Podcast: Monday Musings: A Virtual Assistant’s Sales Cycle
In this episode, Kiri asks the AVA community to go into detail on what a typical sales cycle looks like. The exact question is: Walk me through a successful sales cycle with a prospective client: How many calls do you have with them (and do you do video chats)? Do you have a calendar link […]
Continue readingPodcast: Jeannie Harris: How a VA Pioneer of 20 Year Still Hustles
Jeannie is a small business professional with over 20+ years of freelancing remote experience as a Virtual Executive Administrative Assistant, Operations Manager, Content Writer and Fundraising Program Developer. Her expertise extends to Online Business Management, Content Creation, Blogging, Social Media, Website Management and Virtual Customer Service. 01:58 – Becoming a VA in 1997 07:59 – […]
Continue readingPodcast: Monday Musings: Worst and Best VA Business Investment
Listen to this episode where Kiri polls the AVA community on their best and worst business investment! The most common answers included: -The importance of community -Business coaches -Software -Sponsorships This episode provided insight into how to look at your investments and make sure you are choosing wisely when using your business’ money. Like the […]
Continue readingPodcast: Chrissie Kenaston: Creating More Conversions as a Copywriter with a VA
Chrissie Kenaston is a Virtual Assistant turned copywriter who knows the key to attracting ideal clients is creating authentic messaging that builds true connection. She helps overwhelmed online coaches and course creators do just that, primarily through emails and websites. You can sign up for her weekly messaging tips at her website, https://copywithchrissie.com. 01:39 – […]
Continue readingPodcast: Monday Musings: Your VA Business Profit Margin
In this episode, Kiri discusses the profit margin you can have in your VA business. She talks about the importance between saying what you make versus taking expenses into account as well. Kiri talks about her one year where she made the biggest mistakes and did not make as much money as she hoped due […]
Continue readingPodcast: Jamie Feinberg: Living A VA Life That Lights You Up
Jamie Feinberg is a virtual assistant, traveler, entrepreneur & creative problem-solver helping sensitive, aspiring adventurers get the confidence & tools to craft their dream life now. Jamie’s many hats have included the roles of musician, educator, virtual assistant, administration professional, musical theater aficionado, and life coach, with a Bachelor’s in Music from Smith College and […]
Continue readingPodcast: Monday Musings: What’s a Common Misconception People Have About Virtual Assistants?
We LOVED this question submitted to AVA! Thank you to @upwestsocial for giving us this killer question: what’s a common misconception people have about VAs? Kiri got a little heated during the episode while reading the responses. Our members responded to this with gusto, and answers ranged from: -How much money you can make -VAs […]
Continue readingPodcast: CC Henderson: Knowing Your Capabilities & Limitations as a VA
Capri Henderson is a multifaceted force with an impressive resume that boasts over 20 years of administrative, organizational, and leadership skills rendering her one of today’s leading professionals. Capri’s passion for business administration derived from her appointment as head manager at Taco Bell at the age of 18 years old. In the years to follow, […]
Continue readingPodcast: Monday Musings: If You Could Tell Yourself One Thing When You Started Your Virtual Assistant Business
If you’re looking at starting a VA business or in the process of getting it off the ground, this is a good episode for you! In this episode, Kiri Mohan asks the Virtual Assistant community what they wish they could have told themselves when they first started their VA business. The most common answers included: […]
Continue readingPodcast: Dori Zabari: Crystallizing a VA Career From Academia
Dori Zabari created DIZI (“dee-zee”) strategies for purpose-driven business owners, supporting them by prioritizing process details, market research, and the user experience. Their purpose becomes tangible through online course development, website and client attraction, and implementation support. Dori builds for the creator, bringing their vision to life! In this conversation, we discuss how Dori went […]
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