Virtual Assistants Brunch

Let’s be honest, being an entrepreneur can be a rollercoaster ride with a series of ups and downs. Another three months have gone by and you feel like you haven’t accomplished much this last quarter. In today’s episode, I want to share how I am able to accomplish so much in my business with a simple strategy called a “Monthly CEO Day” What I cover: What is a CEO day? How it  works How to write a monthly CEO report? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to our final Episode 34! Today we have Gwendolyn Young from Your Admin Expert on the show. Checkout Gwendolyn's story on the podcast and read about it below. Listen to the entire episode through to the end because I have a huge annoucement I am going to make. So stay tune for that. If you want to know how the Vabulous bossbabe is building a successful VA business a while having lupus, listen to the episode now. What we discussed: What was it like trying to build your VA business while having Lupus What were some of the challenges you encountered? How did you find the strength to push through? What's your core expertise? What type of clients do you love to work with? Download the "Are You In The Genius Zone Checklist" using the code mentioned: nomoreoverwhelm.com Join us for brunch at https://www.virtualassistantsbrunch.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Episode 33! Today we have Alicia Pierre on the show! Alicia is from Miami, FL, and she is a Google Workspace Specialist. She works with solo attorneys and small law firms to help run their Cloud-Based Law firm. She is here to talk about how to keep your data confidential using Google Workspace. Alicia is dropping gems this entire episode. She’s sharing how she got started and how to best use Google Workspace to maximize its tools and features. If you’re trying to learn more about Google Workspace and how to keep your data confidential using Google Workspace this episode is for you. Reach out! Alicia Pierre Website: www.legallytechie.com Instagram: @legallytechie Linkedin: @legally-techie Listen to the episode and leave a comment below when you're done to share your thoughts and takeaways.  Join us for brunch https://www.virtualassistantsbrunch.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Episode 32! Today we have Simone Little on the show! Simone is the Business Productivity Coach & Strategist that ALL women CEOs need when they are scaling and restructuring their businesses. She specializes in teaching service-based CEOs how to make efficient and effective decisions in business, so they can get out of the weeds of their business and do more of what they enjoy. She is here to talk about going From Salon Owner to Virtual Assistant to Productivity Coach. Simone is dropping gems this entire episode. She’s sharing what is productivity, we hear it a lot but what does it mean? And why is important for those in the VA field to be productive? If you’re trying to increase your productivity this episode is for you. Reach out! Simone Little Website: http://www.thesimonelittle.com/ Instagram: @thesimonelittle Listen to the episode and leave a comment below when you're done to share your thoughts and takeaways. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Ep. 31. Today we have Silvia Pinho on the show! Silvia specializes in helping her clients market themselves on both Instagram and Upwork She is here to talk about 7 tips to using Upwork to gain more clients. Silvia is dropping gems this entire episode. She’s sharing breakthroughs on common myths about Upwork and give her best tips to find success on the platform If you’re trying to learn all about Upwork this episode is for you. Reach out! Website: https://www.thesilviapinho.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesilviapinho/ Follow VAB on Instagram @virtualassistantsbrunch for episode updates --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Ep. 30. Today we have Adriana Richardson on the show! Adriana assists service-based entrepreneurs with setting up standard operating procedure systems (SOPS) to better manage their teams and businesses.  She is here to talk about how to get your backend together using SOPs. Adriana is dropping gems this entire episode. She’s sharing the importance of having a foundation as a business and how to set one up. If you’re trying to set up SOPs for your business then this episode is for you. Reach out! Adriana Richardson: Website: www.adrianasvasllc.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsadrianar Follow VAB on Instagram @virtualassistantsbrunch for episode updates --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Ep. 29. Today we have Olga Gersh on the show! Olga provides dependable, professional, and cost-effective support that allows her valued clients more time and focus to grow their business. She is here to talk about how to upskill yourself to stay current with the industry. Olga is dropping gems this entire episode. She’s sharing How to manage your time when you have a full-time job, family, and a business. As well as, How to find time to constantly upskill yourself to stay current with the industry. If you’re trying to manage your time or find time to upskill yourself this episode is for you. Reach Out! Website: https://mysideva.com/ Facebook: mysideva Instagram: @myside.va Follow VAB on Instagram @virtualassistantsbrunch for episode updates Listen to the episode and leave a comment below when you're done to share your thoughts and takeaways. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Ep 28! Today we have Jacinta Parris on the show! Jacinta Parris, the success-boosting VA Mentor! She is here to talk about how to find and sustain clients during a pandemic. Jacinta Parris is dropping gems this entire episode. She’s sharing: What attracts high-end clients? and What can new VA's do to stand out? If you’re a new and aspiring virtual assistant and want unfiltered insider secrets that are proven-to-work this episode is for you. Reach Out! Instagram @jacintathevamentor Facebook @lovelifevirtualsolutions Visit bit.ly/37ns4pt to schedule a free mentoring session with Jacinta and download the freebie guide. Listen to the episode and leave a comment below when you're done to share your thoughts and takeaways. Follow VAB on Instagram @virtualassistantsbrunch for episode updates --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Ep 27. Today we have Ana Cordero on the show! Ana is a social media manager and email marketer. She helps clients generate leads from Instagram Marketing, how to stand out with visually appealing branding,  and how to maintain an engaging and consistent social media presence. She is here to talk about overcoming Challenges to Change her Life. Being unhappy with a new job, after the closure of a wonderful organization she worked for, for nearly a decade Ana was sort of lost trying to figure out what to do next. She says “My new job was very stressful, I had two miscarriages while working there. That job was really a necessary experience for me to learn several lessons.” Reach Out! www.vservicesandsolutions.com Instagram @virtualservicesandsolutions Facebook @virtualservicesandsolutions Listen to the episode and leave a comment below when you're done to share your thoughts and takeaways. Follow VAB on Instagram @virtualassistantsbrunch for episode updates Sponsor: Tasha’s Jewelry Closet @tashas

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Welcome to Episode 26! We have Maci Griffiths on the show! Maci helps Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers, and Business Coaches to organize their biz finances so they can focus on profit-maximizing tasks. This will free up more of your time so you can focus on growing your business, and increasing customer service while maximizing profits. I am a mom of a ONEderful baby boy, and I have a very supportive and amazing partner. I love to spend time with my family, and I want the same for all my clients. I am an accountant who is passionate about numbers and loves a challenge. I love to help business owners to analyze their business financially, so they can know exactly what their numbers are saying to them. Maci currently resides in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She is here to discuss How a Virtual Bookkeeper can help you organize and manage your business finances? What we discussed:  1. What are the services that you offer?  2. Are your services customizable?  3. How do you communicate with clie

Welcome to Episode 25! In this episode, we have Corissa McBurnie on the show! Corissa is a former school teacher who turned her passion for teaching into a full time career as a Website & Graphics Designer. Corissa, also known as Cori Luv, helps growing businesses virtually, socially and personally. She provides web designing and business consulting for social media. Corissa and I discussed how heart failure changed both of our lives and affected us in different ways hut ultimately brought us to a place where we could live life on our own terms, raise our children even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As a former school teacher she shares advice with parents right now who have to work from home and teach their children, whether it be homeschooling or virtual school with a teacher. And answers to questions like: How do you manage your time? Do you have a favorite productivity tool? What is your favorite brunch spot in South Florida? Be sure to download Corissa’s ebook “Command Your Day or Stay Stuck and Sta

NEW EPISODE 24! In this episode, I speak with 34 year old, wife, mom and #Vabulous part-time Virtual Assistant Katherine Turner @katherineturner_va She lives in the UK and is currently a full time employee while also building her virtual assistant business. Katherine recently launched her VA business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She is so strong, resilent and determined to live a better life. She took hold of her health and fought to stay alive. Katherine shares her experience of how pregnancy gave her heart failure and how it led to her focusing on her VA career. We discussed:

Welcome to Episode 23! Did you recently lose your job due to COVID-19 or placed on furlough? Are you thinking about getting a new job or starting your own online business? Today we have Barbara Jacques on the show! Barbara is a newcomer to the VA World. She recently started her virtual assistant business and provides administrative and digital marketing support to entrepreneurs. Barbara was recently laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic. She decided it was a perfect time to focus her attention on starting her own online business. Barbara is here to share 1) what she did to get it up and going 2) what resources she used to increase her knowledge in the field 3) how she was able to focus on her launch and be very productive in business She also talks about what she did when she started to feel overwhelmed during the beginning stages and what she does to manage her time effectively. Today’s episode is really just to help you see how it can be overwhelming to start a virtual assistant business but at the same

Welcome to Episode 22! I am so excited to introduce you to my next guest. In this episode, I’m talking to The Virtual Pro herself Latrice Prater. She is the CEO of The Digital Solutions Team providing virtual support for Female Business Owners. Her and her team helped multiple female CEO's receive the support they need to not only drive productivity but bring clarity and authenticity to their brand. Latrice is a Wife, Mom, and CEO. She is originally from DC and currently resides in Texas. She launched her VA business in February of this year 2020 and within 30 days had 6 clients and has already started hiring a team. Today, she is sharing her VA journey and we’ll be discussing how authenticity attracts your ideal clients. She also shares a special discount for our listeners today so stay tuned to the end of the show to find out what that is and how you can grab it at the end of the show. For more info visit: www.latricepratereva.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vabpodcast/message

Welcome to Episode 21! Did you start your business and realized you did it all backwards and have to rebrand and relaunch again? That's what happened to me and so many others VAs who jump right in and start without planning or thinking their brand all they through. Or maybe you did plan and it just isn't working out as planned. So you're rebranding!  In this episode, Anamika Patel who is a creative VA from New Zealand share how she used the time to relaunch her VA business amid the COVID-19 quarantine. Anamika works with solopreneurs and help their brand flourish by promoting their conscious/spiritual lifestyle products and services to the wider world She has spent the past few years living and working in New Zealand and California. She lived in Silicon Valley in 2017 and did contract work at Facebook. In 2018, she launched her VA business but recently relaunched to cater to her ideal clients who are ''solopreneurs''. Some of the things we discussed: How she became a VA Why she decided to relaunch her VA

***We do not own the rights to this song. Rhythm of the Night by Ritmo.  This is our One Year Anniversary Episode!! Look ma' we made it to Episode 20. We are live on Zoom. In a bit I will be introducing you to my special guest. But first... Let me just say it feels so good to be celebrating one year of podcasting and hosting my first live show on Zoom. We celebrated with a Virtual Party on Zoom and IG!! #virtualhappyhour We also celebrated the end of the #LaunchBYOP Virtual Summit and Virtual Assistants Day! There is so much to celebrate in your business. Be sure to take the time celebrate your milestones and your wins.  Check out highlights of the #virtualhappyhour on our Instagram @virtualassistantsbrunch In this episode, I decided to give you the raw uncut version of my interview and let you hear everything that went on at #virtualhappyhour Inmaly Inthaly is our guest on the show today.  She is the proud Owner and Founder of Star Assist, LLC based in Alaska. Inmaly provides administrative support, executiv

Welcome to Episode 19! In this episode, we have Sudeen Cleghorn on the show. She is here to share how she was able to put a plan in place in her life and business to make it better. Everyone’s entrepreneur journey doesn’t look the same. Some of us have to put forth more effort than others and some of us want it more than others. The difference is our resilience and finding the help we need to turn our vision to realty. Sudeen describes herself as “The Island girl who stumbled upon Virtual Assistance and never looked back.” How did she learn to let go and trust process to become the Founder/CEO of Onspot VA, managing a team of expert Virtual Assistant Specialists who offer VA Services to scale online businesses. Listen to her journey to find out.  Get in touch with Sudeen if you need more time to focus on what's most important to them.  Get 50%OFF your first purchased package when you mention VAB - No code required.  For more info visit www.onspotva.co  https://www.instagram.com/onspot_va --- Send in a voic

Welcome to Episode 18! In this episode, we have a returning guest on the show. Romaine is back to chat with us about 1) how Virtual Assistants can support Coaches and Consultants and 2) how you can also support client Events. We touched a little on how to help clients pivot and take their event virtually as well. Eventually, this pandemic will be over. Now is a great time to learn a new skill or perfect your skill if you’re into event planning so you can serve clients and provide a topnotch client experience for Coaches and Events. With so many companies now postponing or planning their events for 2021, there is a chance the need for knowledgeable Virtual Assistants to help plan, strategize and support client events will continue to rise through this pandemic and even after the pandemic. If you are a Virtual Assistant and you’re ready to support coaches and events, tune in for the tea! Romaine is also on Ep 4: How to Keep Up the Momentum in Your Business  http://anchor.fm/VABPodcast/episodes/Ep-4-How-to-Keep-

Welcome to Episode 17! In this episode, I sit and chat with the lovely Khadejah Stegall from Thrive Virtually. Khadejah is a wife, mom of two girls, and a VA mentor. I love her passion for helping millennial mamas utilize their unique skill set to create additional income. She built a thriving business that eventually replaced her 9-5 within the first year of starting her virtual assistant business. She is here to share how to send proposals that will make your dream client sign and how to stand out as a VA.  We discussed: - How to draft out a proposal that will WOW leads - Tools to use for your proposals - How to prepare for a discovery call - How to follow up with leads She also shares a little about her eBook "How to Make Your First 1k as a VA in The Next 40 Days" and dropped some brunch recommendation in her city.  Download the ebook here https://gumroad.com/l/PeUBC/VAB10 For more info Website: https://www.thrivevirtually.co Instagram: @thrivevirtually Join our email list here https://msha.ke/the