Your client meetings should showcase your leadership—not just your note-taking skills.

Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveals a simple, repeatable framework to turn every meeting into a strategic, value-packed session that builds trust, strengthens your authority as an operational professional and leader, and supports premium pricing.

Here’s what we cover:

• The pre-meeting power play that builds unshakable confidence before you even join the call.
• How to craft a strategic agenda that immediately frames you as the leader in the room.
• Simple facilitation techniques to guide the conversation and keep your clients on track.
• The single most powerful phrase you can use when you don't know the answer to a question.
• The story of our student Maria, who used this framework to raise her OBM rates by 30% in a single quarter.

Stop letting your strategic brilliance stay behind the scenes. This episode gives you the tools to step into your leadership role, facilitate meetings that "wow" your clients, and get paid for your strategic mind—not just your ability to complete tasks.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What does it really look like to go from overworked and underfulfilled to confidently running a fully booked OBM business on your own terms?

In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Andrea Ventim, an Accredited OBM and OBM School alumni who shares her inspiring (and refreshingly honest) journey from burnout to building a thriving business supporting top coaches as their business partner.

Before launching her OBM business, Andrea spent nearly two decades behind the scenes of one of the biggest names in personal development—coordinating events, managing VIP programs, and doing all the things. But despite her stacked resume, imposter syndrome and people-pleasing kept her stuck, until she decided to go all in and make a change.

Here’s what we cover:

• How Andrea went from “Can I really do this?” to confidently owning her OBM title 
  
  
• The mindset shift that helped her set (and stick to) firm boundaries in her business
  
  
• Why niching down and saying “yes” only to full-body yes clients changed everything
   
• How she doubled her income and her time off
  
  
• Her exact 15–20 hour work week schedule 
  
  
• What it really means to build a business aligned with the life you actually want

Whether you’re in the messy middle of a pivot or dreaming about what’s next, I hope this conversation will push you to take the leap—even if you don’t feel 100% ready.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

Do you find yourself answering client emails at 10 PM or easily saying "yes" to out-of-scope requests just to be helpful, only to feel drained and resentful later on?

"Boundary Burnout" is all too common among online service professionals and it only holds your businesses back (and makes you feel a bit crazy!). 

In this episode of The OBM Show, Sarah Noked dismantles the myth that setting boundaries makes you seem “unhelpful”. Instead, she reveals why professional boundaries are the foundation of respect and the secret to scaling your business without sacrificing your peace of mind. You'll get the exact language and a practical framework to build fences around your time and expertise.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why setting boundaries is an act of leadership, not rigidity.
• How to proactively set expectations in your client onboarding so there are no surprises.
• The powerful "Yes, And" method to handle scope creep with confidence and grace.
• Word-for-word scripts to gently (but firmly) redirect clients who cross your boundaries.
• The story of an OBM who went from the edge of burnout to regaining 10+ hours a week by implementing these strategies.

Whether you're a seasoned OBM or just starting out, this episode gives you the permission slip and the practical tools you need to protect your energy, command respect, and build a more profitable and sustainable business.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What does it really look like to build a successful OBM business around your values, lifestyle, and family?

In this behind-the-scenes episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Desiree Silveira—OBM School grad, Accredited OBM, and a vital strategic partner inside our internal team. From juggling launches to managing client strategy and raising her daughter, Dez has intentionally designed a business that supports her life, not the other way around.

We’re unpacking what it means to step into strategic leadership, the confidence it takes to work with premium international clients, and how Dez went from overbooked freelancer to fully aligned business owner—with more revenue and fewer hours.

Here’s what we cover:

• How Dez transitioned from doing “all the things” to becoming an Accredited OBM
• The mindset shift that helped her confidently land high-ticket clients
• How she plans her week to stay focused, flexible, and profitable
• Why anchoring into your values helps you attract the right clients
• What saying no has to do with long-term success

Whether you're just starting your OBM journey or craving a more sustainable business model, this episode will help you reimagine what’s possible when you build with intention.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM

Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

You were hired to lead—but suddenly, you’re stuck waiting for approvals, tiptoeing around recommendations, and wondering why the “strategic partner” role feels more like support staff.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is your reset button.

On this week’s episode of The OBM Show, we’re unpacking the unspoken issue that holds so many OBMs back: unhealthy power dynamics. I’m breaking down how even the most well-meaning client relationships can slip into misalignment—and how to claim (or reclaim) your role as the operations leader.

🎧 Here’s what we cover:

• How to spot a misaligned power dynamic before it spirals
• Why OBMs often unintentionally show up like assistants (and how to change that)
• The exact onboarding strategies that set you up as a strategic leader from Day 1
• Subtle but powerful language shifts that communicate authority and direction
• What to do when the client relationship needs a reset—and how to lead that shift with confidence

If you’ve ever felt like you're stuck in reactive mode, struggling to be seen as the expert you are, this episode is a must-listen.

Because leadership isn’t about control—it’s about structure, clarity, and trust. And it starts with how YOU show up.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What does it look like to go from copywriting VA to confident OBM—tripling your revenue and landing your dream clients along the way?

In this episode of The OBM Show, I sit down with Ada Wogu, Accredited OBM and founder of Advance with Ada. With no corporate background and zero “traditional” business experience, Ada’s journey is proof that what you do need to succeed as an OBM is drive, integrity, and a strong foundation of systems.

Ada opens up about her transition from virtual assistant to Online Business Manager, how she blends her copy chops with operations strategy, and why mindset is just as important as skillset in this role. She also shares how she built a niche serving coaches and agencies through what she calls Accelerated SOPs—streamlined systems that save clients time without sacrificing quality.

Inside this episode:
 – How Ada transitioned from VA to OBM (without a corporate background)
 – The real behind-the-scenes of managing client launches and team dynamics
 – Why confidence and communication are non-negotiables for OBMs
 – A look at “Accelerated SOPs” and how they’re changing the way she supports clients
 – The mindset shifts that helped her land 3 OBM clients and a DOO role in under a year

Whether you're still in the VA stage or already stepping into OBM territory, Ada’s story will give you a clear vision of what’s possible—and what it really takes to own your leadership.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM

Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What if having a full client roster isn’t the dream? 

In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m unpacking the dark side of being booked up as an Online Support Professional - and what it really takes to grow your virtual business without recreating the burnout you left behind in your 9–5.

Whether you’re drowning in Slack pings and client requests, or you’re starting to feel the weight of overcommitment creeping in, this is your permission slip to pause and redesign your business so that it’s sustainable, enjoyable, and still profitable.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:
 ✔️ Why being “booked out” is often a red flag, not a goal
  ✔️ The real reasons OBMs hit burnout—even when things look successful on paper
  ✔️ How to audit your capacity and uncover hidden energy drains
  ✔️ The mindset shift from freelancer to CEO (and what that actually looks like)
  ✔️ Simple ways to rework your OBM offers, time blocks, and boundaries so you can breathe again

If you're celebrating because your calendar’s “booked up”, but feel overwhelmed and overworked at the same time, this episode will help you create more margin, scale smarter, and reclaim your energy—without sacrificing your income or client results.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What happens when you hit burnout after 30+ years in corporate leadership—and decide it’s time to build something of your own?

In this episode of The OBM Show (also available as a video), I’m joined by Manu Loths, an Accredited OBM and founder of Breitinger Consulting. After decades of working in senior roles across Germany and New Zealand—including CFO, GM, and Head of Operations—Manu knew she wanted more flexibility, more purpose, and more control over her time.

Instead of looking for another executive role, she enrolled in OBM School’s Accreditation program, implemented every piece of the curriculum, and built a business that now runs at full capacity—with a team, long-term clients, and a growing agency vision.

🎧 Inside the episode, we cover:

– How Manu transitioned from corporate burnout to OBM clarity
  – The moment she realized she could be choosy about clients
  – Her systems-first approach to both operations and finances
  – A turnaround story from a sixth-generation family business
  – Her plan for scaling through team and agency infrastructure
  – Why age, experience, and leadership are OBM superpowers

“This is what I used to do for others—now I do it for myself, my way.”

Whether you're stepping out of corporate, thinking about your second act, or wondering how to turn decades of experience into your own business—this episode is packed with inspiration, structure, and actionable strategy.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What if being “organized” was actually the least valuable part of your skill set?

In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re digging into a major mindset shift that every Online Business Manager needs to make if they want to grow, lead, and land premium clients. Because here’s the truth: clients often say they’re looking for someone who’s organized—but what they need is a strategic partner.

I’ve had clients hire me for “organization,” thinking they needed someone to keep the trains running. But the real results didn’t come from my color-coded task boards or neat file structures. They came from leadership. Decision-making. Big-picture thinking. And for a long time, I didn’t position myself that way—and I paid the price.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to move from the role of “doer” to driver—and what it looks like to own your identity as the operational engine behind a business’s success.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Why “organized” is a feature—not the benefit—and how to reframe your value
   
• Five powerful roles every OBM plays (even if they don’t call them that yet)
   
• Real language shifts to use in your website, proposals, and discovery calls
   
• How OBMs unintentionally downplay their worth—and what to say instead
   
• The link between this mindset shift and your pricing, burnout, and next-level growth

We also talk about the hidden cost of playing small—why vague support language keeps you stuck, how burnout creeps in when you operate below your level, and how positioning yourself as a leader opens the door to more trust, more autonomy, and more aligned client relationships.

If you’ve been stuck in the assistant zone—or struggling to explain what you really do—this episode will help you claim your identity as a leader, not a helper. Because you’re not just the one organizing the business. You’re the one keeping it moving forward.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
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Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

What does it really look like to be the right-hand woman inside a growing, impact-driven online business?

In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Tovi Vider—Accredited OBM, single mom, and the behind-the-scenes rock of OBM School. Tovi has been our in-house OBM for over four years, and in that time, she’s been at the center of some of the most transformational pivots in our business—from launching the OBM Accreditation to scaling our team and systems from the ground up.

But her journey didn’t start there. Tovi spent years in corporate and worked as a Virtual Assistant before stepping into the OBM role—and realizing she was already doing executive-level work. In her words: “I thought climbing the corporate ladder was my only option. I didn’t know I had a choice until I saw what OBM work could really be.”

🎧 Inside the episode, we cover:

• How Tovi transitioned from VA to OBM (and what clicked for her)
   
• What a “day in the life” really looks like when you manage ops for a 6-figure training company
   
• Her experience navigating life as a single mom while leading a fast-paced business
   
• Why trust, transparency, and ownership are at the core of how she operates
   
• The behind-the-scenes story of launching the OBM Accreditation during one of our hardest seasons
   
• How OBM work has changed her life—and helped shape the future of OBM School

This episode is full of honesty, practical insight, and behind-the-scenes reflection. Tovi shares what it means to truly own the OBM role—not just in title, but in responsibility, decision-making, and leadership.

Whether you’re just stepping into OBM work or building the systems to support a growing business, Tovi’s story is proof that being an OBM is about more than just getting things done. It’s about being the person a business can’t run without.

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Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter
Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources
Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com

🧭 Not sure where to start?
Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz

📺 Prefer to watch?
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM

Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.