9 Ways Growing A Virtual Team Is Like Online Dating
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9 Ways Growing A Virtual Team Is Like Online Dating

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…

Why You Should NOT Hire a Mini-Me (And Should Hire This Instead)
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Why You Should NOT Hire a Mini-Me (And Should Hire This Instead)

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. …

6 Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients
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6 Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients

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…

Unicorns Aren’t Real: Why One Person Can’t Do Everything In Your Online Business
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Unicorns Aren’t Real: Why One Person Can’t Do Everything In Your Online Business

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,…

How To Set Your Remote Team Up For Success In 3 Easy Steps
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How To Set Your Remote Team Up For Success In 3 Easy Steps

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…

How To Build a Remote Team In 6 Easy Steps
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How To Build a Remote Team In 6 Easy Steps

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 Use Facebook Groups To Get Your Dream VA Client

How To Use Facebook Groups To Get Your Dream VA Client

Everyone’s talking about this “secret sauce” to their business success. First of all, I want to know: what is this sauce everyone is talking about? What does it taste like? Is it spicy, savory, sweet, smoky? Can I find it at a Memphis Barbecue Cook-Off? Or is it sold nationwide at Whole Foods? Is it…

What Are SOPs and Why You Need Them In Your Life

What Are SOPs and Why You Need Them In Your Life

Hey! It’s me again–your favorite Wellness Virtual Assistant Mentor and Certified Online Business Manager–here to talk about what I love most in the world: Systems. (Ok, I probably love my pups and new lululemon leggings just a bit more.) In my last blog post I shared why systems are so darn sexy: They are effective…