Episodes
VA Stories- Reactive vs Proactive Clients
Throughout our many years of combined experience, we’ve learned a lot. In fact, every standard and boundary that we use to run our businesses today has been learned the hard way. In other words, we’ve struggled so that you do...
Depend on vs. Dependent on
What’s the difference between depending on a VA versus being dependent on a VA? When working with a VA, there has to be a balance between trusting them to meet your expectations and needing them in order for your business to ...
The Mindset Shift from Solo to Working with a VA
In this episode, we’re discussing the mental preparation required to work with a virtual assistant. It’s not just delegating tasks! There’s also a mindset shift that happens when you go from solo to team thinking. We'll discu...
Let’s Get Technical
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of technology, a topic we’ve touched on in previous episodes but never fully explored. When working with a virtual assistant, technology can feel overwhelming and confusing for man...
The Difference between the Types of VA Businesses
In past episodes, we’ve discussed the different kinds of support. In this episode, we’re focusing on the pros and cons of the different types of virtual assistant businesses: solopreneurs, teams, agencies, and online business...
Where to Find a Virtual Assistant
You’ve done all the hard work of figuring out what kind of virtual assistant you’re looking for and you have your plan in place, now you just have to find someone! Finding a VA is not as hard as it seems. There are virtual as...
Make the most out of working with your VA (Ways to Save)
Preparation goes a long way in setting up a good foundation for working with a virtual assistant. Communication, leveraging technology, batching work, limiting communication platforms, document workflows, and so many more fac...
Signs you may NOT be ready for a VA
A VA was never meant to be a low-cost alternative to hiring an employee, but many clients believe they will save money by going with a VA versus an employee. There are some instances where a VA is not the right solution for ...
A VA can be more than an Admin
Virtual Assistants come with a whole range of skills, some are easy to share on their services page while others are not quantifiable as VA work. Some examples we share are brainstorming, coaching, reiki, or tarot reading. Th...
Ask...Always Ask!
We’re back and so happy you’ve returned for Season Two! VAs learn something new every day and for every client. They may not always update their services page or share all the new skills they have learned. In this episode, we...