EPISODE 180: SHOW NOTES
This summer I am diving into the most popular services you can offer as a freelance! In this episode we’re covering Online Business Management or OBM and if it’s right for you!
There is no one better to talk about what an OBM is or what they do then Sarah Noked who runs the Confident OBM® programs! Sarah shares how she pivoted from being a virtual assistant to an online business manager, what an OBM does behind the scenes, and what options are available to OBMs to scale.
Whether you’ve never heard of online business management OR you’ve considered it before, don’t miss this episode as Sarah gives great tips on how to know if this is the right service for you to offer.
Thanks for listening today! Come chat with me over on Instagram @Micala.Quinn and let me know if you want to pivot into offering OBM services!
Keep scrolling for the links and resources mentioned in this episode and to sign up for Sarah’s free OBM week!

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In this episode, we cover:
- What an OBM is and what they offer clients,
- What an online business manager’s retainer package could look like versus a one-time project,
- How an OBM can scale, and
- Who would excel at being an OBM and if it’s right for you!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for Sarah’s free OBM Week here!
- Connect with Sarah on Instagram
- Listen to these episodes where we talk more about Online Business Management:
- Rachel Marchant’s success Story from DIY virtual assistant to online business manager (episode 89)
- Kaci Ackerman’s success story from furloughed to freelancer in less than a month (episode 120)
- A 4 step process to double your virtual assistant income with Sarah Noked (episode 54)
- Learn more about Overwhelmed to Overbooked HERE!
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More about the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn:
How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?
Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career that works for YOU and YOUR family.
Your host, Micala Quinn, started out teaching high-school English, but when her first child was born, she immediately began searching for something more. She wanted a way to stay-at-home with her daughter (and future babies), but still needed to bring in a full-time income to help support her family. Micala started freelancing, quickly replaced her full-time income, and now helps other moms (like you) get started and grow their freelance business from scratch to 5K and beyond! She believes that being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom no longer needs to be a black and white decision. You CAN have both. On your terms!
Our motto is Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free. Are you in? We’d love for you to join us each Monday, as well as in our Live Free Podcast Facebook community!
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