The Virtual Hustle

Alicia Baldino
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The Virtual Hustle Podcast is for the creators, doers, outside-the-box thinkers, the work-from-wherevers, entrepreneurs and the aspiring, looking to take their life and business to the next level. We talk online marketing strategy for a variety of businesses & brands, and the best practices while working remotely. Thanks to the INTERNET, we have the world at our fingertips and we can truly create whatever life and brand we want. Alicia is the host, and her whole world changed when she was given the opportunity to work remotely. She moved across the country, started a business and learned (the hard way) what it takes to work remotely and grow a virtual business from home, from an airplane, or from a cabin in the mountains. Living where you want and doing work you enjoy is the ultimate game-changer in the pursuit of living your most extraordinary life. This podcast is a way to give that same opportunity to others. There will be guests on who have done it. They will share stories, truths and tips to motivate, educate and inspire you to take the leap. Each episode is very targeted with specific topics and lessons. Grab a drink and pull up a chair.

  1. 04/06/2021

    Ep. 36 The Power of The Cold Shower with Jesse Harless

    On today's episode we sit down with Jesse Harless, Cold Shower Expert- the author of the best-selling book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers. Jesse gives so much information on the power of cold showers — relating to self confidence, mental toughness, pushing comfort zones, and not to mention the physical and health benefits. The best part of incorporating cold showers is that it is a FREE and highly effective way to jump start your day — because we are all about adding good habits into our daily lives, that when done consistently, lead to huge positive change. Jesse is extremely knowledgable in habits, creating good habits and replacing bad ones. He is radical about self care. This is a must-listen for self progression and productivity. Resources mentioned in the episode: Jesse Harless  Get your 30 Day Cold Shower Journal Jesses first book - Smash your comfort zones with Cold Showers Jesse's second book - If Not  You, Then Who?  Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad - Our every day goal tracker that prompts us to write out our goals and our tasks that need to get done today to move the needle.  How to goal set - Episode 28 breaks down how to goal set and what action items need to be taken to get them. The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website - For blog posts on remote work, becoming a virtual assistant, mastering your morning routine, building better habits, becoming a more effective and efficient worker.  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

    38 min

  2. 03/15/2021

    Ep. 35 The Arena - How and Why to Tune out the Critics

    Anyone can be a critic. Anyone can sit on the sidelines and judge, mock, talk about, criticize, but not everyone can be in the game. The ones in the game are the ones who have decided not to sit on the sidelines, decided not to let that opportunity, that idea, let live on the sidelines or bleacher seats. This episode is a summary about a speech made from Teddy Roosevelt and how relatable it is for The Virtual Hustle community.  Because if you're listening to this, you're one of the people who made the decision to be in the game. And we're here for it. We're here to help you push on, put your head down and put in the work. A quick motivational episode for ya. Resources Mentioned: The Man In The Arena Speech Directions Training - Our partnership with Directions Training to offer training services for softwares and systems to become a better, more effective and efficient worker. Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad - Our every day goal tracker that prompts us to write out our goals and our tasks that need to get done today to move the needle.  How to goal set - Episode 28 breaks down how to goal set and what action items need to be taken to get them. The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website - For blog posts on remote work, becoming a virtual assistant, mastering your morning routine, building better habits, becoming a more effective and efficient worker.  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

    6 min

  3. 03/03/2021

    Ep. 34 Remote Work & Yacht life, Podcast VA & Pinterest Marketing

    On this episode we sit down with our very own marketing and podcast manager/virtual assistant, Kathleen Grant. Kathleen is so talented, organized, data driven. On this episode she gives all the tips on starting and growing a VA business, while keeping her job as a full time chief stewardess and travels the world. She's an expert in Pinterest marketing for podcasters and content creators and knows the ins and outs of the podcast world. If you think you're ready to outsource tedious tasks in your business, OR if you want to learn how to offer virtual assistant services, this episode is for you. So grateful to have Kathleen on The Virtual Hustle team and I'm excited for you guys to hear her story. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: Kathleens remote work life as a yacht chief stewardess by day and marketing, virtual assistant, podcast expert by night and weekend. Topic 2: How and why she started her virtual assistant business. Topic 3: Ways to get into being a Virtual Assistant - why Kathleen suggests to start working for free. Topic 4: Best kept secret to social media marketing - PINTEREST. Topic 6: Ditch Fiverr and get on Facebook groups. Topic 7: How to know when to out source and hire a VA. Topic 8: Cross promotion and other ways to get more traction on your podcast. Resources Mentioned: Kathleen Grant Instagram Brunette Exec Instagram Directions Training I will Teach you to be Rich - Finance Book Simple Pin Podcast Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad How to goal set - episode 28 The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

    32 min

  4. 02/16/2021

    Ep. 33 Marathon Mentality, Digital Marketing, & Creating your Future Self with Jayson Siano

    This episode we sit down with Jayson Siano, also known as the Gary Vee of the commercial and retail real estate world. He's constantly breaking through an old school industry with extreme innovation, the use of video & vlogging and really taking digital marketing to a new level. We talk about how to strategically design your life, work backwards from what you want in 5, 10, 20 year increments- setting goals and being self aware enough to know if you have the grit and perseverance to put in the work. Jayson is a whole vibe if you are trying to be better, do better, create more and design your life without the fluff and b******t — this episode is for you.   Resources mentioned in the episode: Directions Training Jayson Siano Instagram Sabre Instagram Hello Jenny Instagram Sabre Vlog Grit Book Start with Why Book Disrupt You Book Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad How to goal set - episode 28 How to time block - episode 17 The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

    46 min

  5. 01/27/2021

    Running a Successful Remote Business & Using Tech for Productivity

    In this episode we sit down with a leader in the tech industry and an incredible woman entrepreneur. Jennifer Didier has built a company that has had massive growth year after year, and she shares her mind set and tools it took to get there. She runs her company, Directions Training, with a fully remote team and explains all the benefits of doing so. She is an inspiration by the way she leads, her innovation and go-getter mentality. Topics Discussed in the episode: Topic 1: Jennifers first taste of entrepreneurship, at age 16 approaching a local business with a solution to a problem they were having. Topic 2: How she started her tech training company 30 years ago. Topic 3: How the internet allows you to reach experts in the industry and how we are no longer bound by our location. Topic 4: Directions Training is a nationwide leader in IT, Business and Enterprise training. They teach softwares and tools to be more efficient and well versed in common apps. Topic 5: Systems and tools used to keep the remote team thriving. Topic 6: Women in Technology and Tech in The Right Direction Podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:  Directions Training Information Jennifer Didier LinkedIn The Virtual Hustle Community  The Virtual Hustle Website The Virtual Hustle Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter    PS. You might also like - Work From Home Tips For Success

    36 min

  6. 01/20/2021

    Ep. 31 Top 10 WFH Essential Products

    Working from home can come with a whole slew of issues - procrastination, distraction and time management issues. In this solo episode, Alicia gives her top 10 favorite Work From Home  products that keeps her on track, focused and motivated. When working from home, you really need to be diligent about your time, focus and you need to learn how to really manage yourself. Otherwise, it's a free for all. When working from home you really need to be diligent about your time and focus, and you need to learn how to really manage yourself. Otherwise, it's a free for all. This episode provides product ideas that play apart of good habits and a healthy Work From Home life. Topics: Top 10 products 1. 1 liter Corkcicle Water Bottle (4:30). 2. Full Desk Mouse Pad (5:50). 3. Time Cube (6:30). 4.  Wall Grid (7:45). 5. Blue Light Blocker Glasses (8:28). 6. Good Quality Chair (9:35). 7. Goal Tracker Task Pad  (11:18). 8. Motivational Mug (13:30). 9. Desk Set (14:30). 10. Apple Watch (15.25).   Resources mentioned in the episode: Order The Goal Tracker Task Pad *coming soon* The Time Cube My deskchair How to goal set - episode 28 How to time block - episode 17 The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

    18 min

  7. 01/12/2021

    Level Up Your (WFH) Work Space with HerDesk Founder

    This episode is all about growing your business online-- that includes being motivated and inspired my your work from home space, how to get the most out of the work day without burnout, how to successfully launch a virtual event and the story behind HerDesk.  Dana Snyder is the founder of Her Desk and Positive Equation. Dana is an entrepreneur, digital strategist and passionate conscious consumer. I loved this conversation so much because we hit on a lot of topics that are huge pain points for a lot of people right now. How to leverage your connections when building a business online. How to create and run a successful virtual event. How to trust your gut, get a plan and get to work. Why it's so important to feel passionate about what it is you are starting.. and to top it all off, she created a product that is MAJOR.     Topic 1: Starting digital marketing company, Positive Equation, moved to LA and Atlanta and HerDesk. Topic 2: Leaving your current job to start your own thing. Topic 3: Her experience working in Digital and for non profit. Topic 4: Importance of connection and circle of influence. Topic 5: Strategies to get people to join your Lives and virtual events. Topic 6: How she started HerDesk company, the story. Topic 7:  Features of Her Desk. Topic 8: Work from home life and time management.   Get the Goal Tracker Task Pad to write down your goals every day and keep you MOVING FORWARD. Learn how to set your goals and tasks in this episode and get the free workbook.    Resources mentioned in the episode: 5% off Her Desk with Discount Code: TheVirtualHustle5 Her Desk instagram HerDesk.co Purchase The Goal Tracker Task Pad The Virtual Hustle Community - Join our Facebook Group The Virtual Hustle Website  The Virtual Hustle Instagram

    40 min

  8. 12/09/2020

    Ep. 29 Going into Business with your Friend and Supporting Small Businesses with Cera Salon

    Uncut conversation with the two badass business owners of Cera Salon on Orange County, CA. We talk full transparency about starting a business, particularly in the beauty industry, warnings signs and positives of having a business partner, and how to navigate a new business in the era of Covid. We're big supporters of small business, especially in our community. This team is unstoppable and still so new. This conversation will be beneficial for anyone who owns a business or is thinking about opening a business. To support Cera and local small businesses we're selling "SORRY WE'RE OPEN" crew neck sweatshirts. Proceeds go to one local business who is forced to close due to lock down restrictions. To support our local small businesses - Sweatshirts HERE Enjoy the conversation!   Resources mentioned in this episode - Support Small Business - SORRY WE'RE OPEN SWEATSHIRTS Cera Salon Instagram Cera Salon Website The Virtual Hustle Group on Facebook The Virtual Hustle Instagram The Virtual Hustle Website and Blog Alicia Baldino Instagram   And DON'T FORGET to GOAL PLAN with us - we have a 20 minute podcast and workbook to follow along with on how to plan your 2021 business goals. Listen to the episode here and get the workbook here.

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The Virtual Hustle Podcast is for the creators, doers, outside-the-box thinkers, the work-from-wherevers, entrepreneurs and the aspiring, looking to take their life and business to the next level. We talk online marketing strategy for a variety of businesses & brands, and the best practices while working remotely. Thanks to the INTERNET, we have the world at our fingertips and we can truly create whatever life and brand we want. Alicia is the host, and her whole world changed when she was given the opportunity to work remotely. She moved across the country, started a business and learned (the hard way) what it takes to work remotely and grow a virtual business from home, from an airplane, or from a cabin in the mountains. Living where you want and doing work you enjoy is the ultimate game-changer in the pursuit of living your most extraordinary life. This podcast is a way to give that same opportunity to others. There will be guests on who have done it. They will share stories, truths and tips to motivate, educate and inspire you to take the leap. Each episode is very targeted with specific topics and lessons. Grab a drink and pull up a chair.

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  • Creator
    Alicia Baldino
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Virtual Hustle 2020
  • Show Website
    The Virtual Hustle