The Virtual Hustle

On today's episode we sit down with Jesse Harless, Cold Shower Expert- the author of the best-selling book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers. Jesse gives so much information on the power of cold showers — relating to self confidence, mental toughness, pushing comfort zones, and not to mention the physical and health benefits. The best part of incorporating cold showers is that it is a FREE and highly effective way to jump start your day — because we are all about adding good habits into our daily lives, that when done consistently, lead to huge positive change. Jesse is extremely knowledgable in habits, creating good habits and replacing bad ones. He is radical about self care. This is a must-listen for self progression and productivity. Resources mentioned in the episode: Jesse Harless  Get your 30 Day Cold Shower Journal Jesses first book - Smash your comfort zones with Cold Showers Jesse's second book - If Not  You, Then Who?  Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad - Our every day goal tracker that prompts us to write out our goals and our tasks that need to get done today to move the needle.  How to goal set - Episode 28 breaks down how to goal set and what action items need to be taken to get them. The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website - For blog posts on remote work, becoming a virtual assistant, mastering your morning routine, building better habits, becoming a more effective and efficient worker.  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

Anyone can be a critic. Anyone can sit on the sidelines and judge, mock, talk about, criticize, but not everyone can be in the game. The ones in the game are the ones who have decided not to sit on the sidelines, decided not to let that opportunity, that idea, let live on the sidelines or bleacher seats. This episode is a summary about a speech made from Teddy Roosevelt and how relatable it is for The Virtual Hustle community.  Because if you're listening to this, you're one of the people who made the decision to be in the game. And we're here for it. We're here to help you push on, put your head down and put in the work. A quick motivational episode for ya. Resources Mentioned: The Man In The Arena Speech Directions Training - Our partnership with Directions Training to offer training services for softwares and systems to become a better, more effective and efficient worker. Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad - Our every day goal tracker that prompts us to write out our goals and our tasks that need to get done today to move the needle.  How to goal set - Episode 28 breaks down how to goal set and what action items need to be taken to get them. The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website - For blog posts on remote work, becoming a virtual assistant, mastering your morning routine, building better habits, becoming a more effective and efficient worker.  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

On this episode we sit down with our very own marketing and podcast manager/virtual assistant, Kathleen Grant. Kathleen is so talented, organized, data driven. On this episode she gives all the tips on starting and growing a VA business, while keeping her job as a full time chief stewardess and travels the world. She's an expert in Pinterest marketing for podcasters and content creators and knows the ins and outs of the podcast world. If you think you're ready to outsource tedious tasks in your business, OR if you want to learn how to offer virtual assistant services, this episode is for you. So grateful to have Kathleen on The Virtual Hustle team and I'm excited for you guys to hear her story. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: Kathleens remote work life as a yacht chief stewardess by day and marketing, virtual assistant, podcast expert by night and weekend. Topic 2: How and why she started her virtual assistant business. Topic 3: Ways to get into being a Virtual Assistant - why Kathleen suggests to start working for free. Topic 4: Best kept secret to social media marketing - PINTEREST. Topic 6: Ditch Fiverr and get on Facebook groups. Topic 7: How to know when to out source and hire a VA. Topic 8: Cross promotion and other ways to get more traction on your podcast. Resources Mentioned: Kathleen Grant Instagram Brunette Exec Instagram Directions Training I will Teach you to be Rich - Finance Book Simple Pin Podcast Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad How to goal set - episode 28 The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

This episode we sit down with Jayson Siano, also known as the Gary Vee of the commercial and retail real estate world. He's constantly breaking through an old school industry with extreme innovation, the use of video & vlogging and really taking digital marketing to a new level. We talk about how to strategically design your life, work backwards from what you want in 5, 10, 20 year increments- setting goals and being self aware enough to know if you have the grit and perseverance to put in the work. Jayson is a whole vibe if you are trying to be better, do better, create more and design your life without the fluff and bullshit — this episode is for you.   Resources mentioned in the episode: Directions Training Jayson Siano Instagram Sabre Instagram Hello Jenny Instagram Sabre Vlog Grit Book Start with Why Book Disrupt You Book Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad How to goal set - episode 28 How to time block - episode 17 The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

In this episode we sit down with a leader in the tech industry and an incredible woman entrepreneur. Jennifer Didier has built a company that has had massive growth year after year, and she shares her mind set and tools it took to get there. She runs her company, Directions Training, with a fully remote team and explains all the benefits of doing so. She is an inspiration by the way she leads, her innovation and go-getter mentality. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: Jennifers first taste of entrepreneurship, at age 16 approaching a local business with a solution to a problem they were having. Topic 2: How she started her tech training company 30 years ago. Topic 3: How the internet allows you to reach experts in the industry and how we are no longer bound by our location. Topic 4: Directions Training is a nationwide leader in IT, Business and Enterprise training. They teach softwares and tools to be more efficient and well versed in common apps. Topic 5: Systems and tools used to keep the remote team thriving. Topic 6: Women in Technology and Tech in The Right Direction Podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:  Directions Training Information Jennifer Didier LinkedIn The Virtual Hustle Community  The Virtual Hustle Website The Virtual Hustle Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter    PS. You might also like - Work From Home Tips For Success

Working from home can come with a whole slew of issues - procrastination, distraction and time management issues. In this solo episode, Alicia gives her top 10 favorite Work From Home  products that keeps her on track, focused and motivated. When working from home, you really need to be diligent about your time, focus and you need to learn how to really manage yourself. Otherwise, it's a free for all. When working from home you really need to be diligent about your time and focus, and you need to learn how to really manage yourself. Otherwise, it's a free for all. This episode provides product ideas that play apart of good habits and a healthy Work From Home life. Topics: Top 10 products 1. 1 liter Corkcicle Water Bottle (4:30). 2. Full Desk Mouse Pad (5:50). 3. Time Cube (6:30). 4.  Wall Grid (7:45). 5. Blue Light Blocker Glasses (8:28). 6. Good Quality Chair (9:35). 7. Goal Tracker Task Pad  (11:18). 8. Motivational Mug (13:30). 9. Desk Set (14:30). 10. Apple Watch (15.25).   Resources mentioned in the episode: Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad *coming soon* The Time Cube My deskchair How to goal set - episode 28 How to time block - episode 17 The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

This episode is all about growing your business online-- that includes being motivated and inspired my your work from home space, how to get the most out of the work day without burnout, how to successfully launch a virtual event and the story behind HerDesk.  Dana Snyder is the founder of Her Desk and Positive Equation. Dana is an entrepreneur, digital strategist and passionate conscious consumer. I loved this conversation so much because we hit on a lot of topics that are huge pain points for a lot of people right now. How to leverage your connections when building a business online. How to create and run a successful virtual event. How to trust your gut, get a plan and get to work. Why it's so important to feel passionate about what it is you are starting.. and to top it all off, she created a product that is MAJOR.     Topic 1: Starting digital marketing company, Positive Equation, moved to LA and Atlanta and HerDesk. Topic 2: Leaving your current job to start your own thing. Topic 3: Her experience working in Digital and for non profit. Topic 4: Importance of connection and circle of influence. Topic 5: Strategies to get people to join your Lives and virtual events. Topic 6: How she started HerDesk company, the story. Topic 7:  Features of Her Desk. Topic 8: Work from home life and time management.   Get the Goal Tracker Task Pad to write down your goals every day and keep you MOVING FORWARD. Learn how to set your goals and tasks in this episode and get the free workbook.    Resources mentioned in the episode: 5% off Her Desk with Discount Code: TheVirtualHustle5 Her Desk instagram HerDesk.co Purchase The Goal Tracker Task Pad The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

Uncut conversation with the two badass business owners of Cera Salon on Orange County, CA. We talk full transparency about starting a business, particularly in the beauty industry, warnings signs and positives of having a business partner, and how to navigate a new business in the era of Covid. We're big supporters of small business, especially in our community. This team is unstoppable and still so new. This conversation will be beneficial for anyone who owns a business or is thinking about opening a business. To support Cera and local small businesses we're selling "SORRY WE'RE OPEN" crew neck sweatshirts. Proceeds go to one local business who is forced to close due to lock down restrictions. To support our local small businesses - Sweatshirts HERE Enjoy the conversation!   Resources mentioned in this episode - Support Small Business - SORRY WE'RE OPEN SWEATSHIRTS Cera Salon Instagram Cera Salon Website The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram   And DON'T FORGET to GOAL PLAN with us - we have a 20 minute podcast and workbook to follow along with on how to plan your 2021 business goals. Listen to the episode here and get the workbook here.  

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” This episode we talk GOALS - how to establish them and actionable steps to take to reach them. We all have things we want to achieve, but without a set, written goal with a plan and a timeline they are just wishes. It's critical to use every single day as an opportunity to get closer to your goals. This episode will lay it all out. Sign up to receive the workbook to get the most out of this exercise so you can prepare yourself to kick off 2021 with solid goals and a PLAN.   GET THE FREE WORKBOOK HERE.   Topics Discussed in the episode:   Topic 1: Introduction to why you need solidified goals (1:20)   Topic 2: Recap 75 Hard (3:40)   Topic 3: The compound effect - small tasks done consistently that produce huge results (8:55).   Topic 4: Print workbook (10:15)   Topic 5: What are goals? (10:30)   Topic 6: Step 1 - get started and Brain dump your goals (11:52). Use workbook.   Topic 7: Identify the roles in your life / categories of your life (13:30).   Topic 8: Write down next to each role a few things you want to achieve within those categories (14:05).   Topic 9: Narrow down your goals and give each a timeline (15:30).   Topic 10: Taking action (17:20). What can I do today that will bring me closer to that goal?   GET YOUR FREE GOAL PLANNING WORKBOOK HERE.   Resources mentioned in the episode: THE WORKBOOK The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

Today's episode is all about automation and setting up processes to get things gone quicker and more efficiently. Even in the smallest businesses, projects or tasks, there is room for automation. Why not save minutes a day and hours a week, to give you more time to focus on the things that will move the needle? Today's guest is Will Christensen who is a master at data automation and loves to create innovative solutions for businesses and individuals to be more efficient He is the co-founder of DataAutomation, a nerd powered company which customizes both automation and integration processes for e-commerce sellers. Will also heads up business development for RoundSphere, a tech incubator dedicated to developing new opportunities through software.  Topic 1: Will's background in working at a marketing agency, where he became really excited about the idea of automation (7:40) He took the work of 15 hours and crunched it to 2 hours.  Topic 2: How to start the automation process (11:10) & how to break it down into processes. Topic 3: Excel formulas to macro's to code (13:10). Topic 4: Finding the manual processes that are killing your business and automate, delegate or eliminate (16:02). Topic 5: 15-1 -1 -1 -5  Look for tasks that are taking more than 15 1 1. Topic 6: Examples of common tasks that take up a lot of time (21:12).   Resources mentioned in the episode: DataAutomation Loom - Audio communication Screen Hunter Clipboard manager - Copy Cli- Mac, Clip Clip PC E Myth Book Traction Book will@dataautomation.com*mention the show for 30 min free of consulting time! Usually $350 an hour Will's Linkedin DataAutomation Facebook The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram   You might also like HOW TO USE GOOGLE SHEETS FOR BUSINESS - the ultimate guide to organization and productivity 

In this episode we talk about how to show up authentically online and how to build genuine relationships that translate to real life. It's a topic that cannot be overlooked, for anyone building a brand or business online. Today's guest is Samantha Harris from Auctus Social — she is a marketing strategist and business mentor for female entrepreneurs —  who focuses on helping people show up authentically online.  In this episodes Samantha shares tips what to share and post online to show your authenticity and what maybe not to post.  Samantha has been in the game for a while and she gives some really good tips on this episode if you're looking to build stronger connections using platforms like Instagram. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: How she came up with the name and background of Auctussocial (3:00). Topic 2: Her framework to get get started connecting authentically online (6:00)  Topic 3: How to actually show up authentically and ideas of what to talk about (8:20). Topic 4: Start with Day in the Life (9:50). Topic 5: When you're authentic, you attract real relationships in business and in life (13:20). Topic 6: Bringing the connection to real life - by creating a photo meet up to shoot content (15:00) Topic 7: If you're just starting out, start with Instagram (19:30). Topic 8: Step 1 - show up, don't post and ghost (24:50) Topic 9: Resources  Resources mentioned in the episode: Samantha / Auctussocial Instagram Often Ambitious Podcast The Influencer Podcast Amy Porterfield Podcast The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

This is a quick solo episode with Alicia where she gets into how to totally redirect your day when you are feeling in a bad mood or feeling unproductive. There are 3 simple things that you can do in under 10 minutes to totally shift your work day. Control what you can control and I believe we can control our mood — these three tasks will help. Topic 1 - Write down critical tasks. Critical/important tasks explained (4:00). Topic 2 - Get up and get moving (7:30). Breathing exercises (8:50). Workout snacks (9:24). Topic 3 - Gratitude and learning to be grateful - how to ground yourself (10:20).   HOW TO BECOME A 5:30 AM MORNING PERSON   Resources mentioned in this episode - How to Time Block For Max Productivity- Episode 17 The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram

Today's guest is your GO TO girlfriend for all things small business. She is the girlfriend you never even knew you needed. As a small business owner, she realized how important it was to have a community of girls in the same boat supporting each other. Her business model is consistently giving regular and incredible quick tips for all the things small business, starting out, marketing your company online, everything.  She shares her favorite tips and answers the most asked questions when it comes to starting out on a new business journey. Her mission is to share everything she learns as she goes, in hopes of helping others along the same path. Community over competition is a huge theme in her brand and we get into exactly what that means in the show. Let's welcome My Girlfriend Renee! Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: How Renee got started in in the blogging world after she was working as a hair stylist (5:00). Topic 2: Figure it out mentality and how her blog turned into a monthly shirt subscription (6:00). How to just get started (8:25). Topic 3: The evolution of My Girlfriend Renee, the pivot and importance of listening to your audience (10:50). Topic 4:  Most popular topic/trend/question Renee gets asked. Perfectionism (13:40). Topic 5: An example of providing value in a caption on Instagram (15:50). Topic 6: Favorite tools Renee Uses and explanation of both. Lightroom and Over (18:50). Topic 7: Pinterest is the biggest traffic driver to her website (24:00). Topic 8: How to funnel your viewers by providing value (25:00). Topic 9:  About Boss Babe Shirt Club and more about community (26:15) Topic 10: Morning routine (32:00). Topic 11: You're different if you work hard, silence the b*tch voice and do the work (36:50).     Resources mentioned in the episode: My Girlfriend Renee Instagram My Girlfriend Renee Blog Lightroom app for editing photos Over app Planoly for planning content   The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

This episode is a quick solo episode about what it takes to reach a goal. The result is ALWAYS about the work that others don't see. We talk about how to even figure out what goals you want to accomplish, how to visualize them and how to accomplish them by mastering the mundane and staying consistent. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: Write down 3 good things that have happened in 2020 (1:00) My three highlights so far (2:45). Gratitude is a huge part of success. Topic 2: Success is in the mundane, boring details and success is always in the work you do not see (4:45). Topic 3: Example - fitness (7:00) and why making excuses for yourself is holding you back. Topic 4: There are always struggles you do not see (8:45). Topic 5: Is this your first reaction to seeing other people success? (9:45) Topic 6: Win/Win mentality and paradigm (10:00). Topic 7: Solution to jealousy and how to figure out what you want (10:30). Topic 8: Brainstorm and write down things you actually want to accomplish (11:05). Topic 9: Visualize it (11:30) make it happen by putting in the work (13:00). Topic 10: Integrity: The promises you make to yourself (14:00). Resources mentioned in the episode: 75 Hard Program Planoly for planning content The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram  

This episode we focus on how to sell on Instagram as a product-based company. Alicia brings on Michelle Grout, owner and designer behind XO Hanalei - a jewelry company based in Hawaii and Southern California. Michelle gives all the details on how to make sales on Instagram using consistency, collaboration, influencers, user generated content and curating a perfect feed. You'll be inspired to turn your side hustle to your main hustle with this episode! Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: About Michelle and XOH Hanalei (3:15) and how quality of the product is a must. Topic 2:  How she went from side business to full deep dive into making it her full business (6:50). Topic 3: Strategy to sell on Instagram through giveaways, figure out audience, collaborations, influencers. (8:30) and why she chose the platform. Topic 4: Finding people you know will be interested in your product, and how to get in front of them (10:27). Topic 5:  Be consistent, show up regularly (11:00) and show the process and behind the scenes (11:39). Topic 6: Cohesive feed (12:20) and how to edit. Topic 7: Other social media marketing (13:30) Topic 8: User generated content (17:10) and how to get people to share without asking. Topic 9: How to stay consistent and plan posts (19:00) and keep up with the trends of your niche (23:00).   Resources mentioned in the episode: XO Hanalei Website XO Hanalei Instagram Planoly for planning content The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

On this episode we talk about why Pinterest is such an incredible marketing tool to attract warm leads, which will increase your traffic and grow your presence online. We bring on Kate Wilkinson- an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, writer, educator and expert in Pinterest Marketing. She helps businesses and other entrepreneurs grow, scale and explode their presence using Pinterest. If you are selling or promoting anything, and not using Pinterest, it's time to change that. On this episode you will learn step by step how to use Pinterest in your marketing strategy. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: How Kate got to be the expert in Pinterest marketing (5:30). Topic 2: Why Pinterest is different than the other social platforms (8:20) and how the platform has evolved (10:00). Now it is a search engine, not a social platform (10:15) Topic 3: Why it's important for brands to be marketing on Pinterest (14:00). Topic 4: Steps to getting started on Pinterest for business if you have 1 hour (18:50). Topic 5: How to get started on Pinterest marketing (22:10). Topic 6: Pin templates and where to find ideas for designs (24:40). Topic 7: Guide your viewer to point them where to go next (28:00). Topic 8: How to pin 5-30 Pins a week by scheduling (31:00). Topic 9: 3 S Strategy (38:10).   Resources mentioned in the episode: Creative Market - For Pinterest Templates Pinterest Templates on Kate Wilkinson Tailwind - To schedule your pins ahead of time Pinterest Trends - For seasonal content 5 Steps for Booking More Clients with Pinterest -  Free Giveaway Kate Wilkinson Website Kate Wilkinson Instagram The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

We're on a big kick of self progression and the idea of happiness is a huge apart of that. When we are living a happy life, things start to get better and we start to get better. This episode we get into how to unlock true happiness. Today's guest on the show is Scott Simon, a happiness expert who has spent the last 20 years discovering small ways to push personal boundaries to achieve greater happiness. Scott studied “The Science of Happiness” with a Harvard professor and focused on the key conclusion that pushing comfort zones is the best way to grow and improve.  Scott is the founder of Scare Your Soul - a global courage movement to inspire millions to push beyond our comfort zones and stand up to the fears that can hold us back from living our best, fullest lives. He's get all the details and execution techniques to help you all do the same because I think we can all use a little extra happiness right now. Topic 1: Scare Your Soul and how doing a particular thing produces happiness (4:30). Topic 2: Optimal anxiety (12:00) Comfort zones feel really good, and they make us feel "kind of" happy. It isn't always fun, but what is fun is what happens after you tackle what you have been thinking about. Topic 3: Use this time to grow. Push yourself and come out of this tough time harder (16:00). Topic 4: How to start learning to not care what others think of you (19:30). Topic 5: Accountability and how to make what you want to reality (25:00). Topic 6: Happiness is directly related to your relationships with others, (33:00), physical, savoring individual current moments (34:00), acts of service. Topic 7: Control what you can control, and exercise your courage muscles to be able to handle whatever get's thrown at you (36:00). Topic 8: Small challenges = small wins = big wins (47:50).   CORE ASPECTS OF HAPPINESS - Nurturting relationships -Physical activity - Cultivating a sense of savoring: Think about the things we do habitually without actually thinking about them. - Acts of service -  Resources Mentioned: "The How Of Happiness" - Book "Wild" - Book Scare Your Soul Website Scare Your Soul Instagram Scott Simon Instagram _________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram

This is a solo episode about HABITS. Habits, whether good or bad, make our lives. Series of habits make our routines and our days,  and they either bring us closer to goals or keep us farther away.  This episode we talk about how to acknowledge your habits, what cues a habit, and how to change a habit. Whatever you're doing, whether you have a side business, a full time business or your an employee — it all starts with you, and you start with your habits and your day-to-day. We talk about how 75 Hard program helps instill habits and how it is the perfect program to learn how to adapt to new routines.   Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1 - My start of 75 Hard- why I'm doing it and how I feel this program helps build good habits and teaches how to build other good habits (3:00). Topic 2 - What are habits? (4:45) Habit Loop explained. Cue, Habit, Reward. Acknowledge your habits that are holding you back. Topic 3 -  Habits are achieved in 2 parts - when you actually believe they are possible, and when you surround yourself with people who are doing it to help you believe it's possible (10:00) Topic 4 - The value of surrounding yourself with like-minded people (13:30). Topic 5 - Making it again cool to work hard (17:25). Topic 6 - Working out and keystone habits (18:00).   Resources Mentioned The Power of Habit - book Atomic Habits - book Join our Facebook Group: The Virtual Hustle Community Read more on The Virtual Hustle website: The Virtual Hustle Website  Connect with The Virtual Hustle here: The Virtual Hustle Instagram

This week we talk about a very popular element of the marketing world - Instagram. And not just how to get followers, but how to use Instagram to grow a business. We brought on Instagram expert, Brooke Vulinovich to give us her top secrets to growing businesses through Instagram. Brooke is a international keynote speaker, and creator of the online coaching community called The Social Club, where she empowers businesses all over the world with knowledge, confidence and the tools to sell more on Instagram. She shares so many good takeaways on this episode along with her 2 most effective things to do when growing your business on Instagram. (HINT, it's not posting every day) - we're the quality over quantity type. Resources Mentioned Planoly for scheduling Instagram posts Brooke's Instagram Social Club Community Instagram   Brooke's Facebook Social Club Community Facebook Brooke's LinkedIn https://www.brookevulinovich.com/ Free EBOOK     Do you a to try a free month of the Social Club? Enter code The Virtual Hustle to obtain a free month membership. Join our Facebook Group: The Virtual Hustle Community Read more on The Virtual Hustle website: The Virtual Hustle Website  Connect with The Virtual Hustle here: The Virtual Hustle Instagram Are you interested in receiving a quick email from me? Sign up for weekly emails to get tips, tricks and more straight to your inbox. https://thevirtualhustle.co/join-the-community  

This episode is about how to get the more done in less time, manage your time and use time to your advantage. In 15 minutes Alicia talks about how you can easily implement time blocking into your daily schedule in order to live a balanced and productive life. Topic 1: What is time blocking (4:40). Topic 2: How to start time blocking with baby steps - 5 steps to time blocking (6:30). Topic 3: Tools to become a more expert time blocker (11:15) _________________________________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode - Time Cube Join us in 75 hard - Facebook group The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram    

In this episode we get into two core values - mindset and balance.  These are the foundation of a great life, excelling at a career or building a business. They make it so you can physically and mentally do the things you have always dreamed of. You can go against the grain, you can be selfish with your time and you get to choose how you're going to feel today. It's no other life than yours. Emily Elizabeth Duong, a multi passionate entrepreneur, corporate seller, podcast host, e-book author and career growth expert - gives us all the details. It takes rewiring your brain to focusing on what matters and what areas to spend your time on- to live a fulfilling life. Topics Topic 1: Balancing owning a business in college (5:00). Topic 2: About Elite Skatewear, her product based business (7:30). Topic 3: Mindset and career blog & more about the e-book (9:35). Topic 4: What Fulfills You Podcast. About life fulfillment while incorporating all the things you have in life - in relationships, in health, mental health and wellness (13:10). Topic 5: How to push other people's opinions aside and do things that genuinely make you happy (17:00) Topic 6: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (19:00) and finding people who align with you. Topic 7: Prioritizing your life, give up the Netflix (25:00)   **CONTEST: 1 FREE E-BOOK WITH EMILY, A 1:1 CONSULTATION ABOUT CAREER GUIDANCE WITH EMILY AND A "WHAT FULFILLS YOU?" MAKEUP BAG.** Enter by: - rating/reviewing the The Virtual Hustle podcast - comment on most recent post of TVH Instagram letting me know what you thought of the episode -comment on Emily's most recent post on Instagram letting us know you listened   Resources mentioned Emily Elizabeth Duong Instagram Emily Elizabeth Blog What FulFills You Podcast Alicia Baldino Instagram The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Community The Virtual Hustle Website

This solo episode Alicia get's into the importance of putting yourself up to challenges. This is a business development, entrepreneurial, work remote podcast but at the very core of your business, is you. The only way to get stronger, better and more focused is to put yourself up to uncomfortable things. Alicia talks about her experience backpacking through Europe, what she learned and how it was the ultimate challenge that she signed up for— it was life changing.  Good news, you don't need to get on a plane and backpack Europe to gain extraordinary results in your life, you can start with challenges right here, right now in your daily life. In the episode Alicia presents a challenge program that every single person can do and benefit from. It isn't easy, but it builds grit, confidence, credibility with yourself, time management skills and improved physical fitness.    Topic 1 - The importance of challenging yourself in different areas of your life (1:09). Topic 2 -  Talking about it and being about it, which are you (4:40). Topic 3 - TVH Community is where we're going to start challenges and act as accountability  (6:00). Topic 4 - The Camino De Santiago backpacking trip and what it taught me about challenge (6:30). Topic 5 - Create challenges that don't need to be such a commitment (12:16). Topic 6 -  75 Hard Challenge, what it is and how to gain mental strength and overcome an ultimate challenge (13:42). Topic 7 - Join the challenge here (facebook group) (18:43). Resources mentioned in this episode - The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram

We sit down with the queen virtual assistant of the wedding industry, Taylor Daniels AKA, 'It's Va Tay'. We talk all about how to become a virtual assistant and the importance of niching down. We talk about how it's almost more important to get started, build solid relationships, work hard, learn and then figure out your niche.  We give ideas for good industries to get into and how to set up your pricing and contracts — really everything you need to know about starting a VA business and working from home. Topic 1 - Why and how to pick a niche (4:55 and 6:25). Topic 2 - What services to offer as a virtual assistant (10.05). Topic 3 - Make sure the relationship meshes (20:15). Topic 4 - Know your worth (20:30) & hourly rate (22:00). Topic 5 - Working from home with a toddler (19:50) and the importance of creating a schedule (22.30). Topic 6 - The importance of keeping a good relationship with your clients  + how to communicate as a virtual assistant (26.50). Topic 7 - Setting up payment and contract that works for you (29:10). Resources mentioned in this episode - It's VA Tay Website It's VA Tay Instagram The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram  

This episode of is about how to become a 5:30am wake up person and why it is so crucial in productivity, having more energy, and getting hours back in your day to do the things you need to do, and the things you want to do. Alicia get's into the nitty gritty steps it takes to be an early morning riser, and actually use that time effectively.  5 steps to do before bed in order to set yourself up for success in waking up early. 1. PUT THE PHONE AND THE SNACKS DOWN. 2. HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR EARLY MORNING. 3. LAY OUT YOUR WORKOUT CLOTHES. 4. SWAP ALCOHOL FOR TEA OR MAGNESIUM  5. TAKE A HOT SHOWER. 4 steps to do right when you wake up. 1. DRINK A LITER OF WATER FIRST THING. 2. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT THE SNOOZE. 3. GET MOVING. 4. COLD SHOWER.   Resources mentioned in this episode - The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram Calm Magnesium Tea

We chat with Christine Seibold, a freelancer, coach, community creator and author to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in your work and life to get what you want. Don't let your someday goals stay someday goals. Christine's tangible steps to setting boundaries will help you actually achieve them and help to create confidence and success. Topic 1: Christine's story about travel, work and how she decided she wanted to become location independent as a virtual assistant (2:55). Topic 2: About being a virtual assistant, services to offer, how to get more clients (6:45). Topic 3: How to get started with a new client as a VA (10:05). Topic 4: What boundaries are and how they lead to a happy life, self esteem and success (13:25). Topic 5: More about the women entrepreneur group Christine started in Spain (23:00). Topic 6: What is your passion? We get into your WHY and setting boundaries to make it happen (35:10). Topic 7: What are boundaries and how to use them to succeed (35:30).   Resources mentioned in this episode - Christines Freelance N Freedom Instagram Christines Blondie without Borders Instagram Freelance N Freedom Website ______________________________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram  

On this episode, Alicia brings on marketing agency owner, Whitney Eckis, to discuss what it's like transitioning from freelancer to business owner. If you're wondering how to scale your freelance or soloprenuer business, this episode is a must-listen. It's the natural progression of a freelancer to want to figure out how they can transition from trading their time for money, and scale their business. Whitney speaks big truths around the life of starting a business, what questions you ask yourself before making the leap, and how to set yourself up for success. Topic 1: Background on Whitney and the transition from freelancer to agency owner (3:00) Topic 2: How to grow, scale, hire and delegate, so you can expand. (5:10) Topic 3: How to know when you're ready to finally hire and bridge the gap from freelance to business (8:15). Topic 4: Positions within Eckis Marketing and their titles to give you an idea of types of rolls to fill (12:30). Topic 5: About the podcast (13:50) and influencer marketing/social media (17:00). Topic 6: Creating time for future plans and not just work in work everyday (20:10). Topic 7: Advice to transition you from freelance to business owner. How and why to map out your 5 year plan (23:00). Topic 8: Most Instagrammable office in Forbes (34:10) Resources mentioned in this episode - Whitney Eckis Instagram Life with Whitey Blog Eckis Marketing Instagram Eckis Marketing Website _________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram

This episode is all about how to get organized in your business using 3 easy and free applications. As business owners and managers, there are so many things that need to be logged, saved, kept track of and these are tools to help with it all. Alicia gets into how to use each application and how to set them up to best work for a small business. It covers everything from logging hours, planning marketing, scheduling tasks, planning goals and more. Topic 1 - Trello - a tool that organizes your projects into boards and a way to track the progress of each. How to set it up and what to use it for (5:10) Topic 2 - Evernote - the home of all notes. This is a digital filing cabinet of all your notebooks and notes. How to use it for all your notes for your blog, projects, podcast, webinars that you learn from (9:04). Topic 3 - Google Sheets - a live excel spreadsheet. Whether numbers are a love or hate relationship, a spreadsheet is the only way to track data like income, expenses, contacts, etc.(12:50) Topic 4 - Download templates for Google Sheets  Resources mentioned in this episode - Get the blank templates for your weekly/daily calendar in Google Sheets Get the black templates for income/expenses in Google Sheets Get Started with Trello Get Started with Evernote Get Started with Google Sheets Last episode about Email Marketing ______________________________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram  

This episode is on a very specific topic - email marketing and how to create an email marketing strategy. The question often comes up, “How can I make more money online?” INSERT EMAIL MARKETING. This episode will give you the fundamentals on how to create a simple and cohesive email marketing strategy for either your business OR you can use the tools we teach and apply it to offering email marketing services to other businesses as a freelancer or virtual assistant. Win, win. Those are 2 options on how to make more money working remotely, right there.  Alicia brought Jena Bagley, expert in email marketing and advocate manager at Aweber, on the show to explain how truly important email marketing is, how it doesn't have to be over complicated, and how to create a solid strategy.  If you are not even sure where to begin with email marketing YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE and this episode is for you. Topic 1: More about Jena and Aweber and how Aweber is different than other email platforms (3:12). Topic 2: Why email marketing is needed for any business, soloprenuer, coach, freelancer, podcaster (9:00). Topic 3: Where to start with email marketing strategy. Creating a landing page or sign up form, build your list by exchanging something they want for a subscriber (10:20). Topic 4: Why an engaged list is important (13:00). Topic 5: How to grow your email list (14:50). Topic 6: Welcome email and what should be in it (17:50). Topic 7: What types of emails to send- topics and ideas (20:00) Topic: ROI and how to troubleshoot emails that don't convert (25:00) Resources mentioned in this episode - AWeber - email marketing service - 30 days free Jena Bagley Instagram Jena Bagley Linked In ______________________________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram

Have you felt like you wanted to make a drastic move or change? But you could list off 109 reasons why you "just can't" We get so side-tracked by what we “should” do and where we “should" be that we let excuses and complacencies get it the way of doing what we WANT. I often get asked, “How were you able to make such a drastic move across the country?” and I have to always start with the same answer. Yes, I was extremely motivated to make a big change, but really, it was greatly due to the opportunity I got to work remotely. This episode I explain why and how I made the move, 3,000 miles away, in a 2 door Jeep Wrangler. It's one thing to be location independent, and live the laptop lifestyle, but it's another to actually create a life you love by doing it.   Topic 1 - Why making a big move will help other areas of your life. Feeling fulfilled, being productive. (3:00) Topic 2 -  Listen to your gut and make that tough decision. (5:40) Topic 3 - When I first  got the opportunity to work remote. (7:00) Topic 4 - Tradeoffs and what you leave behind making big decisions. (10:00) Topic 5 - About the cross country road trip on a budget and with almost no plan. (12:20) Topic 6 - How having my remote work and income allowed me to actually make the move, and not let excuses get in the way. (20:00)   Resources mentioned in this episode - The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram More about The Virtual Hustle

Does anyone else feel like they know they should be using social media ads like Facebook and instagram ads to grow their business? Because same. But where do you start? How do you target, how do you come up with a good strategy? As business owners and marketers, we are already working so hard at our organic strategy, do we have the time or budget for ads? SO MANY QUESTIONS which is why I  brought on this guest on the show today. This episode is an interview with Jocelyn Panton, a Facebook and instagram ads manager expert. We talk about ways anyone with a business can have an ad strategy and it isn't too far out of reach. With simple steps you can stand out from the rest and have a successful ad that converts leads to costumers.  Topic 1 - Staying on top of trends and knowing when and why to use ads.   Topic 2 - Facebook Ads Manager explained (9:00)   Topic 3 - Get clear on your objective, your strategy is determined on what your goal is. (11:40)   Topic 4 - Steps to getting started on Ads Manager (13:00) and how to set up your first ad (14:00) start by knowing your audience    Topic 5 - Mistakes businesses are making (15:20)   *giveaway - 30 minute call with Jocelyn to learn how to run ads yourself or if you want to run them for someone else.*    Resources mentioned in this episode - Jocelyn and Company Instagram Jocelyn and Company website Free 15 minute discovery call with Jocelyn ______________________________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram

  Alicia gets into the first 5 steps of how to set the foundation for your virtual business and get your first client. This episode is for all of you who want to work remotely, be a freelancer or eventually have your own business with many clients.   This episode gives tangible and tactical tips along with homework for you to really get the most out of it. Use the link here to access the work book to follow along and take notes.   Topic 1 - The KEY is solving a problem. Figure out what problem you can solve another business or business owner.   Topic 2 - What are your strengths? Start thinking of services that you can offer right now without any additional training. What tasks do you like to do? Write them down!   Topic 3 - Choosing your name for your business or brand.   Topic 4 - Getting an LLC.   Topic 5 - Starting with your own contacts, friends and family. How can you potentially work for them?   Topic 6 - Use the workbook to write in all of your replies. Step 5 is to build your website, we get into why it is important and how to easily get started. Go Daddy is an easy way to get started and have a 1 stop shop.   Topic 7 - Ideas for remote work.   Resources mentioned in this episode -   Access the work book - How To Get Your First Virtual Client   The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook   The Virtual Hustle Instagram   The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog   Alicia Baldino Instagram

Betsy Blumenfeld, owner of SALT Pilates in San Diego and branding powerhouse in the space, had to close her doors due to Covid 19 after only 3 months in business. We discussed how she was able to continue to grow her brand and business regardless of being able to be physically open. As a brick and mortar, it is not easy to pivot quickly to meet the demands of what was happening around us. But Betsy did, she instantly figured out how to do classes online and she had instructors who were eager to help. There is no way to predict all of the things that happen in life and business, but the sooner you realize that you get to choose how you handle the cards that are dealt to you, you instantly separate yourself from the rest. Betsy touched on a lot topics that come up when starting a new business - how to hire your employees, what your aesthetics are going to look, what color desk you're going to have— Topic 1 - How and why she got started in Pilates. She wanted to fill a void that she felt was missing from the pilates industry.  She wanted to bring community aspect of exercise and why she chose to open a Pilates Studio. (2:00)   Topic 2 - How she kept the community alive through Covid - 19 and closing the doors. (6:30)   Topic 3 - How to hire (7:30) and how your messaging needs to stay consistent.   Topic 4 - When she was forced to pivot, she instantly created a way to have classes online (14:15). How she chose the best online platform to use.   Topic 5 - Investing in your potential customers- you have to give in order to get (17:50).   Topic 6 - Betsy's 2 pieces of advice for someone starting a business. 1. Pick something that is authentic to you and something that you love. 2. Listen to other peoples advice (sometimes).   Resources mentioned in this episode - Salt Pilates Website Salt Instagram Betsy Instagram ______________________________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram  

How to find a legitimate remote job and work from wherever. In this episode I sat down with The Remote Job Coach, also knows as Jordan Carroll to get all the details. Jordan works directly with high performers to find the most meaningful positions and land the remote job of their dreams. We dive deep into the first steps of conducting a remote job search, and it all comes down to becoming the best version of yourself, first. We talk about the importance of being mentally prepared to start a remote job search and in order to go after what you want, you need to be showing up as your best self. Jordan shares his routines and habits that he practices and teaches to his clients, because he understands the importance of being at the top of your  game in all areas of your life, before you can convince a dream job to hire you. This episode is for you if you really just want to work remote and live the digital nomad lifestyle. I hear all different drives behind the why to work remotely- to be with your family more, or because being in an office setting for 40+ hours a week isn't for you, because you have doctors appointments or social anxiety, or you want to be able to travel and work, or maybe you just know you are responsible enough to get the job done on your own schedule, without someone micro managing you in a cubical. Something cool that Jordan dives into is that you can start your remote job search with your current job. He knows exactly how to approach your current job with an offer to them that allows you to work remotely. But it takes a lot more than just asking - you need to show that you are responsible, capable and trustworthy to do so. That all comes back full circle to showing up as your best self in all areas of your life - and that is really what this episode is about. In the future I will have Jordan on to talk more details about how to actually start your job search and land a perfect job. This is all just the tip of the iceberg, so stay tuned for the next interview with Jordan. Topics Discussed Topic 1 - Why and how you can use a remote job coach and what Jordan offers to his clients. Topic 2 - What you need to do and how you need to act in order to conduct a successful remote job search. Topic 3 - Getting out of your house and staying social when you work remotely- because remote work is lonely! Here are ways to get out, get moving, make and meet friends. Topic 4 - Giving up bad habits and starting good ones. Why Jordan gave up drinking, by doing it for one month and now it's been over a year. Topic 5 - What working with The Remote Job Coach looks like, and how the programs are set up. Topic 6 - Common mistakes people do when searching for a remote job. Topic 7 - Personal brand needs to be displayed online. Topic 8 - How you can start working remotely within your current job.   Resources mentioned in this episode - The Remote Job Coach Website  Join The Facebook Group for Exclusive Remote Job Resources and Updates Jordan Carrolls Instagram Stop Getting Ghosted in Your Remote Job App- Free Training ____________________________________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino on Instagram 

In this solo episode we talk about the best practices working from home. Whether you are working from home temporarily or you work remote full time, we've got all the details on how to master it and how to get the most accomplished in the least amount of time. The secret is forming good routines that add some structure to the day! With routines, good habits and time blocking tasks, it's unreal how much how you can fit in the day. These practices will make you more money, leave you less stressed, and having more time for yourself, your family, your hobbies.  It's a solo episode where Alicia gets into it… Topic 1 - Routines and core principles about creating good habits throughout the day. Forming good routines. The # 1 is creating a morning routine. Get hydrated, move, don't look at your phone, and make yourself think. Topic 2 - Do the most important work first thing. Save the fun or relaxed tasks for later in the day. Topic 3 - Daily check-in checklist. Topic 4 - Your eating habits effect your work.  Stop snacking and stat hydrated. Topic 5 - Afternoon activities and work life/balance. Having a structure and routine gets you further without trading your whole day. Topic 6 - Night routine, winding down, relaxing and recharging.  Resources mentioned in this episode - HOW MAKING YOUR BED WILL CHANGE THE WORLD  PLANNER I USE: Planner/calendar for writing to do lists and scheduling time for tasks TIME CUBE: For time blocking your tasks Check-in Checklist download _____________________________________________ The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog

In this episode I sit down with creator of Society Gal, a huge online community for female entrepreneurs, Jennifer Jaden. We talk the 4 C's - Collaboration, connection, community + consistency = what drives success in building a business online.   Community is more important than ever, if you are building a business online. Finding like-minded people to keep you motivated and accountable, is so essential. You may not have been given people in your life that will totally understand what you're trying to do, it's your job to take responsibility and seek those relationships out.    We talk personal branding and the importance of building presence around your WHY, because no matter what you do, what job you take, what business you start, your core values will stay the same. That is your personal brand, that is what you're known for. And as much as you know you are awesome, if you want to be of influence, you need to build your brand online.   Jennifer drops some big advice and asks all the questions that will make you really think.   Jennifer talks about how important it is to just get your voice out there. She encourages you to just start, and stop thinking too much before. Nothing is going to go 100% to plan, so even if you plan everything to a T, you'll likely still have to pivot.   Topic 1 - Making connections with others in similar drives to help you navigate to the next step, hold you accountable and [6:50] + how to create opportunity to get people in your circle [16:20]   Topic 2 - How to create a personal brand [10:50] + start a Podcast to get your voice out there [25:00]   “If you don't have a business idea, start by building a brand around yourself”   Topic 3 - Learning how to pivot and transition when it's time [17:35]   Topic 4 - How to start, by starting small + keeping it simple, let your WHY drive [31:30]   “What do people come to you for and asking advice of you on?” (when finding your personal brand) [36.30]   Topic 5 - Surround yourself people who inspire you, challenge you and educate you + be mindful of the content you consume [38:45]   Resources mentioned in this episode - www.societygal.com https://www.galmediagroup.com The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TVHGroup/  The Virtual Hustle Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualhustle/ The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog https://www.instagram.co

This is the first episode of The Virtual Hustle Podcast, grab a drink and pull up a chair.  In this trailer you'll get a feel for what the show will be like, the topics covered and a little more about the host, Alicia Baldino. We talk about who this podcast is for - freelancers, remote workers, independent contractors, creators, doers and the entrepreneurial spirits.   This podcast is an outlet to share the real and raw details about starting and growing a business online. It will inspire and educate you to take your next steps in life and business, and give the tactical tools to do so. Welcome to The Virtual Hustle Podcast!    Topic 1: Who this podcast is for - freelancers, remote workers, independent contractors, creators, doers and the entrepreneurial spirits either starting or growing a business online.   Topic 2: Why a podcast was chosen as the outlet to get these very specific topics out.    Topic 3: Topics / themes we'll touch on - Working from home best practices and routines, remote work and how to keep that lifestyle going and how to grow your online business. The internet is the biggest gift, we have the world at our fingertips, it's up to us to determine what we do with it.   Topic 4: Backstory on the host. Alicia moved across the country 5 years ago when she got the opportunity to work remote. She got to choose where she wanted to live and the work she wanted to do. She's here to give that same opportunity to you.   ___________________________________ Join the conversation - The Virtual Hustle Facebook Group Stay updated on the podcast and join the newsletter  Alicia Baldino instagram  The Virtual Hustle instagram Brandmetix instagram   The Virtual Hustle Website