In today’s podcast episode, you’re going to get a breakdown of expenses! Melissa Swink shares how much it costs to run her virtual assistant services company, Melissa Swink & Co. She discusses the labor costs, merchant fees, and various software expenses, plus client and team gifts, bonuses, and business insurance. Gain insights into the investments required to scale a business and apply what you learn to your own operations!

In this episode of the podcast, Melissa Swink discusses team communications and how to cut back on the time spent in meetings. She provides communication tools to improve efficiency, tips on reevaluating the necessity of meetings, and how to use tools like Voxer and Loom to reduce the need for real-time meetings. She also shares strategies for making meetings more efficient. Listen now!

Tune in to hear Melissa Swink chat with Leslie Capps of Wild Woman Marketing about the fundamentals of storytelling in marketing. They discussed the importance of having a solid and effective marketing strategy, the power of storytelling in connecting with clients, and the role of emotion and values in storytelling. They also explore effective calls to action and common marketing mistakes to avoid. Stay to the end to hear ideas for alternative marketing channels such as books, journals, events, and even wine clubs!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a remote executive assistant for your business? Today’s episode peels back the curtain and shows you exactly how Melissa Swink is filling this role for Melissa Swink & Co.!

When you’re ready to make the leap from solopreneurship to hiring your first team members, it’s crucial to have solid systems in place. Organization and communication are absolutely essential for remote effective team management. Tune in to hear Melissa Swink’s top three must-have team management tools!

If you’ve ever had a bad experience with a business coach or if you’re considering hiring one for your business - this episode is for you! Tune in as Melissa Swink discusses the importance of hiring a business coach. A great coach will help you gain a fresh perspective, identify blind spots, learn with accountability, navigate new challenges, and fast-track your success. The right coach is a valuable investment that can provide a measurable ROI! In this episode, Melissa provides three practical tips to help you choose the best business coaching program for you.

In this podcast episode, Melissa Swink discusses the six hidden time-wasting activities that can dilute your results and keep you from reaching your goals. After defining each of the six time-waters, Melissa talks about the importance of spending time on impactful work that creates results. Tune in to learn how you can save time and increase your productivity!

In today’s podcast, Melissa Swink discusses the “feast or famine” cycle, its impact on sales and growth, and six strategies to combat it with the help of a virtual team. She shares personal experiences and examples of how to leverage help from a virtual team to maintain consistency and increase sales. Virtual assistants can smooth out your sales cycle and help you experience steady, consistent growth through tracking leads, list building, outreach campaigns, new product launches, creating marketing content, and email funnels and campaigns. Don’t miss this week’s tactical tips! 

In this episode, Melissa Swink shares a quick guide to leveraging time blocking to increase your productivity as a CEO. She discusses three easy-to-implement strategies for time-blocking your weekly calendar, including scheduling email checks, consolidating availability for meetings, and reserving time for needle movers. She also shares how she shifted her own schedule to massively increase efficiency. Tune in to learn the importance of structuring your day to achieve the results you want, while maintaining balance and focus!

While many entrepreneurs can accept the idea of needing team members in order to grow and scale their businesses, most are leery about the onboarding process. In this episode of “Make Space for More,” Melissa Swink dives deep into how to onboard and cross-train team members effectively.

Are you ready to hire team members to grow and scale your business, but don’t know where to start? Today’s episode of “Make Space for More” provides your blueprint!

How are you going to grow your business to its first $100,000 or $1,000,00? The answer is by building a team. In this episode, Melissa Swink breaks the news that a one-person operation is not scalable and limits your ability to make more money.

How much time do you spend on manual, repetitive computer tasks in your business? The answer may surprise you. In today’s episode of “Make Space for More,” Melissa Swink discusses the third step of the Make Space for More framework, which is to simplify and automate your business.

In this episode, Melissa Swink discusses step two of the Make Space for More framework, which is decluttering your business.

In this episode, Melissa Swink discusses the first step of the “Make Space for More” framework, which is redesigning your role as the CEO of your company.

Join Melissa Swink as she addresses common objections that she hears from business owners about hiring a team and investing in systems to streamline their operations.

Join Melissa Swink in the latest episode of “Make Space for More” as she delves into the challenges and triumphs of scaling a business. Melissa discusses her initial hesitation to build a team and empathizes with other entrepreneurs who face the same fear.

This is a must-listen episode for any entrepreneur who is feeling overworked and overwhelmed! Tune in as Melissa Swink introduces her Make Space for More framework, which focuses on strategies for growing and scaling a business.

Dive into the inaugural episode of “Make Space for More”! In this episode, Melissa Swink shares her journey of starting and growing her Virtual Assistant Services company, Melissa Swink & Co.

Join us to learn about our host, Melissa Swink, and what the Make Space For More podcast is all about!