One year ago, just as COVID-19 was beginning to shake up the world as we knew it, Monique Gaffney was in the process of a shake-up of her own. Her business, which to that point had followed a spiritual and business coaching model, felt like it was no longer aligned with what her heart truly desired.
Monique knew that her purpose in life was to guide others toward finding their purpose, and not pursuing that left her feeling like she was missing out on fully serving to her highest level. She was finally ready to launch the hell out of her world-changing movement, and if she was going to beat the blah of her day-to-day, she realized a total overhaul was in order.
After undergoing a strategy consulting program and deeply reflecting on her personal path, Monique took stock of her skills and talents—she had nearly a decade of experience in network marketing under her belt and almost twice that in sales, business development, and leadership. She decided to combine her expertise in network marketing, her background in high-level sales, and her passion for healing and helping. In doing so, she discovered that she could empower other women in the network marketing industry to crush their goals by harnessing their powerful feminine energy.
She immediately got to work on developing what would become her new baby: FEMLM™—the only mobile app community for women in MLM who want to make a more purposeful influence, impact, and income with their direct sales business. However, as she worked, she quickly realized she needed help to make it all happen. More than that, she needed an even more precious resource—time. And as a super-dedicated wife and mom, Monique wasn’t sure where she was going to get more of that without a magic wand dropping on her doorstep. Until…
One of the things I am good at is recognizing that there are certain tasks I do not want to spend time on and will happily pay someone else to do. When I learned of Riah’s Virtual Assistant Matchmaking Service, the clouds parted and angels came together in a chorus singing “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan (cause my angels got flavor) and I was IN.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker…
After connecting with Linq, Monique was immediately impressed by how hands-off and personalized the process was. A brief consultation about everything—yes, everything— Monique was looking for in her dream candidate was all it took. Then, the Linq team got right to work reviewing resumes and screening applicants to hire a virtual assistant who Monique would not only love but could get the hyper-specific job done.
They filtered through HUNDREDS of applications, gathering only the best of the best according to my specifications. They performed first-round interviews, too! All while I was happily not even thinking about it and on my merry way doing the work I love. When they had the top three candidates, they sent me the first round of interview videos, and I chose two that I wanted to do a second interview with.
Too Much of a Good Thing? Never.
Once Monique had met with both of the Linq-recommended candidates she had selected, she found herself facing a dilemma. She couldn’t choose between the final two amazing women who each had all the right qualities to help take her business to the next level. Not content to let go of either of her perfect online assistant matches, Monique trusted her gut and hired them both. She knew she made the right decision and was over the moon with how seamless the entire process had been. Ultimately, one of the assistants, Syril, rose to the top as “the one” and her soul-sisstant and is happily still working with Monique today.
This service was everything and MORE than I could have dreamed of. It's equivalent to the Instacart, the Uber, the Netflix of finding a Virtual Assistant. I simply told Riah and her Team EXACTLY what I desired in my dream assistant (I mean, I got super specific because my work is super specific), from my salary budget to their demeanor and skills needed for the tasks I was requiring. I mean, if you only drink Coke, would you settle for Pepsi? Not me! And not Riah's Team!
A Tailor-Made Team
Though it was apparent right away that Syril was a perfect fit to work with Monique. The two were more similar than either of them initially knew. The COVID-19 pandemic had been the catalyst that caused both of them to take a long, hard look at what they needed out of their dream careers. When the pandemic threatened the health of the small business Syril owned with her husband, she quickly realized that signing on with Monique would allow her to earn even more than she had before while enabling her to spend time with her children.
Monique was my first client, and I didn’t expect that I would meet someone like her. I immediately felt aligned with her; we fit perfectly. I’ve been working with Monique for more than a year, and my skills as a VA improved a lot.
Even better? Just as it had been for Monique, the onboarding process was Santana-and-Rob-Thomas-Smooth for Syril, too. Despite her being located in the Philippines, the Linq team made it easy for Syril to feel crystal clear on the expectations and responsibilities—plus the many joys and perks—of her new role almost immediately.
I love how Linq Consulting helped define the scope of my job description for working with Monique. Because the tasks were clear, I could hop right in and meaningfully help her within the first few days of working together.
Now a talented Virtual Assistant and full-time stay-at-home mom, Syril couldn’t be happier with the positive life transformation Linq and Monique helped her achieve. To Syril, Monique isn’t just a boss, she’s a real friend who always has her back, even when things get busy.
Monique is a person who's very beautiful not only on the outside but also on the inside—you'll know it once you start working with her! I love how she values and appreciates not only my work but also me as a person. She always reminds me to take a break and have time with my family.
Full Speed Ahead
So, where are they now? Today, Monique is a sought-after growth mentor for women in MLM, whether they’re CEOs, top 1% leaders, or just getting started as business owners. With the help of her rockstar sidekick, Syril, and the rest of her team, Monique is boldly living her passion for enriching the lives of those in direct sales. She continues to set the industry ablaze with a clear vision and an open heart. As for FEMLM™? Well, this is only the beginning. As the company continues to grow, so too will Monique’s dream team of strong women.
I will be going back to Linq again as my team and business continue to grow, and HIGHLY recommend that any business owner who has never hired a VA before (or has not had success with a VA in the past) contacts Riah about this service. I pinky promise you'll find your Soulsisstant, too, and maybe your angels will sing you a song—if not, you can borrow mine.
To learn more about Monique or the badass FEMLM community, you can visit the FEMLM website at: https://www.femlm.com/.
As for you and your journey to badassery, are you ready to feel like THIS? Drop Linq a line, and let’s do it.