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November 4, 2021November 18, 2021

81: How to Start a Profitable Bookkeeping Business with Noemi Aguilar-Horta

Are you alive or just breathing?

Today’s Free Mama Radio guest, Noemi Aguilar-Horta (founder of MamáCounts), is an amazing example of making the most of your time and doing the things you need to do in order to be successful.

She is a Free Mama that has grown her business exponentially by taking part in the Free Mama Movement Maker Accelerator program and has become an inspiration to many people, and she will inspire you too.

I hope you listen to the whole episode because Noemi drops some major truth bombs at the end of the episode and also shares some exciting news for the future of MamáCounts.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Actively working against the odds and stereotypes
Using your unique strengths to grow your audience
The importance of community

Noemi is the founder of MamáCounts and has been an accounting and tax professional for over 10 years.

She’s owned a successful virtual bookkeeping firm for five years and has found a way to make a full-time income, working from home, with only part-time hours. She wants to teach other mamas that they can do it, too!

Her passion is to help mamas stay home with their kids, while not giving up their career aspirations. She wants women to have the flexibility and freedom to be the amazing mamas they are and to have the confidence to go after their dreams.

Her message to all mamas is: You Count!

Make sure you get your ticket now for Freelance to Freedom Weekend so you can see Noemi shine as a panelist.

Have you checked out my FREE training?! Would you like the freedom to work from home and spend more time with your family? In this training, you will learn how I became a highly paid virtual administrative consultant in just a few hours a day…. and how you can too! CLICK HERE for instant access.

Resources Mentioned:

Noemi’s TikTok

MamáCounts Bookkeeping Community

MamáCounts Live Summit

MamáCounts Website

Freelance to Freedom Weekend

The Free Training

Join The Free Mama Squad

Join The Free Mama Movement Facebook Group

** This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use one of the links to purchase. This helps keep the podcast going and I only share products I have used, tested, and love.”

How We Can Connect:

Subscribe to the Podcast

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Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

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November 3, 2021November 9, 2021

How Do You Feel About Money?

We’re going a little deep today.

In just two days, a bunch of Free Mamas and I are going to get vulnerable and honest and really lean into the work that is needed to run a successful business at Freelance to Freedom Weekend.

One of these topics happens to be one that just about everyone and their grandma has an opinion about — money.

Now, I know you probably at least appreciate money if for nothing else than its ability to pay for food and keep your lights on.

But what about your money mindset?

This isn’t about people who like to drive nice cars and wear expensive clothes versus the people who don’t. It goes much deeper than that.

Your money mindset is your own personal set of beliefs and values surrounding money. It usually stems from how you were raised, and drives your decisions regarding anything financial, whether you realize it or not.

In business, taking a good look at your money mindset is extremely important if you want to really grow into a successful freelancer.

We’re so conditioned with an employee mindset, where someone else decides how much we earn, how much we work, and how far up the ladder we can climb.

The transition into business owner can be haaaaard when you’re so used to NOT being in control of these things.

Do any of these sound familiar? They’re just some of the money mindset beliefs that mamas have shared recently:

💰 Wanting to replace your income from your 9-5, but you can’t imagine charging clients “that much” for your services.

💰 Wanting to raise your rates, but then wondering “Who do I think I am?”

💰 Having a hard time setting firm boundaries around your clients paying their invoices on time, and feeling scared to jeopardize your relationships with them.

💰 Having the realization that you’re operating from a place of lack rather than abundance, and that it’s affecting every decision in your life and business.

💰 Making the decision to finally BELIEVE that you deserve to make the money and live the lifestyle you want because you’re willing to work hard for it.

These, and a million other reasons, are why checking your money mindset is SO VERY IMPORTANT.

I most definitely had to take a long, hard look at my own starting around the time I got into freelancing, and again when I created my course…and multiple times since. It’s something you have to keep coming back to as you grow and evolve.

Money may be one of the more controversial topics in our culture, but does it really have to be? Can we do the work to change our money mindset into something that will benefit us, rather than hold us hostage to beliefs that aren’t serving us?

Here’s a simple but powerful exercise you can do to start diving into your own money mindset:

Make a list of at least 10 “Money is…” statements that you believe. Take your time with it and be really honest with yourself. You may learn some eye-opening things about how you feel about money and what things you’re ready to change.

November 2, 2021November 16, 2021

How To Start A Virtual Assistant Business (FMTV THE BEST OF THE BEST)

Wondering how to start your virtual assistant business?

You’re in the perfect place because today, I am taking my best videos on this topic and putting all of the highlights into one video just for YOU!

Whether you are looking for ways to make money as a stay at home mom, looking into starting a virtual assistant business on a budget, or trying to figure out how to become a virtual assistant with NO EXPERIENCE, you are sure to get all of the answers you have been searching for right here!

P.S. Wondering how to find clients on social media? Check out last week’s episode of Free Mama TV to find out how!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!

October 28, 2021November 18, 2021

80: How to Make Time to Grow Your Business So You Can Work ON It and Not Just IN It

What’s important to you?

Not urgent… important. And think carefully, because if everything is a priority, then nothing is.

During this week’s podcast, I shared 3 tips for how you can hone in on your priorities (both in life and in your business) so that you can actually create the time for them.

Listen in because I will give you a huge tip as to how you can make time for your business and have it grow all in a weekend!

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Making the time to allow growth in your business
Figuring out the things that are important in your business
How to end the overwhelm

Sometimes we serve so much in our businesses that we forget that we’re actually running a business.

And don’t get me wrong, service is amazing. I am always in the Facebook group, showing up and making sure you feel best served. But if you are working IN your business too much, you have no time to work ON your business, which could stifle its growth.

In order to get around this obstacle is to decide what is and actually focus on what is important. Service is important, yes, but what is not important is attending 50 different summits where you will have people talk at you for hours on end about their success, not actually giving you actionable ways to achieve your own.

Choose to spend time on things that will truly benefit you.

It’s also important to block out time to tackle the tasks that you may be putting off or that you may feel you have no time to do. If you schedule appointments for yourself and follow through with those appointments, you’ll be able to get a lot more done than you might expect.

Setting goals is key to achieving success, but it’s not about the HOW it’s about the WHY and the WHAT. If you focus on the “how”, you will get in your own way, thinking it’s impossible to start.

Make sure you get your ticket now for Freelance to Freedom Weekend so that you can start tackling these goals and start prioritizing your business.

Resources Mentioned:

“The Joy of Missing Out” by Tonya Dalton

Freelance to Freedom Weekend

The Free Training

Join The Free Mama Squad

Join The Free Mama Movement Facebook Group

How We Can Connect:

Subscribe to the Podcast

Follow Me on Instagram

Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Other Episode You’ll Enjoy

3 Things 6-Figure Free Mamas Have In Common (and 1 they don’t!)

Your Business Should Be This

How Fast Are You Failing?

3 Things All Million Dollar Earners Do

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

These 4 ladies will save you months of hard work

The Freelance to Freedom Weekend is about getting things done to create a huge transformation in your business AND life.

Cheerleading and warm fuzzies are great and all — but you’ll walk away from this 2-day experience having already put into practice what you learned so you can carry that momentum into the next week and far beyond.

If you want to take back control of your life, AND you’re willing to do the work in order to grow — you cannot miss this weekend.

Here’s a little more on what’s in store for you:

McCall Jones of Charisma Hacking is our VIP night speaker, she is bringing her special energy and sharing with you about how to use your past to propel you forward.

Tracey Matney of Victory Points Social is going to spill the tea on her secret sales strategy that’s helped her land super loyal, high paying clients without feeling spammy.

Emily Long of High Performance Impact will help you unleash your inner Wonder Woman so that all those limiting beliefs holding you back become your secret weapon to unlocking your financial goals.

Tasha Booth of The Launch Guild will tell you how to dream bigger as a service provider and pave the way for future growth without having to put in more hours.

You already know that you can start your virtual business with a service as simple as email management, so why not join us for the Freelance to Freedom Weekend and equip yourself with everything you need to hit the ground running and reach your goals even faster?

Tickets to this life-changing experience are still available and will be only until November 4!

October 26, 2021November 16, 2021

How to Find Clients On Social Media In Your Freelance Business (Get Clients Fast)

A quick question: Have you ever wondered how to find clients?

If you answered yes, then you’re like 99.9% of other business owners in the entire world!

Some more good news is that clients are EVERYWHERE! Let’s drill down and talk about how to find them using something you’re probably quite familiar with already.

Do you use social media?

Well, great! In this week’s episode of Free Mama TV, I’ll give you my best advice on how to leverage the power of social media to connect with potential clients — including some hands-on tricks to help you work smarter.

P.S. Wondering how to get paid on time, every time? Check out last week’s episode of Free Mama TV to find out how!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!

October 21, 2021November 18, 2021

79: 3 Things 6-Figure Free Mamas Have In Common (and 1 they don’t!)

Not sure if you knew this, but the Free Mamas are amazing!

There are quite a few of them who have achieved the 6-Figure award that we give out over here at The Free Mama. Reviewing the winners’ slideshow, I realized that these astounding women all had three things in common, and on this week’s episode of Free Mama Radio, I will share those three things along with the ONE thing they don’t have in common.

Make sure you stay until the end because I give you one easy way to do all three things in one weekend.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

How when we stand up for ourselves, good things happen
Different paths can all lead to success
The three things 6-figure Free Mamas have in common

As we all know, Freelance to Freedom Weekend had to be postponed to the first weekend of November. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate some of these amazing Free Mamas now.

I am so incredibly proud of what all of you have achieved, so when I tell you I am thrilled to share with you what these women have in common, I really mean it.

Before I get into that though, let me tell you what they don’t have in common: their paths.

All of these incredibly successful mamas have chosen different paths to get to where they are. But here’s the thing: they all are experts in their field and have made themselves indispensable.

And not only are they experts but they are experts in ONE THING. If you are too all over the board, no one will trust that you know the niche that you are claiming to know. Therefore, become so good at the thing that you do that people can’t think of someone else to do the job.

These women also invested money in themselves. In coaches, in networking, and their skills. One way you can do this is by signing up for our upcoming Freelance to Freedom Weekend, which is now November 5-6.

Make sure you get your ticket now so you too can make your way toward that 6-figure award.

Resources Mentioned:

Freelance to Freedom Weekend

The Free Training

Join The Free Mama Squad

Join The Free Mama Movement Facebook Group

How We Can Connect:

Subscribe to the Podcast

Follow Me on Instagram

Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Other Episode You’ll Enjoy

Your Business Should Be This

How Fast Are You Failing?

3 Things All Million Dollar Earners Do

Be Bold (A Lesson from Our Kiddos)

October 20, 2021October 28, 2021

You’re Already Doing This… Why Not Get Paid For It?

Be honest with me. Have you ever doubted your ability to be a virtual assistant because you don’t think you have any special skills?

Have you seen posts in the Free Mama Movement Facebook group and you had no earthly idea what they were talking about?

Then, you start thinking that all this VA stuff must be really complicated or advanced, and you’re just a mom/teacher/server/customer service rep/anything else…so it’s probably not for you.

Allow me to kindly, but firmly, tell you you’re wrong.

Sure, there are specialized and more complex services that many Free Mamas offer their clients. However, most of them DIDN’T start their freelancing business there. Many of them started with what they knew — something that you’re doing at this very second.

Email.

Yes, email.

Did you know that tons of business owners STRUGGLE with managing their email? Furthermore, they’re ready and willing — RIGHT NOW, with money in hand — to outsource this task to someone.

📧 Can you check email? Clearly, you can.

📧 Can you reply to emails with basic etiquette and complete sentences? Most likely.

📧 Can you organize emails into folders, or do a search on Google or YouTube to show you how? I’m willing to bet so.

YAY! You can offer email management as a virtual assistant, AND you can start immediately. A computer, WiFi, and the above skills (which you already have) are all you need.

(It’s also helpful to actually LIKE email and be at least somewhat organized with your own. If you have 75,000 unread emails in your own inbox, managing a client’s email may not be up your alley…but still, you CAN do it).

Don’t make this harder or more complicated than it is. Stop telling yourself that you don’t have any skills because I just showed you that you do. Don’t worry about posts in the Facebook group that you don’t understand yet.

You don’t need to know everything before you start your freelancing business. You start first, then learn anything you want…all while making money and growing your skills and experience.

October 19, 2021November 16, 2021

Get Paid On Time, Every Time

Do you enjoy getting paid for the work you do?

I thought so.

So then, what happens if you’ve sent an invoice to your client, and…crickets? You provide a service in exchange for payment. It’s kind of the whole point of business.

Plenty of people are really uncomfortable talking about money.

But in business, there are times when it’s a must. One of those times is when you have a client who is late paying you. At best, it’s an annoyance…and sometimes it can be a major inconvenience or lead to financial struggle for you as a freelancer.

Let’s do everything we can to avoid that and get you paid on time, every time!

Check out this week’s episode of Free Mama TV below and don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV on Youtube so you never miss an episode!

P.S. Wondering how to start email management? Check out last week’s episode of Free Mama TV to find out how!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!

October 14, 2021November 18, 2021

78: Your Business Should Be This

Business is such a stiff word.

What do you think of when you think of that word? Probably an office building and suits. Maybe some emails, spreadsheets, and contracts. Yes, it can be all these things, but it can also be FUN.

In today’s podcast, I talk about the pressure we put on ourselves and how we should be treating our businesses. It may not be what you think!

I hope you stick around as this episode is perhaps my most vulnerable and real to date.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

We should be having fun in our business
The pressure of being a high acheiver
Breaking down what will happen at Freelance to Freedom Weekend

I told my team this episode was going to be about having fun in your business. And it was…

More than anything the message that came across this week is that how we spend our days is how we spend our lives, and therefore these businesses that we create should be fun.

Easier said than done. And this is also coming from someone who broke down crying on the internet from putting too much pressure on herself. But guess what? I am human, and so are you and we need to allow ourselves some grace.

It’s all about setting realistic goals and expectations and remembering that although we may love our businesses, you and your business are two separate entities. And if you have awareness in your business (and in life), although it can be painful, it also leads to solutions and strength.