41. Don’t Hire Until You Hear This: What It Really Means to Be Ready for a VA or OBM w/ Kate Scholtes

In this episode, our host Mariah Stockman, alongside special guest Kate Scholtes, dives deep into the world of Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Online Business Managers (OBMs). They discuss the significance of these roles in streamlining business operations and the differences between the two, ensuring that CEO moms can make informed decisions about hiring the right support to enhance their businesses without compromising their roles as mothers.

On Today's Episode:

• Kate Scholtes’ Journey: Hear from Kate on how she transitioned from various careers to ultimately supporting women in starting their own online businesses as VAs, enabling them to lead lives they love without sacrificing their schedules.
• Understanding VAs and OBMs: Learn what VAs and OBMs do, how they differ, and why it’s crucial to understand these differences to effectively utilize their skills in your business.
• Building Effective Systems: Mariah and Kate talk about the importance of having clear systems and processes in place before bringing someone into your business to help ensure they can be effective without added stress
• Personal Insights: Both Mariah and Kate share personal stories and insights on balancing motherhood with business demands, providing a relatable and supportive voice to other moms in the same boat.
• Resource Connections: Discover how to connect with VAs trained by Kate through her 'Connect Program', designed to match business owners with skilled virtual support.

Connect with Kate

• Beginner to Booked VA™ : www.yourbtsbff.com/beginner-to-booked
• BTS BFF Connect (Hire a VA): www.yourbtsbff.com/bts-bff-connect
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourbffkate

Ways to Connect Outside the Podcast

• Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman
• Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co
• Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership
• SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/