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The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsPersonal Update and Big AnnouncementThe trailer for my new podcast is available now! Listen here: https://www.sharonnissen.com/blog/trailer Not Your Basic Podcast Manager is a business and marketing podcast with short and sweet episodes to help freelance podcast managers around the world learn new skills and strategies for producing, marketing, and managing podcasts for clients. Host Sharon Nissen brings you mindset tips, technical how-to's, podcast news, marketing strategies for finding clients, and behind-the-scenes looks at her own business to inspire you to take your podcasting business to new heights! She's sharing everything she's learned af...
2022-09-1202 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants7 Lessons I Learned from Coaching Virtual Assistants in 2021In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 7 most important lessons she learned from coaching virtual assistants this year. Tune in to hear: Ways to increase your income, build relationships and maintain productivity What to do if you’re unsure if a certain niche or specialty is right for you How to avoid making decisions that aren’t in alignment with your goals Want to access more coaching like you heard on today’s episode? Join us in The Support Squad Membership. It’...
2021-12-1420 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Find Your Ideal ClientIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with freelancing expert Craig Cannings about how to identify your ideal client and strategies for standing out from other freelancers. Tune in to hear: A simple formula for determining who your ideal client is Strategic ways to stand out and connect with others The top 5 sources for finding high-quality clients and referrals Connect with Craig: Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook FREE GIFT: The Freelance Start-Up Guide Want to fast-track your b...
2021-12-0731 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Create Custom Productivity Practices for Your BusinessIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with anti-hustle Productivity Strategist Sagan Morrow about how to up your productivity without sacrificing your unique needs and lifestyle. Tune in to hear: Common mistakes that virtual assistants make when structuring their businesses The importance of having a burnout prevention plan and how to create one How to boost your productivity and create more abundance by hustling less Connect with Sagan: Website | Instagram | Twitter Free Solopreneur Archetype Training | Free Productivity Training
2021-11-3029 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsDelegate to Scale Your BusinessIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with virtual assistant agency owner Kristy Yoder about how to delegate to scale your business. Tune in to hear: The importance of delegating effectively in all areas of your life Why you might be feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business How to decide what you should do yourself and what you should delegate Connect with Kristy: Website | Instagram | Smart VAs Instagram Free Gift: Smart Delegation E-book Wa...
2021-11-2334 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow Your Sense of Self-Worth is Impacting Your SalesIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pauline Mulabay about how worthiness can affect your sales and why self development is so important for entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear: The importance of creating a mission and vision statement for your business The difference between your self-worth and the work that you do How to stop taking rejection personally and find a support system Connect with Pauline: Website | Instagram FREE Gift: Business Resource Library
2021-11-1631 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Start Integrating Pinterest as a Service OfferIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pinterest Strategist Meagan Williamson about how to add Pinterest services to your virtual assistant business. Tune in to hear: How to get started with Pinterest Management and decide if it's right for you The many different types of offers you can create and how to price them Why it's the perfect way to attract higher quality clients and scale with ease Pro tip: Pinterest and podcasting go together like peanut butter and jelly!
2021-11-0934 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Common Myths About Podcast ManagementIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing 4 common myths about becoming a podcast manager. Tune in to hear: Why I don’t believe in competition, especially in the podcast world How to get started as a podcast manager even if you don’t have experience The beauty of crafting a stress-free podcasting experience for yourself and your clients Time Sensitive: Free workshop for aspiring podcast pros TOMORROW! Want to learn how to stand out in the podcasting world, wow your clients, and cr...
2021-10-2614 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhy Unicorn VAs Burn Out and Don't Hit Income GoalsIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing why being a multi-talented Unicorn VA can lead to burn-out if you don’t specialize your business. Tune in to hear: The biggest problem with being a unicorn VA Why you're not consistently hitting your income goals How to truly become your own boss I finally found an outlet for all of my unicorn gifts by specializing in podcast management. And in my upcoming live workshop, I’m going to show you how I beca...
2021-10-1917 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow Niching to Podcast Management Changed My Entire BusinessIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how she transitioned from general virtual assistant to podcast manager and how it helped her earn more and find clients. Tune in to hear: Why I chose podcast management as my niche How niching to podcast management led to more referrals and higher-quality clients The most important thing that podcast changed about my business Because of the transformation I saw in my business when I niched to podcast management, I’m ready to share all of my...
2021-10-1221 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsDo You Have a Hobby, Side-hustle, or Business?In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with licensed attorney and tax professional Braden Drake about how to determine whether your business is covered for taxes and legal protections. Tune in to hear: The difference between a hobby and a business - and why what we call ourselves matters How the IRS looks at our business depending on what we call ourselves - and why that makes a difference at tax time Important steps to take to make sure you and your b...
2021-10-0520 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsGrow Your Business by Becoming a Kartra VAIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Kartra expert Jessica Sciuva about how to scale your business by becoming a Kartra virtual assistant. Tune in to hear: Jessica’s journey from virtual assistant to Kartra specialist How to offer Kartra services in your virtual assistant business The types of clients that need Kartra support Connect with Jessica: Website | Facebook | Instagram FREE Gift: Tech VA Guide Want to fast-track your business growth? I c...
2021-09-2817 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Operationally Manage When Your Marketing Takes OffIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with systems strategist Kristen Westcott about how to manage your operations as your business grows. Tune in to hear: How to grow your business without losing your mind A simple framework for creating sustainable success in your business Strategies for creating more space in your week for marketing & client work Connect with Kristen: Website | Facebook | Instagram FREE Gift: Focus Framework Want to fast-track your business growth? I...
2021-09-2131 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Close More Clients on Your Discovery CallsIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with sales maven Nikki Rausch about techniques to use in your discovery calls to land more clients for your business. Tune in to hear: How to recognize subtle clues that someone might be interested in hiring you Why you should “pre-frame” your Discovery Calls The one question that many people forget to ask in Discovery Calls Connect with Nikki: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn FREE Gift: Closing the Sale eBook - Simple Tips to In...
2021-09-1430 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants3 Types of Offers for Your Service-Based BusinessIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing a real group coaching call with The Support Squad Membership where she breaks down 3 different types of service based offers. Tune in to hear: How to create a valuable introductory offer for clients that aren’t ready for ongoing Using ongoing support packages to create stability in your income Why a premium service package will help you scale your business Want to access more coaching like you heard on today’s episode? Join us in The Supp...
2021-09-0733 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Difference Between a Virtual Assistant and a Virtual Expert In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Kathy Goughenour about the differences between a virtual assistant and a virtual expert. Tune in to hear: How to tap into your full potential and make more money Why you don't need a degree or certification to be considered an expert The truth about what your clients really want and need from you Connect with Kathy: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Great news: The Support Squad Membership is officially open for enrollment?
2021-08-3124 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Power of Structure for Creative EntrepreneursIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how to create a supportive structure in your business that encourages creativity and innovation. Tune in to hear: Why waiting until inspiration strikes is killing your content game The importance of compartmentalizing your business How scheduling everything actually allowed me to create more blank space Ready to bring more sparkle & shine into your day-to-day? Join me August 25-27 for the Happy Business Reset - a FREE 3-day workshop to help you create a more...
2021-08-2420 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsBuilding a Happy Service-Based BusinessIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how to bring more joy and purpose to your service-based business. Tune in to hear: How to tap into the deepest intention of your business The power of embracing seasons in your life and business Why every business owner needs their own personal support squad Ready to bring more sparkle & shine into your day-to-day? Join me August 25-27 for the Happy Business Reset - a FREE 3-day workshop to help you create a more...
2021-08-1722 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Leverage Pinterest to Attract Your Soulmate Clients and Grow Your Email ListIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pinterest Marketing Expert Presh Rodgers about how to leverage Pinterest to attract your soulmate clients and grow your email list. Tune in to hear: Why Presh decided to transition from general VA to Pinterest Marketing Expert How Pinterest can help service providers to scale their business The difference between Pinterest and social media platforms like Instagram Connect with Presh: Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook Before you tap into the power of Pinterest, it’s imp...
2021-08-1019 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Best Specialties for Multi-Talented "Unicorn VAs"In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the best specialties for multi-talented unicorn virtual assistants to help you make the most of all of your skills. Tune in to hear: How I learned that being a “unicorn” was not all it cracked up to be Why becoming a podcast manager helped me fall in love with my business 4 VA specialties that will allow you to use all your skills...on your own terms Whether you are a unicorn or you have a specific set...
2021-08-0317 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow To Create Your Productivity Formula for Client ManagementIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with business fundamentals coach Romaine Brown-Palmer about how to create a productivity formula for client management. Tune in to hear: What virtual assistants struggle with when it comes to client management The biggest tipping point for Romaine that lead her to come up with a formula The tools that Romaine has created to support virtual assistants with client management and productivity Connect with Romaine: Website | Instagram | Amazon Page for Journals Just a reminder there...
2021-07-2740 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsEp. 100 How to Build a Profitable Biz around a Lifestyle You Love with Tracy Lynn MorganIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Productivity Consultant Tracy Lynn Morgan about how to build a profitable business around a lifestyle you love. Tune in to hear: What to do when your day doesn’t go as planned How to deal with mom guilt as a business owner A new way of looking at our productivity by considering our values Connect with Tracy:Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | FREE Profit Builder Blueprint
2021-07-0630 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsNo-Fuss Email Marketing for Busy Entrepreneurs with Katie GuentherIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with email marketing expert Katie Guenther about how busy entrepreneurs can get started with email marketing. Tune in to hear: Why email marketing is important for every small business How to grow your email list the easy and free way How often you should email your list (and why consistency is important) Connect with Katie: Website | Instagram | No Fuss Newsletters | FREE Lead Magnet Guide
2021-06-2232 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsFast-Track Your Virtual Assistant Business LaunchIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how to fast-track your virtual assistant business launch so that you can start landing clients and earning money sooner. The business foundations you shouldn't skip over Simple marketing assets that will help you put yourself out there sooner Where to look for clients before you have a following or network Want support with launching faster and earning money sooner? The Support Squad Membership (my favorite way of supporting new VAs) is currently closed for...
2021-06-1612 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsNiching Down and Growing Your Biz with Facebook Groups with Stacey HookerIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with HoneyBook Pro Stacey Hooker about niching down and growing your business with Facebook Groups. Tune in to hear: Why Stacey chose to step away from the title “virtual assistant” as she niched down The role that Facebook Groups have played in Stacey’s business Tried and true tips for finding and engaging in aligned Facebook Groups Connect with Stacey: Website | 7 Essential Workflow Emails Guide | Instagram | 50% off first year with HoneyBook And while w...
2021-06-0833 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsVA 101: Day 2 - Branding & Marketing Your Virtual Assistant BusinessIn Day 2 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, we’re going to talk about how to begin branding & marketing your business including choosing a name, creating a logo, and deciding where you will be found online. Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
2021-05-0437 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsVA 101: Day 1 - Launching Your BusinessIn Day 1 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, we’re going to talk about the foundations of your business including business formation, financial & legal foundations, and choosing your services. Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
2021-05-0334 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsUsing the Enneagram as a Business OwnerIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with sales and leadership coach Leslie Lyons about how learning your Enneagram can help you to sell and lead more powerfully. Connect with Leslie: Website | Instagram | Soulful Values Session | Take Leslie’s FREE Selling Quiz
2021-04-2727 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsGet More Visible with Podcast Guesting with Mayra WillisIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Visibility Specialist Mayra Willis about how to get more visible with podcast guesting. Connect with Mayra: Instagram Tune in to hear: Who Mayra serves as a visibility specialist What a visibility specialist does for their clients How podcast guesting can get more visibility for your business
2021-04-2317 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Stand out on Instagram and Attract Dream Clients with Ericka CalunsagIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with social media manager and virtual assistant Ericka Calunsag about how to stand out on Instagram and attract your dream clients. Tune in to hear: The main mistakes virtual assistants make on Instagram Ericka’s tips for getting over your fear of showing up on video How to start conversations with dream clients on Instagram Connect with Ericka: Website | Instagram | Book a Content Strategy Session
2021-04-2026 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhy Hiring an OBM is One of the Best Decisions You'll Make with Sue AlmonteIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with online business manager Sue Almonte about the difference between VAs and OBMs and the importance of systems in your business. Tune in to hear: Why Sue loves to serve spiritual entrepreneurs The key differences between an OBM and a VA The importance of creating systems so that you can have a business that runs without you How to know if you’re ready to hire an OBM Connect with Sue: Website | Instagram | Facebook Re...
2021-04-1622 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Add Virtual Summits to your Skill Set the Easy Way with Dama JueIn this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with digital marketer Dama Jue about why virtual summits are here to stay and how to add them to your skillset. Tune in to hear: Why virtual summits are huge right now and not going anywhere What makes virtual summit production perfect for multi-talented VAs How to price virtual summit services Getting started with virtual summits the easy way Connect with Dama: Instagram | Purchase Summit in a Box and get a FREE bonus strategy session with...
2021-04-1342 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsNiching to Web Design in Your Service-Based Business with Deann BurrisHaving a beautiful, professional website can help you look more legitimate, increase your sales, and reach new customers. But building a website? Not so easy. That’s why web design is one of the best things that business owners can outsource. A professional web designer will help you to make sure that your website functions properly and turns visitors into customers. Today on The Support Squad, I am thrilled to introduce you to Deann Burris, one of my star members from inside The Support Squad Membership Community. She’s going to share why she chose web...
2021-04-0919 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhy Virtual Assistants Should Get Off the Sidelines and Into the Spotlight with Trish TaylorFor many virtual assistants, it can feel comfortable to be the eternal sidekick, hanging in the background and helping our clients shine. Let me be clear: there is nothing wrong with being the right-hand gal to high-powered business owners. It can be an empowering and fulfilling role to be in, which is why I love virtual assisting so much. However, when we can get the confidence to step into the spotlight (even just a smidge) and show ourselves more authentically, we open ourselves up to higher-quality clients and a business that feels totally aligned with us.
2021-03-3020 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Do’s & Don’ts of Creating a Client ExperienceI cannot overstate how important the client experience is to your business. A seamless client experience helps you to build strong relationships, develop trust, and encourage referrals. But mapping out the client experience can be pretty overwhelming to new virtual assistants. In this episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing the Do’s & Don’t of Creating a Client Experience so that you can set all of your client relationships up for success. Tune in to hear: Why good ol’ fashioned pen and paper is your friend The importance of consi...
2021-03-0906 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants5 Reasons You’re Still Not Landing ClientsDo you feel like you’re doing it all right, following all the strategies, and doing all the things, but you’re still not landing clients? This can be so frustrating and disheartening and can even lead a lot of virtual assistants to quit before they even have a chance to get started. I’ve noticed that there are usually just a few subtle but key changes you need to make in order to start landing those clients. In this episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing 5 reasons you’re still not landing cl...
2021-03-0207 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Transition from General Virtual Assistant to a Content/Copywriting Virtual AssistantHave you been thinking about specializing in content or copywriting in your virtual assistant business? Writing is an incredibly in-demand and valuable skill, and no one knows this niche better than freelance writing coach Quiana Darden! On today’s episode of The Support Squad, Quiana is here to tell us all about her journey from general virtual assistant to content writer and how it has helped her earn more while working less. If you’ve been thinking about putting your writing skills to use, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear: Q...
2021-02-2312 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsVirtual Assistants & Coaches: A Match Made in HeavenI remember when I first came into the online space, I was so baffled by how many virtual assistants said that coaches were their ideal client. I had kind of heard of coaches but I had no idea how big the online coaching industry was. Nothing in my past experience was related to coaching, so I didn’t feel like it was a niche I could dive into. Obviously, I pretty quickly learned that virtual assistants and coaches are a match made in heaven and why we really couldn’t exist without each other. On...
2021-02-1618 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsRedefining the "Ideal Client Avatar" - What You Really Need to Consider When Choosing ClientsHow specific do you really need to be about your ideal client?” If you’ve been following me for awhile or listening to The Support Squad Podcast, you know that I’ve talked a lot in the past about getting really specific about your ideal client avatar down to what types of books they read, where they look to shop, etc. etc. Determining your ideal client in this specific way can be good if you’re really feeling stuck on your marketing and you need to have a very clear picture of a person in your mind...
2021-02-0315 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe 9-Point Speech Formula that Converts Audiences to ClientsWhen you think about virtual assistants, the phrase “public speaking” might not be the first thing that comes to mind. A lot of us start our businesses thinking that we can hide behind email and our websites, and that we’ll never have to step out of our comfort zone by actually speaking. It is true that it is possible to find clients without ever showing our face, but I know through experience that the more we are sharing ourselves, our stories, and our expertise on places like Instagram Stories, Facebook Live, TikTok, and podcasts & summit...
2021-01-2621 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhat's in a Name? Choosing a Name for Your Virtual Assistant BusinessI have to add “choosing a business name” to the list of things that new virtual assistants spend way too much time going back and forth on. Choosing your name is important, because it will be the first impression your potential clients will have of your business. It should feel good to say, to hear, and to see in print. It should feel natural and like an extension of yourself. But overthinking the name of your business can lead you to creating something that boxes you in and prohibits your growth. On today’s episod...
2021-01-1918 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsStop Stressing About Your Website and Focus on These ThingsDo you really NEED a website in order to get clients? Creating a website is where many virtual assistants get frozen in their tracks...and the truth is, it’s not even a necessary thing to have early on in your business! On today’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing why you don’t really need a website, and where you should put your focus instead! Tune in to hear: How I actually NEVER had a website for my VA services The top 3 reasons that you don’t need a website...
2021-01-1215 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsMaking the Transition from VA to OBM and Getting Strategic with 2021 Planning with Alexis FortierEvery virtual assistant eventually reaches a stage in their business where it’s time to uplevel. That uplevelling can look a little different for everyone, but one natural transition that a virtual assistant can make is into a more strategic role as an online business manager. No one has made that transition more gracefully and successfully than Alexis Fortier, my guest on the podcast today. Today she’s here to share with us the differences between a virtual assistant and online business manager and how to tell if you’re ready to shift into th...
2020-12-2820 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants3 Low-Tech, High-Impact Specialties for New Virtual AssistantsSome of the most common fears I hear from new virtual assistants about choosing a specialty for their business are that they don’t have the technical skills to market a specialty or that they won’t be able to provide results for their clients. I understand these fears, but an important lesson that I’ve learned after years of mentoring VAs is that there are tons of low-tech specialties that you can teach yourself that can still provide tons of impact for your clients. On today’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing 3...
2020-12-2121 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Toxic Myths About Choosing a Specialty for Your BusinessIf I could go back to the beginning of my business and change ONE thing, I would have chosen a specialty from day one instead of marketing myself as a “general” virtual assistant. It would have saved me from years of bad clients, low rates, and feeling unfocused and uninspired by my business. The truth is: it was only my mindset that was holding me back. I had so many doubts and fears based on the myths I believed about choosing a specialty. On today’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing...
2020-12-0820 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsAbsolute Marketing: Consistency in Marketing Makes All the Difference with Elizabeth PampaloneAs we’re winding down 2020 and planning for 2021, I am prioritizing simplicity and efficiency over everything else. Are you with me on that? With all the wild curveballs that 2020 has thrown at us, how nice would it be if we could cross social media marketing off of our 2021 to-do list in five days. Yep, you heard me right, five days. Expert marketer Elizabeth Pampalone is joining me on the podcast to share with us how important consistency is in your business and how to make it simple with her proven strategy for creating 365 days of so...
2020-12-0120 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe 4 Biggest Time Wasters New Virtual Assistants FaceDo you feel like you’re spending way too much time getting your virtual assistant business set up when you could already be serving clients? Yes, it’s true that there are lots of things you need to do to set up the foundation of your business, and sometimes it can be hard to tell which things you absolutely need to be spending time on and which things are just wasting your valuable time. On today’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing The 4 Biggest Time Wasters New Virtual Assistants Face. Tune in...
2020-11-1609 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsSOPs: The Secret to Scaling & Streamlining Your VA BusinessHave you mapped out the repeated processes in your virtual assistant business? If you’re anything like me when I first started my business, you’re probably holding a lot of information in your head. When it comes to the repeated things you do daily, weekly, and monthly in your business, you might find yourself suddenly thinking “Oh yeah! I forgot to do that?” or “How did I do that last time, again?” Having standard operating procedures or SOPs is an important first step of building a business that’s ready to grow and scale. On today...
2020-11-0907 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Ways You Can Collaborate with Other Virtual Assistants to Grow Your BusinessHave you tapped into the potential of collaborating with other virtual assistants to help you grow your business? If you can start to view other virtual assistants as partners and confidantes, you’ll never see them as competition again! There are so many ways to collaborate with other service providers to create a more fun and vibrant business. On today’s episode of The Support Squad, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing 4 Ways You Can Collaborate with Other Virtual Assistants to Grow Your Business. Tune in to hear: One of the ONLY...
2020-11-0208 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Overcome 3 Common Mindset BlocksDo you find yourself easily derailed by thoughts like “No one will ever pay me high rates” or “I don’t have the skills it takes to make it as a virtual assistant?” The mind is a powerful thing and as you’re beginning your entrepreneurial journey, you should start to become aware of the thoughts that creep into your head and keep you from being as confident as you could be. On today’s episode of The Support Squad, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing How to Overcome 3 Common Mindset Blocks. Tune in to hea...
2020-10-2608 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Steps to Becoming an Expert in Your NicheDo you want to be seen as the “go-to gal” in your industry or niche? The best way to earn more as a virtual assistant is to be seen as an expert in your field. And unfortunately, that kind of status doesn’t just happen by accident. If you want to stand out as the authority on your niche, you’re going to need to totally immerse yourself in your area of focus and show up consistently for your audience. On today’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m sharing 4 Steps to Becoming an Expert in Yo...
2020-10-1908 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants3 Things Virtual Assistants Can Say Instead of "I Don't Know"Do you ever feel tempted to say “I don’t know” when I client ask you a question you don’t know the answer to or asks you to do something you’ve never done? Of course as you’re starting your virtual assistant business, there are going to be things that come up that you just don’t know the answer to. That being said, one of the most important qualities that people are looking for in a virtual assistant is resourcefulness (trust me I’ve done the research on this.) On today’s episode of The Sup...
2020-10-1209 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Hustleproof Your Business and Understand the Facebook Algorithm with Minessa KoneckyTwo things that I've been talking about a lot with virtual assistants in The Support Squad lately are how to simplify and streamline your business and how to demystify Facebook and get your posts seen. My guest on the podcast today magically happens to be in expert in both of those things. Minessa Konecky is a business coach and social strategist and she's here today to teach us how to identify the places in our business that are leaking our time and energy and how to master the Facebook algorithm so that you can use it for majo...
2020-09-2821 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants3 Steps to Turn Your Existing Skills into an Online BusinessWhen you hear that it's possible to turn your existing skills into an online business as a virtual assistant, it can be hard to fill in the dots. How does my past experience as a preschool teacher translate to the online space? It's all about looking back at times when you innovated or created something that made your life or someone else's life easier and figuring out the steps you need to take to bring that skill to life online. In this episode of The Support Squad, I'm sharing my 3 Steps to Turn Your Existing...
2020-08-2918 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsSet Your Virtual Assistant Business Up for Success with Legal Foundations with Layne Lyons, JDDo you ever suddenly get a deep sinking feeling about your business? It’s kind of like the feeling you get when you’re about to go to the dentist, but you know you haven’t been flossing. It’s a fear that comes from knowing that the foundation of your business is not totally solid. Maybe you’re using a weird, cobbled together contract or you don’t have terms & conditions set up on your website. These little cracks in our foundation can really sit in the back of our subconscious as business owners and come out during r...
2020-08-2427 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Manifest Your Dream ClientsWhat do you think when you hear the word “manifest”? To me: “Manifesting” is not just a fluffy, woo-woo concept. It’s actually a powerful business strategy! For service providers, learning the basics of manifesting can help you to land your dream clients and begin building a business that LIGHTS YOU UP. Today on The Support Squad Podcast, I’m sharing my 3-step manifestation process: VISUALIZATION + ELEVATED ENERGY + ALIGNED ACTION. If you’re ready to let go of your lackluster clients and find those business BFFS, this one is for you! Tune in to lea...
2020-08-2115 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Create an Aligned Social Media Strategy for Your Virtual Assistant BusinessIf your social media strategy feels draining and exhausting…it’s time to get aligned! There is no true social media blueprint for virtual assistants. The only strategy that will work for you is one that feels intuitive and creates results for your specific business. The good news is that if you can uncover a more intuitive way of doing social media, it becomes a lot more easy and fun! (Yay, happy businesses!) Today on The Support Squad Podcast, I’m sharing How to Create an Aligned Social Media for Your Virtual Assistant Busine...
2020-08-1417 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Power of Social Proof: Using Testimonials to Gain Trust and AuthoritySocial proof is one of the most powerful marketing tools for virtual assistants! Tune in to find out: 📝 When to ask a client for a testimonial 📝 The answer to the age-old question: "How do I get testimonials if I've never had a client?" 📝 How to make it easy for your clients to give you a testimonial 📝 The best ways to leverage testimonials in your marketing .
2020-08-0718 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsMy 4-Step Process for Making Tough Business DecisionsAre you feeling bombarded by decisions as you're building your virtual assistant business? Common ones include: which logo to choose, LLC or Sole Proprietorship, which services to offer, etc. With so much information available to us, it can be hard to make a choice and stick with it! In this episode of The Support Squad, I'm sharing my 4-step process for making tough business decisions and how it will make you a more profitable business owner! Tune in to hear: Why you should choose a few trusted sources to ask for advice The importance o...
2020-07-3111 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsConnecting with Your Clients + Gaining New Ones with Click-Worthy Emails with Tiffany LewisAs my friend Tiffany explains, trying to stand out on social media is a bit like speed dating, while connecting through email is more like a romantic dinner date. When you’re trying to build an intimate connection with potential clients, you can’t underestimate the power of email. After we’ve been invited into someone’s inbox we have the opportunity to build a deep connection that can be nurtured over time. Today on the podcast, conversion copywriter Tiffany Lewis is here to share how to connect with clients and gain new ones with click wor...
2020-07-2724 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhy Virtual Assistants Need a Daily Networking StrategyTired of getting turned down for #jobopps and chasing down clients for your virtual assistant business? Creating a daily networking strategy will help you build a web of connections that will allow you to attract clients with ease. Today I'm sharing why virtual assistants need a daily networking strategy and some tips for getting started. Tune in to hear: - The difference between networking and applying for job postings - My own personal networking journey - Where to network online - How to implement a daily networking...
2020-07-2418 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsTaking the “Ick” Out of Sales with Ryann DowdyBecoming a successful virtual assistant requires sales, but so many of us are scared to come across as pushy. I’ve definitely found out that there’s a way to build relationships and make sales without any of those gross feelings that come up. And no one knows this process better than my guest today, Ryann Dowdy. Today, Ryann is going to share what “selling through service” really looks like, and how we can successfully sell our services without any of the “ick” factor. Tune in to hear: The important role mindset plays in our sales success How t...
2020-06-2922 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsUsing Dubsado to Streamline Your Virtual Assistant Business with Amanda BellamyOne of the ways that we as business owners can take some things off of our plates and streamline is by utilizing automation as much as we can. And one of my favorite ways to do this is with the all-in-one client management software Dubsado. Today, Amanda Bellamy is going to talk with us about Dubsado and how it not only helped her get organized in her business, it’s also become a high-impact signature service that she can offer to clients. Tune in to hear: Why Dubsado setup is such a great signature service for vi...
2020-06-2217 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Overcome an Income Plateau as a Virtual Assistant with Tasha BoothEvery virtual assistant hits an income plateau at some point in their business. It’s that tricky place where you’ve finally filled your client roster and are earning a consistent income, but you can’t seem to reach your higher income goals. There are lots of ways to overcome this business milestone, and I’ve brought Tasha Booth on the podcast to explain why income plateaus happen and how to move past them. Today we’re talking about: When virtual assistants can expect an income plateau How to know if raising your price...
2020-04-2525 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants6 Common Virtual Assistant Myths DebunkedPeople hear “work from home” and they automatically think that you’re taking surveys or selling essential oils or bugging your friends & family to buy things from you. They also think that working from home means your work is easy or that you must not be making any money. As a proud and successful online business owner, these myths and misconceptions drive me crazy! Today, I’m sharing 6 common myths about virtual assistants and why they are SO wrong. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies...
2020-04-1312 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Only Times Virtual Assistants Should Take “Unpaid” ClientsA lot of new virtual assistants have the mistaken belief that they should discount their services or even offer free services at the beginning of their business. This is a trap! Doing work for free will not help you grow your business, except in some very specific situations. Today, I’m sharing why you shouldn’t be offering your services for free and the few times that it might be okay under the right circumstances. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Get acce...
2020-04-0310 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow Virtual Assistants Can Take Control of Their Business Finances with Danielle HaydenDanielle Hayden, the co-owner of Kickstart Accounting Inc. and the author of The Profit Planner book series, is on a mission to help rule-breaking female entrepreneurs understand their numbers so they can gain the confidence needed to create sustainable profits. In this episode of The Support Squad, Danielle is sharing the important steps we need to take regarding our business finances, how to choose an accounting software that will help us grow, how to pay yourself as a business owner, and the basics of setting smart financial goals. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant...
2020-03-2719 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Importance of Self-Discovery for Virtual AssistantsInvesting time in self-discovery is not just a luxury for egotistical people, it is a necessary practice if you want to build a business and a brand that will grow with you and feel aligned. Today, I’m sharing why I believe that self-discovery is important for all virtual assistants and share some simple practices to help you start your self-discovery journey. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: ht...
2020-03-2017 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhat Community Over Competition Really Means for Virtual AssistantsWe see the words “Community over Competition” so much that we’ve lost the true meaning of the words. What does it really mean to let go of comparison and false fears of scarcity and lift up others in your industry? Today, Jessa Glover and Bria Hash are joining me to discuss how collaboration and community can be truly transformative for virtual assistants. Listen in to hear: How their relationship has evolved from client/virtual assistant to partnering to create the National Association of Virtual Assistants How Bria realized true leadership means allowing people to recogn...
2020-03-1333 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsBehind the Scenes with a Digital Nomad: What It’s Really Like to Live & Work in Bali with Amanda KolbyeYou guys have heard me talk a lot about what life is like as a work-at-home mom or “mompreneur.” But my guest today is a reminder that there are lots of ways to live the “Laptop Lifestyle.” Amanda Kolbye is an international business coach sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what life is really like for a digital nomad living in Bali. Amanda’s journey from corporate job to digital nomad How she stays focused while living and working in exotic locations Why she chose Bali as her current home How she’s created a personal brand that allows her business...
2020-02-2821 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Simple Ways to Scale Your Virtual Assistant BusinessWe all want to serve more and earn more, but there are only so many hours in a day. I know that many of you have gotten to a point in your business where you are booked out, but not reaching your income goals, and you don’t have time to take on any more clients. What can you do about this? It’s time to scale. Today I’m going to share 5 simple ways you can start to earn more without doing more by scaling your virtual assistant business. Get free resources and training for your virtua...
2020-02-2109 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow Virtual Assistants Can Build Trust with Potential ClientsThe online world can be a scary place, which makes a lot of people cautious and suspicious. How can we as virtual assistants build trust with potential clients in an online space that is so full of scams and people who are not who they say they are? Today I’m going to share 5 ways you can build trust with potential clients so that they feel no hesitancy about hiring you for their business. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Get access in...
2020-02-1411 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsEp. 046 Lessons from Rebranding - My Mistakes & TriumphsRebranding is a lot of work, but sometimes it’s necessary. When done intentionally and strategically, a little brand facelift can help you gain clarity and majorly boost your business. Today, I’m going to take you through 3 of my biggest lessons and 2 of my biggest triumphs throughout my recent rebranding process. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on I...
2020-02-0712 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsSimple Email Marketing Strategies for Virtual Assistants with Dani StratmannLots of virtual assistants start their businesses because they have amazing skills to offer the world, but they don’t realize how much marketing and sales knowledge comes into play in order to build a thriving business. My guest on the podcast this week is Marketing Coach and Email Marketing Strategist Dani Stratmann, and she has an incredible talent for breaking down pretty complex marketing concepts into digestible, actionable strategies. Tune in to hear how she’s built a business while still working her 9-5, her tips for getting started with providing email marketing as a ser...
2020-02-0117 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsAttracting the Wrong Clients? 4 Ways to Turn Things AroundAre you attracting clients that can’t afford you, aren’t fun to work with, or ghost you after you start to work together? These are signs that you need to make a shift! In this week’s episode of The Support Squad Podcast, I’m sharing five changes you can make in your strategies and marketing to start attracting the RIGHT clients for your service-based business.
2020-01-2409 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsMy Theme Word for 2020 & How It Shaped My GoalsIf you think that choosing a theme word is cliche or corny, I totally respect that. I know for some people it’s just not really that helpful! However, I’ve found that having a broad theme gives me a lens to vision for my year and shape my goals. I love that it always gives me a place to come back to. Since choosing my theme for the year: I’ve found myself asking myself checking in with my intentions throughout the day and asking: ”Is this in line with my theme word for the year...
2020-01-1710 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsStress-Free Branding & Website Tips for Virtual Assistants with Marina PomarMarina is a Graphic + Web Designer & Biz Coach. She is passionate about creating beautiful brands and websites and helping VAs start their own web design business so that they can scale their VA biz and get booked out consistently. Marina’s own journey is a testament to what she teaches - she went from being a VA and having only one client to getting booked out consistently within 3 months as a Graphic + Web Design. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Marina shares more about her journey, the 3 basic components of branding, and simple website strategies fo...
2020-01-0320 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants3 Powerful Gratitude Practices That Every Entrepreneur Should TryGratitude is so important for entrepreneurs because we're all we've got. Sometimes when we look outside of ourselves it can be hard to see the impact that we're making. And when we're struggling in our business, it can be hard to see anything to be grateful for. In today’s episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen shares three strategies that you can use to check back in to gratitude to transform some of the icky moments that can come up in your business. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in o...
2019-11-2813 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsFrom $0 to Six-Figures in 10 Months - Why Virtual Assistants Should Be Using LinkedIn with Brandi MowlesFind virtual assistant clients on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is an under-utilized and highly effective platform for service providers like virtual assistants. Listen to this episode of The Support Squad Podcast with Sharon Nissen to hear how Facebook ads strategist Brandi Mowles leveraged linked in to build a multi-six figure business within 15 months of getting started. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community...
2019-11-2116 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhy Becoming a Virtual Assistant is a Great Option for Stay-At-Home MomsMost moms are very familiar with the struggle of balancing work and taking care of their kids. There are so many variables: like childcare costs and time constraints. Becoming a virtual assistant is a great option for moms because of the time flexibility, low start-up costs, and many more reasons! In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, Sharon Nissen is breaking down the three main reasons that stay-at-home moms should consider getting started as a virtual assistant. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https...
2019-11-1510 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsMy 3-Step Process for Creating an Offer That You Love to SellOne of the most important first steps of selling your virtual assistant services? Making sure that you are SUPER excited about whatever offer it is that you're selling! In this week’s episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen is going to take you through a 3-part strategy for creating an offer that you are so excited to sell that it magnetizes people right to it. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: ht...
2019-11-0808 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Signs That It’s Time to Make a Shift in Your BusinessFor the first time ever, you can WATCH this podcast, instead of just listening! Sharon Nissen has made major changes to how she is producing the podcast. She made the decision by paying attention to 4 key signs that indicate that a shift is needed in your business. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast learn how to determine when the old way is no longer working for you and it’s time to create something new.
2019-10-3111 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWant to Make More Money? Try Having More Fun! with Jessa GloverWhat if I told you that the secret to success was having fun? It’s something I believe in wholeheartedly, which is why I had to have Jessa Glover on the podcast! I have never seen someone make the online service provider life look so fun, so easy, and even (dare I say it?) glamorous and sexy! In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, Jessa shares her entrepreneurial journey and how bringing fun into her business has helped her get seen and hired by high-profile clients. Get free resources and training for yo...
2019-10-2427 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants4 Ways to Make Working At Home Feel Better and BrighterWorking from home is great until the isolation and monotony sets in. And if we’re not careful, that isolation can lead to (at best) boredom and (at worst) depression. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, I’m sharing 4 strategies that will help you find joy and happiness in the work at home life. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, hear...
2019-10-1711 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWant to Raise Your Hourly Rate? 4 Questions to Ask YourselfDo you want to go beyond an hourly rate that will simply sustain your business, and increase to a rate that will allow for true abundance and growth? There are 4 key questions to ask yourself when you are considering raising your rates and Sharon Nissen, virtual assistant for life coaches, is sharing them all in this week’s episode. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get ac...
2019-10-1014 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsFinding Freedom in Your Virtual Assistant Business with Jenna Daykin of In the Details, DarlingJenna Daykin from In The Details, Darling is sharing her tips on setting up boundaries and solutions to maintain freedom and joy in her business, including how she’s prepared in advance to take time off for her upcoming European vacation! If you’ve been craving more balance in your life and business, you’re going to love today’s episode. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get ac...
2019-09-2627 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsFrom Stay-At-Home Mom to Virtual Assistant and Coach in 6 Months with Peggy Re JamesA year ago, Peggy Re James was a stay-at-home mom who was ready to do something more. She stumbled upon virtual assisting in a Facebook ad and the rest is history. Within 6 months she had leveraged social media to build a successful virtual assistant business. Peggy Re James is now a business coach for virtual assistants. She is passionate about helping virtual assistants scale their businesses by giving them both the foundation they need, as well as proven marketing strategies to help propel them quickly to a full-time income! In today’s episode of th...
2019-08-2819 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThis is Why You’re Not Getting Clients for Your Virtual Assistant BusinessTrying to find clients for your virtual assistant business, but not having any luck? You might be missing one important thing: focus. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen is sharing some strategies for getting laser-focused in your business so that you can attract your dream clients with ease and joy! Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community...
2019-08-2111 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsWhy Your 20s Might Be the Perfect Time to Start A Business (+ so much more!) with Kristi Monte of VA for a DayKristi Monte is the mentor we all needed in our early 20s! This girl started and scaled multiple businesses by the age of 22 and now has a mission of empowering and educating other young women to do the same. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Kristi is sharing her virtual assistant journey, the value of brand photography, and how to set your sub-contractors up for success. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual...
2019-08-1431 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsLessons from My Month of Daily IG Stories ( + How to Make the Algorithm Happy)For the past month, virtual assistant for life coaches Sharon Nissen, has been showing up in her Instagram stories every day during her morning cup of coffee. In this episode, she’s sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way: including how to overcome fear and resistance, and how to work the Instagram algorithm to your advantage. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-d...
2019-08-0811 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsFinding a Niche That Lights You Up (with Wedding Industry VA Adrienna McDermott)Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a virtual assistant in the wedding industry? Well, my guest today has totally conquered that niche and is here to spill her secrets! You’re going to love hearing Adrienna McDermott’s story of how she found a niche that lights her up and inspires her everyday… and you’ll learn how you can do the same. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual...
2019-07-3122 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsFeel Like Giving Up on Your Business? Listen to This.If you’re feeling stuck and uninspired in your business, this week’s episode is for you! Sharon Nissen, virtual assistant for life coaches is sharing how she shifted her mindset when she was on the verge of giving up. Learn how to keep going in your business even when it seems impossible! Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supp...
2019-07-2710 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Exact Process I Use to Batch and Repurpose Content (and Why Every Virtual Assistant Should Have a Blog!)Wondering how to maintain a consistent presence across multiple platforms like Instagram and Facebook without getting seriously burnt-out and overwhelmed? In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, virtual assistant for life coaches Sharon Nissen shares her exact process for creating content that can be repurposed for years to come. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for...
2019-07-2513 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Appear Confident When Talking About Your Virtual Assistant BusinessWant to appear more confident when talking about your virtual assistant business? In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, virtual assistant for life coaches Sharon Nissen, shares 4 strategies she’s learned to explain her online business to people in a way that is engaging and compelling. Stop stumbling over your words and give your virtual assistant business the credit it deserves! Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1...
2019-07-1710 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsThe Summer Slump: 6 Ways Virtual Assistants Can Make the Most of a Slow SeasonVirtual assistants might notice that their client work slows down a little bit in the summertime. It can be a huge bummer to see your income go down, but the good news is that if you plan ahead, you can actually make this slow season your favorite season! In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen is sharing 6 ways that virtual assistants can get the most out of a summer slump. Get daily tips and behind-the-scenes stories by following Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad Hang out with o...
2019-07-1010 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsUsing Grassroots Marketing to Find Aligned Clients for Your Virtual Assistant Business (featuring Romaine Brown-Palmer)In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen is introducing you to Romaine Brown-Palmer of The Executive Administrative Group. Romaine shares her incredible launch story and tons of great ideas for virtual assistants that want to think outside the box with their client prospecting. (And Romaine has a special goodie for us: Use code SQUADLOVE at blackshirtwhiteletters.com to get 20% off your order.) Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www...
2019-07-0334 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants5 Secrets of Happy (and Profitable!) Virtual AssistantsThis episode of The Support Squad Podcast is a replay of Sharon Nissen’s online workshop “5 Secrets of Happy (and Profitable!) Virtual Assistants. Get ready to learn 5 secrets that have helped Sharon and countless other virtual assistants battle burnout and build their dream businesses. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: https...
2019-06-2627 min
The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow Virtual Assistants Can Use Automation to Provide a More High-Touch Client ExperienceIn this episode of the Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen introduces Amanda Pruden, the VA behind AP Virtual Solutions, Inc. Amanda is an online business strategist who is passionate about translating her past career, as a project manager and business analyst, to the online space to support and empower female entrepreneurs who are creating meaningful change. She works with boss babes to create strategies, and implement solutions with a logical and loving approach. Amanda is also our first guest expert in The Support Squad Membership Community! Listen to her interview so that you can hear more about...
2019-06-0400 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsI Was Too Tired to Plan an Episode...So I Drank Wine and Chatted with My HusbandIn this very silly episode, you’ll meet Sharon's husband Rob and we’ll play a little game where she tells him a name of a software she uses in her virtual assistant business and he guesses what it’s for. (Wait ‘til you hear about BLIPPISH!) Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business...
2019-05-2800 minThe Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual AssistantsHow to Write a Cold Pitch Email that Makes Clients Want to Hire You!Like all things in your business, if your cold pitch emails come from a place of intention and authenticity, they can really help you grow. In this episode of The Support Squad Podast, Sharon Nissen takes you through a 5-step process to identify and land your dream clients using cold pitch emails. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive...
2019-05-2100 min