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Episode 65 – Why Working Online Isn’t a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme

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Episode 65 – Why Working Online Isn’t a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
October 12, 2020
Key Takeaways To Tune In For
  • [3:41] How to recognize a scam right away when searching for work online and the red flags to look out for 
  • [6:09] What you should know about working from home and working online and why you shouldn’t believe everything you see on social media
  • [8:36] What having patience has taught me, how I’ve applied it in my own business, and why you should too
  • [11:18] Why working from home isn’t easy and some of the emotions I experienced when I first started my online journey
  • [11:52] How you can avoid the get-rich-quick schemes and manage the hardships that will happen along the way
  • [12:41] How to differentiate between what is and is not part of the work-from-home process 
  • [13:56] One (if not the biggest) investment I’ve made in my business that has led me to where I am today
  • [14:35] What I was making financially each month and why I felt the need to make this investment back into my company
  • [15:44] How you can invest in yourself and grow your business to where you want it to be
  • [16:53] What you can expect as you work from home and how to prepare yourself for long-term success
  • [19:10] The advice I tell myself to this day to keep pushing forward through the tough times of working remotely
  • [21:16] What I have to say to you if you think 90 Day VA is a get-rich-quick scheme
  • [22:23] This is what you can expect if you decide to enroll in 90 Day VA

 

In this episode, I cover everything you need to know to avoid getting caught in the get-rich-quick schemes of the online world. I talk about what kinds of things you can look out for and how to change your perspective to get going online. So, listen in as I share my tips to help you get started with your remote life career!

Resources From This Episode
  • Episode 11 – How to Spot an Online Job Scam From a Mile Away 
  • My course, 90 Day VA, is open for enrollment – Enroll HERE!
  • Not sure what 90 Day VA is or what a “Virtual Assistant” is or what they do? Check out our 100% free intro class here to find out how you can get started in the work online journey.
  • Check out our free Work from Anywhere Virtual Summit to get to know our experts and online work options!
  • Check out our Remote Resume Blueprint here to get your remote resume all spruced up plus ready-made remote templates!

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