71. Pivoting with Power: Transforming Setbacks into Success in Your Virtual Assistant Business with Ellen Smith

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I'm welcoming back Ellen Smith for part two of our conversation. After sharing her incredible story of going from a $20/hour VA to running a 4K month business (with some twists and turns along the way!), we're diving into the nitty-gritty of navigating business pivots. We're getting real about the hard stuff – the self-doubt, the questioning, and the pressure that comes with making big shifts. Ellen's sharing her experiences and insights, and we're both getting honest about what it really takes to embrace the pivot process and come out stronger on the other side. This isn’t just relevant for Virtual Assistants, its helpful for entrepreneurs in general. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why it's so easy to make it mean something about you when your business isn't working, and how to shift that mindset. Why your strategy is the least important thing about you, and how to cultivate the grit, resilience, and leadership that will make you unstoppable. Why asking "why?" is the most powerful question you can ask when you're feeling unaligned. How to sit with uncomfortable feelings and resist the urge to sweep them under the rug. That it’s okay to make small or big shifts (and how to navigate that decision). How to use the phrase "or are you going through it"" to give yourself space to figure out what is to come. How to implement strategies to make the process easier like what is to come, and making it that it is OK. How the VA industry is one that you want to grow with, not against, and create something special from your life and skills. The Gap and The Gain and how training your brain can help you look for good and be more successful. How you should try to look for valuable team in your business, and where to find them. A story about making something of yourself and then finding your way to being the best of both worlds. Some people can be on the same track as you, and how that helps everything get better. This episode is for anyone going through a pivot in their business (or life!) and needs a dose of realness and encouragement. If you're questioning your path, feeling lost, or just need a reminder that you're not alone, tune in now!   Episode Outline: The Power of Resiliency: Keep Going Until You Find Your Strategy (00:00:00) Welcome Back Ellen Smith for Part Two! (00:01:30) The Things People Don't Say About Pivoting (00:01:51) Investing in Your Business: But What Happens When It Doesn't Work? (00:30:11) Why You Have to Sit With Uncomfortable Feelings (00:33:0) Don't Make Something Personal (00:19:19) Being a General to Work What is to Come (00:19:04) What is Your True Vision? (00:21:24) It will Always Come Together (00:22:37) The Hard, Truthful Path to Business (00:23:00) The Hard Question Is Coming, Be Aware (00:24:04) Reverse Engineer Time (00:25:00) Working, Loving, and Growing With a Team (00:25:27) The Book, 10X Can Do What! (00:27:23) Learn More About How Your Brain is a Muscle (00:28:52) The Importance of Community (00:31:17) All of this Doesn't Change You, or Does It? (00:32:07) Wrapping Up: Connect with Ellen and Share Your Thoughts (00:38:07)   Connect with Ellen: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevagrowthcoach/ Work with Ellen https://thesimplycollective.com Book a call with Ellen https://thesimplycollective.com/growth-accelerator-strategy-session   Ways to Work with Me:  Follow Me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/ Mom X VA Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva Immediate Access to The IT Factor https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/47tfmzrtwkww VA Leadership Academy https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/valeadershipacademy/ If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams