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The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

Sarah Noked

33 episodes

2 days ago

Your client meetings should showcase your leadership—not just your note-taking skills. Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveals a simple, repeatable framework to turn every meeting into a strategic, value-packed session that builds trust, strengthens your authority as an operational professional and leader, and supports premium pricing. Here’s what we cover: The pre-meeting power play that builds unshakable confidence before you even join the call.How to craft a strateg...

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Your client meetings should showcase your leadership—not just your note-taking skills. Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveals a simple, repeatable framework to turn every meeting into a strategic, value-packed session that builds trust, strengthens your authority as an operational professional and leader, and supports premium pricing. Here’s what we cover: The pre-meeting power play that builds unshakable confidence before you even join the call.How to craft a strateg...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/33)

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

From Task-Taker to Strategic Partner: How to Lead Proactive Client Meetings

Your client meetings should showcase your leadership—not just your note-taking skills. Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveals a simple, repeatable framework to turn every meeting into a strategic, value-packed session that builds trust, strengthens your authority as an operational professional and leader, and supports premium pricing. Here’s what we cover: The pre-meeting power play that builds unshakable confidence before you even join the call.How to craft a strateg...

4 days ago

18 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Andrea Ventim (From Burnout to Booked Out)

What does it really look like to go from overworked and underfulfilled to confidently running a fully booked OBM business on your own terms? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Andrea Ventim, an Accredited OBM and OBM School alumni who shares her inspiring (and refreshingly honest) journey from burnout to building a thriving business supporting top coaches as their business partner. Before launching her OBM business, Andrea spent nearly two decades behind the scenes of one of the b...

1 week ago

34 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

The Overlooked Superpower: How to Set and Enforce Boundaries to Scale Your OBM Business

Do you find yourself answering client emails at 10 PM or easily saying "yes" to out-of-scope requests just to be helpful, only to feel drained and resentful later on? "Boundary Burnout" is all too common among online service professionals and it only holds your businesses back (and makes you feel a bit crazy!). In this episode of The OBM Show, Sarah Noked dismantles the myth that setting boundaries makes you seem “unhelpful”. Instead, she reveals why professional boundaries are the foun...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Desiree Silveira – Building a Business Around Her Values and Family

What does it really look like to build a successful OBM business around your values, lifestyle, and family? In this behind-the-scenes episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Desiree Silveira—OBM School grad, Accredited OBM, and a vital strategic partner inside our internal team. From juggling launches to managing client strategy and raising her daughter, Dez has intentionally designed a business that supports her life, not the other way around. We’re unpacking what it means to step into strate...

3 weeks ago

38 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

How to Shift the Power Dynamic in Client Relationships as an OBM

You were hired to lead—but suddenly, you’re stuck waiting for approvals, tiptoeing around recommendations, and wondering why the “strategic partner” role feels more like support staff. If that sounds familiar, this episode is your reset button. On this week’s episode of The OBM Show, we’re unpacking the unspoken issue that holds so many OBMs back: unhealthy power dynamics. I’m breaking down how even the most well-meaning client relationships can slip into misalignment—and how to claim (or rec...

1 month ago

15 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Ada Wogu – From Copywriting VA to Fully Booked OBM

What does it look like to go from copywriting VA to confident OBM—tripling your revenue and landing your dream clients along the way? In this episode of The OBM Show, I sit down with Ada Wogu, Accredited OBM and founder of Advance with Ada. With no corporate background and zero “traditional” business experience, Ada’s journey is proof that what you do need to succeed as an OBM is drive, integrity, and a strong foundation of systems. Ada opens up about her transition from virtual assistant to ...

1 month ago

33 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

Building an OBM Business that Doesn’t Burn You Out

What if having a full client roster isn’t the dream? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m unpacking the dark side of being booked up as an Online Support Professional - and what it really takes to grow your virtual business without recreating the burnout you left behind in your 9–5. Whether you’re drowning in Slack pings and client requests, or you’re starting to feel the weight of overcommitment creeping in, this is your permission slip to pause and redesign your business so that it’s ...

1 month ago

17 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Manu Loths: From Burnout to Building a Purpose-Led Agency

What happens when you hit burnout after 30+ years in corporate leadership—and decide it’s time to build something of your own? In this episode of The OBM Show (also available as a video), I’m joined by Manu Loths, an Accredited OBM and founder of Breitinger Consulting. After decades of working in senior roles across Germany and New Zealand—including CFO, GM, and Head of Operations—Manu knew she wanted more flexibility, more purpose, and more control over her time. Instead of looking for anoth...

1 month ago

52 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

You’re More Than Just Organized: The Real Value of Being an Online Business Manager

What if being “organized” was actually the least valuable part of your skill set? In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re digging into a major mindset shift that every Online Business Manager needs to make if they want to grow, lead, and land premium clients. Because here’s the truth: clients often say they’re looking for someone who’s organized—but what they need is a strategic partner. I’ve had clients hire me for “organization,” thinking they needed someone to keep the trains running. But t...

2 months ago

10 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Tovi Vider – The Right Hand Behind OBM School’s Growth

What does it really look like to be the right-hand woman inside a growing, impact-driven online business? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Tovi Vider—Accredited OBM, single mom, and the behind-the-scenes rock of OBM School. Tovi has been our in-house OBM for over four years, and in that time, she’s been at the center of some of the most transformational pivots in our business—from launching the OBM Accreditation to scaling our team and systems from the ground up. But her journey...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

How I'm Preparing My OBM Business for Summer (Without Burning It All Down)

What does it really take to run a virtual business through the summer—without overcommitting, underdelivering, or burning out completely? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m walking you through how I’m preparing my business for summer in a way that honors both my goals and my life. Because summer isn’t business as usual. Timelines shift. Clients go quiet. Life ramps up. And unless you plan for it, you’ll either hustle like it’s Q1 or disappear and scramble to recover come fall. Over the year...

2 months ago

16 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Muneeba Brooks - From Survival to Strategy

What does it really look like to build an OBM business in the middle of a life-changing moment—with no safety net and everything on the line? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Muneeba Brooks, an Accredited OBM and founder of NeuroNest Consulting, who shares her story of rebuilding from the ground up after becoming a single parent overnight. With 20+ years of operations experience and a deep commitment to supporting overwhelmed and neurodivergent clients, Muneeba turned survival i...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Sam Roblett - From Education to Purpose-Driven Success

What does it really take to build a purpose-driven OBM business—from a pandemic pivot, with no roadmap, and a whole lot of courage? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Sam Roblett, an Accredited OBM and digital learning designer based in the UK. After 15 years in education and school leadership, Sam made a bold shift during the pandemic—rebuilding her career, business, and life from scratch. Starting as a VA, she quickly realized she was already doing strategic, high-level work—and...

2 months ago

31 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

From Corporate to Freelance – How to Transition Smoothly (Step-by-Step Guide)

What does it really take to leave your 9–5 and build a freedom-based freelance business—without panicking, stalling, or burning bridges? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m sharing how I transitioned out of my corporate role and into full-time OBM business ownership—while still working. I didn’t quit on a whim. I built my business behind the scenes, one project, one client, and one system at a time. Whether you're feeling stuck in your corporate career, thinking about a side hustle, or ready...

3 months ago

13 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Gillian Edwards: From Layoff to Accredited Online Business Manager

What does it really take to go from corporate employment to OBM business ownership—and actually own your time, income, and expertise? In this episode of The OBM Show (also available as a video), I’m joined by Gillian Edwards, an Accredited OBM and marketing strategist who took a leap during the pandemic and never looked back. After being laid off, Gillian joined OBM School (shoutout to OBM Week + winning the Accelerator!) and slowly but surely built a business that works on her terms. Now, sh...

3 months ago

13 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

The Exact Tech I’m Using Right Now as a Service-Based Professional

What’s in my OBM tech stack right now? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through the exact tools I use behind the scenes to run a streamlined, scalable service-based business. We’re not just talking about any tools—we’re talking about the non-negotiables that every Online Business Manager and support pro needs to create structure, support growth, and deliver an elevated client experience. From project management and automation to real-time communica...

3 months ago

27 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM LeAngela Aitken: From Corporate to Accredited

What does it really take to transition straight from a 15-year corporate career into building a purpose-driven OBM business—without any stops in between? In this inspiring episode of The OBM Show (also available to watch on YouTube), I sit down with Accredited OBM LeAngela Aitken to share her powerful journey from burnout to business ownership. LeAngela didn’t start as a VA or freelancer. She made a bold leap from corporate leadership into the OBM role—and did so with strategy, confidence, an...

3 months ago

40 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of Lindsay Connolly: From NYC Fashion Exec to $100/hr Remote OBM in Belgium

In this episode of The OBM Show (also available to watch on YouTube), I sit down with Accredited OBM Lindsay Connolly, a former NYC fashion executive turned remote OBM working from Belgium, to unpack her incredible journey from corporate leadership to building a purpose-driven, high-value business. Lindsay didn’t start as a VA or test the waters with small freelance gigs. She made a clear, intentional leap into the OBM role—charging premium rates from day one and designing a business that fit...

4 months ago

45 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Julie Calcote: From Corporate Chaos to Calm Behind the CEO

What does it really take to transition from a decade in the legal world to running a successful OBM agency—while raising a family and prioritizing your values? In this episode of The OBM Show (also available on YouTube), I sit down with Julie Calcote, Accredited OBM, founder of Julie Calcote OBM Services, and a beloved mentor inside OBM School. Julie shares her journey from working behind the scenes in law offices to building a thriving business that gives her more space, purpose, and presenc...

4 months ago

20 minutes

The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

A Day in the Life of OBM Lenica Stephen: Project Manager Turned Accredited Pro

What does it really take to leave behind a 15-year corporate career and step into the freedom of online business? In this episode of The OBM Show (also available on YouTube), I sit down with OBM School Mentor and founder of IBOSS Inc., Lenica Stephen, to unpack her bold leap from burnout to business ownership—and what a day in her life looks like now as a thriving Online Business Manager. For years, Lenica followed the traditional path—climbing the corporate ladder, hitting the milestones, do...

4 months ago

31 minutes