90: From Fired Up to Fully Booked: How to Take Action as an OBM
You’re fired up… but now what? In this empowering episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Ashley Connell and Leah Steinkirch are showing up with the exact steps Online Business Managers need to go from inspired to fully booked. Whether you just wrapped up the masterclass or you’re a seasoned OBM looking to level up, this episode is your no-fluff guide to getting visible, staying accountable, and confidently owning your OBM journey. ✨ Tune in to discover: The magic of “niching down x3” — why getting super-specific is your fast track to more clients and higher rates. The secret power of visibility — practical ways to get your offer in front of the right people (even if you hate sales). How to stay motivated when you're stuck — inspired action, CEO days, and the accountability trick that actually works. If you're ready to ditch the guesswork and take bold action, this episode is your permission slip. 🎙️ Hit play, take notes, and then go take action — your fully booked calendar is waiting. Want to know more about our Masterclass - catch the highlights here: OBM Opportunity Masterclass Highlights Get more Prowess Project resources! What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Free OBM Clarity Call to discuss your OBM career path Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter
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89: Inbox Influence: Cultivate Connection and Revenue with Every Send
In this insightful episode, host Leah Steinkirch welcome email marketing expert M. Shannon Hernandez, founder of the Joyful Business Revolution, to talk about how to make email marketing both effective and deeply human. Shannon reminds us that our audience has invited us into their inbox—and that’s a privilege. When we lead with authenticity, emotion, and real stories, email becomes more than just marketing—it becomes meaningful connection. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Authenticity Over Perfection – Why writing emails in your true voice is more powerful than following formulas or templates. Connection Starts with Permission – Your audience chose to hear from you—now it’s your job to honor that with valuable, aligned content. Emotion + Storytelling = Influence – How tapping into your lived experiences and emotions can turn ordinary emails into impactful communication. 🔗 Find M. Shannon Hernandez at: 🌐 JoyfulBusinessRevolution.com Get more Prowess Project resources! What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Free OBM Clarity Call to discuss your OBM career path Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter
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88: Niche Navigator: How to Pinpoint Where Your Dream Leads Are Hiding
Where Are Your Dream Clients Hiding? 🎯 If you're an Online Business Manager feeling stuck in a cycle of hustle—showing up everywhere but still not landing the right clients—it’s time for a mindset (and strategy) shift. In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, Natalie Shimerdla and Leah Steinkirch drop five powerful tips that can help you stop chasing and start attracting aligned, ready-to-invest clients. These tips aren’t just about finding leads—they're about becoming the strategic leader your dream clients are already searching for. You’ll learn: ✨ How to shift from being visible to being findable in the right places ✨ Why your niche is a magnet, not a limitation ✨ The key difference between “gathering grounds” and “buying zones”—and why being in the wrong one is draining your energy and income ✨ How to tune into your leads’ mindset and buying style so you can speak their language (and solve their real problems) Whether you’re just stepping into your OBM role or ready to uplevel into higher-ticket clients and projects, this episode will help you bridge the gap between “busy” and booked with intention. 🎧 The transformation from do-it-all freelancer to sought-after OBM starts with these 5 tips. Ready to make the leap? Listen now and learn how to pinpoint where your dream clients are already waiting for you. Get more Prowess Project resources! What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Free OBM Clarity Call to discuss your OBM career path Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter
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86: Unlock Your Money Flow: Remove Blocks & Grow Your Business
🎙 Unlock Your Money Flow: Remove Blocks & Grow Your Business In this powerful episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, host Leah Steinkirch welcomes The Trusted Authority for New Era, Business Strategist and Master Astrologerm Kim Woods, who blends 25+ years in the corporate world with astrology and intuitive guidance to help business owners tap into their soul mission—and clear the money blocks that are holding them back. Together, Leah and Kim explore what happens when logical strategy meets intuitive alignment. Whether you're an OBM, entrepreneur, or high-achiever trying to juggle your to-do list with your soul's bigger calling, this episode will leave you feeling both seen and equipped. 🔑 Three things you'll learn: Why your mind may be sabotaging your success—and how to gently retrain it with simple mantras and morning rituals. The eight ways money shows up in your life (hint: attracting it is just one), and how to identify your “money signature.” How to align your energy with upcoming trends in 2025 and beyond, so you can grow your business with less stress and more flow. ✨ BONUS: Kim shares her free 12-question decision-style quiz—used by over 22,000 people—that reveals your unique power imprint and how to clear your money blocks fast. 👤 Connect with Kim Woods Website & Quiz: www.kimwoods.com Instagram: @kimwoods Get more Prowess Project resources! What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Free OBM Clarity Call to discuss your OBM career path Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter
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85: Success & Balance: The Power of Building the Right Support System
In this empowering episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Leah welcomes Natalie Fairchild, founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, for an honest and inspiring conversation about building a support system that fuels both success and balance as an entrepreneur. Natalie shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, navigating personal challenges, and how creating a flexible, people-first business has been key to her 17+ years of success. She offers practical advice for Online Business Managers (OBMs) looking to step into leadership, avoid burnout, and build systems that align with their personal values and energy cycles. Whether you’re an OBM just getting started or helping other CEOs build better businesses, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving more purpose, flow, and fulfillment in their work. Key Takeaways: Know Your Recipe for Success & Energy Work On Your Business, Not Just In It Support Systems Are Non-Negotiable 📎 Where to Find Natalie Fairchild & other links 🌐 Pacific Perks Coffee 📘 The Good Life Institute by Kate Byars — Mentioned for the "7 Universal Human Needs" model Website https://www.thegoodlifeinstitute.com/ 🎙️ ToGetHer² Podcast – Natalie’s upcoming podcast launching March 26 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toget-her-2-podcast/id1804990656 🔗 Natalie Fairchild on LinkedIn Get more Prowess Project resources! What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Free OBM Clarity Call to discuss your OBM career path Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter
Calling all Jill-of-all-trades, all utility players, all right-hand women! Ready to turn your patchwork-quilt-like background into a career as an Online Business Manager? Join Prowess Project leaders, Ashley & Leah, weekly, for strategies, real-talk and inside tips on how to become the OBM that CEOs are clamoring for.
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