The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant Show

Hey there I’m your host, Tracey D’Aviero, The Confidence Coach for Virtual Assistants, and today we’re talking about one of my favourite topics: systems.

We’re going to talk about how to stop trying to reinvent the wheel every week, and how setting up systems can help you grow your business with confidence and consistency.

Because here’...

Hi I'm your host Tracey D'Aviero, The Confidence Coach for VAs, and today's episode kicks off a brand-new series all about growth.

This is not beginner basics, but the real mindset, systems, and boundaries that help you go from simply working as a VA to running a business that works for you.

And to start things off, we’re tackling one o...

Today, I want to talk about something I see so many VAs struggle with: marketing.

More specifically, why so many VAs feel stuck or frustrated when trying to get great clients, and how the solution often isn’t working harder, it’s working consistently in small, daily ways.

You guys know I tell you this all the time. Small daily actions wi...

In this episode I want to talk about a very important topics for VAs ... identifying what type of VA you are.

This is something I see so many VAs struggle with, especially when they’re starting out, but also even years into business. The question comes up again and again: What services should I offer? Should I niche down? Should I j...

Let's talk about something kind of exciting, and incredibly practical: content creation using AI. Chat GPT to be precise.

Now before you roll your eyes and think, I’m not a tech person, I don’t want robots writing my stuff, or I don’t have time to learn another tool… I want you to...

Today we’re talking about something that I know so many of you are dealing with right now: how to start your virtual assistant business while you’re still working a full-time job.

This is a very common question I get from aspiring VAs.

Maybe you’re working 40 hours a week, maybe more. You’ve got responsibilities, a family, and let’s fac...

Today we’re talking about a question I get all the time from both new and experienced virtual assistants:

What are the best services to offer as a VA?

This question usually comes up because VAs want to stand out, they want to attract clients who are excited to work with them, and they want to know they...

If you're moving away from hourly work and toward packages, or if you're already doing project work for clients, this episode is going to give you practical things to think about when it comes to managing your time well and delivering excellent results.

We'll break it all down today, including: why time management is basically a whole different ballgame with packages a...

If you’ve been avoiding marketing because it feels intimidating, time-consuming, or like you have to become this whole other person just to “sell yourself,” this episode is for you.

I’m going to walk you through how to keep your marketing simple, effective, and doable, without spending hours creating content you never post, or chasing clients who don’t even value what ...

Let’s talk about a mistake that I see far too many virtual assistants making. It’s one that can significantly slow down your business growth and keep you stuck working with the wrong clients, or even no clients at all. That mistake is: avoiding networking.

A lot of VAs underestimate the value of building relationships and connecting with others, both peers and potentia...

Today we are talking with co-founder of Kirmada Rik Yapp.

Rik and his partner Adam created Kirmada as an all in one solution for Virtual Assistants to manage their business and client work easily, without opening a million browser tabs.

Kirmada combines all of the technology that VAs need - workspaces, time tracking and management, team task organization, file management and social media, in an all in one system created JUST for VA...

We are back with another mistake that Virtual Assistants make. This one often happens in the early days, but honestly, sometimes even years into their business.

It’s not defining their services clearly.

And when I say “clearly,” I don’t mean just listing a few tasks on a website or profile and hoping clients will figure out how they can...

One of the things that keeps us stuck MOST as VAs is trying to get it all right before putting yourself out there. At every stage of our business. But it’s the one thing that will keep you from the success you deserve.

Mindset isn’t just some fluffy concept reserved for self-help books and vision boards. It’s the foundation of your business. Your beliefs, your self-talk, your expectations.

These are the things that shape your actions every single day. And in turn, those actions determine the results you get.

In this episode, I want to talk about the o...

I want to get back to basics a bit today and talk about your virtual assistant website.

Whether you have just started your business, are just getting your website together, or have been around a while and want to update yours, in this episode we talk about what you need to focus on to make yours work best for you.

It can feel overwhelm...

You’re a virtual assistant. You’ve invested time, energy, and money into your business. But here’s the reality: The VA market feels crowded. It feels competitive. Sometimes it seems like everyone’s offering the same services, the same skills, at the same prices.

Doesn’t it?

So how do you rise above all that noise? How do you stand out i...

That phrase “I have no experience” can stop you in your tracks. It’s a very common question that I get asked when women are looking to start a VA business, or are struggling after having started.

But today I want to shift that story for you.

You don’t need years of VA experience to land your first client. You don’t even need to wait to ...

Referrals are one of the most powerful and trustworthy ways to get new clients.

Not only are they easier to close than cold leads, but they often come with built-in credibility and urgency. It’s someone saying, “You’ve got to work with Tracey, she’s exactly what you need.”

People often ask for referrals at th...

Should you offer discounts or free work as a virtual assistant?

It feels like a strategic move at first, doesn’t it? You think maybe offering a free trial or a discounted rate will help you land your first few clients.

You imagine those clients being so impressed with your work that they’ll stay on, ...