Mastering Business Skills

Virtual Skills Master: Mentorship in Your Back Pocket


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In this conversation, Erin and Sharon share candid stories about their first mentors, including the intimidation, the breakthroughs, and the deep confidence that grew from being supported by someone a few steps ahead. They talk about how mentors have shown up as coaches, clients, and peers over the years, often becoming friends who help them think through ideas and navigate challenges.​

They also explore why it is so important to see others in your industry as complementary, not competitive, and how that mindset opens the door to collaboration, referrals, and mutual mentorship. Erin and Sharon explain how this plays out in their own relationship—each leaning into their strengths, delegating what they don’t enjoy, and supporting each other’s businesses over time.​

The episode then shifts into a behind-the-scenes look at their Virtual Skills Master membership and how it is intentionally built around one-on-one mentorship instead of group calls. Members get private 30-minute calls each month with Erin, Sharon, or both, plus unlimited email and Voxer access, making it feel like having mentors in your back pocket whenever you get stuck.​

They highlight why this style of support is especially powerful for introverts and solopreneurs who may feel anxious or overlooked on group coaching calls. Instead of competing for minutes on a crowded Zoom, members get personalized guidance, screen shares, and space to ask “simple” questions without worrying about what anyone else thinks.​

The conversation wraps up with a reminder that mentorship evolves as your business grows—you may outgrow one mentor and need a new one who matches the next level you’re aiming for. Erin and Sharon encourage listeners to seek out mentors in different forms, from paid programs to local coffee dates, and to take full advantage of any mentorship opportunities available to them.

Connect With the Hosts: 

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  • Erin Alli
  • Sharon Savage
  • Websites:

    • Essential Assistance 
    • Virtual Assistant Sharon 
    • Virtual Skills Master 
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      Mastering Business SkillsBy Erin Alli/Sharon Savage