54 episodes

Welcome to the Your Behind the Scenes BFF® Podcast. I’m your host, Kate, and I am a teacher turned entrepreneur, mom of two, and I help women build businesses as virtual assistants so they can create a life they love, and a schedule to match. In this podcast, you will learn tangible tips on how to start and grow a successful business as a VA and one that is in alignment with your goals and priorities.

We drop new, jam-packed episodes every other Tuesday as we pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship, freelancing, and what it takes to start making an income from home as a virtual assistant.

Whether you are looking for a solid side hustle or you want to make your business your day job, this podcast is for you. We will discuss all things mindset, systems, and strategy, as well as chat with other experts and people who have been where you are, so you can stop feeling stuck and start taking action toward your goals.

Building a business can be super overwhelming at times, but here, you don’t have to do it alone. 🫶🏻

Your Behind the Scenes BFF Podcast Kate Scholtes

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 46 Ratings

Welcome to the Your Behind the Scenes BFF® Podcast. I’m your host, Kate, and I am a teacher turned entrepreneur, mom of two, and I help women build businesses as virtual assistants so they can create a life they love, and a schedule to match. In this podcast, you will learn tangible tips on how to start and grow a successful business as a VA and one that is in alignment with your goals and priorities.

We drop new, jam-packed episodes every other Tuesday as we pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship, freelancing, and what it takes to start making an income from home as a virtual assistant.

Whether you are looking for a solid side hustle or you want to make your business your day job, this podcast is for you. We will discuss all things mindset, systems, and strategy, as well as chat with other experts and people who have been where you are, so you can stop feeling stuck and start taking action toward your goals.

Building a business can be super overwhelming at times, but here, you don’t have to do it alone. 🫶🏻

    53: Romanticizing Your Life (& Your Business Will Follow) with Tori Sprankel

    53: Romanticizing Your Life (& Your Business Will Follow) with Tori Sprankel

    What if I told you that romanticizing your life will actually improve your business? Well, that's exactly what personal brand expert, Torie Sprankel, and I are talking about on today's episode! From figuring out the things that make you YOU, to connecting to your audience through your content, and a pep talk about figuring things out along the way -- you aren't going to want to miss this one!| CONNECT WITH TORI |Follow Tori on Instagram: @torisprankelTori's website: www.torisprankel.comTori's...

    • 1 hr 7 min
    52: My April R.E.P.O.R.T - The books I read, my go-to lunch, my newest hobby, and more!

    52: My April R.E.P.O.R.T - The books I read, my go-to lunch, my newest hobby, and more!

    To kick off a new month I thought it would be fun to have an episode about my monthly R.E.P.O.R.T - a trend that I have seen going around and one my friend Tori participates in! Tune into this episode to hear about what was going on behind the scenes in my corner of the Internet in April and refer to the blog post linked below for links! 💃🏻| MENTIONED |❊ April's Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. blog post!| LINKS |❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram: @yourbffkate*s...

    • 23 min
    51. Client Boundaries, Expectations & A Hint of HR with Kira from Paradigm Consulting

    51. Client Boundaries, Expectations & A Hint of HR with Kira from Paradigm Consulting

    On today’s episode, we have Kira from The Paradigm Consulting and with a decade of experience in People Operations in the corporate world, Kira is no stranger to the sensitive issues involved in the human side of running a business. Normally Kira talks to the clients or business owners who are hiring or have employees and contractors on their team, but today she is coming on to talk with me to YOU, the freelancers, contractors and ultimately business owners yourself. We are chatting alll...

    • 1 hr 2 min
    50. Becoming a Mom Made Me a Better Entrepreneur & Here is How

    50. Becoming a Mom Made Me a Better Entrepreneur & Here is How

    It is the 50th episode of the podcast and we are celebrating with an episode that is near and dear to my heart and something I believe SO strongly in: how becoming a mom made me a better entrepreneur. 🫶🏻If you are tired of hearing about how motherhood holds you back from achieving your goals, and you are ready to hear a perspective that is, well, the complete opposite - you will want to tune in to this episode! 🎧✨| MENTIONED |❊ Get on our Beginner to Booked VA™ Program Waitlist! Doors open fo...

    • 21 min
    49. 5 Mistakes Virtual Assistants Make When Starting Their Business (And What to Do Instead)

    49. 5 Mistakes Virtual Assistants Make When Starting Their Business (And What to Do Instead)

    One of the reasons I created our courses and coaching frameworks for Your Behind the Scenes BFF was to take the guesswork and the mystery out of building a business as a VA and help you get where you want to go faster! Part of that, is talking about some of the most common mistakes that I see people making (and some I made, too!) when they are getting started!Tune into this episode to hear 5 mistakes that VA's make when starting their business AND what you can do instead. 🫶🏻| MENTIONED |❊ Joi...

    • 25 min
    48. "What If I Fail?"

    48. "What If I Fail?"

    The question that in my opinion, single-handedly holds more people back from their dreams than anything else in this world. Tune into this week's episode if the fear of failure keeps creeping in and stopping you from starting your business as a virtual assistant.| MENTIONED |❊ Join our 30 Day VA Program!Doors close April 14th!| LINKS |❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram: @yourbffkate*some links may be affiliate links!

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

karsen murray ,

Just Press Play, You Won’t Regret It 🫡

Whether you’re a new or aspiring VA or online business owner ISO a VA — this podcast will leave you educated, inspired, and encouraged 👏🏼 Kate is so genuine and practical … and actually *fun* to listen to/ virtually hang out with. Just press play, it’s a good time every time 🤌🏼

Jessinia C. ,

Love, love, love 🫶

Such an easy listen full of positivity and encouragement— it’s like talking with a mom friend 🤍

Emily A Rod ,

Relatable + so genuine

My favorite podcast to listen to in the school pick-up line 🫶🏻

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