The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants: Recent Episodes
Sharon Nissen
You’re listening to the Support Squad podcast, where virtual assistants come to share their best business tools and tips.
Virtual assistant for life coaches, Sharon Nissen, created the Support Squad with a firm belief in community over competition.
Whether you’re a new virtual assistant looking for advice on how to get started OR an established virtual assistant looking to expand your skills and invite even more abundance into your career, you’re in the right place.
Working at home doesn’t have to be lonely! We’re in this together.
The 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 after spending 5 years as a virtual assistant, podcast manager, and coach.
In 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’s an ongoing support system for building a profitable service-based business!
Launch your business, set up your systems, find your niche, and scale using the guest expert masterclass, templates & guides, and live group coaching inside.
This is NOT just another “Launch Your VA Business” program that gives you some of the basics, and then churns you out before you even get started.
It’s a place where you can go to navigate all the twists and turns that entrepreneurship throws at you...
….so that you can build a long-lasting business that makes you happy (and makes you money!)
Enrollment closes on December 31 and won’t be opening again until the end of the year, so you need to act fast!
Your new Squad is waiting for you inside!
Click here to learn more and join us now.
In 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 business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen:
The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more!
The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts.
>> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP <<
In 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
Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen:
The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more!
The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts.
>> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP <<
In 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
Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen:
The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more!
The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts.
>> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP <<
In 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
Last chance to save $200 on Podcast Magic! Introductory Pricing ends tomorrow.
✨Podcast Magic✨ is a go-at-your-own-pace course for virtual assistants who want to become expert podcast pros, including all the tools, tutorials, and systems you need to get started.
It’s a place for you to learn the ins & outs of podcast management to attract high-paying clients - without the guesswork or imposter syndrome.
And based on popular demand, I’ve added an extended payment plan to make it more accessible than ever!
The extended payment plan & introductory pricing (save $200!) expires tonight, so you’ll need to act fast.
>> Click here to learn more about Podcast Magic and enroll today! <<
In 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!
If you’re already rocking some great Pinterest skills, adding podcasting to the mix could elevate your business in a whole new way!
✨Podcast Magic✨ is a go-at-your-own-pace course for virtual assistants who want to become expert podcast pros, including all the tools, tutorials, and systems you need to get started.
It’s a place for you to learn the ins & outs of podcast management to attract high-paying clients - without the guesswork or imposter syndrome.
And based on popular demand, I’ve added an extended payment plan to make it more accessible than ever!
The extended payment plan & introductory pricing (save $200!) expires on November 17, so you’ll need to act fast.
>> Click here to learn more about Podcast Magic and enroll today! <<
In this episode, you'll hear a replay of my LIVE workshop, Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: Learn How to Become a Profitable & In-Demand Podcast Pro.
Although my focus is on podcast management, the information inside this workshop will help any virtual service provider who wants to earn more, have more control over their business, and attract high quality clients.
At the end of the workshop, you'll hear about my NEW course ✨Podcast Magic✨ - enrolling now.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PODCAST MAGIC
In 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 create stellar systems that allow you to scale your podcast business?
Join me TOMORROW for my free live workshop. Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro. I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.
Join me to learn:
- How to find your podcasting “special sauce”
- How to take a leadership role with clients
- My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content
- Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production
If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this.
This LIVE workshop is happening TOMORROW at 12 pm CST (my birthday!) Click here to save your seat.
In 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 became a valuable asset to my clients and transformed my own business.
The workshop is called Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro and inside I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.
Join me to learn
- How to find your podcasting “special sauce”
- How to take a leadership role with clients
- My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content
- Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production
If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this.
This LIVE workshop is happening on October 27 (my birthday!) Click here to register now.
In 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 secrets with service providers who are also interested in becoming podcast managers.
And if you know anything about me, you’ll know that I’m pretty extra and I expect the folks I mentor to become the best of the best.
That’s why I’m excited to announce a new live workshop on October 27 (my birthday!)
The workshop is called Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro and inside I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.
Join me to learn
- How to find your podcasting “special sauce”
- How to take a leadership role with clients
- My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content
- Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production
If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this!
Click here to save your seat!
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 business are legally protected
Connect with Braden: Website | Facebook | Instagram
FREE Gift
One way to step into true CEO mode in your business is to hone in on an in-demand niche. And the good news is that you probably already have the skills you need to make it happen!
I created the What’s Your Virtual Assistant Vibe? Quiz to help you discover which popular VA niche aligns with your unique skills and interests.
You can take this free quiz to find which of the 5 key Virtual Assistant personas you already embody and get ideas for profitable specialties you can focus on that will use your natural skills and strengths.
Click here to take the FREE quiz now!
In 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 currently have spots open for 2 service providers who want to close out 2021 strong by diving deep with an expert coach in my 3-Month Coaching Intensive.
Over the course of 6 1:1 coaching calls (+ unlimited voice-to-voice support on Voxer), we'll work together to move out of overwhelm and into aligned action.
This is perfect for you if you have big goals - like choosing a specialty before 2022 or building out an offer suite that will allow you to scale your business.
Apply now and I’ll be in touch to schedule a FREE discovery call to make sure we’re a great fit.
There are only 2 of these spots available for Quarter 4 of 2021, so act fast. Extended payment plans are available. Click here to apply now.
In 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 currently have spots open for 2 service providers who want to close out 2021 strong by diving deep with an expert coach in my 3-Month Coaching Intensive.
Over the course of 6 1:1 coaching calls (+ unlimited voice-to-voice support on Voxer), we'll work together to move out of overwhelm and into aligned action.
This is perfect for you if you have big goals - like choosing a specialty before 2022 or building out an offer suite that will allow you to scale your business.
Apply now and I’ll be in touch to schedule a FREE discovery call to make sure we’re a great fit.
There are only 2 of these spots available for Quarter 4 of 2021, so act fast. Extended payment plans are available. Click here to apply now.
In 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 Increase Your Confidence
In 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 Support Squad Membership.
It’s an ongoing support system for building a profitable service-based business!
Launch your business, set up your systems, find your niche, and scale using the guest expert masterclass, templates & guides, and live group coaching inside.
This is NOT just another “Launch Your VA Business” program that gives you some of the basics, and then churns you out before you even get started.
It’s a place where you can go to navigate all the twists and turns that entrepreneurship throws at you...
….so that you can build a long-lasting business that makes you happy (and makes you money!)
Enrollment closes this Friday and won’t be opening again until the end of the year, so you need to act fast!
Your new Squad is waiting for you inside!
Click here to learn more and join us now.
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?
Tired of trying to figure out how to launch & grow your service-based business all on your own?
SOLOpreneurship does NOT mean ALONEpreneurship.
Knowing you have a support system behind you is one of the most powerful ways to boost your confidence
...and it’s what inspired me to create The Support Squad Membership.
The Support Squad Membership is full of training, resources, and coaching as your build your business - but the most important aspect is the community inside.
It is so much more than just another course or membership that pushes you through the content and leaves you to fend for yourself…
…..it’s a community designed to be an ongoing support system for every stage of your business.
Ready to dive in? Click here to learn more and enroll before the doors close on September 10.
In 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 happy, productive, and profitable service-based biz.
Each day you’ll get a workbook and a live training with me where we’ll cover a different area of your biz.
It’s time to get your happy back! Join us August 25-27.
Click here to register for free.
In 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 happy, productive, and profitable service-based biz.
Each day you’ll get a workbook and a live training with me where we’ll cover a different area of your biz.
From daily habits to your offers & clients to your marketing strategy.
It’s time to get your happy back! Join us August 25-27.
Click here to register for free.
In 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 important to be clear on your specialty as a service provider….and I have just the thing to help you do that.
Spotlight Your Specialty is an in-depth workshop & workbook that will empower you to decide on a clear forward-facing specialty now, setting you up to attract dream clients - even at the beginning of your virtual journey
The method I teach inside Spotlight Your Specialty is the same one that allowed me to transition from general virtual assistant to podcast manager for spiritual entrepreneurs.
It’s the same strategy that took me from earning $15/hour to earning $50+/hour.
(Which paved the way to me scaling my business and starting to coach virtual assistants.)
It’s the same strategy that so many new service providers use to find quick success in their business.
Now, I want to teach it to YOU.
It’s gonna be awesome.
Grab the bundle for just $27 here.
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 of skills, there is a virtual assistant niche for you!
I created the What’s Your Virtual Assistant Vibe? Quiz to help you discover which popular VA niche aligns with your unique skills and interests.
You can take this free quiz to find which of the 5 key Virtual Assistant personas you already embody and get ideas for profitable specialties you can focus on that will use your natural skills and strengths.
Click here to take the FREE quiz now!
"It's you, boo." In this special bonus episode, you'll get to hear a raw and real conversation between 2 virtual assistant coaches about the common mistakes we see virtual assistants make with client communication .
In 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 is still time to save on Brand with Bliss - my customizable brand kits for virtual assistants, OBMS, and service providers.
But you’ll have to act fast - the sale closes this Friday!
I've taken everything I've learned about attracting, working with, and retaining clients from 5 years of experience as a service provider and coach and poured it into beautiful Canva templates for your business.
Each of the 8 brand kits includes:
- Mood Board
- Logos (4 variations)
- Intro Graphic (to use in Facebook Groups)
- One Sheet PDF (a resume replacement for business owners)
- New Client Welcome Packet
- Facebook Cover Image
- Document Header
- 15 Square Social Media Graphics
- 5 Instagram Highlight Covers
- Email Signature & Social Icons
PLUS video tutorials from me to show you how to use the templates!
You can get $30 off for a limited time with code BLISS30….the code expires THIS Friday.
Click here to effortlessly create a beautiful brand. (Don’t forget to use code BLISS30)
In 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
In 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
In 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 enrollment, but I’ve created The Support Squad Resource Library to give you access to some of our most popular workshops, templates, and tools.
Having all of these resources means that you never have to start from scratch with ANYTHING in your business.
Join now and get access to:
- 25 Workshops from Industry Leaders - Uplevel your skills and create a strong foundation with workshops on topics like Pinterest, Networking, Legal Foundations, and Dubsado from a variety of guest experts
- 42 Templates, Guides, and Resources - Access an epic library of resources to support you at every stage of your business including a Retainer Contract, Discovery Call Script & Guide, and Canva Templates
- 7 Themed Content Bundles - Our content bundles make it easy to access the tools & training you need right now.
>> JOIN NOW BEFORE THIS LIMITED-TIME OFFER GOES AWAY <<
(If you join now you’ll also get access to super-secret discounts when The Support Squad Membership opens up in September.)
In 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 we’re talking about niching down….
My popular Spotlight Your Specialty workshop has helped dozens of virtual assistants choose a profitable niche for their service-based business - and it’s now available as a go-at-your-own-pace bundle.
Get access to the workshop and workbook here.
I created it to empower you to decide on a clear forward-facing specialty now, setting you up to attract dream clients - even at the beginning of your virtual journey.
Inside you’ll learn:
✅ How to pick up on clues of success from service providers that have come before you
✅ How to make a firm decision on ONE profitable specialty
✅ How to become confident in offering that specialty to clients
✅ How to market your specialty to attract dream clients
✅ How to scale your specialty by creating digital products and hiring a team
This is one of my favorite things I teach virtual assistants.
Don’t miss out! Click here to sign up for instant access.
In Day 5 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, I'm sharing how to scale your business, i.e. earn more, do less.
Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
In Day 4 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, I'm sharing how to remove mental clutter and begin to streamline and automate the repeating processes in your business.
Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
In Day 3 of the LIVE VA 101 Series, I'm sharing 4 strategies for finding clients and how to onboard them when they hire you!
Enrollment for The Support Squad Membership closes this Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Join now: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership
In 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
In 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
In 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
In 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
In 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
In 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
Register for the FREE Biz Confidence Challenge: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/confidence
In 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 Dama
Having 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 design as her niche and what makes her different from all the other designers out there. Whether you’re interested in offering web design as a service or interested in outsourcing building your website, you’re going to love this episode!
Connect with Deann: Website | Instagram | Facebook | FREE Top 12 Secrets to Higher Converting Websites
For 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.
This might sound scary, but brand embodiment coach Trish Taylor, my guest on the podcast today, has a way of teaching you to show up that feels simple and fun. Keep listening if you want to learn how to create a personal brand and use visual storytelling to start attracting those aligned clients into your business.
Connect with Trish: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest
Tune in to hear:
- Why it’s important for virtual assistants to create a personal brand
- How to use visual storytelling to attract aligned clients do your business
- The importance of using content categories to create a focused and authentic social media presence
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Sharon Nissen is a virtual assistant for life coaches and a virtual assistant mentor. As a virtual assistant, she helps soulful female entrepreneurs streamline their content creation and build back-end systems that increase their profitability and impact.
She created The Support Squad, a weekly podcast and membership community, to support virtual assistants in all stages of business building. She believes that through the power of continued training and community, virtual assistants can build businesses that are more nourishing than draining.
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
I 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 consistency with the client experience
- Why you need to ditch the employee mindset
- How to make your clients feel secure and supported
Register for my FREE workshop - Secrets of a Luxury Client Experience here: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/clientexperience
Do 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 clients and how to fix them to become a client magnet. If you’re ready to get the ball rolling, you’ll love this episode!
Tune in to hear:
- Why building a website and posting on social media isn’t enough
- How offering more services is actually costing you clients
- The surprising truth about your rates
- Why it’s important to have a cohesive visual brand
Have 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:
- Quiana’s journey from general virtual assistant to freelance writer
- The difference that having a valuable niche has made in Quiana’s confidence and income
- How Quiana found her niche within the content writing space
- Why having a specialty like writing has helped Quiana earn more and work less
Connect with Quiana: Website | Instagram | Cold Pitch Strategy Case Study
I 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 today’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m exploring the relationship between virtual assistants and coaches. If you’ve been thinking about serving coaches in your own business, this episode is for you!
Tune in to hear:
- Why virtual assistants and coaches go hand-in-hand
- What kinds of services coaches need
- Why working for coaches can help you grow in ways you never imagined.
Sharon Nissen is a virtual assistant for life coaches and a virtual assistant mentor. As a virtual assistant, she helps soulful female entrepreneurs streamline their content creation and build back-end systems that increase their profitability and impact.
She created The Support Squad, a weekly podcast and membership community, to support virtual assistants in all stages of business building. She believes that through the power of continued training and community, virtual assistants can build businesses that are more nourishing than draining.
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1
How 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.
But just like choosing your service specialty, determining your ideal client is not meant to box you in.
Today I’m going to be sharing how my thoughts about the “Ideal Client Avatar” have shifted over the last couple of years, what you really need to consider when thinking about your ideal client, and why you should niche your services before your niche your ideal client.
Tune in to hear:
- My old description of my “Ideal Client Avatar” and my new updated version
- The questions you should be asking yourself about your client on discovery calls
- Why niching your ideal client isn’t as effective as niching your services
Sharon Nissen is a virtual assistant for life coaches and a virtual assistant mentor. As a virtual assistant, she helps soulful female entrepreneurs streamline their content creation and build back-end systems that increase their profitability and impact.
She created The Support Squad, a weekly podcast and membership community, to support virtual assistants in all stages of business building. She believes that through the power of continued training and community, virtual assistants can build businesses that are more nourishing than draining.
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
When 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 & summits, the more we stand out as experts in our niche.
On today’s episode of The Support Squad Podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Megan Fisk, a public speaking coach and an expert on empowering women to craft their message and share their stories. If you’re wondering how you can use your own personal stories to sell your services to clients, you’re going to love this episode!
Connect with Dr. Megan Fisk: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Group
Tune in to hear:
- How humans are natural storytellers and how our stories can be one of the most powerful tools we can use for sales
- The 3 types of stories we use as business owners
- Dr. Megan’s 9-point speech formula that converts audiences into clients
- Why it’s especially important for service providers to share their story
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
I 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 episode of The Support Squad I’m sharing some things you should consider as you’re choosing a name for your business and I’m going to make a case for just using your own name & creating a personal brand.
Tune in to hear:
- Some things you should consider when choosing a name
- Why it’s important to ask for feedback on your name
- A checklist of things to check into before finalizing your name
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Do 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 right now
- What strategies you should be focusing on instead of building a website
- How to know when you are ready to build your website
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Every 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 that role. She’s also going to share her secrets for prepping and planning for a new year. This conversation is just what we need as we get ready for 2021!
Tune in to hear:
- The differences between an online business manager and a virtual assistant - and how to know if you’re ready to make the transition
- Why quarterly planning helps you to take a more targeted and intuitive approach to your business
- The fun and unique hobby that Alexis is loving right now!
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Some 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 Low-Tech, High-Impact Specialties for New Virtual Assistants. If you’re ready to commit to a profitable specialty, then this episode is for you!
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If 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 4 Toxic Myths About Choosing a Specialty for Your Business and debunking them once and for all!
If you want to feel empowered to choose a profitable specialty for your virtual business, even if you’re BRAND NEW to the online space, you need to listen to this episode.
Tune in to hear:
- Why you don’t need years of experience in order to have a specialty
- The myth that having a specialty will limit how many clients you can attract
- How to use your specialty as a marketing tool, not as something that limits you
- Why it’s totally okay to have more than one specialty...AFTER you’ve mastered the first
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Register for the Spotlight Your Specialty Workshop
Ready to choose a profitable specialty for your virtual assistant business - even if you are brand new to the online space? (Yes, it is possible.)
Spotlight Your Specialty is an in-depth workshop & workbook that will empower you to decide on a clear forward-facing specialty now, setting you up to attract dream clients - even at the beginning of your virtual journey.
Stop being a jack-of-all trades. Stop being everything to everyone. Spotlight Your Specialty!
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As 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 social media content in just 5 days.
I can’t think of a better person to have on the show as we’re closing out this wild and crazy year.
Tune in to hear:
- How consistency in marketing is like dieting
- The consequences of being inconsistent with your social media
- A peek at how Elizabeth helps her clients create 365 days of social media content in ONE day
Connect with Elizabeth: Website | Absolute Marketing - Free Courses
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Sharon Nissen is a virtual assistant for life coaches and a virtual assistant mentor. As a virtual assistant, she helps soulful female entrepreneurs streamline their content creation and build back-end systems that increase their profitability and impact.
She created The Support Squad, a weekly podcast and membership community, to support virtual assistants in all stages of business building. She believes that through the power of continued training and community, virtual assistants can build businesses that are more nourishing than draining.
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
Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonissen
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Do 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 to hear:
- How consuming too much content can lead to “analysis paralysis”
- Why your networking efforts might not be working
- Solutions to 2 of the biggest marketing time-sucks
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Sharon Nissen is a virtual assistant for life coaches and a virtual assistant mentor. As a virtual assistant, she helps soulful female entrepreneurs streamline their content creation and build back-end systems that increase their profitability and impact.
She created The Support Squad, a weekly podcast and membership community, to support virtual assistants in all stages of business building. She believes that through the power of continued training and community, virtual assistants can build businesses that are more nourishing than draining.
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Have 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’s episode of The Support Squad, I’m talking all about SOPs: The Secret to Scaling & Streamlining Your VA Business.
Tune in to hear:
- What SOPs are and how to use them
- How SOPs can help you cut out unnecessary work and streamline your business
- 2 ways SOPs can help you begin to scale your business and earn more as a virtual assistant
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Sharon Nissen is a virtual assistant for life coaches and a virtual assistant mentor. As a virtual assistant, she helps soulful female entrepreneurs streamline their content creation and build back-end systems that increase their profitability and impact.
She created The Support Squad, a weekly podcast and membership community, to support virtual assistants in all stages of business building. She believes that through the power of continued training and community, virtual assistants can build businesses that are more nourishing than draining.
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Have 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 times I recommend giving away your services for free
- How to create a referral pod that brings you leads effortlessly
- 2 fun ideas for growing your social media account and getting exposed to new audiences
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Do 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 hear:
- How to stop projecting your feelings about money onto your clients
- A simple way to shut down Imposter Syndrome
- Why creating systems and processes in your business will catapult you to CEO status
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Do 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 Your Niche
Tune in to hear:
- Why it’s important to be super excited about your niche
- How to get the latest information about your industry
- The #1 thing that sets leaders apart from run-of-the-mill service providers
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
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 Support Squad, I’m sharing 3 Things Virtual Assistants Can Say Instead of “I Don’t Know.”
Tune in to hear:
- How your skills may easily transfer from one software to another
- Why it’s important to be resourceful and be able to find information on the internet
- When it’s time to refer a client to another virtual assistant
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Two 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 major impact in your business.
Tune in to hear:
- The myth that you need to do ALL THE THINGS in order to have a successful business
- How Minessa's past experience in crisis management came in handy in her business coaching
- Why you need to identify and eliminate your business "pacifiers"
- How desperation for money will block you from receiving it
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
When 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 Skills into an Online Business.
Tune in to hear:
💎 How to determine which of your skills could be most valuable⠀
💎 The process for leveraging your skills into in-demand services⠀
💎 How to set yourself up for scaling and refining your services⠀
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/
Do 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 really important times when we’re trying to make a sake or hire a subcontractor.
Today on The Support Squad, I’m excited to introduce you to Layne Lyons, JD. She’s a legal expert for women entrepreneurs and as she says “When we’re in fear we cannot grow.” After working as a sex crimes prosecutor, then going through a health crisis that lead to a career switch into health coaching, Layne is now focusing on her mission to help women entrepreneurs protect themselves legally so they have the confidence to grow.
Tune in to hear:
- Layne’s journey from sex crimes prosecutor to health coach to lawyer for entrepreneurs
- How fear holds us back as entrepreneurs
- How to create a strong legal foundation for our business
- An introduction the Legal Umbrella Method™ which simplifies legal protections and makes an often intimidating topic approachable and easy to understand
Get $100 off Layne’s LEGAL UMBRELLA ESSENTIAL CONTRACTS KIT FOR VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS with code LUCKYVA
Connect with Layne: Website | Book a Free Call | Facebook | Protect Your Biz Legal Checklist
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What 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 learn:
-How to elevate your energy so that you’re attracting the right people
-How to use visualization to begin the manifestation process
-and how to make an action plan to bring your dream to reality!
If 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 Business.
📱 How to choose which platforms to focus on
📱 How to harness your creativity and storytelling skills so that you can create more engaging content
📱 Why the strategies that work for one person might not work for you
📱 How to simplify and automate social media so it doesn’t became a main focus in your business.
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
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Social 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
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Are 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 of inner reflection when faced with a tough decision
- Why you should declare your decision out loud
- What you have to do after you've made your decision to solidify it
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As 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 worthy emails.
Tune in to hear:
- Why email marketing is still one of the best ways to connect with your audience
- How to write subject lines that make people want to open
- What kinds of content you should be sending to your list
- Tiffany’s pro email marketing tips for beginners
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Tired 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:
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The difference between networking and applying for job postings
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My own personal networking journey
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Where to network online
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How to implement a daily networking strategy
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Becoming 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 to sell through service as a virtual assistant
- Ryann’s favorite places to network online
- Why networking is key to your long-term success
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One 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 virtual assistants
- What kinds of clients hire virtual assistants for Dubsado setup services
- How you can use Dubsado in your own business
- The many ways that Dubsado can uplevel your skillset by helping you understand workflows, etc.
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Every 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 prices is the answer
- And the impact a signature service can have on your income
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People 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.
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A 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.
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Danielle 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.
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Investing 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.
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We 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 recognize their full potential
- Jessa’s 2:1 rule for consuming and creating content that will keep you from getting stuck.
- Why success feels even juicier when you have someone to celebrate it with.
- How Jessa and Bria’s mission of encouraging diversity and innovation in the virtual assistant industry led them to create the Inspired to Innovate Virtual Summit, a free event that start on Monday, March 16.
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You 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 to be fluid and adaptable.
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We 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.
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The 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.
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Rebranding 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.
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Lots 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 service, and how virtual assistants should be using their email list.
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Are 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.
If 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?”
Ready for my theme word? It’s “SHINE.” It might sound silly, but it's full of a lot of deep meaning for me.
To give a little bit of a backstory: I had a really hard year last year personally in my life. There was a lot going on that felt really outside of my control. There was a lot that felt really dark.
With all of the unknown, I adopted certain behaviors and fell into some bad habits that kept me in the darkness. That’s why I’ve chosen the word “Shine” for my theme this year. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, I’m sharing four ways that this theme has shaped my goals for the year.
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Marina 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 for virtual assistants. Learn how to create a brand that attracts your ideal client and build a website that establishes you as an expert!
Gratitude 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.
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Find 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.
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Most 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.
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One 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.
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For 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.
What 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.
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Working 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.
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Do 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.
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Jenna 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.
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A 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 the Support Squad Podcast, we’re chatting about
- How Peggy’s journey as a virtual assistant began
- How she balances being a mom and a business owner
- How she’s used relationship marketing to build her business.
This one’s for you if you’re struggling to balance mom-life with your new business and you’re wondering “Is this even worth it? Will I ever make it?” (Spoiler alert: you will.)
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Trying 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!
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Kristi 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1
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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.
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Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1
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Want 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!
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Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1
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Virtual 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.
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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.)
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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://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community
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This 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.
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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://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community
Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/
Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/