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Episode 138: Navigating Business Success: From Executive Assistant to Networking Pro with Sharon O’Sullivan Fung
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Navigating Business Success: From Executive Assistant to Networking Pro with Sharon O’Sullivan Fung
In this exciting episode of the Business by Referral podcast, the host welcomes Sharon O'Sullivan, a former special education teacher turned executive assistant. Sharon shares her journey, highlighting her transition from education to the entrepreneurial world. The discussion dives into the critical differences between virtual assistants and executive assistants, focusing on the value they bring to CEOs by streamlining workflows and optimizing processes. Sharon emphasizes the importance of authentic networking, sharing her successful strategies for growing her business through strategic alliances and referral partnerships. The conversation also covers the challenges of finding clients, the importance of work-life balance, and insights into effective business management. Tune in to learn valuable networking tips and understand the intrinsic value an executive assistant can add to a business.
00:00 Welcome to Season 5: Real Networking Stories
00:31 Meet Sharon: From Special Ed Teacher to CEO's Right Hand
04:06 The Transition: Teaching to Entrepreneurship
07:28 The Power of Networking: Building a Business from Scratch
12:14 Mastering Networking: Strategies for Growth
16:31 The Art of Authentic Networking: A Success Story
18:33 The Importance of Networking and Compatibility in Executive Assistance
19:29 Distinguishing Between Virtual and Executive Assistants
20:10 The Executive Assistant's Role: Anticipating Needs and Streamlining Work
22:48 The Value of Empathy and Understanding in Executive Assistance
25:40 Strategies for Executive Assistants to Elevate Their Business Value
31:56 Pricing Models and Charging for Value in Executive Assistance
37:48 Networking, Communication, and Expressing Value
38:43 Closing Remarks and Networking Opportunities
Connect with Sharon O’Sullivan Fung⬇️⬇️⬇️
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osullivanfung/
Book A Call: https://calendly.com/osullivanfungea/vc?month=2024-05
Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/
100 つのエピソード
Manage episode 420560028 series 2076833
Navigating Business Success: From Executive Assistant to Networking Pro with Sharon O’Sullivan Fung
In this exciting episode of the Business by Referral podcast, the host welcomes Sharon O'Sullivan, a former special education teacher turned executive assistant. Sharon shares her journey, highlighting her transition from education to the entrepreneurial world. The discussion dives into the critical differences between virtual assistants and executive assistants, focusing on the value they bring to CEOs by streamlining workflows and optimizing processes. Sharon emphasizes the importance of authentic networking, sharing her successful strategies for growing her business through strategic alliances and referral partnerships. The conversation also covers the challenges of finding clients, the importance of work-life balance, and insights into effective business management. Tune in to learn valuable networking tips and understand the intrinsic value an executive assistant can add to a business.
00:00 Welcome to Season 5: Real Networking Stories
00:31 Meet Sharon: From Special Ed Teacher to CEO's Right Hand
04:06 The Transition: Teaching to Entrepreneurship
07:28 The Power of Networking: Building a Business from Scratch
12:14 Mastering Networking: Strategies for Growth
16:31 The Art of Authentic Networking: A Success Story
18:33 The Importance of Networking and Compatibility in Executive Assistance
19:29 Distinguishing Between Virtual and Executive Assistants
20:10 The Executive Assistant's Role: Anticipating Needs and Streamlining Work
22:48 The Value of Empathy and Understanding in Executive Assistance
25:40 Strategies for Executive Assistants to Elevate Their Business Value
31:56 Pricing Models and Charging for Value in Executive Assistance
37:48 Networking, Communication, and Expressing Value
38:43 Closing Remarks and Networking Opportunities
Connect with Sharon O’Sullivan Fung⬇️⬇️⬇️
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osullivanfung/
Book A Call: https://calendly.com/osullivanfungea/vc?month=2024-05
Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/
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