The Rebellious Entrepreneur Podcast

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The podcast for virtual assistants and online service providers who are ready to build a business that actually pays. I'm Sarabeth Holweg , online business coach for VAs and service providers, and every week I bring you real, unfiltered strategy on pricing, finding clients, building offers, content, and mindset. Ready to sign consistent clients and build something sustainable, profitable and predictable? Hit subscribe & let's get to work!

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June 5, 2026Episode 1426 min

SERIES: Become A VA - How to Set Up Your Virtual Assistant Business Before You Find Clients

Before you go find your first client, there are a few things you need to have in place and a whole lot of things you don't. In this episode, we break down the exact setup checklist for new Virtual Assistants.What we cover:LLC or sole proprietorContractsHow to set up paymentsThe exact tools you need to startHow to be findable when you're just starting out + why a traditional portfolio isn't always necessary depending on what you offerResources Mentioned:Virtual Assistant Website Template (20% off with code REBELS20)Northwest Registered Agent (to file LLC)The Contract ShopAsanaCanvaHello BonsaiHoneybook StripeWaveReady to start or scale your online business? Booked & Unbothered (free Telegram group) - includes free Upwork workshop >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠Join VA Society - My signature 90-day program for Virtual Assistants ready to stop winging it and build a VA business that is sustainable, predictable, & earns MORE without trading time for money - but VALUE for money to scale to $5K months and BEYOND. We're talking niche, offers, clients, systems - the whole thing, built YOUR way. ⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an EXPOSED Audit - A 48-hour offer & marketing audit that shows you exactly why your Instagram and your offers aren't converting in your online business - and how to fix it. We go through your messaging, your profile, your content, and your offer suite and put it all on blast (in the best way). $97 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO GET EXPOSED⁠⁠⁠⁠Shoot Your Shot - This summer I'm opening up fully customizable coaching packages. DM me and we'll build something that's actually designed around YOU. Add Telegram access, coaching calls, offer audits, or a mix of it all. You tell me where you're at and what you need, and we'll build it from there. ⁠⁠⁠⁠DM ME HERE TO BUILD YOUR PACKAGE⁠See you next time!! xx SBhow to set up a virtual assistant business, virtual assistant LLC, do I need an LLC to be a virtual assistant, virtual assistant contracts, virtual assistant tools for beginners, how to get paid as a virtual assistant, virtual assistant portfolio no experience, starting a virtual assistant business checklist, online service provider setup, work from home business setup, virtual assistant for beginners

May 29, 2026Episode 1324 min

SERIES: Become A VA - What Services Should You Offer as a Virtual Assistant? How to Figure Out Your Offer From Scratch.

Deciding what to offer is one of the first places new Virtual Assistants get stuck and it's not because they don't have skills, it's because nobody has walked them through how to actually turn those skills into profitable offers. In this episode, we break down a step-by-step framework for figuring out your starter services: starting with what you already know, cross-referencing with what's in demand, building your core offers, and deciding whether to niche down or stay general. What we cover:How to audit your existing skills (from jobs, life, and personal strengths) and figure out what's already marketableWhat services are most in demand right now for Virtual Assistants How many services to actually offer when you're starting out (and why offering everything works against you)Niching down vs. staying general A step-by-step homework exercise to create your first core offersReady to start or scale your online business? Booked & Unbothered (free Telegram group) - includes free Upwork workshop >> ⁠⁠⁠JOIN HERE⁠⁠⁠Join VA Society - My signature 90-day program for Virtual Assistants ready to stop winging it and build a VA business that is sustainable, predictable, & earns MORE without trading time for money - but VALUE for money to scale to $5K months and BEYOND. We're talking niche, offers, clients, systems - the whole thing, built YOUR way. ⁠⁠⁠JOIN HERE⁠⁠⁠Book an EXPOSED Audit - A 48-hour offer & marketing audit that shows you exactly why your Instagram and your offers aren't converting in your online business - and how to fix it. We go through your messaging, your profile, your content, and your offer suite and put it all on blast (in the best way). $97 - ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO GET EXPOSED⁠⁠⁠Shoot Your Shot - This summer I'm opening up fully customizable coaching packages. DM me and we'll build something that's actually designed around YOU. Add Telegram access, coaching calls, offer audits, or a mix of it all. You tell me where you're at and what you need, and we'll build it from there. ⁠⁠⁠DM ME HERE TO BUILD YOUR PACKAGESee you next time!! xx SB

May 19, 2026Episode 922 min

SERIES: Become A VA - What Is a Virtual Assistant? What the Job Actually Looks Like, How to Find Work, and Whether It's Right for You

Before you go all in on becoming a Virtual Assistant, you deserve the honest version of what this ACTUALLY is. In this episode, we cover what Virtual Assistants actually do day to day, who this business is genuinely a great fit for (and who it probably isn't), how people find VA work and what realistic income looks like whether you want to do this full time or just make some extra money on the side. What we cover:What a Virtual Assistant actually does and why it's a much broader job title than most people thinkWhat the real day-to-day looks like, including the business side Who tends to thrive as a Virtual Assistant Who this probably isn't a great fit for honesty about whether this is the right path for youHow to find VA work: job boards, Facebook groups, LinkedIn, and Indeed vs. attraction marketing and why the best clients come from one more than the otherReal income expectations for full time, part time, and side hustle goals Ready to start or scale your online business? Booked & Unbothered (free Telegram group) - includes free Upwork workshop >> ⁠⁠JOIN HERE⁠⁠Join VA Society - My signature 90-day program for Virtual Assistants ready to stop winging it and build a VA business that is sustainable, predictable, & earns MORE without trading time for money - but VALUE for money to scale to $5K months and BEYOND. We're talking niche, offers, clients, systems - the whole thing, built YOUR way. ⁠⁠JOIN HERE⁠⁠Book an EXPOSED Audit - A 48-hour offer & marketing audit that shows you exactly why your Instagram and your offers aren't converting in your online business - and how to fix it. We go through your messaging, your profile, your content, and your offer suite and put it all on blast (in the best way). $97 - ⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO GET EXPOSED⁠⁠Shoot Your Shot - This summer I'm opening up fully customizable coaching packages. DM me and we'll build something that's actually designed around YOU. Add Telegram access, coaching calls, offer audits, or a mix of it all. You tell me where you're at and what you need, and we'll build it from there. ⁠⁠DM ME HERE TO BUILD YOUR PACKAGE⁠

May 8, 2026Episode 1130 min

SERIES: Become a VA - Where To Find Your First Virtual Assistant Clients

The number one question every new Virtual Assistant has is: how do I actually find clients? In this episode, we skip the "build your personal brand" advice and get into five real, specific strategies for landing your first paying client starting this week. From reaching out to your personal network, to Facebook groups, Instagram outreach, Upwork - this is the episode to come back to when you're ready to stop waiting and start signing clients.What we cover:How to turn your existing personal network into your first prospecting list and what to say when you reach outHow to use Facebook groups to find clients without coming across as spammyHow to use Instagram and LinkedIn to get clients when you have no followingHow to use Upwork as a beginner The three things you need in place before you sign your first clientLinks mentioned in this episode:Booked & Unbothered (free Telegram group) - includes free Upwork workshop >> JOIN HEREGet VA + Service Provider ContractsReady to start or scale your online business? Join VA Society - My signature 90-day program for Virtual Assistants ready to stop winging it and build a VA business that is sustainable, predictable, & earns MORE without trading time for money - but VALUE for money to scale to $5K months and BEYOND. We're talking niche, offers, clients, systems - the whole thing, built YOUR way. ⁠JOIN HERE⁠Book an EXPOSED Audit - A 48-hour offer & marketing audit that shows you exactly why your Instagram and your offers aren't converting in your online business - and how to fix it. We go through your messaging, your profile, your content, and your offer suite and put it all on blast (in the best way). $97 - ⁠CLICK HERE TO GET EXPOSED⁠Shoot Your Shot - This summer I'm opening up fully customizable coaching packages. DM me and we'll build something that's actually designed around YOU. Add Telegram access, coaching calls, offer audits, or a mix of it all. You tell me where you're at and what you need, and we'll build it from there. ⁠DM ME HERE TO BUILD YOUR PACKAGE

May 1, 2026Episode 1028 min

What You Should Actually Be Charging As a Virtual Assistant in 2026

We're getting into what pretty much EVERY Virtual Assistant asks me... "What should I charge for this?"What we cover: What VAs are actually charging in 2026 across different experience levelsRetainer and package pricing examples so you can see what's actually possibleWhy hourly pricing will always cap your income no matter how good you getWhat package pricing actually looks like and how to build oneThe signs you're undercharging and what to do about itHow to raise your rates without losing all your clientsReady to start or scale your online business? Join VA Society - My signature 90-day program for Virtual Assistants ready to stop winging it and build a VA business that is sustainable, predictable, & earns MORE without trading time for money - but VALUE for money to scale to $5K months and BEYOND. We're talking niche, offers, clients, systems - the whole thing, built YOUR way. JOIN HEREBook an EXPOSED Audit - A 48-hour offer & marketing audit that shows you exactly why your Instagram and your offers aren't converting in your online business - and how to fix it. We go through your messaging, your profile, your content, and your offer suite and put it all on blast (in the best way). $97 - CLICK HERE TO GET EXPOSEDShoot Your Shot - This summer I'm opening up fully customizable coaching packages. DM me and we'll build something that's actually designed around YOU. Add Telegram access, coaching calls, offer audits, or a mix of it all. You tell me where you're at and what you need, and we'll build it from there. DM ME HERE TO BUILD YOUR PACKAGE

February 12, 2026Episode 99 min

These 5 Social Media Mistakes Are Costing You Money

If you’re spending hours every day making content but nobody is actually inquiring about your services, something is broken. 🙃 In this episode, I’m talking about the 5 things I see Virtual Assistant's doing on social media every day that are actually keeping them from landing their dream clients.What we’re talking about:Focusing on the wrong things: Why having a "pretty" feed doesn't bring in money.Bad advice: Why following those generic engagement hacks is a complete waste of time.Posting with no plan: Why "just posting something" is actually hurting your businessThe follower count lie: Why you don’t need 10k followers to make $5k months.Hiding your expertise: Why you're staying in "helper" mode instead of showing people you actually know your sh*t.Ready for your content to actually start converting people into clients? >> Get the IG CLIENT ATTRACTION SERIES for just $22 - It's everything you need to stop searching and start attracting dream AF clients by increasing confidence & consistency on social media >> https://rebelliouswithsb.com/igclientattractionseriesLaunch Your VA Business in 5 Days for FREE >> https://rebelliouswithsb.com/vabootcamp-217484Let’s Connect:Instagram: @rebelliouswithsb

November 13, 2025Episode 823 min

Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

This is your zero BS wake-up call for if you've been stuck in the same place you were 6 months or even a year ago. If you're tired of planning, preparing, and waiting to feel "ready" while watching everyone else sign clients and grow their business, get fit, succeed in life - this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start f*cking doing. NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES. 5 VIP DAYS OPEN! (special podcast offer) Ready to get your shit together for 2026? I have spots for my "Business Breakthrough VIP Telegram Day" where we'll spend a focused day together preparing your business for growth in 2026. Whether you're struggling with your offer suite, your messaging, your launch strategy, or your client experience, we'll focus on the areas that will create the biggest impact in your business right now.By the end of our day together, you'll have clarity, direction, and an actionable plan to implement immediately. The investment for people who are listening to this podcast is ONLY $99.⁠DM me on Instagram @rebelliouswithsb to secure your spot at this price! Once the 5 spots are gone, they're gone!⁠Loving the podcast? I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a 5-star review and share with someone who needs to hear it!xx SB

February 27, 2025Episode 724 min

3 Shifts You Can Make Today To Attract Premium Clients Ready To Pay You $2400+

Hey hey Rebels!! We are back with this value-packed episode where I reveal the exact strategies that transformed my business from attracting $500 clients who micromanage to securing $2,400+ dream clients who trust my expertise completely. Learn the three critical shifts that any service provider can implement immediately to start attracting higher-paying clients, regardless of how long you've been in business.IN THIS EPISODE Why being a "jack of all trades" is actually hurting your ability to charge premium rates How to stop acting like an employee in your own business and start commanding respect The surprisingly simple tactic that helps me close 90% of potential clients within 48 hours Real-world examples of how these shifts created immediate results for me and my clients5 VIP DAYS OPEN! (special podcast offer) Ready to get your shit together for 2026? I have spots for my "Business Breakthrough VIP Telegram Day" where we'll spend a focused day together preparing your business for growth in 2026. Whether you're struggling with your offer suite, your messaging, your launch strategy, or your client experience, we'll focus on the areas that will create the biggest impact in your business right now.By the end of our day together, you'll have clarity, direction, and an actionable plan to implement immediately. The investment for people who are listening to this podcast is ONLY $99.DM me on Instagram @rebelliouswithsb to secure your spot at this price! Once the 5 spots are gone, they're gone!Loving the podcast? I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a 5-star review and share with someone who needs to hear it!xx SB

July 16, 2024Episode 636 min

How I Signed 5 New Clients in 48 hours (the exact breakdown of how this happened + how you can do it too!)

What up Rebels! We're back with another episode of The Rebellious Entrepreneur Podcast. In this episode, we do a deep dive into EXACTLY how and why I was able to sign 5 new clients within 2 days. This was no fluke. There are reasons (6 to be exact) to why these clients were JUMPING at the opportunity to work with me and happy to pay me ASAP and I'm breaking it all down so you can do it too!! Thank you so much for being here and if you're loving the podcast, it would mean the WORLD to me if you left a review of the podcast & hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode of The Rebellious Entrepreneur Podcast! xx SB Work With Me: MESSY ACTION MINIMIND >> Shoot me a DM that you heard about this on the pod to get the PRE PRE SALE price! https://sbholweg.thrivecart.com/messy-action/ OFFER ALIGNMENT CALLS >> ⁠https://sbholweg.thrivecart.com/offer-alignment-session/⁠

February 29, 2024Episode 541 min

Why You Need A Customer Journey + Building Your $5k Offer Suite

What up Rebels! We're back with another episode of The Rebellious Entrepreneur Podcast. In this episode, I basically give you a WHOLE damn masterclass about customer journey and building out your $5k / month offer suite with low, mid, and high ticket packages. I even spill some tips for pricing your offers! It's a GOOD one babe. Thank you so much for being here and if you're loving the podcast, it would mean the WORLD to me if you left a review of the podcast & hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode of The Rebellious Entrepreneur Podcast! xx SB Work With Me: OFFER ALIGNMENT CALLS >> https://sbholweg.thrivecart.com/offer-alignment-session/ SUPER SECRET OFFER >> I have a secret offer dropping next month and it's like nothing you've ever seen for service providers /virtual assistants! DM me to get in on the bts sale! APPLY FOR 1:1 MENTORSHIP >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjsfCIwuyqTv9fzqWn9FfnnRm4lZratsElwgTW8uSQrEr-Lg/viewform?usp=sharing Connect With Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebelliouswithsb/