How She Did That

I've been so excited to share this episode with you that I've been practically BURSTING at the seams!! Today, we're going to talk about how I planned my 2019 and, most of all, I'm inviting you to the VA Profit Planning Challenge. It's a free 5 Day event happening from Monday, January 7th through Friday, January 11th. During the challenge we'll be covering: Day 1: Living Without Limits- Asking the...

Today I am chatting with my Biz Bestie Saprina Nickelson. Saprina is a tech WIZ ( and Instagram Strategist ) and is constantly reminding me to audit my systems every once in awhile to make sure I’m only paying for what I actually need. And I’m so glad she does! Recently, I went through my tech systems spreadsheet and was able to eliminate almost $200 per month in unnecessary platforms! That’s almo...

We’re nearing the end of 2018 and I’m sure, for many of us, it feels like the whole world is in planning mode for 2019. But my suggestion would be that, before you decide how many thousands of clients, millions of dollars or hundreds of multi-step projects you’re going to take on in 2019, you start by slowing down and reviewing this past year. One of my favorite quotes is- “Those who cannot rememb...

It’s well known the Online Business Management circles that, if you want to become a certified OBM, you go talk to Sarah Noked. That’s because, in addition to being a wealth of information, she’s only one of three certified Online Business Manager Trainers worldwide! Today Sarah and I are talking about how to build a strong foundation for your business through systems. One of the current buzzwords...

When it comes to creating visibility and effective social media strategy, my guest today, Bria Hash has had a banner year and that’s NOT by accident! Bria happens to be one of my amazing biz besties and I cannot tell you how proud of her I am! This year, Bria created some huge goals for her business and knew that she was going to need a solid plan to get there. So she dug deep and put in some majo...

There’s a belief in certain circles of the VA world that the market is saturated and it’s almost impossible to stand out. My guest today is here to prove otherwise. I’m talking to Krystal Clark of Krystal Clark Creative. She’s a social media manager who did such an amazing job in her marketing and visibility strategy that she was booked out before she even officially launched! How amazing is that?...

Starting your service based business while working full time? Listen up because I've recorded today's episode just for you! When I first started my business, it was a nights and weekends only kinda thing. But it soon grew into something much bigger than I ever dreamed. Looking back on that season of my life, I'd definitely classify it as "busy". But once I created goals and knew exactly where I wa...

I know that one of the reasons why many of us became Online Service Providers is because, getting to work from behind our computer screens in our fluffy slippers and athleisure wear everyday is a pretty sweet deal. But sometimes it pays to get up, get dressed, and head out to live events- yah know, with real, LIVE people! And when I say "it pays" , I mean figuratively and literally. My guest today...

Have you been considering bringing on your first, or next team member but just the thought alone has you frozen in dread? Where do you even start? How do you know that the person you hire is the right fit? What questions should you ask when hiring? There are so many things to consider when building your team the right way. When it comes to growing your A+ Team, look no further than Nicole Jackson...

If you've never used Slack before, hold on to your pantaloons because this episode is going to be a wild ( and awesome ) ride! And if you HAVE used Slack then get ready to learn some new ways to streamline client and team communication even more! Slack isn't just a fancy version of AOL Instant Messenger ( dating myself much??!! ). It's a communication hub that brings your entire team together and...

If the words "business plan" makes you want to curl up in the fetal position, you're not alone. When I owned my group fitness & dance studio, I vividly remember compiling dozens upon dozens of data docs and other papers to prep my business plan. Frankly, it was overwhelming and, once it was done, I never looked at it again. Thankfully, the business plan we're talking about today is NOTHING lik...

Let's face it, as support pros, our calendar is our life line! How amazing would it be if, in one glance we could see each of our critical due dates ranging from client launches to quarterly metrics? Systems Strategist and overall phenom Jamie Russel has found an ingenious way to do just that! Jamie is going to talk us through how she's tricked out her google calendar to turn it in a color coded h...

Do you have a to do list a mile long and STILL feel like nothing gets done? Then this episode is for you! My guest today is Jac Julien. She's a clinical psychologist turned productivity coach and she's here to help us eliminate the hustle and focus on what really matters! As support pros, we're constantly juggling competing client needs. Jac is going to break it down into 3 easy steps to get the n...

Did you know that Evernote is NOT just a fancy post it? Ya'll! I legit had no idea! Ok, maybe I knew that it was way better than just a to do list creator but our guest today, Lieah Torbert, has opened my eyes in a whole new way to the power of Evernote. Lieah is the owner of Harrington Strategic Partners which is a firm that specializes in helping small businesses implement systems and processes...

Who would’ve thought that a sing-song gal like me with a degree in theatre and political science working at the YMCA would end up running a 6-figure Online Business Management and Virtual Support Agency? Not me, that’s for sure! In this inaugural episode of the How She Did That Podcast, I’m walking you through how I got started in the world of Virtual Support. We’ll cover… >> The catalyst be...