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There are very few Virtual Assistants that I have met that don’t like to learn.
In fact, it can be one of our biggest downfalls as business owners - we get distracted by all the new shiny stuff that comes along that we want to learn.
So I thought in today’s episode I’d talk about learning - and how to do it well. while you are running your VA business.
We know that the VA industry is growing at a rapid pace, and has been for many years.
There are so many tools and apps and programs and platforms out there that helps us work better with our clients.
It’s awesome, but if you don’t keep on top of what’s going on in our online world, you could quickly find yourself behind others.
I don’t probably have to tell you to learn … like I said, so many VAs I know love to learn.
But it is important to be able to learn the right things at the time. That’s what we’ll cover in today’s episode.
If you need help figuring out how to find training or budget for it, or implement it, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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When I first decided to do a podcast for you (and for me, truthfully!), I did a lot of research. I knew what kind of content I wanted to provide, but was that something you would tune in to hear every week?
That’s what I needed to know.
After doing 100 episodes, I can honestly say that yes it is something you enjoy. I appreciate every single one of you, and the time you take to learn from me.
And with that I want to actually start this episode by referring to our quote:
It’s from Albert Einstein and the reason I chose it is that a) it talks about education which is what I try to provide you with every day, and b) it showcases what I think is so important about learning.
It’s not the facts you learn, but realizing that you are capable of anything - when you just think, and ask the right questions, and then take the right action.
Training of the mind to think - when we learn to do that, we carve the right path. We focus on the right things. We make better decisions. We communicate better with the people around us.
Sound familiar? It’s kind of all the stuff I teach you in this podcast. And in my business.
So many VAs I know are voracious learners, and that’s a good thing. In the ever-changing online world we need to be able to learn and adapt what we do, how we do it.
We need to be willing to stay on top of trends so we don’t get left behind the others that do.
We need to be able to help others do the same. There is always another new platform or app coming along that can change what we do and how we do it.
The key is to monitor those things and learn only what you need to learn right now - so you can implement it.
Are you implementing what you learn in this podcast each week?
I know the topics are different every week, but if you can take just one thing from each podcast episode that you can implement into your business right away, then you have learned - and you have trained your mind to think.
Look at that!
So today I want to showcase my top 10 episodes of the podcast so far, as a continuation of my reaching 100 episodes last week.
I’ll share the podcast title and some info about it.
If you did listen to it, what did you implement from it?
If you didn’t, be sure to tune in and make some notes so you can uplevel your business one step at at time.
You can find links to all of the top 10 episodes in my blog:
https://www.yourvamentor.com/blog/2024/05/podcast-my-top-10-podcast-episodes-for-you-to-check-out/
If you need help doing one thing, or many things, better in your VA business, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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First things first, yes, today’s episode is my 100th episode of The Ridiculously Good VA Show and I’m thrilled to be marking this milestone with you.
When I decided to do the podcast back in 2022, I did it so that I would have a central hub of content for my audience of VAs just like you.
I found that I was creating content in about 5 different places and it was hard to keep up, and keep it all fresh and unique.
The podcast serves as a way to share my expertise with you wherever you are, and you can listen to it anywhere you like - on my website or blog, on your favourite podcast service, or on Youtube. It’s not a video podcast, just audio, but I appreciate all of my new Youtube followers and listeners!
I love to do it every week, and I love to hear that you are enjoying it and getting good information from it.
There are very few VAs that I speak with in my cut to the chase calls, or via DM, who have not heard of my podcast, and that’s exactly what I was hoping for.
So, happy 100th anniversary to me - thank YOU for being here - let’s keep it going!
Today I want to talk about mastering communication in your business.
Communication is something that I have worked very hard on over the last 25+ years and it’s something that I find myself teaching often, and that’s why I chose it as the topic for this special podcast episode.
Some of the things I’ll talk about today you can also use in your personal life.
But for sure, if you can get better at communication in your business, you will soar high above a lot of other VAs who just aren’t doing it well.
Today we’ll talk about why it’s so important to communicate well - what it impacts in your business (and your client’s business), and some tips to help you do it better if you are challenged by it.
If you need help mastering your communication, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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So today we are talking about the very common question ... how to bill your Virtual Assistant clients.
There is a misconception that billing by the package is better and smarter.
But that's not always the case.
Why do VAs want to charge by package? The main reason is they want to stop tracking their time.
But you still need to track your time with packages!
Well, in a manner of speaking anyway.
Which is better, charging by the hour or by the package?
The answer can be … either … it really depends on what services you offer and what kinds of clients you work with, and how you want to work.
In this episode, we'll talk about what the differences are between the two strategies, what you need to do for each, why you might choose one over the other, what your clients need to know, and more.
If you need help creating your billable rate or packages, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Resources:
Here is the other podcast episode I mentioned this week.
If you need more help with estimating the time it takes to do your client's work and how to work with their budget to help them get things done, tune in to this episode:
Estimate VA Client Work Needs and Work Within Their Budget
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Before a Virtual Assistant client signs on the dotted line, they may ask you for some kind of proof that you can, in fact, do what you say you can do.
I have talked to lots of VAs who seem to get offended by this.
Often because the request comes in the form of asking for references or for a resume.
They stick their nose up and say they don't want to do those things because they are not an employee.
I talked in last episode about what exactly we are asking of our clients when we ask them to invest in our services.
The monetary exchange can be substantial. Never, ever take that for granted.
They are paying you a lot of money to help them. We need to always recognize that.
And sometimes they aren't quite confident that we are the right ones for the work.
Whether a client is paying you $500, $1000 or more every month, multiply that by 12 to get a sense of their financial commitment to you.
They need to feel like they are making the right decision, and if that hasn't come from your discovery call then they are well within their rights to ask you for more 'stuff' to back up your claims that you can do what you say can do.
Or, in some cases, they might ask for proof before they even talk to you. like in a job posting.
First things first, relax. Don't get offended. It's okay!
Let's talk about the kinds of things clients might ask for and how to handle them!
If you need help showcasing your expertise and your VA business, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Learning to do marketing is one of the most important skills you can master with your Virtual Assistant business.
But sometimes we get overwhelmed by what we should be doing to get the word out about our business.
Let's talk about it.
What does marketing mean to you?
To me, when I was starting out, it meant advertising. Promotions. Getting customers.
Marketing is not selling, although it does produce that outcome when done well.
Marketing is not advertising what you do, not really anyway.
Marketing is about creating a system that works to do that. for you to get the word out about your VA business to people who need your help.
There are a lot of keys to good marketing but I want to focus on three today.
If you can master the basics, you can get eyes on your business easily.
If you need help figuring out how to market your VA business easily and effectively, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Starting a VA business is pretty simple.
It’s a service business, so there isn’t a lot of startup cost involved - I always say if you have a contract and a way for your clients to pay you, you can start taking on clients.
Of course there is more to it than that, but essentially that’s all you need.
So many women get stuck on allllll the details and never get started.
But if you have admin experience, you can say yes to a client today. You are ready.
Today, though, I want to help you get set up the right way - with the right plan.
In this episode, we'll talk about the five pillars I think you need to get in place to start your VA business the right way.
If you need help making your ideas happen - and getting your virtual assistant business started right now, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Finding high paying clients.
It’s what we all dream of when we think about starting our Virtual Assistant business.
I know I did, when I first got started.
You probably did too.
We have these dreams of getting paid well, doing things we love, being in charge of our own schedule, being there for whatever our family needs.
So we start our VA business.
Then the other shoe drops.
It’s harder than we thought.
We face a growing lack of confidence as we realize we don’t know everything, and things aren’t so easy.
I’ve been there.
If you’re there too, I want to help you get out of it.
I promise you can!
If you need help creating that business for yourself, get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, through group coaching, or private and self study trainings. es for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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If you can find one client you can find many clients.
It’s a fact.
Once you figure out how to get one client for your VA business, you can get as many as you like.
And yet, the one thing that many Virtual Assistants fail to do is to learn how to get that ONE client.
They fail to focus on what it takes to get a client, relying instead on luck.
You can’t build a business with luck. Well you can, but you can’t do it proactively.
Today we will talk about how to get just one client in a week.
If you are ready to get some help getting a strategy in place to find VA clients, that’s where I come in. I am here for one reason - to help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving through private coaching, group coaching, and live and self study trainings. If you want to talk about how we can work together, let’s connect on a Cut to the Chase call. You can book yours at YourVAMentor.com/chase
Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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I get so many questions from Virtual Assistants about how to help our clients find us and notice us.
The idea with marketing your VA business is to get noticed - get visibility.
Yes it’s about getting clients but what we really need to do is to get ourselves and what we do to help our clients ‘out there’.
Getting clients usually comes from having a conversation with someone who has heard about us.
Marketing is the act of getting them to hear about us.
So what I want to talk about today is how to stand out - to get noticed, ahead of other VAs.
In this episode, we cover five simple changes you can make to how you do things that will make a big difference in how your clients see you, find you, and trust you to work with them.
If you are ready to implement some simple changes to your VA business that will make a serious change to your income, that’s where I come in. I am here for one reason - to help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving through private coaching, group coaching, and live and self study trainings. If you want to talk about how we can work together, let’s connect on a Cut to the Chase call. You can book yours at YourVAMentor.com/chase
Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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So many Virtual Assistants make business too hard.
We start by thinking we have to be someone else - a business person.
Someone who speaks a certain way, who learns certain things, who does certain things.
But I remind VAs every day that we are service business professionals.
And that means that our product is ourselves.
Us. So why would we need to be anything other than ourselves?
First of all, it’s hard to try to be someone else. It’s often not even natural.
And second, it can make it really hard to build our confidence - and make decisions. How can we know for sure that something is right for us if we are trying to make a decision to fit someone else?
That’s why today I want to shift your mindset a little bit - maybe a lot - and talk about how to take business lessons from life.
Real life.
Things we do every day.
Why?
Because when you realize that you are perfectly capable of being a business person because you do it every day in other places in your life, you will find that YOU is enough for your clients.
I've got a few tips for you today to help you understand just how much you already know and how amazing you already are at business.
The proof is the things you do in your everyday life. Let's go!
If you are ready to take a step forward (or many steps forward, actually!), that’s where I come in. I am here for one reason - to help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving through private coaching, group coaching, and live and self study trainings. If you want to talk about how we can work together, let’s connect on a Cut to the Chase call. You can book yours at YourVAMentor.com/chase
Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to shift your mindset get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Finding Virtual Assistant clients online is not hard. In fact, it’s very simple.
If you are struggling to find VA clients online, then you are probably missing one or more important pieces of the puzzle.
Today I want to talk about some simple things that you can do to find your best clients online.
Everyone will tell you that the demand for VAs is increasing - they are right. Since the pandemic, the word of virtual working, or remote working if you prefer that term, has really boomed.
It seems that more and more workers want to dictate their own terms - and some of them are able to do that, working from home in a hybrid schedule, etc.
Enter VA businesses - we get to work remotely. And we get to set all of our own boundaries and rules up.
It’s the best of both worlds.
Except that one thing … the customers.
When we are working remotely, we have a job. A steady paycheque. A boss. An endless list of tasks that are tied to our job.
So while they want our lifestyle, we want their steady work without all the fuss.
Getting clients who will pay us to do their work can be challenging.
But I really think that a lot of VAs make the client acquisition process much more difficult than it needs to be.
It’s quite simple to get great clients.
It may not be easy every day, but it’s much easier than you think.
I have 5 simple tips for you today that will help you put yourself out there and get great clients that will value you and pay you well- and that’s really all we want, isn’t it?
If you are ready to get some help to start your VA business, that’s where I come in. I am here for one reason - to help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving through private coaching, group coaching, and live and self study trainings. If you want to talk about how we can work together, let’s connect on a Cut to the Chase call. You can book yours at YourVAMentor.com/chase
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I tell you all the time that time is money for Virtual Assistants.
Literally time is money. Your time. Your client’s money.
So everything you do - and how you do it - is costing the client a certain amount of money.
And, you are also doing a lot of things. Possibly for a lot of clients
Doing a lot of things at once for a lot of different people means that we can often get overwhelmed. Or busy.
So many times people will ask me how my business is doing, and then they say ‘busy, eh’? I say oh yes, ‘busy’.
We have created a world where busy sounds good.
At the minimum, busy means good - people are hiring us, they are working with us. That’s good!
So yes, busy can be good. It has good connotations, anyway.
But if WE feel busy, that sometimes isn’t so great.
Busy also denotes a state of having too much to do, or at least that seems to be the word we use to describe being as such.
And that’s when we want to make sure we are making changes to how we work to handle that better.
Productivity!
Being productive or working productively takes these five things:
prioritizing your tasks effectively managing time well automating what you can using technology where possible self-care and boundariesAnd these are the things I want to talk about in today’s episode.
If you are ready to get some help to manage your time and your workload better in your VA business, that’s where I come in. I am here for one reason - to help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving through private coaching, group coaching, and live and self study trainings. If you want to talk about how we can work together, let’s connect on a Cut to the Chase call. You can book yours at YourVAMentor.com/15-min
Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
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There are a lot of questions I answer on a regular basis - over and over and over again. So hopefully this episode will serve as an FAQ for those of you who are just starting to look at the VA industry as an option for you.
Tune in to hear the answers to these 20 questions:
Can I really make a living as a VA?
How much money does a VA make?
What skills do I need to become a successful virtual assistant?
How can I find clients for my virtual assistant business?
What kinds of clients needs VAs?
What tools and software do I need to run a virtual assistant business?
How much should I charge for my virtual assistant services?
Do I need any specific certifications or training to become a virtual assistant?
How do I set up my home office for maximum productivity as a virtual assistant?
What are some common tasks that virtual assistants typically handle for clients?
Should I offer a discount to clients when I am just starting out?
How can I effectively market my virtual assistant services to potential clients?
How do I manage my time effectively while juggling multiple clients as a virtual assistant?
What are some strategies for building long-term relationships with clients as a virtual assistant?
How do I handle billing and invoicing for my virtual assistant services?
What are the biggest challenges I might face when starting a virtual assistant business, and how can I overcome them?
Are there any legal considerations I need to be aware of when starting a virtual assistant business?
How can I stay organized and keep track of tasks and deadlines as a virtual assistant?
How do I stay updated on industry trends and developments as a virtual assistant?
What resources are available for ongoing learning and professional development in the field of virtual assistance?If you are ready to get some help to start your VA business, that’s where I come in. I am here for one reason - to help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving through private coaching, group coaching, and live and self study trainings. If you want to talk about how we can work together, let’s connect on a Cut to the Chase call. You can book yours at YourVAMentor.com/chase
Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Welcome back to another episode from my VA Snapshot series of The Ridiculously Good VA Show, where we talk about the specific services that Virtual Assistants can offer different target markets.
When you choose a target market, you learn about what they do in their business - how they find their clients, how they work with their clients, and what kinds of things they need help with in their business. After learning the ins and outs of what they do, you can speak very clearly sbout how your services will support them.
Why? Because you know how their business runs and what is important to them to keep it running smoothly and growing - and you know precisely the services you can offer them. Lots of them. That’s the key to working with a target market. That you find large groups of clients that all need the same services - and then you can get clients easily.
I am Tracey DAviero, Virtual Assistant Coach and Trainer and in this series, we are will dive into 25 or 30 different industries and professions that use Virtual Assistants, and I’ll share what kinds of tasks you can do for them.
Then you can decide who you want to work with, and start connecting with them!
In this episode we are talking about services for Business Coaches.
If you are stuck and need help creating a service package for Business Coaches, I invite you to sure to book your complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me so we can talk about the ways I can help you do that. Book your call at Yourvamentor.com/15-min
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In this episode we talk about the various phases of being a VA. From the research phase to working with clients, you will probably find yourself in one of these phases. It's a pretty simple concept. No matter which phase you are in, you need to move forward so that you can succeed. If you need more clients, or more money, or if you need to be better organized, you'll need to make some changes, and this episode can help you identify what to do next.
Check out the episode transcript here:
https://www.yourvamentor.com/blog/2024/02/podcast-the-evolution-of-virtual-assistants-navigating-the-three-phases-of-success/
If you need help getting unstuck and moving forward, be sure to get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, or in The Virtual Circle, my monthly mastermind group, or in my Plan to Profit group coaching program, or you can enroll in some of my self study trainings. I have lots of options to move your forward. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me to discuss what might be the best option for you.
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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In this episode we talk about the challenges faced by Virtual Assistants (VAs) in balancing their work and personal lives. We emphasize the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to maintain the balance that we need. We talk about managing multiple clients, household responsibilities, and leveraging technology to streamline tasks. You'll get lots of tips on how to manage your communication, time management and more.
Check out the episode transcript here:
https://www.yourvamentor.com/blog/2024/02/podcast-balancing-act-your-va-business-and-home-harmony/
If you need help setting your priorities, and managing your time, and balancing your life you’re your VA business, be sure to get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, or in The Virtual Circle, my monthly mastermind group, or in my Plan to Profit group coaching program, or you can enroll in some of my self study trainings. I have lots of options to move your forward. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me to discuss what might be the best option for you.
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Today we are talking with VA Jacki Hollywood Brown, about how she got started as a VA, the services she offers her clients, and what business owners should know about working with a VA.
Jacki is an organization specialist who helps her clients by designing structures and procedures to help them improve their efficiency and productivity.
Tune in to learn about:
What expertise she brings to her clients How she went from military spouse to offering boutique VA services Why processes are essential in your business too (not just your clients) What you need to do to start getting your structure in place How you should be protecting your data from loss And a whole lot more!To get in touch with Jacki to discuss your support needs, connect with her here:
Website: https://productivelyorganized.com
About this episode:
LinkedIn: https://[https://linkedin.com/in/jackihollywoodbrown
or book a discovery call with her here:
https://productivelyorganized.com/contact/Jacki Hollywood Brown is a military spouse and professional organizer-turned Virtual Assistant, and she brings her outstanding organizational skills to her VA clients by offering boutique VA services. I spoke with Jacki about the importance of creating and updating procedures and processes in our business (and in our client's businesses). We also talked about what you should have in place to protect your business data, and so much more.
Enjoy!
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Today I want to talk about marketing your VA business. Specifically, about using Facebook to market it.
Quote: Giving a brand personality is what separates your brand from the status quo. - Pam Moore
Hey that quote doesn’t mention Facebook - I know, right? It’s because the vehicle you use to gain visibility doesn’t really matter - it’s about what you put out there. Here’s what I mean. Let’s go!
We talk a lot about getting more eyes on your VA business, in order to get clients.
And a lot of VAs that I know want to know what the formula is to get that visibility.
The interesting thing is that there is no formula. At least not one that works for everyone.
Service business like VA business are very unique.
It’s the first thing I tell Virtual Assistants who are looking for the pathway to success.
It’s not that there isn’t a framework you can follow, but because our businesses are service-based, it means that the client is, in fact, purchasing US.
And that means that the way we market ourselves can be quite different from someone else - even if the offer the same or similar services as we do.
We all have the same places to reach our clients - but the way we do it and what we put out there might be different from another VA.
So … let’s talk about why I picked the quote for today - it’s about personality. Your personality.
Whether you are an introvert, or an extrovert, your personality IS going to enter into your VA business.
It will come through in the way you present yourself, in the way you network, in the way your messaging comes across, in the way you communicate with people, and in the way you work with your clients.
Introverts and extroverts are not the only different kinds of VAs.
There are very organized VAs.
There are techy VAs.
There are detail oriented VAS.
There are research VAs.
There are task master VAs.
There are strategic VAs.
And as many VAs as there are, there are as many different clients out there.
With a service business, we need to have the right fit.
We need to attract the right clients.
And that’s where visibility comes into play.
Not only do we need to promote our business where our potential clients are hanging out (we tell you that all the time when we talk marketing), but we also need to be attractive to them so they will feel that we are the VA for them.
Okay so now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about how to get the visibility you need by using Facebook.
Building visibility takes time, so be patient and persistent in implementing these strategies. Get the basics in place, and then show up every day where your people are. Be yourself, and help them.
You are your business’s product. Put yourself out there and get clients!
If you need help setting up your marketing plan, be sure to get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, or in The Virtual Circle, my monthly mastermind group, or in my Plan to Profit group coaching program, or you can enroll in some of my self study trainings. I have lots of options to move your forward. Check them out in the show notes for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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Today I want to talk about rates. It’s a common topic of discussion with VAs at all levels of their business - and we all struggle with it at times.
Quote: Don't fall into the irresponsible trap of setting low prices. It will kill your business cold. Low prices attract cheap customers with luxurious demands. ― Mac Duke The Strategist
How awesome is that quote!? I love it - I think it’s so important to recognize that most of us set our rates too low - and when we do, we struggle with those who can ‘afford’ us. Let’s go!
We talk often of setting rates in our Virtual Assistant business.
I see lots of you posting questions about how to charge for this service or that service, and I always come in with the same advice.
Do the math for how much your services will be - don’t just pick a number out of thin air.
When you ask someone in a group how much you should charge for a particular task or service, you are picking a number out of thin air.
If your business is going to be successful, you need to make sure that what is coming in will cover what is going out, and then of course you need to leave room for some profit as well.
As a service based business owner, we can often make the mistake that what we charge is what we make - and then we don’t leave room for the things that we need to run our business well.
You don’t need to gauge customers, but you do need to run your business like a business.
So let’s talk about a few of the problems that VAs have with setting rates properly.
If you need help setting your rates properly for your VA business, be sure to get in touch with me. I’m here to help.
It’s the only reason I’m here at all, as you know. To help you become a ridiculously good VA.
I have helped hundreds of VAs who are stuck get moving. I'd love to do the same for you.
We can work together privately, or in The Virtual Circle, my monthly mastermind group, or in my Plan to Profit group coaching program, or you can enroll in some of my self study trainings. I have lots of options to move your forward. Check them out in the show notes for this episode. Thanks for tuning in this week! I’ll see you next time!
Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here.
The Virtual Circle (TVC) is a monthly mastermind group for Virtual Assistants just like you. We get together 3 times a month for group Zoom sessions to talk about what you are struggling with, working on, or celebrating. It's a close knit community of your VA colleagues that provides the best kind of support for your VA business. Learn more about TVC here.
My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here.
Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It’s literally all I’m here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.
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