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The VA Foundry
New Zealand
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2017
Create your very own dream virtual assistant business. Whether you're aspiring or experienced, there's helpful content for you here.
Gone are the days where you have to work a 9-5 job, commute in bad traffic, and be at the mercy of your boss.
Through courses and coaching, we can get you started as a virtual assistant or scale your existing business, all inside The VA Foundry - a dedicated learning hub for ambitious VAs.
We look forward to helping you on your virtual assistant journey!
~ Sam + Jo
Gone are the days where you have to work a 9-5 job, commute in bad traffic, and be at the mercy of your boss.
Through courses and coaching, we can get you started as a virtual assistant or scale your existing business, all inside The VA Foundry - a dedicated learning hub for ambitious VAs.
We look forward to helping you on your virtual assistant journey!
~ Sam + Jo
Ep 220 - Nothing In Your Business Is Set And Forget
As your VA biz evolves, a 'set and forget' approach can lead to complacency - and nothing good comes from that!
We know how easy it is to get caught up in day-to-day client work, but ignoring vital elements like your website copy, contracts, socials, systems and processes will only make it harder to catch up later.
The solution?
Regularly reviewing your business fundamentals typically requires only minor tweaks. But let things gather dust too long, and those tweaks can turn into major overhauls.
Remember folks: keeping up is always easier than catching up!
In this episode you’ll learn:
✅The reasons why nothing in biz is set and forget - as much as we wished otherwise.
✅The triggers reminding you something you set and forgot needs revisiting and revising.
✅The list of things in your VA biz to review, tweak and update regularly.
✅Why the transition from Freelancer to Agency Owner puts a spotlight on your-out-of-date messaging, tools, pricing and more.
Check out The VA Foundry www.thevafoundry.com/
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WANT TO BECOME A VA?
🧮 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRICING CALCULATOR 🧮
www.thevafoundry.com/pricing-calculator
📒 7 STEP START-UP FORMULA: 📒
www.thevafoundry.com/7-step-formula
🚀 LAUNCH IN 30 DAYS: 🚀
www.thevafoundry.com/launch-in-30-days
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TOOLS WE RECOMMEND:
www.thevafoundry.com/tools
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We know how easy it is to get caught up in day-to-day client work, but ignoring vital elements like your website copy, contracts, socials, systems and processes will only make it harder to catch up later.
The solution?
Regularly reviewing your business fundamentals typically requires only minor tweaks. But let things gather dust too long, and those tweaks can turn into major overhauls.
Remember folks: keeping up is always easier than catching up!
In this episode you’ll learn:
✅The reasons why nothing in biz is set and forget - as much as we wished otherwise.
✅The triggers reminding you something you set and forgot needs revisiting and revising.
✅The list of things in your VA biz to review, tweak and update regularly.
✅Why the transition from Freelancer to Agency Owner puts a spotlight on your-out-of-date messaging, tools, pricing and more.
Check out The VA Foundry www.thevafoundry.com/
______
WANT TO BECOME A VA?
🧮 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRICING CALCULATOR 🧮
www.thevafoundry.com/pricing-calculator
📒 7 STEP START-UP FORMULA: 📒
www.thevafoundry.com/7-step-formula
🚀 LAUNCH IN 30 DAYS: 🚀
www.thevafoundry.com/launch-in-30-days
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TOOLS WE RECOMMEND:
www.thevafoundry.com/tools
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Ep 218 - Perimenopause: It's Not Just Mid-Life Hot Flushes
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In this eye-opening episode, Sam dives deep into her personal journey through perimenopause, revealing why it’s so much more than just the infamous hot flushes. Grab your tissues and get ready to have your misconceptions challenged around this often-misunderstood phase of life. With honesty and vulnerability, Sam bravely addresses the mental health challenges that can accompany perimenopause an...
Ep 215 - Sam's 35kg Weight Loss Journey
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Little did Sam know when setting her 2024 Word of The Year as ‘healthy’ just how drastically that would change her life both personally and professionally. Sam isn’t sharing her journey to shame you into making similar changes in your life or to tell you her way is the only way - ‘cos it’s not! Sam is opening up about her journey to getting healthy in all the ways in the hope it will help (mayb...
Ep 219 - Ready To Be A VA But Worried About The Job Market? Listen To This!
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Ep 219 - Ready To Be A VA But Worried About The Job Market? Listen To This!
Ep 212 - The Workweek Reality for VAs: Why You Can't Bill Every Hour You Work
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Ep 212 - The Workweek Reality for VAs: Why You Can't Bill Every Hour You Work
Ep 216 - Get More Leads With This One Website Tweak
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Ep 216 - Get More Leads With This One Website Tweak
Ep 213 - VA Agency Owners & Subcontractors - You Can All Be Doing Better
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Ep 213 - VA Agency Owners & Subcontractors - You Can All Be Doing Better
Ep 214 - Stop Overthinking It: Virtual Executive Assistant Services Are A Niche!
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Ep 214 - Stop Overthinking It: Virtual Executive Assistant Services Are A Niche!
Ep 211 - Bali Virtual Assistant Retreat - Part 2: The Untold Stories
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Ep 211 - Bali Virtual Assistant Retreat - Part 2: The Untold Stories
Ep 210 - Our Live Virtual Assistant Bali Retreat Debrief
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Ep 210 - Our Live Virtual Assistant Bali Retreat Debrief
Ep 209 - How To Find Clients Online As A Virtual Assistant
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Ep 209 - How To Find Clients Online As A Virtual Assistant
Ep 208 - Quick Fire Troubleshooting - Got A Problem? Here's What To Do
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Ep 208 - Quick Fire Troubleshooting - Got A Problem? Here's What To Do
Ep 207 - The Biggest ChatGPT Mistakes Virtual Assistants Are Making
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Ep 207 - The Biggest ChatGPT Mistakes Virtual Assistants Are Making
Ep 206 - Our 10 Most Ignored Pieces Of Advice For Virtual Assistants
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Ep 206 - Our 10 Most Ignored Pieces Of Advice For Virtual Assistants
Ep 205 - The ADHD Friendly VA: An Interview With Mandy
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Ep 205 - The ADHD Friendly VA: An Interview With Mandy
Ep 204 - Can You Grow An Agency Without Premium Pricing?
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Ep 204 - Can You Grow An Agency Without Premium Pricing?
Ep 203 - Why So Many VAs Aren't Earning Minimum Wage?
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Ep 203 - Why So Many VAs Aren't Earning Minimum Wage?
Ep 202 - Ghosted No More: 5 Strategies That Work
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Ep 202 - Ghosted No More: 5 Strategies That Work
Ep 201 - No One Cares How You Look As Much As You Do
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Ep 201 - No One Cares How You Look As Much As You Do
2023 New Zealand Virtual Assistant Awards
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2023 New Zealand Virtual Assistant Awards
Ep 200 - Why Is The Quiz Telling Me I'm Not Ready?
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Ep 200 - Why Is The Quiz Telling Me I'm Not Ready?
Ep 199 - Will AI Kill The VA Industry?
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Ep 199 - Will AI Kill The VA Industry?
Ep 198 - When The Line Between Client And Friendship Blurs
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Ep 198 - When The Line Between Client And Friendship Blurs
Ep 197 - Should You Go Into Business With Someone Else?
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Ep 197 - Should You Go Into Business With Someone Else?
Ep 194 - Stop With The F$%kin Stock Photos!
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Ep 194 - Stop With The F$%kin Stock Photos!
Ep 193 - Sub-Contractor Or Freelancer - Which Is Easier?
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Ep 193 - Sub-Contractor Or Freelancer - Which Is Easier?
Ep 192 - This Isn't What I Signed Up For!
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Ep 192 - This Isn't What I Signed Up For!
Ep 191 - Incentivising Your Subcontractors With Fixed Fees
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Ep 191 - Incentivising Your Subcontractors With Fixed Fees
I love this! 😊
I consider this a good problem anyway😅
👀
This!
This is SO important! Women should be helping each other with these things. I didn't know about perimenopause until I was going through it. I found Dr Marie Clare Haver and Dr Daniela Steyn who have helped me so much. I didn't know about all the symptoms either...just hot flushes haha. But it sounds like you are describing my life here! Life as a woman...ah man!
I totally agree! It’s crazy how little we’re taught about these things, right? I’m so glad you found the right support to guide you, having the right people in your corner makes such a difference.
Inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story, Sam ☺
Thank you so much! I’m really glad it resonated with you.
Keep showing up
Absolutely! Consistency is key. 😉
You experienced some frightening symptoms, thank you for being so open about your experience. It’s time to challenge the outdated "it’s just part of getting older" view on perimenopause and recognise it as a serious phase with real challenges.
Thanks for your kind words, it’s so important we all share our stories to help normalise these conversations!
Wow!
Amazing indeed!
It's the recession
This actually makes sense.🙂
Amazing :)
❤
How she is only 45 !!!!
know, right?! 😉😉
I totally agree on this👍
It's great to know we're on the same page.😉
I was analyzing your TH-cam channel and maybe you are quite worried about the growth of your TH-cam channel. Because the quality of your content is good your channel has many videos but your video SEO optimization area has a lot of workspace so videos can't reach the targeted audience as a result video views, likes, and subscribers don't increase accordingly. If you update your video optimization issues, that will help increase your video views, likes, and subscribers organically and rank on TH-cam and Google's first search page. I analyzed your videos to see why there aren't views growing and found many issues. If you want to talk about it please reply to me
I was watching your video and visited your channel I saw that your content is so good. But i noticed your channel has many videos but your video does have not an audience because of your video SEO optimization area why videos can't reach the targeted audience as a result video views, likes, and subscribers aren't increasing. Do you want to talk about it for a while? If you are interested I can share issues with you
Ist comment for the only true real video I've seen. No breakfast is working for me. When I do choose to have it it's great. 95% of the shit we think and do is conditioning and lies taught from generational ignorance.
Agreed, I skip breakfast too, and I feel so much better because of it.
Hi Sam & Jo, I’m really impressed with the quality of your content! It’s clear you’re doing something special. If you’d like, I can help you optimize your channel so that more people can discover and appreciate what you’re creating.
Hey. Happy for you to get in touch with us support@thevafoundry.com
@@TheVAFoundry Thank you for the contact information! I will reach out to your support team shortly to discuss how I can assist with enhancing your TH-cam presence through strategic SEO and marketing. Looking forward to collaborating with you!
You are one of the worst people i have ever seen on youtube
Fortine
Oh that contract! That's a very good point, I've been burned and should have thought to do a contract sooner!
It's that all important Golden Rule - never start work without a contract! It definitely protects you.
Bullshit😊
Your content is really Awesome😍.but your video SEO score is too weak according to your demand. For that reason, actually your video can’t reach to your target audiences
hi my name is emma from kenya i really need your assistant i need to know everything about virtual assistant in human resource n start work i really need it
Hey Emma. Have you had a listen to The Sam + Jo VA Show podcast? That may give you some more tips on becoming a VA :)
Please how do I join
What are you wanting to join?
Ha ha, classic!
Hey Jodine! Fancy seeing you here on TH-cam! The video that'll probably get played at my funeral 😂 ~ Jo
@@TheVAFoundry Fancy "seeing" me here - might be a clue that you're wearing your glasses ;) I had a good giggle! Totally something I would do!
@socialsmartyco I would love to say that was intentionally clever haha
Hello ma'am, how about copywriting? Is it in-demand as well?
Yes abolsutely. Most business owners dread writing because they don't have the skills for it, nor the time. Copywriting is a great service if that is your expertise!
Aww thanks for all the rounds of applause peeps!!
We missed you! Your presence was definitely felt in spirit :)
p̲r̲o̲m̲o̲s̲m̲ 👉
th-cam.com/video/0sXPtIU5SYk/w-d-xo.html
Hi In the U.K. what do the client prefer to see .. CV or resume ? Is portfolio same as CV
Hi Anne. We definitely recommend creating a comprehensive LinkedIn profile to serve as your CV. If a client asks for your CV then you can direct them to your LinkedIn profile. A CV is definitely not the same as a portfolio. A portfolio showcases examples of your work and is not necessary for all VAs. It's is only those VAs offering creative where there is the ability to show the 'work' you have completed. If you aren't offering creative services, then your testimonials from past clients or managers can support your credibility and provide social proof to potential clients. Hope that helps.
Congratulations Teesha!
Pretty cool huh!
starts at 4:07
hey there 😉
also i am watching more of your virtual assistant videos right now they are really cool
Thanks for watching and yes we get into the most important message right at 4 mins!
@@TheVAFoundry i joined the course for virtual assistant it is for 2.5 months. i am a beginner, so do you have any advice for me? or could i contact you if i need some help? i wont annoy you ill be humble+ have empathy coz i am a good person 👍🏿and its totally cool if you dont wanna be contacted i understand. you can only just give me an advice and if you dont wanna thats okay too.
Thank you!!! Helps a million!!
Perfect! Glad you got so much out of it :) Happy selling!
Thanks for this video!
You are so welcome 😊
My comment was totally messed up because my phone went through some kind of crazy updated the same time so I apologize about that but please respond back to the comment I appreciate it thank you
Hi Danika. No worries re your comment! Thanks for you feedback in the videos. Glad you are getting lots of good info out of them. We have videos on all sorts of topics so please do take a look at the ones you have questions on. We have a Members Club that takes you through setting up your virtual assistant business step by step. You can check it in here www.savvyschool.co.nz/join-ssmc Have you joined the FREE VA Facebook Group? This is a great place to ask questions. facebook.com/groups/savvyVAs ~ Jo
Thank you so much for this content I am Currently on my virtual assistance business track have whatever you might wanna call it and I really need directions so this has been great I will be going back to look at more videos and more content that you guys do have but if you can reach out to me or respond I am stuck on just that thanks trying to become a virtual assistant I would love to get started this week even though today is only Wednesday and this has been my issue. My prices what do I need to get started what information should I have should I have a website do I need to have this do I need to have all my legalities and plays do I need to know all
I just found your comment Feinyx! I'm so sorry! How have you gotten on with your VA journey 1 year on?
Really enjoying your talks ladies 😊
Great Vicki! Glad you enjoyed. It was a great episode. Wishing you the best with making more money in your VA business, without burnout! ~ Jo
This was such a helpful episode because I learned so much from it. As a starter in the VA world, I am starting to feel confident in my capabilities to help others. Thank you for sharing!😊
I'm so glad you got lots out of it. The nuggets of info from inside a client's head are gold! Remember we all started out as a newbie - you got this! ~ Jo