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Podcast: What It Takes For VAs To Stay In Business Long Term

Today’s Quote: If you look really closely, most overnight successes took a long time. – Steve Jobs Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about longevity in business. We all start our Virtual Assistant businesses expecting to be doing it for the long haul, but sometimes our actions do not allow us to do that. So in today’s episode I’ll talk about a few different ways that you can set yourself up for success (and hint: it’s has a lot to do with embracing change at many different turns!) Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:  … Read More »Podcast: What It Takes For VAs To Stay In Business Long Term

Podcast: Why Our VA Clients Might Ghost Us

Today’s Quote: If you want a solid future you need to create it. You can take charge of your future only when you take control of your income source. You need your own business. – Robert Kiyosaki Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about why a client might ghost you – and what to do about it. It’s a situation that happens from time to time – but by handling it correctly you can minimize the effects of it as a VA. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach… Read More »Podcast: Why Our VA Clients Might Ghost Us

Podcast: Time Management – VAs Are You Doing It Wrong?

Today’s Quote: Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you do not let other people spend it for you. – Carl Sandburg Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about time management. This is something that so many VAs come to me for help with. 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: Why is time management so important in your Virtual Assistant business? We all… Read More »Podcast: Time Management – VAs Are You Doing It Wrong?

Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

The magic happens outside your comfort zone. But many Virtual Assistants choose to stay well within their comfort zone because it feels better. Doing things that we don’t feel comfortable doing is hard. Maybe it causes us anxiety. Maybe we feel unsure or lack confidence. Maybe we are afraid to make a mistake. But when we do the same things every day, we get the same results. In order for our business to grow – and for us to grow as a  business owner, we need to push ourselves. When you feel like there is something that you really want – that’s your sign that it’s time to get moving. So what do we have to do to get out… Read More »Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Podcast: Stop Struggling With Goal Setting in Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. Tony Robbins Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. In this episode, we will talk about how to fix your issues with goal setting. 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: 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… Read More »Podcast: Stop Struggling With Goal Setting in Your VA Business

How to Research Good Networking Connections

To make great connections networking for your VA business, all it takes is a little bit of strategy. It’s not about the quantity of connections, it’s about the quality. One of the best things you can add into your networking strategy is research. Researching the people you want to connect with helps you identify what you can talk to them about, learn more about them, and build more quality connections. Now I’m not talking about doing a large research project on everyone you want to connect with. This research is a quick checklist/system that you can use to learn a little bit about the connections you want to make. Don’t make connections just for the sake of making a connection.… Read More »How to Research Good Networking Connections

Podcast: Create a Simple Business Plan For Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: Failing to plan is planning to fail – Benjamin Franklin Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. In this episode, we will talk about creating a simple business plan. It may sound daunting but it really helps you get organized with what you want your VA business to be. 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: 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… Read More »Podcast: Create a Simple Business Plan For Your VA Business

Podcast: What Makes a Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant

Today’s Quote: When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paolo Coelho Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to becomes ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about what exactly a ridiculously good Virtual Assistant is. I’m sure you are wondering what MY bar is for VAs – and it’s high. When you are charging for a service you want to be the best you can be. In this episode, I’ll share 10 tips that I think every VA should strive for, to become ridiculously good at what they do. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:… Read More »Podcast: What Makes a Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant