Okay, so maybe that was dramatic, but I can’t even properly express my love for Dubsado. I hesitated investing in a CRM (customer relationship management) system for almost a year because I wasn’t keen on spending money when I felt like it wasn’t totally necessary. When I first started using Dubsado, I was up-leveling my…
It’s awful. It’s dreadful. It’s fun. Until it’s not. It’s necessary at times. And sometimes, when the stars align, it’s a pure cosmic connection. I’m talking about hiring–and online dating. They’re basically one and the same these days. And although it sucks, if we take our chances, put ourselves out there, get crystal clear on…
A common mistake I often see people make when expanding their team–and one you might be making too– Looking for a “mini-me” VA. I know it’s tempting. You love yourself (as you should). You see this shiny VA reflecting all the things you love about yourself right back at you. You recognize, admire, and hire. …
Think of: your website as your digital home your traffic as your house guests Does your digital home represent you? Is it warm and friendly? How is it designed? Do your guests feel at home? Is it sipping hot chocolate wrapped up in a weighted blanket level of comfort? Or is it more of a…
Woah. Glad 2020 is mere days from being over. But I’ll spare you another “good riddance 2020” rant. I’m sure you’ve heard it all at this point. There’s no doubt this year has brought us many trials and tribulations, ones I hope you are not choosing to waste, but rather learn from. That’s the route…
Confessions of an OBM. This is my biggest pet peeve. Every other job posting I see in various Facebook Groups sound a little something like this: “Looking for a digital marketing expert with experience in e-commerce that can write 2-3 SEO rich blog posts a week, edit 2 YouTube videos a week, proof my e-book,…
You don’t need a niche. Yea. I said it. And would you look at that, the niche police didn’t come after me. In all seriousness, I got to thinking about this trendy word that seems to be thrown around as carelessly as “woke” and “bae”. Niche. Why all the hype? It’s those cookie-cutter coaches. At…
You FINALLY decided to get the help your high-vibe business so desperately needs. You’ve shaken off the initial letting go of control jitters. You’ve implemented my 6 easy steps to building a remote team. You’ve hired your first all-star team members. Congratulations! Now what? Now you have to nurture these all-stars. You have to get…
You know what I say: Work smarter, not harder Like most of my life lessons, I learned how to build a remote team the hard way (is there another way to learn, because if there is, please share with me asap). When I first started my virtual assistant business, I wore all the hats. Blogger,…
How To Take Time Off As an Online Service Provider “Just leave your laptop at home,” he casually suggested. GASP! What? No. How could I? Does he have any idea who he’s talking to? Like most online service providers, my laptop isn’t just a work tool–it’s my third arm, another limb, my literal life…