Networking Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants

09/02/22 • 4 min

Desire to Done Podcast for Virtual Assistants and Introverts

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

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

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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.

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

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

Previous Episode

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

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

Next Episode

When to Invoice Your Virtual Assistant Clients

When should you invoice a client? Before working with them or after?

If you send your bill before you do the work, will it have a negative impact on your relationship?
If you ask them to pay after you complete their work, what if they don’t pay?
In today's episode, I shed some light on the topic and share what I recommend most VAs do.
Mentioned in the episode:

Episode on protecting your business from scams: https://desiretodone.com/protect-your-virtual-assistant-business-from-scams/
Introvert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.com/

More resources:

Episode on creating your client processes: https://desiretodone.com/before-working-with-virtual-assistant-clients/
Episode on figuring out your ideal client: https://desiretodone.com/youridealclient/
Create your contract and business policies: https://desiretodone.com/virtual-assistant-contracts/

Desire to Done Podcast for Virtual Assistants and Introverts - Networking Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants

Transcript

Networking Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants

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-