Hey everyone, I know this is a bit of a longer read, so please grab a coffee and take a quick look—your feedback or advice might genuinely help me (and maybe someone else facing the same wall). Where I'm stuck right now: Over the last few weeks, I’ve been actively reaching out to small business owners, founders, and CEOs on LinkedIn (my linkedin now has crossed 4,600+ connections). But I keep hitting the same polite brick walls: - "We aren't profitable enough for this right now." - "I'm still handling operations myself." - "My systems are already fully automated." - "We already have someone handling this." Even when I try to be specific about what I do, something is still not clicking, and I'm trying to figure out what's missing. What I'm currently offering (My LinkedIn outreach pitch): After taking coaching on being specific, my intro message looks like this: "Hi [Name], with about ten years of operations and admin experience, I support business owners and executives with: - Executive support: inbox, calendar, meeting prep, and daily admin* - Documents: reports, presentations, forms, and trackers in Word, Excel, and Canva* - Client communication: first replies, inquiries, and follow-ups* - Social media: Facebook and Instagram posts, captions, and scheduling* - SOPs and data entry to keep everything running smoothly* I take the routine work off your plate so you can focus on what only you can do. If any of this would help, I’d be glad to have a quick chat 😊" The Dilemma & A Recent Breakthrough: I know I can handle all of the above effortlessly—in fact, I know I have the capacity for more than just basic admin. For instance, I recently built a complete executive travel itinerary and client onboarding form from scratch (shoutout to Erin for the amazing feedback on this!). (Side note: Before this practice assignment, I had zero background in travel planning and didn't think it fit my skill set, but my documentation and operations background translated into it instantly!)

Okay, let's be real. How many times have you typed out your rate, stared at it, deleted it, typed it again... and then closed the laptop and went to make a snack instead? Yeah. We've all been there. Here's the thing. Netflix doesn't send you a three-paragraph apology when its price goes up. It just goes, "Hey, your plan's going up. See ya." And THAT is the energy I want you to bring this week. So here's your challenge: ✅ Just starting out? Drop the hourly rate you've calculated (or the one you're working up to). ✅ Already have clients? Drop the rate you're moving to in January. (Yes, January. Right now is the smack dab perfect time to tell them.) Any currency works. Then add one sentence on how it felt to type it. Terrifying? Weirdly empowering? Both? All valid. House rules: no judging, lots of cheering. And if you're not sure your number is right, say so. Somebody in here has been exactly where you are. Bing, bang, boom. Let's see those numbers!

Tell me: what's one thing that went right this week? Don't tell me about the big stuff. The small stuff counts! Maybe you... ✅ Sent your first pitch ✅ Booked a discovery call ✅ Finished a lesson in Start Here ✅ Finally wrote down your rate ✅ Said no to scope creep Post your win below in one or two lines. If it feels tiny, even better; that's where momentum starts! I'll be reading every single one, and a few of them are getting a shout-out in our next live. And remember: YOU. GOT. THIS.

I am a Medical virtual assistant from Kenya with a background in healthcare. I niched down to Women's health but I'm finding it hard to land a first client. I post thrice a week on linkedin, I have warm leads who haven't converted yet. One of my prospects scheduled a call with me, it went well then silence. I followed up though she eventually replied that she had hired on site. Another one is very warm on comment section but gives a one word reply on DM, making it difficult proceeding with the conversation. Where could I be going wrong?

Today I worked 11 hours 30 minutes instead of my usual 10. Not because I had to, but because I wanted to finish something properly for a client. Freelancing is not always easy. Some days the work feels heavy, the applications feel endless, and progress feels slow. Earlier this evening, one of my clients sent me a message that truly touched me. He shared that he also started as a freelancer and fully understands the struggle. He reminded me that the hard moments are often just another upgrade for my life and skills. That message stayed with me. Many people we admire today also walked through seasons of struggle. Elon Musk slept in the office when Tesla and SpaceX were close to collapse. Oprah Winfrey was told she was not fit for television. Jack Ma was rejected from dozens of jobs before building Alibaba. Their stories prove that difficult seasons are often the foundation of something greater. If you are in a season where things feel hard right now, keep going. Consistency compounds. The extra hours, the rejected applications, the quiet efforts — they are all building something bigger than you can see today. One day at a time. One effort at a time. You will look back and be grateful you didn’t stop.