The Christian Business Advantage

In today's episode I share with you a brief overview of Everything You Need to Build an Email List.  I say that this is an overview because I am hosting a FREE workshop in my private FB group on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 10 am with a deep dive into this topic. In the meantime you can download a couple free gifts to get you started thinking about building an email list those include: 20 Free...

In this episode you will learn about my latest changes. I am making a pivot in my business and I'm extremely excited about it. I hope you'll listen to this short episode so you can truly understand why I made this decision.  

In today's episode we talk about five ways you can leverage AI to automate your virtual assistant business processes.  

In today's episode we talk about the pros and cons of using AI in your virtual assistant business.  Obviously AI cannot and should not be used for every task. Find out today what some of those might be.  

In today's episode of the Virtual Assistant Advantage we talk about ways to use AI in your virtual assistant business.  I reference a Facebook live that I watched by Brian Dixon back a few months ago where he showed us to use Chat GPT to generate social media posts and then use Canva to automatically create the graphics .  It was brilliant.  I also talk about using the following programs for...

On today's episode we talk about a popular topic that everyone forgets has been around for much longer than we may realize.  New programs such as ChatGPT have been getting a great deal of attention lately and there is a lot of talk about how to properly use it in business.  Today I discuss what AI is, its history, programs such as ChatGPT and how I personally have used it thus far in my Virtu...

This is the 3rd most popular episode of the Virtual Assistant Advantage Podcast. In this episode we discuss the term "niche".  How do you say it?  What does it mean?  I share a variety of possible virtual assistant niches as well as how I determined my different niches during different seasons of my business. RELATED EPISODES: Choosing Your Virtual Assistant Niche & Services Qualitie...

This is the 2nd most popular episode of the Virtual Assistant Advantage podcast. In this episode, we are talking about time blocking versus scheduling.  What is time blocking?  What is scheduling?  Which one is right for you.  I share my newest time blocking method with you. RELATED EPISODES: Structuring and Scheduling a Day in the Life of a Virtual Assistant Choose Automation Wisely Balancing Wor...

This month I am doing something a little different and bringing back the MOST popular episodes of the podcast.  The podcast is almost 3 years old, so if you are a new listener you may not have heard these episodes. Today's episode is a really great one for newbies, however, if you are an established or struggling virtual assistant, don't leave me quite yet.  I believe that this episode w...

To finish up the series on Email Marketing we are talking about how to convert email subscribers to paying clients.  In this episode I mention the nurture sequence and its importance.  There is a training inside the Virtual Assistant Advantage Training Vault all about nurture sequences that includes a template and guide. You can find more about it here .  

In this week's episode we continue our series on email marketing by talking about why a virtual assistant needs to use email marketing.  

This week we are continuing talking about email marketing and how to set up an email list.  I walk you step by step through this process and even created a couple videos about how to use my top two favorite email service providers to do so.  Setting Up an Email List in ActiveCampaign Setting up an Email List in MailerLite 

Whether you're just starting out or have been doing it for a while, this is for you!  I will help you learn how to maximize your marketing efforts and make sure that every email you send is getting through to your customers. — It's your first time doing email marketing? No worries! Learn how to set up an email marketing campaign as I take you step-by-step to help you succeed. Email marke...

In today's episode we are finishing up our series on "Is Becoming a Virtual Assistant Right for You?" and answering the question, "What skills do you need to become a virtual assistant.  I mention in this episode that I had a series back in November about different virtual assistant niches and the skills necessary for them.  Here are a few of those episodes: Podcast VA Real Est...

In today's episode we are continuing our series on Is Becoming a Virtual Assistant Right for You by asking the question, "What is being a virtual assistant really like?"  I share some important areas of business that one would need to be aware of if they are going to pursue the career of becoming a virtual assistant. 

In this episode we talk about the importance of answering the question "Why do you want to become a virtual assistant?" when you are trying to determine if becoming a virtual assistant is right for you. I talk about a couple of the reasons why you might want to become a Virtual Assistant and then explain the importance of needing a really big "why".  

It's a new month and a new series here on the podcast.  We are answering a series of questions that help you to answer the question "Is becoming a virtual assistant right for you?"  Today's question is, "Do you want a business or a hobby?" Let's talk about it!  Also, I share with you that there are some tools that you might wish to invest in for your business. My...

In this episode I talk about how you can track your goals and the steps for staying accountable.  I also share my 2023 goals with you as well as if I met my 2022 goals. You might be surprised! Finally, I once again reference The 12 Week Year. Grab your copy here! 

In this episode of the podcast we talk about the Types of Goals to set in 3-5 specific areas of your life / business.  We also cover why you should set SMART goals. I mention the Goal Getter Jumpstart Kit as well that you can get for free here. 

In this episode, we will talk about some of the things that can help you to set and achieve your goals in 2023.  As mentioned in last week's episode I am referencing the book The 12 Week Year, by Brian P. Moran.  Also, I have a FREE gift for you this week my Goal Getter Jumpstart Kit that you can get at http://virtualassistantadvantage.com/kit 

In this episode, we are kicking off a new theme and talking about setting goals for the new year.  You might be surprised by the fact that I share that you should NOT set yearly goals.  However, I do give you a great alternative in this episode and invite you to my book club for December.  It is being held in my Virtual Assistant Advantage Free Facebook group .  You can purchase your copy of The 1...

In today's episode, I have a special guest, my bookkeeper Liz Rohler to help us understand more about the virtual assistant niche of bookkeeping.  Liz Rohler is a bookkeeper who has been in business for about the last 3 years after having worked in different aspects of bookkeeping for the last 15 years. After helping her husband for several years with his own books, she decided to start Simpl...

This week on the podcast we are talking about another possible virtual assistant niche.  The niche is one I have chosen to focus on, which is the niche of authors, speakers, and coaches.   I have been in this niche for at least 10 years and feel that it is a really profitable niche.  

In this week's podcast, I have another special guest, a real estate virtual assistant from Jamaica Brendalee Thomas.  She shares with us the important skills and traits that are needed as a real estate virtual assistant.  You will learn so much from her expertise.   Brendalee Thomas has over twenty-five (25) years of working in the accounting and administrative fields.  She is a member of the...

It's a new month and that means a new theme here at The Virtual Assistant Advantage.  This month I'm very excited about the new theme of Virtual Assistant Niches.  As a virtual assistant, I believe it is important to choose a niche or area of specialization to focus on that will set you apart from others.   Because I am a virtual assistant that specializes in authors, speakers, and coach...