The No Frills VA Podcast

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares her love of networking and how to consistently network in order to build your business. In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:02 - Why she started networking;1:50 - How Melissa discovered the value of having even a small network;2:50 - The kind of networking Melissa does not enjoy;3:35 - Specific purpose networking;7:57 - Why it's no one's job to refer your business;8:25 - How Melissa stays connected to her network;9:15 - Asking for referrals;12:32 - Networking too late;13:00 - Knowing why you want to network;13:26 - Knowing what you give when networking;14:10 - How to know if your networking is successful;15:45 - Networking consistently;17:15 - Putting bad networking events into perspective;Why do you network?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares the struggle, pain, persistence, lessons learned, and the ultimate joy if you have a business that is growing slowly.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:2:07 - What drives Melissa;3:03 - Why growing your business slowly affects all business owners;4:05 - Coping with slow growth;6:40 - The great thing about slow growth;9:44 - How Melissa knew her business was growing every single day;11:15 - Harnessing a gardener's mindset;13:15 - Asking yourself what is the lesson to be learned;16:05 - Why growing your business slowly isn't the worst thing in the world;What lessons are you learning from growing your business slowly?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares her thoughts on vacationing as a VA.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:35 - The importance of knowing yourself;2:44 - Where to start in vacationing planning;5:40 - What VAs usually leave out of vacation planning;8:50 - The most important part of a vacation;9:42 - The best vacation plan;How do you set yourself up for vacation success?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares the great thing about making mistakes and how all mistakes are not created equal.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:55 - Why Melissa wants you to make mistakes;2:15 - The place Melissa leads from;3:15 - Flipping the script on the mistake warnings;4:57 - Why someone else's mistake is not yours;6:08 - The type of people Melissa loves to work with;6:58 - Why you shouldn't focus on mistakes;9:12 - Seeing mistakes as a bump in the road;Have you ever made a “mistake” that worked in your favor?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares how to recognize when your ceiling becomes your floor and how to frame your mindset to take your business to the next level.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:07 - What it means to have your ceiling become your floor;3:53 - The danger of not recognizing when your ceiling dropped;4:25 - Rethinking and starting over;5:15 - What it means to take your business to the next level;6:28 - The great misconception regarding starting over;9:41 - Why set it and forget it doesn't work in business;8:53 - The power of reflecting on past achievements;10:18 - Melissa's hope for your next level business;How did you know when your ceiling became your floor?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares how turning your soft skills into power skills will transform your business, making you more powerful and confident.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:50 - The purpose of turning soft skills into power skills;2:10 - What happens when we feel powerless;4:15 - Smiling as a power skill;6:05 - Keeping a compliment journal to find your powerful value;6:38 - What happens when all you look for are dollar signs;7:20 - How learning to celebrate ALL your wins is powerful;8:53 - The power in reflecting on past achievements;9:45 - Powerfully replacing negative thoughts;13:30 - How to powerfully build yourself up;What is your power skill?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares not only the problems but the dangers of trying to convince clients and potential clients that you are their VA.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:10 - How to really define a client;1:30 - The real problem with convincing;3:30 - The secret dangers in trying to convince a potential client;5:20 - The red flag you need to watch out for;Do you struggle with trying to convince potential clients?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares the different types of confidence and how to use them to your advantage. What kind of confidence do you have?In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:26 - Why we need to understand more about confidence itself;1:45 - The different types of confidence;7:25 - What confidence really is;9:15 - Having confidence in what you don't enjoy;What type of confidence do you use most often?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith wants to know if you're navigating your VA business based on assumptions or with the spirit of curiosity.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:45 - What Melissa offers to VAs in order for them to navigate their businesses;1:11 - Why we need roadmaps;1:55 - The problem with basing your business on assumptions;3:43 - What to do instead of assuming;6:13 - The questions to bring out curiosity;6:40 - Setting your intentions to be surprised;How has curiosity surprised you in your business?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith is flipping the script on Disasters, Disappointments & Defeats. She will challenge your mindset, as well as your response. In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:09 - What all these things have in common;1:54 - The opportunity you may not see at first glance;2:45 - What Melissa encourages you to do;4:55 - Melissa's response to pick herself up;6:39 - What really defines you in these moments;What do you do when you have disasters, disappointments, and defeats?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith is asking how you are Making Your Requests Known. Plus, she'll share how to know if it's working or not.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:44 - Why this profound question should be answered with a yes or no;1:40 - The importance of making your requests known;5:08 - How making your requests known applies to your VA business;6:23 - What makes a good request;7:34 - The underestimation VAs often make;8:43 - What to be concerned about (it's not being salesy!);10:16 - Why Melissa wants you to make your requests known;How will you make your requests known?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith wants to know if you are talking or listening. More importantly, what you are talking and listening to when it comes to yourself.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:15 - Why talking to yourself is sometimes more necessary than listening;2:05 - Taking an inventory of what you're listening to;2:30 - The importance of calling yourself by name when you talk to yourself;3:50 - Examples of how Melissa talks to herself;6:10 - Protecting yourself from what you're listening to;8:09 - Talking to yourself about your own valueHow will you start talking to yourself and what will you stop listening to?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares her word for 2023 and what it means.  In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:43 - A reminder of her word from 2022;2:08 - Why she gives herself a year to live to out her word;3:35 - How Melissa picked her word for 2023;4:55 - Melissa's word for 2023 and what it means;6:56 - What she encourages you to do with your word;What is your word for 2023?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares why she's already overwhelmed this year and what she's doing about it. It can work for you too! In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:45 - Why she is overwhelmed;1:02 - Where the overwhelm is coming from;2:55 - Why goals are goals, not deadlines;3:15 - What to do when you're overwhelmed;5:25 - Why you don't need to overwhelm yourself;What's your best tip to beat feeling overwhelmed?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

This month we've been bringing you the best of the best episodes of the year from the No Frills VA Podcast. Coming in at #3 is: Natural Born Leader with Latrice Prater. Latrice Prater is the CEO of The Digital Solutions Team, an agency providing tech solutions to female business owners. In this episode, Latrice shares her journey of solo VA to creating a team of 14 in just two years!If you want to be inspired just listen to this episode with Latrice and learn how far she's come in a short amount of time then go follow her and see how much she still continues to strive for. Latrice will be the first to tell you it's not always pretty and it's not always easy, but it's always worth it. Listen (or listen again) to her inspiring journey. In this episode, Latrice shares:2:20 - Latrice's background prior to becoming a VA;2:41 - Why Latrice desired to become her own boss;3:30 - The mindset work Latrice did to prepare herself for business;4:21 - The power in being 100% authentic and transparent; 12:53 - How Latrice ensures her clients meet her values;18:15 - How Latrice went from no plans of having a team to hiring six people in six months;25:13 - Latrice's struggle in delegating to her team;27:57 - The benefit of having started 10 businesses prior to her VA business;30:52  - Finding success and a winning strategy with ADHD;34:40 - Why even good CEOs want to throw their business away!Prefer to watch the video? Click here to view it on our Youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe.Past Podcast & Blogs featuring Latrice:FREEDOM TO DESIGN YOUR LIFEBLACK HISTORY MONTH & VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS-CELEBRATING LATRICE PRATERBLACK HISTORY MONTH & VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS Connect with Latrice!Website: https://www.thedigitalsolutionsteam.com/Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/latrice-prater/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasupport4her/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtualsolutionsforher Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

This month we're bringing you the best of the best episodes of the year from the No Frills VA Podcast. Coming in at #2 is: Transforming Your Life & Mind with Sherry Parks. Sherry is a CPA, a money mindset coach, and a certified Life Coach who helps clients escape feeling trapped by their finances.  She is passionate about helping them change their mindset, emotions, and actions regarding money. It's always a good time to transform your life and mind and reach your next level in life and in business. Listen (or listen again) to this transformational episode. In this episode, Sherry shares:1:17 - How Melissa found Sherry;2:14 - Sherry's background;5:07 - Why Sherry became a life coach;9:09 - How Sherry defines abundance;14:40 - Using affirmations to change your patterns;18:48 - What Sherry is looking for when she creates affirmations with her clients;20:00 - How Sherry uses emotions and actions to change mindsets;24:23 - What we can do to make mindset shifts;25:54 - The opportunity of being uncomfortable;29:44 - What we can do now to no longer feel trapped by finances;30:14 - How to get clarity on what you really want;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Sherry!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1412224992154642 ttps://www.facebook.com/sherry.parks.965www.livesinbalance.com Mentioned in the show:The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks8 Hacks to Attract Abundance - Sherry ParksLike the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

This month we're bringing you the best of the best episodes of the year from the No Frills VA Podcast. Coming in at #1 is: How to Find What Your Clients Truly Value. This is a very popular topic among VAs so it's no surprise this episode received the most downloads of the year. Listen (or listen again) as AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares how she unexpectedly found out how to find what clients truly value and how you can too! In this episode, Melissa shares:0:47 - What Melissa struggled with when she first started her business;1:58 - A time when Melissa was floored by what someone valued;3:45 - The value of being a seat filler;5:00 - What you can do to find value;6:14 - The point of finding what clients value;7:50 - The only way to know what clients value most;9:12 - Finding the sweet spot of speaking value;What's your story about finding value?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares why the practice of gratitude is not enough unless you return kindness to yourself. In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:43 - How returning kindness to yourself is part of the gratitude process;1:37 - How VAs return kindness to others but not themselves;2:25 - Areas where VAs can but usually don't return kindness to themselves;3:03 - How you can be kind to yourself even in failure;5:22 - How you can be kind to yourself when you don't hit your goal;6:37 - Being kind to yourself when you're afraid;8:00 - Why your future self needs kindness;How will you return kindness to yourself?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Dorie Clark is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and teaches for Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.In this episode Dorie shares:3:29 - What it means to be a short-term thinker;6:41 - Why we should be excited about exponential growth;10:45 - The trade-off of being bad in order to be great;16:55 - How we can think in decades;22:09 - Learning to deal with obstacles differently;28:52 - Dorie's advice to those with shiny object syndrome;37:26 - What to do when you don't know where to start;The Long Game Self-Assessment: https://dorieclark.com/thelonggame/ Dorie's Books: https://dorieclark.com/books/ Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Dorie!Twitter: https://twitter.com/dorieclarkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorieclarkauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorieclark/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DorieClarkLike the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith dares you to be brave enough to create a 20-year plan for your life.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:52 - Why this isn't your normal VA plan;2:42 - Why knowing full plan details isn't brave;4:57 - What your 20 year plan represents;6:20 - Melissa shares her very first 20 year plan;9:16 - The next 20 years;Are you brave enough?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You DoConnect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares why this time of year is the perfect time to say a good goodbye.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:58 - Why it's always a good time to ask yourself if you need a good goodbye;1:20 - What a good goodbye is;2:24 - Melissa shares one of her most profound good goodbyes;4:44 - Why good goodbyes can be challenging;5:45 - The importance of marking your good goodbye with an occasion;6:35 - What a good goodbye is not;What are saying goodbye to and saying hello to in the coming year?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.The Good Goodbye: How to Navigate Change and Loss in Life, Love, and WorkConnect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Diana Aitchison is a VA specializing in Remote Operations for transformational tech organizations. Diana, being an "All the Things" VA is also nomadic and enjoys being a global foodie.  In this week's episode, Diana shares:2:14 - What it means to be a first generation Canadian;5:11 - The bravery it takes to go out into the world;5:49 - How Dee became a digital nomad;9:45 - Getting her first clients;11:07 - What Dee did right and what she would change looking back;17:06 - Serving fewer clients at a high level we align best with;24:40 - Dee's hobby as a foodie that landed her on TV;37:15 - What's next for Dee;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Diana!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/outandaboutva/FB: https://www.facebook.com/haveforkwilltravel IG: https://www.instagram.com/haveforkwilltravel/  Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith congratulates you for asking (or even thinking) that There's Gotta Be A Better Way!In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:54 - What to do when things don't feel right in your VA business;1:20 - Why it's okay not to have all the answers;2:08 - A point of frustration many VAs face;2:30 - Your answer for the best way to do something in your business;3:15 - Melissa's encouragement;Do you have a different way of doing business?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares how she's gone from having a very urgent, productive lifestyle to a non-urgent, yet still productive lifestyle. In this week's episode, Melissa shares: 1:25 - Three things that helped Melissa create a non-urgent, productive lifestyle;1:43 - How Melissa unexpectedly let go of perfectionism;2:39 - Creating deadlines to get things done and not perfect;2:58 - Why believing everything is going to work out helped Melissa;3:37 - The reason hard work is not sustainable;4:56 - Working in your energy levels for yourself, not just your clients;6:29 - What Melissa encourages you to do if you have already created a non-urgent, productive lifestyle;7:10 - What being urgent takes from you and your business;What helps you feel non-urgent, yet productive so you can enjoy your business?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

TaVona Denise is a Master Certified Coach who helps entrepreneurs not be miserable during their launches.In this week's episode, TaVona shares:1:49 - What is not talked about enough when it comes to launches;2:38 - What launch trauma is;3:02 - What happens when there is too much, too soon, too fast;6:00 - How experiencing launch trauma is more than a mindset;9:18 - Overcoming launch pre PTSD;10:11 - TaVona's favorite place to begin working with a client;13:30 - Melissa shares her launch stories (success and failure);18:52 - The first place to start on a launch trauma road to recovery;21:10 - The story you tell yourself about your launch;21:57 - The myths regarding a successful launch;23:45 - How TaVona has sold over half a million dollars over the last two years without creating a program;24:45 - Why TaVona doesn't create her courses before she launches;29:31 - Words of encouragement from TaVona regarding your next launch;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with TaVona!https://www.tavonadenise.com/ @tavonadenise  Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Membership is currently open and this is the last time this year you'll be able to join. Join the AVA today! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith talks about bad decisions. We all make them. It's what we do after that counts.  “Bad decisions make good stories.” — Ellis Vidler In this week's episode, Melissa shares: 1:04 - What to do after you make a bad decision;1:48 - Melissa's story of a bad thing that happened in life;3:00 - Melissa's story of a bad decision she made in business;4:11 - Why bad decisions make good stories;4:38 - The powerful thing about creating your story;5:15 - The story Melissa shares with potential clients;6:58 - What to do if you don't think you have a story; What is your story? Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/ Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership this month! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith talks about why networking feels icky and how to make it feel natural through relationship networking.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:29 - What makes VAs feel icky about networking;1:56 - Why the amount of networking VAs participate in raises red flags;2:23 - The solution the AVA offers to make networking easy;3:12 - The real reason it feels icky to network;3:40 - What you don't have to worry about when you're a member of the AVA;4:42 - How not to sound salesy;5:19 - The great thing about relationship networking;What is the best relationship networking story?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Visit our blog for more on networking this month!Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Robbie Samuels is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design by JDC Events.In this week's episode, Robbie shares:1:32 - How the pandemic catapulted his business;3:43 - What it meant to build a business and be an “overnight” success;6:45 - Why it's important to have an email list;9:41 - What to include in your emails;12:59 - What a little P problem is;16:00 - Why the traditional sales funnel is broken;21:49 - The reason you hesitate to invest in your business;24:04 - Why people overestimate their ability;28:15 - Offering value while networking;30:05 - Why free content is valuable;35:07 - Letting your network know what you do;37:08 - Your throughline when you're doing all the things;38:50 - Having specific clients for your offers;42:23 - How to wake up your network;45:29 - What makes you a successful business owner;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.FREE Gift: https://www.RobbieSamuels.com/nofrills - The Big Results Toolkit, which has several resources to help you implement the strategies in "Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List." Connect with Robbie!https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuelshttps://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuelshttps://www.facebook.com/robbiesamuels Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares why it's important to network even when you're a high-achiever.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:55 - Why the AVA is focusing on networking during the month of August;1:20 - The disconnect between the value of networking and the action of networking;2:10 - Problems that arise by doing it all on your own;2:46 - Are you setting yourself up to benefit from your network?4:12 - What if networking felt more natural?4:51 - Why Melissa loves to network;What is your best networking story?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Visit our blog for more on networking this month!Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares what she did and what you can do when it feels like everyone but you is the expert.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:23 - The first thing to tell yourself;2:00 - Finding power in being a business owner;2:36 - Your opportunity as the expert;3:28 - What she knew about achieving success for herself;5:05 - What Melissa said to the experts;5:49 - Why it feels awesome even when bad decisions are made;6:26 - What Melissa wishes for you and your business;What is the best expert decision you have made in your business?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Danielle Cuomo is an award-winning entrepreneur and author. A pioneer in the VA industry, Danielle founded Virtual Assist USA 14 years ago. On this episode of the No Frills VA Podcast, Danielle shares the steps she took to go from being laid off to starting her own multi-million dollar virtual assistant business.In this week's episode, Danielle shares:1:55 - Her background - which does not include being an assistant;3:00 - Why Danielle started with the agency model from the beginning;3:58 - The mindset Danielle had while starting a business during a recession;6:04 - How not having an admin background didn't hinder her;7:18 - Why you shouldn't be afraid of what you don't know;8:31 - What motivated Danielle when she first started her business;9:22 - The benefits of in-person networking to start her business;11:38 - How Danielle went from a contractor model to an employee agency model;14:52 - The pivotal moment in Danielle's business that allowed her to start making more money;16:45 - The biggest benefit to running her VA business;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Danielle!https://www.facebook.com/findvirtualassistant https://twitter.com/assist_usa  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellejuliacuomo https://www.instagram.com/virtualassistusa/ Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares why she keeps a scorecard, what she does and doesn't track, and what you should have on your scorecard.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:00 - What a scorecard for your business is;2:00 - Why she doesn't track what she's not doing right;3:23 - The story scorecards can tell you;4:48 - Examples of what Melissa has tracked over the years;5:32 - How looking at your scorecard balances out feelings and facts;6:42 - Using scorecards to create business statistics;7:25 - What Melissa suggests you should have on your scorecard;What are you celebrating on your scorecard?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares how she unexpectedly found out how to find what clients truly value and how you can too!In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:47 - What Melissa struggled with when she first started her business;1:58 - A time when Melissa was floored by what someone valued;3:45 - The value of being a seat filler;5:00 - What you can do to find value;6:14 - The point of finding what clients value;7:50 - The only way to know what clients value most;9:12 - Finding the sweet spot of speaking value;What's your story about finding value?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Sherry Parks, CPA, is a Life Coach who helps clients escape feeling trapped by their finances.  She is passionate about helping them change their mindset, emotions, and actions regarding money.In this week's episode, Sherry shares:1:17 - How Melissa found Sherry;2:14 - Sherry's background;5:07 - Why Sherry became a life coach;9:09 - How Sherry defines abundance;14:40 - Using affirmations to change your patterns;18:48 - What Sherry is looking for when she creates affirmations with her clients;20:00 - How Sherry uses emotions and actions to change mindsets;24:23 - What we can do to make mindset shifts;25:54 - The opportunity of being uncomfortable;29:44 - What we can do now to no longer feel trapped by finances;30:14 - How to get clarity on what you really want;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Sherry!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1412224992154642 ttps://www.facebook.com/sherry.parks.965www.livesinbalance.com Mentioned in the show:The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks8 Hacks to Attract Abundance - Sherry ParksLike the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares all about the ins, outs, and benefits of failure, flipping, and flopping. In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:16 - Why we will forever have failures and flops;1:57 - How Melissa knows she is getting to do something challenging;2:35 - What you need to remember about failures and flops;3:34 - The difference between failures and flops;4:58 - The benefits of flops and failures;6:04 - Why nothing can be a total failure;8:45 - The exercise to create positive intelligence;9:44 - Examples of flipping your flops and failures;10:19 - What your greatest ability still is;What's your failure, flipping, or flopping story?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURSConnect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith challenges you to see educating clients as an opportunity.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:14 - What client education is;1:45 - Why it's important to understand client education;2:20 - How to spot a client opportunity;2:50 - How great clients disguise themselves as bad clients;6:00 - What you can do to poke holes in client questions;6:37 - How to use a consultation as a client opportunity;7:03 - What your job is and is not, as a VA;9:30 - Using client opportunities to get referrals;Do you have a client education story to share?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Dot Rock is the Founder and CEO of Dot Rock Consulting, a strategic consulting firm that focuses on helping burnt-out business owners stop doing everything and start living in their zone of genius.In this week's episode, Dot shares:1:45 - Dot's burnout story;3:09 - Where scaling your business begins;4:00 - Dot's unique background;9:00 - Dot's definition of scaling to create alignment;13:01 - Dot's definition of delegation that completely blew Melissa's mind;18:14 - The mindset shift people make to get into alignment;21:50 - Where Dot sources her VAs;24:12 - What is covered in Dot's mini audit;27:17 - Who is not a good fit to work with Dot;28:25 - Dot says you're screwed if you do this…Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Dot!https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dot.rock.consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotrock/ Mentioned in the show:The Big Leap by Gay HendricksLike the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith invites you to redefine success.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:25 - Melissa's latest book recommendation;2:47 - What the parable of the NY businessman and the Mexican fisherman teaches us;5:12 - How Melissa knew to keep going in her VA business;7:00 - How to redefine success and give yourself permission to say you're successful;8:12 - Why you shouldn't be fooled by smoke and mirrors;9:37 - Why Melissa believes more VAs are successful than not;How have you redefined success in your life?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Book Link: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for MortalsConnect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith reminds you about the power of your words and shares two dreams she spoke into existence.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:00 - Where our words come from;2:00 - The first time Melissa spoke a dream into existence;4:19 - Melissa's first VA gig;6:38 - The second time Melissa spoke a dream into existence;9:40 - Why mindset is everything;What are you speaking into existence?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Katie Wright is an AVA member and a new VA business owner. Katie has only been in for 3 months and already has 3 clients! In this podcast, Katie shares wisdom beyond her VA years proving that you may be new to being a business owner but that doesn't mean you have to start from scratch. Katie shares her success tips which are great tips no matter how long you've been in business! In this week's episode, Katie shares:1:40 Katie's background prior to becoming a VA;2:20 How COVID extended Katie's WFH situation;2:35 How Katie's search for purpose brought her to a niche;3:40 Katie's understanding of a niche that wasn't scary;6:17 What made Katie pull the trigger to start her VA business;10:54 What Katie was most afraid of when she started her business;12:45 How Katie set herself up for success;20:25 How Katie got her first client27:54 What gave Katie the confidence to know she was successful as a VA;31:53 Where Katie's mindset is now versus when she first started;34:55 How being a member of the AVA has helped Katie;36:50 Katie's advice to new VAsPrefer to watch the video? Click here to view it on our Youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe.Connect with Katie!Website: www.virtuallygrown.comEmail:  katie.wright@virtuallygrown.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katiewright-virtualparalegal Mentioned in the show:Become A Successful Virtual Assistant: Learn the Business Side & Ditch 9 to 5 by Melissa Smith Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares the questions you want to be asking yourself to understand if you're going deep enough or if it's time to pivot and walk away from your goals.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:45 - The question to be asking yourself;1:15 - A paradox of going deep in your business;1:35 - What a pivot truly is;3:00 - The common practice that happens when you dig deep in your business;3:52 - How to know when something isn't right;5:41 - Reasons not to go deep and walk away;What goal have you been doing deep work on this year? Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares her favorite announcement to make and it only happens twice a year!In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:13 - Why you want to join the AVA webinar;1:41 - What makes the AVA different;2:35 - Why Melissa created the AVA separate from her personal brand:3:24 - Why the AVA is a place for outsiders;4:55 - What you can expect from the webinar;Register for the webinar NOW!Tell us your reason for wanting to join the AVA! Already a member? Tell us what you love the most about the AVA!Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open this week! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Gabe Nelson is the bestselling author of The Solopreneur's Money Manifesto: How to Master Your Finances and Create the Life You Want, and hosts the popular podcast: Solopreneur Money.In this week's episode, Gabe shares:1:28 - Gabe's background that brought him to where he is today;2:47 - Why Gabe serves solopreneurs;6:52 - How Gabe believes we set our lives up for success;11:19 - The power of mindset;14:55 - Creating the right goals and habits;20:14 - Gabe's morning routine that sets him up for success;25:37 - The one mindset shift you can make today to master your finances;Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Gabe!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabenelsoncfp/Website: https://www.gabenelsonfinancial.com/ Solopreneur Money Podcast: https://www.gabenelsonfinancial.com/podcast-guest/ Book: The Solopreneur's Money Manifesto: How to Master Your Finances and Create the Life You WantGabe's first No Frills VA Podcast episode: Hiring Specialist Rockstar Virtual Assistants Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Smith shares her latest revelation in being a “Pro Idiot” and where that term came from.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:58 - What happened when she didn't do the thing she needed to do;1:28 - What the term “Pro Idiot” means;2:28 - What Melissa did to make her a Pro Idiot;7:14 - When procrastination is bad;8:50 - Being productive with the right energy level;10:00 - Why you should take note of your energy levels when you are procrastinating;Can you relate to being a pro idiot? If so, tell us about it!Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Latrice Prater is the CEO of The Digital Solutions Team, an agency providing tech solutions to female business owners. In this episode, Latrice shares her journey of solo VA to creating a team of 14 in just two years! In this week's episode, Latrice shares:2:20 - Latrice's background prior to becoming a VA;2:41 - Why Latrice desired to become her own boss;3:30 - The mindset work Latrice did to prepare herself for business;4:21 - The power in being 100% authentic and transparent; 12:53 - How Latrice ensures her clients meet her values;18:15 - How Latrice went from no plans of having a team to hiring six people in six months;25:13 - Latrice's struggle in delegating to her team;27:57 - The benefit of having started 10 businesses prior to her VA business;30:52  - Finding success and a winning strategy with ADHD;34:40 - Why even good CEOs want to throw their business away!Prefer to watch the video? Click here to view it on our Youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe.Past Podcast & Blogs featuring Latrice:FREEDOM TO DESIGN YOUR LIFEBLACK HISTORY MONTH & VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS-CELEBRATING LATRICE PRATERBLACK HISTORY MONTH & VIRTUAL ASSISTANTSConnect with Latrice!Website: https://www.thedigitalsolutionsteam.com/Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/latrice-prater/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasupport4her/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtualsolutionsforher Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO Melissa Smith gets to the nitty gritty of toxic positivity. Melissa shares how it can show up in her life, online, and why being positively toxic doesn't serve you or your business.In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:30 - Why the Gram is not her jam;2:48 - The flip side of positivity;5:55 - What we're all about in the AVA; 6:54 - Being authentic enough to be in control;How do you stay authentic to yourself? Prefer to watch the video? Click here to view it on our Youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe.Connect with Melissa on Social Media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO shares her word for 2022 along with her why and wants to hear yours too! Is the word you started 2022 with the same word or have you chosen a new one?In this week's episode, Melissa shares:0:53 - Did your word change due to an epiphany or revelation?1:38 - How Melissa came up with her word around her birthday last year; 5:00 - Getting from where you are to where you want to be;6:47 - Unbecoming a caterpillar to become a butterfly;What is your word & why for 2022?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to visit our YouTube channel.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder & CEO shares how she resets herself and you can too! It's the beginning of the year. Resolutions and goals are on the top of everyone's minds. In this week's episode, Melissa shares:1:18 - Her consistency board and why she prefers to use the word endurance over accountability;2:31 - The problem with advice on not breaking your streak; 3:29 - How to keep a positive scoreboard for yourself;What do you do when you start to get off track? Prefer to watch the video? Click here to our Youtube channel.Connect with Melissa on Social Media!Instagram: @melissasmithva and @associationofvasLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/ Mentioned on the show:Darren Hardy's Weekly Rhythm Registers Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, Veronica Romney goes into how she uses VA's to help build her own amazing team. She is considered a Dream Team Architect, helping online entrepreneurs dial in their human resources, develop phenomenal company cultures, and profitable bottom lines. She's a former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi and the former Chief of Staff of mega-brand BossBabe. She's no stranger to the stage and has been in the online marketing world for over 13 years, having been featured in places like Forbes, Inc, Huffpost, and more. When she's not helping her visionary clients scale to 8-figures plus, you can find her wrangling her two man cubs in the beautiful oak trees of North Carolina.07:40 – Veronica's clients12:09 – Rebranding18:54 – Chief of staff at BossBabe22:05 – If you're Adele, sing27:21 – Veronica's VAs28:42 – Frankenstein roles36:30 – Veronica on hiring team members44:07 – Expectation of ownership47:57 – Triple-down on specialties50:46 – ValiantVeronica's website Connect with Veronica on Social Media! InstagramFacebook Linkedin Mentioned on the show:BossBabeThe E Myth by Michael E. GerberExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinLike the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

This interview was a bunch of fun! Seeing where Racks has taken her business over just two years has been amazing. Once a Virtual Assistant, now Racks normalizes sold out launches, high paying months and intentional and sustainable growth. 01:44 – The digital nomad04:38 – Corporate departure08:15 – The first client10:13 – Marketing as a new VA13:14 – From VA to coach16:27 – Staying lean21:27 – Contractors working for Racks28:31 – The right fit30:31 – Making a big career transition34:21 – Tips for working on the road41:09 – Failure is part of the process Connect with Racks on Instagram! Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when we open membership again! We're at associationofvas.com. We'd also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Tamay Shannon runs a social media business, W2S Marketing, Where 2 Start Marketing, that was created especially to serve small businesses. Social Media doesn't have to be hard, ineffective, or time consuming. Tamay Shannon takes the overwhelm out of social media for small businesses and gives advice for Virtual Assistants in this episode. Social media can be an integral and money making part of your marketing mix. Tamay's been in business for over 10 years helping small businesses get the brand exposure they deserve without the hassle.01:45 – Getting into social media 06:52 – Keeping up with social media 16:47 – Specialization 19:37 – Social media management vs marketing 22:12 – Charging for strategy and analytics 26:20 – Difficult clients 27:59 – Beware scope creep and other tips 32:57 – Advice for VAs in social media 36:10 – Always use the newest features 40:40 – TikTok for business 43:04 – Messy perfectionTamay's Website Connect with Tamay! InstagramLinkedIn Tools and Resources mentioned in the show Pew Research CenterAppsumo