The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked
Episodes
A Day in the Life of an OBM with Rae Raczka (60 hour work weeks to balanced operations manager)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m sitting down with Rae Raczka, founder of The Ops Collective and Accredited Online Business Manager, to talk abo...
Set Clear Boundaries as an Online Business Manager
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re talking about a boundaries problem most Online Business Managers think they have… but actually don’t.What...
The Visibility Problem OBMs Don’t Want to Admit
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re talking about a visibility problem most Online Business Managers feel, but rarely say out loud.What happens w...
A Day in the Life of OBM Adriana Strama (From Overdelivering to Leading with Boundaries)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined by Adriana Strama, Accredited OBM and founder of her own growing OBM business. We’re diving into what ...
How to Breathe New Life Into Your OBM Business
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a version of burnout that many OBMs experience but rarely talk about.Your business technically works.You have clients.You know what you are d...
A Day in the Life of OBM Jackie Appleby (8+ Years in the Game, Still Evolving + Leading with Intention)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment in every OBM’s journey when what got you here won’t get you there. You’ve built strong systems, landed solid clients, and gro...
How to Build a Game-Changing OBM Business in 2026 (Without Burning Out)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment in every OBM’s journey when you look at your calendar, your inbox, your Slack notifications… and realize the business you built...
What I'd Do Differently If I Were Starting My OBM Business in 2026
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment in every service provider’s journey when you realize you’re doing everything you can… and still not getting the momentum you ...
A Day in the Life of OBM Adayah Balog (From Corporate → Overwhelmed VA → Intentional OBM Agency)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment in every service provider’s journey when the business starts growing faster than you can keep up with… and the weight of it bec...
A Day in the Life of OBM Milani Lau (Underpaid VA to Confident, Strategic OBM)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment in every service provider’s journey when the work you’re doing no longer matches the title you’ve been using.You’re being h...
A Day in the Life of OBM Amy Crowe (How she built a profitable and flexible business as a mom)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You started your business for freedom.Freedom to choose your clients, your schedule, and your lifestyle.But somewhere along the way, that freedom star...
That Imposter Feeling: How to Own Your OBM Expertise (Even When You Feel Like a Fraud)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re managing launches.You’re leading teams.You’re building the systems that make your clients’ businesses run like clockwork.And yet… you...
The Value-Based OBM: How to Price Your Services on Outcomes, Not Hours
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve just had an incredible discovery call with a potential client.You see their vision, you know exactly how you can help them, and your proposal...
How to be the Online Business Manager in Your Own Business
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You started your business for freedom.To work on your own terms, serve clients you love, and build something that actually lights you up.But somewhere...
When to Walk Away from a Client (And How to Do It Gracefully)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve put in the hours.You’ve delivered the work.But every interaction with that client leaves you drained.Here’s the truth: keeping every clie...
Stop Playing the VA Game: How to Step Into True OBM Leadership
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re answering emails.You’re checking tasks off the list.You’re keeping the wheels turning.But here’s the truth: if you’re still stuck in ...
The Confident Close: How to Turn Discovery Calls into Signed High-Ticket Clients
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve landed a discovery call with your dream client.You’re prepared, excited, and ready to show them the value you bring.But then… the call ta...
What to Do When Your Client Becomes a Bottleneck
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your systems are solid. Your team is prepped. The project plan is ready to roll.But then your client goes quiet. Approvals stall, decisions get delaye...
I Need an OBM for My Business: How to Stop Drowning and Start Scaling
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your business is growing, but so is the chaos behind the scenes.You’re juggling projects, contractors, and clients, while trying to keep everything ...
What High-Level Clients Actually Want from Their OBM
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been tweaking your offers, polishing your ClickUp boards, and obsessing over SOPs, convinced that this is what high-level clients want.But wh...
What's Your OBM Archetype?: How to Leverage Your Natural Strengths for a Thriving OBM Business
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel pressure to be the “unicorn” OBM, equally brilliant at tech integration, launch strategy, client care, financial forecasting, and...
The Real Reason You’re Capped at $5K Months as an Online Business Manager (And How to Break Through)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re booked out, delivering results, and working harder than ever… so why does your income keep stalling at $5K months?In this episode of “The...
From Task-Taker to Strategic Partner: How to Lead Proactive Client Meetings
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your client meetings should showcase your leadership—not just your note-taking skills.Join Sarah Noked in this episode of The OBM Show as she reveal...
A Day in the Life of OBM Andrea Ventim (From Burnout to Booked Out)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really look like to go from overworked and underfulfilled to confidently running a fully booked OBM business on your own terms?In this ep...
The Overlooked Superpower: How to Set and Enforce Boundaries to Scale Your OBM Business
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself answering client emails at 10 PM or easily saying "yes" to out-of-scope requests just to be helpful, only to feel drain...
A Day in the Life of OBM Desiree Silveira – Building a Business Around Her Values and Family
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really look like to build a successful OBM business around your values, lifestyle, and family?In this behind-the-scenes episode of The OB...
How to Shift the Power Dynamic in Client Relationships as an OBM
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You were hired to lead—but suddenly, you’re stuck waiting for approvals, tiptoeing around recommendations, and wondering why the “strategic part...
A Day in the Life of OBM Ada Wogu – From Copywriting VA to Fully Booked OBM
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to go from copywriting VA to confident OBM—tripling your revenue and landing your dream clients along the way?In this episode...
Building an OBM Business that Doesn’t Burn You Out
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if having a full client roster isn’t the dream? In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m unpacking the dark side of being booked up as an Online...
A Day in the Life of OBM Manu Loths: From Burnout to Building a Purpose-Led Agency
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you hit burnout after 30+ years in corporate leadership—and decide it’s time to build something of your own?In this episode of T...
You’re More Than Just Organized: The Real Value of Being an Online Business Manager
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if being “organized” was actually the least valuable part of your skill set?In this episode of The OBM Show, we’re digging into a major min...
A Day in the Life of OBM Tovi Vider – The Right Hand Behind OBM School’s Growth
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really look like to be the right-hand woman inside a growing, impact-driven online business?In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m joined...
How I'm Preparing My OBM Business for Summer (Without Burning It All Down)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to run a virtual business through the summer—without overcommitting, underdelivering, or burning out completely?In this epi...
A Day in the Life of OBM Muneeba Brooks - From Survival to Strategy
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really look like to build an OBM business in the middle of a life-changing moment—with no safety net and everything on the line?In this...
A Day in the Life of OBM Sam Roblett - From Education to Purpose-Driven Success
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a purpose-driven OBM business—from a pandemic pivot, with no roadmap, and a whole lot of courage?In this episode o...
From Corporate to Freelance – How to Transition Smoothly (Step-by-Step Guide)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to leave your 9–5 and build a freedom-based freelance business—without panicking, stalling, or burning bridges?In this ep...
A Day in the Life of OBM Gillian Edwards: From Layoff to Accredited Online Business Manager
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to go from corporate employment to OBM business ownership—and actually own your time, income, and expertise?In this episode...
The Exact Tech I’m Using Right Now as a Service-Based Professional
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in my OBM tech stack right now?In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through the exact tools I use ...
A Day in the Life of OBM LeAngela Aitken: From Corporate to Accredited
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to transition straight from a 15-year corporate career into building a purpose-driven OBM business—without any stops in bet...
A Day in the Life of Lindsay Connolly: From NYC Fashion Exec to $100/hr Remote OBM in Belgium
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The OBM Show (also available to watch on YouTube), I sit down with Accredited OBM Lindsay Connolly, a former NYC fashion executive ...
A Day in the Life of OBM Julie Calcote: From Corporate Chaos to Calm Behind the CEO
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to transition from a decade in the legal world to running a successful OBM agency—while raising a family and prioritizing y...
A Day in the Life of OBM Lenica Stephen: Project Manager Turned Accredited Pro
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to leave behind a 15-year corporate career and step into the freedom of online business? In this episode of The OBM Show (a...
A Day in the Life of OBM Ramona Hooper: From Freelance Hustle to Accredited Leadership
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a business—and a life—that puts your family first? Meet Ramona Hooper, an Accredited Online Business Manager fro...
The One Thing That Drives My OBM Journey (And Why It Matters for You)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that the secret to building a thriving OBM business isn’t about systems, sales, or strategy? That the one thing that truly determ...
How to Market Yourself as an OBM Without Feeling Salesy
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing yourself as an Online Business Manager (OBM) can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re worried about coming across as pushy or salesy. ...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Stepping Into Leadership as an OBM
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome is one of the biggest challenges Online Business Managers face when stepping into leadership. That nagging voice telling you, “You...
How to Confidently Price Your OBM Services (Without Second-Guessing Yourself)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to set your Online Business Management (OBM) rates with confidence? You’re not alone. Pricing can feel intimidating, but it’s one of th...
How to Transition from Virtual Assistant to Online Business Manager
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The transition from Virtual Assistant to Online Business Manager is more than just a job title change; it’s about shifting your mindset, leveling up...
A Day in the Life of OBM Nina Reich: From Team Player to Team Leader
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The OBM Show (also available as a video), I take you through a day with Nina Reich, where she shares her routines, strategies, and ...
Why Some Virtual Assistants Break Through—And Others Stay Stuck
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a VA wondering how to stand out, attract premium clients, and finally charge what you’re worth, the key isn’t working more hours or le...
A Day in the Life of OBM Sandy Lewis: From Corporate Admin to Contractor Team Leader
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to be an Online Business Manager? In this episode of The OBM Show (also available to watch on YouTube), I sit down with the am...
Confident OBM® Roundtable: Insider Tips and Strategies for Building a Thriving Business
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a thriving business as an Online Business Manager? In this special roundtable episode of The OBM Show, recorded live...
Starting Fresh in 2025: How I'd Launch an Online Business Manager Career Today
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So—you’re thinking about stepping into the world of Online Business Management? Whether you're ready to leave your 9-to-5, pivot from another...
Behind the Scenes of My OBM Journey: Lessons Learned and What I'd Do Differently
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to become an Online Business Manager—and build a business that supports the life you want to live? In th...
The Online Business Manager Show with Sarah Noked
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Online Business Manager Show, hosted by Sarah Noked—agency owner, OBM mentor, and founder of OBM School. This is the podcast where On...