Hire the Right Virtual Assistant

What if the only thing standing between you and hiring the right VA is… actually creating the position? Not perfecting it, but creating it.

In this episode, Melissa Smith, The PVA, shares why the most important step in hiring the right VA is simply making the role exist, even before you feel ready. From the scrappy origins of Airbnb to her own early days in business, Melissa shows how every great thing starts imperfect, and why your VA hire should, too.

HIRING RESOURCES:

Website: https://thepva.com/

Are you holding back from hiring the right VA because of common business myths? In this episode, Melissa Smith, The PVA, tackles four of the biggest misconceptions that keep entrepreneurs overwhelmed and overworked. From thinking it’s “too early” to hire, to believing “I don’t have enough work for a VA,” Melissa breaks down why these myths are costing you time, energy, and money.

You’ll learn why success isn’t about doing it all yourself — it’s about creating space for opportunity. Melissa shares the truth about risk, investment, and the real return that comes from working with the right VA.

HIRING RESOURCES:

Website: https://thepva.com/

In a culture obsessed with doing more, Melissa Smith The PVA makes the countercultural case for doing less—ruthlessly. This episode is your permission slip to subtract, simplify, and streamline your business so you can focus on what actually moves the needle.

Melissa shares lessons from bestselling authors like Dan Pink and Gary Keller (The One Thing) and shows how successful entrepreneurs stay laser-focused on high-impact tasks. You’ll learn how to identify your MITs (Most Important Tasks), protect your golden hours, and train both your team and yourself to say “no” to low-value work.

If your to-do list never gets shorter, this episode will challenge how you think about productivity—and how hiring the right VA can help you do less, ruthlessly.

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HIRING RESOURCES:

Website: https://thepva.com/

Amateurs Save. Pros Invest.

Amateurs believe saving will somehow be enough. Pros know the truth: investment is what pays dividends. This applies to money, time, and especially VAs. Melissa shares why hiring a VA is not just a cost of doing business, but often the smartest investment you can make to grow new income streams, protect your energy, and position your business for the long run.

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HIRING RESOURCES:

Website: https://thepva.com/

As a CEO or business owner, you’ve poured time, energy, and strategy into creating a thriving company culture, but what about your relationship with your VA? In this episode of the Hire Your VA podcast, Melissa Smith, The PVA, turns the focus back on you with one essential question: Are you satisfied with your current VA?

Melissa shares from her own career journey as a former executive assistant and explains the difference between simply working with a VA and working with the right VA—someone who genuinely enjoys the work and prioritizes your satisfaction.

You’ll learn why satisfaction matters, how to frame powerful hiring questions, and how to finally hire a VA who fits not just your task list, but your leadership style.

If you’ve never been asked what you need from a VA, this episode is for you.

HIRING RESOURCES:

The PVA Interactive Hiring Workbook: https://thepva.com/complimentary-hiring-workbook/

Website: https://thepva.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/

X: https://x.com/thepva

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepva

In this episode, Melissa Smith opens with timeless wisdom from Luke 11:9-10 and unpacks how this biblical principle applies directly to hiring the right VA. Whether you’re new to working with a VA or have tried hiring a VA before without success, Melissa walks you through the simple but powerful process: ask better questions, seek with clarity, and knock on the right virtual doors.

Drawing from a memorable middle school lesson about how to frame questions, Melissa shows how hiring success starts by identifying what you need, not just what a VA can do.

She also shares three essential resources to help you hire with confidence:

If you're tired of guessing, overwhelmed by options, or simply don't know where to start—this episode is your invitation to start asking better questions.

HIRING RESOURCES:

Website: https://thepva.com/

Melissa Smith (The PVA) dives into a powerful concept that could be holding your business back: time debt. If you’ve ever said, “It’s just easier to do it myself,” this episode is for you. Melissa explains how time debt silently eats away at your productivity and long-term success—and why hiring the right VA is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Using real-world examples like McDonald’s decision to prioritize speed down to the second, Melissa unpacks why future-proofing your business starts with valuing your time like money. She also shares practical next steps to break the cycle, reclaim your time, and finally delegate the right way.

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HIRING RESOURCES:

The PVA Self-Assessment: https://thepvaselfassessment.com/

The PVA Interactive Hiring Workbook: https://thepva.com/complimentary-hiring-workbook/ 

Website: https://thepva.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/

X: https://x.com/thepva

Seconds matter—and how you spend them can make or break your business and your life.

In this heartfelt episode of Hire Your VA, host Melissa Smith shares a powerful personal story that drives home the impact of time, energy, and intentional decision-making. From Friday night lights in a small California town to the daily decisions that shape your success as a business owner, Melissa challenges you to rethink how you're using your time—and what you're no longer willing to give up.

This isn’t just about getting more done. It’s about creating the space to be present—for your family, your priorities, and the purpose behind your business. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, this episode is your call to reclaim your energy and take back control.

Want to reclaim your time and energy? Start with the right VA.

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HIRING RESOURCES:

The PVA Self-Assessment: https://thepvaselfassessment.com/

The PVA Interactive Hiring Workbook: https://thepva.com/complimentary-hiring-workbook/ 

Website: https://thepva.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/

X: https://x.com/thepva

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Say goodbye to guesswork and overwhelm — Hire Your VA is your go-to podcast for hiring the right virtual assistant with confidence. Hosted by award-winning VA consultant Melissa Smith, each episode cuts through the noise with expert tips, honest truths, and simple steps to grow your business without doing it all yourself.

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