{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"58: OBM Success Story: Hear from those who have gone before you","description":" Join Leah Steinkirch and guest Natalie Shimerdla on the OBM Opportunity Podcast as they discuss Natalie's transition from a corporate career to becoming a successful Online Business Manager (OBM). &amp;nbsp; Natalie shares her unique trajectory, including the educational steps and personal experiences that guided her decision to pivot into OBM work, starting her business NGSD Services, and her approach to defining her niche. They explore her strategies for networking, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of community and mentorship. Natalie emphasizes the balance between professional and personal well-being and encourages listeners to embrace opportunities boldly. &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Introduction to the OBM Opportunity Podcast 00:46&amp;nbsp;Meet Natalie: An OBM Success Story 01:37&amp;nbsp;Natalie's Journey from Corporate to OBM 06:07&amp;nbsp;The Importance of Networking and Finding Your Niche 10:02&amp;nbsp;Balancing Personal and Professional Life 22:28&amp;nbsp;Natalie's Business Philosophy and Future Plans 29:54&amp;nbsp;Advice for Aspiring OBMs 35:35&amp;nbsp;Conclusion and Final Thoughts   &amp;nbsp;  Get more Prowess Project resources!&amp;nbsp; What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager  How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter   ","author_name":"OBM Opportunity","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/463887","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32244862\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/174930862"}