Optimize To Scale - Freelancing, Virtual Assistant, Make Money from Home for Homeschooling Moms

Learn about LinkedIn and how you can utilize this free tool to get found, hired, recruited for your next position.In this episode we talk about:- The journey to your ideal job- LinkedIn vs. Facebook- Highschoolers on LinkedIn- Mother starting on LinkedIn after years working in the home Here on Optimize to Scale, I want to help you create the job you want with the tools and skills you have developed in the experiences you have had. Jose has the skills to teach you how to turn those life skills and experiences into skills for your resume. Connect with Jose Miguel LongoWebsite: www.coachingwithjosemiguel.comInstagram @josemiguellongoLinkedIn Jose Miguel Connect with JacquelineWebsite: www.thejacquelinehoward.comInstagram @thejacquelinehowardLinkedIn Jacqueline Howard "Being at home, raising babies, Managing a home and balancing a family presents plenty of skills that are useful in the workforce" -Jose Miguel Longo

Hey Friend,Today Belinda shares practical ways she and her family coped with the stressors of 2020. These tips are excellent for life in any season. I hope you are blessed! Thanks for taking a moment to listen. My prayer is that you are encouraged by this testimony of God's work in the Hills and Valleys of Belinda's life. Connect with Belinda on Instagram and her WebsiteConnect with me on Instagram   

Hey Friend, You can trust God to write your story! Be encouraged as Natalie shares how God moved her life in 2020!"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."Matthew 6:33-34 Connect with Natalie on Website and PodcastConnect with Me on Instagram  

Hey Friend,This year and 2020 were full of surprises. Many were unpleasant surprises, but you know what? God is never taken by surprise!He has a redeeming purpose for everything. Nothing we experience is wasted.Listen as Jennifer shares her God moments of 2020! Connect with Me on InstagramConnect with Jennifer on Instagram and her Website "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." 1 Peter 3:15

Hey Friend, Lean in and listen as Holly shares how God has been so good to her family in 2020! “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Blessings,Jacqueline Connect with me on Instagram Connect with Holly on Instagram 

Hey Friend, Lean in and listen as Eboni shares what God taught her in 2020!"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil 4:6 Blessings,Jacqueline Connect with me InstagramConnect with Eboni on Instagram 

Hey Friend, Lean in and listen as Jenn shares the God moment she experienced in 2020!“If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 Blessings,Jacqueline Connect with me on InstagramConnect with Jenn on Instagram Visit Jenn’s Website

Hey Friend, Enjoy as Deitra shares the God moments she experienced in 2020! Psalm 9:1-2 "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High." Blessings,Jacqueline Connect with Deitra on Instagram Visit Deitra's Website Deitrabarkerlmft.com

Hey Friend! Have you exhaled from 2020 yet?Wherever you are right now I wanted to bring you some testimonies of good things that came out of 2020! Enjoy as Ronica shares how God showed up in her life in 2020! Blessings,Jacqueline Connect with me on InstagramConnect with Ronica on Instagram Listen to Ronica's Podcast Mama Trauma Psalms 1:3 "He is like a tree planted by streams of waterthat yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.In all that he does, he prospers."

Hey Friend! Have you taken the time to reflect on 2020 yet? Wherever you are right now I wanted to bring you this testimony of some good things that have come out of 2020! Enjoy as Tricia shares how God showed up and blessed her life in 2020! Blessings,Jacqueline Connect with Tricia on FacebookVisit Tricia's Website Tricia Prues Joshua 1:9"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Whether you are just starting out, looking to grow your business, or trying to Niche your services you will benefit from listening to Ann shares how she was able to find clients and grow her business in Facebook groups.In this episode you discover:How to find clients from Facebook groupsHow to get testimonies when you're first starting outThe importance of Niching DownSetting Boundaries in your business"Boundaries are your responsibility, you decide what is and isn't allowed in your business"-Ann Losinski Episode details: www.thejacquelinehoward.com/blog 

Hey Friends! Finding clients. It’s the hardest part of launching your virtual assistant business, right? Well, today, I’m giving you my best tips on how to overcome that hurdle and find your perfect client! Listen in as I share my tips...Make the most of your personal networkCreate and optimize your social media Join industry-specific Facebook groups  Take a courseEnjoy!Thought of the day: “The best investment is in the tool’s of one’s own trade.” Benjamin Franklin Connect with Jacqueline on FacebookConnect with Jacqueline on Instagram Are you loving this podcast?If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

Is your child learning virtually this school year? Are you preparing to send your child back to school after learning virtually? Listen in today as Donna B. Askew shares about her book and gives tips on how to successfully tackle this school year. Listen in as Donna and I discuss Having confidence as a parent and giving your child confidenceCoping strategies for your familyIdentifying stress signs in your childEnjoy!Thought of the day: It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick DouglassFind the book: When The School Bell Rings Again on Donna’s website.Connect with Donna on: Facebook and InstagramConnect with Jacqueline on FacebookConnect with Jacqueline on InstagramAre you loving this podcast?If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

Is it really possible to be present with your kids and have a thriving business? I will tackle this topic and how it can be accomplished with a little savvy time management. How we manage our time can make or break the day. It’s vital to find or create small hacks that work with your lifestyle and help you take control of your day. Listen in as I share...Discipline and lead yourselfPlan out your ideal day Prepare your childrenRinse and Repeat Enjoy!Thought of the day: “A plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done.” -Peter Turia Connect with Jacqueline on FacebookConnect with Jacqueline on Instagram Are you loving this podcast?If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

Do you dream of starting your own virtual assistant business? Do you get stuck in the details of where to start? Learn how you can map out the steps and start your business in just 30 days!    Listen in as I share...Week 1: Set your foundationsWeek 2: Decide your service or industryWeek 3: Start applying and find clientsWeek 4: Begin onboarding process Enjoy!  Thought of the day: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis Join the Assistant Accelerator Course Connect with Jacqueline on FacebookConnect with Jacqueline on Instagram  Are you loving this podcast?If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

Are you able to start a business and be present with your children? Listen in as I share...What it takes to start and grow onlineHow much time it takes to start a freelance businessWhat it takes to learn onlineEnjoy!Jacqueline Thought of the day: "There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency." John C. Maxwell Connect with Jacqueline on FacebookConnect with Jacqueline on Instagram Are you loving this podcast?If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it. 

Hey Friends! Are you struggling to get things done, homeschool, and have some margin for enjoying your life? If you can relate Listen in. Today Tonya Shares with us some ways we can create time for friendships, homeschool, business, and family fun! Everything mentioned in the episode can be found:Cultivating Stress-Free Homeschool  "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 

Today we're talking with the Brilliant women behind My Busy Bees and Me. Erica is an army wife and a homeschooling mother of children at various grade levels. She is a former High School teacher and a public health educator. You will hear her passion education and how she caters her teaching style to the learning style of each one of her children. You will get encouragement for the heart work of homeschooling. Episode highlights:Recommended books for Early readers, Middle Schoolers, and HighschoolersWhy Diverse Education and Literature is incredible ValuableHow to make learning engaging, interesting, and memorableWhat every mother should read for strength and encouragement Links: Diverse Reading ListHomeschool Consultation Let's Be Friends!Connect with Erica on Instagram or Youtube!Connect with Me on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode?Leave a review and help others find it! "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."-Deuteronomy 6  

Hey Friend!! In today's bonus episode, I'm answering the most frequently asked question these days, " How do you plan out your day while homeschooling and working from home? This is a work in progress. I believe in trying and adjusting as the seasons of life change. In this bonus episode, I share what I am currently doing and loving it!  I hope this is helpful and gets your wheels turning on how you can optimize your day. Enjoy!JacquelineLiked the episode please leave a review.Share something you enjoyed or plan to try in Stories and tag me @thejacquelinehoward

The very skills that make you a great mom also make you a great entrepreneur. Motherhood is a natural training ground for entrepreneurship. Would you like to make real money from home? You can begin making money online as a virtual assistant. Homeschool Moms and Stay ay home moms are finding success, confidence, friendships, and making money by starting a virtual assistant business. In today's episode, I share 3 reasons why you are a natural fit to be both an entrepreneur and a mom. Connect with me: Instagram @thejacquelinehowardFacebook Community Optimize to ScaleGet on the Assistant Accelerator Waitlist"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come." Proverbs #Mompreneur #entrepreneur #businessmoms #virtualassistant  

Homeschooling high school children come with a different weight of responsibility. You have to High School credits, High School Diploma, Online Homeschooling Options, Free Homeschooling options, and Homeschool Laws to follow. But before all the curriculum, transcripts, electives you get to cultivate a relationship with your Teen. Today we cover all the things and leave with so much hope, wisdom, and encouragement. In this Homeschooling episode we discuss:Education vs. Home EducationVegan LifestyleGraceThe Real Job of the ParentGet Episode Resources HEREConnect with Jacqueline on Instagram @thejacquelinehowardConnect our Guest Belinda on Instagram @bullardbelinda Thought of the day: You don't have to Wish and Hope that things will work out. You can rest and know they will.  Rest and place it all in the hands of God who knows all, sees all, loved your children even before you knew them. He has you and your children in his wise and all-powerful hands.

Nathalie from To teach her own's primary purpose is to give you a window into her life as she learns alongside her children She is a woman of faith who is passionate about edifying parents through transparency, insight, and example.  In Today's Episode We Discuss:Creative ScreentimeParenting as an IntrovertWell Trained MindTime BlockingShow Notes HERE.Connect with Jacqueline: @thejacquelinehowardConnect with Nathalie: @toteachherown

Giving your children access to the digital world connects them to all it has to offer good, bad, and ugly. As parents, we have a sense of what our child can and can't handle. However, we are not always aware of the intent of those targeting our children online. Today we want to share a few tools to protect your children on the internet. In Today's episode we discuss:Building Trust and BoundariesDumb PhonesParental SafetyOnline Safety for KidsShow notes and resources HERE.Connect with Jacqueline: @thejacquelinehowardConnect with Dolly: @bethatmommovementpodcast "Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness"-Jim Elliot

Are you still trying to find the Top Homeschooling Curriculum?Have you googled to exhaustion the perfect Home-school Schedule?I want you to know you are not alone. Many others are feeling the pressure with you. I want you to know it doesn't have to feel this way. In Today's Episode we discuss:The Blessing of being with your childrenHow to researchHow to decide on the best Curriculum for your childThe Homeschool Mindset Get Episode details HEREConnect with Jacqueline Instagram: @thejacquelinehowardConnect with Pamela on Instagram: @blackhomeeducators Thought of the day: "When things change inside you, Things change around you"   

Have you been wondering how to fill your homeschool day in the preschool years? Do you want to know how to get started homeschooling? Today I have Eliza Olson a Classical Conversation Homeschool Co-op Director, sharing her tips, and resources for early readers, working from home, and choose joy.  In this episode we discuss:When to Push and When to PausePower of CommunityEarly Reading TipsThe emotions of HomeschoolingStress Relief IdeasFind episode details and resources HERE.Join the Free Community on Facebook.Connect on Instagram. @thejacquelinehowardConnect with Eliza @ElizatOlson

Are your kids going to be in a traditional school? or Virtual School? Home school, Unschool school, halftime, full-time with the mask, without a mask?No matter the decision you make, it can be simple. You can enjoy the process! Resources from today's episode HERE.Let's connect:Community: Support SisterhoodInstagram: @thejacquelinehoward

Today we discuss ways that gossip can destroy you. To be a Successful Rockstar Assistant you need traits like organization, conviction, and resilience. However, you will never need to be good at gossip.  In Today's episode:ProductivityReputationCompany CultureCommunity Let's Connect:Free Facebook Community: Optimize to ScaleInstagram:@thejacquelinehoward

There's a long to-do list when it comes to starting a business. Today I will discuss 3 things every new virtual assistant business needs to do in order to succeed.Time Management. Facebook Community. Virtual Assistant Business. In today's Episode:CommunityBeing a Business OwnerLeading and Managing Yourself Let's Connect:Free Community: Optimize to Scale SisterhoodFollow on Instagram: @thejacquelinehoward Thanks for leaving a review! 

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Did you know your policies can hurt your customer service and experience? I'll share a few things to consider to ensure your customers feel served and not punished.In Today's episode:Internal Focused vs. Customer FocusedLong wait timesNo refundsIgnoring FeedbackOver Marketing  Let's Connect:Free Facebook Community: Optimize to ScaleInstagram:@thejacquelinehoward

 In Today's episode:We discuss Customer experience, Customer service, and customer success. What's the difference and how can we implement and elevate the customer experience with our service. Customer Service Customer ExperienceCustomer SuccessLet's Connect:Free Facebook Community: Optimize to Scale Instagram: @TheJacquelineHoward

Defining 3 Terms you will hear often on this show. Automation, Optimize, and Virtual Assistant. Let's continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.   Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/optimizetoscale Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejacquelinehoward   

Have you tried making money from home, cut spending, clipped coupons, stopped eating out, cooked from scratch, and lived like no one else to make ends meet? In this episode, I share how I increased my family's income working from home as a Virtual Assistant.-Jacqueline  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/optimizetoscaleInstagram: www.instagram.com/thejacquelinehoward