The trailer for my new podcast is available now! Listen here: https://www.sharonnissen.com/blog/trailer  Not Your Basic Podcast Manager is a business and marketing podcast with short and sweet episodes to help freelance podcast managers around the world learn new skills and strategies for producing, marketing, and managing podcasts for clients.  Host Sharon Nissen brings you mindset tips, technical how-to's, podcast news, marketing strategies for finding clients, and behind-the-scenes looks at her own business to inspire you to take your podcasting business to new heights! She's sharing everything she's learned after spending 5 years as a virtual assistant, podcast manager, and coach.

The trailer for my new podcast is available now! Listen here: <a href="https://www.sharonnissen.com/blog/trailer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sharonnissen.com/blog/trailer</a>  Not Your Basic Podcast Manager is a business and marketing podcast with short and sweet episodes to help freelance podcast managers around the world learn new skills and strategies for producing, marketing, and managing podcasts for clients. Host Sharon Nissen brings you mindset tips, technical how-to's, podcast news, marketing strategies for finding clients, and behind-the-scenes looks at her own business to inspire you to take your podcasting business to new heights! She's sharing everything she's learned after spending 5 years as a virtual assistant, podcast manager, and coach.

Personal Update and Big Announcement

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 7 most important lessons she learned from coaching virtual assistants this year. Tune in to hear:  Ways to increase your income, build relationships and maintain productivity What to do if you’re unsure if a certain niche or specialty is right for you How to avoid making decisions that aren’t in alignment with your goals  Want to access more coaching like you heard on today’s episode? Join us in The Support Squad Membership.  It’s an ongoing support system for building a profitable service-based business! Launch your business, set up your systems, find your niche, and scale using the guest expert masterclass, templates &amp; guides, and live group coaching inside.  This is NOT just another “Launch Your VA Business” program that gives you some of the basics, and then churns you out before you even get started.   It’s a place where you can go to navigate all the twists and turns that entrepreneurship throws at you...  ….so that you can build a long-lasting business that makes you happy (and makes you money!) Enrollment closes on December 31 and won’t be opening again until the end of the year, so you need to act fast!  Your new Squad is waiting for you inside!  Click here to learn more and join us now.

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 7 most important lessons she learned from coaching virtual assistants this year. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>Ways to increase your income, build relationships and maintain productivity</li> <li>What to do if you’re unsure if a certain niche or specialty is right for you</li> <li>How to avoid making decisions that aren’t in alignment with your goals</li> </ul> Want to access more coaching like you heard on today’s episode? Join us in <a href="http://email.c.kajabimail.net/c/eJwVjstuwjAQRb8m3lSyPGPix8KLFojEuh-AnHhQhsaQxg5R_75BursjnXNTaNuUesEBFYLyygIqAyBBflnr9PF87NB0J-9Nc1CD_In32HOOPMkHVTGGAzmw4AdAZ3qlb14nfQObPAFZUkZMYax1Lo3-bLDbt22brCOVdZ6fSy2_a0xyeOadZMo9LWXkWdC7cE008YuWvyunoJ221rcGjVhCTJkf-58XxVK41LdAxlXU8M2VPi6nBrWz2uE_dNREcQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Support Squad Membership</a>.  It’s an ongoing support system for building a profitable service-based business! Launch your business, set up your systems, find your niche, and scale using the guest expert masterclass, templates &amp; guides, and live group coaching inside.  This is NOT just another “Launch Your VA Business” program that gives you some of the basics, and then churns you out before you even get started.   It’s a place where you can go to navigate all the twists and turns that entrepreneurship throws at you...  ….so that you can build a long-lasting business that makes you happy (and makes you money!) Enrollment closes on December 31 and won’t be opening again until the end of the year, so you need to act fast!  Your new Squad is waiting for you inside! <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to learn more and join us now.</a>

Ep. 122 7 Lessons I Learned from Coaching Virtual Assistants in 2021

Craig Cannings

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with freelancing expert Craig Cannings about how to identify your ideal client and strategies for standing out from other freelancers. Tune in to hear:  A simple formula for determining who your ideal client is Strategic ways to stand out and connect with others The top 5 sources for finding high-quality clients and referrals  Connect with Craig:  Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook FREE GIFT: The Freelance Start-Up Guide Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen: The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more! The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts. &gt;&gt; CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with freelancing expert Craig Cannings about how to identify your ideal client and strategies for standing out from other freelancers. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>A simple formula for determining who your ideal client is</li> <li>Strategic ways to stand out and connect with others</li> <li>The top 5 sources for finding high-quality clients and referrals</li> </ul> Connect with Craig:  <a href="https://www.freelanceu.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myfreelanceu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/imcraigcannings" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/freelanceuniversity" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/freelanceu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.freelanceu.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FREE GIFT: The Freelance Start-Up Guide</a> Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen: The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more! The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts. <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP</a>

Ep. 121 How to Find Your Ideal Client with Craig Cannings

Sagan Morrow

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with anti-hustle Productivity Strategist Sagan Morrow about how to up your productivity without sacrificing your unique needs and lifestyle. Tune in to hear:  Common mistakes that virtual assistants make when structuring their businesses The importance of having a burnout prevention plan and how to create one How to boost your productivity and create more abundance by hustling less  Connect with Sagan: Website | Instagram | Twitter Free Solopreneur Archetype Training | Free Productivity Training   Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen: The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more! The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts. &gt;&gt; CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with anti-hustle Productivity Strategist Sagan Morrow about how to up your productivity without sacrificing your unique needs and lifestyle. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>Common mistakes that virtual assistants make when structuring their businesses</li> <li>The importance of having a burnout prevention plan and how to create one</li> <li>How to boost your productivity and create more abundance by hustling less</li> </ul> Connect with Sagan: <a href="https://saganmorrow.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saganlives/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/saganlives" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://saganmorrow.lpages.co/whats-your-solopreneur-archetype/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Solopreneur Archetype Training</a> | <a href="https://saganmorrow.lpages.co/3-steps-to-10x-productivity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Productivity Training</a> Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen: The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more! The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts. <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP</a>

Ep. 120 How to Create Custom Productivity Practices for Your Business with Sagan Morrow

Kristy Yoder

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with virtual assistant agency owner Kristy Yoder about how to delegate to scale your business. Tune in to hear:  The importance of delegating effectively in all areas of your life Why you might be feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business How to decide what you should do yourself and what you should delegate    Connect with Kristy:  Website | Instagram | Smart VAs Instagram  Free Gift: Smart Delegation E-book   Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen: The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more! The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts. &gt;&gt; CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with virtual assistant agency owner Kristy Yoder about how to delegate to scale your business. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>The importance of delegating effectively in all areas of your life</li> <li>Why you might be feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business</li> <li>How to decide what you should do yourself and what you should delegate</li> </ul>   Connect with Kristy:  <a href="http://smartvirtualassistants.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristyabbyyoder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smartvirtualassistants/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart VAs Instagram </a> <a href="https://smartvirtualassistants.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Gift: Smart Delegation E-book</a> Want to fast-track your business growth in 2022 and reach your big, beautiful goals? I have something to help you make it happen: The Support Squad Membership is a monthly membership community for service providers at all levels of business-building - featuring in-depth training from guest experts, live group coaching calls, an epic resource + template library, client matchmaking, and more! The doors are opening for new enrollments in late December 2021. Add your name to the waitlist to be first in line for special discounts. <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/membership" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE SUPPORT SQUAD MEMBERSHIP</a>

Ep. 119 Delegate to Scale Your Business with Kristy Yoder

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pauline Mulabay about how worthiness can affect your sales and why self development is so important for entrepreneurs.   Tune in to hear:  The importance of creating a mission and vision statement for your business The difference between your self-worth and the work that you do How to stop taking rejection personally and find a support system    Connect with Pauline:  Website | Instagram  FREE Gift: Business Resource Library   Last chance to save $200 on Podcast Magic! Introductory Pricing ends tomorrow. ✨Podcast Magic✨ is a go-at-your-own-pace course for virtual assistants who want to become expert podcast pros, including all the tools, tutorials, and systems you need to get started. It’s a place for you to learn the ins &amp; outs of podcast management to attract high-paying clients - without the guesswork or imposter syndrome.And based on popular demand, I’ve added an extended payment plan to make it more accessible than ever! The extended payment plan &amp; introductory pricing (save $200!) expires tonight, so you’ll need to act fast. &gt;&gt; Click here to learn more about Podcast Magic and enroll today!

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pauline Mulabay about how worthiness can affect your sales and why self development is so important for entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>The importance of creating a mission and vision statement for your business</li> <li>The difference between your self-worth and the work that you do</li> <li>How to stop taking rejection personally and find a support system</li> </ul>   Connect with Pauline:  <a href="https://helpmepauline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ceopaulinemalubay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/pmc-resource-library" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Gift: Business Resource Library</a> Last chance to save $200 on Podcast Magic! Introductory Pricing ends tomorrow. ✨<a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcastmagic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Magic</a>✨ is a go-at-your-own-pace course for virtual assistants who want to become expert podcast pros, including all the tools, tutorials, and systems you need to get started. It’s a place for you to learn the ins &amp; outs of podcast management to attract high-paying clients - without the guesswork or imposter syndrome.And based on popular demand, I’ve added an extended payment plan to make it more accessible than ever! The extended payment plan &amp; introductory pricing (save $200!) expires tonight, so you’ll need to act fast. <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcastmagic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to learn more about Podcast Magic and enroll today!</a>

Ep. 118 How Your Sense of Self-Worth is Impacting Your Sales with Pauline Mulabay

Meagan Williamson

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pinterest Strategist Meagan Williamson about how to add Pinterest services to your virtual assistant business. Tune in to hear:  How to get started with Pinterest Management and decide if it's right for you The many different types of offers you can create and how to price them Why it's the perfect way to attract higher quality clients and scale with ease    Pro tip: Pinterest and podcasting go together like peanut butter and jelly! If you’re already rocking some great Pinterest skills, adding podcasting to the mix could elevate your business in a whole new way! ✨Podcast Magic✨ is a go-at-your-own-pace course for virtual assistants who want to become expert podcast pros, including all the tools, tutorials, and systems you need to get started. It’s a place for you to learn the ins &amp; outs of podcast management to attract high-paying clients - without the guesswork or imposter syndrome. And based on popular demand, I’ve added an extended payment plan to make it more accessible than ever! The extended payment plan &amp; introductory pricing (save $200!) expires on November 17, so you’ll need to act fast. &gt;&gt; Click here to learn more about Podcast Magic and enroll today!

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with Pinterest Strategist Meagan Williamson about how to add Pinterest services to your virtual assistant business. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>How to get started with Pinterest Management and decide if it's right for you</li> <li>The many different types of offers you can create and how to price them</li> <li>Why it's the perfect way to attract higher quality clients and scale with ease</li> </ul> Pro tip: Pinterest and podcasting go together like peanut butter and jelly! If you’re already rocking some great Pinterest skills, adding podcasting to the mix could elevate your business in a whole new way! ✨<a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcastmagic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Magic</a>✨ is a go-at-your-own-pace course for virtual assistants who want to become expert podcast pros, including all the tools, tutorials, and systems you need to get started. It’s a place for you to learn the ins &amp; outs of podcast management to attract high-paying clients - without the guesswork or imposter syndrome. And based on popular demand, I’ve added an extended payment plan to make it more accessible than ever! The extended payment plan &amp; introductory pricing (save $200!) expires on November 17, so you’ll need to act fast. <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcastmagic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to learn more about Podcast Magic and enroll today!</a>

Ep. 117 How to Start Integrating Pinterest as a Service Offer with Meagan Williamson

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing 4 common myths about becoming a podcast manager.  Tune in to hear:   Why I don’t believe in competition, especially in the podcast world How to get started as a podcast manager even if you don’t have experience The beauty of crafting a stress-free podcasting experience for yourself and your clients  Time Sensitive: Free workshop for aspiring podcast pros TOMORROW! Want to learn how to stand out in the podcasting world, wow your clients, and create stellar systems that allow you to scale your podcast business? Join me TOMORROW for my free live workshop. Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro. I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.  Join me to learn:  How to find your podcasting “special sauce” How to take a leadership role with clients My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production  If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this. This LIVE workshop is happening TOMORROW at 12 pm CST (my birthday!) Click here to save your seat.

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing 4 common myths about becoming a podcast manager.  Tune in to hear:  <ul> <li>Why I don’t believe in competition, especially in the podcast world</li> <li>How to get started as a podcast manager even if you don’t have experience</li> <li>The beauty of crafting a stress-free podcasting experience for yourself and your clients</li> </ul> Time Sensitive: Free workshop for aspiring podcast pros TOMORROW! Want to learn how to stand out in the podcasting world, wow your clients, and create stellar systems that allow you to scale your podcast business? Join me TOMORROW for my free live workshop. <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/notyourbasicpodcastmanager" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro</a>. I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.  Join me to learn: <ul> <li>How to find your podcasting “special sauce”</li> <li>How to take a leadership role with clients</li> <li>My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content</li> <li>Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production</li> </ul> If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this. This LIVE workshop is happening TOMORROW at 12 pm CST (my birthday!) <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/notyourbasicpodcastmanager" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to save your seat.</a>

Ep. 115 4 Common Myths About Podcast Management

Unicorn VAs

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing why being a multi-talented Unicorn VA can lead to burn-out if you don’t specialize your business. Tune in to hear:  The biggest problem with being a unicorn VA Why you're not consistently hitting your income goals How to truly become your own boss  I finally found an outlet for all of my unicorn gifts by specializing in podcast management. And in my upcoming live workshop, I’m going to show you how I became a valuable asset to my clients and transformed my own business. The workshop is called  Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro and inside I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.  Join me to learn   How to find your podcasting “special sauce” How to take a leadership role with clients My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production  If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this. This LIVE workshop is happening on October 27 (my birthday!)  Click here to register now.

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing why being a multi-talented Unicorn VA can lead to burn-out if you don’t specialize your business. Tune in to hear: <ul> <li>The biggest problem with being a unicorn VA</li> <li>Why you're not consistently hitting your income goals</li> <li>How to truly become your own boss</li> </ul> I finally found an outlet for all of my unicorn gifts by specializing in podcast management. And in my upcoming live workshop, I’m going to show you how I became a valuable asset to my clients and transformed my own business. The workshop is called <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/notyourbasicpodcastmanager" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro</a> and inside I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.  Join me to learn  <ul> <li>How to find your podcasting “special sauce”</li> <li>How to take a leadership role with clients</li> <li>My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content</li> <li>Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production</li> </ul> If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this. This LIVE workshop is happening on October 27 (my birthday!) <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/notyourbasicpodcastmanager" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to register now.</a>

Ep. 114 Why Unicorn VAs Burn Out and Don't Hit Income Goals

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how she transitioned from general virtual assistant to podcast manager and how it helped her earn more and find clients. Tune in to hear:   Why I chose podcast management as my niche How niching to podcast management led to more referrals and higher-quality clients The most important thing that podcast changed about my business  Because of the transformation I saw in my business when I niched to podcast management, I’m ready to share all of my secrets with service providers who are also interested in becoming podcast managers. And if you know anything about me, you’ll know that I’m pretty extra and I expect the folks I mentor to become the best of the best. That’s why I’m excited to announce a new live workshop on October 27 (my birthday!) The workshop is called Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro and inside I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.  Join me to learn   How to find your podcasting “special sauce” How to take a leadership role with clients My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production  If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this! Click here to save your seat! 

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is sharing how she transitioned from general virtual assistant to podcast manager and how it helped her earn more and find clients. Tune in to hear:  <ul> <li>Why I chose podcast management as my niche</li> <li>How niching to podcast management led to more referrals and higher-quality clients</li> <li>The most important thing that podcast changed about my business</li> </ul> Because of the transformation I saw in my business when I niched to podcast management, I’m ready to share all of my secrets with service providers who are also interested in becoming podcast managers. And if you know anything about me, you’ll know that I’m pretty extra and I expect the folks I mentor to become the best of the best. That’s why I’m excited to announce a new live workshop on October 27 (my birthday!) The workshop is called <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/notyourbasicpodcastmanager" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Not Your Basic Podcast Manager: 4 Steps to Becoming a Profitable, In-Demand Podcast Pro</a> and inside I’ll be teaching you what it takes to stand out from the rest as a podcast manager.  Join me to learn  <ul> <li>How to find your podcasting “special sauce”</li> <li>How to take a leadership role with clients</li> <li>My process for helping clients create a strategic and intentional plan for podcast content</li> <li>Secrets behind building streamlined systems for production</li> </ul> If you’ve been thinking about getting started with podcasting or wanting to take your current podcasting skills to the next level, you won’t want to miss this! <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/notyourbasicpodcastmanager" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to save your seat! </a>

Ep. 113 How Niching to Podcast Management Changed My Entire Business

You’re listening to the Support Squad podcast, where virtual assistants come to share their best business tools and tips.Virtual assistant for life coaches, Sharon Nissen, created the Support Squad with a firm belief in community over competition. Whether you’re a new virtual assistant looking for advice on how to get started OR an established virtual assistant looking to expand your skills and invite even more abundance into your career, you’re in the right place.Working at home doesn’t have to be lonely! We’re in this together.

Sharon has such an amazing and kind energy, and you can feel it through this podcast. She gives such simple and useful tips for running your own business. It’s definitely worth your time!

Love this podcast

Thanks for sharing your story, you never know who you have touched. Happy New Year!!

Such a humbling story!!

You’re listening to the Support Squad podcast, where virtual assistants come to share their best business tools and tips. Virtual assistant for life coaches, Sharon Nissen, created the Support Squad with a firm belief in community over competition. Whether you’re a new virtual assistant looking for advice on how to get started OR an established virtual assistant looking to expand your skills and invite even more abundance into your career, you’re in the right place. Working at home doesn’t have to be lonely! We’re in this together.

The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants

Brandi Mowles

Find virtual assistant clients on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is an under-utilized and highly effective platform for service providers like virtual assistants. Listen to this episode of The Support Squad Podcast with Sharon Nissen to hear how Facebook ads strategist Brandi Mowles leveraged linked in to build a multi-six figure business within 15 months of getting started. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

Find virtual assistant clients on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is an under-utilized and highly effective platform for service providers like virtual assistants. Listen to this episode of The Support Squad Podcast with Sharon Nissen to hear how Facebook ads strategist Brandi Mowles leveraged linked in to build a multi-six figure business within 15 months of getting started. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 040 From $0 to Six-Figures in 10 Months - Why Virtual Assistants Should Be Using LinkedIn with Brandi Mowles

Most moms are very familiar with the struggle of balancing work and taking care of their kids. There are so many variables: like childcare costs and time constraints. Becoming a virtual assistant is a great option for moms because of the time flexibility, low start-up costs, and many more reasons! In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, Sharon Nissen is breaking down the three main reasons that stay-at-home moms should consider getting started as a virtual assistant. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

Most moms are very familiar with the struggle of balancing work and taking care of their kids. There are so many variables: like childcare costs and time constraints. Becoming a virtual assistant is a great option for moms because of the time flexibility, low start-up costs, and many more reasons! In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, Sharon Nissen is breaking down the three main reasons that stay-at-home moms should consider getting started as a virtual assistant. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 039 Why Becoming a Virtual Assistant is a Great Option for Stay-At-Home Moms

Peggy Re James

A year ago, Peggy Re James was a stay-at-home mom who was ready to do something more.  She stumbled upon virtual assisting in a Facebook ad and the rest is history. Within 6 months she had leveraged social media to build a successful virtual assistant business.  Peggy Re James is now a business coach for virtual assistants. She is passionate about helping virtual assistants scale their businesses by giving them both the foundation they need, as well as proven marketing strategies to help propel them quickly to a full-time income!  In today’s episode of the Support Squad Podcast, we’re chatting about  How Peggy’s journey as a virtual assistant began How she balances being a mom and a business owner How she’s used relationship marketing to build her business.   This one’s for you if you’re struggling to balance mom-life with your new business and you’re wondering “Is this even worth it? Will I ever make it?” (Spoiler alert: you will.) Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

A year ago, Peggy Re James was a stay-at-home mom who was ready to do something more.  She stumbled upon virtual assisting in a Facebook ad and the rest is history. Within 6 months she had leveraged social media to build a successful virtual assistant business.  Peggy Re James is now a business coach for virtual assistants. She is passionate about helping virtual assistants scale their businesses by giving them both the foundation they need, as well as proven marketing strategies to help propel them quickly to a full-time income!  In today’s episode of the Support Squad Podcast, we’re chatting about <ul> <li>How Peggy’s journey as a virtual assistant began</li> <li>How she balances being a mom and a business owner</li> <li>How she’s used relationship marketing to build her business. </li> </ul> This one’s for you if you’re struggling to balance mom-life with your new business and you’re wondering “Is this even worth it? Will I ever make it?” (Spoiler alert: you will.) Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 032 From Stay-At-Home Mom to Virtual Assistant and Coach in 6 Months with Peggy Re James

Adrienna McDermott

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a virtual assistant in the wedding industry? Well, my guest today has totally conquered that niche and is here to spill her secrets! You’re going to love hearing Adrienna McDermott’s story of how she found a niche that lights her up and inspires her everyday… and you’ll learn how you can do the same. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a virtual assistant in the wedding industry? Well, my guest today has totally conquered that niche and is here to spill her secrets! You’re going to love hearing Adrienna McDermott’s story of how she found a niche that lights her up and inspires her everyday… and you’ll learn how you can do the same. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 028 Finding a Niche That Lights You Up (with Wedding Industry VA Adrienna McDermott)

We all want to serve more and earn more, but there are only so many hours in a day. I know that many of you have gotten to a point in your business where you are booked out, but not reaching your income goals, and you don’t have time to take on any more clients. What can you do about this? It’s time to scale. Today I’m going to share 5 simple ways you can start to earn more without doing more by scaling your virtual assistant business. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

We all want to serve more and earn more, but there are only so many hours in a day. I know that many of you have gotten to a point in your business where you are booked out, but not reaching your income goals, and you don’t have time to take on any more clients. What can you do about this? It’s time to scale. Today I’m going to share 5 simple ways you can start to earn more without doing more by scaling your virtual assistant business. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 048 4 Simple Ways to Scale Your Virtual Assistant Business

Marina Pomar

Marina is a Graphic + Web Designer &amp; Biz Coach. She is passionate about creating beautiful brands and websites and helping VAs start their own web design business so that they can scale their VA biz and get booked out consistently. Marina’s own journey is a testament to what she teaches - she went from being a VA and having only one client to getting booked out consistently within 3 months as a Graphic + Web Design. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Marina shares more about her journey, the 3 basic components of branding, and simple website strategies for virtual assistants.  Learn how to create a brand that attracts your ideal client and build a website that establishes you as an expert!

Marina is a Graphic + Web Designer &amp; Biz Coach. She is passionate about creating beautiful brands and websites and helping VAs start their own web design business so that they can scale their VA biz and get booked out consistently. Marina’s own journey is a testament to what she teaches - she went from being a VA and having only one client to getting booked out consistently within 3 months as a Graphic + Web Design. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Marina shares more about her journey, the 3 basic components of branding, and simple website strategies for virtual assistants.  Learn how to create a brand that attracts your ideal client and build a website that establishes you as an expert!

Ep. 042 Stress-Free Branding & Website Tips for Virtual Assistants with Marina Pomar

Wondering how to maintain a consistent presence across multiple platforms like Instagram and Facebook without getting seriously burnt-out and overwhelmed? In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, virtual assistant for life coaches Sharon Nissen shares her exact process for creating content that can be repurposed for years to come. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

Wondering how to maintain a consistent presence across multiple platforms like Instagram and Facebook without getting seriously burnt-out and overwhelmed? In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, virtual assistant for life coaches Sharon Nissen shares her exact process for creating content that can be repurposed for years to come. Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 027 The Exact Process I Use to Batch and Repurpose Content (and Why Every Virtual Assistant Should Have a Blog!)

Trying to find clients for your virtual assistant business, but not having any luck? You might be missing one important thing: focus. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen is sharing some strategies for getting laser-focused in your business so that you can attract your dream clients with ease and joy! Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1 Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business:  https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community Connect with Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/ Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/

Trying to find clients for your virtual assistant business, but not having any luck? You might be missing one important thing: focus. In this episode of The Support Squad Podcast, Sharon Nissen is sharing some strategies for getting laser-focused in your business so that you can attract your dream clients with ease and joy! Get free resources and training for your virtual assistant business in our Freebie Shop: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/freebies</a> Listen to The Support Squad Podcast for virtual assistants: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesupportsquad.com/podcast-1</a> Get access in-depth training, heart-centered community, and supportive mentoring for your virtual assistant business: <a href="https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thesupportsquad.com/support-squad-membership-community</a> Connect with Sharon on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.support.squad/</a> Join The Support Squad Hangout on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportsquadhangout/</a>

Ep. 031 This is Why You’re Not Getting Clients for Your Virtual Assistant Business

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