If you’ve ever wanted to know what’s really happening on the desk of your fave online entrepreneurs, then you’re in the right place! The Effortless Online Systems Podcast is the show designed to help you master your business back-end so you can save time and maximise your profits. Join me each week as I break down the actual processes, do high level reviews of my go-to tech solutions so you can save time AND maximise profit, & share exactly how our guests use systems to get results. From aut ...
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93. Your Summer Business Plan for Revenue AND Relaxation
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Balancing relaxation and revenue during vacation season doesn’t mean choosing one over the other. In this episode I'm sharing my exact planning process so that you can have a profitable AND restful summer. We'll discuss: Defining what your summer vacation looks like and align it with both tangible (like revenu…
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92. GUIDED VISUALISATION: Your Fun & Profitable Summer
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Today we're going a little off-script from my usual content with a fun summer themed guided visualisation. Today's episode is designed to help you envision what your ideal, balanced and profitable summer season can look like, so that you can turn that vision into an action plan! You'll get my audio guided visu…
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91. Data-Driven Marketing: How to Stop Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall & Start Tracking What Works with Ally Anderson
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Ally Anderson is a data backed marketing consultant who works with entrepreneurs to ensure that when it comes to their marketing, they're putting their time, energy and money in the right places. I know data isn't always the sexiest thing to talk about, but we really broke it down in this episode. Ally was so …
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90. Build It: Your Idea Library (Never Forget a Good Idea Again!)
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! If you're anything like me, spring and summer are the seasons of ideas and innovation in your business. But what do you do with all these random ideas and screenshots of inspo taking over your phone. Introducing, your Idea Management System - aka the Idea Library. In this Build It Episode you can listen alongs…
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89. Are You Your Worst Boss? 3 Systems for a Sustainable Business
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! It's a familiar tale right - business owner quits 9-5 to work 7-10 instead? Maybe it's not quite that dramatic for you, but you still feel like you're always 'on', don't remember the last time you took a holiday, and even when you do, it feels like you're always one step behind a to-do list that just doesn't s…
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88: My Fave Tech Tools for A Stress-Free Summer
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Want to enjoy a stress-free summer while your business keeps running smoothly? In this episode, I’m sharing some of my go-to tech tools that make it easy to automate, organise, and manage your business. Whether it’s project management, social media scheduling, or client communication, these tools are perfect f…
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87. The Summer Slump Myth: Making Sales, Taking Vacation and What Success Looks Like
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Think summer means a slowdown for your business? Think again! In this episode, we’re busting the myth of the summer slump and showing you how to turn the “slow” season into a time of growth and profit. I’ll be sharing strategies like automated marketing campaigns and summer-themed promotions that will keep you…
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86. Build It: Your Summer 24/25 Out Of Office Workflow
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Thinking about taking some time off this holiday season without worrying about your business falling apart? In this episode, we’re talking about how to create an out-of-office workflow that keeps things running smoothly while you’re enjoying your break. Whether you’re flying solo or working with a small team, …
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85. Is Thrivecart Really Worth The Investment?
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Let's talk about Thrivecart. It's my go-to checkout recommendation for those running a course, digital product or coaching based business, and so today I want to share my genuine thoughts about the platform (especially in light of some recent issues) and discuss how to know if it's right for you. Overview of T…
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84. Feedback & Testimonials: Creating Systems for Continuous Improvement
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! In today's episode I walk you through creating systems for feedback and testimonials inside your programs and services. We all know how supportive having client testimonials is to our marketing, but getting feedback is also a crucial step to improving your programs and helping your clients get results! You'll …
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83. Build It: IT'S MY BIRTHDAY 🥳 Let's Build a Client Birthday Process
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Let's build a client birthday process! In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through creating a process to celebrate your clients (and team) on their birthdays! This is a fun, easy process to put in place to help create more engagement and loyalty with your clients. Make sure you open up a Google Doc and w…
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82. Building Engaged Email Lists & Ethical Email Marketing with Yuval Ackerman
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Today's guest is Yuval Ackerman, an ethical email strategist and consultant who helps B corps and personal brands turn their subscribers into their biggest F.A.N.s. She's also a food lover (especially pasta) and a full-time nomad on a mission to find a place to call home. In this episode we spoke about: The im…
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81. Why I'm the biggest advocate of Slack for Coaches & Service Providers
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Let's talk about Slack baby 🎶 I'm a Slack convert going on 3 years now and you won't catch me going back to Voxer (in fact, if you're offering Voxer support it's a bit of a turn off for me now 😬) So let's talk about why I love Slack. In this episode, you'll hear: My journey and frustrations with communication …
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! In today's episode I walk you through a post-launch debrief so you can know why it's important, what to include, and how to use your debrief to launch better next time! You'll learn: When, how and why to do a post-launch debrief The types of information to gather for a full picture view of your launch How to t…
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79. Build It: Your Simple Lead Tracking Template + Your Next 20 Leads
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Let's build your lead tracker together! In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through setting up your own personalised lead tracker so you can find and nurture the leads in your business. So make sure you're in front of your computer for this one! You'll learn: The importance of lead tracking and why this …
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78. Turning Interviews into Clients: The Podcast Tour System with Natalie Koussa
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Today's guest is Natalie Koussa, a Podcast Tour Strategist and Message Mixologist who helps coaches and online entrepreneurs turn their message into a movement by speaking on podcasts. She's the founder of The Speakeasy (a group programme for best kept secret entrepreneurs ready to grow their industry leadersh…
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77. Why we're leaving ConvertKit 😱 Choosing your Email Service Provider
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! In today's episode, I want to talk you through the process, what led to our decision around changing our Email Marketing Provider (ESP), what my recommendations are now, and the importance of having the right tools in your business that work for you and the way you need them to work for the business. You'll le…
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76. The Data You Need to Turn Your Leads Into Sales
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! In today's episode, we'll be discussing the powerful data you need to capture to boost your sales this year. But, don't worry, we're not delving into the usual numbers and percentages. Instead, we'll be focusing on the qualitative, voice of customer data that will help you create irresistible offers tailored t…
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Welcome to the Effortless Online Systems podcast! I'm Nivek Harrison, your host, and I'm excited to take you behind the scenes of successful online businesses. As an Online Business Manager, Systems Strategist, and Agency Owner, I’ll be sharing my insights on the best systems, tech, and processes that keep onl…
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75. It's time to audit your tech stack! How to clean up your subscriptions and optimise your platforms
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! If you're anything like me, you've probably signed up for a BUNCH of technology that maybe you're not using, or isn't serving your business anymore. Well, it's time to clean it all out and become really intentional about your tech stack. Join me as I talk through a simple audit process for your technology: Und…
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74. How Task-Bundling Will Transform Your Productivity
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Have you found yourself feeling like there's always something that needs to be done? Like you can't switch off, or many just not feeling very efficient in your work? If so, this episode is for you! Join me as I share about my own recent challenges with presence and productivity, and the practices I'm re-commit…
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73. Email Authentication - What does it all mean?
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Big changes are on the horizon for email marketing, and you don't want to be caught off guard. We're diving into the upcoming updates from Google and Yahoo that will shake up the email marketing world from February 1st, 2023. It's not just about staying out of spam folders; it's about making sure your emails l…
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72. You Can't Delegate a Disorganised Business
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! It's that time of year again where you are no doubt setting goals for what is going to happen in the year ahead. For many of us who are running businesses, often those goals include making your first or next hire. But here's the thing - you can't delegate a disorganised business. In this episode, we'll talk ab…
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71. Planning to hire a VA in 2024? This is for you
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! As we approach the end of the year, it's natural to start thinking about new beginnings and how we can take our businesses to new heights in the coming year. If your vision board for 2024 includes expanding your team, then our latest podcast episode, hiring with Intention: How to Hire with Purpose and Strategy…
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70. What I'm Doing Now to Prep The Podcast For 2024
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! As we wrap up the year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our podcasting journey and start setting the stage for an incredible 2024. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, there are valuable insights and strategies to ensure your podcast thrives in the new year. In this chapter I share beh…
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69. How to Prepare Your Business For an Easeful, Fun & Profitable Summer Holiday
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! As we approach the holiday season, it's the perfect time to ensure that your business is set up for both success and relaxation. In this chapter, I share valuable insights on how to prepare your business for the holiday season and take a well-deserved break, all while keeping your business thriving. We talk ab…
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68. The Thing No Marketer Will Tell You About Boosting Your Sales
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! When it comes to building a successful business, marketing is crucial, but it's not the only piece of the puzzle. Solely focusing on marketing efforts can leave gaps in your sales processes and ultimately impact your bottom line. To truly make more money and have a lasting impact, we need to implement systems …
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67. What's been happening behind-the-scenes (and a big announcement!)
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! It's been a big year here at The Virtual Chapter and I am so excited to finally be making this announcement. It has been over 12 months in the making, but the doors are officially open to The Vault! This is our brand new online store brought to you by The Virtual Chapter to create coaches and creatives in the …
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66. The One Thing to do for your Business Before Your 2024 Planning
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! After what was a very unplanned break from the podcast, and the business, we're back! Now, if you're anything like me and my clients, the change in weather and the fact that there's less than 7 weeks until the end of 2023, you're probably thinking about all the incredible things that you can do in you business…
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RECAST: My Top Tech + Tool Recommendations For Courses + Masterminds
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! What tech, software and tools do I recommend? This is by far the most common question I get asked as the CEO of an online business support agency and OBM to some incredible business women. In this episode I'm going to give you the low down on my go to tools for running group programs and masterminds. We'll cov…
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Can you have too many SOPs? Does more SOPs mean a smoother running operation? This episode is all about answering your questions about Standard Operating Procedures. Now, I LOVE a good SOP. I am a fan, but you can take it too far, and there is a point where too many just makes business even more confusing and …
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64. The 5 Biggest Lessons I’ve Learnt From My 7 Fig Clients
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Sometimes when we're creating content, recording podcasts or trying to have our voice heard in the online space we automatically jump to looking to say something controversial or exciting. And yet, if there's anything that I've learnt from working with clients who have scaled their business to 7 figures it's t…
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63. The Top 3 Metrics You Need to Be Tracking to Elevate Your Business
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! It's time to sharpen your data-driven decision-making skills so you can elevate your business! I know that metrics and data isn't the sexiest part of your business, but let me tell you now, they hold the key to the growth and longevity of your business. In this episode we're talking about the top 3 metrics tha…
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62. Best Practice Processes to Support Big Business Growth
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! What does a good process look like? Systems and processes are the backbone of having a truly scalable and sustainable business. They are vital for consistency, reducing errors (from yourself and your team), improving your client experience and saving time so you can spend it in the areas of your life that you …
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61. The 7 Systems That Created My 7 Figure Business
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! We recently celebrated a HUGE revenue milestone as we crossed the 7 figure lifetime revenue mark here at The Virtual Chapter. We haven't just winged our way here (nor have we always gotten it right) but we have scaled really quickly since moving to an agency model because of the really robust systems we have i…
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Things are going to go wrong in business. Sorry, not sorry. If you've been in business for any amount of time, you should know that things go wrong, deadlines get missed, emails go out without links or at the wrong time, tech breaks down, it's a long list of things that can go wrong in business. Despite it bei…
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59. 5 Ways to Automate Your Coaching and Course Business
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Is automation one of your business goals? I often hear that the dream is to have everything just running on autopilot behind the scenes, but after duplicating what someone else online is doing, it doesn't seem to work as smoothly as what was imagined. When scaling our business I see 2 key areas to gain back ti…
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58. Unexpected Tech Advice from a Tech Nerd: Navigating the Digital Landscape as an Entrepreneur
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Tech is a tool, not the solution to your problems. This is something that I talk about often, because how great would it be if we could just get the latest, greatest technology and have it solve our problems, right? But that's just not the reality. I love technology, the innovation, the possibilities and all o…
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57. The Importance of Building a Relationship with Money, Financial Seasons, and Empowered Action with Katy Almstrom
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! It feels like we talk a lot about money in the online business world, but this week we're going a level deeper than just the wild income claims and huge launches that we see on Instagram. Today's guest, Katy Almstrom is a leading money mentor and wealth coach, a teacher and speaker who works with ambitious wom…
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! THIS is the time management process that I have been using for 4 years to get sh*t done. If you've found yourself staring at your well-intentioned to-do list wondering how on earth you're going to get it all done, I recorded this episode for you. Full disclosure, I did not come up with this method and I don't …
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55. 7 Ways AI is Transforming Podcasting (And How We're Using AI Tools Right Now)
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Artificial Intelligence tools are really starting to transform the landscapes that we work in. There is no doubt that AI comes with limitations, ethical dilemmas and are far from perfect, but in this episode I'm talking about the positive ways we're seeing AI transforming the podcast industry. In this episode …
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54. 33 Things I Now Know About Leadership Of Online Business
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! It's my birthday! The last 12 months have been HUGE for me in terms of life and business (we just crossed over 1 million in life time revenue!), and I wanted to share some lessons from the past 8 years of being in online business and 3 years running The Virtual Chapter as an agency to celebrate. I know you've …
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53. The #1 Secret to Launching a Sustainable and Successful Podcast
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Can a podcast be a sustainable and profitable part of your small business? With over 2 million podcasts out in the world, but less than 20% currently active, the rate of podcasts slowly fading out is HIGH and we don't want that for you. In this episode I'm covering: The top 4 reasons why podcasts fade away ove…
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52. So you want to start a podcast? The Systems & Tech
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! 38% of surveyed podcast listeners went on to buy from a brand or service they heard mentioned in a podcast. That means a podcast can be a really significant part of your marketing and sales funnel and in this episode I'm talking through the systems, tech and setup to launch your own podcast. Something you may …
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51. Celebrating Our Biz Wins with Team TVC
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! This episode is a little different. I invited some of The Virtual Chapter Team to join me for a bit of a mid-year reflection on what's been happening for them both within TVC and in their own lives and businesses. We also chatted about what it's like to work with TVC, why they love being part of an agency mode…
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Mid year is the perfect time of year to take stock of your business and put some time aside to conduct mid year reviews. This is part 3 of my Mid Year Review Series where I'm going to walk you through the 3 parts of your business that are often overlooked when it comes time to review. In part 3 we're talking a…
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49. Part 2: Mid Year Review - Software & Technology
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Mid year is the perfect time of year to take stock of your business and put some time aside to conduct mid year reviews. This is part 2 of my Mid Year Review Series where I'm going to walk you through the 3 parts of your business that are often overlooked when it comes time to review. We're not talking finance…
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48. Part 1: Mid Year Review - Systems & Processes
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! Mid year is the perfect time of year to take stock of your business and put some time aside to conduct mid year reviews. This is part 1 of my Mid Year Review Series where I'm going to walk you through the 3 parts of your business that are often overlooked when it comes time to review. We're not talking finance…
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47. Your VA won't make you money. Here's why you should hire one anyway
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! My least favourite discovery calls are with potential clients who ONLY want to know how much their VA or OBM can make them. Yes, hiring team is an investment and I get that in an ideal world you would know how much money you are going to make from that investment, but that's not really how it works. There isn'…
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46. Sustainable Business, Balancing Mum Life & Soulful Systems with Bec Cuzzillo
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Got thoughts? Share them with us here! If you're looking to combine a soulful business strategy with fully embodied feminine spirituality this is for you! Bec Cuzzillo is a Spiritual Business Coach for spiritual women who want to build abundant, heart-led, sustainable businesses – businesses that truly set their souls on fire. Bec supports her clie…
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