I'm breaking down what will actually get you booked out as a VA in 2026 and it’s not about working harder or doing more. We’re diving into the real shifts in the VA industry and how to position yourself powerfully this year as a recap from my most recent workshop. 

In this episode, I cover:

• Why “being good at admin” won’t cut it in 2026
• The power of magnetic messaging and how to craft yours
• Niching and how to stand out without boxing yourself in
• The rise of hybrid business models and what they can look like for you
• Why trust is the new currency and how to build authority through your content
• What's actually working to attract clients (hint: it’s not just IG)

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● Instagram: ashleethomas.vacoach

● Website: www.ashleethomas.com.au

● Join the community: Startup Virtual Assistants Australia

More about Virtually Free with Ashlee

Virtually Free is the go-to podcast for virtual assistants, online service providers, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build profitable, flexible businesses that support their lives—not consume them.

Hosted by VA coach and business mentor Ashlee Thomas, each episode is filled with real talk, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you scale sustainably, ditch the hustle mentality, and grow with ease.

New episodes released weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!