The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant Show
Helping Virtual Assistants Build Confidence, Attract Better Clients, and Grow a Profitable Business You've already started your virtual assistant business… but something still feels harder than it should. Maybe you're undercharging, working with the wrong clients, or struggling to find consistent, higher-quality work. You know you're capable of more, but you're not sure how to get there. The Ridiculously Good VA Show is for virtual assistants who are ready to move beyond low-paying tasks and start building a more confident, profitable business. Each week, you'll learn how to attract better clients, raise your rates, and create services that reflect the value you actually bring. We focus on simple strategies, clear direction, and the confidence you need to take consistent action without overthinking everything. Because growing your VA business isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things, at the right level. I'm Tracey D'Aviero, Confidence Coach for Virtual Assistants, and I'll show you how to stop settling and start building a business that feels solid, sustainable, and aligned with where you want to go. Need my help? I offer training, group coaching, private coaching and I run events from time to time too! Check out my programs and services here: https://YourVAMentor.com/links Visit my website: https://YourVAMentor.com Email me: tracey@yourvamentor.com
Episodes
When you hear the word networking, you might picture a business event where everyone is walking around with business cards, trying to figure out who might become a client.
You also might be thinking, "But what if nobody there needs a VA?"
That's actually the main point I want to talk about today.
Because...
You probably know that you need to market your VA business, and you might even know that people need to know what you do before they can hire you, but actually talking about yourself and your services can feel uncomfortable.
Why is this? What is it that makes us back away from self-promotion?
Maybe you worry about sounding like you're b...
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 the actions you take determine the results you get.
In this episode, I want to talk about the one mindset shift that I believe eve...
If you are asking yourself, I am so busy with VA work, I feel like I'm running to catch up all the time? you are in the right place.
Mastering time management is far and away one of the best things you can learn to do as a VA. If you are struggling with it, grab a coffee and settle in.
The quote for today I think is especially relevant ...
If you are a new virtual assistant and you are sitting there wondering, "Okay, but how do I actually get my first client?" this episode is for you. I'm so glad you found me!
Today I want to talk about how to get your first (or next!) VA client, even if you have no idea how.
Here is usually what happens.
Y...
So we started with a quote from Peter Pan today but I thought it was just fitting for the topic.
No, Peter Pan wasn't talking about building a virtual assistant business when he said that, but I think sometimes the biggest thing standing between you and the next level in your business isn't a lack of skill. It isn't a lack of experience, or even a lack of clients.
Today's episode is a little about me, and a little about you! We are talking about being authentically you in your business – and therefore in your marketing (so that people can get to know you!)
Last month I had coffee with two people who had a huge impact on my business many years ago.
They were Paige Stapleton and Brian S...
Today I want to talk about marketing.
VAs tell me, "I know I should be marketing my business... I just don't know what to post."
Business owners tell me that too!
If you've ever said that, it's not just you. It's a big reason that business owners - and definitely VAs - stay inconsistent and invisible on s...
Today we are talking about package pricing.
Packages can completely change your VA business - your confidence, and even the type of clients you attract.
Now, if you've been following me for any length of time, you'll know I'm a huge believer in charging by the package instead of by the hour. It's one of those mindset shifts that can feel...
Today's episode is a little different because we are doing an AMA, an Ask Me Anything episode.
Over the years, I have had thousands of conversations with virtual assistants. I have answered questions inside communities, during coaching calls, through emails, in workshops, and in conversations with VAs who are just getting started and VAs who have been in business for y...
Today I want to share one of my favourite little systems. It's something I teach my coaching clients, and once they start using it, they rarely go back.
I call it the 20-Minute Meeting.
Now before you think I'm suggesting you cut meetings short just for the sake of it, that's not what this is about.
This...
Today we are talking about something that you will no doubt encounter at some time, in some form in your VA business: the messy client.
To be clear, a messy client is not a bad person - or even a bad business person. They are not "wrong" or impossible. But they are a client who brings a level of disorganization, inconsistency, or emotional overwhelm into your working r...
Today we are talking about something really important when it comes to getting clients... Conversations.
A lot of VAs I talk to think getting clients is about posting endlessly on social media, or obsessing over your website, or redesigning your Canva graphics for the fifteenth time.
But it's the conversations you are having - or probab...
Today we're talking about something that might sound a little fancy, maybe a little corporate … but honestly it's one of the simplest things you can do to feel more organized, more confident, and more in control in your VA business.
I'm talking about creating a simple weekly CEO routine.
Now before you tune out because you think ...
Today we are talking about something that I het a lot of VAs don't even think is a problem.
That is, staying stuck at low rates.
I'm not talking about VAs who are getting started. A lot of us started with rates lower than we should have. (If this is you, sign up for my $97 Getting Started as a VA self study program to get the right found...
If you are not getting inquiries about your VA services, it's usually not because you're not good at what you do. I mean, for sure that's not the reason.
It's because of how you're talking about what you do.
And I want to be really clear here.
This is not about becoming a better salesperson in a pushy, u...
Today we're talking about something that I see all the time with virtual assistants, especially once you're past that very beginning stage.
You're working. You're showing up. You've maybe had some clients, or you even have clients right now. But your business feels scattered. A little all over the place. A little unclear. Like you're doing a lot, but not really buildi...
Speaking is one of the most powerful ways to tell your story, share your expertise, and connect with potential clients in a way that written content just can't always do.
When I say speaking, I don't just mean getting on a big stage in front of hundreds of people. I'm talking about all forms of speaking. Small workshops. Guest trainings. Podcast interviews. Networking ...
Today we're bringing everything together from the last couple of episodes.
You've been thinking about why your business isn't growing the way you expected. Hopefully you've started to see how important it is to have a plan instead of just trying things and hoping something works.
But there's another layer to this that might be quietly s...
Today we're continuing the conversation around what actually helps your VA business grow.
In the last episode, we talked about why your business might not be growing right now, even if you're putting in the effort. And one of the things I touched on was the idea that a lot of VAs are busy… but not necessarily moving forward.
So to...
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