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Heyy Reader,
I've had a bit of a slow period in my business for the past few weeks. We had a few clients who for one reason or another needed to move on to the next chapter.
So, we've been busy cleaning up the business, revamping things, and trying to make everything better.
And that means realizing it's time to let go of some things.
Like old offers that no longer serve us.
But I wanted to give you one last chance to get this offer before it's gone: my Done-for-You Welcome Sequence.
Currently, it's $150 (one of my clients paid $650 for the exact same thing from someone else and ended up using mine), but I'm going to offer it to you today for $100.
$150.00
$100.00
Done-For-You Email Welcome Sequence
I will write 5 emails for you in a funnel-like sequence to grow your like, know, and trust factor and promote a paid... Read more
It's only going to be available for 1 more week, so make sure you take advantage now!
🤝 MINI EMAIL COPY AUDIT
FREE EMAIL COPY FEEDBACK
My colleague, Joanne Homestead of Desk Plant Creatives, is giving out free mini email copy audits right now.
It's a 15 min audit on Zoom where you can get Joanne's eyes on 1-3 emails and look at the metrics. She'll give you copy feedback either for the specific emails or for more of the general sequence to improve conversion (without sounding pushy or manipulative tactics).
This offer is best suited for those who have been in business at least 5 years.
When it's time to hire a virtual assistant, the easy part is knowing you need one. The hard part is knowing which tasks to hand off to make the biggest difference in your business and your time.
In this blog post, we guide you through discovering what to delegate to a VA and your next steps when you know what you're ready to hand off.
Check out the blog post now for guidance on what to delegate in your business!
Quick question - does tech ever make you want to pull your hair out? 😅 If so, you NEED to check out the Simple Tech Automation Summit. I’ll be sharing Simple Systems for Maximum Impact, plus you’ll hear from other industry experts on how to simplify and automate your business (without the stress). It’s happening soon, so don’t wait! Join us here → CLICK THIS
I’ve been invited to speak at the Simple Tech Automation Summit, and I’d love for you to join me! Over three days, you’ll learn from industry experts (including me!) on how to make tech work for you, not against you. If you want to spend less time troubleshooting your tech and more time growing your business, this event is for you.
Ever feel like tech is the one thing standing between you and scaling your business? I get it…which is exactly why I’m speaking at the Simple Tech Automation Summit! I’ll be sharing Simple Systems for Maximum Impact, plus you’ll hear from other experts on how to simplify, streamline and automate your business without the stress.
When it comes to tracking your time, I know a lot of business owners hate it and find it rather tedious.
I don't just keep my time to show clients how long I'm spending on tasks; I also keep my time so I know how long tasks are taking me.
It's important to know how long something takes, especially if it's a repetitive task you do often.
PRO TIP: A lot of the time clocks that I've worked with have extensions and apps that connect to other apps. Unfortunately, they are not very reliable and are pretty glitchy. Use them with caution.
If you're looking for a good time tracking app, my team and I use Clockify, but I also recommend Toggl and TimeCamp.
THE ONE HOUR WIN
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT--I MEAN, SEE
Pretty close to accurate depiction of my desk today.
Do I really need scientific proof to tell you that having a messy desks lowers your productivity? I mean, if you really want it, hit reply and I'll send you something, but I think we've all felt the effects.
Today's One Hour Win is to take a good look at your workspace and spend one hour cleaning it up.
If you're anything like me, that sounds like an absolute nightmare because your desk has been accumulating the things you and your kids didn't want to deal with for weeks.
Here's my pro tip: Don't force 1 hour all at once.
When I clean up my workspace, which I do a couple of times a month, I like to break it up into 15-minute intervals. I play 3-4 songs, set a timer on the Alexa, or watch a 30-minute episode of a show on Hulu and get to cleaning. When it's time for my break, I go outside, get a drink, use the bathroom, walk around, or whatever I need to do to clear my mind and breathe. Then I go right back at it.
You've got this, Reader!
DELEGATION INSPIRATION
EMAIL TRIAGE
Believe it or not, email triage is the first thing I recommend business owners delegate.
Why? It's easy and it makes a huge impact.
What is it?
Email triage is where you sort and prioritize emails.
Of course this requires a system, but it's very easy to set up and document. As soon as it's documented, you can delegate it to a virtual assistant.
Here's what your VA will do:
Identify emails in your inbox that are unimportant.
Delete or archive these emails.
Identify emails in your inbox which need immediate attention.
Determine a way to flag these and bring them to your attention. I use labels and multiple inboxes.
Identify emails that need read, but not immediate action.
This is the most simple version of inbox management. Depending on the VA and their understand of your business, they may also respond to certain emails on your behalf, or as themselves, often using pre-determined templates.
If you're looking to delegate, I highly recommend you start with inbox management and email triage.
TIME FOR WHAT YOU LOVE
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
I truly believe we become what we surround ourselves with.
If we want to be someone who embodies their true purpose, we have to surround ourselves with others who do just that.
Who inspires you?
Do you surround yourself with people who inspire you? Or people who steal your energy?
Take some time today to think about who makes you feel inspired and read something, watch something, or listen to something from them to get your inspiration going.
BOHANNON VIRTUAL SOLUTIONS RECOMMENDS
FROM MY DAUGHTER, ELLIOT
In case you didn't know, Moana 2 came out on Disney+ on last week.
Lucky for me, I have known this since early January because I have been asked about it every single day. Every. Single. Day.
We saw it in theaters for my son's birthday. It was good!
We've been hearing the songs from the sequel on Disney Pandora (I don't think that's the actual station's name, but we've been calling it that so long I don't know the name). They get excited every time. So you know what I've been up to this week!
Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out!
REMINDER:
This is your last chance to get my Done-for-You Welcome Sequence. I'm retiring this service in exactly 1 week! So make sure you get it today. FYI: This discount is only available to my email readers, I am not making it available anywhere else.
$150.00
$100.00
Done-For-You Email Welcome Sequence
I will write 5 emails for you in a funnel-like sequence to grow your like, know, and trust factor and promote a paid... Read more
Abigail, Chizoba, Katherine, and Lindsei are part of our VA team. They help with tasks that already have a procedure that they can follow. Their specialties include general admin, social media, blog writing, email writing, tech management, and MUCH more!
Business & Balance, by Sammy Bohannon, is your go-to newsletter for online business owners ready to reclaim control & grow their business in a way that's true to them and sustainable in the long run. Each week, you’ll get practical tips, time-saving tools, and strategies to streamline your services, grow your business, and create space for what truly matters. It’s all about working smarter, not harder, so you can build success and savor life. Plus, after you sign up, you have the chance to see Sammy's adorable dogs, Penelope and Willow. No, seriously. She made a whole page on her website for it.
