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We got the opportunity to chat with Taylor, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System [https://www.fullybookedva.com/]! Taylor is a licensed nurse and holistic health and mental health advocate. She is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs reach their fullest potential and has helped multiple women grow their businesses through social media and administration. Fun Fact: Taylor has a red-haired Doberman that matches her red hair! Why should YOU tune-in? Are you brand new to online business and virtual assistance? In this episode, Gina coaches Taylor on how to look for the right type of client and how to pitch them with little to no experience. If you’re just getting started or have been frustrated with pitching and landing clients, this episode is for you. Links mentioned in this episode: You can find Taylor on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorhakala/]. The #FullyBookedVA System [https://www.fullybookedva.com/] Highlights: 4:09 – Taylor’s services and Gina’s prospecting strategy 13:40 – How to sell yourself and have a good time 19:47 – Types of clients and how to land them with no experience 30:02 – The one thing you need so that the rest will grow with you

We got the opportunity to chat with Donna, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System [https://www.fullybookedva.com/]! Donna is a passionate, hard-working, dedicated professional who enjoys helping business owners succeed. She has many years of experience in the creative industry, which has helped her sharpen her skills in problem-solving, project management, quality communication and has made her keen on the details. Fun Fact: Donna is a first-generation American on her mother's side. Why should YOU tune-in? Have you ever wanted to change careers but really haven’t figured out how or what? Have you been with your career for five, ten, or even twenty years and felt as though it’s too late to switch now? Donna gives us the deets on how she transitioned to owning her own online business after over 20 years in the same career. Her business is growing and she’s loving every minute of it! Find out how she did it and where she’s going from here. Links mentioned in this episode: You can find Donna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-burch-brown-62b45312/]. The #FullyBookedVA System [http://fullybookedva.com] Highlights: 0:36 – Donna’s intro into the world of online business and landing her first clients 6:56 – Offering services online and niching down 11:01 – A growing business and nowhere to go but up 17:42 – Gina coaches on marketing and prospecting clients 27:55 – There are so many tools out there - Gina’s take on which ones to learn

Here at Horkey HQ we had the opportunity to chat with Jill Mohler, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System [https://www.fullybookedva.com/]! Jill is a native Ohioan and also a resident of South Florida for over 30 years. She served in the Ohio Air National Guard for 8 years, then married, moved to Florida, had 2 kids, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Sales and Marketing. Like most people, when COVID-19 reared its ugly head, her hours and pay were reduced dramatically, which lead to her decision to start her very own online business. Jill is super-charged (and maybe a bit obsessive) about health and fitness; she loves animals, especially dogs (her puppy's name is Daisy); and her favorite breakfast is eggs over easy with avocado. Fun Fact: Jill served in the military for 8 years! Why should YOU tune-in? If you’re new to the world of online business but you’re worried about the newbie stage of having little to no “experience,” this episode is for you! Gina schools us on mindset and how to start landing clients even before gaining more experience. Links mentioned in this episode: You can find Jill on LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-mohler-0560a319]. The #FullyBookedVA System [http://fullybookedva.com] Starter Story: $790K/Year Virtual Assistant Business [https://www.starterstory.com/stories/i-started-a-790k-year-virtual-assistant-services-business-in-my-mid-50s] Highlights: 0:00 – Intro 2:07 – Jill’s journey 7:30 – What this journey has taught Jill about herself 11:34 – Defining B2B writing and the services Jill offers 21:15 – Pitching can be scary 25:48 – Pitching doesn’t have to be scary 35:02 – Mindset equals success 36:44 – Let’s talk finances

Episode 32 is a conversation with Krystal Trotter, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System [https://www.fullybookedva.com/]! Krystal is a wife and mother of a 4-year-old and a 4-month-old. She’s a stay-at-home mom who’s been freelancing for about a year and recently decided to go all in! She has a passion to grow her business and we’re helping her figure out the “how” as she goes along. Why should YOU tune-in? If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work online or start your own business, this episode is for you. The hardest part about having your own successful business is getting started. In this episode you’ll hear some valuable pitch and prospecting coaching from Gina! Links mentioned in this episode: You can find Krystal on her Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kbragalone1], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kbtrotter.va/], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystaltrotter/]. The #FullyBookedVA System [http://fullybookedva.com] Highlights: 0:00 – Intro 2:06 – How Krystal went from teaching to starting her own online business 7:02 – Figuring out what services to offer as a virtual assistant 7:43 – Gina’s advice in pitching current clients 10:30 – Trial periods and test projects are great for the experience 11:50 – What success looks like for Krystal 14:45 – Gina’s advice for niching down 17:13 – Gina coaches on recovering from mistakes and how to find more clients 32:14 – Krystal’s one piece of advice

This is the first episode of the NEW SEASON of the Horkey HQ episode after the birth of Hazel Mae Horkey! We got the opportunity to chat with Natalie Matestic, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System [https://www.fullybookedva.com/]!. From renowned influencers to amazing business owners, Natlie has worked with a wide range of clients over the past 4+ years that she has been in business! She’s definitely an overachiever in that she started and ran her business while still at university! Not letting the books slow her down, Natlie was able to take her business full-time and deliver unbelievable results to her clients’ businesses. Fun Fact: Natalie is a concert junkie, which means she’s been to over 100 concerts! She’s also obsessed with everything 70s and Cher. Why should YOU tune-in? Do you know what it takes to start and scale an online business? (Hint, it isn’t a masters degree or a ton of money.) Natalie teaches a really valuable lesson that can only be learned by putting yourself out there for hire. She also received some really valuable 1-on-1 coaching from Gina that will help anyone pursuing success online. Links mentioned in this episode: You can find Natlie on her Website [https://www.natalieroseva.com/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/natalie.matesic.9], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/natalierose.va/], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieroseva/]. The #FullyBookedVA System [http://fullybookedva.com] Highlights: 0:00 – Intro 2:05 – Natalie’s favorite concerts 3:32 – How and why Natalie got into the online business 5:33 – How much Natalie charged versus how much she charges now 8:33 – From full-time work to being a #FullyBooked business owner 11:44 – The details about how Natalie found her clients 18:01 – Gina coaches on Client Retention 27:51 – Gina coaches on how to continue marketing even when your client roster is full 37:10 – Gina coaches on scaling your Virtual Assistant business 39:06 – Natalie’s one piece of advice