In this week's episode I'm answering the popular question, should build your team by hiring a VA or an integrator first?   Highlights:   The big mistake I made when first building a team in my wedding planning business The primary role of the integrator or Digital COO (hint...it's not as an executor!) What to do if you've had a VA that's been with you for a while and might be ready to step into the integrator role    Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar  

Episode 083: Should You Hire a VA or an Integrator First? | Planning for Profit Podcast

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On this episode I'm talking about why morning routines don't work for everyone and how you can better set yourself up for a more productive day.   Highlights:    Why I struggled with the typical "morning routine" and why it never worked for me   How I structure my mornings for success   Six strategies to have a more productive, successful , and relaxed work day     Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! 

Episode 106: Why Morning Routines Don't Work for Everyone | Planning for Profit Podcast

Today let's talk about whether you should focus on creating an offer or building an audience first and I'm sharing tips on how to cultivate and grow your audience.   Highlights:    What I've struggled with recently when it comes to audience growth.   The reason you're getting 'crickets' when you put out that new offer.   5 tips to grow and cultivate an audience of engaged followers who are ready to purchase from you     Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit! Check out some new video content Let's connect on Instagram!  Are you a freelance VA or virtual support pro who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! 

Episode 105: Offer vs. Audience, Which Comes First? | Planning for Profit Podcast

Today we're discussing the myths behind scaling an online business and trading dollars for hours and a better business model for success.   Highlights:    The myth of scaling online businesses   Why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss service based businesses   The business model I use with my 1-1 clients that is efficient and successful   Why small teams of expert contractors are often more successful than large teams of employees in online business     Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit!  Watch the FB Live on the Four Seasons of Business Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! 

Episode 104: The Myths of Scaling an Online Business | Planning for Profit Podcast

On this episode I'm sharing about what has been working and not working in running a business as we move out of a difficult year and into a new reality.   Highlights:      My thoughts on the new word that everyone is talking about to describe 2021   Why running an online business is very different in the year 2021 vs. 1-2 years ago   What I've been struggling with in my own business as we move into a new phase (it's very relatable to all online CEO's!)   Six strategies for fighting burnout, and adapting to a different pace of business       Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    NY Times Article from Adam Grant -  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html   Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit! -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planning-for-profit/id1357294503   Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz   Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo

Episode 103: The New Realities of Running a Business In 2021 | Planning for Profit Podcast

Happy spring! On this episode we’re talking about how to be an effective team leader, whether you are a business owner or a COO.    Highlights:   Why I decided to talk about effective leadership and why it doesn’t just apply to CEOs How CEOs and visionaries can become effective team leaders Why core values matter and why you must communicate them often to your team Why you should model these core values to lead your team better Why you should steer your ship in a straight line towards your goals and why it is crucial to stay on that same course Why you need to be a decision maker  Effective communication with your team How COOs can become effective team leaders     Links and Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy that’s re-launching in the coming months! Is an integrator or Digital COO the missing piece to your business’ success? Find out with this free training!  Follow me on Instagram for exciting trainings coming up! Leave a  Review on iTunes 

Episode 083: Should You Hire a VA or an Integrator First? | Planning for Profit Podcast

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