Episode 20: Lucky Clover Solutions
Released on the 4th of July — America's 250th anniversary — this special episode of The Small Business Voice turns the mic on co-host Nicole Castillo, owner of Lucky Clover Solutions, a virtual assistant business serving small business owners across California and beyond. As Nicole prepares to leave for Texas, host Jeanette Forni digs into her entrepreneurial journey: how she identified her skills, connected with her first client through Gold Star Referral Clubs, and got her business up and running in under two weeks.
Nicole breaks down exactly what a virtual assistant does — from cold calling and appointment setting to administrative support and marketing tasks — and explains why hiring a VA can save business owners significant money compared to taking on a full-time employee. Jeanette shares her own perspective as an employer, illustrating how a virtual assistant fills the gaps without the overhead of payroll taxes, workers' comp, or benefits.
The conversation also touches on the bigger picture: the spirit of entrepreneurship that built America, Jeanette's own story immigrating from Sweden, and what it means to bet on yourself when a steady paycheck feels like the safer choice. A heartfelt and inspiring send-off for Nicole's final regular episode as co-host.
Guest/Co-host: Nicole Castillo, Lucky Clover Solutions
Contact: (209) 872-1095 | ncastillo@luckycloversolutions.com
Guest/Co-host: Nicole Castillo, Lucky Clover Solutions
Contact: (209) 872-1095 | ncastillo@luckycloversolutions.com