Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling
Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling
Interview with Sam Whisnant and her journey to becoming a COO
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Today, I'm chatting with Sam, certified digital business manager and systems educator. After starting her virtual assistant business first armed with a biochemistry degree and a total of zero experience in digital marketing, it was safe to say she felt a little over her head. Fast forward to working with over 20 clients, tackling everything from copywriting to managing over 20 member masterminds.
Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers :
0:26 : Sam's background before starting her business and what led her to being OBM
4:14 : How long Sam has been OBM for & finding her first client
4:34 : Who is Sam serving when it comes to her ideal client avatar
5:17 : Sam's current schedule of hours per week for her clients
6:00 : Sam's retainer rate and what that includes for the client
9:17 : What has been the catalyst for Sam's clients growth
12:12 : Hardest part about managing & growing a team
16:20 : Sam's advice for hiring your first COO
21:17 : What is next for Sam
Show Links:
Sam's Links:
www.samwhizbiz.com
@samwhizzz on IG + Tiktok!
Sam's Systems Roadmap: https://samwhizbiz.com/systems/
Laurie's Links:
@laurie.stirling on IG
https://www.instagram.com/laurie.stirling/
Laurie's Digital COO 8 Week Accelerator:
https://www.lauriestirling.com/work-with-me
