67 - Grow your Online Business
- Author
- Kari Lotzien
- Published
- Tue 02 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.betheanchor.ca/
In this episode, Kari shares a personal reflection on her own journey from traditional brick-and-mortar work to fully embracing the virtual business model. What started as a simple appreciation for cozy mornings and slippered workdays turns into a deep dive into the massive opportunities opening up for virtual business owners today.
She unpacks why more professionals are moving into online spaces and why many are never going back. Kari explores the trends, the research, and the mindset shifts that are redefining how we work, hire, and lead.
If you’re building a remote-first business or thinking about scaling your virtual team, this episode is filled with insights to guide you, and a few surprising stats that will open your eyes.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Kari’s personal shift away from traditional office life and why she’ll never go back
- How the pandemic pushed many into remote work, but pulled them into realizing its benefits
- The productivity and profitability perks of virtual business
- Real-world examples from Kari’s clients across industries: financial, tech, design, and more
- Data-backed research: why employees are seeking remote jobs and how smart businesses are listening
- Why big corporations are forcing a return to office and what they’re missing
- The leadership gap: why virtual businesses need stronger, more intentional leadership
- 3 practical tools for building and leading a high-performing virtual team
- A sneak peek into the Anchored Leadership Academy: Virtual Edition launching this fall
The way we work is changing and it's not slowing down anytime soon. Whether you’ve been running your business virtually for years or you're just starting to explore the shift, now is the time to lean into the opportunity that remote work offers. Profitability, flexibility, and productivity aren't just possible, they're thriving in the online space.
Take the Free Assessment here – Discover your leadership strengths and identify the gaps holding your team back. It takes less than 10 minutes and gives you immediate insight into what’s next.
Apply to the Anchored Leadership Academy – This fall, Kari is launching a specialized cohort designed exclusively for virtual business owners. If you're ready to grow your team, scale your services, and lead with confidence—this is for you.
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—start building a business that works for you—not just because of you.
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