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Podcast: How to Get a VA Client with No Experience

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 get VA clients when you don’t have any ‘VA’ experience. Today’s Quote: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe 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: That phrase “I have no experience” can stop you in your tracks. It’s a very common question that I get asked when women are looking to start a VA business, or are struggling after having started.… Read More »Podcast: How to Get a VA Client with No Experience

Podcast: Become a Referral Magnet As 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 referrals. Today’s Quote: When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are. – Oprah Winfrey 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: Referrals are one of the most powerful and trustworthy ways to get new clients. Not only are they easier to close than cold leads, but they often come with built-in credibility and urgency. It’s someone saying, “You’ve got to work with her, she’s exactly what you… Read More »Podcast: Become a Referral Magnet As a Virtual Assistant

Podcast: Should Virtual Assistants Offer Discounts or Free Work? Here’s the Scoop

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 for free. Today’s Quote: When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are. – Oprah Winfrey 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: Should you offer discounts or free work as a virtual assistant? It feels like a strategic move at first, doesn’t it? You think maybe offering a free trial or a discounted rate will help you land your first few clients. You imagine those clients… Read More »Podcast: Should Virtual Assistants Offer Discounts or Free Work? Here’s the Scoop

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: Confidence First, Clients Second: The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Hired

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 you are not getting clients to say yes. Today’s Quote: With confidence, you have won before you have started. – Marcus Garvey 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: Here is something that’s almost always at the root of the biggest struggle new and growing virtual assistants face: you’re not getting hired. A lack of confidence in what you can actually do. Not because you’re not talented or capable. But because your… Read More »Podcast: Confidence First, Clients Second: The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Hired

Podcast: From $25/hr to Premium Rates: Confidently Raise Your VA Prices

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about raising your rates. Today’s Quote: Price is what you pay. Value is what you get. – Warren Buffett 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: Let’s talk about money. More specifically, your Virtual Assistant rates. If you’re still charging the same hourly rate you started with, this episode is going to give you the confidence boost you need to raise your prices and own your value as a VA. You’ve likely heard this… Read More »Podcast: From $25/hr to Premium Rates: Confidently Raise Your VA Prices

Podcast: What to Focus On in Your First 90 Days – and What to Ignore

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about what to focus on in your first 90 days as a VA – and what to ignore. Today’s Quote: Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. – Robert Collier 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: When you’re just starting out as a virtual assistant, everything can feel urgent. You might have a mile-long to-do list, a dozen tabs open in your browser all the time, and… Read More »Podcast: What to Focus On in Your First 90 Days – and What to Ignore

Podcast: What High-Level Clients Actually Look For in a VA – It’s Not What You Think

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about what high level clients actually look for it a VA – it’s probably not what you think. Today’s Quote: You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate. – Chester L. Karrass 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: I want to talk about what high-level clients actually look for in a VA. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s not what you think. It’s not about being the fastest or… Read More »Podcast: What High-Level Clients Actually Look For in a VA – It’s Not What You Think