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Rebel EnergyRedefining Business Success Your Way with Courtney MarieEver feel like you're drowning in the "hustle harder" culture of online business? Today's episode is going to flip the script on what success really looks like - and trust me, it's not about grinding yourself into burnout!I sat down with Courtney, founder of Courtney Marie & Co., who went from charging $600 for her first website to helping clients crush $12K launches in a single day! But here's the thing- instead of scaling up to a massive agency (been there, done that with 7 team members!), she chose to scale DOWN to create a business that actually lets...2025-01-1541 minRebel EnergyFinding Your Power in Business, Fitness, and Motherhood with Channy SpeightsEver feel like you're stuck in survival mode, juggling motherhood, your health and the dream of building something bigger? Today's episode is going to show you it's possible to have it all - on your terms!I sat down with Channy Speights, who transformed from a struggling single mom to a successful online fitness coach. We get real about what it takes to build a business while rebuilding yourself. Whether you're a VA, fitness coach, or any woman feeling lost in the hustle - this episode will show you what's possible when you decide to bet on...2025-01-0850 minRebel EnergyFrom Adversity to Marketing Expert with Nino PingeraEver feel trapped in that soul-sucking 9-5, dreaming of building something of your own but scared to make the leap? Today's episode is going to light a fire under you!I'm sitting down with Nino Pingera, Founder and CEO of SFGL Marketing, who specializes in launching solopreneurs and online businesses to their full potential. From dropping out of high school at 15 to building a successful marketing agency while being an amazing dad to three young kids - Nino's journey proves that your past doesn't define your future.As an entrepreneur and opportunity creator, Nino has...2025-01-0135 minRebel EnergyBuild an Unforgettable Brand with Mallika MalhotraEver feel like you're stuck doing ALL the things in your business, trying to help everyone, and getting nowhere fast? You're not alone!Today I'm chatting with Mallika Malhotra, an absolute powerhouse brand strategist who's worked with massive brands like L'Oréal and Oil of Olay. After two decades in corporate advertising, she now helps women entrepreneurs build six-figure brands and become industry leaders (without the constant hustle or living on social media).Mallika opened up about her own journey from having what she calls a "junk drawer business" (doing photography, strategy, Instagram workshops - y...2024-12-1828 minRebel EnergyThe No-Fluff Approach to Selling with Sales Expert JT ThomasAre you still freaking out every time you need to sell your services? Breaking news - you're not alone. In this episode, I'm chatting with JT Thomas, a sales strategist and consultant who's been crushing it for 12 years and landing in the top 1% of every company he's worked for. He breaks down why so many of us get sweaty palms when it comes to asking for money and shares his no-BS approach to selling without feeling like a sleazy car salesman.You know those people who say "I'll just be so good at what I do that...2024-12-1123 minRebel EnergyThe Sh*t No One Tells You About Passive Income with Cash Flow Queen Mel AubertYou know those posts about "making money while you sleep"? Yeah, we're calling BS on that today. I had the most incredible conversation with self-proclaimed cashflow queen Mel Aubert (who I've literally known since my VA days!) about what it actually takes to build passive income that works.Mel's all about making money multiply by going ALL IN on a biz model that works harder than you. She shared her journey from selling $25 workout plans (with a hilarious PayPal typo story!) to building a freaking amazing 7-figure business that runs without her being glued to her laptop 24/7.2024-12-0436 minRebel EnergyCreating Content That Connects with Amy HagerAre you struggling to stand out online or feeling like your content just isn't hitting the mark? This episode is going to change how you think about marketing forever!I'm so excited to chat with Amy Hager, who's been crushing the marketing game since she was 9 years old (seriously - she used to get sponsors for her go-kart racing!). Now, as the Co-Founder of The Content Personality® Club and an Organic Marketing Mentor at Joyful Business Revolution™, she's helping service-based business owners worldwide create content that actually connects.In this episode, Amy breaks down why mos...2024-11-2730 minRebel EnergyMonetizing Your Expertise Without the BS with Katy MillerAre you a VA looking to expand your service offerings? Or maybe you've got clients asking about course creation but you're not sure how to help them package their expertise? Trust me, this episode is going to be pure gold for your service toolkit.This week, I'm talking with Katy Miller, founder of Miller Social and host of Katy Calls BS podcast. With her background in education, instructional design, and social media, Katy's journey wasn't a straight path (whose is?), but that's exactly what makes her the perfect person to help entrepreneurs (and the VAs who support...2024-11-2039 minRebel EnergyRelease Fear & Step Into Business Confidence with Angela MascuiulliAre you stuck in that perfectionism trap that's keeping you playing small? I've been there, constantly overthinking every move and afraid to really show up in my business.You all know how much I love bringing you fresh perspectives on business growth, and today's conversation completely opened my eyes to new possibilities! Angela Mascuiulli, host of the top-rated Good Enough Mompreneur podcast and certified confidence coach, is passionate about helping women break free from the stories that keep them playing small.Here's what you don't want to miss from this episode:Starting a business...2024-11-1333 minRebel EnergyDitching the 'Do It All' Mindset with Valerie RecoreHoly crap, moms - are you feeling like you need to do ALL the things? I get it. I just had a baby in June, and trying to balance my business with a newborn (plus my other kiddos) has been wild. And let's be honest - we're still expected to do everything moms did in the 60s and 70s, PLUS run a full-time business. Something's gotta give!That's why I loved chatting with Valerie Recore about ditching this "do it all" mindset that's burning us out. Valerie is a productivity coach and a Certified Fair P...2024-11-0635 minRebel EnergyCreating Your F*ck You Money with Nadine FowlerToday I am talking to Nadine Fowler, and holy shit - you're going to love her energy and f*ck yeah attitude about building a freedom-based business!Ever notice how so many people in the online space try to be everything to everyone? Nadine shares how she said f*ck that and niched down from day one, landing her first client within two weeks (with less than 100 followers!). If that's not a testament to the power of niching down, I don't know what is. Most new entrepreneurs are scared to get specific about who they serve. But...2024-10-3045 minRebel EnergyBuilding Confidence and Setting Boundaries with Kyrie BlaneyWelcome back to season 6 rebels! Today I am talking to Kyrie Blaney, the badass behind The Confident Mompreneur podcast and we’re talking all about building confidence and setting boundaries as a woman entrepreneur. Kyrie has been an entrepreneur her entire life, but really dove into the entrepreneurship world in 2019 when she started a nonprofit, while going to school as a nontraditional student. Today she is a podcaster, speaker, trainer and retreat host. She loves empowering women entrepreneurs to take their hardships and create meaningful businesses.Ready to shake things up? In this episode, we div...2024-10-2327 min
The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: Confidence, Mindset & Success for Mom Entrepreneurs99. How to Transition from 9-5 to Successful Mompreneur with Jade Elsberry, Virtual Assistant Coach and Host of Rebel Energy PodcastSend us a textJoin us on The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast as I sit down with Jade Elsberry, a Virtual Assistant Coach and podcast host dedicated to helping women unlock their full potential and transition from their 9-5 jobs to successful online businesses while providing for their families.Episode Highlights:- Jade shares her journey and passion for helping women transition from 9-5 jobs to successful online businesses.- The importance of mindset, with at least 50% of success coming from having the right mindset.- Jade's approach to sales...2024-03-1149 min
The Confident Mompreneur Podcast#92 Mastering Sales Mindset: Strategies for Success with Jade ElsberryWelcome to "The Confident Mompreneur Pod" with your host Kyrie, where we empower and inspire moms to thrive in the world of business, momhood, relationships, health and more. In this episode, we dive deep into the keys to unlocking unwavering confidence, particularly in the realms of sales, marketing, and mindset.
Join us as we sit down with special guest Jade to uncover the secrets to becoming a powerhouse in sales and marketing. We discuss the pivotal role of a confident mindset and how it can transform your business and your life. Discover how Jade transitioned from being...2024-01-0347 min
Unshakable Confidence with Kirsten TyrrelUnlocking Financial Freedom: How to Thrive as a Virtual Assistant from Home with Jade ElsberryDive into this insightful episode where we explore the empowering journey of Jade, a virtual assistant who transformed her career and life. From overcoming financial struggles and the challenges of motherhood to mastering the art of virtual assistance, Jade's story is a beacon of inspiration for anyone aspiring to achieve financial freedom and flexibility. Discover the secrets of becoming a successful VA, the importance of personal branding, and the art of balancing work with personal life. Whether you're considering a career as a VA or looking to scale your existing business, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and...2023-11-1632 minRebel EnergyNIKKI FAIN: Success in RSA and beyond!We've all been there, right? The endless reasons why kick-starting a business seems impossible, especially for us busy women. From wrangling kids and their activities to jobs that devour every minute, and families always on the move – it's a symphony of chaos!Sure, we totally get the 'crazy busy' life. But hold up, there's more to building a sustainable VA business.This week, we're catching up with the amazing Nikki Fain! She's the ultimate superwoman – a mama of two littles with a fire in her belly to conquer the VA world. And guess what? She's here...2023-11-1529 minRebel EnergyKRISTY TIESING | $4k in 4 calls with RSAIn just four calls, Kristy transformed her VA business, turning $4,000 into an inspiring success story. But that's not all – she's now closing the doors to her classroom, marking the end of an incredible journey.Kristy's path to success is one that resonates with many. As a single mother navigating the challenges of a recent divorce, she embarked on a journey of self-reconstruction. Today, she's not only rebuilt her life but also supports ideal clients through her unique experiences as a divorce and life coach.Kristy's remarkable journey in her business is a testament to her un...2023-11-0841 minRebel EnergySTACY MUENCH: Booked out with a waitlist and working full-timeStacy Muench | Marketing SpecialistStacy and I go way back as dear friends. After following my posts for a while, she decided she'd had enough of draining her finances on daycare.Being a mother of two, holding down a full-time job, and managing two businesses, Stacy exemplifies the kind of women I find truly inspiring to work with. She's a whirlwind of activity, undeterred by any obstacle, and her motivation led her to join RSA with a determination to hit the ground running.In this week's episode, you'll discover how...2023-11-0138 min
THE EMPOWERED WOMAN, Storytelling, Speaking, Brand Awareness, Business Growth, Marketing, SalesBuilding a successful Virtual Assistant Business with JADE ELSBERRYListen in as our special guest Jade Elsberry reveals how she left her 9-5 job and launched her own business. She shares the journey of her family's financial struggles that motivated her to make a leap of faith, leaving her steady job to establish a virtual assistant business. With sheer determination and an unyielding work ethic, Jade transformed her life in just eighteen months, overcoming countless hurdles and financial pressures. In this engaging chat, we explore the pivotal role of virtual assistants in business growth. Unraveling the fear of financial commitment when hiring a VA, we address...2023-10-2731 minRebel EnergyHALEY BENSON: $5K in 5 months after RSAHaley Benson: Business BestieHaley came to me during a time when she was on the lookout for ways to boost her income. Her goal? Just a couple of thousand extra bucks each month to tackle the credit card debt she'd taken on for her RSA investment. But guess what? In just five months after leaving RSA, Haley was consistently pulling in a cool $5,000 a month! That's right, folks! And here's the best part – now Haley's not just an income earner; she's a coach, and we've teamed up to launch an exciting new business together!Hol...2023-10-2534 minRebel EnergyKARA BUBOLZ: From 80 hour weeks & multiple jobs to $4500 in 14 weeks!Kara Bubolz: Marketing & Business StrategistKara started just like many of us, struggling to make her first payment. Despite her packed schedule, Kara prioritized her time and landed two clients within her first three weeks.She didn't stop there. Kara continued to work tirelessly, attend coaching calls, serve her clients, and grow her business. In just 14 weeks, she was earning $4,500 a month and had built her own team.And here's the kicker – she accomplished all of this while juggling four kids, three part-time jobs, and full-time school.Kara's journey is a te...2023-10-1828 minRebel EnergyKAT KURDZIEL: Journey to Scale 2 SummitKat Kurdziel: Social Media Manager & MentorIn this episode, we've got an incredible success story that's bound to inspire you. Imagine doubling and almost tripling your virtual assistant income in just 12 weeks – well, that's exactly what Kat did through our exclusive program, Scale to Summit. Kat started her journey with us after experiencing consistent $3k months as a virtual assistant. But she knew she had the potential to take her business to new heights. What was her secret sauce, you ask? In this episode we will dive into how we used solid foundations, connecting with ide...2023-10-1137 minRebel EnergyRENEE AUFDERMAUER: Said goodbye to her 9-5 after 6 weeks of RSARenee Aufdermauer: Virtual AssistantGet ready to meet the incredible Renee in this episode of the Rebel Energy podcast! She waved goodbye to her 9-5 job and embraced the thrilling world of being a virtual assistant, all while juggling the demands of home life. Join us for a heartwarming chat with Renee as she spills the tea on her journey, including the moment she decided to take that leap of faith! In just a mind-blowing 6 weeks with her coach, Renee not only said "see ya later" to her office gig but also did something truly...2023-10-0443 minRebel EnergyASHLEI CLOWERS: Teacher to Full-Time VA in 8 weeksAshlei Clowers: Virtual Assistant Coach + SEO CopywriterAshlei's journey with RSA is like a whirlwind romance with success! In just 8 WEEKS, she said "adios" to her 9-5 grind, all while juggling the epic task of raising four awesome kids and rocking her full-time gig as a teacher.We've got to give it up for Ashlei because she's the kind of client that makes us jump for joy! She's a one-woman powerhouse: self-motivated, fiercely determined, a top-notch problem-solver, and an all-around achiever extraordinaire. We are so grateful to be a part of her journey and keep...2023-09-2757 minRebel EnergyLAUREN WERTH: $0 to $1500 in 3 weeks!Lauren Werth: Virtual AssistantLauren started her virtual assistant business in January of this year, and let me tell you, her journey has been nothing short of amazing! Initially, she had some reservations about joining Rock Solid Academy, mainly because of the investment. But we decided to sprinkle a bit of magic dust by reserving her spot with a delightful deposit, and guess what? We threw in a fantastic bonus call with her coach, Mary! Now, brace yourself for this fabulous twist – from that bonus call (even before officially joining the RSA fam), she became a b...2023-09-2025 minRebel EnergyKERI BAKER: From 80hrs/$3k to 30hrs/$6kKeri Baker: Marketing Strategist & CopywriterKeri's journey with Rock Solid Academy (RSA) was a delightful rollercoaster of transformation! Initially, she was a tad skeptical about investing in RSA, but destiny had something special in store for her. One random Friday, Jade ran a promotional discount on RSA and without missing a beat, Keri leaped into action, eager to embrace the adventure. She was overwhelmed and in need of someone to guide her in her business.RSA became her compass, pointing her toward two remarkable revelations: a total makeover of her money mindset and the incredible...2023-09-1351 minRebel EnergyRebel Energy Season 5Rebel Energy is back for a fifth season!This season we will be showcasing some past RSA clients and sharing their stories with you in hopes that you will be inspired to take the leap and start your own virtual assistant business.Welcome back, Rebels!2023-09-1301 minRebel EnergyHot Seat Coaching with Sara LaffertyThis episode is very special because I’ve never done a hot seat coaching before. You’re in for a treat! I’m going to visit with my RSA client Sara who is really motivated to get her business up and going and I’m hoping you can relate to where she is right now.We’ll cover prospecting, objections in the discovery call, and refining her niche. If you’ve been on the fence about joining Rock Solid Academy, I hope this hot seat coaching session gives you a good idea of what it’s like to work with m...2023-08-0947 minRebel EnergyUp-Level Your Client Experience with Ellyse ColsonI’m so excited to visit with Ellyse Colson today about building consistent income and a sustainable business without having to constantly be bringing in new clients. Ellyse began as a virtual assistant and soon learned that by chasing the income goal, she was neglecting her clients - and ⅔ of them left.We’ll cover a lot of aspects of the client experience, including:Scope creepCommunicationNiching down and finding your expertiseSetting expectationsMost importantly, set yourself up for success, not failure. Make things easy for yourself and make things as simple as possible.Conn...2023-08-0234 minRebel EnergyCrafting Your Client ExperienceWhen planning this season, I took a poll of the top 5 struggles y’all are having in your Virtual Assistant businesses, and I’ve saved the best for last! One of the most important things you have to think about as a business owner is the client experience. Every client goes through 3 phases: pre-client, current client, and renewal. It starts when they first encounter you and your content, and the relationship builds from there. You will need to manage their expectations throughout the process, help them feel welcome and supported, and make sure that they’re leaving your co...2023-07-2618 minRebel EnergySlime-Free Sales with Willow ShanksToday I’m visiting with Willow Shanks, a sales and affiliate marketing coach, and she’s here to teach us all about sales. It’s very common for newer entrepreneurs to feel nervous about seeming sleazy or slimy about sales, but we’re going to debunk some myths!Some rules of sales that we’ll explore today:Sales is serviceSales are about them, not you!Willingness to give and be generous - but don’t work for free!Red flag (you’ll have to listen to know what that means!)If you come into every sales co...2023-07-1931 minRebel EnergyUsing FOMO To Your AdvantageOne of my favorite things to talk about is marketing & sales. Before I get into the techniques I use in my business and with my clients, first you need to be totally clear on who your ideal client is. If you need a refresher on how to really nail that down, I did a deep dive way back in Season 1 Episode 3: Finding Your Sweet Spot. A few of the top strategies I use in my business are:Creating FOMO (fear of missing out)Everything is content! You can use anything from your life in your marketing.2023-07-1219 minRebel EnergyPricing For Your Value with Jade JemmaToday we’re going deeper into pricing with my guest Jade Jemma, former corporate sales strategist turned entrepreneur sales strategist and trainer. The big difference in shifting from working for herself instead of a corporate setting was the urge to discount her services because of a potential client’s money story. What she found was that if someone really wanted to invest, they would find the money.Listen in as I pick Jade’s brain about pricing when it comes to:Frugality mindsetROIComparisonsBeing “bad” at sellingSales is service. There are people out there that need...2023-07-0537 minRebel EnergyPricing 101I bet this sounds familiar. Back when I started my VA business, I decided to charge an hourly rate a little lower than the 9-5 job I had just left. Honest to God, my thought process was that I was greedy to charge more because I was so blessed to be able to work from home and save on daycare expenses. There were a few problems with that logic. It didn’t account for:OverheadTaxesGuaranteed hoursFees for job sitesThe market value for my skillsYour job as an online business owner is to show the...2023-06-2822 minRebel EnergyHuman Design and Your Energetic DNA with Adina KrollToday I’m going to visit with Adina Kroll about what Human Design is and how it affects your life and your business. There are a few different types, and within each there are lots of variations of how people tend to deal with things like decision making, working with people, and taking instructions.We often get in our own way by allowing conditioning and limiting beliefs run our lives, but everything can be a lot simpler when you know why your brain works the way it does.Connect with Adina >>> https://adinakroll.com...2023-06-2129 minRebel EnergyThe 4 Things You Need To Know About Your Ideal ClientOne of the biggest struggles that people have when it comes to their virtual assistant business is knowing who their ideal clients are. Get ready to take notes because we’re working through that today!What type of business do they have?What type of characteristics do you look for in a partnership?How much profit are you wanting to make?How to reach out to themThere will be some ideal clients that don’t tick every box, but some of these will be a deal breaker. When you’re writing your copy, you have to be s...2023-06-1417 minRebel EnergyBuilding Your Marketing Team with Amy HagerAs online business owners, there comes a time when we may want to hire some help for a facet of our business that is taking too much time and energy. The problem is that sometimes, business owners will hire people that are similar to themselves, which results in tension and disappointment.What needs to happen instead is to hire people that are strong in areas where you are weak. We’re not all good at everything. Hire team members whose strengths complement yours, not overlap yours. Today’s guest, Amy Hager, has a brilliant approach to building your...2023-06-0727 minRebel EnergyAll Things ContentWhy is it so important to create social content consistently? It really comes down to the KLT - the Know, Like & Trust factor with your audience. Content is the way that they can get to know you, who you are, what you do, what it’s like to work with you, and build trust with them to hopefully move them into being a client.That said, content creation isn’t easy for everyone. Not everyone has gone through the journalism and writing classes that I have, for example. The important thing is to find the hook - the...2023-05-2420 minRebel EnergyBack To BasicsThe whole purpose of this podcast is to inspire women to do more and to be more, and to face the fear of being that rebel and doing something different from what your friends and family expect you to do. We are changing the generational wealth and we are changing our own stories to inspire our children and their children. In Season 4, we're gonna be expanding a little bit on who we're working with. We're gonna be talking to other badass women outside of the VA industry, but they are online business owners themselves, so it's going t...2023-05-1510 minRebel EnergyBuilding a Business Without a Support System with MaryMary was laid off from her corporate job during the C19 pandemic and decided to open her own wedding and event venue with her mother and two friends. She was drawn to the virtual assistant (VA) world after seeing Jessica Hawk's TikTok and decided to launch her own VA business in October 2021, and her background in graphic design helped her to succeed in her venture.Mary knew she wanted to invest in her business, but wasn't sure how to go about it. She found me in mid-November and didn't require much convincing. Mary was doing all the...2023-03-2924 minRebel EnergyInside My ShellIn middle and high school, I was picked on mercilessly by my classmates. I had gotten a horrible haircut that made my already somewhat large nose much more obvious. They had awful nicknames for me, and I learned how to grow a thick skin. That served me well in the military, but it also inspired me to teach my kids to do better.Everything we do has a ripple effect to everyone around us. We’re not all made to hold the same job for 30 years, and as a society we need those. If that’s not you...2023-03-2221 minRebel EnergyGetting Out Of Your Own WaySo many of you have reached out to me since last week’s episode and I truly appreciate all of you. I see you and your struggles and it was very brave and it meant a lot.In this episode I’m going to flip the script a little bit towards my clients and how we work together to overcome the internal struggles when it comes to our own businesses and our own lives. I’m talking about money mindset, perfectionism, self-sabotage, and imposter syndrome, to name a few.I’ll talk about 2 clients I have and...2023-03-1521 minRebel EnergyShowing Up No Matter WhatThis season has been about resilience and fortitude, and doing what you need to do even when life throws you curve balls. So many women come to me having gone through a major upheaval like a breakup or divorce, or there’s been a family death, or they’re just tired of the mundane and have had an epiphany that they are done with the 9-5 grind. In this episode I’ll share some of their stories (with fake names) so you can see just how empowering investing in yourself can be.These women have changed their lives...2023-03-0825 minRebel EnergyLoss and ResilienceCONTENT NOTE: In this episode I will talk about loss, specifically miscarriage. It’s a difficult topic for sure, but the experience was a very important element to how I’ve gotten where I am today.I had never planned to get pregnant at 22. Looking back now, I was just a baby myself. Regardless, after that I had everything planned out. My then-husband and I decided to wait until I had finished my degree to try for another baby and I had it planned to the day when I would get pregnant so that I wasn’t huge i...2023-03-0122 minRebel EnergyEnvisioning the Finish LineA very common mistake I see in marketing and messaging is giving waaaaaaay too much information. People who are asking questions don’t need a wall of word vomit - that’ll get you ghosted. You don’t need to jam-pack your modules just to prove that you are a wealth of information because you will overwhelm them.Do your market research! Learn who your people are, what they need, and how they want to be talked to. Don’t try to be a jack of all trades, or try to learn all the things without implementation.Whe...2023-02-2221 minRebel EnergyIt Can Be Lonely at the TopAs you climb the ladder of success, and as you progress in the personal growth required to grow your business, people who don’t understand will fall away. That doesn’t mean that relationships will be imploding left and right, but as you release the people pleasing and get better with setting boundaries, it will become clear who your people are.As I get more comfortable with speaking my mind, I’ve had to get used to a much smaller circle of people, but the friends I do have are 100% in my corner. I think that when I shar...2023-02-1524 minRebel EnergyMy First HatersI grew up in a small town, which I love. However, in a small town, everyone knows everyone and their business. When I started sharing about my success with my business, some small town haters that I went to school with came out of the woodwork and really showed their true colors. Unfortunately, that included some people that I had been really close with, and that hurt.While my haters were busy bashing “pyramid schemes,” (which had nothing to do with my business anyway), I was developing myself, my business, and paying my own bills. My tax retu...2023-02-0821 minRebel EnergyI Can Overcome AnythingIn this episode I’ll look back at 17 year old Jade who joined the military, left home, got married at 18, then divorced by 20 and had to start over with absolutely nothing. At the time, I didn’t know what a disaster my first marriage would be. There were all types of abuse and when we divorced, I was left with no money, no home, no car, and very few clothes. My parents did help make sure I had the essentials, but they didn’t bail me out and I’m actually grateful for that. Having to pull myself up from not...2023-02-0123 minRebel EnergyBouncing Back From Rock BottomAfter I gave my marriage one more year and hired my VA coach, my business took off and I was able to finish with a 6 figure year. At the same time, I was in the process of leaving my husband and avoiding my depression by diving into work. I later signed up for Voxer access with a coach that had no idea where my business was and convinced me that building passive offers was the answer - and it wasn’t.I hit rock bottom for a second time. I wasn’t showing up the way I had...2023-01-2625 minRebel EnergyThe Real Reason Why I Hired a VA CoachCONTENT NOTE: This episode includes detailed descriptions of domestic abuse and alcohol addiction.I invested in a VA coach to provide for my kids and myself, yes, but the real reason was a lot bigger than that. In this episode I’ll go into more detail about what I endured at the hands of my ex-husband, how I was finally able to leave, and how I made it possible to scale my little virtual assistant business into a career I’m passionate about that allows me a comfortable lifestyle with my children. Hiring a VA coach was the...2023-01-2622 minRebel EnergyWhen Self Development Becomes Self LiberationWelcome back and Happy New Year! I want Season 3 to be a lot more personal and vulnerable. I want to talk about the hard lessons, abuse, trauma, and lies that I’ve endured and how I’ve turned them into a successful business and better myself.CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains talk of miscarriage, spousal abuse, and alcohol use.My marriage was never a good one. I stayed in it for 10 long years, suffering through a miscarriage, abuse, and alcoholism. I became convinced that I was the problem, and that I was wanting too much. I ha...2023-01-2520 minRebel EnergyManaging Boundaries With ClientsSomething I struggled with a lot as a new VA was that I was addicted to people pleasing. Maybe that sounds familiar. I’m in recovery now and it’s better, but I had to learn some hard lessons to get there.Something I often see with my Rock Solid Academy clients is that the clients they land don’t really understand what to do with a VA and aren’t really ready for one. Your job is to complete tasks delegated to you… you are not a business coach.Sometimes clients don’t understand that the pro...2022-11-3023 minRebel EnergyHow To Market YourselfThis is probably my favorite thing I do in my business. Get ready to take some notes!One thing I hear a lot is, “I’m a brand new virtual assistant. Who’s going to want to hire me?” The trick is that you have transferable skills from previous jobs and those count. Don’t say you’re a brand new VA - say you’ve been doing VA tasks for the last 10 or whatever years, and have recently decided to go out on your own.When you showcase work for your first client, talk about their jo...2022-11-2318 minRebel EnergyCreating Content Your Clients NeedIt’s not enough to just show up and post occasionally and expect ideal clients to fall into your lap. There are some myths around content creation that I’m going to bust today. The post itself isn’t going to do all the work for you. You will still need to put in the work, build that rapport, and get to know any leads that come in. You also need to show up consistently in order to get in front of people, and batching content is a great way to streamline that process.Yes, you wil...2022-11-1621 min