The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant Show

Is it time for you to bring subcontractors in to your VA business? There is a right time , and there is a wrong time. And there is a right way to set yourself up for them, and a wrong way. Let's get started by talking about what leads up to you bringing in subcontractors. It's about your work load of course. the best time to bring in subs is when your business has gotten so busy that you need help...

Today we are going to talk about overthinking.  While thinking as a business owner is a good skill, doing too much of it can keep you stuck. Quote: Overthinking is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but doesn't get you anywhere. - Erma Bombeck Erma Bombeck always gave such solid advice, and I think this is an excellent analogy. It's time to go places! If you are someone who overth...

Do you get really stuck when it comes to marketing your Virtual Assistant business? If you do, it's perfectly normal. As admin professionals, most of us were never taught about marketing. So we kind of make things up as we go, or throw spaghetti at the wall and hope something sticks. I've been there, and I've done it all wrong. I still get it wrong sometimes! Let's talk about why that is. When we...

Today we are going to talk about your mindset. It's important to keep checking in on that all the time! Business is hard, and we need to master our mindset to go where we want to go. What you think you become. Buddha Buddha is smart. Buddha knows that you are responsible for your own happiness, success, and thoughts. Mindset is incredibly important to keep tabs on when you are a business owner.  T...

Today we are going to talk about productivity - how to get more done without sacrificing quality work or  excellence As virtual assistants, we talk a lot about productivity. Time is money when you provide a service like we do, and every minute counts. That doesn't mean that you have to work fast, or charge by the minute. What I'm talking about is increasing productivity - and that's different. We...

Today we are going to talk about marketing - in particular, inbound marketing - and how to do it well to get clients. Last episode we talked about outbound marketing (or reaching out to clients), so this week we will cover the other half of the essentials of marketing. First a quick recap: What is marketing? The act of putting your VA business in front of people Instead of thinking of it as advert...

The Essentials of Outbound Marketing: Reaching Out Today we are going to talk about marketing - in particular, outbound marketing - and how to do it well to get clients. What is marketing? The act of putting your VA business in front of people Instead of thinking of it as advertising and publicity, think more of it as visibility and sales/getting clients Focus on increasing your visibility so your...

Today we are going to talk about marketing and making a simple plan that works for you. And why that's probably not what you think it is.  First things first, what is marketing? Marketing is about creating digital communication that helps VA clients get to know you and move towards working with you, with a few steps in between. Why is marketing so hard? Because we were never taught how to do it. A...

Today we are going to talk about creating content that stands out - from your daily actions and interactions.  Quote: Social media is here. It's not going away; not a passing fad. Be where your customers are: social media. - Lori Ruff So everything is content. What do I mean by that? Well, a lot of VAs tell me that they don't know what to post about, so it mostly comes from that. And the fact that...

Today we are going to talk about how to take time off in your business.  Time off. Time to recharge your batteries, get some rest, get some personal time in, get some personal stuff done. For the purposes of this episode, I'm not talking about time off for kid's school or extracurricular activities, or for looking after aging parents appointments. I'm talking about YOU. In order for you to be a ri...

Today we are going to talk about self promotion and how it confuses and frustrates new VAs. What is self promotion? Basically it's showcasing yourself and your business to an audience of people in a group somewhere. When that forum or group is owned by someone else, self promotion is often a rule not to be broken, without facing consequences. That's why it's so frowned upon when you show up and st...

There are many things that our clients deal with in their businesses, and many of them are the main reason that they hire us as VAs to work with them. Today I want to talk about these things as struggles that they face - because that's really what they are. What moves a client into making the decision to invest in a VA? Sometimes they are excited to move into a new direction, and we'll talk about...

Today we are going to talk about how to use LinkedIn smarter, so you can market yourself properly and yes, get clients. Where are you looking for clients? A lot of VAs tell me that they are looking for clients on social media. If that's you, how's it working for you? When we are trying to grow our business, we have to go to the right places, talk to the right people, and say the right things. That...

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Are you an introvert? So many Virtual Assistants tell me they are. It's not a deficiency of any sort ha ha but it can make some things we do in business feel more challenging. Quote: l would admit I'm an introvert. I don't know why introverts have to apologize . Bill Gross There is nothing w...

When you are a ridiculously good Virtual Assistant, you strive to do better and to be better as often as you can.  In this episode we will talk about why habits can make or break the success you want to achieve - and how to break bad habits to create better ones.  If you haven't read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, you should. The habits we have and the things we naturally do each day can m...

In today's episode we are talking about what you can do for your clients that is in-demand - so that you can also be in demand as a VA. Ideally we want to have a few great clients to work with, and do what we love, and not really have to be looking for new clients every time we turn around. At least that's the way it was for me. I had a great group of clients who all needed specialty services, who...

Many of us are not just Virtual Assistants, but we are moms … wives/spouses … daughters … (insert your other roles here!). We want to be there for the family but still earn what we need – like Jack Welch says – you need to work efficiently and smartly to support the lifestyle you want. Working from home allows us many things: helps us lose the commute saves us money on lunches out reduces the need...

I have so many tips for you today on how to build your VA business so you will be around for many years to come. Let's get right to it – I hope you have a pen and some paper! Set your expectations – make sure you know what you want from your business – what do you want it to be able to do for you? how will you help your clients? how will that help their clients? and them? What is your vision from...

It is always so exciting to get a new Virtual Assistant connection or client. It is gut-wrenching to have them suddenly stop communicating with us. We feel personally insulted … but did you know it's not usually about us at all? First thing we need to do is take charge of what is happening in our business. Every facet of what we are doing – our processes, our people, our own skills (like communica...

Why is time management so important in your Virtual Assistant business? We all have a lot to do – no matter what stage of our business we are in. Starting out, we have a lot to learn. We have a lot of set up to do. Maybe we are also still working a job while we do that. What about managing family time around all the new stuff? Time management is something that is a good skill to perfect in general...

It is so common for Virtual Assistants to avoid or not focus on goal setting in their business – and then wonder why they are struggling. It's probably true for many types of businesses, but I think it's true for VAs because we are naturally the behind the scenes people – often shy or introverted, focused more on just operating a little business instead of trying to attain success. Goal setting is...

Do you really need a business plan for your Virtual Assistant business? Short answer, yes. To succeed in your business, you have to have a plan. And it starts with a business plan I teach a Virtual Assistants to create a simple business plan – one that contains only what you need to get your business off the ground – essentially it is used to make sure that you have made all the decisions necessar...

Being a Virtual Assistant is much more than doing the tasks your clients need. Great VAs help the client feel more supported, but also help you get more done, make more money, and become more in demand. In this episode, I'll share 10 qualities that make a Ridiculously Good VA. Making clients feel more supported can not be understated. They need help because the tasks we do for them are not in thei...

In virtual work, communication is essential to get right, and it can take practice. We do not usually have the luxury of having conversations all day long like in an office setting, so we need to use the methods that we have to facilitate communication. Bad communication can make or break relationships and in business, even moreso. It can result in wasted time, unnecessary back and forth, misunder...