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Podcast: The 20-Minute Meeting: Save Time and Stop Working for Free

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about working smarter, when it comes to meetings. Today’s Quote: “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Today I want to share one of my favourite little systems. It’s something I teach my coaching clients, and once they start using it, they rarely go back. I call it the 20-Minute Meeting. Now before you think I’m suggesting you cut… Read More »Podcast: The 20-Minute Meeting: Save Time and Stop Working for Free

Podcast: Recognizing and Handling a Messy Client

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about difficult clients – messy ones. Today’s Quote: “Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” – Brené Brown Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Today we are talking about something that you will no doubt encounter in some form in your VA business: the messy client. To be clear, a messy client is not a bad person. They are not “wrong” or impossible. But they are a client who brings a level of… Read More »Podcast: Recognizing and Handling a Messy Client

Podcast: The Conversations That Actually Lead to Clients

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about the impact that conversations have in your VA business. Today’s Quote: “Success in business is often about who you know, but more importantly, who knows what you do.” – Bob Burg Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Today we are talking about something really important when it comes to getting clients. That thing? Conversations. A lot of VAs I talk to think getting clients is about posting endlessly on social media,… Read More »Podcast: The Conversations That Actually Lead to Clients

Podcast: The Simple Weekly CEO Routine Every VA Needs

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about a simple routine that you can implement in your VA business that will change everything! Today’s Quote: “Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals.” – Jim Rohn Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Today we’re talking about something that might sound a little fancy, maybe a little corporate … but honestly it’s one of the simplest things you can do to feel… Read More »Podcast: The Simple Weekly CEO Routine Every VA Needs

Podcast: Why Some VAs Stay Stuck At Low Rates For Years

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about your pricing – especially if you are stuck at a low rate. Today’s Quote: “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” – Malcolm S. Forbes Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Today we are talking about something that I bet a lot of VAs don’t even think is a problem. That is, staying stuck at low rates. A lot of VAs don’t even realize their… Read More »Podcast: Why Some VAs Stay Stuck At Low Rates For Years

Podcast: How to Talk About Your Services So People Actually Inquire

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about actually getting inquiries about your VA services. Today’s Quote: “A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” – George S. Patton Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: If you are not getting inquiries about your VA services, it’s usually not because you’re not good at what you do. I mean, for sure that’s not the reason. It’s because of how you’re talking about what… Read More »Podcast: How to Talk About Your Services So People Actually Inquire

Podcast: The Real Reason Your VA Business Feels Scattered

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about why your VA business makes you feel like you are running to catch up. Today’s Quote: “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Today we’re talking about something that I see all the time with virtual assistants, especially once you’re past that very beginning stage. You’re working. You’re showing up. You’ve maybe had… Read More »Podcast: The Real Reason Your VA Business Feels Scattered

Podcast: How to Use Speaking to Market Your VA Business

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today this is a special episode about how to market your VA business, and improve your visibility, by speaking. Today’s Quote: “Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell.” – Seth Godin Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer           Episode Notes: Speaking is one of the most powerful ways to tell your story, share your expertise, and connect with potential clients in a way that written content just can’t always do. When… Read More »Podcast: How to Use Speaking to Market Your VA Business