The Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual Assistants

Are you hesitating about becoming a coach because you aren’t sure you can do it? Maybe you know you have what it takes, but the imposter syndrome is too heavy of a mental block to get past. In this episode, Dorothy Villeneuve, a sales and marketing consultant, and I dive into how she pushed past her own imposter syndrome and took her sales to the next level by being human. If you are ready to get aligned and comfortable with your sales and potential coaching business, this episode is for you!

Dorothy offers a bespoke service for coaches, course creators, and experts stuck in selling their offers. She works with them to refine their messaging, helps them create a custom solution, and offers to stand out. She uses her 24 years of sales and marketing experience to help make their offers irresistible using insights and laser-focused research. She helps them set up their sales and marketing assets that simplify how they do business but increase their sales and helps them launch without all of the overwhelm. 

Dorothy and I dive into:

• Introducing Dorothy Villeneuve (1:35)
• How Dorothy got started in her entrepreneurial journey (3:54)
• Reconciling through work-related trauma (10:21)
• The unapologetic woman in sales (12:45)
• Being a consultant vs. a coach (16:30)
• Knowing which guidance you need (20:23)
• Being a lifelong learner with a healthy dose of imposter syndrome (22:22)
• Learning and thriving through failure (28:18)
• Gaining momentum with clients (32:05)
• Having a mentor or someone who can work alongside you (40:20)

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? It’s time to start serving those around you with your insight and knowledge. If you need a little extra help to level up your sales, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I am here to support you!

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Are you burning the candles at both ends? Maybe you are already exhausted and haven't even built the business you dreamed of. In this episode, I want to talk about how we lean into our future selves, how we dedicate time and space to really identifying who we want to be, where we're going, and how we lean into that before we're even there. If you are ready to identify who it is you want to be years from now without feeling the need to throw in the towel before you become her, this episode is for you!

Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:

• Inspired to come alongside those who want to grow (0:43)
• Creating a job vs. building a business (5:21)
• Closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be (8:04)
• Becoming good at delegating (9:12)
• Getting clear with your boundaries (11:42)
• Creating margins in your finances (13:50)
• Learning from others to bring your future self to life (15:14)

If you find yourself not knowing where you want to be and feeling discouraged, take the time to identify who your future self is and use these tips to identify the gaps. If you need a little extra help to identify your future self, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I am here to support you!

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Are you searching for the secret ingredients for success? You may have had a whole plan initially, complete with a daily schedule and tasks. In this episode, I share my recipe for success and how it is allowing me the opportunity to bring on the third arm of my business. This episode is for you if you are ready to bake your own version of success!

Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:

• Curating Social from Scratch (3:22)
• My heart behind helping others get started from scratch (9:09)
• Getting started with Socially Inspired (10:07)
• Having a curious mindset (11:55)
• Learning to adapt to flexibility (12:58)
• Identifying your unique approach (17:14)
• The reality of recipes for success (19:32)

When you take these tips and apply them, you will start to see success in your business. If you are ready or need a little extra help to create your own recipe for success, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I am here to support you!

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Thanks for joining me in this episode of The Inspired Biz. If you enjoyed this episode, give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to be inspired. I would love to have you consider being a guest on The Inspired Biz and sharing your story to inspire others seeking it. I will talk with you next time.

Are you struggling to clear roadblocks life may put in your way? Maybe you have something as simple as a head cold, but as a business owner, you have found yourself spiraling and trying to catch up on the couple of days you missed at work. In this episode, I share how you can shift your mindset and your practices into ways that help you stay prepared for the unexpected. If you are ready to peacefully take on the big waves life sends our way, this episode is for you!

Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:

• Sneak peek for Social from Scratch (1:27)
• In a season of sickness (4:08)
• Spinning into a solution-focused mode (6:18)
• The reason I can take time off (9:05)
• The moment I realized I needed support (11:12)
• The unexpected should be expected (14:30)
• Putting systems in place without a team (18:07)
• Preparing intentionally for the unexpected (19:26)

Life isn't always smooth sailing, but you can prepare your ship to withstand any storm. If you are ready or need a little extra help to intentionally prepare for the unexpected, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I am here to support you!

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Thanks for joining me in this episode of The Inspired Biz. If you enjoyed this episode, give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to be inspired. I would love to have you consider being a guest on The Inspired Biz and sharing your story to inspire others seeking it. I will talk with you next time.

Do you want to stay more motivated as a business owner? Maybe you need to become clear on your why and need help finding the inspiration to keep going each day. In this episode, Ruby Maddox joins me to share how she went from being a student advisor to a business coach. You want to take advantage of the tips she drops in this chat!

Ruby is a Purpose Coach and the owner of Direct Your Purpose, a Coaching and Consulting business that helps individuals and organizations move from Aspiration to Action on their mission and goals. She has spent more than 15 years working in nonprofit management and philanthropy. Her role as a strategic consultant and facilitator has been dedicated to helping folks cultivate their potential for meaningful contributions to society.

Ruby believes in cultivating community to inspire others and find strength in broken places.

Highlights from my conversation with Ruby:

• Ruby's journey and arrival (3:15)
• Comparing students and emerging business owners (9:20)
• Transforming from a student advisor to a business coach (12:11)
• The role inspiration plays in someone's direction (14:44)
• Holding space for clients during execution (16:08)
• Where motivation comes from (17:50)
• Anchoring yourself in purpose (19:45)
• How Ruby works with her clients (22:09)
• Struggling with specific goals (26:28)
• How Ruby helps her clients with accountability (29:17)

Are you ready to become anchored in your purpose and set more specific goals? Please reach out and let me know! If you have more questions or feel motivated, head over and book a FREE clarity call with Ruby!

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Do you want to take on a more flexible career that gets you away from your 9 to 5? You may have heard of virtual assistants and social media managers, but what do they do? In this episode, I share the most frequently asked questions on becoming a virtual assistant and social media manager. Spoiler alert: your current skill sets might be exactly what you need to start your own business! 

Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:

• Curating a team to create a custom-tailored experience for clients (2:11)
• Getting started in a virtual marketing role (4:41)
• How to get clients as a new virtual assistant or social media manager (8:20)
• When I knew it was time to build a team (10:59)
• Saying yes to everything that comes along (13:21)
• The biggest mistake I see people making when hiring a VA (15:26)
• Setting the value and costs of your services (16:32)

Did I answer your questions about being a virtual assistant or social media manager? Are you currently in this role and have learned something new? Please reach out and let me know! Also, if there's a question I didn't touch on today, or if there is a topic you would like me to dive deeper into, I would love to answer your questions.

Remember to stay tuned because I will make some of these topics into seminars and mini-courses. Hopefully, on the other side of it, emerge with a sense of understanding and the next steps you need to take as a new or emerging VA and social media manager. 

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Thanks for joining me in this episode of The Inspired Biz. If you enjoyed this episode, give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to be inspired. I would love to have you consider being a guest on The Inspired Biz and sharing your story to inspire others seeking it. I will talk with you next time.

Are you suffering from analysis paralysis because of your lack of information? You may have an idea but don't have the resources to make it happen. If you are ready to open your ears and mind to the wisdom of a child, this episode is for you!

In this episode, I share a lesson I learned from my ten-year-old daughter. It was an awe-worthy moment as a mother and cut deep as a business owner. Let's dig right in!

"We have started to glorify this idea that 'I should be able to do it all on my own, and if I can't do it all on my own, something's wrong.' I want to call that out as total bull crap. It is not the truth, and it is not healthy. It is not a good mindset for us to have. We have to start breaking away from that." - Amber Weyrauch.

Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:

• Stepping back into recording (0:45)
• Lessons in motherhood and business (1:27)
• Not knowing how is not an excuse (2:43)
• A lesson learned from motherhood (3:40)
• What to do when you don't know something (in the words of an almost preteen) (7:51)
• Search it up (10:28)
• Asking for help (13:30)
• We need to take action and do it (17:14)

I hope you have found inspiration, not from me, but my ten-year-old, what she is teaching me, and what we are learning together. Visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I would love to chat about how you use business and life lessons to influence the other aspects of your life. I am here to support you!

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Do you constantly feel the urge to make a change in your business? Maybe you understand the pivoting concept but don't know how to do it. If you are ready to put things in place to make a change for the better, this episode is for you!

Did you listen to How to be like Ross and Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!? We talked about how we know when it's time to pivot. In this episode, I talk about how you make the change. I share what I've learned this last year and what I have done to prepare for the pivot. Let's dig right in!

“You cannot have growth in a stagnant environment. Stagnation equals death, and that is not how anyone wants to describe their career or their business.” - Amber Weyrauch

Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:

• Growth in a stagnant environment (2:36)
• My experience with pivoting Socially Inspired (3:55)
• Putting a team in place to allow a pivot (6:50)
• An intentional pivot (8:03)
• Establishing and connecting your pivot to your why (9:52)
• Evaluating the work you have already done (11:45)
• Start with growth in mind (15:02)
• Pivot as soon as you can (17:10)

If you're sitting there thinking about how to pivot or want to connect beyond this show, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I would love to chat about how you are pivoting and what intentional steps you are taking. If you are struggling with this, I am here to support you!

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Thanks for joining me in this episode of The Inspired Biz. If you enjoyed this episode, give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to be inspired. I would love to have you consider being a guest on The Inspired Biz and sharing your story to inspire others seeking it. I will talk with you next time.

Do you feel like you are still mentally stretched even when you aren't doing anything? Maybe you feel stuck and can't seem to make yourself present for your family or work. If you feel like you are experiencing or in the trenches of burnout, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Jennifer shares how she went through burnout with entrepreneurship and how she rebounded from that. Let's dig right in!

Jennifer works with moms who want the lifestyle that a nine-to-five corporate job won't allow. She helps them get started, grow their business from the ground up, and helps them get clear on their market. They know their offer, how they will get in front of their audience, and how to land clients consistently. She works with them to get systems in place so that their leads come in automatically and they have a sustainable and predictable income. Jennifer became a mom at 18 and has had quite a journey through entrepreneurship.

"If you don't have your health, you have nothing. I had everything. I have a family, a husband that loves me, amazing kids, everything. But because I was in such a bad place, I felt like I had nothing." - Jennifer Veyre

The inspiration we are passing on to you in this episode:

• Experiencing burnout with entrepreneurship (3:13)
• How Jennifer accidentally started her business (7:02)
• The biggest takeaway from the burnout roller coaster (9:07)
• The warning signs of burnout (10:29)
• Rediscovering your passion (14:34)
• Preventing going back to burnout (19:13)
• Being present and supported (26:41)

If you want to connect beyond this show, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I would love to chat with you to hear how you navigate burnout. If you are struggling with this, I am here to support you!

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Welcome back to another mini-episode of The Inspired Biz Podcast. 

Is the thought of failing holding you back? Maybe it's not the fear of failing, but you can't figure out how to get off autopilot and learn something new. Sometimes we need to check in, evaluate what we are doing, and clarify what we can do differently.  If you feel like you're losing your focus, or maybe you are mindlessly going through the motions each day, this episode is for you.

"Where our eyes are, our mindset is, where we are looking, is where we're going to go." - Amber Weyrauch.

If you want to connect beyond this show, visit me on Instagram, shoot me a DM or go to my website and book a discovery call. I would love to chat about how you may want to approach these areas differently in your own life. If you are struggling with this, I am here to support you!

Thanks for joining me in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to be inspired. I would love to have you consider being a guest on The Inspired Biz and sharing your story to bring inspiration to others who are seeking it. I will talk with you next time. 

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Thanks for joining me in this episode of The Inspired Biz. If you enjoyed this episode, give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to be inspired. I would love to have you consider being a guest on The Inspired Biz and sharing your story to inspire others seeking it. I will talk with you next time.