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Back to Business School: How to Choose the Best Tool for Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:06 +0000

Have you taken a bunch of time to research business tools, narrowed down the choices to finally choose a tool, only to discover it is not quite a good fit for your needs?

During the month of August, we're taking it back to Business School and focusing on all the business basics. We will be focusing on topics like the most common fundamental business practices to things like goal setting and review.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes discusses not letting the hype and popularity of a business tool cloud your selection process.

Ready to discover the best tool to implement in your business? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole helps you discover an easy-to-follow, systematic approach to choosing the best tools for your personality and business needs.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Get practical, actionable steps to evaluate programs.
How to rank your preferences for a more effective comparison.
The tip that will save you tons of time on this entire process.

About Our Pilot:

Nicole Bandes, founder, and CEO of Virtual A Team, is intensely committed to guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners to find and OWN THE ZONE so they can overcome overwhelm and have more time for what matters most.

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In-Flight Snacks:

How to Choose the Best Tool for Your Business Spreadsheet
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Back to Business School: What You May be Leaving Out When Measuring the Success of Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:54 +0000

Are your results not entirely aligned with your business goals?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes discusses with you the importance of removing tunnel vision when measuring the success of your business goals.

Do you know how to fully unleash and reveal what your business results are telling you? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole shares some encouraging words on looking at the big picture when evaluating your business metrics.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Placing your focus beyond one goal and micro measurements.
Balancing performance results with personal and/or business objectives.
What's your big hairy audacious goal (BHAG)?

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Facebook

Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Back to Business School: The Importance of Knowing the Stages of Business When Setting Goals

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:30 +0000

Your business goal is to grow, but do you know to where?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes discusses identifying the 4 stages of your business.

Ready to learn which phase of business you are in? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole discusses delegation and how it plays an essential role in getting you through the 4 phases of business.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

When is the right time to delegate?
Common challenges faced in each stage and how to handle them.
Taking Virtual A Team’s quiz to determine your business phase.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Quiz: How Ready are You for Your Virtual A Team?
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Embracing Business Freedom: How Virtual A Team Founder and CEO Created Her Version of Business Freedom with Virtual A Team’s Nicole Bandes and Jocelyn Compton

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:55 +0000

Can you confidently say you can take a 2-4 week vacation without having to bring your business to a grinding halt?

July is not just a month of scorching temperatures, we also get to celebrate freedom and independence and is the perfect opportunity to explore the concept of business freedom. Just as individuals cherish their personal liberties, entrepreneurs and business owners also seek the freedom to innovate, create, and succeed in their ventures. We will be using this month to have candid conversations with entrepreneurs who have chosen business freedom.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, we're shaking things up a bit - Virtual A Team’s Team Lead, Jocelyn Compton, will have the opportunity to sit down with the CEO and Founder of Virtual A Team, Nicole Bandes. These ladies will be discussing how they've been able to enjoy business freedom in their different roles and how Nicole has been able to take up to 9 week RV vacations (so far! Maybe next year she will get up to 10 weeks).

Are you ready to gain some insight into how to build the business freedom you desire? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Jocelyn and Nichole discuss how Nicole has set the foundation for her business freedom.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Why did Nicole even start Virtual A Team?
What freedom means to Nicole.
Some challenges Nicole has faced during her business freedom journey.
What has helped her turn the dream of freedom into reality?
How the Run Like Clockwork program has assisted Nicole in gaining business freedom?

About Our Pilot and Flight Crew:

Nicole Bandes, founder and CEO of Virtual A Team, is intensely committed to guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners to find and OWN THE ZONE so they can overcome overwhelm and have more time for what matters most.

Jocelyn Compton, Team Lead of Virtual A Team, is a military spouse and stay-at-home mother to two spunky boys. With a passion for driving productivity and fostering a collaborative work environment, Jocelyn makes sure that the team at Virtual A Team is ready and able to deliver for it's existing and future clients.

Connect with Nicole and Jocelyn

In-Flight Snacks:

Run Like Clockwork
Clockwork Accelerator
Flight 077: How to Trust Your Team
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Embracing Business Freedom: How Virtual A Team Can Assist You in Taking Charge of Your Business Freedom with Virtual A Team’s Ruth Kimani

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:36 +0000

Does your business integrate seamlessly into your life, or is your life fitting in the cracks of your business?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, we will be giving you an inside sneak peek into Virtual A Team; as our host, Nicole Bandes is joined in flight, all the way from Kenya, by one of the team's own team members - Ruth Kimani. Nicole and Ruth discuss the different ways that Ruth has been able to offer the clients of Virtual A Team business freedom to be able to create a business that works into their life rather than a life that fits in the cracks of their business.

Are you ready to be inspired to start your own journey to freedom? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and Ruth shares insights on life as a virtual assistant and how she strikes a harmonious balance between personal pursuits and helping others achieve their goals.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Who is Ruth Kimani?
Ruth’s role at Virtual A Team.
The benefits of being a freelancer.

About Our Flight Crew:

Ruth Kimani is a dynamic virtual assistant who enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking. As a VA, She embraces the freedom to indulge in her passions while empowering clients by taking on delegated tasks. Her organizational skills, attention to detail, and dedication ensure that every task is completed precisely.

With a love for exploring new cultures and immersing herself in books, Ruth brings knowledge and creativity to her work. In the kitchen, She delights in crafting culinary creations infused with flavors from around the globe.

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Embracing Business Freedom: The Starting Point to Turning Your Dream of Business Freedom into Reality with David Price

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:44 +0000

Have life challenges caused you to shift focus in your business?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Life Coach David Price. David is a firm believer that taking responsibility for your personal choices is the first step to gaining freedom. David is passionate about teaching individuals that freedom is something that everyone is deserving of and is a choice that everyone has.

Are you ready to start making the changes needed to gain the freedom you desire? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and David discuss shifting your mindset in order to open the door to freedom.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Who is David Price?
Why he made the decision to start his own business.
How David created the path to freedom.
What owning his own business has allowed him to do around freedom.
What helped David turn his dream of freedom into reality?

About Our Flight Crew:

Through personal transformation, David was able to achieve the life he wanted. Having the desire to share with others the lessons learned through his journey of personal transformation, David made the decision to become a Personal Life Coach. For most of his life, David was completely miserable - sad, angry, and frustrated. He felt like a complete failure in every way. But when he began to learn and practice the things he teaches to others- personal responsibility; the power of thoughts and words; life design and creation; and goal setting and achievement - his life became joyous, abundant, and prosperous.

Connect with David Price

Website

Facebook

In-Flight Snacks:

Your Three Core Life Values
Flight 092: Why You Should be Incorporating a When Life Works List in Your Success
The Eisenhower Matrix: How to Prioritize Your To-Do List
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Embracing Business Freedom: Why Having Business Freedom Creates a Healthy Work-Life Balance with Mackenzie Armstrong

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:45 +0000

Do you want the freedom of being a business owner but are hesitant?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Makenzie Armstrong, CEO and owner of Armstrong Virtual Solutions. Mackenzie teaches business owners how to leverage their Pinterest accounts to grow their audience and email list.

Are you ready to be inspired and gain insight on the journey to business freedom? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and Mackenzie how a candidate conversation about the Freedom of entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Who is Makenzie Armstrong?
Why she made the choice to be a business owner.
Some of the hardest things Makenzie had to overcome while seeking freedom in her business.

About Our Flight Crew:

Mackenzie Armstrong is a former educator turned Pinterest strategist. In the words of Johnny from Dirty Dancing, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," instead of being the best-kept secret with hidden content in the corners of your website and social, Mackenzie teaches coaches and entrepreneurs with blogs and podcasts to fill their audience with ideal clients using Pinterest.

She believes that Pinterest is an underutilized strategy for most businesses–especially coaches and podcasters. Feel relieved and confident using content you've already got (and everything you create in the future) to reach the right people without spending all your time posting.

Connect with Mackenzie Armstrong

Website

Facebook

Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Pinterest Audit Checklist
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Embracing Business Freedom: How a Mompreneur Set the Foundation for Her Business Freedom with Amanda Furgiuele

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:18 +0000

Are you letting the idea of being "too busy" get in the way of your productivity?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Amanda Furgiuele, Owner and CEO of AF Consulting Team. Amanda understands the value of time, and for the past 15 years, she has helped businesses in all aspects, from start-up to sale, restructuring to reinvention.

Are you ready to get inspired to start your path to freedom? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and Amanda have a candid conversation about Amanda’s journey to business freedom.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Who is Amanda Furgiuele?
How she created the lifestyle of her dreams.
Some of the hardest things Amanda had to overcome during her journey.

About Our Flight Crew:

Amanda Furgiuele is a sole parent, multiple-business owner and entrepreneur, bestselling co-author, educator, and expert in creative problem-solving and time management. Her no-fluff attitude towards business (and life) has led her to start, buy, sell, and mentor businesses across the globe.

Connect with Amanda Furgiuele

The Pursuit of Badasserie Website

The AF Consulting Team Website

Facebook

Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Badass Business Sales Solutions
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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12 Key Strategies to Help Improve Your Productivity When it Comes to Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:41 +0000

Have you been waking up feeling like you don’t feel like adulting?

June is focused all around productivity - We will be bringing you interesting and actionable topics related to productivity that you can start implementing in your business today.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes shares with you 12 strategies, that are key to remaining productive in your business.

Are you ready to start feeling rejuvenated? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nichole shares 12 awesome strategies to help you jumpstart your way back to being productive.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

An array of strategies to maintain momentum and boost energy levels for improved productivity.
How to be intentional when selecting a strategy for you.
The importance of embracing the why and the what in what you do when selecting a strategy.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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9 Practicable Strategies to Help You Heighten the Focus in Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:34 +0000

Do you find yourself with a number of unfinished tasks at the end of each day?

June is focused all around productivity - We will be bringing you interesting and actionable topics related to productivity that you can start implementing in your business today.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes shares 9 strategies to help you keep your mind on the tasks at hand.

Are you ready to shift your focus in the right direction? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole shares some unique ways to keep your mind on track when working in your business.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

The practice of removing thought clutter.
Have you heard of the Zeigarnik effect and how it affects your focus?
Learning how to identify your triggers.
Recognizing your ideal and how to fit it into your schedule.
Discovering healthy distractions to get you back in the groove.
Defining practically perfect and how it plays a role in your level of focus.
The benefits of having a business buddy.
Do you have a clear understanding of your business WHY?
What to do when faced with negative thoughts.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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