Your dream of running a profitable VA business doesn’t have to wait. Inside the Superstar Assistant Academy, you’ll learn exactly what to do (and when to do it) so you can confidently build your VA business in less than a month.

You don’t have to take a blind leap to start your virtual assistant business! You can build your income and freedom one small step at a time.

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares how she built her VA business while still working full-time, the mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent, and the exact approach you can take to create financial stability before taking the leap.

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I actually make this work without risking everything?”- this conversation will show you that it’s absolutely possible.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to start your VA business while still working your 9–5
• How to find time to build your business even with a busy schedule
• Signs you’re ready to leave your full-time job
• How to make the transition feel safe, not scary

✨ Want lifetime access to every resource, template, and coaching support you need to build your VA business step-by-step? Join Laura inside the Superstar Assistant Academy and start creating your version of freedom today.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep26-build-before-you-leap-start-your-va-biz-while-youre-still-9-5ing

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join Laura Nicole’s upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day digital event where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

So many new virtual assistants get stuck in “prep mode”, spending weeks working on a website. weaking fonts, writing their About page, and trying to make everything look perfect before ever signing a client. 

But here’s the truth: a website is a resource, NOT a requirement.

In this episode, Laura Nicole broke down why you don’t need a fancy website (or even a logo!) to start landing clients, what actually matters to potential clients, and how to focus your time on what moves the needle.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect setup” before starting, this conversation will give you the clarity and permission to take action now.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What clients really care about when choosing a VA
• The tools that actually matter when you’re getting started
• A simple alternative to a website that helps you land clients faster
• How to break free from “prep mode” and finally take action

If you’ve been putting off starting your VA business because your website “isn’t ready” yet - this episode is for you.

✨ Want step-by-step guidance to turn your existing skills into paid services? Join Laura Nicole on her upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills workshop designed for busy moms who are ready to start their VA journey. You’ll learn how to create your one-sheet VA resume (templates included!) and get personalized feedback from Laura.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep25-no-website-no-problem-start-here-instead

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

If you’ve been wondering where to even start as a VA, the Career Switch Cheat Sheet is your shortcut. Grab it now and learn how to map out your first services with ease.

Thinking about becoming a Virtual Assistant but wondering if you’re really qualified? In this replay episode, Laura Nicole shares a fresh perspective about becoming a Virtual Assistant that might surprise you. She explains why the skills you use in your everyday life, at work and at home, could be your biggest business asset and why starting a VA career might be easier (and more natural) than you think.

Join her as she breaks down why transitioning into the virtual assistant space doesn’t mean starting over from scratch. You’ll walk away with a new outlook on the value of your everyday abilities.

In this episode, Laura Nicole will discuss:

• Recognizing skills you already have
• Three signs that indicate your natural fit for VA work
• Qualities that matter most to clients when hiring a VA

Ready to see your skills for what they truly are? Grab her free Career Switch Cheat Sheet to connect the dots between what you already do and what clients are actively seeking in a virtual assistant.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep24-switching-lanes-3-signs-you-ll-be-a-successful-va

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Want step-by-step guidance on pricing, pitching, and landing clients? Join Laura Nicole inside the Superstar Assistant Academy to build your profitable VA business with confidence.

Ever feel pressured to drop your rates just to land a client? Before you say yes to less, you’ll want to hear this episode.

Laura Nicole shared a simple shift that will help you keep your value intact, build trust with potential clients, and set the tone for a long-lasting working relationship, all without lowering your prices… TRIAL PERIODS!

If you’ve been second-guessing your rates or struggling with client objections, this episode will give you the confidence (and words) you need to stand firm while still moving the conversation forward and still offering a middle ground solution to new clients.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why dropping your rates can hurt your business in the long run
• How to approach negotiations without desperation
• The Trial Period option to help potential clients feel more comfortable signing on

Want a clear roadmap to finding clients, setting your rates, and growing with confidence? You’ll find it all inside the Superstar Assistant Academy.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep23-trial-periods-the-smart-alternative-to-dropping-your-rates

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

If you’ve been wondering where to even start as a VA, the Career Switch Cheat Sheet is your shortcut. Grab it now and learn how to map out your first services with ease.

One of the biggest perks of being a virtual assistant is time freedom, but what happens when your business sneaks into every little pocket of your day? The truth is, without boundaries, the “perk” of flexibility can actually leave you overwhelmed and burnt out.

In this episode, Laura Nicole opens up about how she learned (the hard way!) to draw clear lines between work and family life. She’ll walk you through her favorite time management method, plus share the two tools that keep her phone in check so she can be present both at work and at home.

You’ll hear about:

• Why setting boundaries early is key to avoiding burnout
• Time blocking for work-life balance
• App blocking tools for focus

If you’ve been craving more balance as a VA, this episode will give you the practical steps to protect your time, energy, and the freedom you wanted in the first place.

Ready to take back control of your time and career? Download the free Career Switch Cheat Sheet and learn how to pivot into virtual assistance with confidence.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep22-boundaries-that-keep-your-biz-and-life-balanced

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Your dream of running a profitable VA business doesn’t have to wait. Inside the Superstar Assistant Academy, you’ll learn exactly what to do (and when to do it) so you can confidently build your VA business in less than a month.

Starting your VA business doesn’t have to mean signing up for a dozen platforms or paying for expensive software before you’ve even landed your first client.

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares her essential tools you actually need when getting started and how keeping it lean can help you hold onto more of your hard-earned income.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Free (and effective) tools for time tracking, project management, and client communication
• How to get paid without paying extra fees or overcomplicating invoicing
• Why “keeping it simple” helps you keep more money in your pocket when starting out

By the end of this episode, you’ll see how possible it is to launch your VA business without spending hundreds of dollars on platforms you don’t actually need.

Ready for a step-by-step roadmap, templates, and proven support to help you build your VA business in just 28 days? Join Laura inside the Superstar Assistant Academy and start your journey today.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep21-must-have-va-tools

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join Laura Nicole’s upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day digital event where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

AI seems to be everywhere right now, and if you’ve been wondering whether it’s about to replace virtual assistants altogether, you’re not alone. 

In this episode, Laura Nicole breaks down the biggest myth about AI in the VA world and shows you why your role as a human virtual assistant is more valuable than ever. By the end, you’ll see that AI doesn’t eliminate VA roles, it actually elevates them.

In this episode, Laura will discuss:

• Why AI is just a tool to business owners, not a teammate
• How to use AI to save time, boost efficiency, and increase your value as a VA
• The mindset shift that turns AI from being a threat into your advantage

Join Laura Nicole’s next live round of Discover Your Superstar VA Skills, a four-day digital event where she’ll help you identify your marketable skills, package them professionally, and build the confidence to start landing clients right now.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep20-busting-va-myths-use-ai-to-elevate-va-role

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Your Virtual Assistant Coach Podcast by Laura Nicole has been welcoming lots of new listeners lately (yay!), and in this replay episode, Laura takes a step back to share her own journey. 

She opens up about how she replaced her teaching salary in just five months while being able to stay home with her newborn daughter. She demonstrates how VA work provided both the income and flexibility her family needed to transform their financial situation and quality of life.

If you're curious about what this could look like for you and how you can actually get started taking the steps to make this your reality, listen until the end of the episode to learn about her free masterclass that is the perfect place to start!

In this episode, Laura will discuss:

• Her journey before becoming a VA
• Going from basement to dream house
• The life-changing results of transitioning to Virtual Assistance

If you're curious about what becoming a VA could look like for you and how you can actually get started taking the steps to make this your reality, Click Here to Watch my Free Masterclass

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep19-how-i-replaced-my-teaching-salary

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

If you’re just tuning in and haven’t listened to Part One of my conversation with Jess yet, I’d love for you to jump back and listen to Episode 17 first. That way, you’ll get the full convo and all the goodness we covered before diving into Episode 18.

You’ve heard the importance of belief, but how do you actually build belief when it feels impossible??

In this episode, Laura Nicole and mindset and growth coach Jess Schmenk (@jess.schmenk) dive into Part Two of their powerful conversation, breaking down the “ladder of believability” and how you can use it to create real confidence in both life and business.

This isn’t fluffy “woo woo” talk, it’s practical steps you can take today to see (and celebrate!) your own progress. 

Whether you struggle with self-doubt, tend to forget your wins, or feel like affirmations just don’t work for you, this conversation will show you how to stack small victories into lasting belief.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The “ladder of believability” framework to strengthen your confidence step by step
• How to use affirmations in a way that actually works (instead of feeling fake)
• A simple practice to track your wins and rewire your mindset daily

We’d love to hear what stood out to you today! Text back using this link or message me on IG. And don’t forget - Jess’s DMs are always open at @jess.schmenk. She truly loves connecting and hearing what hit home for you.

And if you loved today’s episodes, make sure you join Jess’s email list. It’s full of free coaching nuggets and encouragement you can use right away! Jess also has a The CEO Spiral Private Podcast - short, sweet episodes where she shares tough-love truth bombs straight from the heart.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep18-building-belief-with-jess-schmenk-pt2

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ever wonder why some Virtual Assistants soar while others struggle, despite having the same strategies? The secret isn't in what they're doing - it's in how they're thinking.

In this episode, Laura Nicole sits down with mindset and growth coach Jess Schmenk for an honest, empowering chat that will leave you inspired to think bigger and believe deeper.

Without giving too much away… you’ll walk away feeling fired up to tackle the inner work that fuels your outer success.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why belief is the foundation every VA needs (before strategy even works)
• How mindset shifts can change the way you show up in your business
• A conversation that will leave you feeling seen, validated, and motivated

Episode 18 is waiting - if you want to hear Jess talk about how you can build your very own ladder of believability, pop over and listen to part two of this interview in the next episode!

Want to connect with Jess? Slide into her DMs at @jess.schmenk, she’d love to hear from you!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep17-building-belief-with-jess-schmenk-pt1

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started