No 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 readingThe Value of Networking Before You Need To – Pt. 2
In August, the Association of Virtual Assistants is highlighting the value of networking on our monthly blog, podcast, and by bringing in guest expert, Robbie Samuels, to speak to our members. Here is our previous blog on The Value of Networking Before You Need To. Recently, Robbie published an article The Dirty Business of […]
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 […]
Continue readingThe Value of Networking Before You Need To – Pt. 1
The greatest value of networking is doing so before you need to. Most virtual assistants agree that there is value in networking. In fact, when we surveyed respondents for the State of the VA Industry Report and asked; How important is general networking to you? Over half of the respondents (52.3%) responded that networking is […]
Continue readingSpring Forward As A Virtual Assistant
The Association of Virtual Assistants loves to see VAs and particularly our members spring forward in their business endeavors. What is most amazing is that planting the smallest of seeds can have you reaping the biggest rewards! Is your VA business in full bloom? Here are three ways to make sure your VA […]
Continue readingMembership Provides You With Referrals
The Association of Virtual Assistants membership provides you with referrals and this shouldn’t come as a surprise. The idea behind creating the AVA came from Founder and CEO Melissa Smith’s bestselling books and her findings as the premier VA Matchmaker in the industry. The AVA was designed to answer the number one question of both […]
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