Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle dale

A huge Tuesday show as the Joel and Michell are in the hot seat and get an update on Dating Dom. On the day the Sharks legend Dale Finucane announces his retirement from the NRL, the Run Home with Joel and Michelle catch up with an NRL great! Joel, Michelle and team have all the In's and Outs for Round 8 of the National Rugby League with huge Anzac day clashes. Dragons Assistant Coach Dean Young joins the Run Home to chat about working under Shane Flanagan, Zac Lomax and Ben Hunt and the Dragons hopes this year. Joel and Michelle run through all the latest NRL news including Trindall's issues at the Sharks, the concerns for Arthur at the Eels and Raiders sign a young gun! Joining Joel and Michelle on the Run Home in studio, Barney, Run Home alumni chats about his upcoming Sydney Comedy Festival show, the Newcastle, running interference on his sons date and the Arj Barker situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I talked to my son a week ago. He was going to be home in one month. 30 days and he would be returning home from the Army. He was an honorable part of Operation Enduring Freedom stationed in Afghanistan and my baby is headed home. I can wait for a hug. I just can't wait."  Michelle never got that hug. The next time she saw her son, he was in a casket. He died with glory serving his country, the United States of America. But all the glory in the world would not replace the pain of her broken heart. Her son was now a fallen soldier.  Confusion. Depression. Moving forward. Cant move forward. Support. Gold Star Mom. As a military mom, I can't image the pain.  Michelle later learned her son was not afraid to die. He was afraid to be forgotten! So today we honor him and the other soldier who died beside him.  A news article read:Two soldiers with Fort Collins ties are being remembered today after they were killed fighting in Afghanistan.Sgt. Aaron B. Cruttenden, 25, and CPL. Dale J. Kridlo, 33, were killed in action Nov. 7 when their patrol, which was sweeping for explosives in Operation Enduring Freedom, came under small-arms fire in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense. Michelle is now President of the American Gold Star Mothers in the state of FL.  We are here to honor her son Dale and give recognition to all the gold star mothers out there.  For additional information about the Indian River County, FL Gold Star moms chapter, visit: https://www.ircgoldstarmoms.org/Email Michelle at: MichDaleIRC@GoldStrMoms@gmail.comVisit https://www.goldstarmoms.com/ for the national directory. Dogs For Life, Vero Beach, FL - https://www.dogsforlifevb.org/Support the podcast message: https://www.patreon.com/INEEDBLUEVisit https://ineedblue.net/  for additional stories 

On this week's episode, Mandy talks to Michelle Dale.

Today I'm interviewing the Founder and CEO of Volley, Josh Little.  Josh's experience in sales and marketing at three Fortune 500 companies provided him with a strong foundation in leadership, storytelling, collaboration above all, communication. His newest company, Volley, was built upon that foundation. Volley helps teams communicate better and escape the problem of "Death by Meetings" by implementing asynchronous verbal conversations, which fill in the gap between text-based tools like Slack and video-chat apps like Zoom. Josh's work has been highlighted in TechCrunch, Mashable, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Forbes.  Let me know what you think.... Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, Freelance Writer, Sarah Park, President Meet Edgar, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder Chili Piper, Derek Andersen, CEO Startup Grind, Michelle Dale, CEO Virtual Miss Friday Stitcher   Google Podcast  iTunes  Spotify Please subscribe to the remote work life podcast and you'll learn how to: > get clarity on your career direction > master online and in-person job interviews > find unadvertised or hidden jobs > use LinkedIn to network with hiring managers > thrive in a remote work culture > stay connected and develop and support your remote teammates Let's connect: On Facebook   On LinkedIn   On Instagram  On YouTube

Today I'm interviewing one of my favourite guests of all time on the podcast, Elaine Podeldt. She is a freelance writer, editor and ghostwriter who has worked with publications including The Economist, Fortune, Money, Inc., CNBC, Crain's New York Business, Forbes and others.  If you're fed up with the corporate grind and want a guide to getting big results from a small business then stay tuned ... ... because Elaine is also author of the brand new book "Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies For Creating A High-Revenue Microbusiness" !  (AVAILABLE FROM FEBRUARY 15TH 2022) I recommend getting a copy if you're looking to create a business to change your life. And while you're at it pick up a copy of Elaine's other business book titled "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business". Let me know what you think.... Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, Freelance Writer, Sarah Park, President Meet Edgar, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder Chili Piper, Derek Andersen, CEO Startup Grind, Michelle Dale, CEO Virtual Miss Friday Stitcher   Google Podcast  iTunes  Spotify Please subscribe to the remote work life podcast and you'll learn how to: > get clarity on your career direction > master online and in-person job interviews > find unadvertised or hidden jobs > use LinkedIn to network with hiring managers > thrive in a remote work culture > stay connected and develop and support your remote teammates Let's connect: On Facebook   On LinkedIn   On Instagram  On YouTube

Today's guest is the CEO of Remote, Job van der Voort and during this episode, we talk about asynchronous work and answer key questions including: Why business leaders should care about adopting async work practices How they can approach and address an over-dependence upon meetings Let me know what you think.... Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, Freelance Writer, Sarah Park, President Meet Edgar, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder Chili Piper, Derek Andersen, CEO Startup Grind, Michelle Dale, CEO Virtual Miss Friday Stitcher   Google Podcast  iTunes  Spotify Please subscribe to the remote work life podcast and you'll learn how to: > get clarity on your career direction > master online and in-person job interviews > find unadvertised or hidden jobs > use LinkedIn to network with hiring managers > thrive in a remote work culture > stay connected and develop and support your remote teammates Let's connect: On Facebook   On LinkedIn   On Instagram  On YouTube

Michelle Dale is a well known name in the Virtual Assistant world. She is the founder of Virtual Miss Friday, an Online Business Consultancy and Academy with Built-In Virtual Assistant Services and the creator of 1nSourcing™ - a service that specializes in serving 6 and 7 figure business owners. She left the UK in 2005, at the age of 23 to pursue a dream of experiencing real freedom. She has grown a successful location independent online service and digital product business, traveling and living abroad full time, and raising 4 children. She now supports men and women around the world in cultivating their own professional and personal aspirations in the digital world.03:25 - Leaving the UK for Egypt 09:31 - Starting a VA business in 2005 12:23 - 1nSourcing - Staying connected with clients 21:51 - The Pledge - Minimizing and preventing mistakes 25:42 - Time management 32:33 - Charging by the hour 34:18 - VA Academy 41:00 - On finding your audience 47:40 - On pivoting during the pandemic  Virtual Miss Friday Website 1nSourcing and The Pledge Connect with Michelle!support@virtualmissfriday.com  FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTube

Today's guest is Corine Tan.  Corine is Co-Founder of Kona, the wellness platform for remote teams. Since January 2020, Corine has interviewed 550+ remote managers about their experiences and compiled their interviews in an extensive report (https://bit.ly/3hFcI5f). She writes and speaks regularly on emotional intelligence and empathetic remote leadership. Her work has been featured by Yahoo, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, Harvard Business School, Forbes, BuiltIn, and more. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, Freelance Writer, Sarah Park, President Meet Edgar, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder Chili Piper, Derek Andersen, CEO Startup Grind, Michelle Dale, CEO Virtual Miss Friday Stitcher   Google Podcast  iTunes  Spotify Please subscribe to the remote work life podcast and you'll learn how to: > get clarity on your career direction > master online and in-person job interviews > find unadvertised or hidden jobs > use LinkedIn to network with hiring managers > thrive in a remote work culture > stay connected and develop and support your remote teammates Let's connect: On Facebook   On LinkedIn   On Instagram  On YouTube

Sharon Koifman is obsessed with remote management. Over the past twenty years, he's built and run three fully remote companies. Sharon grew up in an entrepreneurial family and was heavily inspired by his father who first introduced Sharon to the idea of working remotely.  These days Sharon runs DistantJob, a unique recruitment agency geared specifically for finding full-time remote employees who work from all over the world. The key difference in his approach is that he wants to show how remote work benefits businesses. His book, Surviving Remote Work, reached number one bestseller status on Amazon. https://www.linkedin.com/company/distantjob-agency/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/distantj/ https://distantjob.com/  Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, Freelance Writer, Sarah Park, President Meet Edgar, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder Chili Piper, Derek Andersen, CEO Startup Grind, Michelle Dale, CEO Virtual Miss Friday Stitcher   Google Podcast  iTunes  Spotify Please subscribe to the remote work life podcast and you'll learn how to: > get clarity on your career direction > master online and in-person job interviews > find unadvertised or hidden jobs > use LinkedIn to network with hiring managers > thrive in a remote work culture > stay connected and develop and support your remote teammates Let's connect: On Facebook   On LinkedIn   On Instagram  On YouTube

Luke Szyrmer Founder of Align Remotely has managed or participated in remote only knowledge work teams for almost a decade. Most recently, he lead a program of approximately 30 distributed across 13 time zones and 8 different locations. Over the last 9 years, he has lead teams building software, running marketing and sales, and launched a bestselling book called Align Remotely. In many cases, with people he never met or spoke to in person. Now that everyone has been thrust into a similar situation, he is keen on helping other leaders come to grip with this pandemic, by sharing what has worked well for him in the past. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I'm an Employment Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today's Episode …  Today's guest is Victoria Bond CEO of Space HR. Space HR are an employee engagement agency - super charging business performance through highly engaged teams. "We've built an employee engagement survey platform that works via WhatsApp and is perfect to give everyone in a business a voice." And today we discuss why engagement of a remote team is critical to success and how to overcome the challenges of engagement in remote teams. Giving everyone in your team a voice. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I'm Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today's Episode …  Today's guest is Dee Coakley, Co-Founder & CEO @ Boundless - They're removing the barriers to scaling teams internationally, allowing companies to employ anyone, anywhere.   And I'll be asking: What are the Implications of employees working in another country short term?  What are the Implications of employees working in another country long term? What are the options for employing internationally? Boundless recently reached a major milestone and received  VC investment of > £2 million.  Click here to find out more  Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I'm Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today's Episode …  FROM THE ARCHIVE: In this episode, I share the complete conversation I had with John Eckman, Chief Executive Officer at 10up, a distributed digital agency with a focus on building great web publishing experiences on open source platforms, primarily WordPress. Listen in to learn how John has built a great distributed team and what the greatest challenges he and his team have faced along the way. Check here to review 10up's latest jobs https://10up.com/careers/  And check John's talk entitled 'Distributed, Not Disconnected' >> https://www.youtube.com/embed/PmqgK_yE_Co?start=7143&end=9210 Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I'm Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

Hello Stratford!Here is the final instalment of the Monsoon Estates Creative Writing Competition.Today we have a poem by Michelle Dale, entitled A Walk by the River, and a short story by Rachel Dealtry called Donna. These are the final 2 shortlisted entries in the competition, so afterwards I tell you the link where you can cast your vote for your favourite out of the 6 finalists. You have until next Thursday to vote and you can listen back to all the entries if you need to hear them again.Thanks again to everybody who entered, the judges, Hannah Young and you guys for listening.I hope you have enjoyed the series as much as I have.Enjoy!P.S. My next usual episode will be a bit later next week after the excitement of all this! So keep checking your podcast provider and socials to find out when it's out.

And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Recharge who are hiring right now check the link for more details... https://rechargepayments.com/careers/ I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.    

And On Today’s Episode …  If you're searching for your next remote role have thought about how you're going to find your next role?  In this episode, I'm going to share the most important skill you'll need to master in order to find a remote role. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  On today's show, I'm sharing a conversation on diversity in business that I had with the Managing Director of Good Talent, Leon Richards. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Pilar Orti Dir Virtual Not Distant and she shares some of her tips on the best attributes of remote managers. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  Another one from the archives: We’ve scoured the planet to bring you the very best location-independent leaders, not to mention the very best in remote businesses. Edgar is yet another example of a remote business that’s paving the way for people like you to work just the way they want. And Edgar President Sarah is another example of a Remote Hero who wants to help your career move forward. In this enlightening session, she shares her communication, marketing and hiring chops to help you to use your own communication and marketing skills to shine when making applications for your next opportunity. Social media is a key component of your online presence and Sarah will share tips on how to make a real impact so you’re ready when the inevitable happens - and recruiters and hiring managers review your profiles. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  IMHO Steli is one of the leading speakers out there right now! If you’re looking for an inspiring, invigorating and captivating coaching session then I’m pleased to say we have it right here.  Like it or not, deep down, you know that selling yourself is the key to unlock your next opportunity. Well, fortunately for you this Remote CEO and sales Hero will share expertise that helped him secure million dollar backing (to launch and scale his business) to help you sell yourself better.  So I urge you to subscribe and listen up, because this killer coaching session will help you strike a chord in meetings, interviews networking events or wherever! About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  Another one from the pre-covid archive:Are you trying to figure out what separates the good remote companies from the not so good? Or, are you wondering what’s it’s like to work for a fully remote business. Maybe you’re wondering which opportunities suit you and you’re not having success with your applications.  Remote Hero Darcy tells us how she made her dreams -of travelling while working - come true by positioning herself to transition into a remote career path. HINT: she didn’t use a job board. And she reveals some of the crucial tools - many remote companies use - that could help you stand out when applying for a remote position. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

Welcome back to another episode of Monetization Nation with Michelle Dale. Previously, we discussed how Michelle began an online business while working from home, traveling abroad, meeting her husband, and becoming a mother. We also discussed her business model with the different services and consulting she provides, tips on how to build connections, and suggestions for those starting YouTube videos. Today we will be focusing on the way that Michelle's digital business has evolved since COVID and the 12 strategies that helped her business to grow from zero revenue to $20,000 in one day. So for those wanting to start an online business with the freedom to live anywhere you want, this episode is for you.   From No Revenue to $20,000 in One Day When Michelle created her very first online course, she was earning around $20,000 per month just from services. After she launched this brand new program, she made $20,000 in one day! “I was spending the whole month with my team, working, and servicing clients to make $20,000. Then suddenly, I do this one product launch, and I make $20,000 in one day. It was a moment where I knew I had to evolve.”  Many of Michelle's courses use different types of recurring revenue, beginning with payment plans. It's more important to her that she has someone sign up for £200 a month recurring for two years than to call it good with one payment. This is a great way to set up courses because first of all, there is stability in knowing how much money will come in every month. Second, it's convenient for students taking the course because they can spread their payments out. “I think it helps build trust because I know at any time if they feel like they're not getting a good investment in my business, then they can cancel their payment. But, many people end up completing a full year or two of payments because they're getting the value from it. So for me, recurring is better,” Michelle said.  I agree with Michelle because this way we're not locking people into long-term contracts. They can get out any time they want! This forces us to keep the customers' best interest in mind and strive to keep them happy every month. It also forces us to elevate our services and not rely upon customers having to stay with us, but doing so because they choose to stay.  Here are strategies Michelle has taken to monetize her business, and tips that helped her generate $20,000 in one product launch:  Start with a “why.” She had a purpose to help, support, and walk others through starting or growing an online business. She did this by providing services to consult, mentor, and provide resources through the steps she took alone. Choose a niche & build an audience. Michelle chose to focus on services for clients involved with digital operations. This allowed her to build an audience of 500 email subscribers in 3 months by doing daily YouTube videos and creating blogs.  Offer a course for individuals to test. With a specific number of individuals, Michelle gave her course for free to accumulate feedback and testimonials.  It's all about value. If people feel they're getting the value out of what we're investing in, they will stay if it's possible for them.  Charge more for courses. Michelle took Yaro Starak's advice. Instead of offering her course for free, she saw the value in her products, provided that value, and charged $1,000 for her course.  Revise courses and create more. Michelle has since revised her courses and launched additional courses for others to choose from.  Be impartial. Michelle is very impartial in terms of people who come to her. If individuals go to her, want to work with her, and feel happy with her services, then she of course wants her customers to stay. However, if they're not happy, she would rather they invest somewhere else.  Don't build a business around fear. Many individuals can be afraid of losing clients or their competition. That is something we need to let go of. Michelle puts it like this: “If I believe in what I'm doing and I know it gets results for people, I don't want to cling on to people who don't feel they're getting results or a good investment from me.”  Make sure to coach and train the right kind of people. We need to make sure we are best for our clients regarding the niche, style, etc. Understand that we can't please everybody. “You want to provide a lot of value for the people who are going to derive the most value from you,” Michelle said.  Be our best every day. Show up and make sure that we're there for our customers. They need to be able to have access to us. Be present, be available, and provide good support so if customers need us, they have a place they can go to with questions or needs.  Be open. Michelle encourages opening our hearts to people so they can trust us and buy more from us. She gets a lot of repeat customers because of the care she provides to others, and this helps in building connections with them. Go the extra mile. Sometimes Michelle likes to do “one-off workshops,” “one-off coaching sessions,” and more. She has a lot of faithful customers who join or buy her offers because they feel that she cares. “And it's true, I do. I think a lot of that is missing from the digital world these days,” she said.  COVID: A Virtual Awakening The individuals Michelle is working with during COVID have had many different experiences working online. “Different people experiencing different situations have had very much to do with their mindset,” Michelle said. She has had virtual assistants who have seen this time as an opportunity, and they've been able to grow their business since. However, she's had other virtual assistants who saw this as the end of days, and their businesses had to shut down. This shows how much attitude actually does shape a business.  Michelle has found that this time has allowed her more opportunities and success. “I specifically had a vision for growing the consulting and program side of my business, and COVID has allowed me to do that,” she said. Many individuals are wanting to learn how to work remotely, so Michelle has begun focusing more on the marketing of her digital products. She has had to take a step back from servicing her clients, which has meant more opportunities for some of her virtual assistants. She said, “For me, it's not so much how COVID has affected my business, it's more about how COVID has allowed me to put changes in place which I wanted to do anyway.” Because Michelle has focused on monetization and building a recurring revenue early on in her career, she can now focus on things that have more meaning in her life. Before she began this switch, many individuals were contacting her with questions such as: How can you do what you do from abroad? How is it working with kids? How are you able to move around? Michelle took so much time answering these questions when she had the realization: “I'll create a digital program. I'll create a product where I can answer all these questions without having to answer everyone individually,” Michelle said, and she did just that.  Connect with Michelle If you enjoyed this interview and want to learn more about Michelle or connect with her, you can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/virtualmissfriday/, email her at any time to support@virtualmissfriday.com, or check out her website www.virtualmissfriday.com.  Key Takeaways Thank you so much Michelle for sharing your stories and knowledge with us today. Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode: Attitude can shape a business. COVID can allow for more opportunities that were not possible before. Evolving and innovating are okay.  Recurring revenue is beneficial for two reasons: First, there is stability in knowing how much money comes in every month. Second, it's convenient for students taking the course because they can spread their payments out. They can also cancel anytime so they don't feel locked in. There are many different types of recurring revenue. Which ones will best work for your business and niche? Have a certain number of individuals test your course. This will help you make adjustments where needed, and receive feedback and testimonials.  Be impartial. If you can't best help your clients, don't cling for them to stay. But if you can, do everything to go the extra mile for them such as providing them with unexpected things.  Don't build a business around fear of losing clients or the competition. If we believe in what we're doing and know it will provide a good investment for clients, don't fear.  Want to be a Better Digital Monetizer? Did you like today's episode? Then please follow these channels to receive free digital monetization content: Get a free Monetization Assessment of your business, subscribe to the free Monetization eMagazine, or follow the Monetization Blog at MonetizationNation.com. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.  Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter. Share Your Story  What stories can you share of businesses that survived and thrived during COVID? Please join our private Monetization Nation Facebook group and share your insights with other digital monetizers. Read at: https://monetizationnation.com/35-how-michelle-dale-grew-a-business-from-no-revenue-to-20000-in-a-day-with-an-online-course/

What would it be like to make a great living while traveling the world? Michelle is a digital nomad who has unlocked the secrets of this lifestyle by balancing work from home and traveling abroad at the same time. She is the founder of Virtual Miss Friday (an online business consultancy), Academy (a built-in virtual assistant service), and the creator of 1inSourcing, which is a service specializing in serving six and seven-figure business owners.  Michelle began her first business at the age of 24, after leaving England and feeling unfulfilled with the typical career ladder. She landed in Egypt and not only found great success working online, but met her husband, became a mother, and pursued dreams she had of experiencing real freedom. She provides online training programs for freelancers and virtual assistants, and she now supports men and women to reach their professional and personal aspirations with the freedom of a digital business.  “I think the biggest thing for anyone if you really want to succeed, is to get very clear on why you must succeed. Build everything from there, and know that there is no such thing as failure unless you give up. So, keep going,” Michelle said. As I spoke with this successful woman, she shared with me her story, the services and programs she provides, how she connects with customers, and tips on how to create successful YouTube videos.  The Start of a New Beginning Michelle was not happy working long hours, stuck in a typical work-life, and doing it all so young after leaving school at the age of sixteen. After returning home from work one night, she approached her front door that had been torn off the hinges, walked inside her home, and discovered that everything was gone including her birth certificate, utility bills, and more. As if a sign told Michelle that nothing was keeping her in England, she looked down at the ground to find her passport.  “The only thing that I had left was something that would allow me to travel. The next day, I walked into work and told everybody at work what happened. I said, ‘I'm quitting my job!' I put my house on the market to sell it, and I went to the travel agent to book a one-way ticket to Egypt, which was exactly three months later. I arrived in Egypt and never looked back,” Michelle said.  A Business Model of Services & Consulting  After many changes and at the age of 24, Michelle began her own business. She wanted to provide services to help entrepreneurs, individuals who wanted to work from home, and those starting or growing their own businesses. She also wanted to advise and consult individuals with the same tools that she learned on her own. “I wanted to give others the support they need without the restrictions of having to hire employees. I know what it's like starting a business, and if you don't have someone there helping you, giving you advice, or someone to bounce ideas off of, it can be quite stressful. So, I wanted to be somebody that not only understood a client's business or what they needed, but I wanted to help them grow, evolve, and pivot if they needed to,” said Michelle.  Her business model includes one person, either Michelle or someone she trains, which could be one of her 10-15 virtual assistants on her team, and they work to assist, support, take care of the details, or guide the client through their goals. This model provides the client with the personal service that they need. Michelle's services are focused entirely on digital operations, so she helps clients with different digital types of businesses or services, such as consulting or coaching, selling digital programs, and more. “I've worked completely online, so I know a lot about this kind of environment as well as the challenges that people face working online,” Michelle said.  Digital Courses for Virtual Assistants, Freelancers, & Online Business Startups Michelle originally set up a free course to help others start their own online business. “It was what I basically did, from start to finish. It was how to put yourself online, start getting clients, working with clients, and getting recurring income,” she said. Initially, she wanted to offer her courses for free, but when she researched Yaro Starak's methods on his BlogMastermind program, she decided to trust him and take his advice, which has helped lead her to where she is today. She began with a blog and daily YouTube videos, and she received more than 500 subscribers in three months!  Michelle contacted her email subscribers with an invitation to apply to be one of seven people who could receive her course for free. Thirty-five individuals filled out the application. She picked seven individuals to try the course for free. For those who weren't chosen, she offered the course for $1,000, and she was surprised at how many people purchased the course. That specific course, which was created in 2010, has evolved since then, and Michelle has since released several other courses. Her courses range from a small course for freelancers, 1nSourcing for those starting or growing their own business, workshops, help with marketing and coaching, and support for virtual assistants.  Building Connections with Customers I asked Michelle if she could share some of her secrets and tips in building connections with customers. Here is what she suggested:  Always over-deliver. We need to do what we say we're going to do, and then do a little bit more.  Be honest. It is really important from the beginning that our courses, programs, and anything we offer are not just hyped up. Make sure that people are going to get what they pay for, what they see, and what they're looking to buy.  Be there for customers. We need to give people avenues to us. It doesn't necessarily have to be to us as an individual, but it has to be something that we're responsible for, such as a customer support team, personal assistant, a community manager of a Facebook group, etc. People need someone they can rely on in order to get a response.  Always do unexpected things for customers. Throw in unexpected things, specifically when it comes to customer support. For example, if a customer is struggling with something, and Michelle thinks she has a product that will help them, she will give her customer the product and say, “Go through this £47 product. If you feel it helps you and feel like paying for it, then go for it. If not, don't worry. It's yours.” Michelle likes to make sure that her customers feel very taken care of. It involves relationship building and a lot of listening.  Using Social Media “Whenever a new social media platform came out, I would look at it as though it was going to change my business and make things easier for me to connect with more people,” Michelle said. Michelle was one of the first people on Twitter. She now has more than 50,000 followers. She loves the ease and quickness of getting her messages out there, and it's been one of the primary ways that she markets her business now. YouTube Videos Here are some tips that Michelle suggests when creating our own YouTube videos:  Think about topics and become an expert on each. What do you want to work with? Draft out some topics. Know as much as you should as if a friend were going to ask you questions on the topic.  Don't plan things out too much. Don't feel as though it's necessary to script things out. If so, we tend to come across as fake or false. It helps to create bullet points under each topic. Let things flow as though you're having lunch with those you're speaking with.  Don't think: “Oh no! Millions of people are going to see this!” Michelle used to be very camera shy, but she knew what had to be done in creating YouTube videos. “Pretend the camera is your friend. I would look back at questions people sent me from emails, and then I would sit there and talk on video as if they had asked me that question,” Michelle said. Then she would pretend to sit in front of them, explain the answer back, and it became her best strategy.  It doesn't matter how long the video should be. What matters is getting to the point where you've said all that you can say about the topic. Michelle doesn't like fluff, but she also doesn't like leaving out too many details. From a marketing perspective, she explained that shorter videos with more punch probably get the most followers and subscribers. People like quick takeaways because life is busy. “But, I think it depends on the topic and what you're talking about,” she said. Connect with Michelle If you enjoyed this interview and want to learn more about Michelle or connect with her, you can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/virtualmissfriday/, email her at any time to support@virtualmissfriday.com, or check out her website www.virtualmissfriday.com.  Key Takeaways Thank you so much Michelle for sharing your stories and knowledge with us today. Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode: It is possible to balance work and traveling by growing and monetizing a digital business. Be clear with why you must succeed, and then build everything from there. Understand that there is no such thing as failure.  Don't give your courses away for free. Create value through products. Always over-deliver for customers. Do what you say you're going to do, and then do a little bit more.  Be honest with customers and make sure that they get what they pay for.  Always be available to customers in some way, whether that be through customer support, a Facebook group, a personal assistant, etc. Make sure that they always have a way to receive your help.  When doing YouTube videos, become an expert on the topics you talk about. Don't plan things out too much, but come up with a list of bullet points and let things flow. Imagine talking to a friend and having a conversation with them. The length of each video depends on the topic, don't add fluff but provide enough detail.  Want to be a Better Digital Monetizer? Did you like today's episode? Then please follow these channels to receive free digital monetization content: Get a free Monetization Assessment of your business Subscribe to the free Monetization eMagazine. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.  Connect with Nathan Gwilliam on Linkedin.  Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter. Share Your Story  Would you ever want to be a digital nomad, traveling the world while making a great living? Please join our private Monetization Nation Facebook group and share your insights with other digital monetizers. Read at: https://monetizationnation.com/34-how-michelle-dale-built-a-business-that-allows-her-to-travel-the-world-while-making-a-great-living/

And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Employees and entrepreneurs can learn a lot from business leaders and CEOs.  Today I'm featuring James Haigh , Director of We Are Sweet and he reveals his mindset and thought process in setting up his remote business. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  From The Pre-Covid Archive: Today I'm featuring another interview from the Remote Work Life Summit (2018) featuring Tasia Duske CEO Museum Hack and she shares her best advice on presenting yourself in an interesting way. Have you ever wondered how to speak so that your audience sits up and pays attention to your meetings and interviews? In that case you need to listen to Tasia’s phenomenal contribution to the Remote Work-Life Summit (2018). She’s a bonafide Remote CEO Hero who’s had a meteoric rise to helm of Museum Hack, a “renegade tour company that is spreading the good word: Museums Are F***ing Awesome!” Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  NEW SHOW on the Remote Work Life Podcast: This is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Baremetrics... I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.    

And On Today’s Episode …  Today I'm featuring an interview from the Remote Work Life Summit (2018) featuring Ben Congleton CEO Olark and he shares his philosophy and perspective on the importance of human to human connection to build a remote team. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  Today I'm featuring an interview from the Remote Work Life Summit (2018) featuring David Abraham CEO Out Post Asia and he shares his knowledge and experience of building your career as a Digital Nomad (Recorded pre-Covid). Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  Today I'm featuring Alex Denning, CEO of Ellipsis Marketing (a specialist WordPress Marketing Agency) and he shares his best advice on keeping laser focussed for maximum productivity. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  Today I'm featuring Founder of RoRemote, Rowena Hennigan to talk about the important topi of wellbeing for remote workers. Apart from being an Author, Educator and Founder Rowena says: "I have developed University accredited courses in Remote Work, blending industry and academic knowledge in a unique way" She's also a highly regarded keynote speaker (both virtual and in person) and experienced corporate trainer and a published academic writer involved in various global and regional initiatives related to Remote Work. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Greg Caplan, former CEO of Remote Year and he shares some of the familiar tools he uses personally and with his teams. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  Recorded pre covid Today I'm featuring entrepreneur and marketing expert Brian Lemmerman who shares tips on how he approaches marketing and lead generation. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Dipesh Pattni CEO of GravitasQ and he shares his unusual method of boosting creativity and recharging his batteries. Let me know what you think. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  I'm joined by Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications and Workplace Wellness Insider. Diane has 25 years of experience in workplace communications and wellness and in this episode, we talk about top wellness trends to look out for in 2021. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.  

And On Today’s Episode …  NEW SHOW on the Remote Work Life Podcast: This is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Toptal... I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching. About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.    

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  I want to share a few tips on my self-care habits. Check out a related 'burnout / self-care' post I published on Linkedin click here to read it And here's a link to the profile of experienced remote work and wellness professional, Rowena Henningan  Let me know what you think.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Tasia Duske CEO of Museum Hack and I chose an interesting segment of our conversation in which she shares how she remains productive through the working week. Let me know what you think.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  We’re spoiled with the presence of yet another Remote CEO rockstar in Derek Andersen who is at the helm of a successful business that’s driven by values and a mission that focuses on community and building friendships. Communities, friendships and networks are so important for you to grow your location-independent career and Derek shares his insights on how to find and grow your tribes so that you can optimise your search for remote opportunities.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Ben Congleton (CEO of Olark) and I chose an interesting segment of our conversation in which he shares how his team enhances candidate experience in the hiring process. Let me know what you think.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  On today's show, I host a very important guest called Dr. Karthik Rahman (also known as Dr. K) who helps high achieving professionals and entrepreneurs who suffer from constant stress. Dr K can help you end your burnout so that you can reclaim your energy and passion for life so checkout his website and social media details: Website: https://drkarthikramanan.com Emotional Health Workshop schedule: https://emotionalhealthworkshops.com Social Media: YouTube: https://youtube.com/drkarthikramanan Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr.karthikramanan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarthikramanan/ Facebook (Emotional Health Warriors group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/emotionalhealthwarriors

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  Steve is a family man (with 4 kids) who’s skilfully and gradually crafted his lifestyle and built a successful marketing career and business that employs 70+ people throughout the world… That’s why we think he’s a Remote CEO Hero. And if you’re serious about building your own career or if you want to find out how he did it and hear his biggest do’s and don’ts for career generalists wanting to build their career, tune in to his session.

About the podcast and community  Welcome to the Remote Work Life Podcast, where real-world remote work CEOs and leaders talk about how they hire, network, collaborate and thrive. Join me and more than 5000 followers in customer success, marketing, product and engineering to learn skills you need to work online from anywhere. I am your Host, Alex Wilson-Campbell - I’m Interview Coach and Tech Recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career AND uncover hidden jobs through one-to-one and group coaching.   And On Today’s Episode …  This is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching.

What if you could successfully balance a thriving seven-figure business, a bustling family life, and a passion for travel, all while working remotely? In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Michelle Dale, the visionary CEO of Virtual Miss Friday, who has done just that. Michelle generously shares her transformative journey from a virtual assistant to a leader in consulting for startups and SMEs. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability and strategic planning in achieving a harmonious work-life balance.You'll gain insights on how to tailor your daily tasks to align with personal goals and lifestyle changes, regardless of how busy or unpredictable life becomes. Michelle's practical tips and empowering mindset will help you see that no challenge is insurmountable, whether you have six kids, a demanding career, or an urge to travel. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone striving to make their work fit around their life, rather than the other way around. Tune in and get ready to rethink what's possible in your own remote work journey!Refer a Remote Work Expert As a Guest On The ShowClick here remoteworklife.io to subscribe to my free newsletter Connect on LinkedIn

Refer a Remote Work Expert As a Guest On The ShowEver wondered what it takes to leave a secure job and mortgage behind and buy a one-way ticket to Egypt? Join us as we explore the captivating journey of Michelle Dale, the visionary CEO and founder of Virtual Miss Friday. Michelle's daring move led her not only to personal clarity but also to the creation of a thriving virtual assistant business that perfectly aligns with her lifestyle and passions. Her incredible story not only inspired my own leap from recruitment to marketing but also serves as a beacon for anyone seeking fulfillment and alignment in their careers.Tune in to hear Michelle's candid reflections on the pressures and doubts that accompanied her drastic career shift. Despite climbing the corporate ladder, she found that true happiness was missing and decided to pursue a path that genuinely resonated with her values. We delve into broader issues of workplace satisfaction, sharing startling research that only a small fraction of people find real joy in their work. Michelle's experience underscores the importance of aligning one's career with personal values and passions, offering a blueprint for creating a business and lifestyle that positively impacts both oneself and others.Michelle also shares practical strategies for building a flexible, remote business model that can adapt to life changes. From starting as a personal assistant in Egypt to expanding into social media marketing and website design, her journey is filled with invaluable lessons on embracing challenges, continuous learning, and maintaining a positive attitude. Listen in to discover how she balances her thriving business with family life, adapts her business model to accommodate lifestyle changes, and implements innovative outsourcing strategies. Whether you're contemplating a career change or seeking a better work-life balance, this episode provides a treasure trove of insights.Click here remoteworklife.io to subscribe to my free newsletter Connect on LinkedIn

Michelle Dale is the founder of Virtual Miss Friday, an online business consultancy and academy with built-in virtual assistant services. She is also the creator of Insourcing, a service that helps 6 to 7 figure entrepreneurs to organize, monetize and cultivate their online businesses. Through the academy, she offers a range of training programmes and courses for virtual assistants and digital nomads.   Michelle built her business while travelling through 6 countries and has expanded Virtual Miss Friday into multi-6 figure, multi-VA team supporting a global client base.  Travelling the world  Michelle has been on the road travelling globally since 2005. In 2005, Facebook and social media were not invented and there were very few people offering services online. She left the UK to travel the world and she thought to herself that there must be something she could do online to earn a living in such a way that she could keep travelling. Eventually, she discovered that she could provide VA services online which is what she did.  Current base  She is currently based in Greece, on the island of Crete, where she spends most of her time during the summer months after which she travels in the winter. She goes back to England on Christmas and then takes her kids off so they can travel for a few months after which they return during the summer.  Corporate role  She was in banking for a long time. She left school at 16, so she did any work she could do to make ends meet. At age 17, she landed a job in a bank and by the time she was leaving the UK at age 23, she was working as a para-planner and office manager in a mortgage and financial administration firm.  Core revenue streams  She makes money from services she provides to clients including consulting services, VA services, and online-oriented training courses. She also sells products, training programs and does a lot of coaching. She is currently trying to focus more on her programs and courses. She has a membership site as well, which generates income for her through membership fees. This is her primary income source.  Starting out in business  When she started out, her house in the UK was broken into and the thieves took everything except her passport. Michelle took that as a sign and so she decided to start travelling. She immediately quit her job, sold her house, booked a one way ticket and left.  She then did some research online, came across virtual systems and started the business. She also contacted her friends to get people and resources that would enable her to test the services before she started getting paying clients.  She then started taking paying clients for services like customer support, administrative support, and personal assistance. From there, she later branched out into website design, and when social media was created, she started offering social media marketing. Michelle didn't have any skills in website design but she self-taught herself  HTML code and Dreamweaver so she could build her own site and it worked out so well that people started asking her to do websites for them.  Identifying what to do  She had a criterion of things that she absolutely had to have fit into her business and one was that it had to be a business she could do on the internet so she could work while travelling. She also wanted a business that wouldn't require her to commit to specific times. The criteria included many other things which she wanted in a business. She then researched online about working online and she came across many different online businesses including ecommerce. She had tried selling things on eBay but she wanted to use her skills in what she was doing, and enjoy it. That's how she settled on administrative and customer support, and personal assistance services.  Knowing it would work  She didn't know for sure but she had no other option but to make it work because it was all she had.  Tip: You have to have enough pain or passion

I'm Michelle Dale and welcome to The Virtual Assistant Show, where virtual assistants from around the world supply the questions, and I provide the answers. In this episode I'll be answering the question, how did you get started as a virtual assistant?

On today's episode I had the opportunity to interview Michelle Dale who is the owner of Virtual Miss Friday, a platform used to serve clients all over the globe with virtual assistants for their businesses. I've been intrigued by the idea of using Virtual Assistants ever since hearing about them from Pat Flynn's Podcast with [...] The post Utilizing Virtual Assistants Around The Globe With Michelle Dale – Ep. 47 appeared first on Voices Of Marketing.