The Virtual Assistant School | Start a Side-Hustle, Make Money From Home, & Grow Your Online Business

I have been an entrepreneur for over 5 years now over those 5 years, I have gone all in on some business opportunities and just dabbled in others, but when I look back over the years on the opportunities I had, I do not regret a single one. I believe that everything that has come before where I am today has simply been a stepping stone to prepare me for this. And listen, I don’t even think that TH...

Last episode we talked all about how to make an extra $1000 a month as a VA and I mentioned in that episode that is BEFORE taxes and expenses are accounted for. Well, in this episode I am going to be sharing a little more about what those expenses actually look like so that you can get a good idea of how much money you will actually be “taking home”! | MENTIONED | ❊ Honeybook Referral Link (Only $...

Virtual assistants make a wide range of income. It really depends on the VA, their work schedule, their goals, their experience, how long they have been in business, their services, the way they structure their packages, and so on.  I know I have talked about this on the podcast before but I think that there is incredible power and freedom in a side hustle. Multiple streams of income are more impo...

When it comes to onboarding, it's important to remember that your process can really set the tone for how things will start your working relationship with a client! Every few months we tweak our onboarding process/system to make it better and even more fine-tuned, however, there are five steps that always stay the same and that I think are very important to include! Excited to book clients bu...

One of the first questions I get from someone when they are trying to figure out if they want to start their business as a virtual assistant is "but where do I find clients?!" Well in this episode, I've got you covered.  Tune in to today's podcast episode to learn the top 3 places I recommend finding your first client (and many more after that)! 🎧 | MENTIONED | ❊ The VA Roadma...

One of the things I see business owners struggle with is not just knowing WHEN it’s time to hire a virtual assistant, its actually preparing their business to do it. 😅 So in this podcast episode, we are chatting about 3 things you should do before you hire your virtual assistant! No matter if you were ready to hire like, yesterday, or you are still in the DIY phase of your business but looking fo...

"How do I gain trust with potential clients when I am just starting out?"  🤔 I think this is a question a lot of new virtual assistants and freelancers might have – I know I sure did when I was starting out. But we seem to forget that when you are just starting out in the corporate world or at a 9-5 or something that is maybe more “traditional” to society standards, we have to gain trus...

This week's podcast episode was inspired by a DM I got a few months ago asking what the demand for virtual assistants actually is so I figured we could chat more about it here! Tune in to find out why I don't think the VA industry is oversaturated and why now is a great time to start your business as a VA! | MENTIONED | ❊ The BTS BFF Launch Your VA Business course: www.yourbtsbff.com/cou...

Okay so now you know what a virtual assistant is... but why should YOU start a side hustle as one?! In this episode, we are diving into 3 reasons why you should start a side hustle as a virtual assistant and how you can get started sooner rather than later! 👀 | MENTIONED | ❊ The BTS BFF Launch Your VA Business course: www.yourbtsbff.com/course ❊ Honeybook referral link: http://share.honeybook.com...

Hiring can be intimidating, even if it is just hiring a contractor like a virtual assistant! It is work to get that process going -- you have to find the right fit, onboard them into your business, etc. and if you are already in a place where you feel like you need help in your business, it could feel like just another task that you need to complete. However, having a virtual assistant can dramati...

It's no secret that everyone in the online business space is telling you to niche down, whether it be with your services or the clients and industry you serve. And while there is a time and a place that niching down is wildly beneficial to you and your business, there is a drawback to doing it too quickly as well. 👀 If the pressure to niche down is holding you pack from starting your busines...

You have heard the term virtual assistant or VA, but... maybe you aren't exactly sure what that means or what they do? 🤔 In this podcast episode, I answer the two most common questions I get from people (especially when I started my business) and even give you real-life client and task examples! Tune into this episode to learn more! 🎧 | LINKS | ❊ This week's blog post: www.yourbtsbff.c...

I figured there was no better time than the first episode to share a little bit about my journey in entrepreneurship, and how I got here! So that's what this one is all about! Tune in to hear how I transitioned from teacher to entrepreneur, and even pivoted a few times in business until I found what truly aligned with my life and where I am at today. ✨ | LINKS | ❊ Follow me on Instagram: www...

This is Your Behind the Scenes BFF Podcast! ✨ Hey, I'm Kate and I am a teacher turned entrepreneur, mom of two, and I help women build businesses as virtual assistants so they can create a life they love, and a schedule to match. In this podcast, you will learn tangible tips on how to start and grow a successful business as a VA and one that is in alignment with your goals and priorities. Wh...