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About Small BusinessAbout Small Business Season 3, Episode 9 - Laurie Stirling, Laurie Stirling ConsultingIn this insightful episode of About Small Business, we speak with Laurie Stirling, founder of Laurie Stirling Consultants, based in the North East of England. Laurie specialises in helping businesses streamline their operations, ensuring they get the most from their time, money, and resources.We dive into topics that every entrepreneur and small business owner needs to hear:đ¨ Why being âyour businessâ is holding you backđ The hard truth â most businesses donât fail; they simply fade awayđ¤ How to leverage AI and automation to create systems that work for you, not the other way aroundWhether you're a solopreneur drowning in tasks...2025-07-2446 min
Beyond The Bio102: Stepping Back to Scale with Laurie StirlingThis week, I am joined by Business Mentor and Exit Strategy specialist Laurie Stirling. She has over 20 yearsâ experience as an entrepreneur, CFO, and COO in the creative and technology industries We discuss Laurieâs techniques for helping founders step away from full-time involvement in their business â whilst making sure it retains its spark. We also cover the importance of delegation and trusting your team. Letâs get stuck in⌠...⯠Connect with Laurie: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauriestirling Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurie.stirling/ Website: htt...2025-07-1423 min
Beyond The Systems Podcast | Business Systems & Growth Strategies For Your Online BusinessScaling Your Business Without Drowning in Day-to-Day Operations with Laurie Stirling [Ep 70]This week I sit down with Laurie Stirling, business leader of the year and operations expert with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. Laurie shares her journey from graphic designer to web developer to business coach, and how she landed a role as a Clockwork coach by boldly "shooting her shot" with an email.We dive deep into how creative entrepreneurs can identify their bottlenecks, scale strategically, and create stability despite unpredictable cash flow. If you're feeling maxed out on time, struggling with work-life balance, or wondering which areas of your business to delegate first, this episode is...2025-03-1833 min
Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal PodcastSpooky Stories Archive #015đŽ Shadows and Whispers: Unraveling Mysteries of the Mind and BeyondGreetings, my disciples of the mysterious and the macabre! It's Clinton Baptiste here, with another spine-tingling installment that'll have you questioning what's real, what's imagined, and what lies in the shadowy in-between.đ˛ First up, we reconnect with Lisa, whose tales from a house in Vermont already sent shivers down our spines. This time, she takes us to Italy, 1996, to a campsite nestled in the woods where the night brought more than just darkness. Imagine the terror of seeing the ou...2024-03-2220 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Kelsey Daingerfield & how she helps manage the team and get CEOs out of the day-to-day tasksToday I'm chatting with Kelsey Daingerfield! Kelsey is a mom of two who lives outside Houston, Texas. She is an ex-corporate gal with over 13 years of experience in business operations, process improvement, project management, and marketing. Kelsey started her business, The Virtual Integrator, working full-time with a newborn and a 3-year-old. Kelsey is an online business manager who enters your business and creates systems and structures while streamlining and documenting processes. She helps manage the team and helps get CEOs out of the day-to-day tasks so they can get time back in their day and focus on the business...2023-09-2615 min
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Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling3 most common mistakes CEOs make when bringing on their first COOThis episode is focused on 3 most common mistakes CEOs make when bringing on their first COO!Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.2023-09-1904 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Leonie Dawson & how she as an award-winning entrepreneur has created over $13 million in 10 hours a weekToday I'm chatting with Leonie Dawson! Leonie is the globally bestselling author of the Brilliant Year goal workbooks that are used by half a million people worldwide. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who has created over $13 million in 10 hours a week. Leonie is the founder of the Brilliant Biz & Life Academy which teaches thousands how to create a joyful, abundant business.Connect with Leonie:http://www.facebook.com/leoniedawsonauthorhttp://www.instagram.com/leonie_dawsonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/GoddessLeoniehttp://www.tiktok.com/@itsleoniedawson2023-09-1223 min
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Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingBeyond You: Creating a Self-Sustaining Business through Systems and ProcessesThis episode is focused on steps to creating a self-sustaining business through systems and processes which is a crucial for every business. Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.2023-09-0505 min
Growing Pains with Laurie Stirlinginterview with Zita Norton & how she is helping entrepreneur & bestselling author Leonie Dawson since 2018Today I'm chatting with Zita Norton! Zita is a virtual assistant and former online business manager who has worked for entrepreneur and bestselling author Leonie Dawson since late 2018. She specialises in copywriting, marketing & lovingly trolling her boss Leonie. Zita created her VA & OBM business in early 2018, after a car accident left her only able to work from home. Zita is proudly neurodivergent (ASD & ADHD), Queer & is very excited about turning 30 this year.Connect with Zita:https://zitanorton.com2023-08-2922 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Amanda McVicker & how she supports 6 & 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online spaceToday I'm chatting with Amanda McVicker! Amanda transitioned from a virtual assistant to an Online Business Manager in 2020. She supports 6 + 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online space, using her signature framework Organize, Systemize, Strategize. She also mentors VAs who are making the transition to becoming an OBM, helping them with finding clients, creating systems to simplify their business, gaining confidence in their skills.Connect with Amanda:www.instagram.com/amandamcvicker_obm2023-08-2225 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow regularly identifying bottlenecks in your business leads to growth and scalabilityToday I'm talking about how to regularly identifying bottlenecks in your business that will lead to growth and scalability in your business! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.2023-08-1505 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingUnlock your Small Business Growth Potential as a VisionaryToday I'm chatting about unlocking your small business growth potential! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me2023-08-0805 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Meredith Canaan & how she helped 2000+ clients in her businessToday I'm chatting with Meredith Canaan! Meredith is differently wired business coach with heart, she is an entrepreneur and has been helping creative, visionary, and heart centered entrepreneurs grow and scale online businesses since 2017!Connect with Meredith:https://www.instagram.com/meredithobcanaanhttps://meredithcanaan.com/2023-08-0838 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingThe 8 step plan to set up your business to run without youToday I'm chatting about creating a plan for your own business when you have to step away & you want it to run without you! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me2023-08-0105 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Karl Thew & how he builds evergreen ecosystems for coaches & course creatorsIn today's episode I'm talking to Karl Thew! Karl builds evergreen ecosystems for coaches & course creators that get substantial and consistent sales on auto-pilot through funnels, sales pages, web design, copywriting, content marketing & SEO!Connect with Karl:https://www.staticshift.com.au/2023-07-2516 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingUnlocking Your Business Potential through Quarterly Strategic Planning SessionsToday I'm chatting about unlocking your business potential through quarterly strategic planning sessions!Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me2023-07-1804 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingIs it better to batch?Today I'm discussing the topic of batching & what should you do as a business owner! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me2023-07-1104 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Brooke Scott & how she built her COO business in less than 3 years!About this episode:Today I'm chatting with Brooke Scott! Brooke is COO & Integrator behind the scenes in the operations, systems & funnels for her clients businesses. She helps others optimise & restore their business operations foundation without wasting time and money! Connect with Brooke:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ops.analyst.brookewww.agencytwentythree.com2023-07-1117 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingThe Quarterly Strategic Planning MeetingToday, we're diving into a topic that can truly transform your business. The quarterly strategic planning meeting! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.2023-07-0404 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhy SOPs are so important for every businessToday I'm chatting about SOPs & why are SOPs so important for every business! If you're a business owner who needs help extracting yourself from the day to day running of your business, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-06-2701 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Jane Eyles-Bennett & how she runs her award winning interior business with over 500+ happy clients!Today I am interviewing Jane Isles Bennett, who is an award winning interior and exterior designer with 30 years experience. With over 500 happy clients to her name and millions of dollars in extra profits generated for them during her career, her business Hotspace Consultants is who smart property investors turn to for guidance when embarking on a renovation.Connect with Jane Eyles-Bennett:https://hotspaceconsultants.com/https://www.instagram.com/hotspaceconsultants/2023-06-2716 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhat are system triggers? And why are they so important?Today I want to talk about triggers in terms of systems & processes. Why are they so important? Let's dive in! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-06-2008 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhen should you consider hiring a COOToday I'm chatting about when should you consider hiring a COO! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-06-1303 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Laura Alexandra Pearman & her key to scaling a business!Today I'm chatting with Laura Alexandra Pearman! Laura is creative based in the North East UK and serving the world. Laura has been a Creative Entrepreneur for 11 years & her current goal is to be the creative amplification conduit for Female Businesses that are changing the world in our time! Connect with Laura: www.laurapearman.comhttps://www.instagram.com/laurapcreative2023-06-1326 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhy it is important to have development plans for your teamToday I'm chatting about why it is important to have development plans for your team! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-06-0603 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingRole of Emotional Intelligence in BusinessToday I'm chatting about role of emotional intelligence. As business leaders, we're often focused on metrics, numbers, and bottom line results. And while those things are definitely important, we forget the human element that underpins all of our success. That's where emotional intelligence comes in.If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-05-3004 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Steve Lucin & how he helps passionate visionaries rebrand as creativepreneur!Today I'm chatting. with Steve Lucin! Steve is a creativepreneur who helps passionate visionaries and nonprofits rebrand and redesign their content so that they can serve those they love. Lucin pulls his technical design, motion graphics, and entrepreneurial skills from running his own business, Halucinated Studios (formerly Halucinated Design, Inc.) which is an creative production studio for nightlife brands.In this episode:1:44 How Steve got started5:34 Structure of Steve's Team8:27 Catalyst for Steve's success in business12:39 Hardest part for Steve while running a business16:12 What's next for Steve Connect with...2023-05-3019 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow to stop micromanaging your team (for CEOs + COOs)Micromanagement can lead to low morale, frustration, and a lack of trust between the manager and the team.So let's dive into how to stop micromanaging your team!If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-05-2305 min
Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling5 Reasons to hire your first COOIn today's episode, we'll explore five reasons why a visionary should consider hiring their first COO.If you're a visionary entrepreneur, you likely have a million ideas for your business. You're constantly coming up with new products, services, and ways to grow your company. While this creativity and innovation is essential for a success, it can be overwhelming to manage everything yourself. That's where an integrator or COO comes in. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/wor...2023-05-1603 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Jo Bendle & how she is running her online business since 2012 as business coach & mentorToday I'm chatting with Jo Bendle! Jo is business coach and mentor and she spent over 10 years helping women claim more from life and business. From Corporate Assistant, to Digital Nomad to living in sunny Spain and running the business of her dreams!In this episode:1:13 - How Jo got started back in 2012 with her business 4:11 - How her business looks like today 5:46 - Jo's team structure 7:19 - Catalyst for Jo's growth in business 9:31 - Advice from Jo if you are struggling with productivity15:40 - What's next for Jo in her...2023-05-1621 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow knowing your current Business Cycle can help you grow & scale your businessToday I'm talking about business cycles! If you have seen any of my webinars or you're inside my digital COO accelerated program, you'll have heard me talk about business cycles and bottleneck cadences when growing and scaling your business. If you're interested in learning more, about my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-05-0909 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingAgile & Scrum Project ManagementIn this episode, I'm gonna share with you what a project manager or OBM should know about Agile and Scrum!Agile and Scrum are two methodologies that are commonly used in software development, but they can be applied to any type of project. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-05-0303 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Alexis Kingsbury & the lessons he learned serving over 600 organisations including Sony, Swarovski and PepsiAbout Alexis:Alexis is an award-winning entrepreneur, with two software businesses and a consulting practice, serving over 600 organizations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi.Through his work, Alexis has saved 1,000s of hours of time for business owners and their leaders each year, enabled them to work more effectively, and unlock businessâ growth.In this episode:1:59 - How Alexis got started with his business15:28 - How long has Alexis been running Air Manual29:00 - How many team members Alexis currently has 2023-05-0249 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow to Foster a Culture of InnovationIn this episode, I'm diving into the culture of innovation and what that looks like within your business & what to look out for for you and your team! Exploring how CEOs in particular, or COOs can foster a culture of innovation in their organizations by providing tips and strategies to encourage experimentation and risk-taking. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!2023-04-2506 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhy ClickUp is my go-to project management software as a COOIn this episode I'm diving deep into my go-to project management software ClickUp! I go over the power of ClickUp for your own business & team management, how I've used ClickUp to save time in my business & how working with dashboards is complete game changer. Apply for the next round & join the waitlist:https://www.lauriestirling.com/applyThe Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want to upskill their management and leadership abilities, increase their value, and become indispensable. It is ideal for OBMs, project managers, and...2023-04-1806 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhat qualifications and experience do you need to become a COO?Today I'm talking about what qualifications and experience do you need to become a COO!Apply for the next round & join the waitlist:https://www.lauriestirling.com/applyThe Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want to upskill their management and leadership abilities, increase their value, and become indispensable. It is ideal for OBMs, project managers, and high-level VAs who are enthusiastic about creating fulfilling careers on their own terms. It is led by Laurie Stirling, an experienced entrepreneur, COO, CFO, Integrator, and business coach who specializes in...2023-04-1104 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Tash Corbin & how she is on the way to hit a million this year as a business & marketing coachToday I'm chatting with Tash Corbin! Tash has been working in business and marketing since 2002 and she helps her clients create and scale up a business that is aligned to them and their ideal client, one that is profitable and sustainable.In this episode:2:17 - How Tash got started in her business6:47 - How Tash got the idea of her business at beginning9:42 - Where is Tash'es business today10:43 - about the team & who runs the backstage of the business15:04 - Catalyst for the biggest revenue year for Tash28:32 - Hardest...2023-04-1140 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow I became a COO without a university degreeIn this episode I wanted to share and talk about what qualifications and experience do you need to become a coo & how I became a COO without a university degree!In this episode:0:33 - Path to becoming a COO1:14 - What COO really needs2:28 - Sharing my background of how I got started5:57 - How my business looks like right nowApply for the next round & join the waitlist:https://www.lauriestirling.com/applyThe Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want...2023-04-0407 min
Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling10 different ways you can use Zapier to automate tasks in your businessToday I'm talking about 10 different ways you can use Zapier to automate tasks in your business!If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!https://cooready.scoreapp.com/https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/Â 2023-03-2805 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Kelly Wilson & how she now manages 6 employees plus few sub-franchises in her businessToday I'm chatting with Kelly! Kelly brought the Baby Sensory franchise to Adelaide over 8 years ago and went on a steep learning curve regarding business and finances! Now with 6 employees and a number of sub-franchises to manage, managing that growth and understanding cash flow has been a massive part of the puzzle for overall success.In this episode:1:30 - Introduction to Kelly's business3:31 - What made Kelly start her own business11:44 - Kelly shares her numbers in her business 15:02 - Catalyst for Kelly's growth in business20:36 - Advice from Kelly 25:38...2023-03-2827 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow much is your time worth?Today I'm talking about time management & how it affects your business and daily operations!If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!https://cooready.scoreapp.com/https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/Â 2023-03-2102 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Veronika Matosova & behind the scenes of OBM to 6 figure business ownersToday I'm chatting with Veronika Matosova! After quitting her corporate job in 2018 just before promotion in London, Veronika put her last savings into an online course & Macbook that started off her journey as Virtual Assistant to 6+ figure business owners that quickly led to being OBM to 6+ to 7 figure business owners. From packed launches to building foundations of business, countless trainings and investing in herself, Veronika has worked with over 17+ clients over last 5 years with over 90% of them crossing multiple 6 figure mark. In this episode:1:39 - How Veronika got started in her business4:17 - Veronika's current r...2023-03-2121 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingWhat does a COO do day-to-day?Today I'm talking about the crucial role of the COO in a business & how it looks like when it comes to day-to-day operations.If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!https://cooready.scoreapp.com/https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/Â 2023-03-1404 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Suz Chadwick & how she runs her business as a branding & mindset coachToday I'm chatting with Suz Chadwick! Suz is a BOLD Business & Mindset Coach and Speaker supporting entrepreneurs to go from business confusion to clarity, courage and CEOing at the next level. With over 15 years as a brand consultant working with global brands and entrepreneurs, leaders and teams, Suz knows what works when it comes to creating a business, mindset and brand that helps you stands out.In this episode:1:44 - How Suz got started6:54 - Catalyst for Suz & her business 10:45 - How many team members Suz has in her business15:44 - Hardest part...2023-03-1426 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingDifference between having an OBM or COO in your businessToday I'm talking about what is the difference between having an OBM for your business versus having a COO! If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!https://cooready.scoreapp.com/https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/Â 2023-03-0703 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Laurie & how she started her own business that led to becoming a COOToday, we are interviewing me! After so many amazing guests we decided to switch sides and have myself answer the questions and give answers that will take you on my own journey to becoming a COO. In this episode:3:34 - How long has Laurie been in the business 9:54 - What made Laurie start her own business14:40 - How Laurie finds COO clients18:43 - Catalyst for Laurie's success & her clients 20:11 - Advice to business owners & OBMs looking into COO role24:45 - What's next for Laurie & her businessConnect with Laurie:2023-03-0727 min
Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling5 Steps To Becoming A COOToday I'm chatting about 5 important steps needed to become a COO!If you are ready to test your skills head on to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!https://coopotential.scoreapp.com/2023-02-2803 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Claire Riley & how she manages her VIP clients as business & marketing coachToday I'm chatting with Claire! Claire is a Textbook Virgo, spreadsheet-loving, list-ticking, action-taking, colour-coding, butt-kicking, organising-goddess and productivity-guru who is all about simplifying things, getting over needing to be perfect (at anything) and lazy lifestyle. On a journey from wannabe-poster-girl for 'I got it together' to embracing and teaching lazy, easy, abundant business and life systems!In this episode:1:05 - How Claire started her business4:46 - How Claire finds her clients13:42 - How Claire manages teams and VIP retainers15:59 - Typical package price for Claire16:47 - Catalyst for the clients and their...2023-02-2831 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingGoals, vision and mission for my own businessToday I'm diving deep into my own goals, vision and mission and how this is a big part of becoming a COO!If you wish to level up to a COO role, you can join the waitlist for the next Digital COO Accelerator cohort opening in April. More details plus how to sign up: https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply2023-02-2104 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Marie Parks & how she grew her business to 6 figures after years of hard workToday, I'm interviewing Marie! Marie is co-founder and co-CEO of North Star Messaging and Strategy, a content strategy and copywriting business established in 2010. Her clients--who are mostly small businesses--value her metrics-driven content strategies designed to support their business and personal goals. In addition, North Star has made a name for itself through its comprehensive Brand Voice Process, which systematizes the process of creating content that's aligned with a brand's voice, messaging, and values.In this episode:1:12 - How I've known Marie & our background2:24 - How Marie started her business with her business partner4:20...2023-02-2125 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow to find new OBM clientsToday, Laurie is talking about 8 different ways how to find clients as OBM.If you wish to level up to COO role, you can join the waitlist for the next Digital COO Accelerator cohort opening in April. More details plus how to sign up: https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply2023-02-1404 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Alex Porterfield & show she manages multi 6 figure influencers & business owners as OBMToday, I'm chatting with Alex Porterfield! Alex is an Online Business Manager for multi-6-figure Influencers and an online educator for current and aspiring Virtual Assistants through her signature program, Influencer Support Methodâ˘. With over 5 years of management experience in the NYC entertainment industry, Alex is no stranger to working with creatives and keeping their businesses in shape. Her areas of expertise lie in project, team, and press management, and loves helping entrepreneurs streamline their business systems. In this episode:1:46 - What led Alex into OBM online space 5:46 - How many clients Alex currently works wi...2023-02-1423 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingHow to get more buy-in from the senior people within your teamToday we are discussing how to get more buy-in from the senior people within your team!Getting buy-in from the senior members of your team can be a challenge, but it's important in order to move projects forward and achieve your goals, especially if you find yourself stepping into a new role into the COO role.You can find more details and sign up for Laurie's replay of the webinar on "How to delegate like a COO" here: lauriestirling.com/delegate2023-02-0704 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Caroline Hagan & how she ranked in the top 20 agencies in the UKToday, I'm interviewing Caroline! Caroline is a Google-accredited Web Developer and Director of Blueocto Ltd, providing a variety of client services from custom development and design systems to refactors, migrations and training.In this episode:1:06 - How Caroline found out about the ranking of her agency3:26 - How Caroline runs her team in her agency3:42 - Catalyst for Caroline's business growth5:25 - The hardest part for Caroline in her business9:00 - Advice from Caroline12:10 - What's next for CarolineConnect with Caroline:https://blueocto.co.ukhttps...2023-02-0717 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingDo OBMs eventually have to become the face of a business to make multiple six figures?Today's topic of the episode is the question many of you might be asking, do OBMs eventually have to become the face of a business to make multiple six figures?Tune in to find out!You can find more details and sign up for Laurie's replay of the webinar on "How to delegate like a COO" here: lauriestirling.com/delegate2023-01-3104 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Carol Hampshire & how she became a name behind the brands of top female coachesIn this episode, I'm interviewing the talented Carol Hampshire, who is a brand designer and mentor with over 25 years of experience and the name behind the brands of some of the world's top female coaches. Her passion is to support entrepreneurs to create and launch their unique solo line brand successfully so they can make a huge impact in the world and transform lives while living a life of freedom and abundance.In this episode:1:34 - Backstory of how Carol became a brand designer 5:29 - Huge mind shift that changed Carol's business6:53 - How C...2023-01-3122 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingThe top 6 mistakes OBMs make that keep them broke and living paycheck to paycheckAs an OBM, you play a crucial role in helping businesses streamline their operations and increase their productivity. However, if you are not careful, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. In this podcast episode, we'll go over the top six mistakes OBMS make that keep them broke and living paycheck to paycheck.You can find more details and sign up for Laurie's replay of the webinar on "How to delegate like a COO" here: lauriestirling.com/delegate2023-01-2405 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Aerlie Wildy & how she helps online businesses as Business Efficiency Consultant & CoachToday I'm chatting with Aerlie Wildy! Aerlie helps small service-based business owners reduce the overwhelm and create more calm from the chaos. As a Business Efficiency Consultant & Coach, Aerlie has worked in small to medium businesses setting up systems, workflows, and tools to make life easier. She also focuses on helping small business owners with the systems they need to get organized when they straddle business and life, to reduce the chaos, get unstuck, and regain momentum. 2:00 - The type of clients Aerlie works with in her business6:39 - Benefits of hiring a consultant for your...2023-01-2429 min
Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling10 Ways to increase your income as an OBMToday, Laurie is talking about 10 ways to increase your income as an OBM!If you're looking to increase your income, there are several strategies you can use to achieve your goals. In this podcast episode, we'll go over 10 ways you can increase your income as an OBM, and let's dive in!You can find more details and sign up for Laurie's replay of the webinar on "How to delegate like a COO" here: lauriestirling.com/delegate2023-01-1705 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Sonia Chopra & how she runs her business as endodontist in an online spaceBrief summary of the episode: Today I'm chatting with Sonia Chopra, who is a board-certified endodontist. She's also a TED Speaker, Forbes contributor, author, endodontic instructor, and founder of Valentine Endo in Charlotte, North Carolina. So on top of running her thriving practice, Sonia is also the founder of E-School, an innovative online continuing education course for endodontics.Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers :2:46 - How long has Sonia been in her business & how it all started4:52 - Size of Sonia's team & their own roles w...2023-01-1735 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingThe Single Most Important Job a COO Needs To DoToday, Laurie talks about one single most important job A COO needs to do!This episode is all about protecting time and what it means for your team, your own time and the resources you have in your business. You can find more details and sign up for Laurie's replay of the webinar on "How to delegate like a COO" here: lauriestirling.com/delegate2023-01-1002 min
Growing Pains with Laurie StirlingInterview with Jen Morilla & how she built successful 6 figure mentoring businessBrief summary of episode: Today I'm interviewing Jen! Jen started as a travel blogger, and after experiencing over 44 countries and carrying clean water filters to developing countries, Jennifer discovered her passion for teaching others to grow profitable and impactful businesses with a real purpose in line with her new brand Jennifer Morilla, in 2018. Since then, she's built a successful six-figure mentoring business, and she worked with brands like Microsoft, Skype, Google Aruba Tourism, Waves for Water and more!Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers 2.00: How J...2023-01-1028 min
Donor DiariesDonor Disincentives, with Martha Gershun | EP 15Send us a textIn 2018 Martha donated a kidney to a woman she read about in the newspaper. She co-authored a book, Kidney to Share, published by Cornell University Press, about that experience and has given presentations at more than 35 transplant clinics, medical schools, and bioethics centers on her experience as a living kidney donor. In todayâs episode, we discuss donor disincentives- the factors that can make it difficult for somebody to donate a kidney, even though they may really want to. Martha breaks these disincentives into 3 categories: logistics, psychosocial and financial. The top 3 disin...2023-01-0529 min