Tips to Grow Your Business

Join us today while we give you tips with working with a Virtual Assistant. We understand for many business owners and entreprenuers this can be a new experience. Today we will be giving you tips to make your experience a great one. We all know how great a VA can be at taking work off your plate, but there are some actions you can do now to make sure you hire the right VA for your business. 

Let’s face it, it is impossible to do it all yourself. If you are going to have a 100K Business you NEED to have reliable people that can free you time so that you can focus on growing and keeping your business successful.  In this epsiode we explain how hiring a VA can actually SAVE you more money. 

Join Johnna and Valerie as we discuss all the great health benefits your dog provides and why you and your business should participate in Take Your Dog To Work Day tomorrow.

We all know at some point you are going to need add a form to your website. With so many choices, Johnna and I will be discussing a few of our favortie ones.  We also will be going over some of the most common polling and survey tools out there. These are great tools for gathering client opinions and research.  Join us today for the show and feel free to ask your questions. 

Please join us next week for some exciting new about our company and where we are heading. 

Born and brought up in the wild dance of life that is South East Asia, the daily chaos of creativity has allowed Nora to be a multi-passionate female entrepreneur. She is a a visual designer, a dancer, a yogi, a creative problem solver, a photographer and global gypsy.   Nora currently is just launching her newest thriving (and third) online business - The Photo Forest - a new heart centered stock photography platform where members get to request the photos they need. Although the platform is a membership site selling real life + diverse stock photos (from photographers, amateur or professional, around the world) our broader vision is to foster a community of online businesses owners who share, uplift and help each other along the journey. Come an join the free Creative Marketing 101 Facebook group.

We are so excite to have Ally join us on this epidode. Being in the publishing business, Ally knows what you need to do to get published and how to sell your next book. Join us live and feel free to ask all of your questions you have on editing, publishing, selling and what topics are hot topics in the marketplace.    Visit Ally at: Thewritersally.com if you’re a strong writer with a completed manuscript or published book that isn’t getting you the results you want. Allymachate.com if you’re an expert but not much of a writer, someone who needs a book written for them, or wants more intensive professional help conceptualizing their book and support while they write it themselves. Both sites offer free gifts so come visit and sign up!   About Ally: Founder of The Writer’s Ally and your ally in book publishing, Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant with nearly two decades of experience working for individual authors, literary agents, and publisher clients including Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Hay House, Reader’s Digest, HarperCollins, Kaplan Publishing, Chronicle Books, and more. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate and Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing, Ally specializes in leading serious authors toward fulfilling their dreams of publishing success. She speaks regularly on writing and publishing related topics for conferences and organizations, consults on marketing and publishing strategies, and also ghostwrites nonfiction books.

Be sure to download your free gift, Launch Your Life Lunch series, here: https://midliferebels.agilecrm.com/forms/5721489412194304   This FREE experience starts the Monday following your signup. In these 5 days of quick, under 5 min videos and accompanying email tips, you'll learn: * How to bust your routines & find childlike curiosity for your every day again * How to decide on your life adventures to be that will be the most important to you. * How to put tools in place to make these life adventures happen. * How to finally stop talking bad about yourself - (you know we all have bad tape recorders in our heads. Nope - you aren't alone!) Plus every listener who takes the series will be entered in a drawing to receive a free 12 month membership into my new Compass Club membership  - a value of $320! About Kim: An International Speaker & Lifestyle Strategist, Kimberly is the Chief Rebel-rouser and founder of Rebel Livin’. In her 20+ years of corporate management, she saw too many simply punching in and out of life so she made it her mission to influence 1% of the world to start living their “somedays” TODAY! Life adventures she has made happen include qualifying for the Jr Olympics and holding an elected office at 16, going from fair queen to GI soldier, driving a CASCAR and an IndyLite car, and being featured in Vanity Fair as one of world’s noted Judy Garland doppelgangers just to name a few, all for the love of kickass stories when she’s 90! Kimberly, the Bucket List Re-engineer .

Join Johnna and Valeire as we feature special guest Stevii Aisha Mills. We will be discussing the benefits of Shifting. Stevii will be sharing why you should consider Shifting your atmosphere to make the shift into freedom, power & greatness. Download amazing words of wisdom from phenomenal women who have defined the word SHIFT for their lives and who have invested in you to help you define it for yours. Click here to download.    About Stevii Meet Stevii Aisha Mills, a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, a strong and ambitious woman whose greatest belief is that when people are given the tools to succeed in life, there is no stopping their potential. With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and a Masters of Science Degree in Human Resources, she is able to align and execute visions, concepts,motivational products, speaking engagements and workshops for women who are dedicated to pushing past their past and loudly and proudly declaring "I Love My Life" Stevii specializes in creating concepts, leadership development, business mentorship and networking. Stevii’s primary goal is empowering women to tap into their God Given It Factor. She is an outstanding motivational speaker who connects with her audience through being authentic and showing them that they can truly take their lives to their next level of greatness. When you connect with Stevii you are guaranteed to have fun, learn and grow.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A writer and speaker, Laura Fenamore is a frequent contributor to local and national media, including First for Women, Ladies Home Journal and the Dr. Pat Show. A contributor to Tiny Buddha and Positively Positive, she holds classes and consults from her office in Marin County, CA. Laura is also a board member for Impact a Village, a nonprofit dedicated to improving education and healthcare in developing nations.   Learn more at http://skinnyfatperfect.com.    MORE ABOUT THE BOOK: Skinny, Fat, Perfect chronicles the author’s personal journey of releasing 100 pounds permanently, and overcoming the self-loathing and addiction that dominated her life. Approaching the issues of weight loss from a different perspective, the book does not push a new diet or exercise regime. Filled with personal stories and practical techniques, Skinny, Fat, Perfect teaches people to break free of the diet mentality, release significant weight, and see themselves in a new, loving light.   Please feel free to join Laura’s private Facebook group, Love Who You See in the Mirror where she offers a safe place to meet other cool women on a journey to lightness, self-love and healthy body image.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoveWhoYouSeeInTheMirror/ For information on her upcoming Webinar May 9 and May 10- please visit: http://skinnyfatperfect.com/body-image-webinar/  

Terry McIntosh is the founder of the z7 Business Accelerator and the creator of the Bulletproof Business Blueprint.  He has over 17 years of experience working with small businesses and has owned and operated three small businesses, serving over 12 different industries. Terry currently works with entrepreneurs and small business owners to take their business from struggle to success up to 10 times faster!  Terry will be discussing  What are the 3 things you need to make strong business decisions... Avoid getting overwhelmed when you learn how to prioritize ANYTHING in your life...Why hacks and quick-fixes are hurting your business!Why you should throw away your To-Do list today.Share with you a process to create intentional results.   Don't Miss Terry's free training: "Discover the 3 Steps to Having Your Most Profitable, Most Certain, and Most Fun Year Yet!"  http://BizCoachTerry.com/podcastspecial/  

ConvertKit, Mailchimp, Aweber and more... So many options but which one is right for you? We hear this question all of the time. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of each of the common newsletter programs out there and help you decide which one is the best fit for you and your business. 

As a Marketing Mindset Coach, Jen brings best practices from 6 & 7-figure information marketers and coaches to her clients via her Marketing Mindset Magic System™, a series of 7 important high-touch strategies that every small business needs to create sustainable momentum and growth in their business. For over 15 years Jen has been connected within the coaching industry both as a coach as well as working behind the scenes, working with very high level, high vying coaches in the online marketing space. Jen had a deep passion to extend what she has learned and what she's seen– the experience– and she wants to make that available to more heart-centered entrepreneurs in all levels, because she believes that marketing doesn't need to be HARD or complicated. Jen loves to help rapidly growing entrepreneurs & solopreneurs to find "their way" of creating marketing success, so that they can accelerate their momentum. Pick up your Free Clarity Your PORTKEY to Simple Marketing Report here: http://theschoolofmarketingandmindset.com/clarity/

Hiring a VA is more than just posting an RFP and hiring the first one. It is a process. Today we dicuss great techniques to work with your VA and on hiring a VA for the first time or perhaps your next time. Be sure to download our FREE VA Interview Checklist here:   This is a great tool to have handy when interviewing your next or first VA. 

Join Johnna and Valerie in this in-depth talk about Membership Plug-ins for WordPress. Membership sites are hot right now but the worse thing that can happen is buying and setting up a site to find out the plug in you bought does not do want you want it to do. We will be covering the most common membership plug ins and going over the good, the bad and the ugly of each of them. 

Join us for this great interview with Joel Londen as he goes over tips and tricks for great salespages and websites and what mistakes to avoid. Pick up our free Webiste Checklist here. 

This week we will be talking about some of the ways to plan for your business expansion.  Many VAs quickly can become overwhelmed with work and end up burning out quickly. We will be discussing tools to help organize your business and prepare you for the initial co-partnering or team building.

This week we will be talking with Graphic Designer Joel and giving tips on how to plan a great the web site.

This show will be covering the new tools in Linkedn and in Google

BECAUSE OF THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE- WE ARE MOVING THIS EPISODE TO OCTOBER 18TH! Part 3- This episode we will be covering some of the many tools and tips of the trade. - This will be a 3 Part Series.-

  Part 2- This episode we will be covering some of the many tools and tips of the trade. - This will be a 3 Part Series.-

PART 1 This episode we will be covering some of the many tools and tips of the trade. - This will be a 3 Part Series.

Next few shows we will be discussing client/customer relations- we will also be teaching you how to turn down a potential problem client- and also how to set us your boundaries and goals when working with a client.

Being a VA today can be quite a challenge. This show is available to all Virtual Assistants, both newbies and the "old timers" alike. Each week we will open the phones to answer questions, suggest tools and talk about the VA industry. This is also a great opportunity to network with other Virtual Assistants in the field.

Being a VA today can be quite a challenge. This show is available to all Virtual Assistants, both newbies and the "old timers" alike. Each week we will open the phones to answer questions, suggest tools and talk about the VA industry. This is also a great opportunity to network with other Virtual Assistants in the field.

Being a VA today can be quite a challenge. This show is available to all Virtual Assistants, both newbies and the "old timers" alike. Each week we will open the phones to answer questions, suggest tools and talk about the VA industry. This is also a great opportunity to network with other Virtual Assistants in the field.   This week we will be featuring Linked In and how to use this Social Media for getting to know your client and gaining more clients.

Being a VA today can be quite a challenge. This show is available to all Virtual Assistants, both newbies and the "old timers" alike. Each week we will open the phones to answer questions, suggest tools and talk about the VA industry. This is also a great opportunity to network with other Virtual Assistants in the field.

Being a VA today can be quite a challenge. This show is available to all Virtual Assistants, both newbies and the "old timers" alike. Each week we will open the phones to answer questions, suggest tools and talk about the VA industry. This is also a great opportunity to network with other Virtual Assistants in the field.