Have you ever tried to run your business, keep up with your clients' ever-changing needs, follow the latest trends, and thought, "Can't I get some help around here?!" But perhaps you've shied away from asking for help because you're scared of the unknown or you're not sure how you can trust somebody to help? Panic-Proof Radio is for you. We dive deep into the lives of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, agency owners, professional service providers, VPs, and more to hear how they are working with a VA, getting out of their own way, and living a life they love.
BONUS: Facing Uncertainty with Confidence and Control
Amy Landino discusses how to face economic uncertainty with confidence, sharing strategies to reclaim control and build the life you want, in an interview on personal branding and entrepreneurial growth.
5 Nov 2024
S2 EP 10: Fostering a Strong Work Community with Help from a Virtual Assistant
Linda Abraham has been a leader in the admissions consulting field since 1994. She founded Accepted to empower applicants to tell their unique stories through their college, graduate school, business school, law school, and medical school applications. Linda’s passion for sharing information about admissions and empowering applicants to achieve their goals led her to start the Admissions Straight Talk podcast in 2012.
At Don’t Panic Management, we’ve been able to work with Linda on the Admissions Straight Talk podcast throughout their production process, along with daily standard administrative procedures. In this episode, Linda shares her perspective on the evolution of the podcast and why building a solid team, including virtual assistants, helps small businesses scale and reach new audiences.
Key Takeaways:
Hiring virtual assistants for podcast production and management can help alleviate business stresses and production time turnaround.
When working with a VA, it’s essential to dedicate time to video conferences to help foster a sense of community and connection across your team.
Flexibility is crucial when working in virtual environments.
VAs can provide peace of mind towards your business when you need to focus on external things in your day-to-day life.
Resources from this Episode:
Learn more about Accepted (https://www.accepted.com/)
Listen to the Admissions Straight Talk podcast (https://www.accepted.com/admissions-podcast)
Follow Linda on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaabraham/)
Learn more about Don’t Panic Management (https://dontpanicmgmt.com/)
Reclaim your time with the Panic-Proof Blueprint (https://dontpanicmgmt.com/panic-proof-blueprint/)
22 Oct 2024
How to Create a Powerful Virtual Team
Tony Holbrook leads a busy life—he’s a business owner, a consultant, a CrossFit gym owner and trainer, and a dad to four. It’s a lot to juggle, but thanks to his team of trusty virtual assistants, he’s been able to consistently grow his business over the years.
We have much to learn from Tony, who masterfully organizes and operates his many ventures. He’s a big fan of virtual teams and credits his team for making his business more efficient and productive. He shares how he structures his virtual teams, where he sees his place as the leader, and what he does when he recognizes it’s time to pivot.
Key Takeaways:
Some may shy away from virtual teams, but Tony has found that being open to a broader pool has opened up more opportunities to find the right person for the role.
Everything needs to be documented, even a tangent that comes up in a meeting. If it’s not recorded, it slips through the cracks and it’s no longer serving anybody.
There’s something you can learn from every member of your team. Tony encourages leaders to be curious about the lived experiences that others bring to the table.
Just because you ask somebody to do a job doesn’t mean they will be successful. As a leader, it's up to you to determine whether your team members are set up for success.
Resources from this Episode:
Learn more about Tony Holbrook (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyholbrook/)
Learn more about Don’t Panic Management (https://dontpanicmgmt.com/)
Reclaim your time with the Panic-Proof Blueprint (https://dontpanicmgmt.com/panic-proof-blueprint/)
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