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The Admin Spotlight: Behind the Front DeskEp. 6 Behind the Front Desk w/ Kara TanenbaumKara Tanenbaum is a Lead Executive Assistant at Honeywell, Inc,, supporting both the Global Vice President in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as the Global Chief of Legal Compliance.
Prior to joining Honeywell, Kara served several years as an Executive Assistant to the Founder and President of a facilities business and then as Chief of Staff to drive the company’s Strategic Plan.
In her 20+ years as a C-suite Executive Assistant, Kara knows what it means to be a trusted business partner and being laser focused on the success of her Executives and teams. Her expe...2025-04-0933 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersWhy Podcasters Need A Strategy To Grow Their Business with Megan KingFor a lot of entrepreneurs who decide to add a podcast to their mix, it seems like they often get consumed with the “how-tos” at the expense of thinking through the “why” and “what.”Why do you want to have a podcast? What is the purpose of your podcast?What does success look like for your business from the podcast? In this week’s podcast, my guest Megan King dishes on her path to podcast management as a former copywriter and we take a deep dive into how to break through...2021-09-2815 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersTurning Your Podcast Manager Business Into A Full-Service Agency with Jenny SunesonWho else has found themselves in a season of transition this year? You’re definitely not alone. I think that’s why the success stories of podcast managers I interview on the podcast so much. The advice and insights that come from rockstar business owners who have been where you are today are pure gold!This week I’m sharing a wonderful conversation with Jenny Suneson, former social media manager, virtual assistant, and podcaster herself. In 2018, a client needing podcast management support opened up this niche to Jenny and pushed her to transition away fro...2021-09-2121 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersA High-Demand Service Prospective Podcast Clients Happily Pay For with Jessica AndradeYou know when you meet someone and your conversation leaves you feeling super energized and excited? I have one of those conversations to share with you today.In this week’s podcast you’ll meet Jessica Andrade, a podcast manager and recent transplant from Washington state to Spain! Like so many in our community, the pandemic wreaked havoc on Jessica’s career as a hairdresser in San Francisco. In fact, she left work one day last spring, and never returned as salons closed that weekend. H...2021-09-1417 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersBritney Gardner and Haley HatcherAs a business owner, some days it feels like there are just too many hats for one person to wear, am I right? I think maybe that’s why I appreciate conversations like the one I have for you this week. It’s reassuring to hear a reminder that we don’t have to wear all the hats and do all the things from other podcast teams who have built a partnership that works. We get to choose! I’m excited to introduce you to Britney Gardner and...2021-09-0721 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersRosemarie CallenderRosemarie Callender’s story might resonate with many of you.For sixteen years, Rosemarie’s career was helping CEOs and leaders build successful companies by being their right hand. When the pandemic caused layoffs, including herself, Rosemarie realized she was ready to build the business foundation she needed to create a life she loved. The pandemic provided her opportunity to sit back and reflect on life and what she really wanted for herself and her family. Why?She wanted better control of her time, something her nine-to...2021-08-3137 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersEmma Vertolli and Brittany KuesHave you ever collaborated with a content manager or creator and wondered how easy it becomes to take off from there? Collaboration is not just something that's reserved for artists or designers— podcast enthusiasts can collaborate too! In this episode, to-be podcasters Emma Vertolli and Brittany Kues (also Emma’s podcast manager) join in to share insights into their collaboration. It had been a dream of Emma's to start a podcast for a while now, and while she had the background to do it, she was SO in need of an expert hand in order to create a suc...2021-08-2418 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersLindsay Johnson and Min SukreeThis one is for everyone out there who feels like the idea of working hard and playing more is a myth.It seems like people throw around phrases like, "work smarter, not harder," and, "work/life balance," with no real strategies in place for exactly how to make that happen. ... enter the rockstar podcast manager…This week on The Podsquad Show, I'm excited to introduce you to Lindsay Johnson and Min Sukree, the dynamic duo behind The Work Less, Play More Podcast for...2021-08-1728 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersNew Announcement!This week, I don't have a guest to introduce you to, instead, I have some exciting things to share with you that we'll get to in just a minute. First, let's talk about podcasts. If you've been listening for a while, you already know that I love podcasting. There is something about listening and learning from a great conversation between two people that is, oh, so powerful.Now the irony is not lost on me that we're talking about this on a podcast. So these statistics from www.podcasthostig.org will probably not surprise you. But did...2021-07-0606 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersEpisode 14: Control Your Productivity So it Doesn't Control You with Bianca SmithIn the world of high-speed internet and instant gratification, it’s easy to forget what it means to be productive. Time blocking is a time management method that uses the theory that focused, uninterrupted time spent on a particular task is more productive than having countless distractions and scattering tasks throughout the day. It’s a very simple concept — but it’s also incredibly difficult in practice.Today’s episode features the CEO of Simplified VA Services and time-blocking genius, Bianca Smith. Bianca tells us about her simplified mode of productivity and how she’s used the p...2021-06-2924 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersThe Path From EA to VA with Lucy Brazier, OBEExecutive Assistants, this episode is for you.My guest today, Lucy Brazier, OBE, needs no introduction. As the founder and CEO of Marcham Publications, specialist publishers of Executive Support Magazine, Lucy is a leading authority on the administrative profession around the world. Her passion is for the assistant role to be truly recognized as a career and not just a job.Because she frequently provides services as a motivational speaker, trainer and facilitator for conferences around the world, COVID-19 brought travel to a halt in 2020. Lucy and her team needed t...2021-06-2232 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersWhy Utilizing SOPs Will Streamline Operations In Your Business With Ashley TroutwineWhen it comes to training others in your business, here's the thing: expectations can't be implied. You have to tell people exactly what's expected of them and give them enough support and resources to meet those expectations. That means transferring best practices from your head onto paper. Standard operating procedures help everyone get on the same page about what to do, when and how to do it, and why.By definition, standard operating procedures (SOPs) are step-by-step processes required to complete specific, repetitive tasks. Basically, SOPs help you transfer those...2021-06-1525 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersImposter Syndrome: The Truth About Feeling Like A Fake with Heather RiderWho do you think you are? You don’t belong here. What makes you think that you can make money by going out on your own? There’s no way you’re cut out for this! Just wait, your business will be a flop and then everyone will know that you’re a fake. Have you ever felt like this, where you are a complete fraud and that everyone was going to find out that you didn’t deserve your accomplishments? Or wrestling with feeling like you don’t belong? If so, you’ve p...2021-06-0821 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersCreate A Quiz to Quickly Build A Massive Email List with Tai GoodwinThis ONE secret weapon could help bolster your business by amplifying leads and land you even the most elusive clients. Tai Goodwin, my friend and guest for this episode, is here to show you why customized specific quizzes are the cutting edge means to forge ahead in your online business.Quizzes are no doubt a winning means to get your email list sky-rocketing and helps you understand your audience, which is KEY to turn leads into paid clients. Today, Tai Goodwin brings us along her journey scaling her business and increasing her email subscriber co...2021-06-0124 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersHow Networking Can Take Your Business to the Next Level with Jordan GarafolaSome people think networking is handing out business cards and going to lunch with business friends. While that may be part of it, that’s not nearly the whole story. At its core, networking is about building relationships. It’s about getting people to know, trust, and want to do business with you. The personal and professional connections that you forge can be leveraged to boost your business exponentially. My guest in today’s episode, Jordan Garafola from OasisVA, discuss some proven strategies to finding your next client by leveraging your personal n...2021-05-2524 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersWhy Podcast Production Is An In-Demand Service for Virtual Assistants with Serena GayWith over 2 million podcasts live today --and currently growing --your VA business could see incredible growth opportunities as a Podcast Producer. The podcast industry is booming and hosts need help putting together all the moving pieces it takes to create a successful podcast. Because of this, there is no shortage of potential clients you can work with and it can be a very lucrative online business.My guest on the episode, Serena Gay, is the Owner of Made 4U podcasts and brings a wide mix of entrepreneurial and practical skills to the company, which she founded in...2021-05-1824 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersEpisode 007: Book Yourself Solid by Offering a Specialized Service with Stacey HookerAs an entrepreneur VA, have you been able to drill down to a niche and grow yourself enough to become an expert at it? My guest today did. Stacey Hooker made that smart move by digging deeper into software that provided a one-stop-shop to keep her systems and workflows perfectly in place. By developing new skills and narrowing her service offerings, Stacey has created a full workload of clients, so fully booked out that her discovery call quota is exhausted within the first week of every month! Join me on this episode as I i...2021-05-1130 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersEpisode 6 - Rock that Discovery Call and Land your next Client with Bettina JonesWorking with your clients is easier when you click and are a good fit for each other. How does a Discovery Call help in understanding your prospective clients and their expectations out of you? How do you organize one that’s concise and effective? Bettina Jones has been in the game for over a decade now. She is the founder and owner of Virtual Click Works, where she offers project coordination, communications, and social media handling for coaches. After 15 years in the corporate world, Bettina made the leap to start her own company and has...2021-05-0439 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersKeeping It Legal with Layne Lyons, JDDo you know why legal expertise is KEY to the functioning of your business? My guest today, Layne Lyons, JD, shares how she learned the hard way that written agreements and legal claims are necessary to hold your business and profits intact. In this incredible episode, Layne breaks down all the legal pieces in order to protect our business and set it up for ultimate success!Layne is a lawyer and legal expert with over 25 years of experience helping women protect their brands. She recollects her hustle from the past and shares the time she had little...2021-04-2750 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & Podcasters5 Tips to leveraging Social Media to Reach Your Target Audience with Mary ChristianIt’s no secret that social networks are now a substantial part of every marketing strategy, and the benefits of using social media are so great that anyone not implementing this cost-effective resource is missing out on a phenomenal marketing opportunity to create massive followers and generate leads. Social media marketing requires both strategy and creativity and this episode is all about how it can help build your Virtual Assistant business and attract your perfect clients! My guest for this episode is the Owner and CEO of Mary Christian & Co., a digital marketing agency specializing in launch ass...2021-04-2029 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersHow To Stand Out As An Indispensable VA with Trivinia BarberTrivinia Barber, Founder of PriorityVA, knows EXACTLY what clients are looking for in hiring virtual executive support and in fact, she has created a successful business around it. When there are a lot of Virtual Assistants doing what you do, it is CRUCIAL to produce outcomes, not just be a “VA taskmaster” in order to stand out and set yourself apart. Adding a Virtual Assistant to the team is an important decision and the client wants to outsource who will be the best fit in every way for their business. Trivinia joins me on this...2021-04-1338 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersSetting Boundaries In Your Business with Danielle CraigSetting and respecting personal boundaries is so crucial for any business owner who works with clients, even more so for those who work from home. And we often don’t take time to think through the implications of our boundaries until we are stressed out, close to burnout, or a combination of both. Dani Craig, co-founder of Blush House Media, knows just how to get you to make that essential move with your business, whether you are just getting started or already heavy in the daily grind and need help getting boundaries in place -- FAST. Fo...2021-04-0630 min
The Podsquad Show - Conversations with Podcast Managers & PodcastersWelcome to All Up In Your VA Business Podcast!If you are interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant, this podcast is for you! In this introductory episode, Virtual Assistant trainer and Founder of Podsquad Producers, Kara Tanenbaum, gives you a glimpse of how she began her Virtual Assistant journey , what you can expect to hear in future episodes and why this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to start and grow their own Virtual Assistant business.2021-02-1809 min
The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows#74: Kara Tanenbaum - Longtime C-Suite EA and Part-Time VAKara Tanenbaum is an Executive Assistant, providing C-level support in a strategic partnership for over sixteen years. She also side-hustles as a Virtual Assistant, specializing in all things digital marketing.Kara shares tips on how to start a virtual assistant side-hustle, including thoughts on the importance of specializing, and how to market yourself and get more clients. She also talks about the cons of being a virtual assistant to keep us all grounded in reality.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/74 Book -> leaderassistantbook.com Paid Membership -> members.leaderassistant.com Free Community ->...2020-08-0932 min