In this episode, we get to hear from Katie J about her journey of leaving her 9-5 to pursue a career as a virtual assistant (aka VA). Not only do we get the perspective of Katie and how she helps businesses through her work as a VA, but we also get to hear from our Host, Lauren Ruiz, and her experience hiring a virtual assistant! Dive into this conversation to hear how finding the right VA can be a WIN-WIN, allowing both parties to focus on their “zone of genius” and Lauren’s experience of being able to bring time back into her life and business!

00:30 - Meet Katie J!

01:38 - What was it like leaving your 9-5 to become a virtual assistant full time?

03:50 - How do you support business owners as a virtual assistant?

05:20 - What are the best tasks businesses should delegate?

10:30 - How do you set clear expectations from the start when onboarding a client?

12:20 - What does communication like between you as a virtual assistant and your clients?

14:00 - What questions should business owners ask themselves when looking to hire a virtual assistant?

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Work with Lauren Ruiz:

https://www.guidemybusiness.co/book-a-consultation 

Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz

https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ 

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Connect with Katie J. on Instagram: @katiej.va

https://www.instagram.com/katiej.va/

Visit Her Website:

http://www.katiejva.com/

From one-time projects to building a business with one or more partners, this episode is all about collaborations and partnerships! Our host, Lauren Ruiz, dives into must-have conversations and what to get in writing! “Magic” can be created when people combine the power of each of their zones of genius for a common goal. Knowing what to discuss when going into a collaboration or partnerships and what to have in writing protects all parties and sets them up for the magic to flow! 

01:05 - Setting clear expectations in collaborations and partnerships.

02:40 - What is the difference between a collaboration and a partnership?

04:25 - What expectations should you set to strengthen the relationship as a collaborator?

05:05 - Chat about expenses!

07:00 - Tips on setting a timeline.

07:50 - What if one party fails to fulfill their side of the agreement?

08:30 - What is different about a partnership vs a collaboration?

09:20 - Do you own the business in equal shares? 

11:30 - What to keep in mind when setting business goals in a partnership.

12:40 - Who will take on which roles in the day-to-day of the business operations?

13:30 - How did you find investments to get your business going or keep you going? (aka Capitol Contributions)

14:45 - How to plan ahead for investments your business may need down the road.

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Work with Lauren Ruiz:

https://www.guidemybusiness.co/book-a-consultation 

Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz

https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ 

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In this episode, we’re talking Launch Strategy with the founder of Powerhouse Women, Lindsey Schwarts! Lindsey has launched everything from her book “Powerhouse Woman”, to coaching groups, and live events. No matter where you are on your business journey when it comes to building excitement around what you offer or what you are creating, Lindsey Schwarts is someone you’d want to grab coffee with to pick her brain! So grab your favorite beverage, pen, paper, and enjoy this episode! 

02:15 What is available to you when you think a little bit bigger?

04:10 Do you need a big audience to have a successful launch?

06:30 What is the biggest lesson you have learned from launching everything from your book, to your live events?

10:25 How do you handle the pressure of feeling like you need to be on every social platform?

16:30 How do you make your launches so fun?

19:00 What can you do to bring your audience along with you on the journey?

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Work with Lauren Ruiz:

https://www.guidemybusiness.co/book-a-consultation 

Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz

https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ 

Join the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group:

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

Connect with Lindsey on Instagram: @powerhouse_women

https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_women/?hl=en