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What if you could make an extra $1,000 a month this summer while still showing up for pool days, camping trips, and all the things that matter most? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what it looks like to become a virtual assistant and earn real money working just 1-2 hours a day! In this episode, we're talking about: What a virtual assistant actually is (and what it's no...

Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to say out loud: you're scared to invest in yourself. And I get it, it can be a little nerve-racking, especially when you have never done it before. But what if I told you the real cost isn't the investment? It's staying exactly where you are. In this episode, we're flipping the script and I'm breaking down: Why hesitation aroun...

When Regan heard about Beginner to Booked VA®, she had just stepped back from her office manager job because the schedule and daycare costs just weren't adding up. Within weeks of finishing the program, she booked her first client. Less than a month later? She booked her second. Now she has four clients that she works with during her kids nap times. In this episode, we're talking about:...

What happens when you love your job but are craving more time freedom?  Well in this episode, I'm sitting down with Aly, a mom of three and full-time oncology nurse who started her virtual assistant business last summer after being inside Beginner to Booked VA® ! In just six months of working part-time (mostly after her kids go to bed), she's already making over $2,000/month and is on tr...

Think you need years of experience to become a virtual assistant? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 skills you already have that make you perfectly qualified to start a virtual assistant business in 2026, no matter if you are a teacher, work a corporate 9-5, are in healthcare, a SAHM, or anything in between! If you’ve ever asked: “Am I even qualified to be a VA?” “What skills do...

What if you could make an extra $3,000-$5,000 per month as a stay-at-home mom? Well the good news? You can — and on today's episode you are going to hear from someone who is! Robyn is a former special education teacher and mom of a toddler who went all in on her own virtual assistant business just last summer and in a very short amount of time has seen a lot of success because she stopped wai...

Want to start making money as a virtual assistant but don't know where to begin? Well you are in the right place AND doors are officially open for Beginner to Booked VA®! In this episode, I'm sharing all about why I created our signature program and how exactly it teaches you how to launch a profitable VA business from scratch. Plus, I give you all the details about what you will find in...

Ever wondered if you could really make money as a virtual assistant while being home with your kids? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I booked over $4,000 in monthly retainers within weeks (working just 2-4 hours a day during nap times and after bedtime), the simple text message that landed me my first clients, and even exactly what tasks I did for those first few...

In this end-of-year episode, I'm chatting with you about how 2025 went and also getting real about a decision I'm making to start off 2026 — taking a break from Instagram.  I'm opening up about ups and downs of 2025, the burnout I've been experiencing, and why I feel called to loosen my grip on the platform that's been so good to my business. Plus, I'm walking you thr...

A virtual assistant can be a huge asset to a business — but as a business owner, it's not as simple as "just hire a VA" when you start to get overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m calling out the bad advice that’s setting business owners up to fail (and straining client/VA relationships), how to know if you’re actually ready to delegate, and what things you need in place before you hire...

One of the most common questions I get from virtual assistants (aspiring or experienced ones!) is "Should I charge hourly, do packages, or something else entirely?!" In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 main pricing models AND when (and when not ) to use each one. If you’ve ever second-guessed your rates or felt awkward quoting your prices, this one’s for you. | LINKS | ✹ Get the Bla...

2026 is right around the corner , and if you're the kind of person who loves the energy of a fresh start (hi, same), this episode is your sign to start planning now so you’re not scrambling in January. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 (okay, 6 🤪) of my best tips to help you prep for a new year in business with intention and strategy. Whether 2025 went exactly the way you planned, or not at all...

When you hear “market your business,” do you think of nonstop content, algorithm-chasing, or burning out on trends? In this episode, we’re breaking down what modern marketing really is—and why most business owners are missing the mark. You’ll learn what’s no longer working in 2025/2026, what today’s smartest marketers are doing differently, and how to shift your strategy so people actually want to...

Have you ever wanted to just delete all your social media app and never look at your phone again? Well, that was me last month. 😅 And I actually did (for about two weeks) and now I am sharing what I learned and how I am stewarding my time (and technology) moving forward in this episode! | LINKS | ✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Join Beginner to Booked VA™ ! Doors open on Mo...

If I had to start over as a virtual assistant, this is exactly what I’d do first. In this episode, I’m walking you through the three steps I’d take today to build a profitable VA business from scratch — no guesswork, no Googling, no wasted time — and where to go next if you are ready to stop dragging your feet and get your business off the ground. | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE Discovery Your Money-Mak...

One of the main things I coach my 1:1 clients with is marketing and sales and if I had a dime for every time someone said “but I don’t want to be salesy” to me, I would probably be able to retire by now. 😜 Here’s the deal —I get it. No one wants to come off like a slimy car salesman and we aren’t going back to 2017/2018 where we are DMing all our friends from high school (been there, done that)....

You’ve likely heard me talk about how you can make an extra $500/month as a virtual assistant and how being a virtual assistant is the best side-hustle out there right now — but what if I told you that it is possible to replace your full-time as one, too? In this episode, I am diving into exactly what it looked like for me to not only become a VA but replace what I was making as a classroom teache...

You don’t need to be a tech genius, have a stacked resume, or know the Instagram algorithm to be a successful virtual assistant. 📣 In today's episode, I’m breaking down exactly what virtual assistants do, what clients are really looking for, and why you're actually more qualified than you think! 👀 | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE Discovery Your Money-Making Skillset Quiz ✹ Ready to start your...

What even is a virtual assistant—and how do you actually make money as one? In this episode, I’m breaking down what a virtual assistant is, why it's one of the best (read: the best 😉) side hustles or online businesses you can start, and how you can actually use the skills you already have to make money as a VA by booking clients! | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE Discovery Your Money-Making Skillset...

Coming at you with a little voice note-style episode today because sometimes you just need a bit of a pep talk. If you have been feeling like "man, that just didn't go the way I planned it to go" or you didn't see the results you wanted to see during a sale, launch or anything in between, this episode is for you! | LINKS| Join the Monetize Your Skills Challenge Join the Beginne...

In this episode, I’m diving into the transformation that was 2024!  From committing to mastering my sales skills (best decision ever!) to starting 2025 with a fresh mindset and a brand-new word of the year🫣, it’s been a ride.  I’m all about dreaming bigger, changing paths when you’re not feeling it, and reminding you that you don’t have to pick just one thing in life.   Oh, and did I mention I fi...

We are back from our holiday break and because we have so many new listeners on the podcast, we wanted to share a popular episode from back in 2023 to bust some myths about becoming a virtual assistant! For an industry that's been around for many years, being a virtual assistant still to this day has many assumptions that simply aren't true!  Let's talk about that age-old misunderst...

This episode is a little sneak peek into our Monetize Your Skills Challenge. We have a 5 day challenge, and today's episode is just about 20 ish minutes of our day four training,  I wanted to share it on the podcast so you can kind of get a little sneak peek into the type of coaching and things that you would hear in the challenge. If you've ever held yourself back due to the fear of not...

Okay, okay — there’s no ~right way~ to dream BUT in today’s episode I want to offer you a shift in the way you might be thinking about your dream. Because what if it’s not about the destination at all? What if… it’s closer than you think?  🫶🏻 | MENTIONED | ✹ Get on the waitlist for the book! | LINKS | ✹ Shop our digital products and resources ✹ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkate! ✹ Want to le...

Have you ever received a voice memo from one of your close friends that is just what you needed to hear and gave you what you needed to keep going?  That is exactly what this episode is! Me, Your BFF Kate sending you a voice memo reminding you to keep going and trust the process. 👯‍♀️ In this episode (voice memo style), I talk about what it means to have a solid foundation and to continue to put...