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2023-04-181h 14
Neka SaidEpisode 33: What Do You Do When You Notice Red Flags?Working with clients is the main key of running a business. However, sometimes, you might notice red flags that indicate a difficult working relationship. This can happen right on the sales call. Red flags can come in many forms, such as missed deadlines, lack of communication, or unrealistic expectations. So, what should you do when you notice these red flags?
2023-03-1605 min
Neka SaidEpisode 32: How Do You Reset Expectations and Set Boundaries?Setting boundaries can be a challenging task, especially if you're not used to doing so. It can feel uncomfortable or even confrontational, but it's an essential step to creating a healthy relationship with others. Check out this epiosde where I dive into some tips on how to reset expectations and set boundaries effectively.
2023-03-0904 min
Neka SaidEpisode 31: The 3 Step DM Strategy for Virtual AssistantsDirect messages are not only good for coaches or course creators…Its a great marketing tool for high ticket service providers like virtual assistants and online business managers too This is the easiest way to connect with potential clients, build rapport and convert right in the DMs But if youre not there yet you can use this method to book more sales calls too DMs is where I build my like know and trust factor in such a short period of time And you can...
2023-02-2304 min
Neka SaidEpisode 30: 3 Ways to Identify a High Ticket Dream ClientWhen you're barely hitting your income goals or clients dont seem to come to you easy...you're down to sign any client that comes your way But down the line you start to feel like you're in the same relationship with the boyfriend you hated in 9th Unappreciated They call you back to back asking for projects and tasks to be turned around at the drop of the dime
2023-02-1604 min
Neka SaidEpisode 29: 3 Things I Would Do Differently If I Had To Start My Business OverAfter over 6 years in business ya girl is going to keep it super real with you I've made a ton of mistakes that cost me money, time and a bunch of headaches That's why I create so much content for the baby VA I use to be in the beginning Super green and didnt have a clear on what I was doing or truly what I wanted out of my business I was chasing money until I figured out really quickly that wasn't what...
2023-02-0904 min
Neka SaidEpisode 28: 3 Things to Level Up to Go From Basic to PremiumWhen I first started my virtual assistant business I just wanted to make some money To one prove to myself that I could actually make my business work but also to support myself and my family Rent was around the corner and Christmas was shortly after I needed cash fast So I just wanted any client I knew I had grew my business the wrong way And not to mention I was still just getting by financially
2023-02-0704 min
Neka SaidEpisode 27: 3 Daily Tasks to Grow Your Virtual Assistant BusinessYou know you want to build your virtual assistant business but you get hung up on the things you should focus on to move your business forward. I remember being in that exact spot almost 7 years ago. I had finally said enough was enough. I was done with watching, researching and procrastinating and now I was going to put my big girl panties on and make the leap no matter how scared I was This thing was going to work but what the heck do I do everyday to actually have grow...
2022-12-0804 min
Neka SaidEpisode 26: Steal my exact process for when you find your next leadI can send you leads all day long and actually that's exactly what I do for my private clients daily but what you do with them is really what counts You don't know what to say to stand out in the sea of comments, emails or DMs to get the potential client’s eyes on you You don't know how to should up as an expert in a way that makes them want to talk to you more and move the conversation from texts to a sales calls How...
2022-12-0106 min
Neka SaidEpisode 25: Making your first $1k as a virtual assistantWhen I first started my virtual assistant business $1k was my big goal I thought that was the hardest thing to do And that was just a huge number to me until I did And I did it quicker than I thought because I started to learn and understand what made my clients buy And most importantly what made them buy from me So im going to share with you everything that I did that help me secure my first $1k in my VA bus...
2022-11-2406 min
Neka SaidEpisode 24: 3 Things you need to have in place to sign a client fastWhen first starting my business I was so scared of looking like a newbie to my clients. I wanted them to have a premium experience but baby I was so green I didnt even know what that would look like. It was until I worked with a few clients found the holes like I needed a contract…duh Neka lol and had the same questions asked over and over that I started to tweak a system that work for me, on autopilot and made me look like an expert even before I started working with them...
2022-11-1704 min
Neka SaidEpisode 23: How I signed $2k+ in clients in 1 weekAfter chatting with so many aspiring and struggling virtual assistants in the DMs, inside of Facebook groups and through replies to my weekly email newsletters, I found they all struggled with the main one thing And for me personally this has never been a problem for me even in the early days of my business Finding and converting clients comes easy to me and honestly it doesn't take me long to do it. I signed 2 clients within 10 days of starting my business But I have talked to female virtual assistants that go weeks a...
2022-11-1009 min
The Complete StoryEpisode 26: A Complete Story Employee Spotlight featuring Neka WilliamsJoin Miles and Chuck as they talk with Neka Williams about her (multiple) times with Complete Recovery. From equipment recovery to Amazon sales to Waypoint collections, she's done it all and shares her secret to success and more importantly, happiness. And as always, she plays to now world reknown "Chuck's Fast Five"!
2022-08-1919 min
Paul Has FunYear End Mega Mixtape-SEASON FINALEFinal episode of the year. In this podcast I collect all my mixtapes I've published this year into one large mix. Enjoy! Thanks to all you listeners, guests and frequent collaborators who've supported me this year. Let's keep it rolling in 2022. God Bless. Tracklisting: Modern Day Judas Jesse Royal Here Comes Trouble Chronixx Who Knows Protoje, Chronixx Unknown Number Busy Signal Love Like Ours (feat. Tarrus Riley) Estelle, Tarrus Riley
2021-12-273h 48
Neka SaidEpisode 22: How To Display Your Skills & Experience to Sign ClientsEver wonder how to "show" clients you have the skills and experience needed to help them in their business? Forget the fancy degree and certifications. Listen to this episode where I dive into what clients really want to see and what you can show them even if you don't have any client work yet!
2019-07-0907 min
Neka SaidEpisode 22: How To Display Your Skills & Experience to Sign ClientsEver wonder how to "show" clients you have the skills and experience needed to help them in their business?
Forget the fancy degree and certifications.
Listen to this episode where I dive into what clients really want to see and what you can show them even if you don't have any client work yet!
2019-07-0907 min
Neka SaidEpisode 21: How To Create PackagesYou want to start a virtual assistant business but you have no clue what to charge. Should you charge hourly or should you have packages?
I struggled with this in the beginning too. Im pretty sure its one of the most asked questions.
Check out this episode where I break down how to charge for your services without undercharging ;)
2019-01-1418 min
Neka SaidEpisode 21: How To Create PackagesYou want to start a virtual assistant business but you have no clue what to charge. Should you charge hourly or should you have packages? I struggled with this in the beginning too. Im pretty sure its one of the most asked questions. Check out this episode where I break down how to charge for your services without undercharging ;)
2019-01-1418 min
Neka SaidEpisode 20: How To Make $1k With A Super Slim LaunchThere are so many pieces to implement in your business and they're all super important but you don't (can't) implement them all at one time. So which ones should you start with you to have a super successful and profitable business?
In this episode, you'll learn the main 3 components you need to have in your business from day one. Stop the overthinking the process and start with these things to make your first $1k.
2019-01-0711 min
Neka SaidEpisode 20: How To Make $1k With A Super Slim LaunchThere are so many pieces to implement in your business and they're all super important but you don't (can't) implement them all at one time. So which ones should you start with you to have a super successful and profitable business? In this episode, you'll learn the main 3 components you need to have in your business from day one. Stop the overthinking the process and start with these things to make your first $1k.
2019-01-0711 min
Neka SaidEpisode 19: The Must Do's To Setup A Successful Year In BusinessEpisode 19: The Must Do's To Setup A Successful Year In Business by Neka Williams
2018-12-3106 min
Neka SaidEpisode 19: The Must Do's To Setup A Successful Year In BusinessEpisode 19: The Must Do's To Setup A Successful Year In Business by Neka Williams
2018-12-3106 min
Neka SaidEpisode 18: How To Set Effective GoalsWe all have goals and if you don't I need you to set a few right now. This episode will help you set effective goals that stop you from chasing your tail and gives you clear direction every time you sit down to work on your business.
If you consistently struggle with hitting your goals this episode is for you!
2018-12-2408 min
Neka SaidEpisode 18: How To Set Effective GoalsWe all have goals and if you don't I need you to set a few right now. This episode will help you set effective goals that stop you from chasing your tail and gives you clear direction every time you sit down to work on your business. If you consistently struggle with hitting your goals this episode is for you!
2018-12-2408 min
Neka SaidEpisode 17: Why You're Not Making Money In Your BusinessYou've listened to every podcast, read every blog posts and grab all of the freebies but you're still not making any money in your business. And you have no clue why not! You have implemented strategy after strategy and juggling all of the tasks that every coach suggest but somehow you still can't gain traction in your business.
Listen to this episode for the top 3 reasons why you're not making money in your business and how you can change that!
2018-12-1712 min
Neka SaidEpisode 17: Why You're Not Making Money In Your BusinessYou've listened to every podcast, read every blog posts and grab all of the freebies but you're still not making any money in your business. And you have no clue why not! You have implemented strategy after strategy and juggling all of the tasks that every coach suggest but somehow you still can't gain traction in your business. Listen to this episode for the top 3 reasons why you're not making money in your business and how you can change that!
2018-12-1712 min
Neka SaidEpisode 16: How To Build Confidence When You're Just StartingStarting is probably the hardest part. I put off starting my business for over 5 years. I knew at the young age of 18 that I wanted to be a business owner. I watch my mom run her family business from her bedroom and it inspired me to do the same.
But I was scared.
Scared of everything that could go wrong. I was too young to start a business. No one would ever hire me. What if I said the wrong thing or did the wrong thing. Oh, how the heck do I handle taxes?
How did I build the confidence...
2018-12-1017 min
Neka SaidEpisode 16: How To Build Confidence When You're Just StartingStarting is probably the hardest part. I put off starting my business for over 5 years. I knew at the young age of 18 that I wanted to be a business owner. I watch my mom run her family business from her bedroom and it inspired me to do the same. But I was scared. Scared of everything that could go wrong. I was too young to start a business. No one would ever hire me. What if I said the wrong thing or did the wrong thing. Oh, how the heck do I handle taxes? How did I build the confidence...
2018-12-1017 min
Neka SaidEpisode 15: Why Virtual Assistants Need An Email ListEpisode 15: Why Virtual Assistants Need An Email List by Neka Williams
2018-12-0407 min
Neka SaidEpisode 15: Why Virtual Assistants Need An Email ListEpisode 15: Why Virtual Assistants Need An Email List by Neka Williams
2018-12-0407 min
Neka SaidEpisode 14: Why You Need a Business PlanI know I need to work on my business. I have a couple of hours to get some stuff done so I grab my laptop, open it up and log on to Facebook. Now what? I have no clue what I should be working on! Do I write a blog post, record a podcast, fix my website, hang out in a few Facebook groups? If this is you don't feel bad because I've been there too girlfriend. When I first started my virtual assistant business I was all over the place. One day I wanted to blog because I have...
2018-11-2614 min
Neka SaidEpisode 14: Why You Need a Business PlanI know I need to work on my business. I have a couple of hours to get some stuff done so I grab my laptop, open it up and log on to Facebook. Now what?
I have no clue what I should be working on!
Do I write a blog post, record a podcast, fix my website, hang out in a few Facebook groups?
If this is you don't feel bad because I've been there too girlfriend.
When I first started my virtual assistant business I was all over the place. One day I wanted to blog because I have...
2018-11-2614 min
Neka SaidEpisode 13: How To Avoid Scams When Working OnlineYou really want to work from home but you've heard and read so many reviews on how people are getting scammed. From not receiving a payment, to sending money and being ghosted or even receiving bad checks. Watch this episode for my top 4 red flags you should look out for when working online.
2018-10-0109 min
Neka SaidEpisode 13: How To Avoid Scams When Working OnlineYou really want to work from home but you've heard and read so many reviews on how people are getting scammed.
From not receiving a payment, to sending money and being ghosted or even receiving bad checks.
Watch this episode for my top 4 red flags you should look out for when working online.
2018-10-0109 min
Neka SaidEpisode 12: How To Know When You're Ready To Make The Leap Into Entrepreneurship Full-timeYou really want to take your business full-time but are you ready? Its so hard working a 9-5 and then putting in hours into your business in the evenings. If you had more time you could easily do more, right? Wait before you make the jump! Watch this episode for my top 4 signs that you are ready to become a full-time business owner.
2018-09-2406 min
Neka SaidEpisode 12: How To Know When You're Ready To Make The Leap Into Entrepreneurship Full-timeYou really want to take your business full-time but are you ready?
Its so hard working a 9-5 and then putting in hours into your business in the evenings. If you had more time you could easily do more, right?
Wait before you make the jump! Watch this episode for my top 4 signs that you are ready to become a full-time business owner.
2018-09-2406 min
Neka SaidEpisode 11: How To save Time During Your Onboarding Process?If you spend too many hours per week making edits to proposals then you definitely need to stop what you're doing and read this post This is common for so many entrepreneurs. I've seen this discussed in Facebook groups as well as it has happened to my clients, business bestie and myself personally. Listen to this episode on How I added one step into my onboarding process that saved me hours each week. Facebook group The Virtual Assistant Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevaclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nekasaidit/ Instagram: @coachneka https://www.instagram.com/coachneka/
2018-09-2410 min
Neka SaidEpisode 11: How To save Time During Your Onboarding Process?If you spend too many hours per week making edits to proposals then you definitely need to stop what you're doing and read this post
This is common for so many entrepreneurs. I've seen this discussed in Facebook groups as well as it has happened to my clients, business bestie and myself personally.
Listen to this episode on How I added one step into my onboarding process that saved me hours each week.
Facebook group The Virtual Assistant Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevaclub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nekasaidit/
Instagram: @coachneka https://www.instagram.com/coachneka/
2018-09-2410 min
Neka SaidEpisode 10: How To Have Work Life Balance?Working a 9-5, maintaining the household, making sure the kids don't die, having a healthy relationship while also trying to squeeze in a little time for yourself... How do you have a profitable business while also taking care of everything at home? Check out this episode on my top 3 ways to have work life balance!
2018-09-2011 min
Neka SaidEpisode 10: How To Have Work Life Balance?Working a 9-5, maintaining the household, making sure the kids don't die, having a healthy relationship while also trying to squeeze in a little time for yourself...
How do you have a profitable business while also taking care of everything at home?
Check out this episode on my top 3 ways to have work life balance!
2018-09-2011 min
Neka SaidEpisode 9: How To Identify Your Ideal Client?“You need to know who your ideal client is before you even start” I know you’ve heard it before...countless times. Ideal client, dream client, creating that avatar... Blah blah blah! What does that even mean? Listen to this episode to find out how to identify your ideal client!
2018-09-1009 min
Neka SaidEpisode 9: How To Identify Your Ideal Client?“You need to know who your ideal client is before you even start”
I know you’ve heard it before...countless times. Ideal client, dream client, creating that avatar...
Blah blah blah!
What does that even mean? Listen to this episode to find out how to identify your ideal client!
2018-09-1009 min
Neka SaidEpisode 7: How I used cold emailing to make my first $1kI’ve been asked this question so many times since starting my business. Especially since I was able to sign 2 clients within 10 days of starting my business. Years ago when I first started my virtual assistant business I understood the mere fact that no one knew who I was or what I did. So I knew I needed to change that. I needed to get my services in front of as many people as possible. And I did that through cold email. Watch for the 5 proven strategies to write a cold email that converts into sales Facebook group The Virtual As...
2018-08-2709 min
Neka SaidEpisode 7: How I used cold emailing to make my first $1kI’ve been asked this question so many times since starting my business. Especially since I was able to sign 2 clients within 10 days of starting my business.
Years ago when I first started my virtual assistant business I understood the mere fact that no one knew who I was or what I did. So I knew I needed to change that. I needed to get my services in front of as many people as possible.
And I did that through cold email. Watch for the 5 proven strategies to write a cold email that converts into sales
Facebook group The Virtual As...
2018-08-2709 min
Neka SaidEpisode 6: How To Beat Fear and Start A Virtual Assistant BusinessWhen I first started my virtual assistant business I was literally scared of everything. I struggled with every fear you can name.
Wait let's go back even further when I began to even THINK about starting an online business at 18 fear kept me stuck for over 5 years.
You're probably reading this because fear has you paralyzed to the point you can't even take the first step to see if you can make this thing work or not.
Listen to this episode for the 6 things I did to finally overcome fear and actually get started!
Facebook group The Virtual Assistant Club...
2018-08-2015 min
Neka SaidEpisode 6: How To Beat Fear and Start A Virtual Assistant BusinessWhen I first started my virtual assistant business I was literally scared of everything. I struggled with every fear you can name. Wait let's go back even further when I began to even THINK about starting an online business at 18 fear kept me stuck for over 5 years. You're probably reading this because fear has you paralyzed to the point you can't even take the first step to see if you can make this thing work or not. Listen to this episode for the 6 things I did to finally overcome fear and actually get started! Facebook group The Virtual Assistant Club...
2018-08-2015 min