How I Went From a Job To Becoming A Full-Time Virtual Assistant

08/19/22 • 8 min

Desire to Done Podcast for Virtual Assistants and Introverts

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of how I went from working at a day job to being a full-time Virtual Assistant. I’ll also share the important steps I took to make the leap as quickly as possible.
Mentioned in this episode:

My membership for VAs (includes the Passion to Profit Plan, trainings, and community): https://introvertvaclub.com
Behind-the-scenes of a VA business blog series: https://desiretodone.com/category/virtual-assistant-interviews/

Other episodes related to this topic:

Client processes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/10305945
Client organization tips: https://desiretodone.com/client-organization-tips/
Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9908348
Tips for introverted Virtual Assistants: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9812573
How to offer a free trial to attract clients: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9804105

Sign up for my weekly newsletter full of VA tips: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter

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My membership for VAs (includes the Passion to Profit Plan, trainings, and community): https://introvertvaclub.com
Behind-the-scenes of a VA business blog series: https://desiretodone.com/category/virtual-assistant-interviews/

Other episodes related to this topic:

Client processes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/10305945
Client organization tips: https://desiretodone.com/client-organization-tips/
Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9908348
Tips for introverted Virtual Assistants: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9812573
How to offer a free trial to attract clients: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9804105

Sign up for my weekly newsletter full of VA tips: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter

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There are lots of options when it comes to website platforms. So many it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best for you and your Virtual Assistant business! In today's episode, I cover a few of my favorite website builders and the pros and cons of each.
Mentioned in the episode:

Episode on branding: https://desiretodone.com/branding-tips-for-virtual-assistants/
WordPress: https://wordpress.org/
*Divi: https://desiretodone.com/divi
*SiteGround WordPress Hosting: https://desiretodone.com/siteground
*Beaver Builder: https://desiretodone.com/beaverbuilder
*Elementor: https://desiretodone.com/elementor
*Bluchic WordPress Templates: https://desiretodone.com/bluchic
Introvert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.com/
*Squarespace: https://desiretodone.com/squarespace
*Wix: https://desiretodone.com/wix
*Strikingly: https://desiretodone.com/Strikingly
*Weebly: https://desiretodone.com/weebly
Web Design Questionnaire and Checklist (FREE): https://desiretodone.com/best-website-platform/ (scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to sign up)

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Networking Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants

If the word 'networking' sends chills down your spine, you're not alone! It tends to conjure up thoughts of people standing around in suits and dresses in a stuffy room, shuffling out business cards, and making boring and awkward business talk.

And if you're an introvert, the thought of talking to strangers alone gives you heart palpitations, so the mere thought of approaching strangers on your own gives you a full-on panic attack.

Networking has so many benefits, though, that you don't want to disregard it. In this episode, I talk about these benefits and how to find networking opportunities that feel good to you.
Mentioned in the episode:

Introvert's Guide to Networking (exclusively inside the Introvert VA Club): https://introvertvaclub.com

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Desire to Done Podcast for Virtual Assistants and Introverts - How I Went From a Job To Becoming A Full-Time Virtual Assistant

Transcript

How I Went From A Job To Becoming A Full-Time Virtual Assistant

Hey there! Welcome to the Desire to Done podcast! I’m your host Billie Gardner. I’m a VA Mentor who helps introverts become Virtual Assistants.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of how I went from working at a day job to being a full-time virtual assistant. I’ll also share the important steps I took to make the leap as quickly as possible.

I’m an entrepreneur at heart. My