The Business Of Being A Virtual Assistant

In this week's episode, we continue with part two. We all have an origin story and yours is just as important as anyone else's. It's good to see how everything you've gone through professionally contributes to where you are today. It gets woven into the fabric of where you are today. Let's dive in!

In this week's episode we start a three part series on being qualified. There are many instances along your business journey where you may find yourself questioning your capability and being good enough. I'm going to let you know ahead of the episode, you are qualified! Let's discuss it.

This week's episode is a bit morbid, however significant. It's something that will eventually happen, yet we don't talk about it nor prepare for it. What if we changed that and prepare now? Recently,   I had a conversation with someone who had a friend who's virtual assistant passed away. It got me thinking. And later, after all the morbid talk, we end on a positive and uplifting note. Let's get i...

In this week's episode, we discuss the follow up to normalizing the process and not perfection. I'm sharing what it was like emailing a list that's been dormant for at least a year if nor more. In my eyes, it was imperfect because of it sitting for so long, what would I say, how would people respond. Guess what? None of that mattered, I needed to get to emailing and just go, ready or not!! What ab...

In this week's episode, we discuss bowing down to client request because we are afraid to lose. How are you the business owner, if your clients are shaping and forming your business? Let's chat about it!

In this week's episode, we talk about failing. I know it's not a common topic, however if we recognize that failure is part of the journey to success, we'll embrace it. After listening to today's episode it is my hope that you'll enjoy failing and see it as an opportunity to learn and not a sign to quit. Let's talk about it!

Today's episode is all about making decision, specifically how to quickly move past decision limbo. Are you trying to decide right now what email marketing system to use, what payment system to use, what service to provide, what your prices should be, etc. I have three tips for you to get you past this and making a decision NOW! Let's dive in!!

In this week's episode I answer a commenter's question from YouTube about going full-time as a virtual assistant business owner. Everyone's situation varies, however what I shared is helpful for anyone considering going full-time. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts. Let's dive in!

Today is my last day of doing a 14-day full body detox. The things I learned go right along with our virtual assistant businesses. The objective of this particular detox is to eliminate all of the toxins in your entire body and not just a select area. I could easily say, we need to detox in our business. This means get rid of what's not working for you such as services, clients, niches, etc. Howev...

In this week's episode I'm addressing something that has been touched on in the past, however not this extent or revelation. Let me tell you after this episode, you won't allow fear to get in your way anymore. Let's talk!    

This week, I'm sharing an interesting idea I saw online. I actually like it. My wheels are turning in regards to how I can utilize for my own virtual assistant business. What do you think? Let's discuss it!

In this week's episode, I'm ranting and discussing the importance of wanting to have a virtual assistant business beyond the money. If that's your only reason for wanting it, this business is not for you. Let's discuss it!

Remember in science you tested different things to make an experiment work. In this week's episode, I'm sharing how this same concept works for your virtual assistant business. Take the weight off of yourself. Enjoy the process of going and finding out what will work. Expect something to happen that you're able to learn from and build on when you do it again and again.  It's a science! No one told...

In this week's episode, I go over a few things we should be doing this last month of the year. It's going to help things run smoother in your business including your computer. I'm sure you'll be able to think of even more after going over this short list. Let's dive in!

Here's something you may not have thought about in your business planning. In life we know people come into our lives for a period of time, some leave and some stay. The same applies in your virtual assistant business. You will lose clients. It's almost like talking about death, no one wants to do it. It comes up when it actually happens. In reality, by that time it's too late. It's important to p...

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of your effort and not allowing perfectionism to stand in your way. Our industry is forever changing. Tools change, skills change, therefore we have to be flexible and move. Using our number one client in our laboratory allows us to be ready BEFORE clients ask for something. Let's discuss further…here we go!

If celebrating yourself is difficult, this is for you.   I'm consciously working to celebrate myself. If you learned somewhere along the way that celebrating prematurely is a bad thing, listen in. Let's discuss and work towards celebrating all wins SMALL and big!  

In this week's episode, I'm answering this question: what advice would you give other people who are thinking about making the same jump? It has been 14 years since I started working full-time in my virtual assistant business. Back in 2008, I had no idea what my business would turn into, however I knew I wanted it no matter what. After many highs and lows, I'm still enjoying the journey. Take list...

In this week's episode, we discuss thinker or doer virtual assistants. Is this a thing? How to know which one you are? What are clients expecting and how can you tell?   Glad you asked! Let's discuss it!

Our inner critic keeps us from a lot of things. Imagine God instructing you to do something and you start telling him all the reasons why you can't. Imagine telling this to the one who created you. The one who knows you more than you know yourself. It's crazy right!   If he called you, then he means you. It's your inner critic that's speaking out of turn. In this episode, I'm challenging you to se...

This week's episode is a part one. In it, I'm challenging you to take the plunge on something you know could work, but have talked yourself out of. I'm giving you the opportunity to conquer this together. Let's eliminate the excuses and go for it regardless of the outcome. Grab your life jacket, we're going in!

In this week's episode, I share a few issues going on behind the scenes. You'll also get a glimpse at how I process one of them and come to some resolution. The bottom line, you're not along in your journey. Let's discuss!

In this week's episode, we're talking about working with family and friends. You get to dive into my thoughts about it and the precautions I recommend when bringing family and friends into your business. It's a sticky situation when done prematurely or without discussion. Let's chat about it!

In this week's episode, I offer words of encouragement in your virtual assistant business during the recession. What is a recession? It occurs when there is a widespread drop in spending. Some are saying we're already in a recession, while others are saying we're headed into it. Either way, as a virtual assistant business owner, it's important we not panic, but stay focused on what's important to...

Are you internalizing the NOs? We need to talk. People are going to say NO, it's all about how you handle it. In this week's episode, we discuss combating rejection. I'm giving you the key that will change the NO for you from this episode forward. You're going to be so proud of how you handle, the next time you don't hear back after giving your rate or you hear back and they say it's not what they...