Clarity Calling

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This below is something that I felt I had to “get out of me” tonight as I was deeply studying my own real feelings of comparison and envy for what I have witnessed with other writers here on Substack and other business owners that I thought not too unlike myself. I consider it to be a sort of encouraging and dramatic Pep-Talk or speech in prose that I’m reading to myself. And just maybe someone else could stand to read it to themselves as well.

You're tired of doctoring-up that half-developed, re-heated concept that you once saw another entrepreneur take off with... The same one that you can only manage to partially serve up cold and too late in a completely unappealing fashion. And you're absolutely exhausted from the effort required to once again arrive at disappointment, burnout, and an ever-growing frustration.

I, too, have contemplated dancing on social media reels to trend metrics upwards. I have performed the pale shadow of so many of my mentors' more successful productions.

Immediately drop all of the tactics that you brainstormed in that fever haze without a drop of strategy or deeper reasoning. Do you really need me to say that all this is just not for you?..

Must I tell you that your fits and starts are getting you not far in a most graceless manner?

I can only hope that you have ears to hear what it is you need to now, at the end of another day of being busy at your workstation, but not at all productive. You don't need to track your time to see that your pursuits aren't producing the level of success that you had visualized for this Quarter. Your miles have turned up no milestones, and you're wondering where you initially began to err and venture towards another difficult lesson in wages of inauthenticity.

Girl, stop.

You will never win by role-playing the game of someone else.

Who are you? She is your one character to assume. You've heard it said simply so many times before, but you still insist on overthinking that which requires no outside form of education. Wherever you go, there you are, so why are you uptaking the yoke of someone else?

Your business misses you. Greet your business newly, and impart your unfiltered wholeness right at that spot. Don't go curate a staged display of your sterilized tools and expect to restore an artwork already in circulation with them; we have all witnessed it before, and it is not flattering. Show yourself where you intend to show up in this world with your business. Because when you withold yourself from what you do, create, or are, you wound the thing that you labor to birth.

Facades can tarnish and turn to muddle what is there underneath to exhibit as your one lasting stronghold against the tall tower of false promises and lies that you rehearse for this world that will not love hearing them.

You alchemize silver and gold when you dare to temper your creation in the fires of who all you are as a being. And there is no substitute for handiwork so blatantly fine in quality. So, don't withdraw your hand in the building of your own business!

Now, show us all who's Boss.

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About

Clarity Calling is the podcast where Cheniece Patrick, a seasoned Online Business Manager (OBM), shares practical advice, real-life stories, and strategic insights for creative entrepreneurs and service providers. From streamlining business systems to finding balance between work and motherhood, Clarity Calling is your go-to resource for navigating the intersection of business, personal growth, and aligned living. Tune in for actionable tips, empowering conversations, and the inspiration you need to thrive both in business and life.

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Show Notes

Summary

Welcome back to ⁠Clarity Calling! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of running a service-based business—your client onboarding process. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, perfecting your onboarding experience can make all the difference between a successful, long-term client relationship and one that fizzles out early.

Key Points

Why Client Onboarding is Essential: Understand why your onboarding process is more than just logistics—it’s the key to building trust and setting the foundation for a positive client experience.

Step-by-Step Guide to Onboarding: I break down a simple, actionable onboarding process that includes everything from the initial welcome email to setting up your project management tools.

Tools & Systems You Need: Learn about the best tools that will help streamline and automate your client onboarding process, including ClickUp, Moxie, and more.

How to Set Clear Expectations: Discover the importance of setting clear goals, timelines, and communication methods with your clients to ensure a smooth workflow.

Resources Mentioned

*⁠ClickUp⁠: For project and task management.

*⁠Moxie⁠: For managing contracts, invoices, and automating parts of the onboarding process.

*⁠Google Drive⁠: For easy document sharing with clients.

Subscriber Resource Hub

Need help setting up your onboarding system? ⁠Let’s chat!

How to Connect

Subscribe to the Clarity Calling podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

Leave a comment and share your feedback—it's greatly appreciated!

Apply to be the next Featured Guest on the show, or nominate someone!

Connect with Cheniece at her homepage or on social media (@chenieceobm) and join The Clarity Call community.

About

Clarity Calling is the podcast where Cheniece Patrick, a seasoned Online Business Manager (OBM), shares practical advice, real-life stories, and strategic insights for creative entrepreneurs and service providers. From streamlining business systems to finding balance between work and motherhood, Clarity Calling is your go-to resource for navigating the intersection of business, personal growth, and aligned living. Tune in for actionable tips, empowering conversations, and the inspiration you need to thrive both in business and life.

Join The Clarity Call inbox publication for free!

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Show Notes

Summary

In this initial episode of Clarity Calling, Host Cheniece Patrick details to the listener her own personal journey of online entrepreneurship with the back story of the development of her Online Business Management consultancy business, Cheniece Patrick OBM.

Key Points

Cheniece’s foundational stages, skill building, and preparation

The early work Cheniece performed with her first 1-to-1 entrepreneur clients

How Cheniece continued to establish a professional presence for herself

Resources Mentioned

Stay tuned for future episodes where Cheniece will dive deeper into various topics such as wellbeing, work-life balance, self-care, productivity, and more.

Explore Cheniece's website (cheniece.com) for additional resources and information.

Conclusion

Thank you for tuning in to the inaugural episode of Clarity Calling. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join us on this journey of growth, learning, and transformation. Until next time, take care, and remember to live a life that brings you joy and fulfillment.

How to Connect

Subscribe to the Clarity Calling podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

Leave a comment and share your feedback—it's greatly appreciated!

Apply to be the next Featured Guest on the show, or nominate someone!

Connect with Cheniece at her homepage or on social media (@chenieceobm) and join The Clarity Call community.

About

Clarity Calling is the podcast where Cheniece Patrick, a seasoned Online Business Manager (OBM), shares practical advice, real-life stories, and strategic insights for creative entrepreneurs and service providers. From streamlining business systems to finding balance between work and motherhood, Clarity Calling is your go-to resource for navigating the intersection of business, personal growth, and aligned living. Tune in for actionable tips, empowering conversations, and the inspiration you need to thrive both in business and life.

Join The Clarity Call inbox publication for free!

Give your one-time support to The Clarity Call!

Thank you for listening to Clarity Calling. This episode is public so feel free to share it.

Show Notes

Summary

Welcome back to ⁠Clarity Calling! In this special episode, host Cheniece Patrick sits down with fellow Online Business Manager (OBM) and entrepreneur, Sammy Bohannon, to dive deep into what it takes to build, scale, and balance an OBM business in today’s online landscape.

Sammy shares her unique journey to becoming a successful OBM, the key strategies she’s used to scale her business, and how she manages to juggle both her professional and personal life with intention. Whether you're an aspiring OBM, a creative solopreneur, or simply interested in learning more about streamlining your business operations, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.

Tune in for an honest conversation about the challenges and rewards of running an OBM business, and walk away with practical tips on how to grow your business while keeping balance in your life.

Key Points

Sammy’s Journey to Becoming an OBM: How she transitioned into the role and her biggest learning moments along the way.

Work-Life Balance as an OBM: Tips for managing your business while keeping personal well-being a priority.

Advice for Aspiring OBMs: Sammy shares advice for those thinking of stepping into the OBM world and how to get started.

Resources Mentioned

Sammy Bohannon’s 56 Tasks to Delegate to a Virtual Assistant

My Subscriber Resource Hub

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

How to Connect

Sammy Bohannon:

Instagram: @bohannonvirtualsolutions

Website: Bohannon Virtual Solutions

Cheniece Patrick:

Subscribe to the Clarity Calling podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

Leave a comment and share your feedback—it's greatly appreciated!

Apply to be the next Featured Guest on the show, or nominate someone!

Connect with Cheniece at her homepage or on social media (@chenieceobm) and join The Clarity Call community.

About

Clarity Calling is the podcast where Cheniece Patrick, a seasoned Online Business Manager (OBM), shares practical advice, real-life stories, and strategic insights for creative entrepreneurs and service providers. From streamlining business systems to finding balance between work and motherhood, Clarity Calling is your go-to resource for navigating the intersection of business, personal growth, and aligned living. Tune in for actionable tips, empowering conversations, and the inspiration you need to thrive both in business and life.

Join The Clarity Call inbox publication for free!

Give your one-time support to The Clarity Call!