The Sam + Jo VA Show

Saying ‘NO’ doesn’t come naturally to many VAs – especially when they’ve come from PA/EA backgrounds where it's been ingrained in them to simply ‘make it happen’ for those they have supported.

After…

For most virtual assistants finding clients is the hardest part.

And throw in a whole bunch of uncertainty and an economic crisis and everything changes!

In this episode, Sam + Jo share where all o…

Being able to confidently communicate your value is key to growing a successful VA business. 

Why? Because you can’t expect potential clients to KNOW your value until you start to OWN it.

If you’re…

VAs are spoilt for choice when it comes to the sheer number of services that fall under the umbrella of ‘Virtual Assistant’.

The downside to this is that it can often lead to overwhelm when it comes…

At some point in most VA’s careers, they come to a cross-roads where they need to decide whether to go down the Freelancer or Contractor route.

In this episode Sam + Jo talk about the pros and cons …

Understandably, joining the virtual assistant industry is a desirable option for those looking for a career change, especially given the low start up costs involved.

But it takes more than having a …

Sam + Jo are often asked by VAs just starting out …

“Where shall I build my website? What’s the best platform nowadays?”.

Our answer is always the same … Rocketspark!

Rocketspark’s Head of Partner…

Recorded during the global fight against COVID-19, we talk candidly about the effects this pandemic has had on their own VA businesses and whether or not aspiring VAs should be putting their dreams o…

As one of New Zealand’s founding virtual assistants, owner of the million-dollar VA agency, Strictly Savvy, and co-owner of The VA Foundry, it's safe to say Jo Jensen has more than a few stories to t…

Every VA has a story to tell, and in this episode, we hear all about co-host Sam Browne’s journey from ‘Accidental VA’ to one of New Zealand’s most in-demand freelance virtual assistants.

Owner of M…

Probably the most commonly asked question a Virtual Assistant gets is “Umm, so what exactly is it that you do again?”. 

On the face of it, it’s a pretty easy one to answer … right?  

Virtual Assist…