How She Did That

Have you ever wondered if becoming a Virtual Assistant is right for you? Maybe you've even started your business but you're struggling a bit and it's making you have second thoughts about this whole thing. In this 4 part weekly series, I'm going to help you decide if being a Virtual Assistant is right for you and help you get started on your VA journey! Get ready for the Starting Now Series! Hoste...

If you were able to pitch your business and gain exposure in the media to land more clients and create more visibility for yourself and what you do, would you be interested? If so, then today’s episode is for you! Public relations is something that we don’t really hear much about in the online virtual support business space, and we want to know why that is! If someone asked you to define what publ...

Today we are talking about getting unstuck in your business and what to do when you start feeling like you're not loving your business or what you're doing as much as you did before. When it comes to virtual assistance or the online business space in general, it can be such an easy trap to fall into over time. Especially these days, I’m sure all of us have felt stuck in some way or another. It’s t...

Are you someone who dreads or avoids getting in front of the camera to create videos for your business? Maybe you struggle with finding the right words to say, feeling authentic, or perhaps you have no idea where to start when it comes to finding the right equipment to use. There are cameras, microphones, lights, editing software... the list goes on and the options never seem to end! Then, once yo...

One of the most pivotal moments in your business is making the transition from seeking work from anyone who will pay you, to being in a position where your DREAM clients are actually coming to YOU! Can you say “goals”? Because it’s definitely one that most of us share! An important thing that we all must learn eventually is that we should never feel like we have to say yes to every single client w...

Although I’ve been in business for over 4 years now, my agency, The Launch Guild, is only 2 years old! How crazy is that? It feels like I’ve been growing this thing for much longer! When I first started my agency I felt a lot of overwhelm. I felt a lot of burnout. I felt that it was harder rather than easier and I definitely didn't understand why people were so into agency model businesses! A...

What do you think of when you hear the word “networking”? Do you picture yourself in a room full of professionals feeling nervous to approach one of them and make an introduction? Or does networking to you mean spending hours online researching, making comments on social media, and sending emails? Whether in person or online, we can all agree that networking is an absolute key part of finding and...

Whether you are just starting out in your journey to entrepreneurship, or you’ve had years of experience, you have probably been told at one time or another that it’s important to “build your brand.” But do you know the reason behind why it is so important to not only build your brand authentically but to stick to it? Well, if you need a refresher, then you’ll definitely want to check out today’s...

Today we are diving into one of the most intimidating factors about finding success as an entrepreneur… sales! How do you convince someone to spend their hard-earned money on your services? How do you ensure that what you have to offer is really worth your asking price? How do you make a sales pitch without coming across as too “sales-y”? Maybe you feel like there are so many superstars out there...

I’m recording this on Monday, June 1st after a few days conversations & protests coming to a boiling point of racism, race inequality and police brutality.  Now, if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling a bit inundated with all of the post and information and stuff that’s coming at you, I get it. But here is what I know, this conversation isn’t going away and I am asking you to do your...

What does it mean to have financial freedom within your business? Is this something you have achieved? If it is, then you know exactly how powerful and important this milestone can be and why it’s so necessary for us as women to discuss! If you’re currently on the other end of the spectrum and financial freedom is something you are intimidated by or working towards, know that you are not alone and...

Today we are talking about digital products and why your business would be well served by offering one. It’s actually way less intimidating than it sounds! The term “digital product” covers a wide range of things. This could be an online course or program, an e-book, a “How To” webinar, or a number of other items. The good thing is that this is something you can explore and benefit from no matter...

Have you ever wondered how the world of podcast networking works? How do you find guests to be on your podcast? How do you pitch yourself as a guest to be on someone else’s podcast? We are talking about all of these strategies in today’s episode. Maybe you listen to podcasts for inspiration, maybe you listen for entertainment, or maybe you utilize them as an educational resource. Whatever the reas...

Whether you are launching a new course, a website, a podcast, or anything else under the sun one thing that we can all agree on is that we want everything to be absolutely PERFECT. Unfortunately, we also know that there is no such thing as perfect and the impossible to plan for often happens. We are only human after all, and can’t predict every little thing that could go wrong or that we aren’t pr...

In this episode, Sam shares her insight with us on why it’s never too late to start learning about how to legally protect yourself and your business at any stage, and why you should never feel ashamed or embarrassed for asking questions or reaching out for help. She also touches on why you should always ensure that you are taking your legal advice from actual legal professionals, and she helps us...

Looking to be seen as an expert in what you do? Let’s start with getting your content on point! Knowing exactly how to communicate who you are, what you do, and who you serve AND be able to deliver value-packed content to your ideal client is a MUST in order to stand out from the rest. As a copywriter and content marker, Danielle Cevallos knows exactly how to do this and she’s going to guide us th...

Can you even imagine being able to market your Virtual Support Business that feels good? Brit Kolo believes that you can in fact do that; show up as who you and and how you best shine. In this episode, we’re talking about how to create a marketing plan that aligns with your Myers-Briggs personality type. I love how Brit puts it — “When you feel good, your audience feels good!” because too many tim...

It's the premier of Season 4! Can you believe it?! I'm so excited to not only bring you more interviews with amazing women who will help you build your skill set as a Virtual Support Pro, but I'm also excited to dedicate a few more episodes to both solo content as well as mini-coaching sessions. I'm kicking off this season with a very special episode with my right hand, and Director of Operations,...

We’re talking all about money systems on the show today! My guest, Joyce Washington, is a coach, consultant, and CFO. She helps her clients where they’re at, using her expertise for that area. She has been an accountant for over twenty years. She is a CPA as well, but she doesn’t do tax work. Money is her thing! We talk about: What a money system is The different parts of the money system Which pa...

Hiring in your virtual support business is usually a really scary step. We know that in order to scale our businesses and be able to step into our CEO power, we have to have help. But it’s also one of those things that are super scary because we often feel like nobody else can do it as well as we can. There are all these “what if” fears that come up with hiring… What if I hire the wrong person? Wh...

This is the first episode of the New Year of 2020! I’m here to talk to you about how my team and I mapped out our profit plan, and plan in general, for 2020. There are many things for you to look forward to and things we are so freakin’ excited to put into action! I’ll be sharing some questions to ask yourself in reviewing 2019 and moving into 2020, as well as how we came up with our plan for the...

As a launch specialist for course creators and a course creator myself, I understand the importance of collecting data from your students in order to improve course success rates and student satisfaction. I also understand how time consuming collecting that data can be. Enter Dr. Lindsay Padilla to save the day! She is the ex-professor-turned-entrepreneur behind Build a Better Beta, an online...

When many of us start our businesses, we want better lives and more freedom. Then, we get into the thick of it and lose that path. We realize that we’re really working for our business, instead of working for the life we want our business to create. My guest today, Linsi Brownson, is a life coach for entrepreneurs. She helps them live successfully and align their business so that it really support...

Stepping out of our businesses from time to time is necessary, whether it’s to have a baby, go on vacation, or simply to enjoy some time with your family. Today on the podcast, we’re going to talk about how to prepare for extended time away and how to step back into your business after time off. My guest today, Kelsey Kerslake, is the CEO and Creative Director of Pine Gate Road, a branding and web...

My guest, Gretchen DeVault, does all the things. In that way, we have a lot in common. She has a few different businesses and passions. She runs a web design and development company, does branding, runs a podcast called Lean the F*ck Out, and also does music. She is in multiple bands and writes and plays music. We are talking about podcasting today. It has become such an awesome medium for people...