Are your clients hurting your revenue? I know that sounds counterintuitive. You work with clients to make money, right? That’s the ideal case, but when your clients have commitment issues, it drains your energy and hurts your bottom line. If you’re always chasing and replacing clients instead of attracting long-term, high-value ones, this might be why. Read to the end to learn how to fix it!

It’s every service-based entrepreneur’s dream to create a roster of dreamy, long-term clients. When you have clients you work with month-over-month, it gives you stability and comfort in your business. But how do you sign clients and then continue to keep them on board? Your instinct is to deliver high-quality work, but is that really all it takes? In this blog post, I’m sharing what I know about building sturdy client relationships.

If you’re afraid AI is going to take your job, think again! I’ve heard so many people say that over the past few years, but it’s never even crossed my mind. I know for a fact that nobody will buy a product or service that was promoted by robot-made content, and here’s why.

If you constantly fire clients, you’re likely not doing enough due diligence during the vetting phase. Here are three things you should consider before you welcome new clients into your world.

We lost five clients in April, and I didn’t lose my shit! Why? Because I knew we would replace those open spots, so there was no point in worrying! The next time you lose a client, try these three things to help you navigate the situation and move your business forward.

POV: You outsource tasks in your business to help you grow. That’s amazing! BUT. . . That doesn’t mean your service provider is responsible for your sales. Your team isn't going to generate six figures in sales for you alone. As a business owner, you are responsible for showing up, engaging with your audience, and driving sales. So, how can you increase sales in your business with the help of your team?

Are you continuously getting off of sales calls thinking, “What the fuck was that?” If so, you have a messaging problem! This is what you need to do: change your messaging so it attracts and converts your dream clients.

The good news is that if your business’s back end isn’t working the way you want it to, you can fix it with just three simple steps. But before we get into it, here are four ways to identify if your back end needs some TLC!

I hate to break it to you, but if you’re struggling to keep clients in your business, it’s probably because your communication systems suck. Keeping the lines open within your team and with your clients ensures clarity, trust, and growth. Without it, your business can quickly turn into a dumpster fire of lost information, missed deadlines, and disappointed clients. ⁠Here’s what I recommend to take your communication with clients to the next level so they want to stick around!!

If you’re doing this one thing every.single.month, we need to talk because it means you’re essentially working for free. And we BOTH know you did not go into business to make $0. Every time you send an invoice after you complete client work, you run the risk of leaving so much money on the table. Here’s what I suggest instead!

Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by client deadlines? When you see a task come in, does it immediately send you into a stressed-out frenzy? That’s no way for an entrepreneur to feel in your OWN business. If you're wondering how to stop feeling overwhelmed by client deadlines and feel more in flow with your work, read on! 

We are beyond blessed here at AK/VA to work with incredible, talented, and wildly successful clients who are making an impact on the world each and every day. After working with many business owners, we know what works and what doesn’t work in the online space. Read on to learn how to land these types of clients and what the 5 habits of our most successful clients are so you can implement these habits, too!

Converting clients into paying customers is not just about how great your consultation call process is or how amazing you are at pitching yourself. The key to landing more clients is mastering the art of the follow up. Read on to learn why the funds are truly in the follow-up and how to create a follow-up system that converts. 

Every year, I like to spend some time reflecting on the successes, wins (both big and small), challenges, and lessons learned throughout the previous year and create a "What's In / Out List" for the new year! This not only helps me learn from, grow, and process the experiences from the past year, but it helps me stay focused and intentional heading into the new year. So without further ado, my 2023 IN / OUT list is here, and I'm not holding a damn thing back!