Work-At-Home Heroes

A Holistic Approach to Working While Living Your Best Life Apr 26, 2021

Erica Carrico is an Award-Winning Life Purpose & Business Coach for women who are ready to transform their lives. First, Erica explains why she quit the corporate world and how she found her own premium clients. Next, Erica gives tips on distinguishing yourself from others and reveals the steps to build your business to six figures. Your success will directly be tied to your purpose, so it’s time to start creating that abundance mindset from the start. Tune in as we chat about how you can discover your purpose and why you should stop listening to other people and think for yourself.

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Writing Copy That Isn’t Sloppy With Nicki Krawczyk Apr 19, 2021

After working in her father’s company, Nicki Krawcyzk knew that she had a knack for writing. She realized that PR was not her thing, so she ventured into the world of writing copy. Despite the notion that writers earn low salaries, she proved it wrong because she’s getting paid very well.

In this podcast, you’re in for an informative talk about pitching a personalized email to a client -- what makes good copy, copy editing, and how to start out your copywriting career. Writing copy isn’t as intimidating as you think.

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Financial Freedom with Online Business Made Possible Apr 12, 2021

Entrepreneurs are not born; they’re made. From plumbing to spearheading an online business, Jaryd Krause managed to make money online by ditching the plumbing life and went to Egypt to do photography, which he dearly loves. Later on, he had this amazing light bulb moment—to help people find the best online business that works for them. Jaryd reminds us to never settle for single-source dependency and to always fill your cup with overflow. To know more of the secret of the universe, tune in to this podcast. https://workathomeschool.com/

Unlocking Success Through Mindset and Manifestation Apr 05, 2021

Lauren Saunders wasn’t expecting to turn from being a teacher to an entrepreneur. In this episode, we get to know how a strong and bright woman managed to shift the tides in her career. She begins the show by talking about how she got her art degree and then moved to teach afterward in Australia. And when she went back to Toronto, she put up her eyelash business and it was a success!

But the journey did not end there. Lauren eventually decided to do an online coaching business with the law of the universe--manifestation and mindset! She later speaks about how the brain is a powerful organ to manifest what we think of. She testifies of her business and her life being a result of disciplining her mind to manifest what she wants. To know more of the secret of the universe, tune in to this podcast. https://workathomeschool.com/

A Fulfilling Story of a Work-From-Home Mom and Book Coach Mar 15, 2021

While teaching in the UCLA Writers’ Program, the experience highlighted a need for one-on-one mentorship in the writing process to help students become better writers and meet their goals. Focusing on the ‘why’ of writing helped move Jennie Nash out of the grind and inspired her to develop a new teaching model.

As a solution, Jennie devised a one-on-one teaching framework with writers who need accountability, editorial feedback, and emotional support. She explains her experience in shifting into working from home, starting her own business as a book coach, and training aspiring book coaches. While sharing her fulfillment as a mom and a coach simultaneously, she is happy with her job and continues to inspire others to write.

Steps to Financial Freedom With Eric Brotman Mar 08, 2021

Eric Brotman, the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, looks back on how he started his business and what he has learned about financial advisors over time. Concerned that many people do not have any financial education, he created a resource, "Don't Retire... Graduate!" as a free guidebook for readers to make the best financial decisions. Eric explains what his book title means and connects it to money matters in this complicated financial world. Tune in as we talk about business, getting the right financial advice, how to invest, and how to manage your accounts.

Strong and Remarkable Woman: The Versatility of Venese Lau Mar 01, 2021

Where the party is, Venese Lau is hosting it. Venese worked to light up the nightlife, she enjoyed organizing events and had always been on the go up until events & gatherings were canceled. It may have halted her onsite job, but she switched to working from home to cater to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to make it big. It’s no doubt she’s versatile, and she continues to gather up a library of resources to help entrepreneurs get the most helpful information possible. In this episode, be inspired by her wits to switch into working online despite having a successful event organizing career.

Starting a Business Amidst the Pandemic Feb 22, 2021

Who would have thought that a college student would make thousands from his new business in the middle of a global pandemic? Meet Bruce Bright, a young entrepreneur who’s a senior in college studying business marketing. He opens the show, sharing about choosing his major for college and how he felt at home with business marketing despite taking other classes. During the shutdown of classes, a bright idea came into fruition, and he has been busy growing his car detailing business ever since. Bruce uses Facebook ads to turn viewers into converting customers. He is an inspiration to students who want to make some cash with the right business marketing strategies.

Finding Passion in Blogging: A Real Happy Mom Story Feb 15, 2021

Toni Ann is a dentist, but treating human teeth is not what she wants to do forever. Taking up her role as a mother, she was challenged with mom guilt working her nine to five and making less time for family. Toni Ann may be one with a superb professional title, but at the end of the day, she’s just like any other mom who wants to be happy--and that’s how she found blogging.

Toni Ann didn’t expect to find passion in blogging. There were some naysayers, but she took the first steps to get income to her side-hustle. Toni Ann continues to uplift moms who are also blogging or have a business gig while working full-time. The best part is that she has a community of moms who wants to be like her, a real happy mom.

How Working From Home Helped A Supermom Break Free Feb 08, 2021

Motherhood while working a corporate job was not how Tracy Morgan envisioned it at all. She shares how shifting into a working-from-home role became a pivotal experience in her life. Mothers like her go through different challenges, like having that existential crisis of not being the mom she thought she would be. Wanting to fulfill her duties, she made an impactful decision that earned her the title of one of the best moms in the world and a biz consultant for over 14 years--all from the comfort of her own home.

Tracy explains what made her start her own business in a work-from-home setup and reset her career to fit into a mother's role. She continues to inspire mothers who are starting their own businesses at home and teaches them how to scale it productively. Though there were setbacks along the way, like disciplining the kids and struggling with inner voices, she emerged victoriously. The episode closes with a heart-warming lesson for us all to break free from what's keeping you unfree.

Turning What You Love Into 7-Figure Cash Flow Feb 01, 2021

When Amira Alvarez was working at her corporate job, she sought to have the freedom of time and be her boss. She shares how she came to the idea of being extraordinary, which eventually led her to work from home by starting her own coaching business. Out of all things that interest her, being a coach sparked a passion in her life. She explained why coaching seemed like the best fit for her as a full-time job and how she made her first 30 grand and eventually to a 7-figure cash flow in the long run while doing what she loves.

If you want to find and do what your heart desires, Amira’s success story and her up and downs handling the business will inspire people seeking the same dream. Tune in as we talk about the story behind Amira Alvarez, the highly successful founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, and what makes a woman truly unstoppable.

Chase Debt-Freedom While Starting A Business Jan 25, 2021

Monica Louie is a Facebook and Instagram ad strategist who helps ambitious online entrepreneurs increase their impact with high converting ads. Monica speaks about the differences between her corporate life and now running a thriving online business in this episode. Once Monica found that right fit with her Facebook ads, that's when everything really started to scale up quickly. Later, Monica talks about her debt-free journey and some of the steps she took to change her life drastically. Plus, we speak about how Monica had to pivot during the pandemic, and Monica gives advice on how to work at home.

From Toxic Job to Self-Made CEO with Lauren Golden Jan 11, 2021

Lauren Golden is the founder of The Free Mama Movement and loves helping mamas free themselves from the nine-to-five grind. As the CEO of her company, Lauren recognizes how critical workplace culture will be for your success. A toxic work environment has emotional and physical effects on individuals. After leaving her job and discovering freelancing, Lauren understood that her company would grow into something massive. Later, Lauren gives tips on navigating perfectionism and the best ways to manage your time. As an entrepreneur, Lauren had to overcome her perfectionistic mindset. She had to learn how to wing things and put things out there because once you get stuck in your perfectionistic mindset, you won’t start. Tune in as we talk about overcoming isolation while you Work-At-Home.

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs To Become An Entrepreneur Jan 04, 2021

Danielle Gagnon helps busy entrepreneurs get back to the work they genuinely love by elevating their brands and taking on their time-consuming marketing tasks. Danielle explains why she decided to leave her nine-to-five job and pursue her Work-At-Home passion. Learn about configuring your website or Etsy listing to attract your ideal clients with SEO naturally. Tune in as Danielle speaks about overcoming her limiting beliefs to become an entrepreneur and what it’s like to work at home with your spouse.

In This Episode:

[00:05] Meet Danielle Gagnon. Danielle speaks about what her life was like before she left her nine-to-five.
[08:15] What it’s like to Work-At-Home with children.
[12:45] About SEO and how to get more sales on Etsy.
[17:30] How to make money on Etsy without producing anything.
[23:15] Overcoming limiting beliefs to become an entrepreneur.
[29:35] What it’s like to Work-At-Home with your spouse.
[33:30] Advice to people who want to Work-At-Home.

Key Takeaways:

SEO is a way to write and structure a website (or Etsy listing) that helps you naturally attract your ideal customers.
It takes someone with a creative spirit to make money on Etsy.
Etsy doesn’t have to be a massive time commitment; it’s something that you can easily do in addition to a nine-to-five job.

Meet Danielle Gagnon

I help busy entrepreneurs (like you!) get back to the work you truly love, elevating your brand and taking on the marketing tasks that take up your time. I've always been a writer and a creator. As a child, you could find me spending my free time writing poems and stories (when I wasn't running my neighborhood detective agency). In college, I turned my passion for writing into a journalism degree, and from there worked for three years as a reporter at daily newspapers in my native New Hampshire. I changed careers in 2013 and entered the world of marketing, where I've happily grown my skills and expertise ever since. I've worked in the education industry, the firearms industry and the health and fitness industry, helping small companies build their brands and share their passions with the world.

Now, I work with entrepreneurs and small business owners to up their game, elevating their brand with graphic design, email marketing, content marketing and social media management. As a working wife and mother, I know how hard it is to try to do it all.

I believe that entrepreneurs should be working ON their business, not FOR their business. Let me take some of your marketing work off your plate, so you can get back to the parts of your business that only you can do!

Resources:

Website: https://www.elevatevirtualmarketing.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-gagnon-elevatemarketing/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/elevate_marketing Seller Success Challenge: https://www.sellersuccesschallenge.com/sales-page

Stepping Into The Unknown with Lindsay Davis Dec 28, 2020

Lindsay Davis speaks about her Work-At-Home journey's success and is looking to exceed last year's income by a great deal. Freelancers know the struggle of feast and famine energy when it comes to our financial stability. However, when you work from home, you need to use that energy to stabilize your finances. Lindsay gives advice based on what she has learned on her Work-At-Home journey. Lindsay says that freedom is one of her top values. She realized that she is free to reinvent who she chooses to be next, and no one will ever define what you can and cannot do. We talk about finding your success and the importance of being with your emotions.

From Traditional 9-5 to Virtual Supporter and Collaborator Dec 21, 2020

What if your mindset is holding you back? Bobbi Jo explains the mindset shift that needed to happen for her to transition into a Work At Home lifestyle. People still believe that everyone needs to go to college to get a good job. When you start to make money online, you realize that you don’t have to stay stuck in a job that you don’t love. There is no reason you can’t change your mind at any point in your life. Now, Bobbi gets to stay home while providing her content writing, email management, proofreading, and email marketing services. Everyone can work from home! You do everything else on the internet; you can work on the internet too.

In This Episode:

[03:45] The mindset shift that needs to take place to transition into a Work At Home lifestyle.
[12:40] Common mistakes people make when thinking about working at home.
[16:05] Why you need to stop putting other people’s needs ahead of your own.
[21:30] About Bobbi’s vision for her career and Work At Home lifestyle.

Key Takeaways:

The only tool you need to work from home is the exact same tool that you are using to listen to this podcast.
You think you live at home, but you spend the best hours of your waking day at work.
Hurrying is worrying, and worrying is keeping us stuck.
We have power when we are in the present – it means we have a choice.
If you are uncomfortable financially, it’s your fault. It is your responsibility to take care of yourself.

Resources:

Website: www.bobbijocurty.com

Facebook: @bobbijocurty

Meet Bobbi Jo

Bobbi Jo is a virtual supporter and collaborator who currently works in the role as an executive assistant and community manager. She is a wife and mom to three children (ages 2, 7, and 9). She began transitioning into her work-at-home lifestyle at the end of 2018 and has now completely left her traditional 9-5 by creating her own path of work success and flexibility.

From Agency Owner to Teaching Students How To Work In the Virtual Assistant Niche Dec 14, 2020

Esther Inman reminds us that sometimes our mindset impacts our ability to grow. Now, Esther runs a million-dollar course creation business teaching people how to work in the virtual assistant niche. It took a lot for Esther to close her agency and speaks about how her Work At Home journey has changed in the past two years. When you need help with your business, then maybe it’s time you outsource by hiring a virtual worker! Stay tuned as Esther gives her advice for creating your own lifestyle.

For more, visit: https://workathomeschool.com/podcasts/

Special video episode! Dec 05, 2020

What do you do when your working conditions change? Be flexible! Sep 14, 2020

In the face of the pandemic, Korryn Haines found herself at home with two kids to homeschool, her husband who needed at-home workspace, and her own business to run. Choosing to be flexible with changes, she cut down her workload and changed her hours, while still finding a way to keep her income the same.

Haines now runs her own online course that helps online entrepreneurs determine if they are in need of a virtual assistant and learn how to improve their own business protocols.

Working from home has never been more hectic, but her interview will help you see that it is possible to pivot in stride!

For more, visit https://workathomeschool.com/what-do-you-do-when-your-working-conditions-change-be-flexible

Does anxiety hold you back? Online teacher has found a way to keep moving forward Sep 07, 2020

When life keeps flying by, we often have a choice to make -- stay where we are at or continue to grow with it. Kaitlyn Kuhl has seen many life changes since her last interview on Work-At-Home Heroes, including a growing family, moving to a new country, and pursuing new dreams.

Anxiety about the past -- and the future! -- can take over and living in the present can feel impossible, even when you’re living the work-from-home dream, which is what Kuhl bravely discusses with Caitlin today.

If you’re not sure how to find the courage to take the next step forward in life, you will want to listen to this interview!

Freelance VA has learned how to build the life he wants -- without the burnout Aug 31, 2020

Setting boundaries within his new work-at-home life was not something Aiden McFarland ever dreamed he’d have to worry about.

Discovering he had become his own worst boss, he slimmed down his client base, started to focus on only the work he truly loves, and is now living the life he actually wants -- he’s no longer living just to work.

With his extra time, he is now exploring his creative side and finding ways to give back to his community. Becoming a freelancer doesn’t mean you have to hustle 24/7, which is exactly what McFarland would love for you to learn from his story in this episode!

For more, go to https://workathomeschool.com/freelance-va-has-learned-how-to-build-the-life-he-wants-without-the-burnout

Former teacher has seen big change in a small amount of time Aug 24, 2020

When Brittany Long was interviewed on Work-At-Home Heroes just 18 months ago, she was still working full-time as a teacher while pursuing side hustles that left her depleted and unsatisfied.

After a medical scare that left her reeling, she decided to make some changes that altered the direction of her life forever!

Now Long finally has a job she can say she loves every single day, is mentally and physically healthier than ever, and is looking forward to the future with a new confidence.

If you’re unsure if you can completely turn your life around in a short amount of time, you will want to listen to her story!

For more, visit https://workathomeschool.com/former-teacher-has-seen-big-change-in-a-small-amount-of-time

Are you living the life you want? Audiobook narrator says money has little to do with it Aug 17, 2020

What does a semi-retired radio news anchor do when he has a voice that everyone still wants to hear? He uses it to narrate audiobooks!

Tim Burke has recorded over 65 audiobooks and his work continues to keep him swamped. Having the skills needed to attract authors, he no longer needs to market -- his clients seek him out instead.

In this episode of Work-At-Home Heroes, Burke talks about the struggles of living in the present and being paid what he’s worth, but the joy that comes from living a life he loves. If fear has you hustling for a lifestyle you don’t even like, you will want to pay attention to Burke's inspiring wisdom today.

For more, go to https://workathomeschool.com/living-the-life-you-want-audiobook-narrator-says-money-has-little-to-do-with-it

Revenue tripled but fear still follows -- How to push through and do it anyway Aug 10, 2020

The more you allow and implement changes in your life, the less scary they can be, but that doesn’t mean transitions for Lisa Evoluer have been easy.

In the last two years, Evoluer has moved to a new country, grown her coaching business, and made some drastic personnel changes to her online company Coachy, a platform that allows business owners to create their own online courses within a matter of minutes.

Even though her business revenue has tripled, she still finds herself needing to take chances and conquer fear. Evoluer would like to teach you how she keeps pushing herself forward in this episode!

Kids: The catalyst that pushed this writer to pursue his passions -- and leave everything else behind Aug 03, 2020

When Mark Rasmussen became a father three years ago, everything changed. The hustle of freelancing lost its appeal, and he started thinking more about his legacy, the way he was spending his time, and the desire to embrace his passion in writing.

Using what he now knows about writing and web-building from freelancing, he’s using those skills to follow his passions and is now writing books, novels, and children’s books.

It is never too late to decide you’re not happy with what you’re doing and to make a change, which is exactly what Rasmussen has been discovering. Learn more about his journey in this episode!

For more, visit https://workathomeschool.com/kids-the-catalyst-that-pushed-this-writer-to-pursue-his-passions-and-leave-everything-else-behind

Undervalued and overworked? How niching down helped this freelance writer thrive! Jul 27, 2020

Abbi Perets, a freelancer writer of twenty years, was running an online course that helped moms learn how to become freelancer writers when she realized she didn’t feel valued.

Taking a huge leap of faith, she started charging more for her work and her courses, niched down to an even more specific skill set, and slowly watched how things changed for her, including making over $15K per month due to the changes she made.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://workathomeschool.com/undervalued-and-overworked-how-niching-down-helped-this-freelance-writer-thrive

Abbi continues to change and grow her business and herself and would like you to know you’re capable of doing the same! Check out her story in this episode of our new season, “Where are they now?”

From voicing audiobooks to giving people a voice with online education Jul 20, 2020

Julie Eickhoff was living the cozy life as a voice over artist, working less than 4 hours a day and still making over $1500 a month. But when she realized there may be others who would benefit from her knowledge, she developed a voice over course, found her audience through the Work-At-Home Heroes Facebook group, and grew her business.

Eickhoff discusses taking that next step, even if you don’t know what you’re doing, and being willing to ask others for help. Success doesn’t have to be overnight, and rarely is, and Eickhoff addresses what that has looked like for her these last couple years in this episode!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://workathomeschool.com/voicing-audiobooks-to-giving-people-a-voice-with-online-education

This Youtube instructor almost quit but now he’s earning $5K per month! Jul 13, 2020

Rick August, PhD, grew his business from $2k to over $5K per month in the short 2 years since his last interview with Caitlin.

Thinking he had reached his max potential, August took 4 months off to let his YouTube channel make passive income for him. After that he jumped back in and grew his website to now provide online driver education to new, existing, and commercial driver’s license drivers.

August had to overcome some false mindsets he had about success and money to grow his business to where it is now -- which is what he wants to share with you today in the first episode of season two!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://workathomeschool.com/youtube-instructor-almost-quit-now-earning-5k-per-month

Former architect turned sculptor makes money from home while living off the grid and has never been happier! Dec 03, 2018

Owen Fritts is a former architect, and during the recession his business took a huge hit.

After a diagnosis of skin cancer and flat-lining on the operating table during surgery, Fritts decided he didn’t want to go back to architecture anymore.

He received a clean bill of health, and today he spends his time doing sculpting work and building his shipping container home near the Ortiz Mountains in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

He loves his work and his earth-friendly lifestyle! Listen to Fritts’ full story here!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/owenfritts

Freelance translator and interpreter turns her skills into a profitable work-from-home business and teaches others to do the same! Nov 26, 2018

Jennifer Thome used to work in a corporate marketing job, and while she earned six figures, her days were very long and exhausting.

At this point, she realized a change was in order for the sake of herself and her family. With a background in German and Chinese, she decided to turn her experience in language into an online business.

Thome now does a range of things such as translation, transcription, and interpretation, and even has online courses available to teach others in this niche.

Freed from her draining marketing job, she can now set her own hours and enjoy more time with her children.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/JenniferThome

“Living to work” no more, this successful marketing consultant kissed his corporate job goodbye! Nov 19, 2018

Rodney Kwong had had enough of the corporate world and decided to quit his job and go backpacking around the world instead.

After a painful experience in Mexico where he was mugged and left penniless, he had to resort to eating two-day-old chicken out of his trash can, something he concluded was STILL better than working his old 9-to-5 job.

Upon that realization, Kwong knew there had to be a better way to make a living.

Today, he is a successful marketing consultant who helps businesses find their ideal customer through effective sales copy on their websites.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/RodneyKwong

Working full time AND writing on the side, this busy freelancer will soon replace her day job! Nov 12, 2018

Gina Gould is a freelance writer who specializes in copywriting and content marketing. After starting out in the mining business, she and her husband realized the volatility of that industry and decided she would find work elsewhere.

Unfortunately, Gould did not find satisfaction in her new job and researched other things she could do to eventually replace her income.

Gould has been writing on the side for two years in addition to her full-time job, but she’s looking forward to the near future when she can work exclusively for herself, focusing on writing.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/GinaGould

Father of twins turns a side hustle into an extra $1,000 a month! Nov 05, 2018

Owen Morrill, father of two, is a technical writer, web designer, and web content specialist. Over time, he saw that business sites often lacked compelling content and knew he could help them create it.

Using the skills he already had, along with the motivation of the Work-At-Home Summit, Morrill decided to take charge of his own income and presented his ideas to a potential client who hired him right away!

Today, he works with a variety of clients, including a concrete excavator, and soon hopes to turn his side hustle into a full-time income.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/OwenMorrill

From office manager to successful VA, this mom took charge of her own income story -- and the rest is history! Oct 29, 2018

Sherri Stotler is a mother of two and former office manager. Stotler decided it was time to work from home after her children were born and started off with a large virtual assisting (VA) agency, which she did for about six months.

She soon saw the potential of earning more money with her own business, much to the disdain of the agency. After being faced with the tough decision to work for them or work for herself, Stotler made the choice to go at it on her own and has not regretted it.

Today, she is a successful business manager, virtual assistant, and project manager, all while working wherever she wants.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/sherristotler

From overworked and overtired to relaxed and loving life, this Work-At-Home School student is reaping the benefits of his home-based business! Oct 22, 2018

Aiden McFarland worked in the amusement park industry in Los Angeles and was on the verge of a mental and physical breakdown due to his stressful job and long commute.

He decided enough was enough and turned his side hustle into a full-time, work-at-home business in which he is a virtual assistant and business consultant for artists and creatives.

Today, McFarland enjoys a much more relaxed schedule and loves what he does, find out the details of how he achieved his new relaxed life in this episode.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/AidenMcFarland

Wardrobe stylist turns her brick-and-mortar business online and finds passion in helping female entrepreneurs dress for success! Oct 15, 2018

Jennifer Mackey-Mary was a career-driven mobile corporate trainer in the fashion industry.

After her first child was born, she decided to stay home with her daughter and started a home-based business in direct sales selling jewelry.

She soon discovered that selling jewelry wasn’t a good fit, but along the way realized women had a real need: How can they look and feel their best, and how can clothing help them do that?

Today, Mackey-Mary is passionate about helping women build a wardrobe that aligns with their personality and that they can wear with confidence.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/jennifermackeymary

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When opportunity knocks... Semiretired broadcaster turns a bad situation around and starts his own business Oct 08, 2018

Tim Burke is a semiretired broadcast news anchor turned voiceover artist.

After he moved to a beautiful home in Michigan, he realized he was working too much to be able to enjoy it.

Soon after that, Tim was let go from his job, but instead of moving again, he saw that there was much work available in the voiceover industry and decided to pursue this line of work from home.

To date, he has narrated nineteen audiobooks and is looking forward to expanding his business in the future. Listen in for all the details!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/timburke

The riches are in the niches! At her two-month point, Sonya was earning $3.5k per month from home Oct 01, 2018

Sonya Bethea is a virtual assistant in the real estate and home-cleaning niche.

Prior to that, she worked at a call center. After Bethea decided enough is enough, she quickly landed a job with a real estate agent as a virtual assistant. This allowed her to quit her full-time job and focus her efforts on running her business from the comfort of her own home.

Today, she has several clients and does a variety of things in the virtual assistant space, from transaction management to social media management.

She also makes close to $5,000 a month and is working to turn her dream of running a multimillion-dollar business into a reality.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/sonyabethea

Work-At-Home School Graduate goes from Corporate Job to Running her own Business in 3 months’ time Sep 24, 2018

Mallory Herrmann is a newly-married Work-At-Home School graduate who had been leading a very busy life, working a corporate job, sometimes working as many as seventy hours a week.

In addition to that, she had a part-time retail job plus some writing projects on the side. After her company cut opportunities for overtime, Mallory decided to pursue more editorial projects which soon allowed her to quit her full-time job and grow her business from home.

Today, Mallory has a successful online business and a much less hectic schedule.

Listen in for all the details! For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/malloryherrmann

6 Months in, This Mom of 3 Earned 7x Her Investment: Joanna's Story Sep 17, 2018

Joanna Bradley is a marketing professional and full-time working mother of three.

Working from home appealed to her, but she was convinced that she would never be able to realize it. After hearing about Work-At-Home School, Bradley’s husband saw her desire and agreed to her enrolling.

Within six months, Joanna was running her own business called Mojo Marketing Plus and using knowledge learned from the courses to pay for her Work-At-Home School enrollment.

Her next goal is to grow her business to the point where she can leave her full-time job and work full-time from home.

Tune in to hear all the details! For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/joannabradley

3 months in averaging $3K per month with FBA Sep 10, 2018

Justin Thomas graduated the University of Nebraska in May 2017. As soon as he was done, he had a full time job lined up. Thomas immediately realized that the 9-5 was not for him.

He knew there must be an alternative so he scoured the internet to find what he was looking for. After extensive research, Thomas came across a business model of fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).

He immediately identified an opportunity, immersed himself in finding out everything he could about it, and took action to build his own FBA business.

In 2018 he’s scaling his business and helping people learn more about travel hacking and credit cards. Listen in for all the details!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/justinthomas

Niching down to scientific proofreading/copyediting Sep 03, 2018

Melissa Kreikemeier started out as forensic scientist which lead to becoming a science teacher.

After her third year of teaching, Kreikemeier became very frustrated with her employer, saying “I loved the work and my students, but it was not a positive work environment.” So she set out to find something she could do for herself.

After stumbling upon Caitlin Pyle’s Proofread Anywhere Transcript course, Kreikemeier emailed a British agency asking if they hire American proofreaders, and the rest is history.

Listen to the full story here.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/MelissaKreikemeier

Making it happen, life is too short not to. Aug 27, 2018

Emily Milsom works remotely for a company called Tribal Impact helping other companies improve their employee advocacy programs.

Emily always felt like there was something missing, so during her regular 9-5 she started a business selling vintage homewares.

Although she loved the business she created, Milsom decided to call it quits, take her flexible lifestyle job on the road, travel once she landed her remote job, and work from anywhere!

Find out how she snagged the job she is passionate about in this episode.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/emilymilsom

100% organic growth to $3k per month Aug 20, 2018

Kevin Meng grew his freelance business 100% organically not using any freelancer websites when he was starting out, at least none that actually gave him any return.

Getting into content writing took about a year as a side hustle after Meng started teaching English in Prague.

The traction started when Meng reached out to a blogger with a personal email then followed the advice given to him.

He hustled hard at the start, sent cold emails, and ignored the voices in his head to grow to $3k a month from nothing.

Find out the process Meng used to get started and face inevitable obstacles.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/kevinmeng

Figure it out as you go & pivot to find the right fit! Aug 13, 2018

Karrie Stringer had no plan for what she wanted to actually do with her life. She just wanted to do work that she enjoyed and get paid for it.

Before she worked for herself, politics had overtaken good sense in her corporate workplace, and instead of working from 6am to 11pm for a few weeks of the year, it had become pretty much the norm for Stringer. Figuring it all out as she went along and using the skills she already had, Stringer took the plunge and carved a path for herself where she can now work from wherever she wants in the world for the most part.

She now spends her summers in Greece building her business!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/KarrieStringer

Heal your work life, build your business! Aug 06, 2018

May Flam found herself constantly complaining to her husband, friends, and family about her work drama. She claims, “They were as exhausted as I was”. Since quitting her draining, abusive job, sooner than she thought, Flam’s life has improved tremendously.

Embracing her strengths of empowering people to make changes in their own lives, Flam worked for her coaching certification, presented her plan to her husband, and committed to working for herself empowering women to create the type of worklife they want.

One year in and Flam is blazing her own path to a profitable work at home business! Listen in for all of the details!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/maryflam

Not just an admin! How to turn it into a profitable business Jul 30, 2018

Korryn Haines had a triple whammy of life events in 2014 – her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she was made redundant from her long term manager role, and found out she was pregnant.

A chance connection through a networking group with an old boss informed Haines her skill set was being wasted doing temporary admin work.

The old boss asked Haines to come into her business as a contractor implementing processes for her current team. It was this one act of belief in her skills that set Haines on a path to create her own business as a virtual assistant.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/korrynhaines

Turn your pain into passion & PROFIT Jul 23, 2018

Paula Burgess’ son has an ADHD diagnosis, he had been expelled from yet another daycare, and Burgess knew in that moment she would need to support him when he went to school.

She started a virtual assistant business so she could be available for her son. Once established Burgess felt even more pressure with balancing a business and the needs of her child. She looked for support for parents with ADHD children and found nothing.

Today Burgess works as a ADHD coach running support groups, coaching groups, one-on-one coaching, and advocacy for ADHD all from home!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/paulaburgess

When you realize all you need is right in front of you to build the life you love Jul 16, 2018

Robert Birchall managed paid ad campaigns on Google, Facebook, and Instagram for small businesses and large global brands for five year and was very unhappy. He cites feeling like he’d sold his soul for money to try to become a millionaire.

Then, he realized he didn't need millions, just freedom from commuting to earn money and the space to do the things he wanted to do.

Birchall learned the importance of looking after himself, being creative, spending time with loved ones, and (perhaps most importantly) growing relationships with the right people. Give it a listen!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/robertbirchall

Harnessing the power of time blocking to build a thriving WAH life Jul 09, 2018

Amy Demone fell into her WAH life by accident, working her first 9-5 for a grand total of 6 days before she was so crippled she couldn't walk.

Two weeks later she Googled "How to Make Money Online." Now she’s working with coaches and is a nerd when it comes to sales funnels. Demone recently became a Certified Ontraport Consultant, has been in the online world for 2 years, and hasn't looked back since!

Listen to her journey to 4k and sometimes 8k per month all from home, here!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/amydemone

Helping introverts and homebodies grow and have more adventures via courageous creativity Jul 02, 2018

Anung Vilay progressed with little leaps and bounds. Vilay was talked into taking an aerial class by a friend and fell in love. This lead her to create a fun, quirky apparel line to fit her body type, something she wanted but couldn’t find in the market.

Vilay notes trusting her instincts and when something hits her, going full force toward it.

She now runs a podcast, creates loud leggings, and entertains many side hustles to maintain her WAH life style.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/anungvilay

Virtual assistant and business mentor nails the self-belief mindset and keeps kicking goals! Jun 25, 2018

Katie Colella cut her teeth at a young age in ecommerce. She notes that if she didn’t know how to do something, she would learn along the way spending hours teaching herself and honing new skills.

Flash forward to now, Colella freelances as a VA and business mentor helping female entrepreneurs improve their online presence. She’s driven, ambitious, plans, hits goals, and tracks everything.

Colella celebrates her wins, works hard to show up consistently, and all with five children by her side! Listen to her inspiring story here!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/katiecolella

Shaking the employee mindset and presenting like a boss Jun 18, 2018

Ravi Toor serves others as a systems strategist and mindset coach, but it wasn’t always this way. Before her WAHS life, Toor felt like she was stuck in a cycle that drained her creative being. She notes that “every type of dream and ambition I had would slowly die because I was stuck in the rat race, fulfilling someone else's dreams.”

After some deep self reflection, Toor listed all of her strengths and skills, drafted a proposal, took her boss out for drinks, and in a moment of intense fear, handed him a proposal to become her first freelance client. Find out what his response was in this episode.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/ravitoor

Age is just a number for this freelance copy editor and proofreader specializing in content marketing Jun 11, 2018

Barbra Harper worked a job with a billing company that was super-high stress. In addition to her physical health issues, Harper was being treated for depression, anxiety, and severe panic attacks.

After one hospital stay during her last year at the billing company, Harper was told that her supervisor asked if a company laptop could be taken to Harper so she could work while in the hospital, on pain meds, and IV antibiotics!

Her job was inflexible and affecting her health so much so that she finally left.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/barbraharper

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How 60 seconds of insane courage and one decision changed this (now) work-at-home hero’s life Jun 04, 2018

This is a special WAHH veteran episode from Trish Springsteen who has been working at home for 10 years. Springsteen is a multi-international award-winning speaker, mentor, international bestselling author, and radio host specializing in speaker training.

Springsteen helps businesses gain leverage with speaking and communication. She believes that when you believe, act, and share, you become empowered to build your own foundation for success.

In this episode, Springsteen talks about stepping out of our comfort zones and pushing ourselves to grow in confidence and self belief. If you think you’re too old to work at home, think again!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/trishspringsteen

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Rising from poverty to create her own English language & editing agency May 28, 2018

Alys Sink previously worked as a proposal analyst before losing that position in the 2013 government shutdown.

Fed up with the recession job market, she started her own online consultancy business that same year.

Sink cites poverty as being a great teacher, saying she learned a lot about how to be adaptable and comfortable with difficult situations and people.

She is now the owner and director of an online English language tutoring service and editing agency that serves a wide demographic of professionals from all across the world. Find out more about her story in this episode.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/alyssink

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Homeschooling mom of four teaches her kids full-time and earns money as a general transcriptionist! May 21, 2018

Lisa Eldridge is a homeschooling mom of four who has been teaching her children from home for the past eleven years. Eldridge got her WAH start as a medical transcriptionist, a regular job where she had to show up for set hours everyday even though she got to work from the comfort of her own home.

Eldridge learned on-the-job and has been working as a general transcriptionist for the past seven years. Hear the full story here.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/lisaeldridge

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From cubicle office distractions to working for a company full-time from home May 14, 2018

Bridgette Klein has been working from home for the past three years as the marketing guru for Willory, a 100% remote HR & payroll staffing and consulting firm.

She now gets to work from whichever room in her house the sun is shining and is afforded the opportunity to be more involved in her young daughter’s life while still pursuing a career she’s passionate about.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/BridgetteKlein

From makeup artist to lifecoach and course platform creator in a new country and new market! May 07, 2018

Lisa Évoluer was at the young of 18 when she got her start in the makeup industry working for big brands such as MAC, Dior, Mercedes, and Glamour.

Simultaneously, she began her journey with what would become her first online business in photo retouching specifically catered for the fashion industry.

She used the skills she had to build something sustainable that would work for her in a new country and new market.

Flash forward to present day, Évoluer has taken all of the obstacles life threw her and now works as a life coach and co-owns a course platform for other coaches exclusively for the German market.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/Lisaevoluer

Niching down to commercial real estate social media marketing all in your pajamas! Apr 30, 2018

After stumbling into her niche over a beer with her dad, Blayne Bristol took an opportunity presented to her by the horns and helped his firm with social media for one commercial real estate client.

From this one-off job, she identified a gap in the market that was hugely lucrative in her country, built a business catering to a specific niche, and basically the rest is history!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/BlayneBristol

Find out how a work-at-home voice artist typically works less than 4 hours a day Apr 23, 2018

Former teacher, human resource manager, broadcaster and realtor Julie Eickhoff, decided after her daughter was born, that she was way too busy and that working from home would make sense for her family's sanity.

So she figured out a way to do it, dug in, researched, set up a home studio, and got going on becoming a work-at-home voice artist.

Since 2011, Eickhoff has narrated over 80 audiobooks, recorded web videos, radio and movie theater ads, eLearning projects, and many other projects.

Eickhoff developed an online course that teaches people in a very comprehensive way, how to set up their own home recording studio and work from home.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/julieeickhoff

Stay-at-home mom -- copywriter, proofreader, and editor specializing in the dental Industry Apr 16, 2018

Christina Lantz had her daughter a little later in life at 38-years-old and really missed that part of her that did more than just "mother.” She took some time to complete the Proofread Anywhere course, but then shortly after realized that it wasn’t for her.

She pivoted and used the specialist skills she had to really niche down and offered her services within the industry she knew best. This set her apart from other freelance writers, and Lantz now works only 8-9 hours per week earning between $1,700 and $1,900 per month.

From her hard work, Lantz is privileged to spend the majority of her time with her daughter and call herself a freelance writer!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/ChristinaLantz

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From the point of desperation to a 5k per month full-time hustle Apr 09, 2018

Stuck depressed, miserable at her corporate job, crying at her desk everyday, wishing to live somewhere else, and scared to make a total career change, Melody Spencer felt like life was just endless cycle of stress.

One day Spencer decided to quit her soul-sucking job and dip her toe into the freelance digital marketing world.

Today Spencer helps female business owners learn to utilize Facebook Ads to find their soulmate clients and create a strategic digital marketing plan that rocks!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/melodyspencer

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Event planner turned blogger turned Pinterest account manager and content creator! Apr 02, 2018

After seeing how much Pinterest grew her website traffic, Jenna Tracy knew it was a powerful search engine tool. Soon she began assisting other bloggers and small business owners with Pinterest accounts.

Harnessing the power of this incredibly lucrative traffic source, Tracy earns a tidy 3k a month, offering personalized services built on solid working relationships.

Find out all about how Tracy started, how she gets her new clients, and what’s she’s doing to keep her business growing in this episode!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/JennaTracy

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Overcoming HUGE family obstacles and PTSD to coaching and creating a course to help freelance writers start from scratch Mar 26, 2018

Abbi Perets is a Mom of five children, one with special needs, and a freelance writer. Perets was loving life as a freelancer and raising her children when she received the worst news a mother could hear, one of her children was sick, really sick.

Massively depressed, struggling with PTSD, and majorly overwhelmed, Perets started working for someone else to supplement her income after her child recovered. She hated it.

Fast forward to now, Perets coaches and runs a signature course from her own blog helping moms take control of their financial future by becoming freelance writers.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/abbiperets

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Juggling four boys eight and under, an organized Mommy blogs and works online as a digital marketer Mar 19, 2018

Yael Bendahan is a wife and mom of four boys eight and under, she runs her own blog and owns a VA/social media management business.

Bendahan quickly realized that although her new blog might not bring in enough income yet, she could use the skills she’d learned running her own blog to do the work for others and make money now!

Her business is slowly growing each month and she is now moving into the digital marketing space.

Listen to how she manages it all in this episode.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/YaelBendahan

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Working just to pay the bills to living a $1500 a month lifestyle working 3 hours a day in paradise Mar 12, 2018

Natalie Williams is a 24-year old from America who said heck no to the American hustle and packed her life into a 40-litre backpack in search of the unknown.

Realizing there are ENDLESS opportunities out there to continue living a life with the freedom she desired, Williams started teaching English online.

She now lives more than comfortably in the slow island vibes of Bali, Indonesia working only 3 hours a day! What’s next for her? Take a listen and find out!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/NatalieWilliams

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It’s a sign! Full-time science teacher side hustles to build her very own etsy store. Mar 05, 2018

Brittany Long is a full-time science teacher, makes custom signs, and sells them on Etsy.

She recounts having a serious medical scare, triggering regret for spending more time on other people's families than working on building her own and being more present at home. Something had to change.

As a result, Long took action, and now has her very own store on Etsy!

In her best month she sold $1k in signs and has no plans to slow down.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://caitlinpyle.co/BrittanyLong

Leveraging employee door-to-door sales skills to build an online business of your own! Feb 26, 2018

Shibga Chowdhury used to sell door-to-door life insurance. The skills Chowdhury learned in this role helped him get out of his comfort zone and embody the sales mentality which he claims helped him a lot in finally starting his own business.

Starting search engine optimization (SEO) as a side hustle, eight months in, Chowdhury now earns a tidy $3.6k per month, and is growing steadily. His goal for 2018 is to hit ten clients.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/ShibgaChowdhury

From beginnings of working three jobs simultaneously to becoming the CEO of her own company Feb 19, 2018

Crystal Kordalchuk is the CEO of her own company, Virtually Untangled, that specializes in graphic and website design, creative writing, and virtual assistance.

Before the growth of Virtually Untangled, Kordalchuk felt like she was working for nothing. She put herself on stress leave to work on herself, dug deeper into finding out what she wanted, and made sure her life was moving in the direction of her choosing.

With the aid of a life coach she decided to get into virtual assisting. The rest is history!

For more information, visit the show notes at http://caitlinpyle.co/CrystalKordalchuk

Building beautiful, elegant, functional websites for a mix of clients all from home! Feb 12, 2018

Mark Rasmussen, originally hailing from Australia, lives in Toronto, Canada as a professional writer and journalist for 15+ years on sports, music, film & entertainment, business, and travel.

These days he plies his online skills building websites and copywriting for clients around the world. He’s been working at home for almost 10 years, is currently editing his first ever book and loving it! For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/MarkRasmussen

From working for tech startups to designing her own life as a freelancer working in alignment with her personal values Feb 05, 2018

Alex Edwards is a full-time freelance writer and web marketer. She left the tech startup world to kick it with her laptop and sweatpants at home, doing great work for radical organizations that align with her values.

Edwards loves conceptualizing new ways to think of and do work that is accessible, sustainable, and affirms everyone's humanity. She also 100% sets her own schedule and is planning on traveling around Europe in 2018 while working online.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://CaitlinPyle.co/AlexEdwards

Freelance actress and artist, turned accounting firm business owner for creatives Feb 02, 2018

Katherine Pomerantz runs a virtual accounting firm and money mentor business for creative entrepreneurs. Pomerantz said that “it took a long time” to find the people that she fit with the most, to serve in her business. She’s passionate and driven, and certainly doesn’t take no for an answer.

Katherine creates her own work! By efficiently dividing her day, Pomerantz tackles running a business while still enjoying a social life.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/katherinepomerantz

From driving IN traffic, to driving traffic on YouTube, with no prior video experience Jan 31, 2018

Rick August, Ph.D., is a single dad with two children. In his late 30s, he returned to university and earned a doctorate degree.

After five years working 60 to 80 hours a week as a professor, he realized he’d become what world-renowned financial expert Robert Kiyosaki dubbed “the educated poor.”

Another decade later, August reluctantly returned to his former job. Financially desperate and going through a divorce, he retreated to truck driving. He read a book titled “Increase your financial IQ” and found the inspiration to turn an idea into an asset.

Smart Drive Test’s YouTube channel serves as the focal point for his successful online driver education business.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/RickAugust

From a career in the entertainment industry to passionate entrepreneur/blogger Jan 15, 2018

After seeing friends working in the entertainment industry limited and needing to survive waiting tables to support their passions, Adrienne Luedeking launched a business proofreading for court reporters to support herself. She discovered a passion for entrepreneurship and started another business: Fruitfully Alive, a blog that helps millennials create their dream life.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/002

When passion takes over and you push through the anxiety to create your work-from-anywhere life Jan 11, 2018

Kaitlyn Kuhl works at home as an online English teacher and builds online business ventures.

Kuhl dives deep into the fears that came up for her in the beginning and the anxiety that surrounded her.

She’s gained a number of skills along the way, some paid for by her online employer! Listen in for all the gritty details.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://caitlinpyle.co/KaitlynKuhl

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