...

Are you a typical Ms./Mr. Fixer? Do you find yourself still spending hours doing problem-solving for your virtual assistants? Well, that has to change. In this flight of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes gives you the fix on how to train and nurture a team of problem solvers. Not only that, but Nicole also gives you a fantastic In-Flight Tip on Productivity. Get things done with the least am...

Is Hustle and Grind really the best path to success? For this month's "More Than One Way to Win" special episode on Coach's CoPilot, get your passport to success ready as we travel to another redefined meaning of Success and Winning. Join Nicole Bandes as she flies with Marisa Lonic, a successful mom of 4 kids and founder of Mamaworkit.com. Nicole and Marisa talk about reframing the negative belie...

In this episode of Coach's CoPilot, let's take a flight back to one of our most popular blog posts on VirtualATeam.com —a top destination for business owners wanting to thrive and succeed. Fasten your seatbelt and let Nicole Bandes take you on a learning journey to discovering the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Online Business Managers.  Key Takeaways from this Episode: Benef...

  In today's special flight of Coach's Copilot, host Nicole Bandes is joined by one of Virtual A Team's Directors, Deanna Monet. Nicole and Deanna give us a preview of what it's like to be a Director at VAT and the working dynamics within. Take a listen and it might help you decide if that's someone you want to work with. Key Takeaways from this Episode: Deanna's strengths and forte—VAT clients lo...