The Virtually Awesome Podcast

Welcome to episode 044 of the Virtually Awesome Podcast!

Today we're talking ALL about why you need to be using your show notes to leverage your content - and a few simple hacks to help you rock it. So, do you write show notes for EVERY episode of your podcast? If not, why not? You're missing a huge opportunity to grow your business!

A Few Highlights:

• The Australian Women's Podcast Network is coming!
• Your show notes form an important wedge of your systems wheel
• If you self-host on your website, you have a HUGE opportunity to boost your SEO
• Help your listeners connect further with you and your guests!

Find out more about the Australian Women's Podcast Network by emailing Ashleigh [email protected]

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Welcome to episode 043 of the Virtually Awesome Podcast with your hostess with the mostess, Ashleigh Rae!

In this juicy episode, we're joined by the cheeky, yet wise Renee Hasseldine from Share Your Passion chatting about why on EARTH visual models are a glorious way to grow your business, and how to get in the mysterious flow zone. Tune in for some serious business pow-wow words from Renee on all the most important areas of business - from sales and marketing, getting the flow zone, outsourcing, growth... all the darn things, and this cheeky lady? she's got the experience to back it!

A Few Highlights:

• Stick to your strengths
• Build an amazing team to grow and leverage
• Be professional...duh?!
• Systems and automation - your business need to run like a well-oiled machine!

Connect with Renee Here:

• https://business.facebook.com/ipassetqueen/ • https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachesbrainstrust/ • http://www.linkedin.com/in/reneehasseldine • https://twitter.com/ipassetqueen • http://shareyourpassion.com.au/ • http://www.youtube.com/c/ShareyourpassionAu • https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/leveraged-loving-it-podcast/id1212564902?mt=2

Connect with the Virtually Awesome Team here:

Facebook: @virtuallyawesomeservices

Instagram: @virtuallyawesomeservices

Email: [email protected]

Apply to be Part of the Australian Women's Podcast Network by emailing Ashleigh and we'll send you the application information!

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Welcome back VA's and Podnerds!

Join Ashleigh for a quick solo episode about creating a strong mindset that supports your business, and ripples out into all areas of your life. Why? because otherwise, you might just enjoy being stuck in your own way a little much - you could do what Ashleigh did, and stay stuck for TWO WHOLE YEARS!

Check out the Virtually Awesome Podcast Academy here:

https://vapodcastacademy.thinkific.com/courses/mindset-foundations-for-podcasters

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Hang with the VA Team here:

www.facebook.com/virtuallyawesomeservices

www.instagram.com/virtuallyawesomeservices

Email [email protected]

Welcome to episode 041 of the Virtually Awesome Podcast!

You're in for a cracker episode with special guest, Rosie Shilo from Virtually Yours!

Tune into this episode for a hilarious journey back in time to BEFORE social media existed (can you even imagine life without Facebook and Instagram?!) common mistake VA's make, and the things VA's do exceptionally well!

About Our Guest

Since creating Virtually Yours, a thriving and ever growing network for Virtual Assistants, Rosie Shilo has become one dedicated business woman. Currently Rosie owns and runs 'Virtually Yours', a network for over 190 Australian Virtual Assistants which she founded in 2004. Rosie has mentored many new and experienced VAs in their business, and seen them overcome many hurdles to achieve amazing goals. This inspired her to write "VA VA Voom: How to become an amazing VA and every client's most Valued Asset" which was published in May 2014 and has sold hundreds of copies to date plus her new release 'Reach for the Stars - a woman's guide to becoming a Stellar Virtual Assistant' which is out now! She has also launched her own VA podcast 'Outsourcing Mysteries Exposed'! On a personal note, Rosie is a dedicated mother to 2 little girls, Ruby (8) and Ella (3). Ruby certainly keeps Rosie on her toes with her adventurous mind and entertaining ways while Ella is learning all these tricks from her big sister. Rosie is thankful that she is able to run her businesses from home in order to be there for her family. She also has 2 gorgeous 'fur babies', Mango and Abbie, who like to share her office chair or lay at her feet as she works. This passionate woman who has been described many times as 'awesome' is a true asset to the Virtual Assistant industry and her desire to see the industry grow and develop shines through in everything she does.

A Few Highlights

• Ashleigh reveals her age... a small amount of math is required
• Rosie shares what the business landscape looked like BEFORE social media boomed
• Common mistakes and things that go wrong in new VA businesses
• Things VA's do exceptionally well
• laughter!

Check Out More on Rosie here:

http://www.facebook.com/VirtuallyYoursVirtualAssistance https://www.instagram.com/virtuallyyoursvas/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Dexter2907 https://www.linkedin.com/in/virtuallyyours/ http://twitter.com/vyva

Buy her books, and check out the VA Conference here:

• Reaching for the Stars -https://www.virtuallyyours.com.au/reaching-for-the-stars-order-now/
• VA VA Voom eBook - https://www.virtuallyyours.com.au/va-va-voom-ebook/
• Ingrid Bayers Books (she has 2) -https://www.vainstitute.com.au/books
• Responding to jobleads book which is super helpful for new VAs -https://www.virtuallyyours.com.au/writing-stand-out-job-responses-ebook/
• Australian VA Conference - http://australianvaconference.com/

Hang with the VA Team Online

www.facebook.com/virtuallyawesomeservices

www.instagram.com/virtuallyawesomeservices

Email [email protected]

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Hello Podnerds!

Welcome to episode FORTY of the VA Podcast!

This episode is a solo show with your hostess, Ashleigh Rae and touches on a touchy subject: what happens when a new client relationship goes belly up?

Ashleigh shares her lessons from two recent experiences and what she has learned from letting go of seemingly dream clients.

Highlights:

• Knowing your niche is not the whole picture
• Stick to your zone of genius and excellence
• You CAN choose who you work with
• Remember WHY you got into business in the first place
• Real examples from the VA team
• KNOW how you work best

Connect on Social Media:

Facebook: @virtuallyawesomeservices

Instagram: @virtuallyawesomeservices

Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to episode 039 of the Virtually Awesome Podcast!

Today, we're joined by the fascinating Tarryn Reeves, the Managing Director of her own Virtual Assistance company.

In Tarryn's Words: At Zimpasha, our mission is to give small business owners their time back. As a business owner myself, I know that there comes a time in your business when you can no longer 'wear all the hats.' We started our business so that you can keep doing yours. I used to work in a job that I hated, and I got really sick. I believe that no one should have to work in a job that they don't like and that is why I am here, to help your dream business thrive. Stop working crazy hours, getting stressed out trying to learn all the systems and get back to doing your thing! Life is for living right? When I'm not helping you, I like to read, spend time in nature, travel and have fun with my family.

Mentioned Links:

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Join our mailing list to the first in the know about all the juicy goodness being created just for our listeners! Join us here: http://bit.ly/joinvirtuallyawesome

Find Us on Social Media:

Facebook Page @virtuallyawesomeservices

Facebook Community: bit.ly/podcasterscollective

IG @virtuallyawesomeservices

Web www.ashleighrae.com

Email [email protected]

Welcome to episode 038 of the Virtually Awesome Podcast!

Today, we're celebrating International Podcast Day - Ashleigh shares how she first came across podcasting, and her the BIG reason why she loves this medium so darn much - strap in, it's worth having a tissue handy for this.

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Join our mailing list for VA updates and exclusive offers - as well as being first in the know about our upcoming podcast program! Join us by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/joinvirtuallyawesome

IMPORTANT UPDATE

We officially purchased the business name Virtually Awesome, and we've changed our social handles to reflect that. You can now find us in these awesome places:

Facebook: @virtuallyawesomeservices

Instagram: @virtuallyawesomeservices

Website: www.ashleighrae.com

Whether you're just beginning to get into Podcasting to support your business, or if you're looking at becoming an editor VA, there are systems and process you'll need to put in place to save you time, and sanity and maximize your content.

In this episode, Ashleigh shares her favorite, low cost or FREE systems and software to help you get your podcasting enterprise, off the ground for peanuts.

Chill with Ashleigh and VA team in these cool places:

www.facebook.com/groups/podcasterscollective

www.facebook.com/virtuallyashleigh

www.instagram.com/virtuallyashleigh

www.ashleighrae.com

Email [email protected]

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How do you run a business when emergencies happen?

How do you look after yourself, your clients, your family when you have no idea whats happening or will happen?

Join Ashleigh on today's episode to learn how she managed to care for herself, her business, and her family in the midst of a medical emergency.

You'll hear her best tips so far, and also get a great update on the direction of her business and this podcast!

Chill with Ashleigh in these places:

www.facebook.com/virtuallyashleigh

www.instagram.com/virtuallyashleigh

www.twitter.com/thevapodcast

www.facebook.com/groups/podcasterscollective

Email: [email protected]

Welcome to episode 035 with special guest and fellow change-maker, Louisa Tew from Away Team!

This conversation with Louisa raises a topic that's NEVER talked about in the Australian, entrepreneurial landscape: hiring ethically. Can you really hire a VA for $3 or $4 per hour? And what difference does it really make to be paying a bit more? This conversation is incredibly juicy and really poses some big thinking points for how we run our businesses and what our ethics really are…

About Louisa:

Louisa Tew is Co-Founder and Owner of Away Team an ethical outsourcing company matching workers in the Philippines with businesses in Australia Louisa previously worked for 20 years in the Community Development field working for such organizations as St Kilda Gatehouse and Concern Australia.

Louisa has strong beliefs in fairness and equality and, together with her partner Matt, has used these beliefs to create the model for Away Team that sees happy Filipino workers are paid excellent wages and Australian business prosper because of reduced payroll costs. Louisa and her family spend extended time in the Philippines and are based in Cagayan De Oro, they spend time traveling to the many spectacular places the Philippines has to offer all while running 2 successful businesses.

Find Louisa Online and Lovingly Cyber Stalk Her:

https://www.facebook.com/awayteam.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/awayteamau/ https://awayteam.com.au/

Find Ashleigh and Scotty Online and Lovingly Cyber Stalk Them:

www.facebook.com/virtuallyashleigh

bit.ly/podcasterscollective

[email protected]