The Sam + Jo VA Show

Giving your time away for free means you’ll soon be on the fast-track to burn-out AND your dream VA business will most likely end up a non profitable one.

In fact, Sam + Jo would put money on the fact that a lot of our VA community aren’t even aware of just how much time they aren’t charging out for.  

What you’ll learn:·        

• How you’re giving away your time for free without even realising it.
• The tools and habits that will prevent overwhelm and burnout.
• Why doing freebies for friends, family and not-for-profits isn’t always a great idea.

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Sam + Jo see this All. The. Time.

Women (and men!) failing to launch their VA businesses as they can’t afford the latest laptop, office rent, accounting subscription, qualification, fancy logo and professionally designed website.

Breaking news peeps! You can absolutely get started with the bare minimum of tech, tools and subscriptions.

In fact, anything not on Sam + Jo’s must-have list is just going to hold you back.

What you’ll learn:·        

• The must-have FREE tools that won’t cost you a penny.
• The bare minimum must-haves you ACTUALLY need (it’s a short list).
• Why everything else on your list can wait.

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Should you ask your clients to sign a contact? YES, YES, YES! 

A hundred times YES!

Virtual assistants should never, EVER start work until a contract (aka Service Agreement) is signed by their clients.

Sam + Jo are incredibly passionate about this as they have seen first-hand what can happen if you don’t.

What you’ll learn:·        

• The reasons your clients should always sign a contract.
• The types of things your contract should include.

If you're in New Zealand and looking for a robust Contract then check out the Service Agreement Template available over on the VANNZ website. 

It's an affordable and ROBUST legal document created by a team of lawyers specifically for NZ Virtual Assistants. 

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We get asked frequently how virtual assistants should be showcasing their work – and what types of projects they should be including.

It's a common question because everyone knows having a standout portfolio is a powerful thing to have under your belt, and done well, it has the potential to knock the socks off new leads!

What you’ll learn:·        

• Why not all VAs need portfolios
•  How best to showcase your work
•  What not to include in a portfolio
•  How to take your portfolios to the next level! 

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In the lead-up to the holiday season many virtual assistants are stressing and wracking their brains to pick the perfect end of year thank you gifts for their regular clients.

Why?

Because building meaningful relationships with your clients is proven to increase referrals and means higher retentions rates. 

And showing them your care about them and their business is part of achieving this.

HOWEVER, there is no point breaking the bank and going into the red in order to show your appreciation and loyalty.

In this episode, you’ll learn Sam + Jo’s favourite (and simple!) ways to love your clients throughout the year that don’t have to cost the earth.

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Most of us are familiar with this well-known quote by Anne Lamott:

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes … Including you.”

But despite knowing it to be true, burnout is VERY real in the VA world. 

In fact, it’s certainly one of the main reasons VAs return to their 9 – 5.

The good news is that balancing your workload can absolutely prevent virtual assistant exhaustion!

In this episode Sam + Jo share their top 5 ways to get that balance right to keep you in the VA game.

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Becoming a sub-contractor for an already established VA business is not only a great way for those new to the VA world to gain some experience, it’s the route many VAs go down who have no interest in the work involved to find their own clients.

And with the VA industry in the midst of a pandemic BOOM, there’s been a huge increase in VAs looking to growing their teams.

What you’ll learn:·        

• The expectations VA business owners have of their sub-contractors.
• Common fears established VAs have around growing their teams.
• What to expect as a sub-contractor (from pricing to the interview process and everything in between).

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Don’t make your first impression a last impression!

That very first consultation/discovery call with a new lead is your time to shine! 

In fact, your #1 priority is to make that potential client walk away knowing you’re a professional business owner who WANTS to work with them.

We've heard first hand some seriously shocking stories of VAs making the WORST first impressions imaginable, and although we got a wicked case of the giggles whilst recording this episode, underneath the laughter are some serious warnings.

What you’ll learn:

• What you need to do to prepare for a Zoom call with a lead
• Why making a poor first impression is a wasted opportunity
• What not to do during a Zoom meeting

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First impressions count online, and a bad first impression it all it takes for a potential client to head elsewhere.

But standing out online can be daunting, especially when you look around at other VAs who seem to be nailing it.

In this episode you'll learn the 10 actionable steps you can take RIGHT NOW to improve your online presence. 

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Don’t worry! VAs are NOT leaving the industry in droves! However, many are shying away from using the title ‘Virtual Assistant’. 

Love it or hate it, the term ‘VA’ is one that is easily recognisable and is a search term that business owners are typing into Google right now.

Sam + Jo discuss the pros and cons of using such a broad (and sometimes undervalued) title and why being overly clever when naming your business can back-fire.

What you’ll learn:·        

• Why VAs are ditching their job title?
• Should you join them?
• The reasons to keep calling yourself a virtual assistant

Join the Scale It! Mastermind for established virtual assistants looking to level up their business. Make more money, get more clients and grow your team today!

Sam & Jo xoxo