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Podcast: How to Manage Time Like a Pro: Tips for Busy VAs

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. If you are asking yourself, I am so busy with VA work, I feel like I’m running to catch up all the time? you are in the right place. Today we are talking about one of my favourite topics – time management. Today’s Quote: “Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.” 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: The quote for today I think is especially relevant when we talk about time management:… Read More »Podcast: How to Manage Time Like a Pro: Tips for Busy VAs

Podcast: Get Your First VA Client Even If You Have No Idea How

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. If you are a new virtual assistant and you are sitting there wondering, “Okay, but how do I actually get my first client?” this episode is for you. I’m so glad you found me! Today I want to talk about how to get your first (or next!) VA client, even if you have no idea how. Today’s Quote: “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer    … Read More »Podcast: Get Your First VA Client Even If You Have No Idea How

Podcast: Is Being a Virtual Assistant Right For You?

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. I’ve got a very special episode for you today especially if you are just trying to figure out whether the VA industry is the place for you. Today’s Quote: “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 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 whether becoming a virtual assistant is actually the right fit for you. I’ve had so many conversations with brand new… Read More »Podcast: Is Being a Virtual Assistant Right For You?

Podcast: Starting Your VA Business While Working Full-Time

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about getting your VA business started while you are still working full-time. Today’s Quote: “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” – Napoleon Hill 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 know so many of you are dealing with right now: how to start your virtual assistant business while you’re still working a full-time job. This is a very common question I get from… Read More »Podcast: Starting Your VA Business While Working Full-Time

Podcast: Stop Waiting and Start Being A Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant

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 idea of waiting – and more specifically, why you need to stop doing it if you want to grow your VA business. Today’s Quote: You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. – 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: What is the illusion that readiness creates? Let’s get something clear right from the start: “Feeling ready” is a myth. It’s not… Read More »Podcast: Stop Waiting and Start Being A Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant

Podcast: How to Become a Virtual Assistant

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about how to become a virtual assistant. Today’s Quote: It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. – Scott Belskey 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: Starting a VA business is pretty simple. It’s a service business, so there isn’t a lot of startup cost involved – I always say if you have a contract and a way for your clients to pay you, you can start taking on clients. Of course… Read More »Podcast: How to Become a Virtual Assistant

Podcast: 20 Questions About Starting a Virtual Assistant Business (FAQ)

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to answer the most frequently asked questions that I get from women who want to start their own VA business. Today’s Quote: The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. – Walt Disney 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: There are a lot of questions I answer on a regular basis – over and over and over again. So hopefully this episode will serve as an FAQ for those of you… Read More »Podcast: 20 Questions About Starting a Virtual Assistant Business (FAQ)

Podcast: Starting a Virtual Assistant Business on a Shoestring Budget

Today we are going to talk about starting your VA business on a shoestring budget. Well …. more like what you can do on a budget and what you can’t. Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today’s Quote: A business without a path to profit isn’t a business, it’s a hobby. – Jason Fried (Basecamp) 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: Starting a service business like your VA business is relatively easy, because there isn’t a lot of startup, but let’s see how much… Read More »Podcast: Starting a Virtual Assistant Business on a Shoestring Budget