3 Things Every Client Who's Ready for an OBM Has in Common
Lately, I have been speaking with a few potential clients who are new to having a team. They may have a VA or be a full on soloprenuer, and are really looking for someone who can help carry the weight of their business with them.
And this question has come up a few times:
“How do I know if I’m actually ready for an OBM?”.
It’s a great question, definitely warranted, and it’s an important one. Because working with an Online Business Manager is about more than just delegation. It’s about partnership.
In my years of working behind the scenes in dozens of high-functioning, in flow and growing businesses, I’ve noticed that the clients who are truly ready for OBM support all share a few key things in common.
If you’re nodding along as you read, take it as your sign: you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
1. They Know Where They Want to Go… But Not How to Get There
Visionary CEOs are dreamers and builders. They hold big goals for their businesses, and they’re not afraid to dream about what’s next. But dreaming and doing are two different skill sets. And the doing can get messy, confusing, or seriously overwhelming.
That’s where an OBM comes in. I help translate vision into strategy and strategy into systems. You bring the big ideas. I’ll help you map the road and walk it.
Working with an OBM gives you permission to stay in your zone of genius while someone else turns that brilliance into action.
2. Their Business Is Running - But It Feels Messy
There’s revenue coming in. Clients are being served. The offers are working. But behind the scenes? It’s chaos.
And that’s OK for a little bit. Until it’s not. Things are slipping through the cracks. Tasks are scattered across too many platforms. There’s no rhythm, no consistency, no real structure.
And the worst part - you and your business can’t get into a groove. That flow that you dream of.
The truth is, your business doesn’t have to feel like that. An OBM brings the organization and systemization you’ve been craving.
When your back end is solid, your front end shines even brighter and you feel more grounded, confident, and clear.
3. They’re So Over Being The Person for Everything
This one hits home for so many. You’ve built your business from scratch. You’ve worn all the hats. You’ve done the things no one saw, stayed up late, carried it all. And it’s worked... up to a point.
And now you finally feel ready for support. Not someone who is a task-doer, someone who is a true strategic partner. Someone who cares about your business just like you do. Someone who gets you, and holds space for your vision for the business.
When we work together, I become the other “you”. I see things you might miss. I help you make decisions, build systems, manage projects, and keep things moving forward. Iit’s not all on you anymore.
Hiring an OBM isn’t just a business decision; it’s an act of leadership and care for yourself. It says:
“I’m no longer willing to carry this alone. I believe in my vision enough to get support to make it better.”
If you’re feeling the pull, I invite you to follow it.
Ready to see what this kind of support could look like for you?
Download your free copy of Your Playbook for an Online Business Manager and discover what’s truly possible when you stop doing it all alone.