By Amanda McVicker
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
In this episode, Amanda discusses the importance of evaluating business performance as the year comes to a close. She emphasizes the need for service providers, particularly Virtual Assistants (VAs) transitioning to Online Business Managers (OBMs), to analyze client analytics to identify growth opportunities for 2025. The conversation covers key metrics such as revenue tracking, lead generation, marketing performance, operational efficiency, sales conversion, and the importance of gathering client feedback to inform future strategies.
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Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Want to find out if you’re ready to be an OBM? Take the quiz: https://www.amandamcvicker.com/quiz
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
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27: Taking Time Off During the Holidays as an OBM
In this episode, Amanda discusses the importance of taking time off as a service provider, especially during the holiday season. She emphasizes the need for mindset shifts, logistical planning, and setting clear boundaries with clients to ensure a successful break. Amanda shares practical tips for preparing for time off, including giving advance notice to clients and ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed beforehand. She also highlights the significance of actually taking time off to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
In this episode, Amanda shares the often overlooked topic of disappointment in business, particularly for online business managers (OBMs). She explores various forms of disappointment that OBMs may face, including challenges in finding clients, rejection after discovery calls, and the emotional toll of having to fire or being fired by a client. Amanda emphasizes the importance of approaching disappointment with a logical mindset, using journaling and affirmations to cope, and viewing each setback as a learning opportunity to foster growth and resilience in business.
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Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Want to be a guest on The OBM Educator? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/WCRrVx6VASG9Krit5
In this episode, Amanda shares the importance of setting up simple systems for business efficiency. A lot of people think systems equals high-tech solutions or automations, but Amanda encourages you to think about processes that businesses already have in place. She outlines a step-by-step approach to identifying, analyzing, implementing, and reviewing these systems, encouraging listeners to start with their own businesses.
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Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Want to be a guest on The OBM Educator? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/WCRrVx6VASG9Krit5
In this episode, Amanda shares her effective strategies for calendar management. She emphasizes the importance of integrating personal life into scheduling, organizing client work, optimizing meeting times, and ensuring a balanced calendar that accommodates both business and personal responsibilities. She gives her tips and tricks to ensure you can create freedom and flexibility in business and life.
Sign up for her free webinar Build a Better Business → https://www.amandamcvicker.com/build-a-better-business
Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Want to be a guest on The OBM Educator? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/WCRrVx6VASG9Krit5
In this episode, Amanda emphasizes the importance of understanding that OBMs are not responsible for the results their clients achieve, highlighting the need for a mindset shift to avoid guilt and burnout. She shares insights on how OBMs can bring their best to the table while recognizing that the ultimate responsibility for results lies with the client. She also introduces her free challenge called 'Think Like an OBM,' designed to help you think through common scenarios faced by OBMs.
Sign up for the free Think Like an OBM Challenge (October 7-11) → https://www.amandamcvicker.com/think-like-an-obm
Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Want to be a guest on The OBM Educator? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/WCRrVx6VASG9Krit5
In this episode, Amanda discusses the theme of confidence, particularly in the context of transitioning from a Virtual Assistant (VA) to an Online Business Manager (OBM). She highlights common struggles with self-confidence, the impact of limiting beliefs, and the importance of reframing these beliefs to foster a growth mindset. Amanda emphasizes the necessity of preparation and knowledge in building confidence and offers practical exercises to help listeners overcome their self-doubt.
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Episode Timestamps:
(00:00) Understanding Confidence in OBM Roles
(02:15) Identifying Limiting Beliefs
(03:36) Reframing Limiting Beliefs for Growth
(04:47) Building Confidence Through Preparation
(06:08) Transitioning from VA to OBM
(07:25) Seeking Support and Resources for Confidence
Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Want to be a guest on The OBM Educator? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/WCRrVx6VASG9Krit5
In this episode, Amanda shares how to lead a strategy session as an Online Business Manager. She emphasizes the importance of strategy sessions in building client relationships and dives deep into the process of conducting a successful strategy session. Amanda highlights the significance of thorough client onboarding and also shares tips on leading the conversation, actively listening to the client, and asking the right questions. Amanda emphasizes each step of the process that will provide value and actionable steps for your client.
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Episode Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction and Excitement for the Topic
(03:52) Creating an Agenda Based on the Questionnaire
(06:25) Getting in the Right Frame of Mind Before the Call
(07:48) Reviewing the Questionnaire and Identifying Gaps
(10:29) Creating an After-Call Report
(14:35) Recap and Encouragement for OBMs
Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Is the idea of launching in a client’s business holding you back from stepping into the OBM role? In this Skills Breakdown episode, Amanda breaks down common launch best practices to give an inside sneak peek into the OBM’s role. She discusses three types of launches: waitlist launches, webinar/masterclass launches, and challenge launches. She also provides insights into the setup and execution of each type of launch, including email marketing strategies and tracking. Learn the importance of gathering data and analyzing the results to become a launching pro.
Episode Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction and Importance of Launching
(04:02) Waitlist Launch
(07:03) Webinar/Masterclass Launch
(09:41) Challenge Launch
(11:17) Actual Launch and Marketing Strategies
(13:53) Importance of Tracking Analytics
(15:55) Conclusion and Resources for Learning
Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
Feeling overwhelmed by client expectations? In this episode, Amanda talks about a topic that many OBMs and service providers struggle with - the feeling of owing clients something beyond the contracted obligations. This can lead to resentment and eventual burnout. Amanda breaks down three key areas where service providers often feel this unnecessary sense of obligation: taking on unwanted tasks, sacrificing personal time, and staying with clients who aren’t a good fit. She also explains the need for clear communication, re-establishing boundaries, and protecting one's time and peace. Learn why it's crucial to set boundaries and how saying "no" can actually lead to a more fulfilling business.
Episode Timestamps:
(00:40) Feeling obligated to clients
(02:00) Fear of saying no and the consequences of extending services beyond the contract
(03:30) Establishing and communicating boundaries regarding task requests and responses
(05:55) Respecting work hours
(08:05) Challenges of continuing with clients who are not a good fit
(10:40) Balancing worst-case and best-case outcomes
Connect With Amanda:
amandamcvicker.com
Instagram: @AmandaMcVicker_OBM
Learn the skills needed to be a stand-out OBM by downloading The OBM Tech Stack:
https://www.amandamcvicker.com/obm-tech-stack
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