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Student Success Story: Jenny Weg


We’re back with another post in the Student Success Stories series!

Here at Horkey HandBook we love featuring people who took Gina’s 30 Days or Less courses and got down to business making their freelance dreams a reality. 

Each story is unique. That’s because they’re real journeys, and we’re all on a different path! 

We reached out to this week’s guest, Jenny Weg, after she posted a super encouraging update in our private Facebook group. Jenny has a day job, in addition to being a mom and a part-time virtual assistant. Oh, and she’s also working on the family farm!

How does Jenny do it? What motivates her? Let’s find out! Ready? 

Name: Jenny Weg
Website: www.jennyweg.com
Course enrollment date: June 23, 2017
Business launch date: July 3, 2017
Date hired by first client: July 14, 2017
Hours worked per week: 20
Average monthly income: $2,500
Top three services: Social media management, Email management, Newsletter creation

Hi, Jenny. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a midwestern wife, mom, and blogger. My husband and I have been married for two and a half years and we have a four-month old daughter, Addison. We are part of a family farm, and have a small herd of breeding cattle. We are very grounded in our faith and enjoy spending time together as a family, traveling whenever time allows and watching reruns of Friends.

Can you tell us about your business?

I am a virtual assistant for two online entrepreneurs and one online boutique. I offer social media management and email management for my clients.

How did you decide to start working online?

I decided to become a virtual assistant because I was looking for an additional stream of income that offered flexibility for my family. I also wanted to have the option to be a work-from-home mom someday.

And how long did it take you to earn your course investment back?

I made back the money in the first two weeks with my first client!

What was your biggest fear before you started your business?

My biggest fear was not being able to find clients. I had done some occasional freelance work in the past, but I hadn’t ever pursued having a full-time client roster.

What was the most challenging part about getting started?

The most challenging thing for me when I started was finding time to complete the course and then eventually finding time to work for my clients.

I still work full time outside of the home, and I have a daughter to take care of, as well as helping with our farming operation.

How did you overcome this challenge?

I had to prioritize my time. I started waking up a couple of hours earlier in the morning, fully using my lunch hour at work and skipping TV in the evenings. I also would put in at least an hour of work after my daughter went to bed in the evenings.

What has been your biggest success since you’ve started?

While taking the course, I set 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 month goals.

I have hit every benchmark that I have set so far, and I’m on track to continue hitting the benchmarks I’ve set in the future. Of those goals, the biggest one that I set was paying off all of our debt (excluding our mortgage, that’s next on the list!).

And last month, I submitted the final payment on our final student loan.

Can you tell us about your highest paying project?

I don’t work on a per project basis, but my highest paying client is $1,300 a month.

I’m currently working on daily/weekly tasks for my clients. This includes posting schedules, creating newsletters, replying to daily emails, and creating content for their platforms.

What are you looking forward to most over the next 12 months?

Over the next 12 months, I am looking forward to adding one or two more clients. We have also set a goal as a family to purchase a new vehicle this summer with cash, so I’m excited for that as well!

Thank you for taking the time to share you Success Story, Jenny!

Jenny is a 20-something farm wife, mommy, and virtual assistant. You can find her at JennyWeg.com, or connect with her on Facebook and Pinterest.

Gina Horkey

Gina Horkey

FOUNDER & CO-OWNER

Gina Horkey is a married, millennial mama from Minnesota. Additionally, she’s the founder of Horkey HandBook and loves helping others find or become a kickass virtual assistant. Gina’s background includes making a living as a professional writer, an online business marketing consultant and a decade of experience in the financial services industry.

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