THIS is the time management process that I have been using for 4 years to get sh*t done.

If you've found yourself staring at your well-intentioned to-do list wondering how on earth you're going to get it all done, I recorded this episode for you.

Full disclosure, I did not come up with this method and I don't know who did. I know a lot of people have put their own spin on it so I hope that you can take something out of this episode, add your own touch of magic and find a time management method that works for you as a busy business owner, CEO or whatever else is filling your days.

The 4 D's that I talk about in this episode are:

1. Do
2. Delete
3. Delegate
4. Defer

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Artificial Intelligence tools are really starting to transform the landscapes that we work in.

There is no doubt that AI comes with limitations, ethical dilemmas and are far from perfect, but in this episode I'm talking about the positive ways we're seeing AI transforming the podcast industry.

In this episode I'm covering:

• 7 of the positives that AI is bringing to podcasting
• How The Virtual Chapter is using AI not just for our podcast but in helping to support other podcasts
• What AI tools we're steering clear of at the moment

Join me for this episode as we explore how AI is improving idea generation, content creation interviewing and promotion in building your business through podcasting.

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It's my birthday!

The last 12 months have been HUGE for me in terms of life and business (we just crossed over 1 million in life time revenue!), and I wanted to share some lessons from the past 8 years of being in online business and 3 years running The Virtual Chapter as an agency to celebrate.

I know you've probably seen a billion of these "lessons I've learnt" podcast episodes, so to make sure that you still want to listen to this podcast after being so cliche, the lessons I'm sharing are small, online business and leadership specific.

I talk about resilience, communication, empathy, collaboration, work-life integration, decision-making, accountability, purpose and so much more.

I hope that you're able to take away even just a couple of the lessons that I've learnt and implement them to your leadership practices whether that's leading yourself as a solopreneur or leading a team!


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Can a podcast be a sustainable and profitable part of your small business?

With over 2 million podcasts out in the world, but less than 20% currently active, the rate of podcasts slowly fading out is HIGH and we don't want that for you.

In this episode I'm covering:

• The top 4 reasons why podcasts fade away over time that are relevant to small business podcasts
• The secret to having a successful podcast that lasts (I'm pretty sure this isn't what you think it's going to be)
• What having support with your podcasting can look like

And don't forget to head back to episode 52 for my systems and tech recommendations for starting your podcast

If you've got a podcast or are ready to start your podcast, The Virtual Chapter can help.

We offer a range of podcast services from audio editing, to shownote writing, transcripts, video snippets and admin so that you can focus on the most important part- planning and recording episodes that are going to connect with your people and become a sustainable part of your marketing strategy.

If you want to know more, check out our podcast packages at thevirtualchapter.co/podcasts

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38% of surveyed podcast listeners went on to buy from a brand or service they heard mentioned in a podcast.

That means a podcast can be a really significant part of your marketing and sales funnel and in this episode I'm talking through the systems, tech and setup to launch your own podcast.

Something you may not know about us is The Virtual Chapter has been supporting podcasts for over 3 years in our VA and OBM services and with our podcast management team with audio and organisation support.
 
In this episode I'm covering:

• Why you should start a podcast for your small business and how it doesn't have to take up all of your time
• The exact 5 planning and launch steps you can follow to kick off your own podcast in a relatively short time frame
• My favourite software recommendations for your podcast right now
• Metrics of a successful podcast

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This episode is a little different.

I invited some of The Virtual Chapter Team to join me for a bit of a mid-year reflection on what's been happening for them both within TVC and in their own lives and businesses.

We also chatted about what it's like to work with TVC, why they love being part of an agency model, and how it supports them and their clients.

This was a fun episode and while we're not talking systems and strategy, if you want to get to know some of our team better, celebrate our wins and how they support their clients.

Grab a cuppa or a glass of wine and settle in and enjoy!


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Mid year is the perfect time of year to take stock of your business and put some time aside to conduct mid year reviews.

This is part 3 of my Mid Year Review Series where I'm going to walk you through the 3 parts of your business that are often overlooked when it comes time to review.

In part 3 we're talking about reviewing your team.

In part 1 and 2 we've covered Systems & Process and Technology & Software. Pop back and have a listen because those audits will inform the type of people and skill sets that are going to serve your business.

This is a bit more of an uncomfortable topic, and if you have a hangover from corporate performance reviews, bare with me on this one because it does not have to be like that at all.

In this episode I'm breaking down team reviews into 2 parts to help you go through the uncomfortable decision making process, improve team dynamics and communication and give you some tips for providing effective feedback and grow your team in a positive way.



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Mid year is the perfect time of year to take stock of your business and put some time aside to conduct mid year reviews.

This is part 2 of my Mid Year Review Series where I'm going to walk you through the 3 parts of your business that are often overlooked when it comes time to review.

We're not talking finances in this series, we're talking about systems, processes, software, technology and team (all of my favourite things!)

Last week I spoke about auditing your systems and processes, so if you missed that one, head back over to episode 48 and have a listen.

In part 2 we're talking all things software and technology.

One of the main reasons auditing the technology in your business is so important is to make sure you aren't throwing money at software that isn't serving you or you're not even using, but we also want to make sure that the technology we are using in our business is supporting our systems and goals and making things as efficient and smooth as possible.



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Mid year is the perfect time of year to take stock of your business and put some time aside to conduct mid year reviews.

This is part 1 of my Mid Year Review Series where I'm going to walk you through the 3 parts of your business that are often overlooked when it comes time to review.

We're not talking finances in this series, we're talking about systems, processes, software, technology and team (all of my favourite things!)

I do this twice a year, but you can do it every quarter or just once a year...the process is going to be the same!

In Part 1 we're looking at the systems and processes that are going on in your business and I outline for you the 8 steps to reviewing your systems and processes to give you valuable insights and help you improve efficiency, identify areas for growth and set yourself and your team up for smooth operations in the second half of 2023!


If you want a little more help in conducting your systems audit I put together a little gift for you to get clarity on the systems that are and aren't working and create an action plan to manage your systems and processes.

Download your copy here: thevirtualchapter.co/audit

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My least favourite discovery calls are with potential clients who ONLY want to know how much their VA or OBM can make them.

Yes, hiring team is an investment and I get that in an ideal world you would know how much money you are going to make from that investment, but that's not really how it works.

There isn't always a direct correlation between the tasks that your VA or OBM does and the income in your business.

But I still recommend hiring support, so in this episode I want to explain the 4 key ways a VA can help you make money and why simplifying the results of your team to direct financial outcomes isn't the best way to quantify your ROI.


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