76. From Stay-at-Home Mom to Booked-Out Business Owner: Nicole's Inspiring VA Journey!

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I'm chatting with the incredible Nicole Sullivan, a stay-at-home mom who transformed her life (and her bank account!) by launching a thriving virtual assistant business! Nicole's story is a powerful testament to the fact that you can have it all – a fulfilling career, a flexible schedule, and a joyful family life.

After feeling lost and unfulfilled in her role as a stay-at-home mom, Nicole discovered the VA world and immediately knew it was the right fit. She leveraged her background in corporate marketing and sales, embraced the "fake it 'til you make it" mindset, and booked out her business fast!

Here's what you'll discover in this inspiring conversation:

• How Nicole overcame her initial fears and doubts to launch her VA business.

• The power of putting yourself out there before you feel 100% ready.

• How she positioned herself as a VA and immediately attracted a flood of client inquiries.

• Her experience with outsourcing and building a team to handle the overflow.

• The unexpected ways her VA business transformed her life as a mom (hint: it's about more than just money!).

• Nicole's top tips for other moms (or anyone!) who want to build a booked-out business.

• How authenticity, vulnerability, and a "just do it" attitude can lead to massive success.

• An amazing opportunity to receive a 30-minute optimization from Nicole!

Nicole's story is a powerful reminder that you don't have to choose between motherhood and a fulfilling career. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, practical advice, and the motivation you need to create your own booked-out life!

Episode Outline:

• Introduction and Welcome Nicole (00:01:27)

• Nicole's Background: From Corporate Marketing to Stay-at-Home Mom (00:02:46)

• The Search for Something More: Feeling Lost and Unfulfilled (00:03:55)

• Discovering the Virtual Assistant World and Saying "Yes!" (00:04:55)

• Taking Action Before Feeling Ready: Leveraging Existing Skills (00:05:32)

• The Power of Positioning: Attracting Clients Through Social Media (00:05:46)

• Booking Out Fast and the Need to Outsource (00:06:20)

• Building Systems and Processes: The Six-Figure VA Course (00:07:29)

• The Unexpected Benefits: Transforming Motherhood and Personal Life (00:13:53)

• Prioritizing Happiness and Finding a New Sense of Self (00:15:10)

• The Power of Saying "Yes" to Opportunities (00:18:56)

• Nicole's Advice for Other Moms and Aspiring VAs (00:20:41)

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