Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is both exhilarating and full of challenges that can test even the most resilient spirits. While there’s no doubt that chasing your dreams can be a thrill, no one said this journey was going to be a walk in the park. Read on to learn a few of the hard truths that every entrepreneur must come to terms with along the way.
Read MoreWe are beyond blessed here at AK/VA to work with incredible, talented, and wildly successful clients who are making an impact on the world each and every day. After working with many business owners, we know what works and what doesn’t work in the online space. Read on to learn how to land these types of clients and what the 5 habits of our most successful clients are so you can implement these habits, too!
Read MoreRunning a business is an amazing way to create time and schedule freedom, break through income ceilings, and achieve your financial goals. In fact, all of those things make being an entrepreneur so damn exhilarating. However, running a business is so much more than just making money.
Read MoreSelling always seems to get a bad reputation. So often, entrepreneurs struggle to sell without feeling guilty, slimy, or pushy. But what if selling wasn’t really the problem at all? What if it was your mindset around selling? If you want to drastically improve your mindset and process around selling and actually feel fulfilled in your business, this is the advice you need to take in…
Focus on selling whatever you are most excited about!
Read MoreThe number one thing that you have to do for your business to succeed is simply to give a shit about the people you serve.
That’s it. That’s the golden ticket to success. Give a shit about your current clients. Give a shit about your potential clients. And give a shit about your past clients.
Read MoreI woke up after a sleepless night, holding what felt like the weight of the world on my shoulders. The struggles and tribulations of my clients. The stressors of running a business and managing a team. The expectation to know it all and always get it right the first time.
Read MoreI think it’s safe to say that a lot of us have fallen into this concept that our worth is determined by our productivity. Or something like…The harder you work, the more money you will make. But being valuable or becoming a successful entrepreneur doesn’t mean you have to work 12+ hour days for months on end.
Read MoreSometimes you have to take a step back to be able to take a successful step forward. I know you are in the thick of it right now and taking a step back seems like it will create even more work for you and you will fall more behind than you already are.
Read MoreAs an entrepreneur, building a schedule can be hard! We are so lucky to live our days unconfined from opening and closing times, set lunch hours, and certain vacation slots. However, this freedom also means that we are required to create our own schedule, one that supports our goals and optimizes the use of our time. Here are my top four tips for building a schedule that supports your incredible success!
Read MoreExcuses halt our progress. They provide a safe and comfortable bubble where we don’t have to face our fears or take a risk. But what are we really achieving if we don’t pop the bubble and chase our wildest dreams? Here are my top tips for breaking your excuses and embracing your success!
Read MoreYou don’t have to sell a million products, or have 100K Instagram followers, or use the most advanced software programs. It’s a matter of assessing your business and finding where you can streamline! Here are my top four tips to simplify your biz and set yourself up for success!
Read MoreOne thing I often get asked by new VA’s or entrepreneurs is if there is anything I wish I’d known when I started my biz. It’s a hard question because every mistake or misstep I’ve had in the last four years has helped me get to where I am and I wouldn’t change my journey for all the champagne in the world (and if you know me, you know that’s a big statement!). But at the core of it, I was embarking on a path that wasn’t laid out or certain and I was learning on the go. Here are my top five tips for entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey…
Read MoreSpring is almost here and what better time to do some spring cleaning in your biz! From processes to customers, here are my four tips to get ready your business (and yourself!) ready to smash the rest of the year!
Read MoreOne of the reasons building and owning your business is so challenging is because of how personal it is. All we want as entrepreneurs is for our businesses to be successful (however you define that!) It can be hard when we don’t find the instant success we dream of so here’s my top three tips to help you stay the course in the face of obstacles!
Read MoreThere’s no doubt the middle is messy. But it’s also the place where you discover your passion and your desires. It’s where you experience the most growth and success. When we can embrace the messy, we can truly find ourselves.
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