The Virtual Hustle

Alicia gets into the first 5 steps of how to set the foundation for your virtual business and get your first client. This episode is for all of you who want to work remotely, be a freelancer or eventually have your own business with many clients.

This episode gives tangible and tactical tips along with homework for you to really get the most out of it. Use the link here to access the work book to follow along and take notes.

Topic 1 - The KEY is solving a problem. Figure out what problem you can solve another business or business owner.

Topic 2 - What are your strengths? Start thinking of services that you can offer right now without any additional training. What tasks do you like to do? Write them down!

Topic 3 - Choosing your name for your business or brand.

Topic 4 - Getting an LLC.

Topic 5 - Starting with your own contacts, friends and family. How can you potentially work for them?

Topic 6 - Use the workbook to write in all of your replies. Step 5 is to build your website, we get into why it is important and how to easily get started. Go Daddy is an easy way to get started and have a 1 stop shop.

Topic 7 - Ideas for remote work.

Resources mentioned in this episode -

Access the work book - How To Get Your First Virtual Client

The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook

The Virtual Hustle Instagram

The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog

Alicia Baldino Instagram

Betsy Blumenfeld, owner of SALT Pilates in San Diego and branding powerhouse in the space, had to close her doors due to Covid 19 after only 3 months in business.

We discussed how she was able to continue to grow her brand and business regardless of being able to be physically open. As a brick and mortar, it is not easy to pivot quickly to meet the demands of what was happening around us. But Betsy did, she instantly figured out how to do classes online and she had instructors who were eager to help.

There is no way to predict all of the things that happen in life and business, but the sooner you realize that you get to choose how you handle the cards that are dealt to you, you instantly separate yourself from the rest.

Betsy touched on a lot topics that come up when starting a new business - how to hire your employees, what your aesthetics are going to look, what color desk you're going to have—

Topic 1 - How and why she got started in Pilates. She wanted to fill a void that she felt was missing from the pilates industry. She wanted to bring community aspect of exercise and why she chose to open a Pilates Studio. (2:00)

Topic 2 - How she kept the community alive through Covid - 19 and closing the doors. (6:30)

Topic 3 - How to hire (7:30) and how your messaging needs to stay consistent.

Topic 4 - When she was forced to pivot, she instantly created a way to have classes online (14:15). How she chose the best online platform to use.

Topic 5 - Investing in your potential customers- you have to give in order to get (17:50).

Topic 6 - Betsy's 2 pieces of advice for someone starting a business. 1. Pick something that is authentic to you and something that you love. 2. Listen to other peoples advice (sometimes).

Resources mentioned in this episode -

Salt Pilates Website

Salt Instagram

Betsy Instagram

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The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook

The Virtual Hustle Instagram

The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog

Alicia Baldino Instagram

How to find a legitimate remote job and work from wherever. In this episode I sat down with The Remote Job Coach, also knows as Jordan Carroll to get all the details. Jordan works directly with high performers to find the most meaningful positions and land the remote job of their dreams. We dive deep into the first steps of conducting a remote job search, and it all comes down to becoming the best version of yourself, first.

We talk about the importance of being mentally prepared to start a remote job search and in order to go after what you want, you need to be showing up as your best self. Jordan shares his routines and habits that he practices and teaches to his clients, because he understands the importance of being at the top of your game in all areas of your life, before you can convince a dream job to hire you.

This episode is for you if you really just want to work remote and live the digital nomad lifestyle. I hear all different drives behind the why to work remotely- to be with your family more, or because being in an office setting for 40+ hours a week isn't for you, because you have doctors appointments or social anxiety, or you want to be able to travel and work, or maybe you just know you are responsible enough to get the job done on your own schedule, without someone micro managing you in a cubical.

Something cool that Jordan dives into is that you can start your remote job search with your current job. He knows exactly how to approach your current job with an offer to them that allows you to work remotely. But it takes a lot more than just asking - you need to show that you are responsible, capable and trustworthy to do so. That all comes back full circle to showing up as your best self in all areas of your life - and that is really what this episode is about.

In the future I will have Jordan on to talk more details about how to actually start your job search and land a perfect job. This is all just the tip of the iceberg, so stay tuned for the next interview with Jordan.

Topics Discussed

Topic 1 - Why and how you can use a remote job coach and what Jordan offers to his clients.

Topic 2 - What you need to do and how you need to act in order to conduct a successful remote job search.

Topic 3 - Getting out of your house and staying social when you work remotely- because remote work is lonely! Here are ways to get out, get moving, make and meet friends.

Topic 4 - Giving up bad habits and starting good ones. Why Jordan gave up drinking, by doing it for one month and now it's been over a year.

Topic 5 - What working with The Remote Job Coach looks like, and how the programs are set up.

Topic 6 - Common mistakes people do when searching for a remote job.

Topic 7 - Personal brand needs to be displayed online.

Topic 8 - How you can start working remotely within your current job.

Resources mentioned in this episode -

The Remote Job Coach Website

Join The Facebook Group for Exclusive Remote Job Resources and Updates

Jordan Carrolls Instagram

Stop Getting Ghosted in Your Remote Job App- Free Training

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The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook

The Virtual Hustle Instagram

The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog

Alicia Baldino on Instagram

In this solo episode we talk about the best practices working from home. Whether you are working from home temporarily or you work remote full time, we've got all the details on how to master it and how to get the most accomplished in the least amount of time.

The secret is forming good routines that add some structure to the day! With routines, good habits and time blocking tasks, it's unreal how much how you can fit in the day. These practices will make you more money, leave you less stressed, and having more time for yourself, your family, your hobbies.

It's a solo episode where Alicia gets into it…

Topic 1 - Routines and core principles about creating good habits throughout the day. Forming good routines. The # 1 is creating a morning routine. Get hydrated, move, don't look at your phone, and make yourself think.

Topic 2 - Do the most important work first thing. Save the fun or relaxed tasks for later in the day.

Topic 3 - Daily check-in checklist.

Topic 4 - Your eating habits effect your work. Stop snacking and stat hydrated.

Topic 5 - Afternoon activities and work life/balance. Having a structure and routine gets you further without trading your whole day.

Topic 6 - Night routine, winding down, relaxing and recharging.

Resources mentioned in this episode -

HOW MAKING YOUR BED WILL CHANGE THE WORLD

PLANNER I USE: Planner/calendar for writing to do lists and scheduling time for tasks

TIME CUBE: For time blocking your tasks

Check-in Checklist download

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The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook

The Virtual Hustle Instagram

The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog

In this episode I sit down with creator of Society Gal, a huge online community for female entrepreneurs, Jennifer Jaden. We talk the 4 C's - Collaboration, connection, community + consistency = what drives success in building a business online. Community is more important than ever, if you are building a business online. Finding like-minded people to keep you motivated and accountable, is so essential. You may not have been given people in your life that will totally understand what you're trying to do, it's your job to take responsibility and seek those relationships out. We talk personal branding and the importance of building presence around your WHY, because no matter what you do, what job you take, what business you start, your core values will stay the same. That is your personal brand, that is what you're known for. And as much as you know you are awesome, if you want to be of influence, you need to build your brand online. Jennifer drops some big advice and asks all the questions that will make you really think. Jennifer talks about how important it is to just get your voice out there. She encourages you to just start, and stop thinking too much before. Nothing is going to go 100% to plan, so even if you plan everything to a T, you'll likely still have to pivot. Topic 1 - Making connections with others in similar drives to help you navigate to the next step, hold you accountable and [6:50] + how to create opportunity to get people in your circle [16:20] Topic 2 - How to create a personal brand [10:50] + start a Podcast to get your voice out there [25:00] "If you don't have a business idea, start by building a brand around yourself" Topic 3 - Learning how to pivot and transition when it's time [17:35] Topic 4 - How to start, by starting small + keeping it simple, let your WHY drive [31:30] "What do people come to you for and asking advice of you on?" (when finding your personal brand) [36.30] Topic 5 - Surround yourself people who inspire you, challenge you and educate you + be mindful of the content you consume [38:45]

Resources mentioned in this episode -

www.societygal.com

https://www.galmediagroup.com

The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TVHGroup/

The Virtual Hustle Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualhustle/

The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog

https://www.instagram.co

This is the first episode of The Virtual Hustle Podcast, grab a drink and pull up a chair. In this trailer you'll get a feel for what the show will be like, the topics covered and a little more about the host, Alicia Baldino. We talk about who this podcast is for - freelancers, remote workers, independent contractors, creators, doers and the entrepreneurial spirits.

This podcast is an outlet to share the real and raw details about starting and growing a business online. It will inspire and educate you to take your next steps in life and business, and give the tactical tools to do so.

Welcome to The Virtual Hustle Podcast!

Topic 1: Who this podcast is for - freelancers, remote workers, independent contractors, creators, doers and the entrepreneurial spirits either starting or growing a business online.

Topic 2: Why a podcast was chosen as the outlet to get these very specific topics out.

Topic 3: Topics / themes we'll touch on - Working from home best practices and routines, remote work and how to keep that lifestyle going and how to grow your online business. The internet is the biggest gift, we have the world at our fingertips, it's up to us to determine what we do with it.

Topic 4: Backstory on the host. Alicia moved across the country 5 years ago when she got the opportunity to work remote. She got to choose where she wanted to live and the work she wanted to do. She's here to give that same opportunity to you.

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