The Podsquad Collective

07/12/2023

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎🎁💕 So many of my friends celebrating too.

07/12/2023

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎🎁💕 So many of my friends celebrating too.

18/11/2023

A perfect fall morning for a walk Enjoy your weekend, everyone! 🍁🍂 Buffalo Plaid step in harness, waste bag and leash courtesy of

30/10/2023

Hello, fellow Cav friends! It is such an honor to receive the from and his mom, Stephanie! 💕 Ollie and I enjoyed participating by visiting one of our favorite spots in to enjoy a coffee and one (or two) of their delish baked goods at
It has been such a wonderful experience being part of the King Charles Cavalier community here on the ‘gram! We love being able to with all of you as much as we can, especially with everything going on in our world right now. Love and hugs to you!!

22/09/2023

What a perfect day for a PAWTY. Happy 5th Birthday, Ollie Bear!! I am so grateful to have you in my life and be your hooman mom 🐶❤️

04/12/2022

Ollie sending out a friendly reminder to us all.

04/03/2022

Feelin’ the Friday vibes

14/11/2021

Meet Ollie! I am in love. This dog is going to be spoiled. 🐶❤️

30/09/2021

Happy International Podcast Day!!
To know me is to know how obsessed I am with podcasts! Show some of your fave podcasts some love today by following/subscribing (so you never miss an episode) and leave a rating and review!! What are you listening to these days? r

14/08/2021

How many times have you or your clients pivoted in the last year?

If the answer is more than zero, you’re in good company - I did too!

Here’s the thing about pivots - it let’s us find our zone of genius by trying new things but more importantly it grows our comfort level with moving targets, shifting priorities, and evolving audience needs.

We dig into this topic on this week’s episode in a conversation with Lindsay Johnson and Min Sukree.

There’s two big aha moments in this electric conversation when we talk about how they got into podcasting (spoiler: the audience wanted it for years!) and how they’ve built their working relationship to ensure a first-class podcast gets on-air.

Listen in wherever you get your podcasts or click the .
As always, hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss a single minute!

For full show notes, please visit www.thepodsquadcollective.com/podcast-016

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05/08/2021

A preview of what's in store! The Podsquad Show launches on August 17th and my guests, Lindsay and Min were an absolute riot! We had so much fun talking all things podcasting -- the good, the bad and the ugly (audio editing for HOURS?!?!) :) There are some great tips for the DIY Podcaster and Podcast Manager as well!

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03/08/2021

Just in case you didn't notice yet....
Podcasting has gone through the roof in the last fifteen years!

Why is that? Listening to podcasts is one of the easiest ways to consume content today.

For starters, it lets your audience multitask better than other content formats. You can listen to a show while you’re commuting in your car—or you can pop in headphones and tune in while you take care of errands around the house.

What was once known as “audio blogging” is now a HUGE business opportunity. In fact, some top podcasters earn multiple six figures in revenue streams from their podcasts alone!

Since the growth of podcasting has attracted businesses and creatives alike to produce engaging shows for their audiences, the need for hiring podcast production help has skyrocketed as well.

Most people launch a podcast because they want to share a message with the world, right?

While we wish producing a podcast meant simply pressing the record button and talking into a microphone, the truth is there are tons of moving parts happening behind the scenes. At the end of the day, producing a podcast can become a time consuming task for business owners. Solution? Partner up with a Podcast Manager who can help you!!
To successfuily onboard a Podcast Manager, here are five steps to consider.
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03/08/2021

You’ll hear the word “niche” quite a bit and maybe it’s a term you’re not used to yet. A niche is a segment of the market that you want to help. For example,
If you were looking at forms of content media, you’d have video (like YouTube), written form (like a blog) and audio (like podcasting). Podcasting is a niche under the bigger umbrella of content media.

Picking your niche helps you answer the question, “Who do you serve?”. It also allows you to dive deep into your clients’ world to understand the language they use, what their pain points are, and what they need to succeed. When you understand all these things, guess who will be the go-to person to solve their problems? YOU!

To your niche, your services will continue to be offers they won’t be able to refuse because you fully appreciate their world and know how to navigate the issues.

Podcasting is a niche in and of itself but if you’ve ever browsed through the plethora of podcasts out there, you know how diverse the topics can be. From personal development, parenting, comedy, true crime, health, current events and culture, and everything in between, there’s no shortage of podcast genres, so the next step is to narrow your niche. The clearer you are about your expertise, offer and who you serve, the easier it’ll be for your audience (potential clients) to make a decision to work with you or buy from you.

While this might sound like lofty goal, it’s a relatively simple process. I’ve broken it down to take out the guesswork and create a clear roadmap for you. Read on for how to attract and activate your ideal audience. Along the way, spend some time reflecting on who will benefit from what you know — and make sure you get really specific.

01/08/2021

�� IMPORTANT INVITATION ANNOUNCEMENT ��

ATTENTION PODCAST MANAGERS AND HOSTS: I’d be willing to bet that you have some incredible insight and stories from your road to podcast success. Want to share it with the world?

My podcast, The Podsquad Show, features interviews with podcasters AND Podcast managers where we deep dive on your best tips, lessons learned, and great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in launching or scaling their own podcast services business.

I’ve opened up some interview slots for upcoming episodes and I’d love to include you.
Please direct message me and I’ll connect if it feels like we’ll be a great fit.

I can’t wait to meet you!

01/08/2021

A little about me...I’ve been a C-Suite Executive Assistant since 2004, responsible for administrative support for CEO-level executives. In 2014, I got bit by the entrepreneurial bug - maybe you can relate?

At that time, podcasting was on the rise and as an avid podcast listener, I realized that my administrative skillset was a great fit for DIY podcasters that were needed help. I helped podcasters write show notes, edit audio, repurpose their podcast, manage social media, launch their products and services and review analytics.

The lightbulb moment came early last year when I noticed that I was receiving a lot of comments, questions, and DMs from people on social media about my business and I realized that the niche I needed to serve is aspiring podcast managers to teach them all the skills so they could be confident Podcast Managers and help their clients grow their podcast!

Are you an aspiring Podcast Manager? Comment below and tell me what you are most excited about learning?

25/07/2021

Feeling’ weekend vibes visiting Savannah and enjoying the Horchata Latte at The Coffee Fox.

20/07/2021

The Perfect Niche
Podcast Management is one of the easiest ways to break in as a VA, or an excellent way to niche down with your current business to build a solid foundation from the get-go.

High-Demand = More Income
The podcast industry is booming and hosts need help putting together all the moving pieces it takes to create a successful podcast. Therefore, there is no shortage of potential clients you can work with and can be a very lucrative online business.

Swoop In & Save The Day
There are so many overwhelmed entrepreneurs and small business owners in every industry you can think of, trying to bring new podcasts to fruition or manage and grow their existing ones.

27/06/2021

What do you see when you open your calendar in the morning?

When your day is full of appointments and meetings, there’s a real risk of settling into inefficient habits that can actually keep you from finishing the things you need to do.

Enter time blocking and task batching: efficiency strategies where you assign blocks of time in your day for the actual work you need to do while protecting time for things you want to do.

It’s so simple but so brilliant!

This week’s podcast is a terrific conversation with Bianca Smith of ,.

Bianca drops her strategy for taking back control of her calendar while accomplishing more in her work week than you can imagine!

Give it a listen and if you incorporate any of these strategies, let us know how it works out for you!

For full show notes, please visit www.thepodsquadcollective.com/podcast-014

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27/06/2021

You have the same 1,440 minutes in a day that everyone else has.

What if you could figure out a way to spend those minutes for more productivity than you’re getting now?

This week, our podcast guest Bianca Smith brings the fire with a strategy that, when used correctly, will push your VA business into overdrive while keeping you balanced and sane throughout your days.

Listen and learn all you need to know about time blocking and task batching from one of the best! You’ll be so glad you made time for this episode.

If you love what you hear, we’d be so grateful if you take a minute to leave a review. It’s a small thing that makes a huge difference for shows like ours!

For full show notes, please visit www.thepodsquadcollective.com/podcast-014

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27/06/2021

Attention anyone who has been struggling with:

… disorganization
… not getting anything done
… confusion on what your priorities are

I have an awesome solution for you!

Bianca Smith joined me on the podcast this week to discuss the art and science of time blocking and task batching for your VA business.

This is a golden opportunity to learn from the best and take back control of your day to day productivity so give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Join us in the comments with your biggest takeaway!

27/06/2021

Executive Assistants, this episode is for you.

My guest today, Lucy Brazier, needs no introduction. As the founder and CEO of Marcham Publications, specialist publishers of Executive Support Magazine, Lucy is a leading authority on the administrative profession around the world. Her passion is for the assistant role to be truly recognized as a career and not just a job.

Because she frequently provides services as a motivational speaker, trainer and facilitator for conferences around the world, COVID-19 brought travel to a halt in 2020. Lucy and her team needed to quickly pivot to a digital world, including the printing of her magazine.

We chat about being resilient in your business when setbacks or challenges come our way, as well as the differences between an Executive Assistant and being a business owner as a Virtual Assistant.. While being a VA has its bonuses there is always a flipside and the switch can be daunting. Lucy gives us expert advice on how utilizing our Executive Assistant skills can easily correlate to offering services as a Virtual Assistant.

20/06/2021

Have you ever had a gut feeling that you didn’t listen to? How did that work out?

If you’re like most virtual assistants, you have at least one story of the lesson you learned when you didn’t trust your gut and you wish you had.

In my conversation with world traveler and global speaker Lucy Brazier, she shares why trusting your gut could be even more important that you realize.

Trusting your gut could be KEY to a good mental health and avoiding burnout.

Lucy drops so much wisdom in our conversation that I just can’t wait to share it with you!

Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts and as always, if you like what you hear tell us in the comments! If you love what you hear, please take 2 minutes and leave a review.

That helps us get in front of other VAs who could benefit from our show.

For full show notes, please visit www.thepodsquadcollective.com/podcast-013

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20/06/2021

There are a lot of assistants who are still not working in their traditional offices.

A virtual assistant is a visionary business owner who is responsible for securing clients, marketing their business, and delivering exceptional service to their existing clients.

Don’t for one moment confuse the two and get distracted by a remote employee who makes it look easy.

Your position as the CEO, marketing director, bookkeeper, and client service director mustn’t be diluted or downplayed - you are a rock star!

For full show notes, please visit www.thepodsquadcollective.com/podcast-013

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20/06/2021

Raise your hand if you’ve had more than three days in a row where you didn’t get to the end of your to-do list!

Okay, let’s be real.
For most of us, it’s way more than three days - it’s more like every day right?

Imagine what your days would feel like if you did away with to-do lists forever and instead leveraged the power of your calendar so that you end every day with a great feeling of accomplishment knowing you got the mandatories totally taken care of.

Listen to this week’s episode for a great conversation with , publisher of Executive Support Magazine, international speaker and administrative market expert.

Lucy shares some transformative ideas on how you can take back control of your days plus so much more!

While we’re talking about the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe so you make sure not to miss a single episode!
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19/06/2021

My amazing friend and fellow
Stacey - HoneyBook Pro is hosting a workshop next Friday all about automating your workflow in your business. In this two hour workshop, she will provide using HoneyBook step-by-step. If you are wasting time doing “all the things” and not utilizing automated systems to take back your time AND peace of mind, this workshop is for you!
See deets below.

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During this 2 hour workshop, we'll cover all of the steps needed to build your DREAM workflow in HoneyBook. I'll take you step-by-step to make sure you lay a firm foundation to build your workflow!

15/06/2021

13/06/2021

Have you ever felt as though, no matter how much progress you make or success you achieve, you don’t truly deserve your accomplishments?

If so, you’re in good company. Feeling like a fraud is a phenomenon that plagues many successful people. In fact, writer Maya Angelou and physicist Albert Einstein, both believed they didn’t deserve the attention their work received!

Feeling like a fraud is a phenomenon that plagues many successful people.

This unwarranted sense of insecurity is known as imposter syndrome. It leaves many of us feelings as though we haven’t earned our success, or that our thoughts aren’t worthy of attention. In some cases, it can even prevent people from sharing ideas, applying for university, or pursuing certain jobs.

In my latest episode, my guest, Heather Rider and I discuss what imposter syndrome feels like, how it affects us and some tips to overcome them. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. And check out my full show notes at www.thepodsquadcollective.com/podcast-011

07/06/2021

Choosing the right quiz building tool to create your lead magnet quiz.

One you have your email sequence created, it’s time to put the lead magnet quiz elements together inside a quiz building tool of your choice.

Not sure which one is right for you? Here are two amazing quiz building tools to choose from.
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06/06/2021

Your client has spent time researching, recording, editing, and publishing an engaging podcast episode that theirr listeners can’t get enough of. What if there was another way to squeeze even more juice out of the post? Repurposing podcast content is the perfect strategy to refresh existing episodes into new mediums. It can help your client discover new audiences and keep their current listeners engaged all by uniquely packaging the content you’ve already created.

As a Podcast Manager, helping your clients by repurposing their podcast content for social media, blog posts, or videos, you’re able to stretch one episode into multiple engaging posts. As a result, it will consistently provide their audience engaging content -- and also attracting new listeners.

My new digital course will teach you how to become a Podcast Manager and ALL the ways to repurpose a podcast episode so you can add these to your list of services. The course is currently in Beta mode and if you are an inspiring Podcast Manager who want to learn all the skills you need to start and grow a profitable online business, I would love for you to be part of this Founders group! You can find all the details at thepodsquadcollective/PAfounders.

27/05/2021

I’m popping in your feed today with another tip about networking. It’s not only about connecting with prospective clients!

There is massive value in networking with other VAs. The advice and mentorship we provide each other are invaluable.

Plus, on the hard days, who better to lean on than a community of people who REALLY understand what you’re dealing with. A strong professional network is everything in a solo business that can get kind of lonely right?

I’m talking about this and so much more with Jordan Garafalo of Oasis VA on the pod this week. Listen in and you’ll hear Jordan’s advice on how to network with your warm audience.

This one is packed with great advice. After you listen, let us know what you think on iG!

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