So you want to find clients? Cool. Just post on Instagram and wait for the DMs to roll in… right?

Yeah, no.

In this episode of OBM Unscripted, Layna Maye, Muneeba Brooks, and Christy Beard spill the real tea on what it actually takes to start building your client roster as an Online Business Manager. We’re talking rejection, trial and error, and all the mindset junk that shows up along the way. From figuring out your niche to just putting yourself out there (even when you feel totally unqualified), we unpack how each of us is working toward sustainable, aligned client work and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

✨ You’ll hear:

• What’s actually worked for each of us so far (and what definitely hasn’t)

• How to build trust without overselling

• Why authenticity beats algorithms

• The role referrals play and how we’re learning to earn them

No fluff. No pitch. Just honest stories from the messy middle of growing a service-based business.

Welcome to the very first episode of OBM Unscripted, where we’re throwing out the polished scripts and getting real about what it’s actually like to build a business behind the scenes.

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest success factors that rarely gets enough airtime: community.

Whether you're just starting out as an Online Business Manager or you’ve been in the game a while, the truth is—trying to do it alone will burn you out faster than a broken Zapier automation. We talk about how to find your people, the difference between supportive and performative communities, and what it really takes to feel connected when you're working solo from your kitchen table.

You’ll hear personal stories about cold DMs that turned into collaborative goldmines, why self-promotion is such an emotional landmine for OBMs and VAs, and how working from home has forced us to create structure and boundaries in new (and often hilarious) ways.

In this episode, we cover:
– The emotional and strategic importance of having a professional support system
– Why finding the right community matters more than joining every one
– How to evaluate if an online group is helping or draining you
– The tricky relationship between self-promotion and imposter syndrome
– How to create boundaries between your work and home life—without quitting either
– Why connection isn’t a luxury, it’s a business strategy

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, "Is it just me?"—it’s not. Hit play and join us as we unpack what it means to grow a business without feeling like you’re doing it in a vacuum.

New episodes weekly. Unfiltered. Unpolished. Unsurprisingly honest.

Meet your hosts: Layna Maye, Muneeba Brooks and Christy Beard; three Online Business Managers with different backgrounds and one shared mission: to pull back the curtain on what it actually means to run the show behind the scenes.

In this trailer, we’re laying the groundwork for OBM Unscripted: what to expect, why we’re here, and why this podcast isn’t your average highlight reel.

Spoiler: it’s real, it’s useful, and it’s definitely unscripted.