In this episode of Virtually Amazing Assistants with Shelley Fishel, Kathy Soulsby, founder of Personally Virtual, shares her journey from a varied career to building a successful team of virtual assistants over the past decade. Kathy discusses her experience, including scaling her business, managing a team of VAs, and the process behind authoring her two books. The episode dives into the importance of productivity, managing client expectations, and practical tips for assistants on staying organized and focused. Shelley also touches on her own plans for the podcast and the significance of networking in the VA industry.

00:00 Introduction to Virtually Amazing Assistants

01:02 Meet Kathy Soulsby: A Journey from PA to Business Owner

02:44 Networking and Building Connections

04:26 Growing a Team: Challenges and Successes

09:27 Writing Virtually Painless: Inspiration and Process

15:30 The Productivity Nerd Podcast: Insights and Experiences

19:59 Tips for Aspiring VAs and PAs

27:35 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes