Quitting Corporate

We are wrapping up Season 1 and I can't believe we're already here! I've had my fair share of corporate blunders and I'm hoping that by sharing my experiences that you also realize you are worth much more. These experiences have shaped me into the person I am today. Tune in as I share what I've learned from starting this podcast, the people I've worked with that led me to quit corporate, and what I would have done differently. I also talk about: The types of jobs I had before becoming my own boss and how they've helped me grow as a self-employed business owner Basic steps you can take today to prepare to leave your corporate job How you can set boundaries for yourself in the workplace What I've learned about corporate management Resources mentioned: Episode 9 - It's Deeper Than Money Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session. Learn how to use any platform to set up automations with The Anatomy of Automation. Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

Basic skills are never truly basic. Anyone who tells you otherwise doesn't understand the value that comes into your business from these so-called "basic" skills. And although some businesses want cheap labor for simple or repetitive tasks, we must be mindful of people's knowledge, talent, and craft when hiring them to do the job. These simple and repetitive tasks may seem small but they end up playing a big role in one's business. In this episode, I talk about: How basic tasks play a big role in your business and I break them down The many benefits of hiring someone to complete simple tasks and move your business forward The value that simple tasks can bring to your business in the long run Whether or not to consider automating systems instead Resources mentioned: Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session. Learn how to use any platform to set up automations with The Anatomy of Automation. Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

Automations aren't only great to have in your business, they're great to have in your personal life as well. Whether you want to offload something 100% or partially, both are an option. If automation is new to you, you might be wondering what are the benefits? Well, this is what today's episode is all about. Your time is valuable and automating as many things as you can will not only save you time, it allows you to start focusing on other more important areas of your work or personal life. In this episode, I talk about: How to take simple automation to the next level and use it in your personal life The areas of your work life or personal life that can be automated today How to identify what can be automated and when The simple tasks you may already be automating and don't even know Resources mentioned: Download my Gifting Holiday Guide here. Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session. Get the skills you need to start building automations in your work and personal life with The Anatomy of Automation. Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

Money is a deep-rooted issue in people who were raised to believe that they don't have it and there's no way of getting it. But that can't be further from the truth. Conquering those limiting beliefs is part of the process. If this is something you struggle with, consider this: What do you do that you would love to be paid for? Because the reality is, there are so many things that you may be good out that can generate income. In this episode, I talk about: Daily tasks you may be good at but don't realize you can charge money for How to leverage your strengths and make money The pushback you may experience when you set your boundaries The power of saying "no" Resources mentioned: Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session. Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

If you're considering the work-from-home lifestyle or are just starting out, you'll see many people building successful teams and having successful journeys. But it's not all rainbows and butterflies. I'm a huge advocate for being your own boss, setting your own hours, and creating your own schedule but working from home has its cons too. In this episode, I will be sharing: Where to search for your first few remote clients How to balance your work life and your personal life Why building an online community is important The many benefits of working at home Resources mentioned: Join the Quitting Corporate Facebook Community. Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session. Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

If you've been working online for some time now and you're ready to niche down and learn more about automation, this is the episode for you. Contrary to popular belief, you can transition in your business without losing out on any income. In fact, for most people, niching down in a specific area brings in MORE income than before. But why niche down into automation? Won't that take my job away? The short answer - no. Don't let that fear take over. Your clients will need you as you grow in automations, learn more about integrations, and more. In this episode, I will be sharing: How to prep your clients for your new shift in business How automating processes in your client's business can help them grow Tasks that can be automated and help the business run smoothly Why you don't need to worry that your job will be replaced Resources mentioned: Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session. Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

Just because your title includes "Assistant" doesn't make you any less valuable than the business owners you work with. You are just as important. In fact, some Virtual Assistants are bringing in more funds than the client they work for on a monthly basis. You're not in corporate anymore, friend. You make the rules and you set the boundaries for yourself and your clients. And whether you're a new or experienced service provider, business owners want to work with you because you are needed. It's as simple as that. So, join me in this episode as I bust some popular myths of working as a Virtual Assistant and help you lay it all out there to better prepare yourself when working with clients. In this episode, I will be sharing: Why being a Virtual Assistant doesn't make you any less valuable as a service provider How to set your boundaries around how you want your business to work The importance of communication when working remotely How to have more flexibility with your clients Resources mentioned: Check out my mini crash course, How and Where to Find Clients. Ready to quit corporate? Learn more here. Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. I'd love to know how YOU quit corporate! Email me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

Going back to corporate doesn't have to be your backup plan if your entrepreneur journey isn't going the way you hoped for. As you might already know, a corporate job isn't as stable as society has made us think it is. There are several things to consider in your business before you decide to throw in the towel and head back to your corporate job. In this episode, I will be sharing: The signs to look out for before you decide to leave your business for a corporate job How to handle a bad experience with a client What you can do to prepare ahead of time and beat the overwhelm and stress of running your own business What to do if you get back into corporate and realize it was the wrong decision Quitting Corporate is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your Virtual Assistant business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! You can follow me on: Website: https://quittingcorporate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quittingcorporate_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quitcorporate Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ67ciip5UOKM01B-kjiQyA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quittingcorporate/_created/ or let me know how YOU quit corporate by emailing me at: podcast@quittingcorporate.com. Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

The United States and Canada are not the ONLY countries where you are able to work as a virtual assistant or become an online service provider. In this case, the land of opportunity doesn't matter. You just need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection! Instead of trying to work for large companies who are seeking residents of United States and Canada, I want you to consider working as a contractor where you'll become an online business owner! There are many different avenues you can take in this online space that vary from being a general virtual assistant, social media manager, an online shopper, a copywriter and everything in between. Today, I will be sharing with you: The different options you can choose in order to be paid Setting your company up in the United States When you should actually be getting your clients How to maneuver different time zones Where to find your clients 👠👡👢🥿👟👠👡👢🥿👟👠👡👢🥿👟 The Quitting Corporate Podcast is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your online service provider business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! You can follow me on: Website: https://quittingcorporate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quittingcorporate_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quitcorporate Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/bylatoyar Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quittingcorporate/_created/ or let me know how YOU quit corporate by sending me a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/quittingcorporate. 👠👡👢🥿👟👠👡👢🥿👟👠👡👢🥿👟 Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold

Thinking long and hard about becoming a service provider is pretty normal. At some point you may have pondered about creating your own service provider business. Some of you may not have had time to think about it and either got canned or just said "eff this"… and handed in that notice. Either way, you have now decided that you want to create this business. But what's next? Today, I want to talk to you about ACTUALLY starting your service provider business. Not talking about it, but being about it...and actually getting clients! In this episode, I will be sharing: How I got my first client (after leaving a freelancing platform) The importance of reaching out to potential clients Getting your proposal sent as soon as possible Why you shouldn't sleep on your business (you can't sleep on a corporate job) What I had to do to create my business A little about being scared The Quitting Corporate Podcast is brought to you by Quitting Corporate where I, LaToya Russell, can show you the ropes to not only start your online service provider business but to make it profitable and worthwhile! You can follow me on: Website: https://quittingcorporate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quittingcorporate_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quitcorporate Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/bylatoyar Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quittingcorporate/_created/ or let me know how YOU quit corporate by sending me a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/quittingcorporate. Did something in this episode resonate with you? Did my conversation open the possibility for you to explore a new career path? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-Star review and a comment wherever you listen to the podcast. I love to hear how this experience has helped you! Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold