The Teacher Pivot

I’ve been getting a ton of questions lately about what you should be sending to a potential client if you want to work with them. Do we need to send our resume? What is this portfolio thing everyone is talking about?! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about what a portfolio is, how it is different from a “traditional resume” and what it should look like! First impressions are huge, so of course we want to make them great. Give your clients a professional experience to get to know you, the services you offer & how they can start working with you! In this episode, you will learn: The difference of resumes & portfolios What your portfolio should include Resources to use for creation How to capture clients with your portfolio Links Mentioned In This Episode Portfolio Template: aubreemalick.com/theprep Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Yes, raising your rates is scary - but we don’t grow without getting uncomfortable. As we develop our experience, knowledge and efficiency in the services that we offer that is in turn helping our clients grow their businesses even more. And that’s the goal, right? Let’s dive in to get into the right mindset & figure how we can navigate this together. In this episode, you will learn: How much to raise your rates When to raise your rates How to overcome the fear that comes with raising your rates How to approach this conversation with clients Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Want to know a sure fire way to fast track your business and results!? It’s investing! I know this to be true for myself but I want you to hear it from one of my amazing students, Alicia! Alicia found me on TikTok and within a matter of 14 days, had invested in The Prep, launched her business and was networking with potential clients! She knew that having a roadmap of how she was going to get her business off the ground quickly and the right way was the smartest move for her! I can’t wait for you to hear Alicia’s success story! Alicia is a wife and mom of two toddlers. When she’s not chasing kiddos, she’s chasing chickens around her humble homestead. She helps business owners, bloggers, and photographers knock out the to-do list and polish their communications. In this episode, you will learn: Why Alicia wanted to look into virtual assistant Her divine moment Why The Prep is an investment and not an expense What she would say to someone who is thinking about getting started Connect with Alicia: https://aliciacardwell.com/ IG: @_aliciacardwell Links Mentioned in this Episode: Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you taking the time to address the emotional side of your business? We tend to get caught up in the next steps, tacticals, and growth that we can often forget about handling that emotional piece. It’s the thing that gets pushed aside. But what if I told you if you could just spend some time focusing on the emotional side of your business, all other pieces would start to fall into place? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today in this interview with Amber Hawley! You are just going to love this conversation, Amber’s openness and honesty about the different struggles we face as entrepreneurs, and how we can come out on the other side. Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. In this episode, you will learn: How Amber’s business journey got started Why mindset and the emotional side of business is so important How to recognize signs of burnout How to deal with shiny object syndrome and FOMO Connect with Amber: www.amberhawley.com https://www.facebook.com/mybizbestie https://www.instagram.com/mybizbestie Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Today, we are all getting a lesson in MONEY! I know looking at your numbers and seeing what your business is doing can seem scary and overwhelming, but Michelle Cooper is going to make it a little easier for us! Michelle Cooper is the high priestess of profit, a spiritual gangsta, CEO of Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping, a Profit First Professional, and author of several books. Michelle took her small accounting firm in rural British Columbia to a thriving online business encompassing coaching and consulting, speaking, and writing while balancing the management and growth of a brick and mortar office. She has built a solid team of bookkeepers, accountants, tax professionals, and business coaches who support impact driven entrepreneurs to have highly profitable, sustainable businesses while creating the peace of mind that comes from a solid financial foundation. Today, Michelle supports the growth of her client’s business with real strategic planning while also addressing the mindset issues that arise with growth, in order to bust through and rise up to levels they never dreamed possible. The team at Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping support clients across North America, specializing in coaches and consultants. Michelle and her team have helped hundreds business owners climb out of entrepreneurial poverty into the land of PROFIT. In this episode, you will learn: How Michelle started her business What you need to be tracking in your business Why keeping personal and business records separate is important How you can use metrics and data to make important decisions Connect with Michelle: www.alchemyaccounting.ca https://www.facebook.com/AlchemyAccounting/ https://wwww.instagram.com/michellebcooper YouTube LinkedIn Financial Foundations Assessment: https://www.financialfoundationsquiz.ca/ Links Mentioned in this Episode: Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

If you’re anything like me, you’ve heard about LinkedIn but were not totally sure how you could use it for your business. Am I right? I definitely don’t have experience with this platform so I wanted to bring on a LinkedIn Coach who is on the platform daily and can give us some really great advice about what it is, who it’s for and how freelancers can use it to find clients! Erin Andersen is a LinkedIn Coach based in NYC. Her expertise is in helping small business owners build a LinkedIn strategy that organically attracts traffic to their business through profile optimization in conjunction with content and engagement strategies to reach their target audience. Erin offers 1:1 LinkedIn Revamps, strategy coaching, monthly management services and a Virtual Assistant LinkedIn Training Program. To receive Erin's digital business card, you can text LINKEDIN to 21000 & apply for a free consultation: calendly.com/erin-morgan In this episode, you will learn: Why Erin chose to focus on LinkedIn What LinkedIn is and who it’s for How is it similar and different from other social media platforms Some tips for getting started on LinkedIn Connect with Erin: Link to VA & SMM Program: https://yourbrandnetworker.mykajabi.com/va-smm-linkedin-training-program Consult link: calendly.com/erin-morgan IG: @yourbrandnetworker LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourbrandnetworker Links Mentioned in this Episode: Free LinkedIn Diagnostic: https://yourbrandnetworker.mykajabi.com/The%20LinkedIn%20Diagnostic Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Hey loves! Today is a very special episode! Today is my 30th birthday! I thought I would be a little bit more reluctant about turning 30, but I'm actually embracing it and welcoming it with open arms! My 20's have brought so many wonderful things: my marriage, my two beautiful boys, my business, this amazing community! And you know what.. we haven't even scratched the surface yet! If my 20's are any indication of what my 30's will bring, well then sister, I AM HERE FOR IT! Enjoy this special birthday episode where I share the 30 lessons I have learned (and continue to learn) in the last 30 years! XOXO!

Have you been thinking about starting a virtual assistant business? Are you worried whether you have the right skills in order to start something new? We are going to break all of that down in today’s episode. I’m going to debunk some of the common myths you might have heard about freelancing. Some of these myths might have been holding you back at first. Then I’ll share the three questions you should ask yourself before you decide whether freelancing is the right option for you! In this episode, you will learn: The myths behind freelancing What questions to ask yourself before starting Why being a self-starter is so important What skills are really important to starting a business Links Mentioned in this Episode: My brand new, high-touch group coaching program, The VA Prep Accelerator, designed to get your virtual assistant business up and running in 6 weeks is officially open for enrollment! This group coaching program has serious potential to change your life and start the business you’ve always dreamed of! We will work through my proven PREP curriculum and meet weekly to discuss your homework, ask questions and learn from your very own VA coach - me! To join and grab all the details, just head over to aubreemalick.com/join-accelerator! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you thinking of building an agency? Then this episode of Stephanie Judice is for you! In this episode, she will share how she grew her business from a solo freelancer into a thriving agency. We will talk about how her business transformed, what that transition looked like for her, how to grow an agency, what it's like like to bring on a team member, and how do you know when to bring people into a team. Stephanie Judice is a podcast manager and launch consultant for female coaches, consultants and course creators. With a knack for project management, organization, and design, Stephanie found her calling when one of her VA clients wanted to start a podcast. Thanks to google and YouTube Stephanie started a podcast management business that now serves clients across the US! Stephanie and her team work behind the scenes to make sure their client's podcasts are released into the world every week without a hitch, saving their clients time (and frustration!) while helping them to connect with their audience and grow their business. She believes that podcasting is one of the best ways coaches and consultants can showcase their expertise and bring in new clients and customers. Away from work, Stephanie enjoys spending time outdoors with her two boys, enjoying a glass of wine on the back porch with her hubby, or snuggling up with a warm coffee and a good book. In this episode, you will learn: About Stephanie’s freelancing and entrepreneurial journey What made her decide to do what she's doing now What you need to know about starting an agency What is the best way to talk about having an agency with potential clients What it's like to bring team members When to bring people in a team Connect with Stephanie: www.stephaniejudice.com www.instagram.com/stephaniejudice www.facebook.com/stephaniejudicepodcastmanagement Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Freelancing is a tough job. You will need to learn how to manage your time, collaborate with clients, and keep up with industry trends. But do not worry! As a beginner freelancer, you can take some of the pressure off. In today’s episode, we will talk about how to use your time effectively. Let's dig in as I share how to make the most of your time by being productive and meeting deadlines for people who are just getting started in this company. In this episode, you will learn: How to spend your time as a freelancer How to use your time effectively What are the things you should spend your time on What are the things pointing you away from making money When is the best time to network and start the conversation with people Links Mentioned in this Episode: If you are loving the Freelancer to CEO Podcast, I want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode airs each week by hitting the follow button! If you would like to support the show and say “thank you” a review would mean so much! By leaving a review, you are helping more aspiring and seasoned freelancers find this podcast! To leave a review, click HERE, and scroll down to the Ratings and Review section. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your life and business! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

What does it take to build a successful business? That question has become more and more important as the societal expectation of balancing work with family life becomes increasingly difficult. So, in today's episode, we'll have an open and honest discussion with my friend, Carrie, about building a business, the hustling mindset that many of us observe, and how we can manage motherhood and work. This is essentially an open discussion on what it's been like to develop a business, including the challenges and realities. Carrie is a wife and momma of two littles and is a Virtual Assistant for Female Christian Business Coaches. She loves being able to support women to their own definition of success and give business owners the freedom to do what they love and are called to do. She's worked with top business coaches in her space including Patrice Washington and Jennifer Allwood and is excited about how her business will create generational wealth within her family In this episode, you will learn: Who is Carrie and how did she get started in business? How can you perceive something positive when you say "No"? What is the significance of understanding what success means? How to overcome the struggles between work and family? Connect with Carrie: Instagram- @carrievajko Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

I'm super excited to bring you a BRAND NEW series to the podcast! I will be releasing podcast interviews with some of my students who have invested in my programs and courses to hear their experience and journey since starting and growing their own virtual assistant business. I know you are going to love these episodes and I hope they encourage you to take that leap if you have been thinking about it but you've been wondering "but could this actually work for me?!" The answer is YES, but I don't want you to just take my word for it! Hear it from the women who have gone through it! Today, I am going to be interview Allison Springer and you are just going to love her heart and honesty about why she wanted to start a freelance career and what the journey has looked like for her! Allison is a former junior high art teacher turned online health coach and freelancer. She lives in Bentonville, Arkansas her husband, 2 cats, and a corgi, and her jam? Social media. In this episode, you will learn: How did Allison get started in her freelance career What were her challenges before and throughout her time as a freelancer What were the benefits she saw in freelancing Why having a strong mindset so important What wins did she have after enrolling in my program Connect with Allison: instagram.com/al.meets.world instagram.com/al.meets.social tiktok.com/al.meets.world Links Mentioned in this Episode: If you are loving the Freelancer to CEO Podcast, I want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode airs each week by hitting the follow button! If you would like to support the show and say “thank you” a review would mean so much! By leaving a review, you are helping more aspiring and seasoned freelancers find this podcast! To leave a review, click HERE, and scroll down to the Ratings and Review section. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your life and business! Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Other Resources: Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Have you wanted to start putting yourself out there as a virtual assistant, but don't know where to start because you don't feel like you have enough experience? This episode will help! In today’s episode, I will teach you how to get past the "I am a beginner with no experience" problem. Tune in for tips and tricks that will help you build your portfolio and experience quickly. I will share my three different strategies to gain experience so you can put them in your portfolio. In this episode, you will learn: How to gain experiences to add to your portfolio What are the mock projects you can work on The benefits of doing a testimonial project What types of discounts you can offer to your clients Links Mentioned in this Episode: If you are loving the Freelancer to CEO Podcast, I want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode airs each week by hitting the follow button! If you would like to support the show and say “thank you” a review would mean so much! By leaving a review, you are helping more aspiring and seasoned freelancers find this podcast! To leave a review, click HERE, and scroll down to the Ratings and Review section. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your life and business! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Freelancers are no stranger to the summer month slump. The feeling of being stuck in a rut, going through the motions with little energy or motivation, you’re lacking new clients coming through the door, and it can be tough to get out of this slump when you're working on your own! But don't worry! I've compiled some tried-and-true tips on how you can take control of your business. In this episode, you will learn: How to take control when things are slow What you should focus on when you have extra time Why decluttering is important Why a slow season can be a good thing Links Mentioned in this Episode: If you are loving the Freelancer to CEO Podcast, I want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode airs each week by hitting the follow button! If you would like to support the show and say “thank you” a review would mean so much! By leaving a review, you are helping more aspiring and seasoned freelancers find this podcast! To leave a review, click HERE, and scroll down to the Ratings and Review section. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your life and business! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

OBM is an Online Business Manager, and maybe it's something that you've thought about, but you're not quite sure if it's the right fit for you, what that looks like. From freelancer to CEO, what does that look like? What are some things that you might have to change and shift and let go of, as you are stepping into the CEO role? So this is going to be a really great podcast episode. If you've been thinking about stepping into the OBM role, if you've been toying around with that idea, you want to shift from just being a VA to now, you really want to take on that more active manager role as an OBM. Tina is so full of knowledge. She's so sweet and kind, and she was very open and honest during our interview. So I'm so excited for you to hear more about Tina and her journey. In this episode, you will learn: About Tina Forsyth’s background and how she got into freelancing Why she stopped working with clients and switched to business What Online Business Manager does Why OBM is different from Virtual Assistant What it looks like to shift from OBM to V.A. Connect with Tina: www.onlinebusinessmanager.com www.tinaforsyth.com Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Today, let’s chat with Emilee Fry as she shares with us her great tactics and strategies in her business. If you have an entrepreneur mindset but you also struggle dealing with your introverted personality and shyness, then this episode is perfect for you. Listen with me as we dive into how introverts can have a successful online business. Emilee Fry is a marketing coach, podcast manager, and host of the Introverts Empowered podcast. Emilee Fry knows the importance of stepping into your power. As an introvert, she helps introverted and sensitive women shift their mindsets, helping them reach goals, and crush their limits. Whether she's teaching entrepreneurs to market their business in a way that builds relationships or helping them craft copy, that makes them more visible to their clients. Emilee leverages her ability to inspire introverted women to take action when she's not working with her clients or working on completing her psychology. Emilee recharges with family adventures to the beach and checking out new Italian restaurants. When she finds a quiet moment, Emilee enjoys a good book and a hot tea. In this episode, you will learn: How Emilee Fry got into freelancing What are the things she struggles with or encounters in her business How introvertedness plays a role in her business What are the certain ways to recharge your energy battery What are the strategies that will help introverts to market themselves effectively online Connect with Emilee: Instagram: @emileefry www.facebook.com/IntrovertsEmpowered Introverts Empowered Podcast Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you thinking of starting your Virtual Assistant Business? If yes, then this episode is for you. I am excited to share with you today the three main things that you must have to start with your Virtual Assistant Business. In this episode, you will learn: What do you need to know in starting your business What does it look like to have a solid foundation for your business Who are the clients you can market your services with Why positive mindset is important in starting a business What are the resources you can use to dig dive in Virtual Assistance Links Mentioned in this Episode: GRAB THE RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE!! This week only (ends June 18th!) I am teaming up with the RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE TOOLKIT to offer you a CEO Bundle of online courses for just $99! 20 courses for just $99, that's less than $5 a course! The entire collection is valued at $5,000 and this toolkit features a wide range of business owners and course creators you'll love! I've included my program The Prep! Head to aubreemalick.com/radiant to snag this deal before it ends! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

There are freelancing and job scams out there! Yikes! How do we make sure we are not scammed online when applying for freelancing jobs? Today, we will be chatting about how to spot a scam in freelancing. I will be breaking down the ways for you to spot the scam or red flags that you don’t often see in freelancing. In this episode, you will learn: How do you know if the job is legit How do you know whether you should move forward What are the red flags you should watch out for in freelancing Links Mentioned in this episode: GRAB THE RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE!! This week only (ends June 18th!) I am teaming up with the RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE TOOLKIT to offer you a CEO Bundle of online courses for just $99! 20 courses for just $99, that's less than $5 a course! The entire collection is valued at $5,000 and this toolkit features a wide range of business owners and course creators you'll love! I've included my program The Prep! Head to aubreemalick.com/radiant to snag this deal before it ends! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Ever wondered what you should send to your ideal client in your email pitch? I remember starring at the blinking cursor for so long wondering what I should say! Well, fear no more because I have the step by step for you in today's episode! We will be talking about email pitch. If you are emailing potential clients to offer your services, this episode is for you. I will be sharing the step-by-step of what I included in my emails. In this episode, you will learn: What pitch needs to look like How every email pitch should start Whether you should include your pricing How to make sure they take that next step with you Links Mentioned in this episode: GRAB THE RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE!! This week only (ends June 18th!) I am teaming up with the RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE TOOLKIT to offer you a CEO Bundle of online courses for just $99! 20 courses for just $99, that's less than $5 a course! The entire collection is valued at $5,000 and this toolkit features a wide range of business owners and course creators you'll love! I'm included my program The Prep! Head to aubreemalick.com/radiant to snag this deal before it ends! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In this episode, I am going to share with you my success and results in TikTok. I am going to share the 5 ways how I grew my TikTok for my business from 0 to 23k in just 4 months. You can definitely apply this to your business so make sure to grab your pen and paper. In this episode, you will learn: How I started in Tiktok What are the things I did to get a quick follower growth How I get my content ideas How many posts should you post per day Links Mentioned in this episode: GRAB THE RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE!! This week only (ends June 18th!) I am teaming up with the RADIANT COURSE BUNDLE TOOLKIT to offer you a CEO Bundle of online courses for just $99! 20 courses for just $99, that's less than $5 a course! The entire collection is valued at $5,000 and this toolkit features a wide range of business owners and course creators you'll love! I'm included my program The Prep! Head to aubreemalick.com/radiant to snag this deal before it ends! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today’s episode, we will have Amanda Abella and she will share her journey of how she started her freelancing career and she will share the importance of having to scale your business. Amanda Abella is an award-winning content creator, keynote speaker, and business coach who specializes in helping business owners activate their persuasion prowess so they can make more money. Her clients go from hating sales and marketing to achieving 90% close rates and closing multiple five-figure deals. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Univision and many more. Prior to teaching marketing and sales, Amanda spent a decade as a financial writer and wrote content for companies like Wells Fargo, Discover, Credit Karma, Santander and more. She's also partnered with companies like Capital One and Transunion in financial education campaigns. She's also the Amazon bestselling author of Make Money Your Honey and has created a community of over 60,000 people across social media channels to make money and live a more affluent life. In this episode, you will learn: About Amanda’s freelancing journey What things should you have in place to ready to scale in business How and why she chose to scale her business How do you decide what route you should take as freelancers What advice she has to people who want to jump into business Connect with Amanda: Website: amandaabella.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fiercebusinessfemmes Instagram: @amandaabella Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you struggling to find clients? I see this question come up all the time! In this episode, I will be answering one of the most asked questions, which is “Where are all the clients hiding?”. I’m going to share my four effective ways that you can find your clients. In this episode, you will learn: What is a 30-day strategy? How to utilize your i mediated network to find clients people and why talking about what you do is so important Where to find clients on Facebook How to utilize social media platforms in finding your clients Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In this episode, we have Kristi Veitenheimer as our guest who will talk about how to overcome shiny objects. This is something freelancers can experience from time to time. So she will share how shiny objects can become a problem, how it stirs us from our goals, and how we can surpass that. Kristi Veitenheimer is a Jesus-loving, coffee-drinking, chocolate-loving gal from Texas. She is a wife, mother of two, and Mimi of four grandsons and adores her family. Kristi is the host of the top podcast for beginner solopreneurs, Simplicity for Solopreneurs. Her mission is to inspire and empower Christian women to make their dreams of an online business a reality. Kristi specializes in teaching beginner entrepreneurs how to simplify their business tools/systems, focus and be more productive, and strategically plan and take action so they can create their online business while saving time and money without all the stress and overwhelm. Kristi believes you shouldn’t have to choose between your God-given dreams and reality. In this episode, you will learn: About Kristi’s entrepreneurial journey to where she is now What is Shiny Object Syndrome What are shiny objects freelancers can see How shiny objects can become a problem to freelancers How to overcome the Shiny Object Syndrome Connect with Kristi: Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/podcast-interview Website: https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/simplicityforsolopreneurs IG: https://instagram.com/simplicityforsolopreneurs Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

So, you’ve just started your freelancing business and you want to set some goals for your first year of business. Today we are talking about how I set goals for my income and for the success of my first year in business. In this episode, you will learn: What would be a good income to achieve What are the good goals to set for business Looking at what you need to bring into your business Why business success isn't just about the income How the first year of my business looked for me Links Mentioned in this Episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook. Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

We have a juicy episode for today because I am going to reveal the truth about freelancing and network marketing/MLM! In this episode, you will learn: the difference between freelancing and network marketing/MLM; and how does freelancing work differently from network marketing/MLM. Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Trying to find work on freelance job websites? Listen to this episode because I will be giving my honest opinion about those types of websites! In this episode, you will learn: What are the pros and cons of using freelance job websites; How these websites will help you gain experiences that you want or need Why it is much better to apply to directly with business owners over using freelancing sites for your long term strategy Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

This episode is exactly for you if you want to start your freelance business with a low budget because I’m going to share my tips and tricks on it! In this episode, you will learn: What are the things that you need to kickstart your business; What is the importance of setting boundaries between you and your clients; and What are the results of hard work and commitment to your business? Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Programs Recommended: Canva Acuity Zoom And.Co Other Resources: Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Struggling with your freelancing business? This episode is perfect for you because I’m going to share 3 ways to overcome those struggles with you! In this episode, you will learn that: claiming your vision in life will get you unstuck from your struggles the only pace that you should be tracking is your own pace; and your mindset will affect the total outcome of your life. Links Mentioned in this episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

How did I do it? In 2018, I was a full time teacher and seven months pregnant and in two short months of starting my freelancing business, I was able to resign from my job!In today’s episode, I will be sharing how I started and successfully grew my VA business so quickly! In this episode, you will learn: some of the struggles I've faced while starting this VA business; and how hard work and consistency are the perfect keys to thrive in this business. Links Mentioned in this episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

You have skills! So in today’s episode, I will be discussing how to use your existing skills effectively to help your VA business grow. In this episode, you will learn: how does your experience will help your business that enjoying what you're doing is important for your business; and how to create services with your existing skills Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

You’re building the business, running the house, working a full-time job… how do you balance #allthethings? Today, I’m coaching Nikita Dicks all about how I balance work life and home life and stay sane in the process! We’re also talking about when is the right time to invest in that next step in your business! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am giving a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter once a day to increase your chances of winning! To enter: You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have an iPhone, borrow a friend's phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories GOOD LUCK! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Have you been trying to figure out who your ideal client is? Defining your ideal client is an important step in your freelance business and definitely not a step to be skipped! Today, Kelly McCracken gets coached on how to figure out the different types of ideal clients and how to find the right client for you! I also talk about why this is such an important step in your business! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful for each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am giving a one hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter once a day to increase your chances of winning! To enter: You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have an iPhone, borrow a friend's phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories GOOD LUCK! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you a mama who is building a business while working a full time job? Today I am coaching Megan Wisdom Franks about how to build your business while still working full time, how to be intentional about the time you do have and how to price yourself on a limited schedule! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful for each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gifting a one hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter once a day to increase your chances of winning! To enter: You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have a iPhone, borrow a friends phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories GOOD LUCK! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Let’s chat about ideal clients! I’m coaching Ashley Windsor from Ashley Windsor Creative Services on how to speak clearly to your ideal client and how to merge two types of ideal clients together to create a consistent message! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am giving a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter once a day to increase your chances of winning! To enter: You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have an iPhone, borrow a friend's phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show, or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories GOOD LUCK! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today’s episode, I am coaching Carrie Vajko and she wanted to know what should be the next step in her business as she’s looking to grow to that next level! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gifting a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter once a day to increase your chances of winning! To enter: You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have an iPhone, borrow a friends phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories GOOD LUCK! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today’s episode, I am coaching Sara Neff of Neff Virtual Solutions and I’m sharing my advice for pricing yourself as a newer VA and how to feel confident with that pricing! GIVEAWAY TIME! WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF THE PODCAST! I am so grateful to each and every single one of you for supporting me on this show! To celebrate and say thank you, I am gifting a one-hour coaching session COMPLETELY free! This giveaway runs from today April 19th through April 30th so you’ve got a few weeks! You can enter once a day to increase your chances of winning! To enter: You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have an iPhone, borrow a friends phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories GOOD LUCK! Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Today's episode is the 100th episode, and I am so excited to share it with you. As a treat, I'm going to share the ten lessons I've learned in my two and a half years of freelancing. And as a thank you, I'm going to give away an amazing prize, so listen up and stay tuned to find out how you can win. In this episode, you will learn: My experiences in freelancing My top 10 lessons I learned in my 2 and a half experience in freelancing What you need to enter the 100 episode giveaway How to Enter the Giveaway You must leave a written review on the show over on apple podcasts. If you don’t have a iPhone, borrow a friend's phone if you have to! Take a screenshot of your review before hitting “submit” and post it in your IG stories and tag me @aubreemalick If you’ve already left a review on iTunes, you can leave me a review over on my Facebook page: aubreemalick.com/facebook and screenshot the review and post in IG stories You can also enter once a day by sharing a screenshot of the episode in your IG stories, talking about the show or sharing something you’ve learned from the show in your stories Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

This is the most awaited episode for all of the copywriters and aspiring copywriters out there. In this episode, we have Amber Glus to talk about copywriting and how to be a copywriter. She will also tell her stories and her free resources you can use if you want to upskill or if you want to specialize in copywriting. She holds nothing back so make sure to grab your pen and paper! Amber Glus is a breast cancer survivor, an avid reader, and a lover of all things coffee who still thinks that Friends is the best TV show ever. Professionally, she's a communications expert with 20 years of experience in media relations, copywriting, and marketing. She's worked with elected officials, a national brand, and many small businesses in between and she is a certified StroyBrand Marketing Guide. Her specialty is using copywriting and content marketing to generate sales and now she is the host of The School of Copy and Messaging podcast where she helps women use content marketing to build their business and their personal brand. In this episode, you will learn: How she started copywriting and her stories What is copywriting How to be a copywriter What are the free resources you can use to uplevel in copywriting Connect with Amber: Website: www.theschoolofcopyandmessaging.com IG: @amberglus Links Mentioned in this Episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Do you struggle with staying productive while working from home? Today, I’m sharing five ways to staying productive when working from home. I've been a freelancer for nearly two years and have been doing these tips. If you are struggling to be productive at home, these five tips will definitely help you! In this episode, you will learn: Why getting dressed for the day is important How to create a daily schedule What is the importance of scheduling breaks Why you should turn off push notifications on your phone Why you need to prioritize sleep Links Mentioned in this Episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Today I am chatting with Rhosabelle Ocampo! Rhosabelle came from the corporate world — social media manager to director of online marketing to regional marketing manager to retail company extraordinaire! She transitioned into the online space at a moment’s notice. Didn’t have a full proof plan, just got nudged in by her bestie and never looked back. From VA work to SMM work to *insert any and all DFY service provider offer in some capacity here* — she has been there, done that! She’s now taken something that was meant to be a part-time hustle into a THRIVING business. She's been consistently booked out of every service, each month. Her ultimate goal is to bring other female entrepreneurs along with me on the road to biz success. Whether you are a VA, SMM, web designer, brand expert, entry-level coach, etc — she wants to help you create a UNIQUE biz + marketing strategy that will get you to CONSISTENTLY book out your offers EVERY month. In this episode, you will learn: About Rhosabelle’s entrepreneurial journey to where she is now How we can connect and sell to your ideal client How to wine and dine our ideal client Ways to take the client through your sales process for business success Connect with Rhosabelle: www.thevirtualrhose.com IG: @thevirtualrhose Links Mentioned in this Episode: FREEBIE: 5 Easy Ways to Make More Bank In Your Online Business: Stop Leaving Money On the Table And Create Predictable Income Belinda’s Free Challenge: MAKE BANK BOOTCAMP: Increase Profits In Your Business Without Needing To Increase Your Revenue Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

“I’m struggling to find clients!” Help! Is that you?! In today’s episode, I’m answering a frequently asked question about using Facebook groups to find clients. I'll teach you how to easily use Facebook groups to attract clients and how to get started gaining clients from Facebook groups. In this episode, you will learn: How you can use Facebook groups to find clients How can you use Facebook group effectively What Facebook Group you should be in How to promote your services in Facebook groups by giving tips, hacks, and tricks How to create a relationship with potential clients Links Mentioned in this Episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today's episode, I'll chat with Cailen Ascher, a business coach, and mother who works a 3-day workweek. We'll talk about what a 3-day workweek is, how she does it, and how she got into this today. Cailen Ascher is a Business Coach with a 3-day workweek, a mom of 2, and the founder of Success Made Simple™, an accelerator for women entrepreneurs who want to build an abundantly profitable business in part-time hours. Best known for her 3-day workweek, Cailen has been featured in Business Insider, Huffington Post, and Inspired Coach Magazine and has been interviewed on Entrepreneur on Fire and She Means Business Podcast among many others. Her masterminds and teachings have helped 1000s of women upgrade their lives and businesses with her simple strategies for working less, making more, and living better. Cailen lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband, 2 small daughters, and a spunky dog named Olive. In this episode, you will learn: About Cailen's business journey and how she landed to a 3-day work week What is the 3-day work week How does 3-day workweek works Connect with Cailen: For an insider look at Cailen’s 3-day workweek schedule to see how she works just 3 days a week and runs a 6-figure business, visit www.CailenAscher.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/cailen.ascher/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3DayWorkweek/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheCailenAscher/ Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today's episode, I am going to have a Q&A style episode! I took some questions from the members in the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook and I am going to dish all the juicy answers right here in this podcast! I am not holding anything back! Because we got so many great questions, I had to break this episode into two parts! The first part is all about transitioning towards freelancing. And the second part is about coaching and courses. In this episode, I will be answering questions like how to grow your income in your business, what systems could help your business, is a website beneficial, how to sell yourself and so much more. In this episode, you will learn: How to scale your business When to make a decision when to coach How you can see podcast beneficial to the community How I grow and getting help with my business Links Mentioned in this Episode: Previous Episode - Advice for New Freelancers, Handling Burn Out & Hitting 5k Months! JUICY Q&A! Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today's episode, I am talking with Dubsado Queen Sarah Martin and we are diving deep into how you can automate and use Dubsado in your business. She'll share with us how to use it and answer your questions about whether you need it, when you can use it, and when you should invest in it. She'll explain why she loves Dubsado and how to get started using it. This is a program that a lot of you have asked about, and Sarah answers some of your burning questions! Sarah is a momma to a wild boy, a wife, and a Dubsado expert! Her freelance career started right after she gave birth to her son in 2018. She did not want to go back to work after maternity leave so she started out as a tech VA. She started using Dubsado in 2018 for her own business and immediately fell in love! But she knows not many people feel this way and it can, in fact, be a very overwhelming system. Now with 2 years of extensive experience with Dubsado, and after dozens of setups, she has created a Dubsado course to help busy mommas set up their Dubsado accounts from start to finish. She also provides done-for-you setups for those busy mommas that just want to hand it off! In this episode, you will learn: About Sarah’s freelancing journey to where she is now How to use and get started in Dubsado Why she loves Dubsado Connect with Sarah: www.sarahmartin.com www.facebook.com/thedubsadoqueen Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

In today's episode, I am going to have a Q&A style episode! I took some questions from the members in the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook and I am going to dish all the juicy answers right here in this podcast! I am not holding anything back! Because we got so many great questions, I had to break this episode into two parts! The first part is all about transitioning towards freelancing. And the second part is about coaching and courses. In this episode, I will be answering questions like how to grow your income in your business, what systems could help your business, is a website beneficial, how to sell yourself and so much more. In this episode, you will learn: How to maintain your presence using the power of social media What are the helpful systems you can use in your business How a website is helpful to you What advice I would give to freelancers just getting started How to effectively sell yourself and your services Links Mentioned in this Episode: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Today I am talking with Marissa Rehder about her journey from a burned out teacher to finding her passion and purpose. We also touch on self-care and how it is different than what society tells us. My teachers will especially connect with Marissa’s story! Marissa Rehder is a former teacher who found a love for supporting other teachers throughout her own process of self discovery. From pre-med to business to falling in love with the school atmosphere to helping fellow teachers find joy in what they do, listen as she dives into it all in today’s episode. Marissa is the founder of The Teacher Haven, an online community offering support and professional and personal development to teachers. It includes an online self-care course and is also a monthly membership allowing teachers to gain insight into handling the stresses of both school and life. In this episode, you will learn: About Marissa’s journey from teaching to where she is now Indicators of burnout and ways to avoid it Marissa’s tips for your morning and night routine to remain focused on making your life better Marissa’s advice on how to get over your fear of taking the leap to grow your freelancing career Connect with Marissa: https://www.marissarehder.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissa.rehder/ Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

It’s a super exciting moment in your freelancing business when you get that email notification that a potential client has scheduled a call with you! You are excited, nervous, anxious… all of the things, right? But in your head you’re thinking… “Okay, now what?” What do you say? How do you effectively run a discovery call so that the client wants to hire you right then and there? I’m diving into all that and more in today’s episode! In this episode, you will learn: What a discovery is and what it is not The three objectives from a discovery call How long your calls should be What the agenda of a discovery call should look like What questions to ask your potential client Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Today I am chatting with money strategist Belinda Rosenblum and we are diving deep into how you can effectively price your services, how to deal with clients telling you you’re too expensive but more importantly, how to show your clients the value your service brings and not just the dollar amount. This is a topic that was highly requested and Belinda answers some of the pricing questions I know you are dying to know! Belinda Rosenblum, CPA and Money Strategist, founded Own Your Money and created the signature Cash Flow CEO program, to help ambitious high achieving women entrepreneurs grow a more strategic, profitable business so they work less, profit more, and finally take home real money consistently. Belinda is also the coauthor of SELF-WORTH TO NET WORTH: 12 Keys To Creating Wealth Inside And Out, and became a self-made millionaire at 33. She believes money management + entrepreneurship can be fun and provide true lifestyle freedom — after all, isn’t that why we got into business? If she’s not inspiring you to be your best self, Belinda is likely enjoying the sunshine and chasing after her marathon-running husband, college junior step-daughter, and 2 spirited young kids. In this episode, you will learn: About Belinda’s entrepreneurial journey to where she is now What to do or say when someone tells you that your services are too expensive How to communicate features vs. benefits Ways to work through some of the money stories that are holding you back Connect with Belinda: www.OwnYourMoney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourmoney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ownyourmoney/ Links Mentioned in this Episode: FREEBIE: 5 Easy Ways to Make More Bank In Your Online Business: Stop Leaving Money On the Table And Create Predictable Income Belinda’s Free Challenge: MAKE BANK BOOTCAMP: Increase Profits In Your Business Without Needing To Increase Your Revenue Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

My goal on this podcast is ALWAYS to keep it real with you. I want to share about the successes I've had and how you can have those same successes too, but it wouldn't be fair to you if I didn't share about the struggles I've gone through too. In today's podcast episode, I'm giving the real and raw about a time when I lost a huge paying client when I had just signed up for a high ticket mastermind and how I dealt with that. I share what I did in the days after that happened to learn and grow from that experience, but also how I was able to recoup that income I lost within one week! In this episode, you will learn: Why I want to keep it real with you How I lost a huge paying client Why I ignored some of the red flags What I did after losing that client to come out on the other side Why being a solution finder in times of struggle is so IMPORTANT! Links Mentioned: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Do you know who your dream client is? Like really know who they are? Do you struggle with figuring out how to create content that speaks to what they need? I brought my good friend Madison Anaya on the podcast today to help us answer all of those questions! Madison breaks how to find your dream client and then what you can do online to start attracting them into your business. Madison started out in the freelancing space so she totally gets it and has such amazing advice to share in today's episode! I know you are going to love Madison (or Mads as her friends call her) just as much as I do! Madison Anaya is the host of The Fearless Chase Community where she provides business education and community for creatives to find friends and reach their goals together through podcasts, conferences, and more. In this episode, you will learn: How Madison got started in the online space What her brand "The Fearless Chase" stands for How to figure out who your ideal client is What you can do online to start attracting them into your business Her one piece of advice she would give other freelancers Connect with Madison: www.madisonanaya.com https://www.instagram.com/madisonbaileyanaya/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefearlesschase Links Mentioned: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick