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Learn about LinkedIn and how you can utilize this free tool to get found, hired, recruited for your next position.

In this episode we talk about:

• The journey to your ideal job

• LinkedIn vs. Facebook

• Highschoolers on LinkedIn

• Mother starting on LinkedIn after years working in the home

Here on Optimize to Scale, I want to help you create the job you want with the tools and skills you have developed in the experiences you have had. Jose has the skills to teach you how to turn those life skills and experiences into skills for your resume.

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"Being at home, raising babies, Managing a home and balancing a family presents plenty of skills that are useful in the workforce" -Jose Miguel Longo

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Hey Friend,

Today Belinda shares practical ways she and her family coped with the stressors of 2020. These tips are excellent for life in any season. I hope you are blessed!

Thanks for taking a moment to listen. My prayer is that you are encouraged by this testimony of God's work in the Hills and Valleys of Belinda's life.

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You can trust God to write your story! Be encouraged as Natalie shares how God moved her life in 2020!

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:33-34

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Hey Friend,

This year and 2020 were full of surprises. Many were unpleasant surprises, but you know what? God is never taken by surprise!

He has a redeeming purpose for everything. Nothing we experience is wasted.

Listen as Jennifer shares her God moments of 2020!

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"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." 1 Peter 3:15

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Hey Friend,

Lean in and listen as Holly shares how God has been so good to her family in 2020!

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

Blessings,

Jacqueline

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Hey Friend,

Lean in and listen as Eboni shares what God taught her in 2020!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil 4:6

Blessings,

Jacqueline

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Hey Friend,

Lean in and listen as Jenn shares the God moment she experienced in 2020!

“If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

Mark 9:23

Blessings,

Jacqueline

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Hey Friend,

Enjoy as Deitra shares the God moments she experienced in 2020!

Psalm 9:1-2

"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High."

Blessings,

Jacqueline

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Hey Friend!

Have you exhaled from 2020 yet?

Wherever you are right now I wanted to bring you some testimonies of good things that came out of 2020!

Enjoy as Ronica shares how God showed up in her life in 2020!

Blessings,

Jacqueline

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Psalms 1:3 

"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers."

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Hey Friend!

Have you taken the time to reflect on 2020 yet?

Wherever you are right now I wanted to bring you this testimony of some good things that have come out of 2020!

Enjoy as Tricia shares how God showed up and blessed her life in 2020!

Blessings,

Jacqueline

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Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Whether you are just starting out, looking to grow your business, or trying to Niche your services you will benefit from listening to Ann shares how she was able to find clients and grow her business in Facebook groups.

In this episode you discover:

• How to find clients from Facebook groups
• How to get testimonies when you're first starting out
• The importance of Niching Down
• Setting Boundaries in your business

"Boundaries are your responsibility, you decide what is and isn't allowed in your business"-Ann Losinski

Episode details HERE.

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Hey Friends! Finding clients. It’s the hardest part of launching your virtual assistant business, right? Well, today, I’m giving you my best tips on how to overcome that hurdle and find your perfect client! 

Listen in as I share my tips...

• Make the most of your personal network
• Create and optimize your social media
• Join industry-specific Facebook groups
• Take a course

Enjoy!

Thought of the day: “The best investment is in the tool’s of one’s own trade.” Benjamin Franklin 

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Is your child learning virtually this school year? Are you preparing to send your child back to school after learning virtually? Listen in today as Donna B. Askew shares about her book and gives tips on how to successfully tackle this school year. 

Listen in as Donna and I discuss 

• Having confidence as a parent and giving your child confidence
• Coping strategies for your family
• Identifying stress signs in your child

Enjoy!

Thought of the day: It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass

Find the book: When The School Bell Rings Again on Donna’s website.

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Is it really possible to be present with your kids and have a thriving business? I will tackle this topic and how it can be accomplished with a little savvy time management. How we manage our time can make or break the day. It’s vital to find or create small hacks that work with your lifestyle and help you take control of your day. 

Listen in as I share...

• Discipline and lead yourself
• Plan out your ideal day
• Prepare your children
• Rinse and Repeat

Enjoy!

Thought of the day: “A plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done.” -Peter Turia

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Do you dream of starting your own virtual assistant business? Do you get stuck in the details of where to start? Learn how you can map out the steps and start your business in just 30 days!  

Listen in as I share...

• Week 1: Set your foundations
• Week 2: Decide your service or industry
• Week 3: Start applying and find clients
• Week 4: Begin onboarding process

Enjoy!

Thought of the day: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis 

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Are you able to start a business and be present with your children? Listen in as I share...

• What it takes to start and grow online
• How much time it takes to start a freelance business
• What it takes to learn online

Enjoy!

Jacqueline

Thought of the day: 

"There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency." John C. Maxwell

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Hey Friends! Are you struggling to get things done, homeschool, and have some margin for enjoying your life? If you can relate Listen in. Today Tonya Shares with us some ways we can create time for friendships, homeschool, business, and family fun!

Everything mentioned in the episode can be found: Cultivating Stress-Free Homeschool   

"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm

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Today we're talking with the Brilliant women behind My Busy Bees and Me. Erica is an army wife and a homeschooling mother of children at various grade levels. She is a former High School teacher and a public health educator. You will hear her passion education and how she caters her teaching style to the learning style of each one of her children. You will get encouragement for the heart work of homeschooling.

Episode highlights:

• Recommended books for Early readers, Middle Schoolers, and Highschoolers
• Why Diverse Education and Literature is incredible Valuable
• How to make learning engaging, interesting, and memorable
• What every mother should read for strength and encouragement

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"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.

You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."

-Deuteronomy 6

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Hey Friend!! In today's bonus episode, I'm answering the most frequently asked question these days, " How do you plan out your day while homeschooling and working from home?

This is a work in progress. I believe in trying and adjusting as the seasons of life change. In this bonus episode, I share what I am currently doing and loving it! 

I hope this is helpful and gets your wheels turning on how you can optimize your day.

Enjoy!

Jacqueline

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The very skills that make you a great mom also make you a great entrepreneur. Motherhood is a natural training ground for entrepreneurship. Would you like to make real money from home? You can begin making money online as a virtual assistant. Homeschool Moms and Stay ay home moms are finding success, confidence, friendships, and making money by starting a virtual assistant business. 

In today's episode, I share 3 reasons why you are a natural fit to be both an entrepreneur and a mom.

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• Instagram @thejacquelinehoward
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"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come." Proverbs

Mompreneur #entrepreneur #businessmoms #virtualassistant

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Homeschooling high school children come with a different weight of responsibility. You have to High School credits, High School Diploma, Online Homeschooling Options, Free Homeschooling options, and Homeschool Laws to follow. But before all the curriculum, transcripts, electives you get to cultivate a relationship with your Teen. Today we cover all the things and leave with so much hope, wisdom, and encouragement.

In this Homeschooling episode we discuss:

• Education vs. Home Education
• Vegan Lifestyle
• Grace
• The Real Job of the Parent

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Thought of the day: You don't have to Wish and Hope that things will work out. You can rest and know they will.  Rest and place it all in the hands of God who knows all, sees all, loved your children even before you knew them. He has you and your children in his wise and all-powerful hands.

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Nathalie from To teach her own's primary purpose is to give you a window into her life as she learns alongside her children She is a woman of faith who is passionate about edifying parents through transparency, insight, and example. 

In Today's Episode We Discuss:

• Creative Screentime
• Parenting as an Introvert
• Well Trained Mind
• Time Blocking

Show Notes HERE.

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Giving your children access to the digital world connects them to all it has to offer good, bad, and ugly. As parents, we have a sense of what our child can and can't handle. However, we are not always aware of the intent of those targeting our children online. Today we want to share a few tools to protect your children on the internet.   In Today's episode we discuss:

• Building Trust and Boundaries
• Dumb Phones
• Parental Safety
• Online Safety for Kids

Show notes and resources HERE.

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"Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness"

-Jim Elliot

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Are you still trying to find the Top Homeschooling Curriculum?

Have you googled to exhaustion the perfect Home-school Schedule?

I want you to know you are not alone. Many others are feeling the pressure with you. I want you to know it doesn't have to feel this way.

In Today's Episode we discuss:

• The Blessing of being with your children
• How to research
• How to decide on the best Curriculum for your child
• The Homeschool Mindset

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Thought of the day: "When things change inside you, Things change around you"

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Have you been wondering how to fill your homeschool day in the preschool years? Do you want to know how to get started homeschooling? Today I have Eliza Olson a Classical Conversation Homeschool Co-op Director, sharing her tips, and resources for early readers, working from home, and choose joy.

In this episode we discuss:

• When to Push and When to Pause
• Power of Community
• Early Reading Tips
• The emotions of Homeschooling
• Stress Relief Ideas

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Are your kids going to be in a traditional school? or Virtual School? Home school, Unschool school, halftime, full-time with the mask, without a mask?

No matter the decision you make, it can be simple. You can enjoy the process!  

Resources from today's episode HERE.

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Today we discuss ways that gossip can destroy you. To be a Successful Rockstar Assistant you need traits like organization, conviction, and resilience. However, you will never need to be good at gossip. 

In Today's episode:

• Productivity
• Reputation
• Company Culture
• Community

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There's a long to-do list when it comes to starting a business. Today I will discuss 3 things every new virtual assistant business needs to do in order to succeed.

Time Management. Facebook Community. Virtual Assistant Business.

In today's Episode:

• Community
• Being a Business Owner
• Leading and Managing Yourself

Let's Connect:

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I'm sharing The #1 App to boost customer engagement, Quickly build trust, and turn your customers into raving fans!

In Today's episode:

• high-quality personalized Video
• Client Onboarding
• Increase Customer engagement

Links Mentioned:

• Try *Bonjoro for free HERE.

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Did you know your policies can hurt your customer service and experience? I'll share a few things to consider to ensure your customers feel served and not punished.

In Today's episode:

• Internal Focused vs. Customer Focused
• Long wait times
• No refunds
• Ignoring Feedback
• Over Marketing

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In Today's episode: We discuss Customer experience, Customer service, and customer success. What's the difference and how can we implement and elevate the customer experience with our service. 

• Customer Service
• Customer Experience
• Customer Success

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Defining 3 Terms you will hear often on this show. Automation, Optimize, and Virtual Assistant. 

Let's continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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Have you tried making money from home, cut spending, clipped coupons, stopped eating out, cooked from scratch, and lived like no one else to make ends meet? In this episode, I share how I increased my family's income working from home as a Virtual Assistant.

-Jacqueline

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