Are you a coach, hypnotist, or course creator trying to do everything yourself? Doug O’Brien sits down with his longtime virtual assistant and content manager, Linah Macharia, to talk about what a VA really does—and how the right support can help you grow your business without burning out. In this episode: Why every coach should consider hiring a virtual assistant What to delegate first (and what to keep) How Doug's content strategy transformed when he handed off key tasks Tips for finding a reliable VA who understands the coaching world How AI and assistants can work together to make your business more powerful Whether you're still doing your own emails and YouTube thumbnails or wondering how to find someone you can trust, this episode is packed with practical advice and stories from behind the scenes of Doug’s business.

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00:00 – Introduction: Meet Doug’s virtual assistant, Linah 
02:40 – What a virtual assistant actually does 
06:35 – Doug's story: building his first website & realizing the value of outsourcing 
11:58 – What to outsource and when to do it 
16:15 – How Doug and Linah work together (newsletters, YouTube, podcast) 
20:01 – Why outsourcing content tasks grows your business faster 
24:14 – Common fears about hiring a VA—and how to overcome them 
27:22 – Key questions to ask when hiring your first VA 
30:40 – Examples of what coaches can delegate to a VA