The Dreamer's Manual

Let’s talk about transparency. Transparency can be difficult in today’s hustle/girl boss/perfection mindset and today, I'm sharing my most personal episode so far.  I get fully transparent about my personal and entrepreneurial journeys over the last few months. I discuss the much-needed shifts I’ve made in 2022 that have brought me to a place of reinvigoration, alignment, and strength that I...

I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Jenn Bays. Jenn has the breakdown on how to choose the best CRM for you, set your system up for success (without losing your mind), and how to hire a CRM set up with the right service provider - when you don’t have the bandwidth to do it yourself. Today we deep dive and compare two popular CRMs head-to-head: Dubsado and Honeybook. Jenn tells you how to kn...

Welcome back to the spring break 2022 edition of book talk! Today Kim and I are sharing what fiction and non-fiction books we’ve read so far this year - and what we’d recommend to you. While the year started off with a series of meh 1-2 star reads, the books are heating up with the weather and we’ve found some real gems in the fluff. As always, links to all the books we talk about are listed below...

As an OBM, I obviously LOVE nerding out over conversations that get down and dirty over improving operations for online business owners. And one of my favorite ways to do that is bringing on guests who demystify and destigmatize the numbers game. This episode is all about simple methods and practices for tracking your numbers and metrics, brought to you by one of my favorite rule rebels, Richelle...

Do you ever feel burned out and stretched thin in your business because you are trying to do all the things and be all things to all people? My guest today is ready to chat about getting you back on track! Shamandrian Shankle is the Owner of Handle It Solutions and Services, a Certified OBM, Consultant, and speaker. She’s also the founder of The Handle It Business Lounge for Christian Women Entrep...

Let's talk about managing expectations in our hiring process. Hiring a team member can and should be amazing - both a relief and a milestone. But if you go into making the decision to bring on a team member with expectations that don't match reality you're setting everyone up for disappointment. In today's episode, I break down the 6 reasons why hiring ISN'T the magic bullet > ie the solution t...

My guest on this episode makes magic happen when it comes to the tech behind launching, marketing, and automation. Take a look at her branded marketing and you’ll see she even has the wand to prove it. In Jen’s words, she once lived the life of a Business Muggle, at times feeling powerless and wishing she could just take a quick broomstick ride to success. Until one day, Jen discovered the magical...

The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast is all about embracing working smarter, not harder, and showing up authentically. And my guest this week shares her valuable perspectives and tips on how to do just that.  Dee-Anna Pippenger is a former elementary school teacher turned mama and podcast manager and content creator. She loves being able to help her clients make a bigger impact by streamlining their...

Stephanie Mead is a digital marketing strategist focused on social media management. Today she shares: The two stages her clients are usually in before they hire a SMM and how to know if you are ready- She also shares some great tips to simplify creating content for your social media if you aren’t there yet. The importance of having quality followers over a high quantity to help you Build relation...

Whether you’re bringing employees, or contractors onto your online team, you want to partner with people who are motivated and excited to work with you and your brand. You want a culture where team members connect on a personal level, collaborate with each other in their areas of specialty, and communicate with clarity and empathy. If you are looking to build or improve your team culture in the on...

Ready to find an amazing VA in the New Year? Or maybe you’re feeling not-so-ready, but you want to be? I always say hire before you’re ready , and my guest Micala Quinn will help get you there by helping you frame out the right questions to ask, and give support in taking that next step with confidence. This episode has the potential to be a game-changer for a lot of listeners. Micala is the go-to...

Before we head off into our regularly scheduled podcasting, Kim and I wanted to leave you with what books have made it to our 2022 to be read (TBR) lists. Around here we take our booklist seriously - and this list is not a vanity list. It’s simply the books we’re most excited to carve out time to dig into in the new year. We can’t wait to hear what you’re most excited to read in 2022! Send us a me...

Are you in need of a little (or a big) dose of inspiration heading into the new year? Today Kim and I share some of the inspirational books that are closest to our hearts. From overcoming divorce and leaving an abusive relationship, to parenting a special needs child to surrender in living life by following your inner wisdom - these books have supported us as we’ve walked through these journeys an...

Kim and I are so excited to share today’s episode of the podcast with you! If you love spicy books, fantasy books, comfort reads, Hallmark movies, or if you just love books in general there's something in this episode for everyone! Pull out your headphones and hang out with us while we spill on our all-time favorite spicy reads. **A gentle reminder to look at trigger warnings on these books before...

Many of us start to think about upgrading (or setting) our systems up for success in the new year. As an Online Business Manager, this is an episode that is close to my heart. Today Kim and I share our favorite books about systems (and what systems books we don’t recommend). We cover systems for business, digital products, life, and learning - all in one jam-packed session! Books mentioned in toda...

Recently author Glennon Doyle Tweeted “I'm sorry I'm not really staring at you I'm staring at your book I don't know why but it's very important to me to know what every stranger on the earth is reading”. Today we’re coming in hot with another book talk mini-season episode for your December listening pleasure. Kim and I wanted to get nosy about what some of our favorite people were reading so we s...

In this special episode, I chat with the Julie Calcote Team about support, balance, and facing challenges as a virtual team. Get to know my operations specialist, Ellen Reyes; book twin and VA, Kimberly Weldin; and copywriter, Michelle Beers as they share an inside look at how our team operates together. They talk about their own experiences, struggles, and their perspectives on what makes a great...

Today is a special day - we are premiering our mini-season of Book Talk on the podcast! It’s a holiday here in the states so we wanted to share an episode you could take on a walk, bake some pies, or knit to with a cup of tea. In this podcast, Kim and I share the biggest hits (and a few misses) from our fiction reading this past year. From fantasy to spicy and empowered reads, we’ve been reading u...

Now that you’ve decided to host and publish your very own podcast, how do you find an amazing podcast manager? In this episode Stephanie Judice shares all her wisdom and expertise on backend podcast production and management, and her experience with serving clients, aligning your vision with your podcast, and monetizing mindfully. Her hot takes are going to be so valuable for online service provid...

Today, I’m chatting with the one and only Sarah Noked, founder of Sarah Noked OBM and OBM School. Sarah has trained thousands of aspiring online business managers and guided them with a proven framework to confidently and successfully transition into the online service space. Her mission is simple: to empower online entrepreneurs and online service providers to build thriving, profitable businesse...

Today, I'm jamming with Amber Kindler about building relationships and leaning into your zone of genius with a copywriter. She has recently grown her services to include a director of marketing offer where she helps strategize and implement all your content marketing. We chat about everything hiring a copywriter from rates and packages, goals and expectations while working with a copywriter, her u...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Mackenzie Mader to the Dreamer’s Manual Podcast to share her expertise in brand and web design and business success. She shares her journey in the online space and offers up valuable tips for clients and service providers in the design business. Mackenzie designed my website, and I have hired people from her course who have been a great representation of wh...

Today we’re going to get real with your money and your business with Callie and Krystal from Radical Profits Club. They are bookkeepers in the business of empowering small business owners to understand their numbers and take control of their financial future. Callie and Krystal specialize in supporting online entrepreneurs who are looking for a community that is over the status quo, want to take a...

I LOVE to come to the podcast and hang out with other business and launch managers. Today I get to spend time with Kerystyn and jam on the ways Online Business Managers serve their clients, and also give listeners a really valuable peek inside what we do, how we operate, and how an OBM can really change the game for online entrepreneurs. Kerystyn Williams is a talented project and launch manager w...

Do you aspire to become a consultant in your industry? OR maybe you’re motivated to hire the perfect consultant to partner with your business and come up with lasting solutions for your team. Maybe you’re just ready for some inspirational and valuable insights from a pro entrepreneur… On today’s episode of The Dreamer’s Manual , we take a deep dive into consulting from both the hiring and job-seek...