Stay At Home Profit Podcast

Getting LOUD and OUTSPOKEN with Caitlyn on today's topic Gaslighting the Millennial Generation. I also give an update on my 100-day podcasting and bucket list adventure! Wanna know what quote I'm pulling to put as a tattoo on my body? Make sure to follow me at @itsaprilwilhelm on Instagram and @SheIsMillennial on TikTok!Get to know our guest:website www.caitlinlizfisher.com podcast is Run Like Hell Toward Happybook: bit.ly/GaslightingMillennialsIG/FB: @CaitlinLizFisher   TW/TikTok: @CaitLizFisherMailing list: bit.ly/CaitNotes Caitlin Liz Fisher is an author and creativity coach who turned their gifted kid burnout into a way to help neurodivergent, disabled, and queer creatives get their passions back on the priority list. Every challenge they've overcome — abuse, parental estrangement, toxic jobs, and even crappy breakups — has helped them learn to say yes to their deep-down dreams and no to the status quo. They are now living their absolute weirdest, abnormal life and advocating for others to do the same by subverting capitalism and embracing a world where we can finally stop hustling.

Have you ever started something and just forgot it even existed.... or ever found yourself at the beginning of the year planning to do all the new things, and then October comes around, and you have done nothing that you set out to. That's what this episode is all about! But with a semi-plan in place, I'm going to challenge myself to attempt to accomplish everything that was initially on my list in January of 2022!I invite you to join me on this journey as I set out to ride a horse, fly a plane, paintball, and even possibly attempt stand-up comedy!What do we have to lose.... except well, my dignity and respect some of you guys have for me!

I dive into where I've been and why did I changed the podcast name from stay at home profit.  I also explain why I named it She Is Millennial and what does it mean!

In this episode, I talk with Claudia Bazaar about leadership and goal setting.Claudia is a military spouse and she is an executive director and a mom.She used to be a Government Travel Agent for years until she got introduced to direct sales.Now she’s in her position now for 10 years! Together we talk about the importance of seeking the right job until you figure out what works for you, big why’s, and goal setting. [1:03] Meet Claudia Bazaar[1:55] Claudia talks about her backstory and how she got to where she is today[04:46] Claudia dives into her 10 year journey with her company[8:26] Claudia shares the secret to her success[10:59] April asks tips on how Claudia sets her goals[17:30] April and Claudia talks about the ups and downs to success[20:30] April asks about tips to staying committed[22:30] How to get in touch with Claudia. (Links below!!) Connect With Claudia Bazaar!Claudia’s Website: https://linktr.ee/claudiascucinaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudyade/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiascucina/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiascucina

In today’s episode, we’ve invited Hailey Noa. Hailey focuses on helping millennial women uncover their Soul Purpose and change careers so that they can finally do the work they are meant to do in this lifetime. We go into her amazing and brave decision leaving her career in Law and redefining herself with purpose. In less than 2 years time, she has helped 100+ women on their journey of uncovering their Soul Purpose and creating their destiny life. Together in this episode, we can uncover your Soul Purpose too! We go over what is a soul purpose, how do you define it?How to overcome blocks that stop you from finding your Soul PurposeFear and how to relinquish itWe hope you enjoy the episode!Don't forget to grab your free call from Hailey Noa: https://haileynoa.com/stayathomeprofitConnect With Hailey Noa!Personal Websitewww.haileynoa.comInstagramhttps://instagram.com/haileynoa_Facebookhttps://facebook.com/haileynoa

Lead Yourself - Mindset with Megan MaundrellIn today’s episode, we’ve invited Megan Maundrell. She’s a photographer that has dove extremely deep into that Mindset thing that everyone is always talking about. And it could not have been a better choice for her. I’m sure if you’ve gotten into the online/digital business world you’ve heard people say mindset this, mindset that. And if you’re anything like I was, you’re probably thinking “Okay yeah great, but when do we get to the tactics, when do we start talking about how to actually do this whole online biz thing”. Well, I’m here to tell you that mindset is one of THE most important things. It sets the playing field for everything you do day to day. So that’s why Megan is here to talk to us about the importance of mindset and how it can change your entire perspective of your business.What you will learn: [1:00] Meet Megan Maundrell [1:59] Megan talks about her backstory and how she got to where she is today [6:00] Megan talks about how to “lead yourself”. One of the techniques she talks about to really make the most of your business and even your personal life. “Think of yourself as a toddler, and lead yourself” [7:30] April mentions that she can have a perfect schedule set up and still lose motivation to complete each task, and asks Megan how she can combat this and stay motivated. You need to build trust in yourself! [9:18] April asks Megan when she realized she had to start focusing on her mindset in her photography business. When she had to make the “switch” to start focusing and perfecting her mindset towards her business. Megan talks about how to “lean into the tension” and not mute it or shut it out with distractions. [10:47] April asks Megan for tips on how to follow through on tasks and goals you set for yourself. [12:20] Megan and April talk about the “snowball effect” or “compound effect”, an incredible technique for building and maintaining momentum through your day to day tasks. [13:50] Megan recommends the book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. A book that explains how small incremental tasks build up into something huge and amazing over time. [14:40] Megan is asked how applying these techniques has changed her work and personal life. [15:40] 2 tips to prevent yourself from falling into unhealthy patterns in your day to day life. [19:36] April asks Megan why she thinks mindset is important in any industry. [21:07] How to get in touch with Megan. (Links below!!) Connect With Megan Maundrell!Megan’s Website: https://meganmaundrellphotography.ca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeganMaundrellPhotographyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmaundrell_photography/

Why Mompreneurs Fail and Why You Need To Be Unapologetically Profit Producing with Guest Brittany MayIn today’s episode, I talk with Brittany May about what she does to help mompreneurs from all around the globe. Brittany is a military spouse entrepreneur and mother of 2. She’s built brick and mortar businesses, online businesses, and everything in between, including a 7-figure business! I think it’s safe to say she knows what she’s doing. Now she’s focused on helping mom entrepreneurs build their businesses smartly so they can still have time to spend with their family. She talks about the importance of identifying what is ACTUALLY profit-producing in your business and to cut the rest. Ever heard of the 80/20 rule, it is VITAL in business and she’ll go over it today. Kick back relax and enjoy this incredible episode with the incredible Brittany May. It's time to unapologetically profit-producing.What you will learn: [0:30] Meet Brittany May [2:22] How Brittany got started, and how her journey has unfolded and pivoted up until now. She is not a business coach and strategist. She helps gut companies and streamlines them to allow them to operate more efficiently [6:05] Why Brittany focuses her time on Mom entrepreneurs or Mompreneurs. [8:30] Brittany talks about the key most important parts that help mom entrepreneurs and any entrepreneur set up a “smart” business. And how to be unapologetically profit focused. STOP DOING #ALLTHETHINGS! [11:10] What are some actionable tips that people can use today to start working smarter and not harder. [16:20] How to get in contact with Brittany May: Join her Simply Scale program, check it out in the resources below. [18:15] Brittany shares one last tip to help you stay unapologetically profit focused! Connect With Brittany May:https://www.simplyhappylife.com/Simply Scale ProgramIG: @SimplyHappyBrittanyFB: SimplyHappyBrittany

In this episode, we talk about passive income and how you can utilize this method to scale your business without trading a massive amount time, adding on more clients, and raising your prices.What you will learn:[1:16] What is passive income?[2:22] How to scale your income without adding more clients to your portfolio.[3:01] Method 1 - Get into the Education space and have “VIP days”[3:45] Method 2 - Create digital downloadable assets and products.[5:50] Different types of digital products: DIY, DWY, and DFY[7:31] Using passive income methods like digital products to build authority in your niche.[9:10] Keep your digital products different from your lead magnets.LETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsRVAC Training!

How to kick Burnout’s Ass (Also what the heck is burnout?)In today’s episode I’m gunna get a little deep about something that has been affecting me lately. Burnout. It creeps in and sneaks up on you like nothing you’ve ever seen. But I’m gunna teach you how to deal with it!What you will learn:[0:40] Why I haven’t been uploading podcasts![1:23] What we are going to talk about today on the podcast.[2:02] What the heck is burnout?[2:25] “We are at a greater risk of burnout today, than we were 10 years ago” - Ron Friedman[2:55] How to overcome burnout.[6:53] How to stay motivated.[8:04] My top principles to remember![9:33] My final thoughts and recap.Resources and LinksRon Friedmanhttps://ignite80.comThe Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary WorkplaceLETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsRVAC Training!

Check out the show notes for this excellent podcast episode with Jarod Spiewak.1:28 April introduces Jarod Spiewak, the CEO and lead strategist of Blue Dog Media, a boutique marketing agencyhttps://teambluedog.com/2:00 Jarod talks about how he got started in online marketing: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and his first VA jobs5:40 April asks Jarod about what he did to take the next step in his career (Upwork and web development)8:50 Jarod gives his expert opinion on how SEO works, the role of SEO in online marketing, and how to best use it(Google, WC3 validation, link-building)13:20: Jarod explains what you should work on if you are builidng a website and just getting into SEO (risk management, title tags, meta descriptions, header 1s)16:00 Jarod reveals his trick to buying websites and optimising them with SEO18:00 April asks Jarod about whether certain website platforms are going to rank better for SEO than others(WordPress, SquareSpace, Wix)https://jarodspiewak.com/Jarod's Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFr-kqTAZdjofyUj21Uppg

In today’s episode, you meet Crista Grasso,"Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact right now to grow and scale your business. She specializes in helping businesses identify the most important things they should focus on right now that will drive maximum value for their customers and maximum profits for their business.We dive into how to achieve balance when you grow and scale your business. Get ready to learn what it's like to achieve success without networking 24/7.What you will learn:[1:42] Crista talks about her professional backstory and who she is.[4:06] Crista explains what it's like to take the same processes of big corporations and use it in a small or freelancer business (LEAN OUT)[6:18] Crista goes into the 80:20 Rule[7:14] Crista goes into how to audit your small business by using her LEAN OUT Method[14:00] Signs you should be aware of[23:00] Crista explains how to 10X your resultsCheck out Crista and her LEAN OUT Methodleanoutmethod.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theleanoutmethod/https://www.facebook.com/theleanoutmethod/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristagrasso/

Presenting this episode’s show notes with guest Veronica Sagastu. 2:00 April asks Veronica Sagastu what led her to leave her 9-5 corner office for her home office.(Veronica was a chief operating officer at a financial service company in the silicon valley)5:00 Veronica describes her breakdown that led to her breakthrough. (Not always about the money or the healthcare. It’s about thinking bigger and in the longer term)10:00 April inquires Veronica regarding what was going through her mind when she decided to leave her corporate career. (Perfectionism is procrastination)14:00 April talks about how healthcare benefits factors into these kinds of decisions.18:40 Veronica lists the pros of leaving her corporate job to start her own business. (You’re in charge)23:30 What did Veronica take from her 9-5 and transfer that over into entrepreneurship? (Starts with taking inventory of your skills, your experience, contacts, and your knowledge)28:50 Veronica shares Nurture Your Network, a resource that includes 6 email templates to use in your business for relationship building. https://www.veronicasagastume.com/top1034:00 Veronica explains how she created goodwill with her audience by offering guidance to those new to working from home and how that goodwill paid off.35:20 April asks Veronica what would be her biggest tips for those in the corporate field who are dying to leave that 9-5 (making the decision and handling the transition)40:00 Veronica expresses the importance of mindset and how to combat setbacks (Use your resources: YouTube, podcasts, books).Check-out the links below for Veronica’s website and social mediahttps://www.veronicasagastume.com/https://www.instagram.com/veronicalsagastume/https://www.facebook.com/SuccessfulConsultants/https://www.pinterest.com/veronicalizsett/

In today’s episode, you meet Shannyn Lee, We dive into what it takes to work remotely and from home. Get ready to learn what remote work looks like, what it takes from multiple perspectives, and what it can look like from a team or supporting role.What you will learn:[1:48] Shannyn talks about her professional backstory and who she is.[6:39] The lightbulb moment that made Shannyn fully commit leaving her corporate side of work.[12:15] Specifics on how to work from home[13:05] the 15 min routine that will boost your time and team[16:13] EOS SYSTEM[18:14] What it takes to work from home? How Shannyn used her past 9-5 experience to give her a confident start[25.00] What soft skills and mindset you need [27:00] What it takes for a virtual team and Virtual Assistant [37:00] Shannyn breaks down roles and hierarchy of her team and what you can expect when working remotely as a supporting role in a companyCheck out Shannyn and Win Without Pitchinghttps://www.youtube.com/c/winwithoutpitchinghttps://www.youtube.com/c/winwithoutpitching

In today’s episode, you meet Stacy Currie: Military Spouse, mother, teacher of teachers, and of course entrepreneur. Listen to her incredible journey.What you will learn:[1:09] Stacy talks about her backstory and who she is.[3:43] It all started with red wine vinaigrette. Stacy talks about how her entrepreneurial journey started and how her husband’s love for salad created a “World Famous Dressing”[9:39] April asks if Stacy ever had doubts or questioned their decision to build a business around salad dressing. [10:00] Stacy talks about how John was able to find a mentor that had experience in this business.[11:13] Did the Military community support their decision to begin a business?[13:35] Between Stacy, her husband, and daughter, who was the driving force to bring Semper Savage business to life.[15:41] Stacy talks about everything that went into getting their dressing made and bottled.[17:47] Now that they have started the business and gotten to where they are, April asks Stacy if she’s ever wanted to quit or just felt too overwhelmed.[19:59] As a wife of a deployed husband, mother, and a full time educator, how does Stacy handle a business along with everything else. And how you can do it too.[23:35] Where can you find Stacy Currie and Semper Savage?https://sempersavage.com/Tell them April Wilhelm sent you and use the coupon code "StayatHomeProfit" for a discount!https://www.facebook.com/sempersavage/https://www.instagram.com/sempersavage/https://www.linkedin.com/company/semper-savagehttps://twitter.com/sempersavagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpBIQsKB1A-PCDy63KyTaQ

Hey listeners! Here are the show notes for today's awesome podcast!0:50 April reveals the biggest issue with entrepreneurship and remote careers.1:00 April is excited to announce that she will be a break-out speaker at Podfest Global Summit 2020 and she will be covering how you can save yourself 10 hours a month through content re-purposing. 1:50 Aprils reveals her top 10 tips and tricks for content re-purposing (audio mash-ups, quote cards, blog posts, demo reels, and more!)Link to Podfest Global Summit 2020 WebsiteLink to free ticket to Podfest Global Summit 2020 Pre-event week runs from Aug 3rd to the 8thMain event runs from August 10th through the 15thAdditional Content Re-purposing ResourcesApril Wilhelm’s Remote Virtual Assistant CertificateTranscribe audio to text: rev.comPodcast editing app: https://www.headliner.app/

Here are this episode's Show Notes with guest Kiri Mohan.0:56 April talks about an amazing partnership with Kiri that has actually already been announced. Find out more on April's LIVE Training this week!2:00 Kiri tells her story of her first jobs, college, and careers out of college.4:30 Kiri’s major career change to a full-time Virtual Assistant.7:30 April asks Kiri what are the key steps towards signing-on clients.12:00 Kiri talks about how she got her first clients.14:00 Kiri explains how and why she moved from hourly-based cased work to contracts-based work.15:30 Kiri reveals about her previous rates and her current revenue.18:30 Kiri answers the question about whether you should negotiate rates with potential clients.21:00 Go with your gut! Check out April’s Youtube video “Top 7 Clients That You Should Fire Today (and How to Deal with These Clients!)”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_WKAqQivk25:30 Kiri gives out tips for new VA’s (it starts with testimonials)29:30 The benefits of being part of a VA community, such as the Association of Virtual Assistantshttps://associationofvas.com/Kiri’s Instagram: @VirtuallyKiriKiri’s Twitter: @DependableVAKiri Mohan’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirivirtualassistantDependable VA website: https://www.dependableva.com/Dependable VA Shop: https://www.dependableva.com/shop/

Here are the show notes for this amazing podcast episode:1:40 Arjun Rai introduces his company, Hellowoofy, a marketing platform driven entirely by AI.Website: https://mmini.me/hellowoofyInstagram Account: @hellowoofy2:30 Arjun talks about the amazing inventions he made for his home, even including a couple for his cats!4:15 Arjun describes the problems of the small-business owners today, working without the data that is available to the larger marketing companies of the world.5:30 The power of emojis in marketing 8:30 Arjun explains some of the different services and benefits HelloWoofy offers versus his competitors9:50 How HelloWoofy helps you enter international markets (automatic translation)10:20 April puts into perspective how useful HelloWoofy can be for a social media manager ( free up 10 hours of your month)16:00 Arjun explains how he got started with HelloWoofy18:45 HelloWoofy’s integration with Hootsuite19:50 Content Masters by HelloWoofy, a Facebook group that is a community for online entrepreneurs. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1644716838875572/21:15 Upcoming feature of scheduling with Alexa and how to serve your audience at home (now more important than ever)Arjun Rai’s email for anyone with any questions: arjun@hellowoofy.comHelloWoofy Google Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hellowoofycom-chrome-exte/ngkckoececbjandmkgdcedfkgdbaomfl?hl=en-US

Check out my onboarding templates and processes: CLICK HERE!In today’s episode, you will learn about 7 different types of clients that you should definitely avoid. Most people think “Oh I’ll just take every client, I can handle it”. Well, I have to say from my experience, that's not always the case. Some clients make your life so much worse, and no amount of money can make up for it. Today I’ll go over the top 7 types of clients that I’ve dealt with over the years. And also how to deal with these client types.Listen in to discover what different types of clients are out there and who you should steer clear of. And how to deal with them if you’re already stuck with them!What you will learn:[1:16] Client Type Number 1: Ms. Perfect - She knows everything, she’s a jack of all trades and most importantly...will NOT let you do your job![2:26] How To Deal With Ms. Perfect - Let her join the team, and understand why she has a layer of mistrust.[4:00] Client Type Number 2: Mr. Entitled - He thinks he’s entitled to ALL of your time, regardless of if he’s paying it or not.[5:03] How To Deal With Mr. Entitled - You have to use crystal clear communication![5:42] Client Type Number 3: Mr. Unrealistic - You all know this one, he’s the one that expects you to grow his Instagram to over 10k overnight, all for the lowest price possible.[6:12] How To Deal With Mr. Unrealistic - You have to have a CLEAR scope of work in your contract. You will get taken advantage of the second your contract becomes vague and open-ended.[6:55] Client Type Number 4: Ms. Invisible - This one will become a ghost the second you need something from them. They will be unavailable for weeks and then come back to you asking why the project is taking so long.[7:30] How To Deal With Ms. Invisible - You need to establish a STRONG communication plan. Make sure you go over WHERE and WHEN you'll communicate.[8:44] Client Type Number 5: Mr. No - He will consistently tell you that your idea won’t work for his business. No matter what you try to do, you will only get one response back: no.[9:13] How To Deal With Mr. No - Instead of proposing one of your ideas, simply lead him to come to the conclusion himself.[10:15] Client Type Number 6: Mr. Indecisive - This one is pretty self-explanatory, he will always be unsure. Or worse, he will approve a project and then come back saying he doesn’t like the idea anymore.[11:05] How To Deal With Mr. Indecisive - Give him the minimum information that is required to make a decision. This might seem straight-forward but the more information and data that is given to him will result in him shutting down or closing up.[11:44] Client Type Number 7: Ms. Blemish - This one you’ll get bad vibes with BUT she will convince you that this time will be different. But unless you wanna go through the same pain of firing this client over and over again, you should probably take a pass on this client![12:38] How To Deal With Ms. Blemish - The contract is the most important thing when it comes to this client. You need airtight clauses for the scope of work and deliverability. You don’t want anything falling through the cracks with this one![13:15] How to avoid clients that you need to fire altogether!LETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsCheck out my LIVE Training happening this week!Linksaprilwilhelm.c

3 Amazing Military Associated Companies For You To Check Out! In today’s episode, I go over something a little different: I highlight 3 amazing Military run or associated companies that are helping make the Military community that much better. Each of these companies has something different to bring to the table and all of them are doing amazing work in our community! Listen in to discover how to write a killer resume, or if that's not your poison, maybe where to join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, or even where to sell your services! Timestamps:[1:02] The first amazing company that is military spouse friendly: Virtforce - A company focused on reducing the unemployment rate of Military Spouses and Veterans by connecting them with employers that recognize their skills and talents.[3:03] Number 2 is AMSE: Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, they are a non-profit devoted to helping Military Spouses on their journey of entrepreneurship.[4:45] Last but definitely not least we have Spouse-ly. This is your One-Stop-Shop to Support Military/Veteran Spouse & Service Member-Owned Businesses.Where to find all these incredible companies!Virtforce: https://virtforce.us/AMSE: https://www.amse.co/Spouse-ly: https://spouse-ly.com/

My Thoughts on the Current Events and Where I Stand.In today’s episode, I’ll go over something a little different. Instead of interviewing a high paid VA or teaching a way to make money at home, I’ll get a little personal with you. Right now in May 2020 things have changed a lot. More so than anyone could have predicted. And I am not saying that this is a bad thing. Actually to the contrary, I know this is needed now more than ever. So here it is, my thoughts on George Floyd’s death, Racism in America, and what we can do to stand together.I will also go over some resources that I know you will find helpful during this time.Enjoy.All the best,April Wilhelm Skip to 2:39 for my list of resources.Resources:Netflix:13thDear White PeopleSee You YesterdayPodcasts:1619 by New York TimesThe Diversity GapCode Switch by NPRBooks:How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngeloFacebook Groups:Beyond Guilt, Beyond Shame: White People Processing RacismEveryday Action with Dr. Tee

5K VA Series Pt. 3:From Russian Language Instructor for the Military to Virtual Assistant Agency Owner with Oxana RomanyukIn today’s episode you meet the lovely Oxana Romanyuk for a 5k VA Series Interview! The 5K VA (Virtual Assistant) Series is all about VA’s in the industry that are making minimum 5k per month consistently. Throughout this series you will see the real potential of becoming a Virtual Assistant and what kind of income is possibleOxana Romanyuk is the founder of Remote Rockstars, this company provides Virtual Assistants and OBM’s to entrepreneurs that need the extra help! She went from being a language instructor for the U.S. Navy and Army in Washington DC to starting a Virtual Assistant and OBM agency that is now contracted by some huge influencers, coaches and other women that are impacting millions of peopleToday we will discuss Oxana’s journey from corporate America to where she is today: running a team that is making $5,000 per month! She will discuss the most important things she’s learned on her journey, and how she moved past charging $16/hour and tons of other great advice.Listen in to discover all of her tips and tricks that she’s picked up that you can apply to your business today!What you will learn:[1:07] Oxana gives us a little background on herself[1:49] She then gives us a peek into her journey from the very beginner to where she is now as an agency owner.[5:28] Oxana and her team has gotten to work some huge names in the industry such as Selena Soo, Stephanie Bellinger, and Taylor Lou Dixon.[7:08] She spills all the details! Oxana goes over her income from when she started to what she is making now![9:53] Oxana talks about how her team is set up and what skills they have.[13:15] Why did Oxana decide to build an agency and why it has helped her impact millions in her own way?[15:56] If she woke up tomorrow and had to start all over again, what is the advice she’d give herself?[21:08] Oxana lets us in on the BIGGEST THING that she’s learned in her business.[24:22] She talks about the best ways to find jobs as a Virtual Assistant or Remote Worker.[27:01] April’s 1 year old daughter steals the stage with her wonderful screeches that she has been practicing.Connect With Oxana and Remote Rockstars!Oxana’s Website: https://remoterockstars.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remoterockstars/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remoterockstars/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oxanaromanyuk/Oxana’s Top 10 Way to Market Your VA Services: https://mailchi.mp/1b9d083cc9d0/10waystomarketyourservices

Top Myths About Virtual Assistants That Are NOT True in 2020In today’s episode of Stay at Home Profit Podcast, I go over the top myths that I hear all the time about Virtual Assisting. People say some crazy things sometimes, ESPECIALLY about Virtual Assisting. I mean I guess it makes sense, it’s not exactly a mainstream job...yet! (but it’s getting there ;) But my friends, family, and even my followers and subscribers always say the same things about being a VA. And so it’s time to debunk those myths!Listen in to discover all the myths about being a Virtual Assistant and what the truth behind them is!What you will learn:[1:24] Myth Number 1: Anyone with a computer and internet connection can be a successful Virtual Assistant. *Spoiler* Anyone can, but there’s a little more to it than that![2:16] April goes into the importance of building a reputation and provides a hot tip for doing it efficiently.[3:46] Myth Number 2: VA’s are just personal assistants, but online.[5:07] April goes through all the different kinds of VA’s there is, and this list doesn’t even include them all![5:52] Myth Number 3: VA’s are all just work at home moms![7:22] There are no limits to your Virtual Assisting career![8:43] My challenge for you! Dive deep and discover being a Virtual Assistant is really about. Send me a message on Facebook or IG, and let’s talk about it!Relevant Links:LETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA SecretsLinksaprilwilhelm.com stayathomeprofit.com/Academy

5k VA Series Part 2 - 8k/Months as a Stay at Home Mom with guest Melissa GamarraIn today’s episode of Stay at Home Profit Podcast, I bring back a fan favorite Melissa Gamarra for my 5K VA Series! The 5K VA (Virtual Assistant) Series is all about VA’s in the industry that are making a minimum of 5k per month consistently. Throughout this series you will see the real potential of becoming a Virtual Assistant and what kind of income is possible.Melissa Gamarra is a certified OBM that focuses on B2B. Those are a lot of fancy words to just say that she is an online business manager for businesses around the country. Her focus is systemizes business workflows and developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) as well as providing direction and advice when it comes to scaling to six figures and beyond. You can learn more about that in our past episodes with her here and here. Or visit Melissa directly at any of the links below!Today we will discuss Melissa’s journey from jobless to where she is today: nearly making 5 figures PER MONTH as a VA/OBM. She will discuss the most important things she’s learned on her journey, and provide advice to anyone that is just starting out or anyone looking to increase their income to over 5k per month!Listen in to discover all of her tips and tricks that she’s picked up that you can apply to your business today!What you will learn:[1:22] Melissa gives us the details on how much she makes per month![2:32] She then gives us a little glimpse at her journey starting back in August 2018.[4:44] Melissa says that one of the most paramount things in her journey was having a mentor teach her how to run an online business[13:03] Melissa’s first 2 tips that were pivotal to her success as a Virtual Assistant.[19:26] The secrets behind pricing yourself. Melissa talks about the hard part of pricing yourself and how to get paid what you deserve![20:24] The thought behind charging more for a service or course.[30:39] How to break past the $25/hr humpRelevant Links:Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissagamarramanagement.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissagamarramanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagamarramanagement/

How to Pack Value in Your Interview Process as Virtual AssistantIn this episode of the Stay at Home Profit Podcast, I speak with Kimber Shaye as she shares about her remote virtual community called Virtforce. This is a site that helps military spouses get virtual remote work and become more than just an extension of their spouses. Listen in to learn how you can pack value in your virtual job application process and how you can join the Virtforce community. What you will learn:[1:26] How Virtforce teaches you about the job market, how to market yourself, and find remote work. [6:16] The importance of packing value and quality in your cover letter, resume, and following up after interviews to win a job in the very competitive virtual work world. [14:48] The free resume Bootcamp, a complimentary workbook, and subscription membership group that Virtforce is offering and how you can join to gain more knowledge about virtual remote work. [18:00] Information on how to register for the Bootcamp.Relevant Links:Resume Bootcamp http://bit.ly/vf-bootcampVirtForce Podcast http://bit.ly/vf-spotify1 or http://bit.ly/vf-apple1VirtForce Email List http://virtforce.pages.ontraport.net/VirtForce Job Board https://jobs.virtforce.us/VF Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook: @Virtforce Kimber Social: @kimber_shaye (IG) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/Website: https://virtforce.us/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VirtForce/

In this episode of the Stay at Home Profit Podcast, I invite Jen James over to discuss the importance of holistic living and working on a budget. She is from Celestial Yoga and an expert in empowering stressed artists, creatives, and heart-centered entrepreneurs to practice self-care, reduce anxiety, and learn to live and work holistically on a budget.She shares useful tips on how you creatively utilize the available resources during the Coronavirus lockdown.What you will learn: [1:33] Jen shares what she does and has done before to gain her experience in holistic living and be able to teach others. [4:21] Why she is focused on bringing her wellness to people doing their business online now.[7:34] The five foundational pieces she teaches that can help you with your work and life. [16:00] Some tips on how you can implement the available resources as you live simply during the COVID-19 lockdown. [25:29] She talks about a beta course she’s building, its affordability, how to get in, and what it will entail.Relevant Links:Website: https://www.celestialyoga.org/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ApproachableYogaForEveryBodyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticlivingonabudget/

In this episode of the Stay at Home Profit Podcast, I introduce a new segment called the V.A. series where I interview and help you connect with virtual assistants who are vetted, specialized, and making at least $5k a month.Our first guest is Kathryn Ann Kiefer, a virtual assistant who works for an online personality, Angie Lee. She shares how she got interested in working as a V.A. after nonresponsive job applications she sent to corporations senior year of college. Listen in to learn what it takes to be a successful virtual assistant who is financially stable.What you will learn: [1:59] Kathryn shares how she chose a career in virtual assisting after missing an opportunity to join corporate America.[5:59] How she dealt with anxiety and self-doubt for not landing a job.[9:39] How she worked from being on a probation period to part-time, and now a full-time employee. [12:04] Would a younger Kathryn in college ever expect a career in virtual assisting?[14:56] Kathryn explains the three parts of her responsibilities as a virtual assistant: operational, community, and creative.[17:46] Why she describes what she does as high-level brand communication.[19:27] The benefits of earning $6k working from home. [22:04] The satisfaction of working for one client in a job that pays well. [24:23] What has been the highest paying job she has done over the past year?[25:40] How she learned to be adaptable to any tasks that arise.[27:12] What tips does Kathryn have for virtual assistance newbies?Relevant Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynannkiefer/

Why You Need Standard Operating Systems for Your Business with Melissa GamarraIn this episode of the Stay at Home Profit Podcast, I invite Melissa Gamarra over as we talk about standard operating systems (SOPs) and the importance of having them in your business. She shares some of the technology you can use to make SOPs and even gives some recommendations. Listen in to learn why there are no big or small tasks when it comes to documenting SOPs for your business.What you will learn:[1:01] What are SOPs and why are they important for the business [4:20] Melissa talks about the big tasks she has SOPs for in her business and how she has carefully documented them for consistency.[5:53] Why everything big or small needs an SOP for the growth of your business. [9:34] How to make SOPs online and some recommendations. [13:57] How SOPs save your time.[15:12] Stop thinking small as a solopreneur and set your business up for success.Relevant Links:Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissagamarramanagement.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissagamarramanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagamarramanagement/

Topics Discussed and Key Points:Melissa’s journey from virtual assistant to online business managerThe differences between a virtual assistant and an online business managerVirtual Assistants vs. Executive Virtual AssistantsHow important is it to be a “certified” OBM?Episode Summary:In this episode, April speaks with certified online business manager Melissa Gamarra on the topic of systems and processes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solopreneur, small business owner, or an employee with a vested interest in scaling your company—having systems and processes in place is an absolute must. This is where VAs and OBMs become valuable additions to the company.Melissa shares her experience in remote work, comparing the general virtual assistant to a “corporate front desk office person”, while the online business manager plays a role closer to a COO. This means that an OBM is expected to be a hands-on leader with a close relationship to the business owner.The OBM is essentially a confidant that the owner turns to for operational advice. Melissa adds that, while a VA’s only role is to fulfill tasks in a specific area (ex. bookkeeping, graphic design, etc.), an OBM “sits at the head of the table” to bring clarity, make operations leaner, and help the business scale. In short, a VA is an “employee” while an OBM is a “partner”.April and Melissa also talk about the “middle ground” role of Executive Virtual Assistants. April refers to herself as an EVA because, while she isn’t a certified OBM, she is qualified to work with clients in ways that go beyond the task-driven setup of a regular virtual assistant.Finally, Melissa encourages aspiring business managers to not get caught up in the certification process. While becoming certified is highly advantageous—you will be listed on the official OBM directory, among other things—it is just as (if not more) important to nurture the skills and experiences you need to perform your job well. It is one thing to be certified; it is another to confidently and transparently tell your clients exactly what to expect from working with you.Meet Melissa:https://www.melissagamarramanagement.com/IG: @melissagamarramanagementConnect with April WilhelmInstagram: @itsaprilwilhelmStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA Secrets (Masterclass)Linksaprilwilhelm.comstayathomeprofit.com/Academy

Topics Discussed and Key Points:Maggie’s personal experience with burnoutBecoming aware of stressors to nip burnout in the budHow to move forward once you recover from burnoutSigns that you may be going through burnoutEpisode Summary:In this episode, April speaks with business and marketing strategist Maggie Giele. Maggie relates her experience with burnout, which overcame her 18 months after she started her business. This was a wake-up call that took Maggie almost five months to recover from (following burnout, she would feel severe dizziness after walking for only ten minutes). Maggie attributes her burnout to impatience—frustration from a lack of results after investing almost two years of time, money, and energy into her new business.Maggie shares her past insecurities and struggles as she navigated the corporate world, seemingly unable to find a job where she would fit in. It was those early challenges that motivated her to become her own boss. However, her insecurities found their way into this new decision in the form of a desire for perfection: Maggie would attend every webinar and download every free report she could get her hands on, and hold off on releasing content for long periods of time. In fact, at one point, she had 55 unpublished blog posts that she just could not bring herself to put out there.After Maggie experienced burnout, she made it a point to reevaluate how she could change her attitude towards building her business moving forward. She realized that she needed to shift her focus away from quantity (i.e. number of leads) and towards quality (i.e. those few clients that are worth investing time and energy in the most).When asked for indicators that one may be experiencing burnout, Maggie says that she personally experienced forgetfulness, tiredness, anxiety, and generally feeling unhappy throughout the day. However, she hastens to say that symptoms of burnout vary depending on the person and their individual experiences and stressors. Her best advice is to seek help from a medical professional if you believe you are experiencing early signs of burnout.Want to know more about Maggie Giele?Instagram: @maggiegielewww.maggiegiele.com/Connect with April WilhelmInstagram: @itsaprilwilhelmStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA Secrets (Masterclass)Linksaprilwilhelm.comstayathomeprofit.com/Academy

In this episode I go over:How to Make Money by Cleaning Your Own WorkspaceKey Points:Why decluttering is great for WFHM How to create space for your family and yourselfBuilding a central hubEliminate Access and StreamlineDon't forget to check out Motherhood Simplified and Krista Lockwood below:https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodsimplified/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/LETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA SecretsLinksaprilwilhelm.com stayathomeprofit.com/Academy

In this episode I go over:Why in person event can help you with your personal development and help you scale your business.Key Points:What does it mean by getting in the roomWhat to do next once you're in thereWhy events are so important How events can help you scaleDon't forget to check out these groups to get started!Facebook Groups:https://www.facebook.com/groups/instagraminfluencersunite/https://www.facebook.com/groups/instagraminfluencerssquad/https://www.facebook.com/groups/626144781077174/LETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA SecretsLinksaprilwilhelm.com stayathomeprofit.com/Academy

In this episode I go over:Ever wanted to be in the influencer world without actually being one?Being a Virtual Assistant for influencers is an amazing opportunity for you to live the influencer life and not be an influencer.Key Points:Don't forget to check out these groups to get started!Facebook Groups:https://www.facebook.com/groups/instagraminfluencersunite/https://www.facebook.com/groups/instagraminfluencerssquad/https://www.facebook.com/groups/626144781077174/LETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA SecretsLinksaprilwilhelm.com stayathomeprofit.com/Academy

In this episodeI introduce you to Anita Morin from FDS Creatives. We talk all things content creation, repurposing content, and why if you are not on video you are behind.Key Points:*How to repurpose content in 2 hours or less*Tips and Tricks when it comes to creating content*TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more Social Media platforms that are using video and how you should be using it as well Grab Anita's freebie belowhttp://www.fdscreatives.com/25waysLETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA SecretsLinksaprilwilhelm.com stayathomeprofit.com/Academy

In this episode we get to speak with Caitlynn Eldridge, CPA and business owner of Eldridge CPA LLC. We go over bookkeeping and taxes as well as get tips all about starting up and growing a business. She is a military spouse and has such an incredible resource!If you have questions leave a review or reach out to her via @eldridgecpallc on social media. If you want to learn more check out her amazing course and get a discount as well!Code "podcast" for a discounthttps://eldridgecpallc.vipmembervault.com/teaserhttp://www.eldridgecpallc.com/

Are you ready to truly replace your salary?Ready to stop making just a few hundred dollars and build a true career?Today Im talking about the ingredients you need to create 5K months as a Virtual Assistant.Im going to break down the process and give you the steps to help you create the income that lets you breathe and feel like you dont have to live paycheck to paycheck anymore.

In this episodeI share with you how you can stand out as a Virtual Assistant so you can be successfully booked outKey Points:*Is your title clear, understandable and searchable?*Are you using your audience verbiage in your copywriting?*Are you pitching yourself clearly SponsorOld Army Coffee: Veteran Owned Small BusinessInstagram.com/oldarmycoffeeLETS CONNECTInstagramStay At Home ProfitFreebiesRoadmap to 5k MonthsVA SecretsLinksaprilwilhelm.com stayathomeprofit.com/Academy

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk…* Top 5 remote virtual assistant jobs you can start now* Tools to help with these 5 jobs* Where to go to help you find clients❗️❗️Helpful Tools❗️❗️Help ScoutGoogle VoiceTag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk…* With Kimber Hill Founder of Virtforce* What is Virtforce and what it can do for you* Trends for virtual work* Tips for working remotely* Opportunities Virtforce has available* How Virtforce vets their job opportunities❗️❗️Books Recommended❗️❗️Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World❗️❗️Websites❗️❗️VirtForceVirtforce FacebookTag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk…* What transcription services are and how to get a job as a beginner * What companies will hire with no experience* Why you’re better than a software* What is needed to get started* The three types of transcription jobs* The pay structure for transcription jobs* Two hacks to increase speed and prevent grammar errors❗️❗️Where To Find Jobs❗️❗️Rev.comTranscribeMe.comTag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk...* With Justine Beauregard owner of Growth Mindset Marketers* How to manage a business with little time* The Pomodoro Method for time management* The benefits of outsourcing and when to do it* Why keeping it simple is key to growing your business❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________www.facebook.com/groups/freemarketingtrainings/https://growthmindsetmarketers.com/free-intentional-growth-plan/❗️❗️ Books recommended by Justine ❗️❗️_________________________“The One Thing” By Gary Keller With Jay Papasan“Essentialism” By Greg Mckeown“Start With Why” By Simon Sinek❗️❗️Social Media Automation❗️❗️_________________________HootsuiteBuffer❗️❗️Email Marketing❗️❗️________________________Mailer liteMailchimpTag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk...* The results of my husband’s Enneagram* What an Enneagram is and why it matters to you as a virtual assistantTake the Enneagram here and let me know your results! Tag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk...* All things Instagram* What type of account you should be using* How to stand out from the 1 billion active Instagram users* What you shouldn’t have in your bio* The 3 to 2 method for Instagram highlightsTag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Have you ever wanted to build a career that you can take anywhere? Work remotely and create your own hours? Don't have a degree? No WORRIES! I can show you how to create that dream career! In this episode I talk...* What is a Virtual Assistant?* How Virtual Assisting saved me mentaly and got me through postpartum* How I created financial success in a difficult time* The perks of being an independent contractorTag me on Instagram Stories @itsaprilwhilhelm if you liked this episode and subscribe so you get new episodes as they release!If you’re still not sure where to start, click the link below to grab my free training. mmini.me/VASecretsTrainingCONNECT WITH ME_________________________INSTAGRAM: @itsaprilwilhelmFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/aprilleannwilhelm❗️❗️Freebies❗️❗️______________________Roadmap to 5k Months❗️❗️Links❗️❗️_______________________www.aprilwilhelm.comwww.stayathomeprofit.com❗️❗️Facebook Groups❗️❗️________________________________Stay At Home Profit

Welcome to Stay At Home Profit! This episode I dive into why I started this podcast, my goals, my journey from a stay at home mom living overseas to a work from home mom bringing in over 100k in sales remotely in less than a year.I explain how working remotely as a virtual assistant gave me a career and identity back as a mother and military spouse. Enjoy!You can also find me hereInstagram.com/itsaprilwilhelmFacebook.com/aprillwilhelmmmini.me/VASecretsTraining