The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked

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Welcome to The OBM Show — the go-to podcast and YouTube channel for Online Business Managers OBMs, ambitious service providers, and entrepreneurs ready to master the backend of online business. Whether you're a seasoned virtual assistant VA, project manager, or freelancer transitioning into the OBM role… a corporate escapee building a flexible, freedom-based career… or a CEO searching for strategic online business support to streamline operations—you’re in the right place. At The OBM Show, we dive deep into what it really takes to thrive behind the scenes of a growing online business. From team leadership and client management to systems, SOPs, tech, and scalable operations—you’ll get the tools, mindset, and strategies to step fully into your OBM expertise or learn how to hire and work with one effectively. Each episode delivers real-talk insights and actionable takeaways to help you: ✔️ Build a sustainable and scalable OBM business ✔️ Elevate your role from “doer” to strategic partner ✔️ Lead remote teams with confidence ✔️ Support high-level clients without burning out ✔️ Create a backend that works—so the business owner doesn’t have to 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Streamline your services with free trainings and toolkits: https://www.obmschool.com/resources 🎓 BECOME AN ACCREDITED OBM Learn more about our CPD-certified OBM Accreditation program: https://www.obmaccreditation.com

  1. 3D AGO

    A Day in the Life of an OBM with Rae Raczka (60 hour work weeks to balanced operations manager)

    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: The moment Rae realized her corporate role was no longer sustainable How she turned her former job into her first OBM client The operational skills that transfer seamlessly from corporate into online business Why hourly pricing can punish efficiency for experienced operators How confidence grows as you step into the OBM leadership role 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    32 min

  2. MAR 3

    Set Clear Boundaries as an Online Business Manager

    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: Why boundaries fail when your role design makes you the default owner of everything The hidden cost of being the “reliable one” in online business How corporate-trained leaders struggle when structure disappears The difference between enforcing boundaries and designing capacity What actually makes boundaries sustainable at the OBM levelIf 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    12 min

  3. FEB 17

    The Visibility Problem OBMs Don’t Want to Admit

    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: Why listing tools and tasks makes you helpful, but not hireable The visibility trap OBMs fall into when content has process but no positioning What changes when you anchor your visibility in leadership instead of execution How to sound like an operator, not a service menu A simple, sustainable rhythm for OBM visibility that doesn’t require constant posting 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    17 min

  4. FEB 3

    A Day in the Life of OBM Adriana Strama (From Overdelivering to Leading with Boundaries)

    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: • How Adriana shifted from being the “go-to fixer” to becoming a strategic partner • Why OBM Accreditation gave her both the structure and confidence to evolve • What it looks like to rebuild your offers and boundaries when things stop working • How she aligned her business with her values—and what changed as a result 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    41 min

  5. JAN 20

    How to Breathe New Life Into Your OBM Business

    There is a version of burnout that many OBMs experience but rarely talk about. Your business technically works. You have clients. You know what you are doing. 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 Why burnout often shows up when your business is no longer alignedHow taking a strategic step back creates clarity and momentumThe role community plays in preventing burnoutWhen it’s time to evolve your niche, offers, or business modelWhy systems protect your energy and prevent future burnoutHow emotional regulation impacts your leadership and decision makingWhy you’re allowed to outgrow work you’re good atIf 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  This beloved 3-day masterclass will give you the training, support, and resources you need to get started and build strong foundations as an Online Business Manager.   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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    18 min

  6. JAN 6

    A Day in the Life of OBM Jackie Appleby (8+ Years in the Game, Still Evolving + Leading with Intention)

    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: How Jackie built a multi six-figure OBM business before Accreditation - and what made her joinThe power of systems, SOPs, and client boundaries to protect your energyWhat it looks like to lead both clients and team as your business scalesWhy she hired her own OBM - and how it transformed her capacityHow her Accreditation pod became a long-term support systemThis 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    37 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    How to Build a Game-Changing OBM Business in 2026 (Without Burning Out)

    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.  Slack pinging nonstop.  A 3-hour client debrief still looping in my mind.  My shoulders tight, my wine untouched.  And the quiet truth settling in: something had to change. 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: Why your business needs a capacity check before a revenue goalHow deep, high value offers create more impact with fewer clientsWhat boundaries look like when they’re backed by systemsWhy OBMs must step into leadership, not task taking, in 2026The sustainable visibility strategy that keeps you consistentReal stories from Accredited OBMs like Danielle and Lindsay who rebuilt their businesses with intentionIf 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    14 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    What I'd Do Differently If I Were Starting My OBM Business in 2026

    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 learning. You’re trying. You’re showing up. But nothing is quite landing. 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)  • Why perfection and preparation slow your business down more than anything  • How to use your transferable skills: corporate, retail, teaching, motherhood as OBM-level credibility • The offer I wish I had started with (the one that would’ve saved me years of burnout) • The visibility rhythm that actually leads to clients • Why support, mentorship, and community collapse your timeline • What a sustainable OBM business looks like when you stop trying to do everything yourself 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? Grab your free OBM Starter Kit → obmschool.com/starter Explore more tools and trainings → obmschool.com/resources Learn about becoming a CPD-certified Accredited Online Business Manager → obmaccreditation.com 🧭 Not sure where to start? Find out your OBM Archetype and get personalized next steps → obmschool.com/quiz 📺 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when we drop a new video → youtube.com/@SarahNokedOBM Until next time, keep building the business behind the business.

    13 min
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Welcome to The OBM Show — the go-to podcast and YouTube channel for Online Business Managers OBMs, ambitious service providers, and entrepreneurs ready to master the backend of online business. Whether you're a seasoned virtual assistant VA, project manager, or freelancer transitioning into the OBM role… a corporate escapee building a flexible, freedom-based career… or a CEO searching for strategic online business support to streamline operations—you’re in the right place. At The OBM Show, we dive deep into what it really takes to thrive behind the scenes of a growing online business. From team leadership and client management to systems, SOPs, tech, and scalable operations—you’ll get the tools, mindset, and strategies to step fully into your OBM expertise or learn how to hire and work with one effectively. Each episode delivers real-talk insights and actionable takeaways to help you: ✔️ Build a sustainable and scalable OBM business ✔️ Elevate your role from “doer” to strategic partner ✔️ Lead remote teams with confidence ✔️ Support high-level clients without burning out ✔️ Create a backend that works—so the business owner doesn’t have to 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Streamline your services with free trainings and toolkits: https://www.obmschool.com/resources 🎓 BECOME AN ACCREDITED OBM Learn more about our CPD-certified OBM Accreditation program: https://www.obmaccreditation.com

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