Spilling the Tea on Business: A Mother-Daughter Chat
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink is joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Ava, for a lighthearted conversation about business! They discuss the inspiration behind Melissa's virtual assistant company, the services offered, and the evolution of her role over the years.
Tune in to hear their conversation, which also touches on hiring practices, experiences with team members and clients, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Melissa emphasizes the importance of impact in work and shares valuable lessons learned throughout her journey. You’ll gain a unique perspective of business through the eyes of a fifth grader!
Key Highlights:
Experience an insightful mother-daughter conversation about entrepreneurship that brings business insights down to earth. Ava brought the questions to this interview!
Discover how Melissa's business evolved from solo consulting to leading a thriving virtual team (and why that matters!)
Learn what really makes the perfect client relationship tick (hint: it's not just about the work).
Enjoy some sweet (and sometimes funny!) mother-daughter moments as they discuss what it's like to run a growing company.
Find out why making an impact - both for clients and team members - is at the heart of everything Melissa does.
Hear straight-talk advice about what makes team members succeed or struggle in the virtual assistant world.
Gain an understanding of how structured workdays and clear boundaries help create a thriving business. Even a 10-year-old gets it!
About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.
Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.
Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more!
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