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Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
Andrea Elibero
103 episodes
22 hours ago
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Matt Quinones, a Virtual Assistant specializing in travel coordination and event management. Matt shares his journey from working at the Walt Disney Company on Broadway events to building his own retreat coordination business—and how creating a core offer in his first year transformed his confidence and clarity. Matt openly discusses the corporate-to-entrepreneur transition, the pandemic's role in his reflection on who he was ser...
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In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Matt Quinones, a Virtual Assistant specializing in travel coordination and event management. Matt shares his journey from working at the Walt Disney Company on Broadway events to building his own retreat coordination business—and how creating a core offer in his first year transformed his confidence and clarity. Matt openly discusses the corporate-to-entrepreneur transition, the pandemic's role in his reflection on who he was ser...
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Management,
Marketing
Episodes (20/103)
Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
101. From Disney Events to Retreat Coordinator: How One VA Found His Core Offer with Matt Quiñones | Client Success Story
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Matt Quinones, a Virtual Assistant specializing in travel coordination and event management. Matt shares his journey from working at the Walt Disney Company on Broadway events to building his own retreat coordination business—and how creating a core offer in his first year transformed his confidence and clarity. Matt openly discusses the corporate-to-entrepreneur transition, the pandemic's role in his reflection on who he was ser...
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22 hours ago
34 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
100. I Can't Believe We're Here! 6 Game-Changing Lessons from 100 Episodes
Oh my goodness, 100 episodes! I literally cannot believe we've hit this incredible milestone. When I started this podcast back in June 2023, I had absolutely no strategy, no plan - just this intuitive, burning desire to share the real, messy behind-the-scenes of what it's actually like to build a service business. And honestly? Thank God for my podcast manager because I had no clue what I was doing! But if you've ever thought "I'm not ready" for that business pivot, new offer, or big sc...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
99. Why Marketing Feels Hard for Virtual Assistants & OBMs (And It's Not Your Fault)
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I'm diving into why marketing feels so hard for VAs, OBMs, and service providers, and why it's absolutely not your fault. If you've ever stared at a blank screen wondering what to post, felt guilty about not being "consistent" with content, or wondered why marketing advice never seems to work for you, this episode will change everything. I break down the three major reasons why standard marketing advice fails service providers: wrong busin...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
98. How Sara Hall Went From 8-Client Chaos to Her Dream VA Offer | Client Success Story
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Sara Hall, who transformed from a burned-out VA managing 8 clients while homeschooling two kids to creating her signature offer as "The Time Away VA." Sara shares her raw, honest journey through corporate conditioning, imposter syndrome, and the mindset work that led to her breakthrough. During our conversation, Sara reveals how working together in my Expansion program helped her recognize her unique magic - something she'd been ...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
97. Why Premium Clients Aren't Buying your VA or OBM offer (And the Strategic Entry Point They Actually Want)
Ever feel like your content is solid and your offers are good, but somehow people just aren't buying the way they used to? You're not alone. If you've been showing up consistently but wondering why your sales have stalled, this episode reveals the real reason behind slow sales (and it's not your expertise). Most VAs, OBMs, and service providers are missing a crucial shift in buyer behavior that's happening right now. In this episode, I explore why people are more hesitant to invest than ever ...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
96. Stop Marketing Harder and Start Marketing Clearer: The Messaging Shift Every Online Service Provider Needs
Ever feel like your marketing is just... not working? You're either avoiding it completely because you don't know what to say, or you're posting everywhere but no one's booking calls. The problem isn't that you need to do more marketing—you need clearer messaging. When your message is scattered, you're essentially waving a flashlight around hoping someone notices, instead of being the lighthouse that guides exactly the right people straight to you. In this episode, I'm breaking down why "doin...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
95. How to Trust Yourself When Everyone Gives Different Business Advice
Ever feel paralyzed when you get conflicting advice from different business experts? You're not alone. If you've ever found yourself asking multiple coaches the same question, getting different answers, and feeling more confused than when you started, this episode will change everything for you. The truth is, every time you seek external validation for your business decisions without checking in with yourself first, you're rewiring your brain to believe that everyone else knows better than yo...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
94. From General VA to Systems Specialist: A Service Provider Success Story with Rebecca Carmensita
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Rebecca Carmensita, a client experience and systems strategist who has mastered the art of building a service business that truly supports her lifestyle. Currently based in Korea as a digital nomad, Rebecca shares how she evolved from a general virtual assistant to a specialized systems expert who confidently refers out clients who aren't the right fit. During our conversation, Rebecca reveals her journey from feeling overwhelmed...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
93. Stop Client Emergencies From Hijacking Your Strategic Business Time as a DFY Online Service Provider
You've blocked Friday afternoon for CEO time. No client calls, no urgent requests—just you, your laptop, and that business strategy you've been putting off for weeks. Then your phone buzzes with a Slack notification: "Can you fix this ASAP?" Your CEO time is gone again. If you've ever felt the crushing disappointment of having your strategic thinking time hijacked by someone else's emergency, this episode is for you. It's not that you're bad at time management—your business is structured to p...
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3 months ago
17 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
92. How to Create Client Experiences That Make People Obsessed (Without Perfect Systems) with Faith Morris
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Faith Morris, a remote operations partner who works with "organized psychopaths"—visionary entrepreneurs with small teams who are incredibly organized but overwhelmed by the infrastructure needs of their growing businesses. Faith shares her unconventional approach to client experience and why authentic human connection trumps perfect systems every time. During our conversation, Faith reveals why most service providers are focusin...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
91. 5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Virtual Assistant or OBM Business Model
Have you ever felt completely lost about what to do next in your business, even though you know you can't keep doing what you've been doing? You're not alone. In this episode, I share the story of Elena (not her real name), a virtual assistant who looked incredibly successful on paper - great clients, solid income, consistent referrals - but was completely drained by working entire weekends for client events with no additional compensation. Her breaking point led to an important realiza...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
90. How to Stop Overdelivering as a VA/OBM Without Losing Clients
Ever catch yourself adding "just one more thing" to a client deliverable? You know, that voice that says maybe you should send one more message, create one more graphic, or throw in an extra bonus—just to be helpful? If you've ever felt compelled to go above and beyond what you were hired to do, this episode is going to shift everything for you. Most service providers think overdelivering makes them valuable, but the truth is, it's not about being helpful at all. It's about trying to fe...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
89. How to Dissolve a Business Partnership Without Losing Your Friendship with Sara Bradley
Ever feel like you're fighting against your natural flow in business? Sara Bradley knows that feeling intimately. In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Sara, OBM and owner of Indigo Elephant, who shares her fascinating journey from struggling health coach to successful VA partnership to thriving solo OBM business. Sara's story is a masterclass in following your intuition, even when it means making difficult decisions. She openly discusses her experience dissolv...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
88. Why Premium Clients Skip Over Multi-Skilled Service Providers (Here's What to Do Instead)
Ever feel like your business skills should be attracting better clients, but somehow you're still stuck with demanding, low-paying projects? You're not alone. If you've ever been introduced as someone's "assistant" despite running half their business, constantly found yourself overexplaining your value, or watched newer VAs confidently charge double your rates, this episode is for you. The truth is, being multi-skilled and capable of handling "all the things" might actually be working against...
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4 months ago
18 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
87. How to Recognize Burnout as a Growth Signal in Your VA or OBM Business with Quinn Tempest
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Quinn Tempest, a business and marketing strategist who helps solopreneurs build sustainable businesses aligned with their values and vision. Quinn shares her journey from the corporate world to running her own business serving purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and reveals powerful insights about recognizing burnout as a sign of growth rather than failure. During our conversation, Quinn introduces the concept of two distinct types of ...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
86. How to Transform from Reactive Online Service Provider to Strategic CEO (My Personal Story)
Ever feel like you're the assistant in your own business instead of the CEO? You're not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing my journey from scattered OBM to soul-aligned coach, and the exact moment I realized that my "successful" business was actually running me instead of the other way around. If you've ever felt stretched thin by client work, stuck reacting to everyone else's priorities, or wondered how your business started controlling your life instead of supporting it, th...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
85. How to Build a Scalable Business Without Following the Social Media Rulebook with Teresa Cavalla
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Teresa Cavalla, a Leadership and High Performance Consultant, Certified Online Business Manager, ClickUp Vetted Consultant, and Systems Pro. Teresa shares her unique perspective on what it truly means to be an entrepreneur in the online space versus simply working online. During our conversation, Teresa reveals how she built a successful business without traditional social media marketing, instead focusing on authentic relationsh...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
84. The Hidden Business Structures Causing VA & OBM Burnout (And How to Fix Them)
Are you feeling exhausted, resentful of client work, or like you're constantly on call without the compensation or respect you deserve? In this eye-opening episode, I'm approaching burnout from a fresh perspective that might completely change how you view your business challenges. The truth is, burnout isn't a capacity problem, it's a structure problem. When your business is structured around reactivity, over-customization, and constant access to your energy, no amount of "just say no" or "ta...
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5 months ago
16 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
83. Releasing Limiting Beliefs: How Online Service Providers Can Uncover Their True Business Path with Tara Wiskow
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Tara Wiskow, an intuitive healer and life reinvention expert who transitioned from weight loss coaching to her true calling after experiencing a profound personal loss. Tara shares her powerful journey of transformation and the pivotal moment when she decided to finally answer the calling that had been knocking at her door for years. During our conversation, Tara reveals why we often choose business paths based on external valida...
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5 months ago
44 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
82. Stop Working 5 Days a Week: The 2-Day CEO Framework for Burned-Out VAs & OBMs
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I reveal the game-changing "Two Day CEO" approach that has transformed my business and can transform yours too. If you're constantly tied to your laptop, responding to client messages at all hours, and struggling to truly disconnect from work—this episode is your blueprint for freedom. I share my personal journey from being an "always available" service provider who couldn't take a proper vacation to creating a business that allowed me to spend ...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Soulpreneur Scaling Stories
In this episode of Soulpreneur Scaling Stories, I sit down with Matt Quinones, a Virtual Assistant specializing in travel coordination and event management. Matt shares his journey from working at the Walt Disney Company on Broadway events to building his own retreat coordination business—and how creating a core offer in his first year transformed his confidence and clarity. Matt openly discusses the corporate-to-entrepreneur transition, the pandemic's role in his reflection on who he was ser...