Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked
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| The $200K Ceiling: Why So Many Business Owners Get Stuck Here (And What Fixes It) | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:13:26 | |
Growth was supposed to get easier. So why does $200K feel harder than $50K ever did? If you're working more hours than ever and quietly wondering what you're doing wrong, this episode is for you. Sarah Noked breaks down the very specific operational bottleneck that shows up right around $200K in annual revenue. She explains why hiring more help doesn't always fix it, and the one hire that actually does. We'll talk about:
You May Also Like: Shannon Mattern Guest Interview → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Fo1cAwej4&t=1s Sandy Lewis's Day in the Life of an OBM episode → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q85xEmoxnzY&t=250s 🤝 Ready for an Accredited OBM to own the operations side of your business? Apply for OBM Matchmaking → obmschool.com/matchmaking Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of an OBM with Jasmine Huertas (Working Half the Hours and Making 3x More) | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:28:07 | |
Jasmine Huertas was working 120 hours a month as a Virtual Assistant. Now she's an Accredited OBM™ working 60 hours, and earning three times more. If you've ever felt like you're doing far more than your job title (and your paycheck) reflects, this episode is for you. Sarah sits down with Jasmine, founder of Vantage Ridge Operations and mom of four daughters, to walk through her whole journey. She explains why VA agency work stopped feeling right, how she discovered Online Business Management, and how she rebuilt her business with fewer, better clients. We'll talk about:
You May Also Like: Sandy Lewis's Day in the Life of an OBM episode → https://youtu.be/Q85xEmoxnzY?si=VrG12OdpqidDCvcY Connect with Jasmine Huertas (Vantage Ridge Operations): https://vantageridgeoperations.com/ 🗓️ Join OBM Week, our free 3-day masterclass series to discover if Online Business Management is right for you → www.obmschool.com/obm-week/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Best Remote Job for Women Over 30 | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:12:54 | |
You're already running half the departments at your job. You still need permission to leave early for a doctor's appointment. Something about that math is off. In this episode, Sarah lays out why Online Business Management might be the best remote career move available to women over 30 right now, and exactly how to know if you'd be great at it. We'll talk about:
Videos Mentioned: Day in the life of an OBM with Andrea Ventim (https://youtu.be/ZS9cB6LTLdM?si=ziySj9jRVgtGCeho) Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Is Your Solopreneur Era Holding Your Business Back? (With Abbey Ashley) | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:42:27 | |
Abbey Ashley hired her first contractor the same month she got her first client. She was six months pregnant and brand new in business. No case study told her it would work. She just refused to build something that only ran when she was in it. Abbey is the founder of The Virtual Savvy, and she joins Sarah on this episode to talk about the moment every business owner eventually hits: the point where doing it all yourself stops being resourceful and starts being the thing that's holding you back. We'll talk about:
Connect with Abbey (The Virtual Savvy): https://thevirtualsavvy.com/ Virtual Assistant Hiring form: https://thevirtualsavvy.com/hire Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Day in the Life with Emma Johnson (From Front-Facing Coach to Behind the Scenes OBM) | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:37:54 | |
Emma Johnson used to be a business strategist and coach, front and center on stages and inside her own launches. Today she's an Accredited OBM who built a fully booked practice for coaches and course creators, and she built it entirely around her two boys. At the end of 2025, life circumstances shifted, and Emma made an intentional decision to be less visible. Instead of stepping away from her business, she pivoted into the work she'd always loved: systems, structure, and behind the scenes implementation, on a schedule that puts her kids first. In this episode, we'll talk about:
Connect with Emma (Emma Johnson & Co): https://www.emmajohnsonandco.com/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How AI is Changing the OBM Role (And What to Do About It) | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:16:22 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, we're tackling the question almost every Online Business Manager has quietly asked themselves in the last year: "Is AI going to affect my job?" Here's the honest answer: yes, things are changing. But probably not in the way you fear. Because after more than a decade in the Online Business Management industry, here's what I'm seeing. AI is not coming for your OBM career. It's coming for the low-level execution work that was never where your value lived in the first place. The first-draft SOPs. The meeting summaries. The reporting. The project timelines. And the OBMs who learn to use AI as a strategic tool, rather than fear it as a threat, are stepping into an incredibly powerful position. Because the businesses they support need them more than ever. In this episode, we'll talk about:
If AI has felt exciting, overwhelming, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you cut through the noise and get clear on where you actually fit in all of it. Because the OBMs who thrive in this environment are the exact same OBMs who have always thrived. The only difference now is that the tools in their toolkit just got dramatically more powerful. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How to be the Best Business Partner (According to a "Big-Wig" CEO) | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:24:31 | |
One of the most valuable things about having an Online Business Manager isn't just having someone who can keep projects moving or systems running. It's having a trusted partner who helps you become a better leader. In this episode of The OBM Show, I'm joined by Shannon Mattern, founder of Web Designer Academy, for an honest conversation about what changed when she stopped trying to do everything herself and learned to truly partner with her right-hand person. Shannon shares how difficult delegation was in the early days, why she'd often jump back into work she'd already handed off, and how her OBM helped her shift from "fixing" problems to leading her business more intentionally. We'll talk about: • why delegation is often much harder than business owners expect • how great OBMs help CEOs become stronger leaders, not just more organised ones • what operational leadership looks like beyond project management and systems • how trust develops between a CEO and their Online Business Manager • what business owners should look for in a true strategic operational partner Whether you're an Online Business Manager, a Virtual Assistant looking to step into a more strategic role, or a business owner wondering what an exceptional OBM partnership really looks like, this episode offers an honest, behind-the-scenes perspective on the relationship that helps businesses scale sustainably. Connect with Shannon (Web Designer Academy): https://webdesigneracademy.com/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How Much Do Online Business Managers Actually Make? (Real Numbers) | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:15:32 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, we're talking money. More specifically... we're talking about what Online Business Managers are actually earning in 2026. It's one of the questions I get asked most often, yet it's one of the topics our industry rarely discusses openly. So, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real numbers, sharing current hourly rates, monthly retainers, realistic income trajectories, and the biggest factors that influence an OBM's earning potential. We'll talk about: • what Online Business Managers are actually earning in 2026 • the difference between Virtual Assistant rates and OBM rates • why retainers create more sustainable, predictable income • the biggest factors that influence an OBM's earning potential • why positioning yourself as a strategic partner changes everything • realistic income milestones during your first few years as an OBM Whether you're a Virtual Assistant wondering if the OBM path is worth it, someone considering leaving corporate, or you're already working as an OBM and questioning whether your rates reflect your value, this episode will give you a realistic look at what's possible. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of an OBM with Ayesha Bhimji - July 14 | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:34:26 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, Sarah Noked sits down with Ayesha Bhimji, a UK-based Accredited OBM, whose journey proves that you don't have to start from scratch to build a business you love. After spending 25 years in corporate across investment banking, fundraising, and sustainability, Ayesha reached a point where she wanted something different. Something with more flexibility, more purpose, and more ownership over her work. What followed wasn't one dramatic leap. It was a series of intentional steps that helped her realize the skills she'd spent decades building were exactly what growing businesses needed. In this conversation, Ayesha shares how she discovered the Online Business Manager role, overcame self-doubt, trusted her transferable skills, and is now evolving her business with a strategic new dashboard offer that helps founders turn data into better decisions. We'll talk about: • why transferable skills are often your greatest career advantage • why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you feel ready • what it really looks like to transition from corporate into online business • how to keep growing after becoming an OBM • why purpose, curiosity, and continuous learning matter more than having everything figured out Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, online service provider, project manager, corporate professional, or aspiring Online Business Manager, this episode is a reminder that your next chapter doesn't require starting over. Sometimes, it simply requires seeing your experience in a whole new way. Connect with Ayesha: https://soyoudonthaveto.co.uk/online-business-operations-manager/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Signs You're Already Operating Like an OBM (And Don't Even Know It) | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:14:45 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, we're exploring a question that many Virtual Assistants, online service providers, project managers, and corporate professionals eventually ask themselves: "Wait a minute... am I basically running this business?" You’re not trying to take things over. You’re simply noticing that somewhere along the way, you became the person keeping projects moving, timelines clear, team members aligned, problems solved, and all the loose ends from slipping through the cracks. And after more than a decade in the Online Business Management industry, I've noticed something surprising: Many aspiring OBMs are already doing OBM-level work. They just haven't recognized it yet. Or worse, they're doing it without the title, compensation, authority, or freedom that should come with that level of responsibility. In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest signs that you're already operating like an Online Business Manager and why the gap between where you are today and where you want to be may have less to do with skills and more to do with positioning. We'll talk about: • why so many aspiring OBMs underestimate their experience • the difference between doing OBM work and being recognized as an OBM • how operational leadership often shows up before the title does • why being the "go-to person" is a stronger indicator of leadership than you realize • how OBMs think differently about systems, processes, and business growth • the signs that your responsibilities may have outgrown your current role • why confidence and positioning are often the missing pieces If you've ever wondered whether you're ready to become an Online Business Manager, this episode may completely change the way you see your experience. Because sometimes the biggest career breakthrough isn't learning a new skill. It's recognizing the value of the skills you've had all along. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Difference Between Hiring Help and Hiring Leadership (With Gillian Perkins) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:34:58 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by longtime entrepreneur and educator Gillian Perkins for a conversation about what operational leadership actually looks like inside a scaling business. Because at a certain point in growth, business owners stop needing more help… Gillian has worked alongside the same OBM for nearly eight years, and this conversation pulls back the curtain on what that long-term partnership has really looked like behind the scenes. One of my favorite moments in the episode is when Gillian describes her OBM as her “work mom.” The person saying: And honestly? That description perfectly captures the value a strong OBM brings to a business. Because great OBMs are not simply there to complete tasks. They are there to: If your business is growing but everything still feels heavily dependent on you, this episode will completely shift the way you think about operational leadership and the role a strong OBM can play inside a business. Connect with Gillian: Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of an OBM with Jessica Bonilla (From Homemaker to Accredited Online Business Manager) | 19 May 2026 | 00:44:16 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Jessica Bonilla for a conversation that completely challenges what people think qualifies someone to become an Online Business Manager. Before Jessica ever called herself an OBM, she was an executive assistant inside a corporate IT department managing moving parts across teams and executives. At one point, she was the breadwinner in her family. Then life shifted. After losing childcare, she stayed home with her children, eventually homeschooling them while continuing to volunteer, go back to college, support her husband’s construction business, take on different jobs, and constantly learn new systems along the way. And somewhere in that process, she slowly started believing she needed to “start over.” But what became very clear in this conversation is this: Jessica was never starting from zero. She already knew how to think operationally. She just had not connected those skills to the OBM role yet. This episode is such an important reminder that many of the skills that make someone an incredible OBM are often built long before they ever enter the online business world. We also dive into the difference between emotional intelligence and operational intelligence, why confidence matters more than knowing every tool, and how consistency and visibility helped Jessica land her first clients. In this episode, we talk about: • The transferable skills people massively underestimate If you’ve ever questioned whether your background or experience is “enough” to become an OBM, this episode will completely shift the way you think about operational leadership and the value of the skills you already have. Connect with Jessica: https://virtuallyjessicabonilla.com/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Interview with Emily Reagan (How true operational leadership can help you scale) | 05 May 2026 | 00:29:02 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Emily Reagan for a conversation about something more business owners (and OBMs) need to understand as they grow. At a certain point, scaling is no longer about getting more clients or doing more marketing. It becomes about what is happening behind the scenes. So many founders assume that if they just keep pushing, keep hiring, or keep optimizing their marketing… things will feel easier. But often, the real issue is not visibility. It is the lack of operational leadership holding everything together. Emily shares what it looks like to run a growing business without that middle layer of support, and how even with a strong team in place, everything can still flow back to the CEO. We also talk about the difference between marketing and operations, why that line gets blurred so often, and how that confusion can create bottlenecks, missed handoffs, and unnecessary pressure. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth does not just require more effort. In this episode, we talk about:
If you are navigating growth in your business or stepping into the OBM role yourself, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of what is really happening behind the scenes… and where the opportunity lies. Connect with Emily: https://emilyreaganpr.com/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of an OBM with Beth Johnson (Repositioning Corporate Experience to Online Business Management) | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:35:59 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Beth Johnson for a conversation about something I think more aspiring Online Business Managers need to hear. You do not have to start from scratch to build a successful OBM business. So many individuals assume that stepping into the OBM role means reinventing everything. A new niche, a new business model, a new version of themselves. But often, the strongest path forward is not starting over. Beth shares how she drew from her background in construction project management to build a business supporting trades-based companies with strategic mapping, project management, and hiring systems. We also talk about what it looks like to create a business that is not just strategic, but sustainable, with clear boundaries, intentional structure, and a deliberate three-and-a-half-day workweek. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth does not have to come from doing more or becoming someone else. Sometimes it comes from trusting your experience, choosing alignment over perfection, and building a business that actually fits your life. In this episode, we talk about:
If you are exploring the OBM role and refining what you want your business, and your life, to look like, this episode will remind you that your next step may be less about reinvention and more about building on what is already there. Connect with Beth: https://fireflyconsultinggroup.com/ Sign up for our upcoming OBM Week Event (for free!) : https://www.obmschool.com/info/ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Real Reason Clients Get Confused About Your OBM Services | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:13:52 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m talking about one of the most common reasons discovery calls start to feel messy for OBMs and why it usually has far less to do with confidence than people think. It often starts with a simple question: “What does working with you actually look like?” And for a lot of Online Business Managers, that is the exact moment the call starts to unravel. Not because they are not skilled. It is because knowing how to do the work and knowing how to clearly communicate the shape of the work are not the same thing. In this episode, I’m unpacking why so many OBMs freeze when trying to explain what they do, how vague packages create confusing sales conversations, and why unclear offers often lead to scope creep, over-explaining, and drained capacity. We’re also talking about what a stronger OBM package actually needs in order to position you as a leader instead of a catch-all support person. In this episode, we talk about:
If you have ever walked away from a sales call feeling like you talked a lot without actually saying what mattered, this episode will help you understand why and what to shift next. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of an OBM with Rae Raczka (60 hour work weeks to balanced operations manager) | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:31:47 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m sitting down with Rae Raczka, founder of The Ops Collective and Accredited Online Business Manager, to talk about the moment she realized the way she was working simply wasn’t sustainable. At 25, Rae was running operations, payroll, bookkeeping, and accounting across five entities in three countries. She was working 60–65 hour weeks, carrying enormous responsibility, and the stress had reached the point where she was experiencing chest pains almost daily. On top of that, her husband worked the opposite shift, which meant they barely saw each other except in passing. Eventually, something had to give. Rae shares the breaking point that led her to walk away from her corporate role and the surprising twist that followed when her former employer became her very first OBM client. This conversation is a candid look at what it actually means to move from overwhelmed operator to Online Business Manager. We talk about the transferable skills many corporate professionals overlook, the confidence that comes from stepping into the OBM role, and why pricing based on hours can penalize you for becoming really good at your job. In this episode, we talk about:
If you’ve ever felt like you’re the person holding everything together behind the scenes, or you know you’re capable of more than task work, this episode will show you what’s possible when you step into true operational leadership. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Set Clear Boundaries as an Online Business Manager | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:12:09 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re talking about a boundaries problem most Online Business Managers think they have… but actually don’t. What happens when you’ve communicated your hours, set expectations, and genuinely want better work-life balance but still find yourself answering Slack messages at 8pm? When you know the boundary… and break it anyway? This conversation is for the OBM who feels stretched, quietly resentful, or frustrated that their boundaries only seem to work when things are calm. We unpack why this usually isn’t a discipline issue or a people-pleasing flaw. It’s a capacity and structure issue. When everything routes through you, when ownership isn’t clearly defined, and when “urgent” has no operational definition, boundaries don’t feel like leadership. They feel irresponsible. In this episode, we talk about:
If you’ve been trying to fix your boundaries with better scripts, stronger wording, or more discipline, this episode will help you zoom out and address what’s really happening. You don’t need to be stricter. You need better structure. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Visibility Problem OBMs Don’t Want to Admit | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:17:00 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re talking about a visibility problem most Online Business Managers feel, but rarely say out loud. What happens when you’re great at your work, trusted by your clients, and still feel invisible online? When every time someone asks what you do, your answer spirals into tools, tasks, or vague “backend support”… even though that’s not why clients actually hire you? This conversation is for the OBM who doesn’t want to perform, post endlessly, or turn their life into a content factory, but instead, does want the right people to understand their value. We unpack why visibility feels so heavy for OBMs, how over-educating accidentally positions you as support instead of leadership, and why most OBMs don’t have a marketing problem, they have a clarity and positioning problem. In this episode, we talk about:
If visibility has felt awkward, forced, or draining, this episode will help you reframe it. You don’t need to perform. You need to be clear. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Adriana Strama (From Overdelivering to Leading with Boundaries) | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:40:57 | |
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Adriana Strama, Accredited OBM and founder of her own growing OBM business. We’re diving into what it takes to stop overdelivering, set boundaries that stick, and build a business rooted in intention—not just hustle. Whether you’re feeling like you’re carrying too much or trying to figure out how to step into more leadership, this episode will meet you right where you are and give you the clarity to grow with purpose. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: If you’ve been overdelivering, overthinking, or just wondering how to grow without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you insight, encouragement, and the practical next steps you need. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How to Breathe New Life Into Your OBM Business | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:17:54 | |
There is a version of burnout that many OBMs experience but rarely talk about. Your business technically works. And yet logging in every day feels heavier than it should. In this episode of The OBM Show, Sarah Noked talks directly to the OBM who feels tired, uninspired, or quietly questioning whether this business still fits their life. This is a real conversation about how to breathe new life into your OBM business in 2026 without burning everything down or forcing another cycle of hustle. Sarah breaks down why burnout is often a signal that your business has outgrown its current model and shares practical, grounded ways to reconnect to your vision, your energy, and your leadership. Inside the episode, we cover
If your OBM business works but doesn’t feel aligned anymore, this episode will help you see what’s possible next. ✨Join us for OBM Week Save your spot at obmschool.com/obm-week ------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Jackie Appleby (8+ Years in the Game, Still Evolving + Leading with Intention) | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:37:11 | |
There’s a moment in every OBM’s journey when what got you here won’t get you there. You’ve built strong systems, landed solid clients, and grown your team… but you’re craving more sustainability, stronger leadership, and space to evolve. In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m sitting down with Accredited OBM Jackie Appleby, founder of Diligent Assist, who’s been working in the OBM space for over eight years. Jackie didn’t join OBM School to start from scratch - she joined to refine what was already working and to build with even more clarity, intention, and structure. We’re talking about what it looks like to grow your OBM business from solid to sustainable, to choose better-fit clients, to lead your team with integrity, and to hire support that helps you grow (yes, even your own OBM). Here’s what we cover:
This episode is a must-listen for experienced OBMs ready to evolve, lead, and scale with intention. —------------ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How to Build a Game-Changing OBM Business in 2026 (Without Burning Out) | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:14:09 | |
There’s a moment in every OBM’s journey when you look at your calendar, your inbox, your Slack notifications… and realize the business you built is running your life instead of supporting it. That was exactly where I found myself one Friday night in the early days of my agency. In this episode of “The OBM Show”, I’m breaking down what it really takes to build a game changing OBM business in 2026… one built on capacity, clarity, and intentional leadership instead of constant hustle and burnout. Together we explore:
If your OBM or online service business feels heavier than it should, this episode is going to feel like an exhale. You’ll walk away with clarity, strategy, and the confidence to build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. 👉 Join us for our upcoming info session and learn what it takes to succeed as an Online Business Manager: https://www.obmschool.com/info/ ---------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| What I'd Do Differently If I Were Starting My OBM Business in 2026 | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:12:36 | |
There’s a moment in every service provider’s journey when you realize you’re doing everything you can… and still not getting the momentum you expected. You’re supposed to be building a business that gives you freedom, but instead you’re juggling every detail, working late nights, saying yes to everything, and quietly wondering if you’re cut out for this at all. That was exactly where I found myself in the early days of my OBM journey. In this episode of “The OBM Show,” I’m sharing a story I haven’t talked about in a long time: the day I sat in a coffee shop with my laptop open, coffee going cold, tears streaming down my face because I thought I’d never be able to turn my OBM side gig into a real, sustainable business. I was overworking, undercharging, overdelivering, and trying to perfect everything before I allowed myself to show up. What I didn’t realize then is that I wasn’t failing, I just didn’t yet have the clarity, structure, or support to build my business with intention. This episode is a reflection on that moment, and a roadmap of what I would do differently if I were starting my OBM business in 2026. We’re breaking down what it looks like to shift from overwhelm and perfectionism to clarity, leadership, and sustainable growth… no hustle, no burnout, no “figure it out alone.” Here’s what we cover: • The biggest mistake new OBMs and service providers make (and why it keeps you stuck) Whether you’re in the early stages of building your OBM business, shifting from VA work into leadership, or preparing to level up in 2026, this episode gives you the clarity and direction I wish I had when I started. 👉 Join us for our upcoming info session and learn what it takes to succeed as an Online Business Manager: https://www.obmschool.com/info/ --------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Adayah Balog (From Corporate → Overwhelmed VA → Intentional OBM Agency) | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:44:34 | |
There’s a moment in every service provider’s journey when the business starts growing faster than you can keep up with… and the weight of it becomes impossible to ignore. You started out supporting clients. But the structure? The systems? The support you need? Nowhere to be found. In this episode of “The OBM Show,” I’m sitting down with Accredited OBM and agency owner Adayah Balog, who knows that experience firsthand. Her journey didn’t begin online, she started in corporate banking, shifted into VA work for more flexibility, and quickly found herself doing high-level operational leadership… without the systems or support to match it. Her business didn’t collapse… it grew too fast. The turning point? Realizing she couldn’t keep being the “yes to everything” agency, and that real leadership often begins with slowing down long enough to rebuild. We’re breaking down what it actually looks like to move from reactive growth to intentional, sustainable scaling as an OBM. One where your systems support you, your team stands with you, and your business finally gives you the freedom you started it for. Here’s what we cover: • How Adayah went from corporate banking → VA → overwhelmed OBM → intentional agency owner Whether you’re a VA stepping into the OBM role, an OBM navigating growth, or an agency owner trying to scale sustainably, this episode will help you see what’s possible when you lead with intention instead of urgency. Join us for our upcoming info session to learn more about finding success as an Online Business Manager: https://www.obmschool.com/info/ ------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Milani Lau (Underpaid VA to Confident, Strategic OBM) | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:31:16 | |
There’s a moment in every service provider’s journey when the work you’re doing no longer matches the title you’ve been using. You’re being hired as a VA… but you’re planning launches. But you’re still being paid like a task-doer. In this episode of “The OBM Show,” I’m sitting down with Accredited OBM Milani Lau, who knows that feeling all too well. Before stepping into the OBM role, Milani spent years living in that in-between space: doing high-level work while charging VA rates, juggling too many responsibilities, and constantly bouncing between overbooked months and dry spells. The turning point? And that realization changed everything. We’re breaking down what it really looks like to move out of VA mode and step confidently into the strategic OBM role. One where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your business supports your life as a mom of two. Here’s what we cover: • How Milani shifted from underpaid VA work into the OBM role with clarity and confidence Whether you’re a VA who knows you’re already doing OBM-level work, or an OBM wanting to deepen your leadership and create more alignment, this episode will help you see what’s possible when you finally own your expertise. --------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Amy Crowe (How she built a profitable and flexible business as a mom) | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:49:14 | |
You started your business for freedom. In this episode of “The OBM Show”, I’m sitting down with Accredited OBM Amy Crowe, who shares how she rebuilt her business to finally work for her, not against her. Amy started out as a successful VA, supporting small business owners with everything from email marketing to customer support, but over time she realized she was doing more than managing tasks. She was leading. That realization changed everything. We’re unpacking what it really looks like to build a sustainable OBM business that supports both your clients and your life, without burnout or compromise. Here’s what we cover:
Whether you’re a service provider ready to evolve into the OBM role or an established OBM looking to simplify and realign, this episode will inspire you to design a business that gives you both freedom and fulfillment. Join us for OBM Accreditation: applications are open for the last time in 2025, and early bird enrollment ($900+ OFF) is on until November 20th, 2025. This is your moment to become an Accredited OBM and step fully into your next level of leadership. → https://www.obmschool.com/accreditation/ —---------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| That Imposter Feeling: How to Own Your OBM Expertise (Even When You Feel Like a Fraud) | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:11:41 | |
You’re managing launches. That’s not proof you’re a fraud… it’s proof you’re growing. In this episode of “The OBM Show”, I’m breaking down how to overcome imposter syndrome and finally own your OBM expertise with confidence and clarity. Because the truth is, every high-achieving OBM feels it at some point… the difference is in how you handle it. Here’s what we cover: • Why feeling like an imposter doesn’t mean you’re not qualified. It means you care Whether you’re just starting out or already leading multi-six-figure projects, this episode will help you silence the imposter voice, show up as a confident leader, and own your value as an Online Business Manager. Join us for OBM Accreditation: applications are open for the last time in 2025, and early bird enrollment (15% off) is happening right now. This is your moment to become an Accredited OBM and step fully into your next level of leadership. → https://www.obmschool.com/accreditation/ —---------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Value-Based OBM: How to Price Your Services on Outcomes, Not Hours | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:15:03 | |
You’ve just had an incredible discovery call with a potential client. Suddenly, your excitement turns into second-guessing. What if they think it’s too much? Sound familiar? In this episode of “The OBM Show”, Sarah Noked is helping you break free from the hourly pricing trap and start charging for your true value, not your time. Here’s what we cover: • Why hourly billing keeps you stuck on the income hamster wheel This episode is your official permission slip to stop charging for your time, and start charging for your talent. When you position yourself as a strategic investment (not an expense), everything changes… your income, your confidence, and the clients you attract. ---------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How to be the Online Business Manager in Your Own Business | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:13:48 | |
You started your business for freedom. But somewhere along the way, that freedom started to feel a lot like… busyness. Here’s the truth: if your business still depends entirely on you, you don’t own a business, you have a job. In this episode of “The OBM Show”, Sarah Noked shares her five-step framework to help you stabilize, systematize, and prepare your business for scalable growth. This is about learning how to be the Online Business Manager of your own business so you can start building the foundations you’ll need to eventually hire one… and yes, finally step fully into your role as CEO. Here’s what we cover: • The task audit that reveals where your time (and energy) really go Whether you’re still doing everything yourself or getting ready to grow your team, this episode gives you the roadmap to build a business that runs smoothly, strategically, and sustainably. ------------------------ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| When to Walk Away from a Client (And How to Do It Gracefully) | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:15:42 | |
You’ve put in the hours. Here’s the truth: keeping every client is self-sabotage. Real leadership is knowing when it’s time to say “no.” In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m breaking down the five undeniable signs it’s time to walk away from a client, and giving you the exact step-by-step process to offboard with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. Here’s what we cover: • Why fear, scarcity, and people-pleasing keep OBMs stuck with bad-fit clients Whether you’re holding onto a draining client or just want to set stronger boundaries, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to make brave, CEO-level decisions in your business. Join us for our next round of OBM Week - a three day, LIVE virtual event where we’ll dive deeper into how to step into the OBM role with confidence and clarity. → https://www.obmschool.com/info/ —---------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Stop Playing the VA Game: How to Step Into True OBM Leadership | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:10:55 | |
You’re answering emails. But here’s the truth: if you’re still stuck in “helper mode,” you’re holding yourself back. In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m breaking down how to stop playing the VA game and step fully into your OBM leadership. Because leadership isn’t about having a big team or a fancy title, it’s about how you show up every single day. Here’s what we cover: • The difference between “helpers” and true leaders (and why it matters) Whether you’re transitioning from VA work or you’ve been an OBM for years, this episode will give you the tools and mindset shifts to lead boldly, position yourself strategically, and thrive in your role. Join us for our next round of OBM Week - a three day, LIVE virtual event where we’ll dive deeper into how to step into the OBM role with confidence and clarity. → https://www.obmschool.com/info/ ------------------------ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Confident Close: How to Turn Discovery Calls into Signed High-Ticket Clients | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:22:29 | |
You’ve landed a discovery call with your dream client. But then… the call takes a turn. Suddenly, it feels less like a partnership in the making, and more like an interrogation. Here’s the problem: when you let clients lead these conversations, you end up sounding like just another freelancer instead of the strategic partner you really are. In this episode of “The OBM Show”, Sarah Noked shares how to flip the script and lead discovery calls with confidence so potential clients see you as indispensable from the very first conversation. Here’s what we cover: • Why letting clients steer the call keeps you stuck in “order taker” mode If you’ve ever walked away from a discovery call feeling like you had to prove yourself, this episode will show you how to take back control, stand in your value, and attract the right clients with ease. ------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| What to Do When Your Client Becomes a Bottleneck | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:12:52 | |
Your systems are solid. Your team is prepped. The project plan is ready to roll. But then your client goes quiet. Approvals stall, decisions get delayed, and suddenly they become the bottleneck. In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m diving into what to do when clients stall and how you, as the OBM, can lead with clarity, and confidence. Because here’s the truth: bottlenecks are just opportunities for leading differently. Here’s what we cover: Whether you’re just starting out or already established as an OBM, this episode will give you the tools and mindset shifts you need to turn frustrating delays into opportunities to lead. ------------------------------ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| I Need an OBM for My Business: How to Stop Drowning and Start Scaling | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:09:00 | |
Your business is growing, but so is the chaos behind the scenes. You’re juggling projects, contractors, and clients, while trying to keep everything running smoothly… and it feels like if you step away, the whole thing might fall apart. Sound familiar? These are the warning signs you’re about to max out. And they’re also the signs it’s time to bring in an Online Business Manager (OBM) to help you scale with structure, strategy, and support. Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveals the three undeniable signs you’re ready for OBM-level support and how to hire the right partner… the right way. Here’s what we cover:
If you’ve been stretched too thin and know something has to change, this episode will show you how to recognize the signs, bring in the right operational support, and finally scale your business with clarity and confidence. -------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| What High-Level Clients Actually Want from Their OBM | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:11:33 | |
You’ve been tweaking your offers, polishing your ClickUp boards, and obsessing over SOPs, convinced that this is what high-level clients want. But what if I told you… that might be the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on what premium clients actually care about when hiring an Online Business Manager. Spoiler: it’s not perfection it’s partnership and true leadership. But what does that look like? High-level clients aren’t looking for flawless dashboards or the most detailed onboarding doc. They’re looking for a leader who can step into their business with clarity, calm, and confidence. Here’s what we cover: Whether you’re still duct-taping your backend together or stuck perfecting your SOPs, this episode will shift the way you think about high-level clients and help you step into the partnership role they’re truly searching for. -------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| What's Your OBM Archetype?: How to Leverage Your Natural Strengths for a Thriving OBM Business | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:09:39 | |
Do you ever feel pressure to be the “unicorn” OBM, equally brilliant at tech integration, launch strategy, client care, financial forecasting, and everything in between? That impossible standard is the fastest road to burnout and imposter syndrome. In this episode of The OBM Show, Sarah Noked introduces a brand-new framework designed to help you stop chasing perfection and start leaning into your natural strengths: the OBM Archetypes. Instead of trying to master every skill, you’ll discover how to identify your unique leadership style and build a business that feels aligned, sustainable, and wildly effective. Here’s what we’ll cover:
Whether you’re brand new to OBM work or leading multiple clients, this episode will help you see yourself in a whole new way. No more pressure to be everything to everyone… it’s time to own your superpower and thrive as the OBM you’re meant to be. Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Real Reason You’re Capped at $5K Months as an Online Business Manager (And How to Break Through) | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:17:58 | |
You’re booked out, delivering results, and working harder than ever… so why does your income keep stalling at $5K months? In this episode of “The OBM Show”, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most common plateaus OBMs face: the dreaded $5K ceiling. If you’ve hit that wall where every month feels maxed out, but your bank account doesn’t reflect your effort, you’re not alone and you’re not doing anything “wrong.” The truth is, $5K months don’t mean you’ve made it. They mean your current business model has reached its limit. And breaking through requires a very different approach than the hustle that got you here. Here’s what we cover:
Whether you’re deep in the $5K hustle or just starting to feel the cracks, this episode will show you what’s keeping you stuck and how to finally move into consistent, sustainable growth without burning out. --------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| From Task-Taker to Strategic Partner: How to Lead Proactive Client Meetings | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:18:54 | |
Your client meetings should showcase your leadership—not just your note-taking skills. Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveals a simple, repeatable framework to turn every meeting into a strategic, value-packed session that builds trust, strengthens your authority as an operational professional and leader, and supports premium pricing. Here’s what we cover:
Stop letting your strategic brilliance stay behind the scenes. This episode gives you the tools to step into your leadership role, facilitate meetings that "wow" your clients, and get paid for your strategic mind—not just your ability to complete tasks. --------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Andrea Ventim (From Burnout to Booked Out) | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:34:57 | |
What does it really look like to go from overworked and underfulfilled to confidently running a fully booked OBM business on your own terms? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Andrea Ventim, an Accredited OBM and OBM School alumni who shares her inspiring (and refreshingly honest) journey from burnout to building a thriving business supporting top coaches as their business partner. Before launching her OBM business, Andrea spent nearly two decades behind the scenes of one of the biggest names in personal development—coordinating events, managing VIP programs, and doing all the things. But despite her stacked resume, imposter syndrome and people-pleasing kept her stuck, until she decided to go all in and make a change. Here’s what we cover:
Whether you’re in the messy middle of a pivot or dreaming about what’s next, I hope this conversation will push you to take the leap—even if you don’t feel 100% ready. —----------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| The Overlooked Superpower: How to Set and Enforce Boundaries to Scale Your OBM Business | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:20:18 | |
Do you find yourself answering client emails at 10 PM or easily saying "yes" to out-of-scope requests just to be helpful, only to feel drained and resentful later on? "Boundary Burnout" is all too common among online service professionals and it only holds your businesses back (and makes you feel a bit crazy!). In this episode of The OBM Show, Sarah Noked dismantles the myth that setting boundaries makes you seem “unhelpful”. Instead, she reveals why professional boundaries are the foundation of respect and the secret to scaling your business without sacrificing your peace of mind. You'll get the exact language and a practical framework to build fences around your time and expertise. Here’s what we’ll cover:
Whether you're a seasoned OBM or just starting out, this episode gives you the permission slip and the practical tools you need to protect your energy, command respect, and build a more profitable and sustainable business. --------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Desiree Silveira – Building a Business Around Her Values and Family | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:38:24 | |
What does it really look like to build a successful OBM business around your values, lifestyle, and family? In this behind-the-scenes episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Desiree Silveira—OBM School grad, Accredited OBM, and a vital strategic partner inside our internal team. From juggling launches to managing client strategy and raising her daughter, Dez has intentionally designed a business that supports her life, not the other way around. We’re unpacking what it means to step into strategic leadership, the confidence it takes to work with premium international clients, and how Dez went from overbooked freelancer to fully aligned business owner—with more revenue and fewer hours. Here’s what we cover:
Whether you're just starting your OBM journey or craving a more sustainable business model, this episode will help you reimagine what’s possible when you build with intention. ---------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How to Shift the Power Dynamic in Client Relationships as an OBM | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:15:54 | |
You were hired to lead—but suddenly, you’re stuck waiting for approvals, tiptoeing around recommendations, and wondering why the “strategic partner” role feels more like support staff. If that sounds familiar, this episode is your reset button. On this week’s episode of The OBM Show, we’re unpacking the unspoken issue that holds so many OBMs back: unhealthy power dynamics. I’m breaking down how even the most well-meaning client relationships can slip into misalignment—and how to claim (or reclaim) your role as the operations leader. 🎧 Here’s what we cover:
If you’ve ever felt like you're stuck in reactive mode, struggling to be seen as the expert you are, this episode is a must-listen. Because leadership isn’t about control—it’s about structure, clarity, and trust. And it starts with how YOU show up. ------------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Ada Wogu – From Copywriting VA to Fully Booked OBM | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:33:39 | |
What does it look like to go from copywriting VA to confident OBM—tripling your revenue and landing your dream clients along the way? In this episode of The OBM Show, I sit down with Ada Wogu, Accredited OBM and founder of Advance with Ada. With no corporate background and zero “traditional” business experience, Ada’s journey is proof that what you do need to succeed as an OBM is drive, integrity, and a strong foundation of systems. Ada opens up about her transition from virtual assistant to Online Business Manager, how she blends her copy chops with operations strategy, and why mindset is just as important as skillset in this role. She also shares how she built a niche serving coaches and agencies through what she calls Accelerated SOPs—streamlined systems that save clients time without sacrificing quality. Inside this episode: Whether you're still in the VA stage or already stepping into OBM territory, Ada’s story will give you a clear vision of what’s possible—and what it really takes to own your leadership. --------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| Building an OBM Business that Doesn’t Burn You Out | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:17:30 | |
What if having a full client roster isn’t the dream? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m unpacking the dark side of being booked up as an Online Support Professional - and what it really takes to grow your virtual business without recreating the burnout you left behind in your 9–5. Whether you’re drowning in Slack pings and client requests, or you’re starting to feel the weight of overcommitment creeping in, this is your permission slip to pause and redesign your business so that it’s sustainable, enjoyable, and still profitable. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: If you're celebrating because your calendar’s “booked up”, but feel overwhelmed and overworked at the same time, this episode will help you create more margin, scale smarter, and reclaim your energy—without sacrificing your income or client results. ------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Manu Loths: From Burnout to Building a Purpose-Led Agency | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:52:41 | |
What happens when you hit burnout after 30+ years in corporate leadership—and decide it’s time to build something of your own? In this episode of The OBM Show (also available as a video), I’m joined by Manu Loths, an Accredited OBM and founder of Breitinger Consulting. After decades of working in senior roles across Germany and New Zealand—including CFO, GM, and Head of Operations—Manu knew she wanted more flexibility, more purpose, and more control over her time. Instead of looking for another executive role, she enrolled in OBM School’s Accreditation program, implemented every piece of the curriculum, and built a business that now runs at full capacity—with a team, long-term clients, and a growing agency vision. 🎧 Inside the episode, we cover: – How Manu transitioned from corporate burnout to OBM clarity “This is what I used to do for others—now I do it for myself, my way.” Whether you're stepping out of corporate, thinking about your second act, or wondering how to turn decades of experience into your own business—this episode is packed with inspiration, structure, and actionable strategy. —------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| You’re More Than Just Organized: The Real Value of Being an Online Business Manager | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:10:47 | |
What if being “organized” was actually the least valuable part of your skill set? In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re digging into a major mindset shift that every Online Business Manager needs to make if they want to grow, lead, and land premium clients. Because here’s the truth: clients often say they’re looking for someone who’s organized—but what they need is a strategic partner. I’ve had clients hire me for “organization,” thinking they needed someone to keep the trains running. But the real results didn’t come from my color-coded task boards or neat file structures. They came from leadership. Decision-making. Big-picture thinking. And for a long time, I didn’t position myself that way—and I paid the price. In this episode, I’m sharing how to move from the role of “doer” to driver—and what it looks like to own your identity as the operational engine behind a business’s success. Inside this episode, we cover:
We also talk about the hidden cost of playing small—why vague support language keeps you stuck, how burnout creeps in when you operate below your level, and how positioning yourself as a leader opens the door to more trust, more autonomy, and more aligned client relationships. If you’ve been stuck in the assistant zone—or struggling to explain what you really do—this episode will help you claim your identity as a leader, not a helper. Because you’re not just the one organizing the business. You’re the one keeping it moving forward. --------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Tovi Vider – The Right Hand Behind OBM School’s Growth | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:41:31 | |
What does it really look like to be the right-hand woman inside a growing, impact-driven online business? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Tovi Vider—Accredited OBM, single mom, and the behind-the-scenes rock of OBM School. Tovi has been our in-house OBM for over four years, and in that time, she’s been at the center of some of the most transformational pivots in our business—from launching the OBM Accreditation to scaling our team and systems from the ground up. But her journey didn’t start there. Tovi spent years in corporate and worked as a Virtual Assistant before stepping into the OBM role—and realizing she was already doing executive-level work. In her words: “I thought climbing the corporate ladder was my only option. I didn’t know I had a choice until I saw what OBM work could really be.” 🎧 Inside the episode, we cover:
This episode is full of honesty, practical insight, and behind-the-scenes reflection. Tovi shares what it means to truly own the OBM role—not just in title, but in responsibility, decision-making, and leadership. Whether you’re just stepping into OBM work or building the systems to support a growing business, Tovi’s story is proof that being an OBM is about more than just getting things done. It’s about being the person a business can’t run without. --------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| How I'm Preparing My OBM Business for Summer (Without Burning It All Down) | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:16:36 | |
What does it really take to run a virtual business through the summer—without overcommitting, underdelivering, or burning out completely? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m walking you through how I’m preparing my business for summer in a way that honors both my goals and my life. Because summer isn’t business as usual. Timelines shift. Clients go quiet. Life ramps up. And unless you plan for it, you’ll either hustle like it’s Q1 or disappear and scramble to recover come fall. Over the years, I’ve learned (the hard way) what happens when I don’t prep for the seasonal shift. So this year, I’m doing things differently—and sharing the exact strategies, systems, and mindset shifts I’m using to create a summer that feels intentional, restful, and sustainable. Inside the episode, we cover:
“Summer doesn’t have to be a slump or sprint for business owners–there IS a happy medium, believe it or not! “ Whether you're managing a full client roster, looking to protect your energy, or just want to enter September feeling refreshed instead of frazzled, this episode will help you map out your own summer rhythm with intention and clarity. -------------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Muneeba Brooks - From Survival to Strategy | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:37:32 | |
What does it really look like to build an OBM business in the middle of a life-changing moment—with no safety net and everything on the line? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Muneeba Brooks, an Accredited OBM and founder of NeuroNest Consulting, who shares her story of rebuilding from the ground up after becoming a single parent overnight. With 20+ years of operations experience and a deep commitment to supporting overwhelmed and neurodivergent clients, Muneeba turned survival into strategy—and created a business that supports her life and her clients’ needs. 🎧 Inside the episode, we cover:
Whether you’re a VA who’s outgrown the task list or someone wondering if your lived experience can shape a business that works—Muneeba’s story will show you what’s possible when you trust your skills, speak your value, and start from exactly where you are. --------------------- Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||
| A Day in the Life of OBM Sam Roblett - From Education to Purpose-Driven Success | 27 May 2025 | 00:31:26 | |
What does it really take to build a purpose-driven OBM business—from a pandemic pivot, with no roadmap, and a whole lot of courage? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Sam Roblett, an Accredited OBM and digital learning designer based in the UK. After 15 years in education and school leadership, Sam made a bold shift during the pandemic—rebuilding her career, business, and life from scratch. Starting as a VA, she quickly realized she was already doing strategic, high-level work—and once she discovered the OBM role, there was no going back. Now, she runs Chaos into Calm, a thriving OBM agency serving purpose-driven entrepreneurs, course creators, and community-led brands. 🎧 Inside the episode, we cover:
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale into a more intentional OBM role, Sam’s story will remind you that you get to build a business that reflects your values—and supports your life. ------------------------ Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show - your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more aspiring and established Online Business Managers find this content and grow their businesses with confidence. ✨ Ready to take the next step? 🧭 Not sure where to start? 📺 Prefer to watch? Until next time, keep building the business behind the business. | |||