Today I'm chatting with Kelsey Daingerfield! Kelsey is a mom of two who lives outside Houston, Texas. She is an ex-corporate gal with over 13 years of experience in business operations, process improvement, project management, and marketing. Kelsey started her business, The Virtual Integrator, working full-time with a newborn and a 3-year-old. Kels…

This episode is focused on 3 most common mistakes CEOs make when bringing on their first COO! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting with Leonie Dawson! Leonie is the globally bestselling author of the Brilliant Year goal workbooks that are used by half a million people worldwide. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who has created over $13 million in 10 hours a week. Leonie is the founder of the Brilliant Biz & Life Academy which teaches thousands how to cre…

This episode is focused on steps to creating a self-sustaining business through systems and processes which is a crucial for every business. Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting with Zita Norton! Zita is a virtual assistant and former online business manager who has worked for entrepreneur and bestselling author Leonie Dawson since late 2018. She specialises in copywriting, marketing & lovingly trolling her boss Leonie. Zita created her VA & OBM business in early 2018, after a car accident left her only …

Today I'm chatting with Amanda McVicker! Amanda transitioned from a virtual assistant to an Online Business Manager in 2020. She supports 6 + 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online space, using her signature framework Organize, Systemize, Strategize. She also mentors VAs who are making the transition to becoming an OBM, helping them with finding clie…

Today I'm talking about how to regularly identifying bottlenecks in your business that will lead to growth and scalability in your business! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting about unlocking your small business growth potential! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with meDi Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting with Meredith Canaan! Meredith is differently wired business coach with heart, she is an entrepreneur and has been helping creative, visionary, and heart centered entrepreneurs grow and scale online businesses since 2017! Connect with Meredith: https://www.instagram.com/meredithobcanaan https://meredithcanaan.com/…

Today I'm chatting about creating a plan for your own business when you have to step away & you want it to run without you! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with meDi Laurie Stirling

In today's episode I'm talking to Karl Thew! Karl builds evergreen ecosystems for coaches & course creators that get substantial and consistent sales on auto-pilot through funnels, sales pages, web design, copywriting, content marketing & SEO! Connect with Karl: https://www.staticshift.com.au/Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting about unlocking your business potential through quarterly strategic planning sessions! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with meDi Laurie Stirling

Today I'm discussing the topic of batching & what should you do as a business owner! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with meDi Laurie Stirling

About this episode: Today I'm chatting with Brooke Scott! Brooke is COO & Integrator behind the scenes in the operations, systems & funnels for her clients businesses. She helps others optimise & restore their business operations foundation without wasting time and money! Connect with Brooke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ops.analyst.brooke …

Today, we're diving into a topic that can truly transform your business. The quarterly strategic planning meeting! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting about SOPs & why are SOPs so important for every business! If you're a business owner who needs help extracting yourself from the day to day running of your business, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!Di Laurie Stirling

Today I am interviewing Jane Isles Bennett, who is an award winning interior and exterior designer with 30 years experience. With over 500 happy clients to her name and millions of dollars in extra profits generated for them during her career, her business Hotspace Consultants is who smart property investors turn to for guidance when embarking on a…

Today I want to talk about triggers in terms of systems & processes. Why are they so important? Let's dive in! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!…

Today I'm chatting about when should you consider hiring a COO! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting with Laura Alexandra Pearman! Laura is creative based in the North East UK and serving the world. Laura has been a Creative Entrepreneur for 11 years & her current goal is to be the creative amplification conduit for Female Businesses that are changing the world in our time! Connect with Laura: www.laurapearman.com https://www.in…

Today I'm chatting about why it is important to have development plans for your team! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting about role of emotional intelligence. As business leaders, we're often focused on metrics, numbers, and bottom line results. And while those things are definitely important, we forget the human element that underpins all of our success. That's where emotional intelligence comes in. If you're interested in learning more, of my own…

Today I'm chatting. with Steve Lucin! Steve is a creativepreneur who helps passionate visionaries and nonprofits rebrand and redesign their content so that they can serve those they love. Lucin pulls his technical design, motion graphics, and entrepreneurial skills from running his own business, Halucinated Studios (formerly Halucinated Design, Inc…

Micromanagement can lead to low morale, frustration, and a lack of trust between the manager and the team. So let's dive into how to stop micromanaging your team! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can wo…

In today's episode, we'll explore five reasons why a visionary should consider hiring their first COO. If you're a visionary entrepreneur, you likely have a million ideas for your business. You're constantly coming up with new products, services, and ways to grow your company. While this creativity and innovation is essential for a success, it can …

Today I'm chatting with Jo Bendle! Jo is business coach and mentor and she spent over 10 years helping women claim more from life and business. From Corporate Assistant, to Digital Nomad to living in sunny Spain and running the business of her dreams! In this episode: 1:13 - How Jo got started back in 2012 with her business 4:11 - How her business …

Today I'm talking about business cycles! If you have seen any of my webinars or you're inside my digital COO accelerated program, you'll have heard me talk about business cycles and bottleneck cadences when growing and scaling your business. If you're interested in learning more, about my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficien…

In this episode, I'm gonna share with you what a project manager or OBM should know about Agile and Scrum! Agile and Scrum are two methodologies that are commonly used in software development, but they can be applied to any type of project. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency a…

About Alexis: Alexis is an award-winning entrepreneur, with two software businesses and a consulting practice, serving over 600 organizations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. Through his work, Alexis has saved 1,000s of hours of time for business owners and their leaders each year,…

In this episode, I'm diving into the culture of innovation and what that looks like within your business & what to look out for for you and your team! Exploring how CEOs in particular, or COOs can foster a culture of innovation in their organizations by providing tips and strategies to encourage experimentation and risk-taking. If you're interested…

In this episode I'm diving deep into my go-to project management software ClickUp! I go over the power of ClickUp for your own business & team management, how I've used ClickUp to save time in my business & how working with dashboards is complete game changer. Apply for the next round & join the waitlist: https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply The Di…

Today I'm talking about what qualifications and experience do you need to become a COO! Apply for the next round & join the waitlist: https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply The Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want to upskill their management and leadership abilities, increase their value, and become indispensable…

Today I'm chatting with Tash Corbin! Tash has been working in business and marketing since 2002 and she helps her clients create and scale up a business that is aligned to them and their ideal client, one that is profitable and sustainable. In this episode: 2:17 - How Tash got started in her business 6:47 - How Tash got the idea of her business at …

In this episode I wanted to share and talk about what qualifications and experience do you need to become a coo & how I became a COO without a university degree! In this episode: 0:33 - Path to becoming a COO 1:14 - What COO really needs 2:28 - Sharing my background of how I got started 5:57 - How my business looks like right now Apply for the next…

Today I'm talking about 10 different ways you can use Zapier to automate tasks in your business! If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights! https://cooready.scoreapp.com/ https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/…

Today I'm chatting with Kelly! Kelly brought the Baby Sensory franchise to Adelaide over 8 years ago and went on a steep learning curve regarding business and finances! Now with 6 employees and a number of sub-franchises to manage, managing that growth and understanding cash flow has been a massive part of the puzzle for overall success. In this ep…

Today I'm talking about time management & how it affects your business and daily operations! If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights! https://cooready.scoreapp.com/ https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting with Veronika Matosova! After quitting her corporate job in 2018 just before promotion in London, Veronika put her last savings into an online course & Macbook that started off her journey as Virtual Assistant to 6+ figure business owners that quickly led to being OBM to 6+ to 7 figure business owners. From packed launches to bui…

Today I'm talking about the crucial role of the COO in a business & how it looks like when it comes to day-to-day operations. If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights! https://cooready.scoreapp.com/ https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/…

Today I'm chatting with Suz Chadwick! Suz is a BOLD Business & Mindset Coach and Speaker supporting entrepreneurs to go from business confusion to clarity, courage and CEOing at the next level. With over 15 years as a brand consultant working with global brands and entrepreneurs, leaders and teams, Suz knows what works when it comes to creating a b…

Today I'm talking about what is the difference between having an OBM for your business versus having a COO! If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights! https://cooready.scoreapp.com/ https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/…

Today, we are interviewing me! After so many amazing guests we decided to switch sides and have myself answer the questions and give answers that will take you on my own journey to becoming a COO. In this episode: 3:34 - How long has Laurie been in the business 9:54 - What made Laurie start her own business 14:40 - How Laurie finds COO clients 18:4…

Today I'm chatting about 5 important steps needed to become a COO! If you are ready to test your skills head on to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights! https://coopotential.scoreapp.com/Di Laurie Stirling

Today I'm chatting with Claire! Claire is a Textbook Virgo, spreadsheet-loving, list-ticking, action-taking, colour-coding, butt-kicking, organising-goddess and productivity-guru who is all about simplifying things, getting over needing to be perfect (at anything) and lazy lifestyle. On a journey from wannabe-poster-girl for 'I got it together' to …

Today I'm diving deep into my own goals, vision and mission and how this is a big part of becoming a COO! If you wish to level up to a COO role, you can join the waitlist for the next Digital COO Accelerator cohort opening in April. More details plus how to sign up: https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply…

Today, I'm interviewing Marie! Marie is co-founder and co-CEO of North Star Messaging and Strategy, a content strategy and copywriting business established in 2010. Her clients--who are mostly small businesses--value her metrics-driven content strategies designed to support their business and personal goals. In addition, North Star has made a name …

Today, Laurie is talking about 8 different ways how to find clients as OBM. If you wish to level up to COO role, you can join the waitlist for the next Digital COO Accelerator cohort opening in April. More details plus how to sign up: https://www.lauriestirling.com/applyDi Laurie Stirling

Today, I'm chatting with Alex Porterfield! Alex is an Online Business Manager for multi-6-figure Influencers and an online educator for current and aspiring Virtual Assistants through her signature program, Influencer Support Method™. With over 5 years of management experience in the NYC entertainment industry, Alex is no stranger to working with c…

Today we are discussing how to get more buy-in from the senior people within your team! Getting buy-in from the senior members of your team can be a challenge, but it's important in order to move projects forward and achieve your goals, especially if you find yourself stepping into a new role into the COO role. You can find more details and sign up…

Today, I'm interviewing Caroline! Caroline is a Google-accredited Web Developer and Director of Blueocto Ltd, providing a variety of client services from custom development and design systems to refactors, migrations and training. In this episode: 1:06 - How Caroline found out about the ranking of her agency 3:26 - How Caroline runs her team in her…