Join me for the VA Starter Sprint, a four-day workshop where we’ll turn your skills into services and get you ready to start your VA journey!

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What happens when being a good employee and being the mom you want to be suddenly feel impossible at the same time? 

For me, it was a day when my five-month-old daughter was sick, my husband was traveling, and I still had to leave my baby with my mom to go teach my classes. I knew she was safe and taken care of, but everything in me wanted to be home with her.

That experience became one of the most pivotal moments that pushed me to realize I needed another way to make money. I couldn’t just quit my job, we needed my income, but I knew I didn’t want working motherhood to always feel this way. 

In this episode, I’m sharing how that moment led me to discover virtual assistant work and how building this new option eventually gave me the flexibility and control of my motherhood that I was looking for.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• The moment that made me realize I needed to find another way to make money while still supporting my family.

• How discovering virtual assistant work changed what was possible for me as a working mom.

• Why those frustrating moments can be a sign that it’s time to start building another option, even if you’re not ready to quit your job.

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🌎 VA outside the US, Canada or UK?? Learn how to find quality, long-term clients beyond Upwork, Fiverr & cold pitching inside the International VA Collective.

Join me for the VA Starter Sprint, a four-day workshop running September 22nd–25th where you’ll spend about an hour each day taking your first steps toward becoming a VA, with coaching from me throughout the workshop. It’s just $7 to register, and seats are limited.

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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-ep-71-why-i-left-the-classroom-for-va-work

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

Join me for the VA Starter Sprint, a four-day workshop where we’ll turn your skills into services and get you ready to start your VA journey!.
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Does organizing a messy Google Drive, sorting through files, and creating systems actually sound kind of satisfying to you? What might feel like a simple task to you could be something your future clients have been putting off for months, or even years.

In this episode, I’m breaking down file and drive organization as a virtual assistant service and what this work can actually look like for a client. 

From creating folder structures and naming systems to sorting files and maintaining an organized drive, we’re talking about why this simple behind-the-scenes support can bring so much value to a business and why it can be a great service for beginner VAs.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• What file and drive organization looks like as a virtual assistant service and the types of tasks it can include.

• Why business owners need help keeping their files organized and how this support can save them time and reduce their mental load.

• Why this service can be a great option for beginner VAs who already have strong organizational skills.
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🌎 VA outside the US, Canada or UK?? Learn how to find quality, long-term clients beyond Upwork, Fiverr & cold pitching inside the International VA Collective.

Join me for the VA Starter Sprint, a live four-day workshop running from September 22nd - 25th. We’ll identify the skills you already have, turn them into services, create your professional VA resume, and work on the mindset needed to succeed as a VA, all for $7.
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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-ep-70-turn-organization-into-a-va-ervice

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

Come join us inside the VA Income Lab and get the support and resources to start landing clients and turning your VA skills into reliable income!
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What if you could leave your 9-5 without having to take that terrifying leap into the unknown? If you’re working a full-time job right now but dreaming about going all-in on virtual assistant work, you don’t have to wait until your VA income completely replaces your paycheck to start making your exit plan.

In fact, the time when you have both your 9-5 paycheck and your VA income might be the most valuable part of your transition. 

Instead of rushing to replace your entire salary, you can use this season to build your business, grow your client roster, and create some financial breathing room before you ever hand in that resignation. 

So today, I want to walk you through exactly how to use that time strategically, and how to make your eventual exit feel a whole lot less risky.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• How to use your VA income to build a financial cushion before leaving your 9-5.

• How to figure out your “exit number” based on what you actually need to cover your monthly expenses.

• Why building your VA business before quitting can make the transition feel less risky and give you more room to grow once you go full-time.

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🌎 VA outside the US, Canada or UK?? Learn how to find quality, long-term clients beyond Upwork, Fiverr & cold pitching inside the International VA Collective.

Ready to start building your VA income? Join me inside the VA Income Lab, where you’ll get everything you need to get started, sign your first clients, and build consistent VA income toward replacing your 9-5!

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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-ep-69-dont-quit-your-9-5-until-you-do-this

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 to see how you could make 1k/mo working just 1 hour a day as a VA? Join me for my free live masterclass tomorrow (August 28th), to learn how!!

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It’s easy to look around at other virtual assistants and assume the women getting hired are the ones with the most experience, the longest list of software skills, and the most impressive resumes. When you're brand new, it can start to feel like you need to learn more, get another certification, or somehow become more qualified before a business owner would ever consider hiring you.

But after hearing directly from an online business owner who has spent 8 years hiring and working with VAs, I want to challenge that idea. Because the things she looks for most when bringing someone onto her team have nothing to do with knowing every platform or having years of VA experience. 

If you've been underestimating the value of what you already bring to the table, even as a ‘newbie’, this episode will give you a completely different perspective.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• What can make a client choose one VA over another

• Why paying attention to the small details matters

• The qualities that can make you valuable, even when you're brand new

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🌎 VA outside the US, Canada or UK?? Learn how to find quality, long-term clients beyond Upwork, Fiverr & cold pitching inside the International VA Collective.
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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-ep-68-you-dont-need-experience-to-get-hired-as-a-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 to see how you could make 1k/mo working just 1 hour a day as a VA? Join me for my free live masterclass on August 28th, to learn how!!
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Could becoming a virtual assistant actually be the right path for you?

Maybe you’ve been craving more flexibility, more income, or a way to work that fits better around your life, but you're still wondering if you actually have what it takes to make it work.

In this episode, I’m breaking down who VA work is for, and who it’s NOT for... and a few things that might surprise you. Because wanting a flexible career is one thing, but building one requires more than just wanting it.

So, is VA work right for you? Let’s talk about it.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• The qualities that can make you a great fit for virtual assistant work

•What it actually takes to build a VA business beyond just wanting more flexibility

•Why VA work may not be the right path if you're looking for instant results or passive income
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🌎 VA outside the US, Canada or UK?? Learn how to find quality, long-term clients beyond Upwork, Fiverr & cold pitching inside the International VA Collective.

Join me for my free live masterclass on August 28th, where I’ll break down what virtual assistance really looks like and help you decide whether this could be the path you've been looking for.
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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-ep-67-the-va-mindset-what-it-takes-to-make-it-work

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

Join the VA Income Lab and get ongoing coaching, practical resources, and a community that's with you every step of the way.

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After years of coaching more than 1,200 moms to build flexible virtual assistant businesses, I kept seeing the same two challenges over and over again: not knowing where to start and trying to figure it all out alone.

In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind the VA Income Lab: why I created it, and how this new membership is designed to give you more than just information. 

It's a place for implementation, where you'll find coaching, community, practical resources, and ongoing support as you build a VA income that fits your life and your family.

In this episode, we chat about👇🏻

• Why so many aspiring VAs stay stuck - and the two biggest obstacles holding them back.

• What makes the VA Income Lab different from simply taking another course.

• How coaching, community, and step-by-step guidance can help you build momentum and confidence as you grow your VA business.

Ready to stop figuring it out alone? The VA Income Lab is officially open! Join today to lock in the Founder's Rate and get coaching, community, practical resources, and ongoing support as you build your VA business.

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-ep-66-replay-stop-trying-to-build-your-va-business-alone

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

Join the VA Income Lab and get ongoing coaching, practical resources, and a community that's with you every step of the way.

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Ever feel like you're not cut out to be a virtual assistant no matter how much you want it? That inner critic questioning your skills, your worth, and whether anyone would actually pay you?
 It’s more common than you think (hello, imposter syndrome!) and it’s keeping way too many capable women stuck on the sidelines.

In this episode, I dive into the hidden mindset blocks that hold aspiring VAs back and share practical mindset shifts. You'll hear why feeling like a fraud doesn’t mean you are one, and what it really takes to move forward even when doubt creeps in.

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself or waiting to feel "ready," this episode might be the push you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• When and why imposter syndrome strikes
• Understanding imposter syndrome
•  Practical tips to combat self-doubt & break through imposter syndrome

Ready to stop figuring it out alone? The VA Income Lab is officially open! Join today to lock in the Founder's Rate and get coaching, community, practical resources, and ongoing support as you build your VA business.

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-ep65-replay-overcoming-self-doubt-as-a-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

Join the VA Income Lab and get ongoing coaching, practical resources, and a community that's with you every step of the way.

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After years of coaching more than 1,200 moms to build flexible virtual assistant businesses, I kept seeing the same two challenges over and over again: not knowing where to start and trying to figure it all out alone.

In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind the VA Income Lab: why I created it, and how this new membership is designed to give you more than just information. 

It's a place for implementation, where you'll find coaching, community, practical resources, and ongoing support as you build a VA income that fits your life and your family.

In this episode, we chat about👇🏻

• Why so many aspiring VAs stay stuck - and the two biggest obstacles holding them back.

• What makes the VA Income Lab different from simply taking another course.

• How coaching, community, and step-by-step guidance can help you build momentum and confidence as you grow your VA business.

Ready to stop figuring it out alone? The VA Income Lab is officially open! Join today to lock in the Founder's Rate and get coaching, community, practical resources, and ongoing support as you build your VA business.

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-ep-64-stop-trying-to-build-your-va-business-alone

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 build a flexible VA business with coaching, community, and ongoing support? Join the VA Income Lab waitlist and be the first to know when enrollment opens.

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If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm already in my 30s or 40s... it's too late to change careers," this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down why that belief is one of the biggest myths I hear from women who want more flexibility, more freedom, and more time with their families. We talk about how our priorities naturally change as we move through different seasons of life and why that doesn't mean you're starting from scratch. In fact, it means you're bringing years of valuable experience with you.

If you've been craving a career that lets you build your income around your life instead of constantly building your life around your job, I hope this episode reminds you that it's not too late to make that shift.

In this episode, we chat about👇🏻

• Why your 30s and 40s may actually be the best time to build a virtual assistant business

• How your years of work and life experience transfer directly into valuable VA skills

• Why changing your priorities doesn't mean you've fallen behind, it means you've grown

Ready to build a flexible VA business with coaching, live Q&A calls, AI resources, templates, guest experts, and a community of women growing alongside you? Join the VA Income Lab waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens and get access to the lowest available founding member price.

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-ep-63-busting-va-myths-you-are-not-too-old-to-become-a-virtual-assistant

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 looking for more than just information and want coaching, live support, and a community to build alongside, you'll love the VA Income Lab. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open mid-July.

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What if the reason pitching to potential VA clients feels so awkward… is because you're building up to it the wrong way??

In this episode, I’m sharing why so many new virtual assistants put way too much pressure on "the pitch" - and why that mindset is actually making networking feel harder than it needs to be.

I walk you through a simple shift that completely changes how client conversations unfold. 

Instead of waiting for one perfectly timed sales pitch, I explain how planting small, natural "seeds" throughout your conversations helps potential clients understand what you do without it ever feeling forced or salesy.

If networking has felt intimidating or you've been wondering how to talk about your services without sounding pushy, this episode will help you approach those conversations with a whole new level of confidence.

In this episode, we chat about👇🏻

• Why waiting for the "perfect" pitch is making networking feel harder than it needs to be

• How to naturally plant conversation "seeds" that lead to client opportunities without sounding salesy

• Simple questions and conversation shifts that help potential clients discover how you can support their business

Ready to build your VA business with coaching and a community of women growing right alongside you? Join the VA Income Lab waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens in mid-July.

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-ep-62-why-your-pitch-feels-so-awkward-and-how-to-fix-it

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