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The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah NokedA Day in the Life of OBM Julie Calcote: From Corporate Chaos to Calm Behind the CEOWhat does it really take to transition from a decade in the legal world to running a successful OBM agency—while raising a family and prioritizing your values?In this episode of The OBM Show (also available on YouTube), I sit down with Julie Calcote, Accredited OBM, founder of Julie Calcote OBM Services, and a beloved mentor inside OBM School. Julie shares her journey from working behind the scenes in law offices to building a thriving business that gives her more space, purpose, and presence—both at work and at home.Julie first entered the onli...2025-04-1520 min
The Dreamer's ManualEase, Automation and Marketing [Summer Edition] with Jackie EllisAs we ease into summer, sometimes that means new schedules and shifted priorities for our businesses. Today, my guest Jackie talks about how she runs her online business during the summer with kids at home and what automation she sets up in her business to nurture her audience while not being tied to her desk 24/7.If you haven't met her yet, Jackie Ellis is a Digital Marketing Strategist who helps busy online entrepreneurs grow profitable, joyful businesses through killer copywriting + marketing. As the owner of a mom-led digital marketing agency, she’s committed to helping fe...2023-05-1635 minThe Dreamer's ManualBoost Your Business & Authority From In Person Events with Marsha BatteeHave you ever dreamed of hosting in-person events? Whether for your business or your hobby (knitting retreat anyone?), in-person events can be a powerful way to showcase your expertise and deepen your impact.Today our guest is Marsha Battee. She is an event planning strategist and coach for visionary entrepreneurs who want to create awe-inspiring experiences for their clients. From ideation to day-of execution, Marsha is an expert in all aspects of development and management, whether it’s a small, intimate retreat or a high-end multi-day conference.Most recently, she hosted the 1st...2023-05-0949 minThe Dreamer's ManualA Love Letter to My MentorsMy mentors have had such a profound impact on my journey of building an online business. Today we are talking about why a mentor can be a powerful help in your entrepreneurship journey, what makes a mentor a good fit for you, and some personal stories about how my mentors have helped shift my mindset and grow my business.Links You'll Love:Free: Dream Team Starter KitMy website: www.juliecalcote.comNo Sweat SOPs & Pitches to RichesInstagram: juliecalcoteobmTikTok: @juliecalcote2023-04-2709 minThe Dreamer's ManualWeekending: Fiction Books, AI, and a Fancy Year UpdateI'm back with another fun episode of weekending!This week I give an update on my fiction reads for 2023 (so many good books this year!), an update on my "Fancy" year and how it's influenced me lately, and a quick chat about AI and how I'm using it so far in my business.Books:The Wings of Serpent and Night by Carissa Broadbent (Kindle Unlimited)Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez (Audiobook)Umbra King by Jamie ApplegateDaughter of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Mallis (Book 1/5)2023-04-2426 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Recover From "Bad" Clients: A Pep Talk + A PlanIf you've been in business long enough you've had this experience. You take on a client who seems like a great fit only for things to go downhill.Virtual work can be isolating and especially so when things aren't going well. Sprinkle a little shame into the mix and it's easy to get really off track.Today we're discussingThe 3 steps to take when you have a client relationship turn sour How to lower the odds of this type of thing ever happening again in your businessAnd how to recover2023-04-1822 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Use Podcasts to Grow Your Email List with Allison NitcheHave your or your clients thought about using podcasts to grow your email list?Today Allison is sharing how to increase your trust and connection with your audience so you can grow your email list using podcasts! We dive into so many things related to online business and podcasts including:The importance of having a purpose for your podcastThe role of a Podcast Manger in your businessHow to stay consistent in your podcast episode productionHow a podcast can grow your email listHow many freebies should you have And...2023-04-1233 minThe Dreamer's Manual7 Ways to Improve Your Chances of a YES on a Cold PitchSending out a cold pitch can be nerve-wracking! But there are things you can do to improve your chances of success on a cold pitch and that's what we're talking about today on the podcast.If you want to spend time growing your audience, increasing your sales, and showing your expertise in your business then using a borrowed audience can get a great way to do that! But anyone who has spent time and care building listeners or followers is also going to be very protective of that audience.Today I'm digging deeper...2023-04-0511 minThe Dreamer's Manual5 Podcast Trends that Will Impact the Way You Do Business in 2023The last few years have been challenging for many people around the world and more than ever turned to online and virtual spaces to stay connected. The online business world was no exception. I like to pay attention to trends because often you can see patterns of bigger wants, needs, and solutions for your ideal clients and your business in these trends.In this episode, we're talking about hot trends for podcasts in 2023 and their impact on the online business space in general. We talk about:...2023-03-2814 minThe Dreamer's ManualWeekending: Online bullies, personal style, and tramp stampsTrigger Warning: Today we're talking about online bullying and people who've had thoughts of suicide or been told to commit suicide by other people online. If you would like to skip this part of the episode you can start at minute 12:35.Today's podcast is more of a personal one that includes conversations I've been having with friends IRL. In this episode we discuss:Anonymous online bullies and trolls AND real-life consequences The trend of accountability in social mediaHow to find your personal styleWhy authenticity matters The comfort of recycled trends (including tattoos)2023-03-2324 minThe Dreamer's ManualPlan With Me 2023: Behind the Scenes SeriesLet's plan together!Something Ithat comes up a lot in Q&As and DMs is how I break down things when planning (reverse engineering goals) and how I use ClickUp to keep these things organized.Well, today on the podcast we're doing both!I'm walking you through my next 8-week sprint from goal setting, to breaking those goals down into smaller pieces, and tips and tricks I use to get and keep myself motivated.And as a bonus, if you're on my e-mail newsletter list...2023-03-2123 minThe Dreamer's Manual5 Ways to Use Audio In Your Online BusinessYou know in this community we love an authentic content and customer delivery strategy!Whether:You want to highlight a different learning style Talking things out is the way you like to teach Or your ideal customer is always on the go there are SO many great reasons why you will want to use more audio in your business.In this podcast episode, I'm sharing 5 ways you can use audio in 2023 - and only one of them includes social media.Links You'll Love:Episode: Year in Podcasting2023-03-1411 minThe Dreamer's ManualWhy I Stopped Time Blocking and What I Do NowTime blocking can be an amazing and supportive planning technique and I still recommend it for certain people.The way I had been planning shifted during the pandemic and the way I'm planning now feels helps me feel productive and is supportive of my life and the ways that I like to work.Today I'm breaking down:When to use time blocking in your life and businessThe benefits of time blockingHow I knew it was time to make a change to a new way of daily and weekly planningWhat planning techniques I'm using and...2023-03-0718 minThe Dreamer's ManualOnline Customer Service 101 with Katrina Scarlett: Part 2How connected is your business to your customers? Do you provide a top-notch customer experience or is there room for improvement?My guest on today's episode is Katrina Scarlett. This is part 2 of our discussion about creating top-notch customer experiences in your online business. Katrina comes from over a decade in the luxury hospitality industry and has combined that high-touch experience with the tech of the online space to create a powerful mix of support for online business owners.Online business owners and customers talk - what...2023-03-0229 minThe Dreamer's ManualUplevel Your Client & Customer Experience with Katrina Scarlett: Part 1How connected is your business to your customers? Do you provide a top-notch customer experience or is there room for improvement?My guest on today's episode is Katrina Scarlett. She comes from over a decade in the luxury hospitality industry and has combined that high-touch experience with the tech of the online space to create a powerful mix of support for online business owners.Online business owners and customers talk - what they say is up to you. Katrina teaches us how to connect authentically and improve the customer experience in your...2023-02-2838 minThe Dreamer's ManualUnleash the Power of Your Business Data with Kiva SladeNobody says, “ I want less freedom,” when they're starting or growing their business. But many entrepreneurs are missing out on key opportunities to build time and decision freedom because they are avoiding the numbers. Yep, understanding your business data can be challenging, but it's crucial for making informed decisions that lead to growth and success. And we’re bringing even more solutions to help get you unstuck. In this episode, we're excited to welcome Analytics and Operations Consultant, Kiva Slade, who will help us demystify and address our numbers realistically, bring clarity to Google Analytics 4, and unlock the pow...2023-02-2158 minThe Dreamer's ManualAuthentically Create Connection in Your Online Business With Becky BrunnerToday we're excited to share a repeat guest - Becky Brunner! One thing I've heard since the beginning of 2023 is how many people are craving connection. Whether that's in your personal life or it extends to your online business life and community, I'm seeing people really digging into all that community has to offer.Becky is an expert at community. She is a value-driven, adventure-loving, team culture strategist who works with female-owned businesses and their teams to get them connecting on a level beyond just “work.” Today we dig into:Do...2023-02-1431 minThe Dreamer's ManualGrowing & Marketing Your Podcast in 2023 With Kayla WellsDo you:Have a podcastWant to start a podcast in 2023Have clients who have a podcast Want to market your business organically in 2023If any of those apply to you, you're in luck friend! Today on the podcast our guest is Kayla Wells. Kayla is a powerful podcast manager and marketing mastermind and she's spilling all those secrets she gives to her paid clients to our community.Kayla has such a relatable story on how she came to work from home and for herself: Kayla is a lifelong learner...2023-02-0746 minThe Dreamer's ManualBookTalk: Our Favorite Books of 2022 with Kim WeldinIt's here! We love online business and we love reading so every few months the podcast listeners indulge us by letting us share all the things we're reading - loving and hating!In this episode, Kim and I share our favorite fiction and non-fiction reads of 2022. Our lists are small but mighty. Stayed tuned for book reviews and butter balls!The Links You're Looking For:House of Earth and Blood, Crescent City book one by Sarah J. MaasHouse of Sky and Breath...2023-01-3134 minThe Dreamer's ManualAn Honest and Real Social Media Growth Strategy for 2023 with Kim WeldinIt's 2023 and today we're diving in to how you can grow your social media channels while being authentic, strategic, and NOT burning out!Meet Kim Weldin! Kim is a wife, mother, and online entrepreneur who has a passion for helping "momprenuers" succeed. She specializes in helping other momprenuers optimize their social media and Pinterest content in order to grow their audience, drive traffic to their website, and generate sales. Today we're talking about:how to effectivly batch your contentif you should be using video in your social mediathe role of a personal niche in...2023-01-2444 minThe Dreamer's ManualPersonal Update: Clearing Digital Clutter + Following Joy In Your BusinessWelcome and happy 2023 to our podcast dreamer's family!Today on the podcast I'm spilling the beans on where we've been the last few weeks including:why I trashed my last podcast episode for the first time ever, how I manifested a word of the year even though I didn't want one, and the TikTok hack that led to a big epiphany for my life and business!Links you might be looking for: Sprint Planning Podcast EpisodeFree: Dream Team Starter KitMy...2023-01-1018 minThe Dreamer's ManualLead with your Values: Actionable Steps to Confidently Serve Clients with Lindsay WhiteMany online business owners get their start in the corporate world before they set out to become entrepreneurs. It's a place where we can learn some great skills, but we can also develop a faulty perception of how valuable our talents truly are when we’re playing by somebody else’s rules. My guest Lindsay White left her corporate job in 2019 and set out to create a freelance business that was able to not only replace her corporate salary but exceed it, all while giving her the flexibility to work exactly how she wanted to work. Now she’s...2022-12-0634 minThe Dreamer's ManualPlanning Your Most Authentic New Year Yet [Behind the Scenes of Julie Calcote OBM]We're back with another behind-the-scenes episode!You guys have loved when I break down the inner workings of my own business so today we're bringing you behind the scenes of how I plan (or don't for a new year). In this episode we talk about:What I do before I ever start planning for a new yearThe questions I ask myself as I reflect on the past yearHow I plan for the new year And what I do if I absolutely have no enthusiasm for new year's planning I...2022-11-2925 minThe Dreamer's ManualBook Talk: Fall Reads and Winter TBR with Kim WeldinIt might be turkey time, but Kim and I are BACK!We decided that during this holiday season, we would surprise you with a bonus episode all about what we’re reading, what we’ve read, and very importantly, what we’re excited to read!ENTER: Our Fall Reads + Winter TBRIf you’re anything like us, during the holiday season, we love to listen to podcasts, episodes, or audiobooks that aren’t so…”businessy.”So, why not join us?As usual, there...2022-11-2457 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Grow and Protect Your Business During Down Times with Sarah NokedShe's back! Our friend Sarah Noked is back and sharing about a topic I know is on many of our minds - what impact will a recession have on our business AND how to protect and grow our business in all types of economic climates.If you haven't yet met Sarah, she is the founder of Sarah Noked OBM. Her mission is simple: to empower online Entrepreneurs and Online Service Providers to build thriving, profitable businesses with the help of streamlined systems, marketing automation, and a winning team.Sarah is...2022-11-2251 minThe Dreamer's ManualEmbrace Ease in your Business by Streamlining your Client Processes with Shay HowardWhen it comes to our businesses, processes and systems might not be everybody’s love language. But that’s why we have this amazing community of online service providers to lean on to create the clarity and ease in our business that helps us thrive. I had the opportunity to chat with fellow OBM Shay Howard in October, and I loved learning about her story, and how it informed her perspectives in her service-based business. Shay is a mom and wife who lives in Northern Colorado. She left her career as a high school...2022-11-1746 minThe Dreamer's ManualThings that will actually save you REAL timeFriends, 2023 will be here before we know it! Wouldn’t you like to start the new year with a new rhythm or pattern that saves your time and sanity? Yes please!In today’s episode, I am sharing concrete ideas that you can take and successfully implement into your life. These ideas and strategies will save you time not only in your business, but your personal life as well! From using time saving hacks at home to business automations that will give you SO many hours back to your day, this episode is so timely and n...2022-11-1525 minThe Dreamer's ManualVirtual Team Gift List: Our Best Ideas for 2022 with Kim WeldinDo you have a virtual team or co-workers and you're not sure what to gift them this holiday season? Today on the podcast Kim and I share our favorite gift ideas for the people that support you all year long. We've covered ideas for all budgets and even added some non-gift ideas too!Links:Find me on Instagram or at my website: www.juliecalcote.comConnect with Kim on InstagramCheck out Kim's Etsy store for amazing social media templates HEREPodcast Links:Pomodoro Timer...2022-11-0837 minThe Dreamer's ManualShould you start a podcast? One Year of the Podcast + Behind the ScenesHave you thought about starting a podcast? Or have you considered being a guest on podcasts to grow your business? Today on the show I'm breaking down what one year of running and growing a podcast has looked like behind the scenes - and things to consider if you want to do the same thing!The fun, connections, and marketing the Dreamer's Manual podcast has brought into my business has been an incredible journey - and one that I'm so grateful for. The podcast has also given me some unexpected gifts like stepping...2022-11-0117 minThe Dreamer's ManualBeware: 8 Red Flags When Hiring OnlineToday on the podcast I'm digging into the 8 red (and yellow) flags I see most often in virtual hiring - both what they are and how what steps to take if you see these things come up when your hiring a team.Whether you're thinking of hiring someone for your business or you want to know how to show up better for your own sales calls, this episode has something for you.When I started by business online after having my second child, I started to break down and document my hiring process:...2022-10-2514 minThe Dreamer's ManualRant: Social Media, Insecurity & Building a BusinessAs someone who grew up before the age of Instagram and Facebook I sometimes still have a love/hate relationship with social media.Where I fall most days is a gratitude for the connection, opportunities, entertainment, and education I find online. BUT that doesn't mean that there aren't seasons where it feels hard.Today on the podcast we're diving into what happens when social media makes us feel more bad than good and what to do about it.Links mentioned in this episode:2022-10-1816 minThe Dreamer's ManualJulie's NO ListI'm feeling called in this season to simplify, and declutter (physically and with my time). No matter how busy the day is, if I was doing what I most wanted to do, I feel happy and content. I believe staying aligned with your values by knowing what things don't fit into your life and business will not only bring you happiness but protect you from stress and burnout.When you say No to something you are making room for more of what brings you joy. I was inspired by Kate Northrup's No list to create one of...2022-10-1121 minThe Dreamer's ManualLIVE: Making Your Service Based Business Visible with Sarah NokedDo you feel like you're wasting your time chasing the ever-changing trends in social media?Do you have a simple, authentic plan you execute monthly to bring a steady stream of leads into your business?This week, Sarah Noked and I sat down inside of her Confident OBM Facebook Community to talk about this and so much more around our personal journey with visibility + a Q&A at the end.Important Links:The Confident OBM CommunityOBM School: Visibility WorkshopSarah's free OBM Starter...2022-10-0746 minThe Dreamer's ManualEnneagram in Action: Using the Enneagram in Your Life and Business with Karissa HarrisonThe Enneagram is one of my favorite tools to gain insight into what motivates and influences us! I love learning how to apply it so we can strengthen our connections with each other, and learn how to support others in the way that’s most helpful for them. In this episode of The Dreamer’s Manual podcast, I dig into all of this with my guest, Karissa Harrison, an Enneagram expert, who shares her wisdom about how anyone can use The Enneagram as a resource in our personal + professional lives. Whether you’re an Enneagram enthusia...2022-10-0440 minThe Dreamer's ManualBuilding a Binge-able Brand with Nikki ArensmanHow do you feel about your brand? I’ve been saving this guest interview all summer, and I’m so excited to share it with you now! If you’re intrigued by all things branding, this episode is for you!Today Nikki shares the fundamental things you must have in place with your branding so you’re positioned appropriately for your ideal client to find you and buy from you, how to build a brand strategy, how to balance your personal style with your brand style - and so much more!My guest, Nikki Arensman, is an exp...2022-09-2752 minThe Dreamer's ManualBookTalk: What We Read (and Loved) This Summer + Fall TBR Reading ListIt's been a long hot summer and Kim and I knocked out a big list of summer reads! Some we loved and some we hated...In this episode, we share what books we read these past few months and what we plan to read for the next three months. We consumed a whole lotta fiction, a few non-fiction and some great audiobooks for those times when we need to read on the go!Kim's Books:What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods & Adelaide ForrestRuthless Creatures (Book 1) and Carnal...2022-09-201h 02The Dreamer's ManualBuild an Emergency Proof Business with Kaci Ackerman: How to Prepare for the UnexpectedHave you ever wondered what would happen to your business if life threw you an unexpected curve ball (or 10)? That’s exactly what happened to Kaci as she was diagnosed with and treated for cancer, had emergency surgery, got married, and moved out of state all in the beginning of 2021!Systems quite literally saved her business, and in this episode, she generously shares the strategies and resources she has learned to support other service providers.In less than 2 years, Kaci went from dental office manager, to being furloughed during the early days of Covid 19, to ru...2022-09-1355 minThe Dreamer's ManualPlanning Q4 with Ease to Have the Best Start in 2023Does talking about Q4 of this year fill you with excitement or dread?Today on the podcast I'm talking about how to start thinking about and planning for the last quarter of the year - even if you didn't start the year with massive goals or you did but want to throw your goals out of the window of a speeding train.If we can slow down to take an assessment of where we're at and ask ourselves some important questions we can pay it forward and set ourselves up for massive...2022-09-0610 minThe Dreamer's ManualBehind the Scenes at Julie Calcote OBM: Our Fall 2022 Sprint & Q4 PlansOne thing that's true for me as an OBM and as a person is that I love to hear about peoples' processes. Their behind-the-scenes moments. How they decided to do this vs. that. And their future dreams (and how that played out in reality).Today on this bonus episode of the podcast I'm pulling back the curtain and talking about how we plan and execute our internal projects, what we have in store for the next 8 weeks, and how I'm thinking about and preparing my business for quarter 4 of 2022.I'll be back soon with an...2022-09-0114 minThe Dreamer's Manual6 Tips to Get You Hired for the Job you WantWhile I'm a big believer that things always work out the way they're supposed to I also believe in taking proactive action while working towards my dreams.Today on the podcast I'm taking all of my experience hiring employees and contractors online and offline and sharing 6 tips for improving your chances of getting hired for the job you want.Have you applied for jobs you really wanted only to not get an interview? It's happened to all of us. Thankfully, there are little things that you can tweak that will get you...2022-08-3015 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Have Tough ConversationsWhether you've been in business a day or years one of the constants is that you'll need to have some tough conversations from time to time.This could be with a client, your team members, a team you're in charge of leading, or a fellow business owner.These include:Raising your pricesLetting go of a clientA team member not holding up their end of the contract and more!In this episode, I break down when and where to have these conversations, what to say and how...2022-08-2316 minThe Dreamer's ManualMaximize Your Freedom with Systems: Start TodayThis is an episode close to my heart as an Online Business Manager (OBM). I have the privilege of getting to talk to online business owners every day and let's get real - at the worst, they can be overwhelmed and burnt out - and that's heartbreaking! At the least, most of us need support to streamline the things we do on a regular basis and it's those systems that buy us time back in our life and our business.Today I'm sharing the systems every business...2022-08-1626 minThe Dreamer's ManualMid Year Check In: Celebrations and SetbacksDo you do a mid-year check-in for your life and business?I did one recently for 2022 and thought it could be helpful to talk about the real-life behind-the-scenes - what has gone as planned and what has totally gone off the rails.Today I share about my course launch, current clients, my OBM School mentorship, the crash and burn of my digital shop, a systems shake-up, what's coming for the rest of 2022 - and more!Links to things I mentioned in this episode:2022-08-0928 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Build a Sustainable and Profitable Agency without Burnout with Amy LockrinAre you a solopreneur or service provider who is considering building a digital agency? Do you want to know where to start or how to know where to focus your energy to scale your agency? Today Amy shares answers to all of these questions and more! She gets to the heart of how to create the foundation for building a successful agency - without burnout!Amy Lockrin is an Operations Strategist & Coach for female entrepreneurs who want more — more freedom, more success, and honestly, a lot more fun in their business! The amazing wo...2022-08-0246 min
So Worth ItEpisode 33. How to Network As An Introvert with guest Julie CalcoteDo you ever feel completely drained after engaging with people in an effort to build your business? Does the idea of socializing to promote your product or service make you want to stay inside your home? Then this interview with Julie Calcote might give you some insights into honoring your energy levels AND living out your wildest dreams in business!Send me a message!This summer -- when you join First Class Ads your first month is 100% done-for-you!Strategy, tech, pixel, testing... we do all of it for you.This special...2022-07-2830 minThe Dreamer's ManualOptimize Your UpWork: Create An Alternative Way to Sell as a Service Provider with Ericka IgeHave you been spinning your wheels trying to find clients on Facebook? Do you not know where to start with online marketing and visibility? Or do you need a little boost to your bottom line? Then this interview is for you!Ericka shares how you can create and optimize your profile on Upwork to successfully apply and be in demand for jobs and contract work.Ericka Ige is a Business Coach & Consultant that helps to teach virtual Assistants, DOOs & OBM's to provide high-level & high ticket Tech Builds & Consulting with Lizzo Level confidence.2022-07-2651 minThe Dreamer's ManualEvergreen Visibility: How to Energy-Proof Your Marketing in 2022 and Beyond with Genevieve ChristiansonAre you burnt out thinking about marketing for your business - or worse yet, don't know where to start? As busy business owners, we are all looking for easy, sustainable, and most importantly successful systems to use in our business - and marketing is no exception.Today Genevieve of Neon Soul Marketing shares:How to grow your visibility without spending all of your time learning about the ever-changing features of social mediaHow to energy-proof your marketing as a solopreneur (aka, how to plan for times when you're busy with...2022-07-1258 minThe Dreamer's ManualVisibility on Repeat with Lisa Simone RichardsYou guys, I can’t even begin to say how phenomenal this conversation with Lisa Simone Richards was. I’ve been building an online business for more than four years and have been studying various PR and Marketing strategies for the length of that time, and I still learned some fantastic tips that I plan to use in my own business.Be sure to pull out your favorite note taking tools before you listen in!Lisa is a PR and Visibility strategist for online coaches who want to get seen… everywhere! Through her free workshops, masterc...2022-06-2852 minThe Dreamer's ManualBook Talk: Summer TBR and Spring ReadsKim and I are BACK!It’s been a while since we talked books and we felt it was time. Especially as we move into a new season with more books being released. We’re talking about what we’re reading, what we’ve read, and most importantly 🤣what we’re excited to read!If you’re like us with a TBR as long as the script for Gone with the Wind… then listen in! Maybe you’ll get some ideas on what you really should take off your TBR shelf! Or things you need to add to it!2022-06-2154 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Create Valuable Authentic Content that Feels GoodWhat’s your favorite way to create content? And I do mean favorite way. I ask this question because I know some people love to write. Others love to talk things out. Still others have fun hopping on camera and creating videos. No matter how you like to create content, what is it that keeps you creating? For me, I need to have the time and space to lean into my creativity, but also to explore topics that are interesting to me. I would also prefer to talk things out rather than write. While I don’...2022-06-1419 minThe Dreamer's ManualHarnessing Your Secret Sauce as a Business Owner with Latrice PraterLatrice Prater is a Neurodivergent CEO of The Digital Solutions Team, a virtual agency providing tech and operations solutions to female business owners. Latrice is a wife and mother of 3, who currently resides in the Austin Texas area. She is fiercely passionate about people, personal and professional development, and harnessing her authenticity to attract her tribe. Latrice loves to provide training and guidance to women who are service providers with online businesses and identify as neurodivergent. As a woman in business with ADHD, Generalized Anxiety, Bipolar II Disorder, and Insomnia, she knows firsthand the challenges on...2022-06-0757 minThe Dreamer's ManualSetting Up Your Business For Success in the SummerLook, I don’t know what people in other parts of the country or world do when summer rolls around, but here in Alaska, we go hard! With the sun coming up before 5a and not setting until after 11p, we finally have a ton of daylight and amazing weather to get out and do things. AND WE DO!When you own your own business, that means setting it up so that you can take the time away to enjoy the amazing weather. This is my fourth year in business and my fourth year...2022-05-3115 minThe Dreamer's ManualD-Commerce for OBMs with Kari RobertsKari Roberts started her professional career as a Licensed Physical Therapist. In an effort to lean into more creative pursuits, and to bring in some additional money, she started a side business as a makeup artist. As she grew her side business, she talked about it. She’d done a great job of putting systems in place to help her succeed and stay on top of her business while still working as a physical therapist. Then Covid happened. While she wasn’t a true “front line worker” she did have to keep going to w...2022-05-2441 minThe Dreamer's ManualWeekending: 4 Things I Learned in 4 Years in Business (My First IG Live!)I tried something new AKA messy action!Last week I recorded my first IG Live and can I tell you I was terrified? As soon as I got done recording I thought....'why was I so scared of that?'.If this sounds familiar I'd love to know what one thing you're scared of that you're going to try this week?! DM on Instagram @juliecalcoteobmAlso if you're looking for the details on my signature program you can find out more HERE 2022-05-2009 minThe Dreamer's ManualKeeping Your Creativity Cup Filled with Stephanie O’KeefeKnowing WHEN you are most creative is necessary when it comes to being productive, fulfilled, and timely with your projects. Especially when you have multiple demands on your time, *cough* little kids? *cough*. Listen as my friend Steph O’Keefe and I chat about keeping your creativity cup filled and how she does it while running a successful design business and raising two beautiful boys. Steph has had several different “work lives.” She started off as a teacher, but realized that a teacher’s salary wasn’t conducive to working and raising a family. When she had her...2022-05-1740 minThe Dreamer's ManualWeekending: Beekeeping and Seasons in Our LifeWhile the title of today's weekending mini-episode also sounds like a very catchy soap opera it's also your permission slip to have your very own hot girl summer. Or as I like to call it - watermelon-palooza.If you want to hear about what it's like to keep bees, summer plans, and what not to do in this (or any season) of your life....press play.If you want to follow along with the current happenings and behind the scenes find me on Instagram: @juliecalcoteobmDon't forget my course Hire...2022-05-1207 min
Success Beyond PodcastHiring Isn't A Magic Bullet with Julie CalcoteAs your business grows, you may wonder, “Is now the time to hire?” Here to help answer that question is Julie Calcote. Julie is an online business manager for creatives with a specialty in helping business owners make fantastic hiring decisions. Hiring however, is not a magic bullet and Julie’s here to tell us why. First things first, do you know where you spend your time? Not just your time working, but your time period. If you’re sitting there trying to piece together the last couple of hours of your day, then you need to do a time...2022-05-1135 minThe Dreamer's ManualSucceeding as a Neurodivergent OBM with Danielle RalstonNeurodivergency has been a hot topic across all platforms in the last few years, but aside from being trendy, it’s also real. So much of the stigma surrounding neurodivergency is being trounced each and every day and it’s people like Danielle Ralston who are leading the charge. Danielle is ADHD and dyslexic and had been written off as being mentally retarded when she was in school. She wasn’t even given school books because none of her teachers felt as if she could be taught, so she didn’t need her books.It all chang...2022-05-1043 minThe Dreamer's ManualWeekending: Current Favorites Spring EditionHi friends! Trying out something new with some paired-down mini-episodes, just me curled up with my laptop on the weekend sharing like we were hanging IRL over a cup of tea!Today I'm giddy to tell you about my latest obsessions including books (of course), what I'm drinking on the daily, and something big I'm training for in August. I'd love to know - what are your current favorite things? DM me on IG @juliecalcoteobmAlso, I'm doing a thing on Tik Tok if you want to...2022-05-0611 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Find Clients When You're an IntrovertAre you an introvert trying to figure out how to overcome your overwhelming dread of connecting with others to gain visibility for your business? It’s terrifying right? Every day someone is telling you to put a camera in your face in order to reach your ideal client. Or to hop on all the Zoom calls to find that deeper connection. Or even the dreaded advice to just network on social media…It all sounds so overwhelming and so far outside of your comfort zone that you just want to run and hide. In...2022-05-0329 min
Serve Scale Soar®140: Hiring Success: When to Hire, What to Delegate and How to Find the Right Person with Julie CalcoteLet’s talk about hiring! Despite what you may think, I don’t hate hiring. I think it’s really great if it’s done at the right time. In this episode of Serve Scale Soar®, I am joined by Julie Calcote, one of the OG members inside of Serve Scale Soar®, to talk about how to know when it’s time to hire someone for your business and her best tips to do it. Julie is an Online Business Manager and Creative Business Strategist from Anchorage, Alaska. After working in the legal sector...2022-05-0352 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Decide Who to Hire in Your Online BusinessDo you know you need support? Do you want to grow your business this year but aren't quite sure where to start? Have you run out of hours in the day and spend all your time working on someone else's business and not your own?If you identified with these questions then it's probably time (or past time) to make a hire in your business. But how do you decide who to bring on first? Today I share 3 questions to ask yourself when making that first, or next hire. This...2022-04-2615 minThe Dreamer's Manual3 Signs You're READY to Hire in Your Online BusinessDo you wonder if it's time to hire support for your online business? What are the signs that you're ready (or not)?Today's episode is a quick one but packed full of value! I'm sharing the 3 signs that you might be ready to make that first or next hire. AND because I don't believe in a one size fits all option we also share some alternatives to consider before hiring. Before you leave don't forget to sign up for the Wild Alignment Summit - it's audio-only, shares advice about how to scale...2022-04-1915 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Shift Your Support Mindset and Get the Help You DeserveSupport. I suspect we could all use some extra support in our lives. Whether it’s in our home, our business, with our kids, or with ourselves needed support is universal. But while some of us will ask for and receive that support some people get stuck on this step.In today’s episode, we are breaking down the reasons why you might not be comfortable asking for or receiving the help that you need and steps to shift that mindset once and for all.If you're an online service provi...2022-04-1217 minThe Dreamer's ManualBusiness Books to Get You Inspired & Unstuck with Kim & JulieWhether you want to kick your business off or give it a boost of inspiration this episode has something for you! Today Kim and I break down our favorite and most impactful business books from the stories that inspired us at the beginning of our journey to the books that are helping us take our skills and our mindset to the next level - there’re all here!We think the ingredients of a good business book must be just right (like the perfect chocolate chip cookie)! It has to be:Ins...2022-04-0547 minThe Dreamer's ManualShifts I've Made in 2022Let’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 didn’t even imagine being possible.Grab a cup of tea, hang out with me, and let’s go against the grain together. It’ll be fun, I promise! XO,Ju...2022-03-2927 minThe Dreamer's ManualDubsado vs. HoneyBook: Set Up Your Dream CRM with Jenn BaysI’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 know which one is right for you based on your unique business needs - and what she shares might be a su...2022-03-2246 minThe Dreamer's ManualBook Talk: What We've Read, Loved and Hated; Spring 2022 EditionWelcome 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.Happy reading!Come f...2022-03-1529 minThe Dreamer's ManualMETRICS Made Easy with Richelle VillaltaAs 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 Villalta!Richelle is a former insurance agent turned online operations manager. She specializes in all things Google Analytics, metrics, and data, and helps business owners make decisions based on...2022-03-0843 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Set or Reset Business BOUNDARIES with Shamandrian ShankleDo 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 Entrepreneurs and seeks to empower women around the world to handle business and life in harmony.Beyond getting systems in place to help your business ru...2022-03-0139 minThe Dreamer's ManualHiring ISN'T a Magic Bullet + How You Can Make it EasierLet'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 to all your business stress and burnout, AND how you can reframe your thinking to make hiring work for you and your business.2022-02-2225 minThe Dreamer's ManualMagically Optimize Your BUSINESS STRATEGY + AUTOMATION with Jen LevitzMy 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 blend that would change her business and life forever. Now today, she teaches entrepreneurs how to brew their own special profit potions!As...2022-02-151h 08The Dreamer's ManualREPURPOSE Your Content to Save Time and Money with Dee Anna PippengerThe 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 content strategy. Dee-Anna shares some great insights for online service providers looking to hire or become an expert in the content strategy and repurposing space. If you’ve ever wondered how ot...2022-02-0838 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to Hire a SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER with Stephanie MeadStephanie 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 relationships Convert to leads Build your brand and presenceTh...2022-02-0154 minThe Dreamer's ManualThe Power of CONNECTION for Your Virtual Team with Becky BrunnerWhether 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 online space, my guest, Becky Brunner, is an amazing resource for female entrepreneurs looking to lead a team of motivated, connected, and happy employees and contractors. ...2022-01-2536 minThe Dreamer's ManualHow to hire the best VIRTUAL ASSISTANT for you with Micala QuinnReady 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 pro for freelancing moms who are looking to take control of the narrative behind the way we work. She helps deve...2022-01-1849 minThe Dreamer's ManualBooks We're MOST EXCITED to Read in 2022Before 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 message on Instagram @kimberlyweldin and @juliecalcoteobm to share!2022-01-1144 minThe Dreamer's ManualBooks that will INSPIRE your New YearAre 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 and more!Grab a cup of tea and hang out with us as we talk about some of our favorite inspirational bo...2022-01-0448 minThe Dreamer's ManualSPICY BOOKS to Warm Up Your Winter Reading SlumpKim 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 you read them**We’d love to hear what you’re reading now or any recomm...2021-12-2847 minThe Dreamer's ManualSYSTEMS BOOKS to Start Your New Year Off RightMany 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 today’s show:The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey2021-12-2129 minThe Dreamer's ManualBOOK BESTIES: What your favorite people are readingRecently 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 surprised each other with their top booklists (and get ideas for our planned holiday reading binge). From a famous singer...2021-12-0742 minThe Dreamer's ManualMEET THE TEAM: How to Build a Healthy, Solid Team as an EntrepreneurIn 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 team. We had such a fun time connecting about building a dream team to fit your business. Make sure to check out the links below to connect with them.2021-11-251h 02The Dreamer's ManualBOOK TALK: Kim & Julie's Best (and Worst) Fiction Books of 2021Today 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 up a storm to bring you our best of the best!For...2021-11-2346 minThe Dreamer's ManualEXCEPTIONAL PODCASTS: How to find and hire your next podcast manager with Stephanie JudiceNow 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 providers and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their podcast or start an agency. Stephanie is the CEO of a podcast production agency that works primarily with female coaches, con...2021-11-1748 minThe Dreamer's ManualHIRING AN ONLINE BUSINESS MANAGER: How to Get Back to Doing What you Love with Sarah NokedToday, 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 businesses with the help of streamlined systems, marketing automation, and a winning team.We talk about hiring an OBM for your business, including what red flags to watch out for. She’ll help listeners identify whether they...2021-11-091h 10The Dreamer's ManualCOPYWRITING: Creating Trust When Hiring Your Creative Team with Amber KindlerToday, 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 upcoming website: The Midwest Marketer, and connecting to the mission and vision and blending the business owner’s personality to generate eye-catching copy.Also, Stay tuned for the end of the episode where I share an...2021-11-0237 minThe Dreamer's ManualBUILD CONVERTING WEBSITES and get the branding of your dreams with Mackenzie MaderIn 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 what she offers, so I can personally attest to the major value she has to bring to this episode.If you have a website, sales page, bran...2021-10-2654 minThe Dreamer's ManualRADICALLY Shift Your Business Finances with Callie and Krystal of Radical Profits ClubToday 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 action and let go of financial overwhelm, and find financial help in the online space intentionally knowing it doesn't have to be complicated and scary to handle your money matters....2021-10-191h 09The Dreamer's ManualLAUNCH your next dream offer+ hiring a project manager with Kerystyn WilliamsI 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 who is all about the details. She helps high-achieving women grow their businesses in a way that makes them excited & eager to show up, instead of...2021-10-1437 minThe Dreamer's ManualCONSULTING: How to Find and Be an Expert Level Problem Solver with Matt CoonsDo 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-seeking perspective with my friend, and expert independent consultant, Matt Coons. From his early days in Alaskan oil field shift work, (taking on 12-16 we...2021-10-121h 01The Dreamer's ManualHIRING EMPLOYEES: How and When to Hire Employees in Your Online Business with Andre HortonOne of the things I love most about this podcast is when I get to share insights from the people who inspire me in my daily life, and who have really stepped up to share their experiences and gifts with my listeners.I’m thrilled you get to hear from My guest, Andre Horton this episode. Andre,who has too many passions and talents to list here, is such a gifted storyteller! You’re going to love the way he weaves valuable insights about hiring employees for your business, through this energetic and irreverent conversations about the less...2021-10-071h 17The Dreamer's ManualTECH MAGIC and Hiring a Tech VA with Jessica Sciuva (Tech with Jess)As an entrepreneur, it feels like magic when the tech just works, and somebody can click a button- and all the things in the backend just start working!Jess Sciuva is a master tech VA, and in this episode of the Dreamer’s Manual podcast, invites others to grow and hire with her as she offers some of THE MOST VALUABLE resources for people looking to become or hire a tech VA. She chats about setting up funnels, working in her favorite system, Kartra, and helping general VA’s- or people who haven’t yet taken the leap i...2021-10-0532 minThe Dreamer's ManualSYSTEMS: Choose Your Own Adventure when Streamlining Systems with Justine Pattantyus-AbrahamReady for some major systems support? Justine Pattantyus and I nerd out on today’s podcast over all things online business management. A self-described buoyant personality who brings energy to the table, Justine helps zero in on the how and why of systems setup no matter where you’re at in your business. Entrepreneurs looking to hire an OBM for your organization, looking to just get pointed in the right direction, or looking into expanding into an OBM role yourself, will want to dive in and take notes. Justine has so much to share in this...2021-09-301h 00The Dreamer's ManualPINTEREST: the Unknown Powerhouse of Marketing + How to Hire a Pinterest Manager with Chelsea HaBusiness owners are trying to do it all when it comes to marketing, and Pinterest is a major platform that savvy entrepreneurs are increasingly benefiting from. There are so many business owners I talk to who want to take a deeper dive into Pinterest but aren’t sure where to start. Whether you are looking to become or hire an expert, and want to learn more about how to navigate Pinterest for business- and get amazing returns- you’re going to want to listen!Pinterest Expert Chelsea Hall is my guest on this episode of The D...2021-09-2844 minThe Dreamer's ManualUNICORNS Don't Exist & How to Grow Your Dream TeamWhen it comes to hiring for your business, there are a lot of mistakes people make that hold them back from successful, sustainable growth. One of those being waiting for a “unicorn” to accept your offer and launch your business to amazing heights.The bad news is, unicorns are super rare, and quite expensive. The good news is, you have more control in how outsourcing will improve your business than you think. And there are several approaches to ensure you hire people who will complement your mission and vision, and promote the growth of a healthy team and...2021-09-2821 minThe Dreamer's ManualSUPPORT: How to Get Help When You Need ItIn this bite-sized solo episode, I share my insights on the S-word lots of women are scared to ask for: Support. This is a big one, and honestly, I could talk about it all day, but I think I was able to squeeze a lot of value into this episode. I want to make sure you head into this season knowing that getting support is about so much more than throwing money at a problem to make it go away so you can focus on your business. In fact, I cover lots of support ideas that have zero financial...2021-09-2815 minThe Dreamer's ManualWELCOME to the Dreamer's Manual!Welcome to the Dreamer’s Manual podcast. The place where entrepreneurs learn to follow their dreams without sacrificing their inner peace. I'm Julie Calcote and I've made it my mission to help entrepreneurs get unstuck in their business and focus on shifts that build on their dreams, evolve in their journey, and bust limiting beliefs. I'm the creator of the Design Your Dream Team Course, online business manager, and lifelong dreamer myself. And I created this podcast like your favorite streaming service- dropping new season’s throughout the year to give you deep dives...2021-09-2101 min