The Sam + Jo VA Show

Agency owners (aspiring, newbies and old hats) this one’s for you!

In this episode we’re talking about the messy, emotional, not-so-glam side of building a team. You know – the stuff that no one pos…

Thinking of adding payroll services to your virtual assistant or bookkeeping biz?

This episode is your sign to explore it… the smart way.

We’re joined by Alick and Vicki from Thankyou Payroll who b…

At times being a virtual assistant can feel like the loneliest place in the world. So many of us work at home in isolation, connecting only at a surface level from behind our keyboards.

But it doesn…

Thinking about soft launching your VA biz or side hustle?

Think again!

Ironically your fear of failure (that’s holding you back from launching for real) has put you on a path that’s doomed to fail.

Are you a stay-at-home mum thinking about starting a wee VA side hustle to bring in some extra income?

Then this episode is for YOU!

Grab a pen and paper, and get ready to learn the exact steps you…

In business there are oodles of ways to find yourself in the proverbial sh#t – and being in the virtual assistant space means you’re even more likely to fall headfirst.

Why?

‘Cos virtual assistants…

The must-listen-to episode for VAs growing their teams, as well as those looking for ways to foster healthy, long-standing relationships with their clients.

Personality profiling has been the single…

Santa’s elves Sprinkles McHustle and Jingle Bossbells have taken over the podcast for a very special Christmas Edition!

In this episode you’ll:

• Play the Naughty or Nice List game (2024 VA Edition).
• …

Virtual Holistic Systems Strategist Kylie Tolman empowers spiritual and soul-led business owners with aligned automations for sustainable, expansive growth.

We first met Kylie earlier this year when…

We’ve pulled out the crystal ball to share with you our biggest predictions for the VA industry in 2025!

In this episode you'll learn:

• The most in demand services for virtual assistants in 2025.
• Wha…

What word best describes how you want 2025 to be?

Think of your Word Of The Year as your guiding word for the year ahead. It’s the word that will help you stay aligned with your vision, it’s the int…

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 …

A question we’re getting asked a lot right now is how the current uncertain economic climate is affecting the VA industry and whether or not that should influence someone’s decision to launch their b…

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 ha…

Freelance Event & Sponsorship Manager Tania DeJonge from Virtually There took home the biggest crown of the night at this year’s Thankyou Payroll New Zealand Virtual Assistant Awards, but that's not …

We’ve carried out HUNDREDS of website reviews for virtual assistants over the years, helping them to improve their online presence.

And because of all those hours spent scrolling, reviewing and prov…

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…

Yeah, we know. The most annoying thing you can say to an overthinker is for them to stop overthinking 😂

Lucky for our overthinking listeners, we’re not just telling you to stop overthinking, we’re t…

Agency owners and sub-contractors. This one’s for BOTH of you!

This is your friendly reminder that no matter the VA pathway you’re on, it’s likely you can be doing better.

We know you both have you…

Before stepping foot into the VA space we need for everyone to understand the difference between billable and non-billable work.

Just cos you may be available to work X number of hours a week, doesn…