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Optimize To Scale - Freelancing, Virtual Assistant, Make Money from Home for Stay at Home & Homeschooling Moms
Are you ready for the freedom to work wherever you want? Do want to make money while homeschooling or being home and present with your family? Are you looking for more time and flexibility with your schedule? Are you curious and so excited to start this discovery process of becoming a freelancer or Virtual Assistant and owning your own business? I am grateful you've been led here. I'm Jacqueline and I know what it takes to run a thriving homeschooling operation and Optimize to Scale a successful money-making business from home. If you're really ready to start this process and do it the easy, simple, and seamless way then you are in the right place. In this podcast, you will find the secrets of a successful homeschooling, money-making mom, how to become a virtual assistant, how to fine-tune your skills so they can create opportunities for you, how to find clients, what to charge, how to identify a specific skillset that works best for you, time management tips, virtual assistant training an so much more. In addition, I will share homeschooling hacks, ways to stay organized as a work from home momma, and fun tips and tricks for running your own business from home. If you are ready to Optimize to Scale so you can live the life you've been dreaming of you are in the right place at the right time. Freelancing + Virtual Assistant + Service Provider + Work from home + Mompreneur +Virtual Schooling + Homeschooling + Make Money from home

Becoming a Virtual Assistant

Have you tried making money from home, cut spending, clipped coupons, stopped eating out, cooked from scratch, and lived like no one else to make ends meet? In this episode, I share how I increased my family's income working from home as a Virtual Assistant. -Jacqueline     Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/optimizetoscale Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejacquelinehoward      

10 Mar 07:05

3 Terms every Virtual Assistant Should Know

Defining 3 Terms you will hear often on this show. Automation, Optimize, and Virtual Assistant.  Let's continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.       Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/optimizetoscale   Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejacquelinehoward      

10 Mar 07:05

Customer Service vs. Customer Experience

 In Today's episode: We discuss Customer experience, Customer service, and customer success. What's the difference and how can we implement and elevate the customer experience with our service.  Customer Service  Customer Experience Customer Success Let's Connect: Free Facebook Community: Optimize to Scale  Instagram: @TheJacquelineHoward

10 Mar 07:05

Are you punishing your customer? Don't do these 4 things

Did you know your policies can hurt your customer service and experience? I'll share a few things to consider to ensure your customers feel served and not punished. In Today's episode: Internal Focused vs. Customer Focused Long wait times No refunds Ignoring Feedback Over Marketing    Let's Connect: Free Facebook Community: Optimize to Scale Instagram:@thejacquelinehoward

10 Mar 07:05

The #1 App to Connect with your clients and customers

I'm sharing The #1 App to boost customer engagement, Quickly build trust, and turn your customers into raving fans! In Today's episode: high-quality personalized Video Client Onboarding Increase Customer engagement Links Mentioned: Try *Bonjoro for free HERE. Let's Connect: Free Facebook Community: Optimize to Scale Instagram:@thejacquelinehoward  *affiliate link when you sign up and try Bonjoro with the link provided I get a few coins at no additional cost to you.  

10 Mar 07:05

What To Expect When Expecting To Work From Home.

There's a long to-do list when it comes to starting a business. Today I will discuss 3 things every new virtual assistant business needs to do in order to succeed. Time Management. Facebook Community. Virtual Assistant Business.   In today's Episode: Community Being a Business Owner Leading and Managing Yourself   Let's Connect: Free Community: Optimize to Scale Sisterhood Follow on Instagram: @thejacquelinehoward   Thanks for leaving a review!  

10 Mar 07:05

Gossip Be Gone! How This Habit is DETRIMENTAL to Your Success

Today we discuss ways that gossip can destroy you. To be a Successful Rockstar Assistant you need traits like organization, conviction, and resilience. However, you will never need to be good at gossip.    In Today's episode: Productivity Reputation Company Culture Community   Let's Connect: Free Facebook Community: Optimize to Scale Instagram:@thejacquelinehoward

10 Mar 07:05

School, Home school, Distance Learning oh my! Permission to be imperfect.

Are your kids going to be in a traditional school? or Virtual School? Home school, Unschool school, halftime, full-time with the mask, without a mask? No matter the decision you make, it can be simple. You can enjoy the process!   Resources from today's episode HERE. Let's connect: Community: Support Sisterhood Instagram: @thejacquelinehoward

10 Mar 07:05

Homeschooling Preschoolers. Tips and Hacks to Make it Easy!

Have you been wondering how to fill your homeschool day in the preschool years? Do you want to know how to get started homeschooling? Today I have Eliza Olson a Classical Conversation Homeschool Co-op Director, sharing her tips, and resources for early readers, working from home, and choose joy.     In this episode we discuss: When to Push and When to Pause Power of Community Early Reading Tips The emotions of Homeschooling Stress Relief Ideas Find episode details and resources HERE. Join the Free Community on Facebook. Connect on Instagram. @thejacquelinehoward Connect with Eliza @ElizatOlson

10 Mar 07:05

Interview with Pamela Smith -Feeling Overwhelmed With Homeschooling? Lean in and Listen.

Are you still trying to find the Top Homeschooling Curriculum? Have you googled to exhaustion the perfect Home-school Schedule? I want you to know you are not alone. Many others are feeling the pressure with you. I want you to know it doesn't have to feel this way.   In Today's Episode we discuss: The Blessing of being with your children How to research How to decide on the best Curriculum for your child The Homeschool Mindset   Get Episode details HERE Connect with Jacqueline Instagram: @thejacquelinehoward Connect with Pamela on Instagram: @blackhomeeducators   Thought of the day: "When things change inside you, Things change around you"      

10 Mar 07:05

Be That Mom! How to Prepare and Protect Your Kids in a Digital World.

Giving your children access to the digital world connects them to all it has to offer good, bad, and ugly. As parents, we have a sense of what our child can and can't handle. However, we are not always aware of the intent of those targeting our children online. Today we want to share a few tools to protect your children on the internet.   In Today's episode we discuss: Building Trust and Boundaries Dumb Phones Parental Safety Online Safety for Kids Show notes and resources HERE. Connect with Jacqueline: @thejacquelinehoward Connect with Dolly: @bethatmommovementpodcast   "Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness" -Jim Elliot

10 Mar 07:05

Thriving As An Introverted Parent- Interview With Nathalie Hawkins

Nathalie from To teach her own's primary purpose is to give you a window into her life as she learns alongside her children She is a woman of faith who is passionate about edifying parents through transparency, insight, and example.    In Today's Episode We Discuss: Creative Screentime Parenting as an Introvert Well Trained Mind Time Blocking Show Notes HERE. Connect with Jacqueline: @thejacquelinehoward Connect with Nathalie: @toteachherown

10 Mar 07:05

Homeschooling HighSchoolers?! Preparing your teen for Life and College - Interview with Belinda Bullard

Homeschooling high school children come with a different weight of responsibility. You have to High School credits, High School Diploma, Online Homeschooling Options, Free Homeschooling options, and Homeschool Laws to follow. But before all the curriculum, transcripts, electives you get to cultivate a relationship with your Teen. Today we cover all the things and leave with so much hope, wisdom, and encouragement.   In this Homeschooling episode we discuss: Education vs. Home Education Vegan Lifestyle Grace The Real Job of the Parent Get Episode Resources HERE Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram @thejacquelinehoward Connect our Guest Belinda on Instagram @bullardbelinda   Thought of the day: You don't have to Wish and Hope that things will work out. You can rest and know they will.  Rest and place it all in the hands of God who knows all, sees all, loved your children even before you knew them. He has you and your children in his wise and all-powerful hands.

10 Mar 07:05

3 Reasons Moms Make Great Entrepreneurs

The very skills that make you a great mom also make you a great entrepreneur. Motherhood is a natural training ground for entrepreneurship. Would you like to make real money from home? You can begin making money online as a virtual assistant. Homeschool Moms and Stay ay home moms are finding success, confidence, friendships, and making money by starting a virtual assistant business.  In today's episode, I share 3 reasons why you are a natural fit to be both an entrepreneur and a mom.   Connect with me:  Instagram @thejacquelinehoward Facebook Community Optimize to Scale Get on the Assistant Accelerator Waitlist "Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come." Proverbs   #Mompreneur #entrepreneur #businessmoms #virtualassistant   

10 Mar 07:04

How I Balance Working From Home, Children, and Home Schooling - Bonus

Hey Friend!! In today's bonus episode, I'm answering the most frequently asked question these days, " How do you plan out your day while homeschooling and working from home?   This is a work in progress. I believe in trying and adjusting as the seasons of life change. In this bonus episode, I share what I am currently doing and loving it!    I hope this is helpful and gets your wheels turning on how you can optimize your day.   Enjoy! Jacqueline Liked the episode please leave a review. Share something you enjoyed or plan to try in Stories and tag me @thejacquelinehoward

10 Mar 07:04

My Busy Bees and Me - Interview with Erica

Today we're talking with the Brilliant women behind My Busy Bees and Me. Erica is an army wife and a homeschooling mother of children at various grade levels. She is a former High School teacher and a public health educator. You will hear her passion education and how she caters her teaching style to the learning style of each one of her children. You will get encouragement for the heart work of homeschooling.   Episode highlights: Recommended books for Early readers, Middle Schoolers, and Highschoolers Why Diverse Education and Literature is incredible Valuable How to make learning engaging, interesting, and memorable What every mother should read for strength and encouragement   Links: Diverse Reading List Homeschool Consultation   Let's Be Friends! Connect with Erica on Instagram or Youtube! Connect with Me on Instagram!   Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a review and help others find it!   "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.  And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.  You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." -Deuteronomy 6    

10 Mar 07:04

Cultivating Stress Free Homeschooling with Time Management - Interview with Tonya Johnson

Hey Friends! Are you struggling to get things done, homeschool, and have some margin for enjoying your life? If you can relate Listen in. Today Tonya Shares with us some ways we can create time for friendships, homeschool, business, and family fun!   Everything mentioned in the episode can be found: Cultivating Stress-Free Homeschool    "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm  

10 Mar 07:04

Is Freelancing or a Virtual Assistant Business Right for Me as A Busy Mom? and Do I have what it takes?

Are you able to start a business and be present with your children? Listen in as I share... What it takes to start and grow online How much time it takes to start a freelance business What it takes to learn online Enjoy! Jacqueline   Thought of the day:  "There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency." John C. Maxwell   Connect with Jacqueline on Facebook Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram   Are you loving this podcast? If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.  

10 Mar 07:04

How to Launch a Virtual Assistant or Freelancing Business in 30 Days or Less!

Do you dream of starting your own virtual assistant business? Do you get stuck in the details of where to start? Learn how you can map out the steps and start your business in just 30 days!       Listen in as I share... Week 1: Set your foundations Week 2: Decide your service or industry Week 3: Start applying and find clients Week 4: Begin onboarding process  Enjoy!     Thought of the day: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis  Join the Assistant Accelerator Course  Connect with Jacqueline on Facebook Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram     Are you loving this podcast? If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

10 Mar 07:04

Worried about making time for BOTH Kids and Your new business? My time-management hacks, revealed!

Is it really possible to be present with your kids and have a thriving business? I will tackle this topic and how it can be accomplished with a little savvy time management. How we manage our time can make or break the day. It’s vital to find or create small hacks that work with your lifestyle and help you take control of your day.  Listen in as I share... Discipline and lead yourself Plan out your ideal day  Prepare your children Rinse and Repeat  Enjoy! Thought of the day: “A plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done.” -Peter Turia   Connect with Jacqueline on Facebook Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram  Are you loving this podcast? If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

10 Mar 07:04

When the School Bell Rings Again - Interview with Donna Askew

Is your child learning virtually this school year? Are you preparing to send your child back to school after learning virtually? Listen in today as Donna B. Askew shares about her book and gives tips on how to successfully tackle this school year.  Listen in as Donna and I discuss  Having confidence as a parent and giving your child confidence Coping strategies for your family Identifying stress signs in your child Enjoy! Thought of the day: It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass Find the book: When The School Bell Rings Again on Donna’s website. Connect with Donna on:  Facebook and Instagram Connect with Jacqueline on Facebook Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram Are you loving this podcast? If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

10 Mar 07:04

How to get your first Client as a Freelancer or Virtual Assistant

Hey Friends! Finding clients. It’s the hardest part of launching your virtual assistant business, right? Well, today, I’m giving you my best tips on how to overcome that hurdle and find your perfect client!  Listen in as I share my tips... Make the most of your personal network Create and optimize your social media  Join industry-specific Facebook groups   Take a course Enjoy! Thought of the day: “The best investment is in the tool’s of one’s own trade.” Benjamin Franklin    Connect with Jacqueline on Facebook Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram  Are you loving this podcast? If this episode speaks to you, head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. The more reviews and ratings the show receives, the more women looking for content like this are able to find and benefit from it.

10 Mar 07:04

Finding Client On Social Media - Interview with Ann Losinski

Whether you are just starting out, looking to grow your business, or trying to Niche your services you will benefit from listening to Ann shares how she was able to find clients and grow her business in Facebook groups. In this episode you discover: How to find clients from Facebook groups How to get testimonies when you're first starting out The importance of Niching Down Setting Boundaries in your business "Boundaries are your responsibility, you decide what is and isn't allowed in your business"-Ann Losinski   Episode details HERE.  

10 Mar 07:04

2020 Happened But God is Our Hope -Testimony from Tricia Prues

Hey Friend!   Have you taken the time to reflect on 2020 yet?   Wherever you are right now I wanted to bring you this testimony of some good things that have come out of 2020!   Enjoy as Tricia shares how God showed up and blessed her life in 2020!   Blessings, Jacqueline   Connect with Tricia on Facebook Visit Tricia's Website Tricia Prues   Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

10 Mar 07:04

2020 Happened But God is in Control - Ronica Cormier Testimony

Hey Friend!   Have you exhaled from 2020 yet? Wherever you are right now I wanted to bring you some testimonies of good things that came out of 2020!   Enjoy as Ronica shares how God showed up in her life in 2020!   Blessings, Jacqueline   Connect with me on Instagram Connect with Ronica on Instagram  Listen to Ronica's Podcast Mama Trauma   Psalms 1:3  "He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers."

10 Mar 07:04

God is Our Provider - Testimony from Deitra Barker

Hey Friend,   Enjoy as Deitra shares the God moments she experienced in 2020!   Psalm 9:1-2 "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High."   Blessings, Jacqueline   Connect with Deitra on Instagram  Visit Deitra's Website Deitrabarkerlmft.com

10 Mar 07:04

Anything is Possible with God - Testimony with Jenn Martin

Hey Friend,   Lean in and listen as Jenn shares the God moment she experienced in 2020! “If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23   Blessings, Jacqueline   Connect with me on Instagram Connect with Jenn on Instagram  Visit Jenn’s Website

10 Mar 07:04

God is all Powerful -Testimony from Eboni MccCoy

Hey Friend,   Lean in and listen as Eboni shares what God taught her in 2020! "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil 4:6   Blessings, Jacqueline   Connect with me Instagram Connect with Eboni on Instagram 

10 Mar 07:04

2020 Happened and God is still good - Testimony with Holly Dupere

Hey Friend,   Lean in and listen as Holly shares how God has been so good to her family in 2020!   “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."   Blessings, Jacqueline   Connect with me on Instagram Connect with Holly on Instagram 

10 Mar 07:04

God is not taken by Surprise - Testimony from Jennifer Fenney

Hey Friend, This year and 2020 were full of surprises. Many were unpleasant surprises, but you know what? God is never taken by surprise! He has a redeeming purpose for everything. Nothing we experience is wasted. Listen as Jennifer shares her God moments of 2020!   Connect with Me on Instagram Connect with Jennifer on Instagram and her Website   "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." 1 Peter 3:15

10 Mar 07:04

God can be Trusted -Tesitmony from Natalie Arent

Hey Friend,   You can trust God to write your story! Be encouraged as Natalie shares how God moved her life in 2020! "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34   Connect with Natalie on Website and Podcast Connect with Me on Instagram  

10 Mar 07:04

God is in the Hills and Valleys - Testimony from Belinda Bullard

Hey Friend, Today Belinda shares practical ways she and her family coped with the stressors of 2020. These tips are excellent for life in any season. I hope you are blessed!   Thanks for taking a moment to listen. My prayer is that you are encouraged by this testimony of God's work in the Hills and Valleys of Belinda's life.   Connect with Belinda on Instagram and her Website Connect with me on Instagram     

10 Mar 07:04

How to Get Hired on LinkedIn- Interview with Jose Miguel Longo

Learn about LinkedIn and how you can utilize this free tool to get found, hired, recruited for your next position. In this episode we talk about: - The journey to your ideal job - LinkedIn vs. Facebook - Highschoolers on LinkedIn - Mother starting on LinkedIn after years working in the home   Here on Optimize to Scale, I want to help you create the job you want with the tools and skills you have developed in the experiences you have had. Jose has the skills to teach you how to turn those life skills and experiences into skills for your resume.   Connect with Jose Miguel Longo Website: www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com Instagram @josemiguellongo LinkedIn Jose Miguel   Connect with Jacqueline Website: www.thejacquelinehoward.com Instagram @thejacquelinehoward LinkedIn Jacqueline Howard   "Being at home, raising babies, Managing a home and balancing a family presents plenty of skills that are useful in the workforce" -Jose Miguel Longo

10 Mar 07:04

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