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Episode 8: The 3 Phases of Hiring the "Right" Virtual Assistant
In this episode, Lori Young interviews Melissa Smith, the founder and CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants. They discuss the three phases of hiring the right virtual assistant (VA) for your coaching business. Melissa shares her personal journey of starting her own business as a virtual assistant and how she eventually transitioned into matching clients with the right VA. She emphasizes the importance of determining what you want the VA to do, being specific in your job description, conducting due diligence in the hiring process, and having a thorough onboarding process. Melissa also offers a free interactive hiring workbook to help coaches hire the right VA.
Key Takeaways:
The first phase of hiring the right VA is determining what you want them to do and being excited about delegating those tasks.
Be specific in your job description to attract the right VA and deter the wrong ones from applying.
Conduct due diligence in the hiring process, including reference checks and background checks.
Have systems and processes in place to effectively guide the VA and avoid mistakes.
The onboarding phase is crucial for setting expectations and goals for the VA and ensuring a smooth working relationship.
About The Guest:
Melissa Smith is the Founder & CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants and The PVA, a firm that matches clients with the right virtual assistants. She is also the best-selling author of two books, Hire The Right Virtual Assistant and Become a Successful Virtual Assistant. Additionally, Melissa also mentors for Remote-how Academy, the first global, online education and individual certification program.
Drawing from her experience while working on five different continents Melissa truly understands how to operate a successful virtual business.
Melissa has been featured by ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, Forbes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. News & World Report. Most recently Melissa was named Top Virtual Assistant Consultant of the Year, a Top 10 Most Inspiring Woman in Business 2022, one of the top 100 Dynamic Leaders, and a trailblazing female entrepreneur to watch in 2021.
Website - http://www.thepva.com/
Complimentary Hiring Workbook - https://thepva.com/complimentary-hiring-workbook/
Follow Melissa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/
Connect with Lori (Your Host):
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amazingobm
Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boostingbusinessbreakthroughs/
Connect with us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiywHIJKiGOYJk0TBe3eYuQ
Subscribe to the weekly Coaches Marketing Scoop Newsletter - https://amazingobm.ck.page/395ad25a19
Learn more on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazingobm/
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By Lori YoungIn this episode, Lori Young interviews Melissa Smith, the founder and CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants. They discuss the three phases of hiring the right virtual assistant (VA) for your coaching business. Melissa shares her personal journey of starting her own business as a virtual assistant and how she eventually transitioned into matching clients with the right VA. She emphasizes the importance of determining what you want the VA to do, being specific in your job description, conducting due diligence in the hiring process, and having a thorough onboarding process. Melissa also offers a free interactive hiring workbook to help coaches hire the right VA.
Key Takeaways:
The first phase of hiring the right VA is determining what you want them to do and being excited about delegating those tasks.
Be specific in your job description to attract the right VA and deter the wrong ones from applying.
Conduct due diligence in the hiring process, including reference checks and background checks.
Have systems and processes in place to effectively guide the VA and avoid mistakes.
The onboarding phase is crucial for setting expectations and goals for the VA and ensuring a smooth working relationship.
About The Guest:
Melissa Smith is the Founder & CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants and The PVA, a firm that matches clients with the right virtual assistants. She is also the best-selling author of two books, Hire The Right Virtual Assistant and Become a Successful Virtual Assistant. Additionally, Melissa also mentors for Remote-how Academy, the first global, online education and individual certification program.
Drawing from her experience while working on five different continents Melissa truly understands how to operate a successful virtual business.
Melissa has been featured by ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, Forbes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. News & World Report. Most recently Melissa was named Top Virtual Assistant Consultant of the Year, a Top 10 Most Inspiring Woman in Business 2022, one of the top 100 Dynamic Leaders, and a trailblazing female entrepreneur to watch in 2021.
Website - http://www.thepva.com/
Complimentary Hiring Workbook - https://thepva.com/complimentary-hiring-workbook/
Follow Melissa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/
Connect with Lori (Your Host):
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amazingobm
Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boostingbusinessbreakthroughs/
Connect with us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiywHIJKiGOYJk0TBe3eYuQ
Subscribe to the weekly Coaches Marketing Scoop Newsletter - https://amazingobm.ck.page/395ad25a19
Learn more on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazingobm/
Are you ready for a business growth team to support your next level of growth?
While you might know me as the host of the Boosting Business Breakthroughs podcast, a big part of my work is helping coaches raise visibility and achieve business growth through effective marketing strategies. We specialize in content marketing, website development and launch management.
With a full support team, you can count on us to be your marketing partner that actually does all the work for you.
A marketing strategist to help you plan and create high level strategy.
A copywriter to write all your website content, social media, email sequences and more.
A website designer to knock out your sales pages, optin pages and even full websites.
A graphic designer to design all your eye-catching social graphics and marketing materials.
A social media manager to make sure all your blogs, social content and newsletters reach your prospects.
A launch manager to be your right-hand woman when you launch your offers.
We are your big sigh of relief, the answer to all your marketing prayers and ultimately, your partners in your success!
To learn more, visit us at www.amazingobm.com