No Frills VA Podcast: Brave Enough for a 20 Year Plan
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 […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: Saying a Good Goodbye
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; […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: Diana Aitchison: Being An All the Things VA
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 […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: There’s Gotta Be a Better Way
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; […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: Creating A Non-Urgent Productive Lifestyle
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 […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: TaVona Denise: Releasing Launch Trauma
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, […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: What To Do When You’ve Made A Bad Decision
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 […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: When Networking Feels Icky
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; […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: Robbie Samuels: Networking to a Small List with Big Results
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 […]
Continue readingNo Frills VA Podcast: Networking for High-Achievers
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 […]
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