Erica Graham is a Professional Virtual Design Assistant and virtually works with interior designers and K&B remodel companies. Erica shares a little bit about her expertise and how she got into this field. She also shares why you should dare to leap into being self-employed!

Key takeaways:

• Erica shares a little bit about how she got started as a professional virtual design assistant.
• At first, Erica didn't know what a virtual assistant was.
• Erica is glad she joined the military, but it was a serious "growing up" experience.
• Erica shares a bit about her experiences as a military veteran.
• What does Erica do as a virtual designer?
• Erica has seen an uptick in business because of how many people want to remodel their homes.
• Kathy shares a horror story where someone didn't measure correctly and their entire materials did not fit into the new living space.
• Erica explains how you measure your spaces accurately.
• Erica is able to work with anyone within the United States.
• Where does Erica find her clients?
• A lot of people who started this journey did it because they were miserable at their job.
• Take the leap. You'll be happy that you did.
• You have the skills! Don't let your job beat you down or discourage you!

Resources:

Ericagrahamconsulting.com

Erica on LinkedIn

Quotes:

"A lot of us who started this journey were miserable at our jobs. I happened to lose mine, but I had one foot out the door because I knew there was something more out there for me. I took the leap."

"I want to encourage the listeners to not be afraid. Don't be afraid to try something new."

"It's not going to kill us to take that leap."