Horkey HQ
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Horkey HQ is an entrepreneurship podcast hosted by a virtual assistant turned 7-figure business owner (that's me!) who interviews successful peers and previous students that are killing it online.
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Taylor Hakala: Small Actions
May 30, 2022 13:23 - 37 minutes - 70 MBWe got the opportunity to chat with Taylor, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System! Taylor is a licensed nurse and holistic health and mental health advocate. She is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs reach their fullest potential and has helped multiple women grow their businesses through social media and administration. Fun Fact: Taylor has a red-haired Doberman that matches her red hair! Why should YOU tune-in? Are you brand new to online business a...
Donna Burch-Brown: Taking Back Control
May 16, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBWe got the opportunity to chat with Donna, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System! Donna is a passionate, hard-working, dedicated professional who enjoys helping business owners succeed. She has many years of experience in the creative industry, which has helped her sharpen her skills in problem-solving, project management, quality communication and has made her keen on the details. Fun Fact: Donna is a first-generation American on her mother's side. Why shoul...
Jill Mohler: Work It!
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 84 MBHere at Horkey HQ we had the opportunity to chat with Jill Mohler, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System! Jill is a native Ohioan and also a resident of South Florida for over 30 years. She served in the Ohio Air National Guard for 8 years, then married, moved to Florida, had 2 kids, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Sales and Marketing. Like most people, when COVID-19 reared its ugly head, her hours and pay were redu...
Krystal Trotter Coached on Pitching
April 18, 2022 12:45 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBEpisode 32 is a conversation with Krystal Trotter, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System! Krystal is a wife and mother of a 4-year-old and a 4-month-old. She’s a stay-at-home mom who’s been freelancing for about a year and recently decided to go all in! She has a passion to grow her business and we’re helping her figure out the “how” as she goes along. Why should YOU tune-in? If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work online or start your own business, this epi...
Natalie Matesic: The #FullyBooked Concert Junkie
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 75 MBThis is the first episode of the NEW SEASON of the Horkey HQ episode after the birth of Hazel Mae Horkey! We got the opportunity to chat with Natalie Matestic, a Virtual Assistant and a student of our #FullyBookedVA System!. From renowned influencers to amazing business owners, Natlie has worked with a wide range of clients over the past 4+ years that she has been in business! She’s definitely an overachiever in that she started and ran her business while still at university! Not letting ...
Alexis Grant: Skills Trump Education
April 05, 2021 04:15 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Alexis Grant. Alexis (Lexi) is a media innovator with a passion for building online businesses and growing audiences. She started her career as a reporter at the Houston Chronicle and U.S. News & World Report, then grew a content marketing agency. After five years, that business was acquired in 2015 by a media company called The Penny Hoarder. Alexis joined as the third employee and worked alongside the founder as EVP of...
Nick Loper: A Million Ways to Get It Done
March 29, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Nick Loper. Nick helps people earn money outside of their day job. He's an author, online entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Side Hustle Show podcast, which features new part-time business ideas each week. As Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, he loves deconstructing the tactics and strategies behind building extra income streams. Fun fact: Nick married his high school sweetheart (10 years later at a se...
Brennan Dunn: Know Your Audience
March 22, 2021 04:15 - 44 minutes - 83.2 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Brennan Dunn. Brennan is the founder of Double Your Freelancing and has taught over 50,000 freelancers and agencies how to earn more money working with better clients. He’s also the co-founder of RightMessage, a software company that helps bring on-site personalization to the masses. Fun fact: Brennan has his pilot's license and also owns a small prop plane. Why should YOU tune-in? Do you really know your audience? B...
Debora Cavett: Endless Opportunities
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful virtual assistant, Debora Cavett. Debora helps small, women-owned businesses get to the next level with Social Media Management, Content Creation (for their blogs and newsletters) and other Admin Tasks. Her mission is to give you valuable time and energy back to enjoy life at its fullest! Fun fact: Debora’s originally from Switzerland but didn't get a single response when pitching clients in German – only Americans wanted to hire her! Why ...
Erika Schanzenbach: You Just Have to Start
March 08, 2021 05:15 - 42 minutes - 79 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Erika Schanzenbach. Erika lives and works in the hills of southwest Virginia. She leaves her mark on the world by helping the creators, builders, and makers of things do their work better. She has a knack for DESIGN and ORGANIZATION that makes her a valuable partner to online business owners and high-caliber course creators who need quality branded course materials and lead magnets to serve their audience. Fun fact: Er...
Patrick Frank: Unemployable
March 01, 2021 05:15 - 48 minutes - 89.7 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Patrick Frank. Patrick is an award-winning video producer and is the founder of Edit Video Calls, a service that turns everyday Zoom conversations into shareable videos for marketing and training. Patrick's goal is to make the video production process faster and cheaper. He's on a mission to help coaches and consultants recognize the new content marketing opportunities created from the Zoom Revolution. Fun fact: Patric...
Austin L. Church: Choose a Struggle You Love
February 22, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 121 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful writer, brand consultant and online entrepreneur, Austin L. Church. After finishing his M.A. in Literature in 2008 and getting laid off from a marketing agency in 2009, Austin started freelancing. He got into iOS and Android apps and eventually sold his portfolio of 30+ apps. In 2013 he co-founded a tech startup called Closeup.fm (touring, ticketing and communication software for performing artists). In 2018 he co-founded a branding and mar...
James Schramko: Super Fast Business
February 15, 2021 05:15 - 50 minutes - 94.6 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur and business coach, James Schramko. James is the author of a FABULOUS book, Work Less, Make More, a very effective coach to smart online business people (including myself!) and he used to be in charge of a Mercedes-Benz dealership, claiming the #1 salesperson slot in Australia. Fun facts: James came in 2nd in the world titles for sailing in the 18 foot Skiff class AND used to be an actor! Why should YOU tune-in? From ...
Joe Dyton: The Fulfilment Factor
February 08, 2021 05:15 - 49 minutes - 91.9 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer, Joe Dyton. Joe is the founder and president of Dyton Writing & Editing, a content creation and editing company. He’s been working as a full-time freelance writer since 2016, but Joe’s journalism career started in 1999 when he was hired as a part-time sports desk clerk. Joe eventually got to actually cover games and was promoted to a full-time position during his junior year of college! He’s stayed in writing jobs ever since. ...
Cody Berman: Why Not Me?
February 01, 2021 05:15 - 47 minutes - 88.9 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Cody Berman. Cody is a co-founder of Gold City Ventures. He is also a co-founder of The Financial Freedom Summit, owner of Fly to FI and co-host of The FI Show. He left his corporate banking job at age 22 to pursue entrepreneurship full time and now teaches others how to do the same. When he’s not talking about side hustling and personal finance, Cody enjoys travel, weightlifting and playing sports. Fun fact: Cody live...
Alyssa Lang: Sprinkle a Little Fun On It
January 25, 2021 05:15 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Alyssa Lang. Alyssa, aka the Workflow Queen, teaches bookkeepers and accountants how to utilize tech and automation to create better workflows, systems and processes. As a result they can run their practices on autopilot, stress less and save time! After being in the accounting world for five years, Alyssa struggled with streamlining her practice. She felt frustrated and nervous and couldn't sleep at night not knowing wh...
Carrie Smith Nicholson: Focus on the What, Not the How
January 18, 2021 05:15 - 53 minutes - 99.1 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Carrie Smith Nicholson. Since 2011 Carrie has been a full-time blogger who started her business as a freelance writer and virtual assistant. She owns multiple niche websites, manages virtual teams for clients and co-hosts a travel podcast. Carrie knows, inside and out, the productivity tips and systems it takes to launch, grow and succeed in today’s digital marketing world. In 2018 she sold her finance blog, CarefulCe...
Jimmy Rose: The Productivity Hacker
January 11, 2021 05:15 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Jimmy Rose. Jimmy is the co-founder of Content Snare – a software platform that helps professionals collect content and files from clients. Previously an automation engineer, his new priority is to help business owners regain their lives, be more productive and get more done in less time. Fun fact: You can usually find Jimmy riding around on one of his three electric skateboards – it’s his favorite way to get around t...
Stephanie Hayes: Build a Business That You Love
December 28, 2020 05:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful strategic business coach, Stephanie Hayes. Stephanie has been working with successful entrepreneurs and small businesses for over 20 years, and her focus is on helping them figure out what’s next when the path isn’t exactly clear. Stephanie helps create a business model that works and a plan to get to the next level of growth so business owners can become more profitable and do the work they really want to do. Why should YOU tune-in? Steph...
Nikita Ross: Tuesdays Are Beach Days
December 21, 2020 05:15 - 33 minutes - 63 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer and fitness junkie, Nikita Ross. Nikita is a professional ghostwriter and content marketer who lives and breathes fitness. She’s also a Precision Nutrition Level One certified nutrition coach, ACE-certified personal trainer, WPC powerlifting judge, owner of Strong in Body, Strong in Mind and co-founder of 4 Girls Strength. Nikita has hands-on experience in competitive strength and endurance sports from both the business and ...
Rachel Severns: The Inbox Ninja
December 14, 2020 05:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful virtual assistant, Rachel Severns. Rachel is the savvy ally you need to transform utter chaos into divine organization. She’s passionate about helping small businesses bridge the gap between their initial success and the soaring success they dream about. Expertly navigating the Gmail platform gives Rachel ninja status when it comes to your inbox, and she excels at turning dissatisfied customers into raving fans. Mom to “Irish triplets” and...
Lisa Tanner: The Homeschool Mompreneur of Nine
December 07, 2020 05:15 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer, Lisa Tanner. As a homeschooling mom of nine, Lisa Tanner grew her freelance writing business to support her large family as the sole breadwinner. When she's not working on writing projects for clients, she loves helping other moms tame the chaos and free up their brainpower to create life-changing businesses of their own. Fun fact: Lisa’s family has about 150 board games in their collection and love playing games as a famil...
Tara Reid: The Introverted Entrepreneur
November 30, 2020 05:15 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful virtual assistant and online entrepreneur, Tara Reid. Tara first launched in the online business world in 2007 as a handmade jewelry artist and grew that business to a 6-figure brand. Through her love of marketing and helping others, she naturally transitioned to being a virtual assistant supporting other entrepreneurs taking their businesses to the next level. These days Tara is a full-time Pinterest Manager for dozens of clients! Fun Fact:...
Mallory Underwood: Focus on What You Have
November 23, 2020 05:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful virtual assistant turned agency owner, Mallory Underwood. Mallory spent 12 years working in the nonprofit sector before pursuing her business, More You, full-time. More You is venturing into its third year and has transitioned from a solo virtual assistant practice to a team of five online business managers in an agency format. They’ve served over 20 businesses to-date. Mallory is also a wife, mom to a little boy and girl, a strong believer ...
Hailey Thomas: Potent and Useful
November 16, 2020 05:15 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful virtual assistant turned online business owner, Hailey Thomas. Hailey is a mindset coach for online entrepreneurs, and her home base is central Illinois. Since starting her business, BrainSpace Optimized, in 2017, Hailey has worked with dozens of business owners to help them create structure and grow their businesses through coaching and project planning support. Hailey hosts two podcasts – One Year From Now and Becoming Internet Famous. T...
Jason Resnick: The New American Dream
November 09, 2020 05:15 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online business owner, Jason Resnick. Jason helps established online businesses get more customers and turn them into repeat clients and raving fans so they can kick off 5- and 6-figure launches and drive revenue through evergreen sales. He does this by helping them build a strategy and implement behavioral marketing through automation, email marketing and on-site personalization with NurtureKit. Jason also helps web developers and designers...
Ashley Gainer: Stubbornness Equals Success
November 02, 2020 05:15 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer and online business owner, Ashley Gainer. Ashley is the founder of Gainer Ink and has been a freelance writer and editor for more than ten years. She’s worked with clients across a variety of industries including career advancement, internet marketing, B2B, ecommerce, entrepreneurship, web design and more. After writing more blog posts than she can count, Ashley now ghostwrites game-changing books for entrepreneurs with big id...
Laura Harris: It's All About Relationships
October 26, 2020 04:15 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer, Laura Harris. Laura is a professional writer, wife and mother of three. Her background in personal finance and her passion for parenting led her to launch a freelance writing career in 2015. With the education and support she found in Horkey HandBook’s course 30 Days or Less to Freelance Writing Success, Laura went from earning pennies per word as a ghostwriter to eventually earning top-dollar with clients of her choosing. ...
Holly Hanna: The Opportunities Are Endless
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer, Holly Hanna. Holly is the publisher and creator of the award-winning website, The Work at Home Woman, which helps women (and men) find remote careers and businesses that feed their souls. She is frequently quoted and interviewed in top media outlets like CNN, MSN Money, Huffington Post and Woman’s Day magazine. Forbes also recognized the Work at Home Woman as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women.” Holly graduated from ...
Chelsea Brennan: Show Up Like It’s a 6-Figure Launch
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBChelsea Brennan: Show Up Like It’s a 6-Figure Launch Today we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Chelsea Brennan. Chelsea is the founder of Smart Money Mamas and the annual online summit, Mamas Talk Money. An ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, she helps moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks. Chelsea’s focus is on helping women identify what they most want and creating healthy money habits to...
Janine Kelbach: The EntrepreNURSE
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBToday we’re chatting with a very successful freelance writer, Janine Kelbach. Janine is a wife, mom of two boys (and two Great Danes!), and author of the book, Entreprenurse: 30+ Nurses Turn Into Business Owners and Share Their Secrets to Success. She has been a freelance health content writer since 2013 and is the CEO of Write RN. Janine also hosts The Savvy Scribe Podcast – a podcast for healthcare professionals who want to build a profitable writing business. Lastly, her team ...
Laura Briggs: Impact Over Revenue
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online business owner, Laura Briggs. Laura is the author of THREE books with Entrepreneur Press, including the award-winning How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business. She's delivered TWO TEDx talks on how freelancing is changing the economy and workforce and is also the volunteer executive director for Operation Freelance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to helping military spouses and veterans break into freelancing. Fun fact:...
Carrie Serres: One Happy Virtual Assistant Momma
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful student of our flagship course, 30 Days or Less to Virtual Assistant Success, Carrie Serres. Carrie is a very hard-working, work-from-home mom! She has three small kids, her last of which is a miracle baby, conceived naturally and born full-term when Carrie was 43 after using fertility treatment to conceive her first two! She’s rebuilding her virtual assistant agency after taking a year-long "break" to care for her newest baby. ...
Shannon Mattern: Mondays and Mornings Are Mine
September 14, 2020 09:15 - 43 minutes - 80.6 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful online business owner, Shannon Mattern. Shannon teaches entrepreneurs how to DIY their websites and market themselves online (even if they have zero social media following and no budget for ads). She's the host of the Pep Talks for Side Hustlers podcast where she shares her own side-hustle to self-employed journey through her monthly income reports, and interviews entrepreneurs making from $50K to multiple millions of dollars to find out exa...
Haley Greene: From Laid Off to Calling the Shots
September 07, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBToday we’ll be chatting with a very successful freelance writer, Haley Greene. Haley is a conversion copywriter and strategist who wants to change the way online businesses talk to their customers. As a copywriter, she uses a research-driven process to write sales copy that helps her clients build connections and deliver a better customer experience. When she’s not at her desk, you can probably find Haley whipping up a new recipe or getting her hands into a craft. She’s also a shamel...
HorkeyHQ Practice Podcast
January 11, 2020 18:14 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBHorkeyHQ practice podcast, brought to you by horkeyhandbook.com