The Sam + Jo VA Show

Nowadays LinkedIn is far more than just an online CV.

In fact, for the majority of VAs, having a LinkedIn presence is a must!

Not only is it where many of our ideal clients are, but when done well …

So you’re ready to start growing your team?

Having recruited too many to count VAs in her own business over the past decade, in this episode Jo shares the red flags she’s learned never to ignore whe…

When used well Facebook has the potential to bring in great leads at little to no cost (except for your time).

The virtual assistants we see nailing it on Facebook are the ones that have embraced th…

Have you been feeling a little short on time lately?

Are you working all the hours you can spare but still not seeing the profitable results you'd expect?

Increasing your productivity isn’t just ab…

For many virtual assistants, the question of how to charge for travel time is probably something they’ve never needed to think about … because they only work virtually!

But in recent years we’re see…

For every 10 aspiring virtual assistants we see enter (or attempt to enter) the VA industry, only 2 or 3 actually go on to grow thriving businesses that last.

Some men and women simply aren’t cut ou…

Running an agency isn’t the only way to grow a profitable VA business – but it’s definitely a great option for those that have the skill set to do so.

Jo’s secret ingredient to running her own succe…

The definition of overthinking is “to think about something too much for too long”. 

Whilst you’re not alone in your overthinking and worrying about all the ‘what ifs’, your inability to get out of …

One of the most effective marketing tools for a virtual assistant business is social proof.

We talk a lot about the 'know, like and trust' factor being key in converting leads to paying clients. 

S…

With the virtual assistant industry experiencing the biggest boom in growth we’ve witnessed in a decade, and with no sign of it slowing down any time soon, it’s no surprise we have so many incredible…

We’re seeing more women and men than ever before entering the VA industry here in New Zealand. 

This is because a certain global pandemic put a big, bright spotlight on our country’s virtual assista…

We live in a world where more often than not communicating is done in every which way except for the phone.

When experiencing issues with either clients or team members, VAs are often surprised that…

If you’re a VA creating original and innovative content in order to stand out from the crowd, get ready to be copied.

If you’re a VA making an impact online and are successfully getting eyes on your…

This episode is for all the virtual assistants out there who feel overwhelmed with all the things they don't know and don't have, who are riddled with self-doubt, who are comparing themselves to esta…

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of our Scale It! Mastermind shining stars, Virtual Personal Assistant - Amy Smith.

Now we absolutely do NOT have favourite students.  

In fact,…

We often have aspiring virtual assistants reach out, desperate for the reassurance that their business goals are viable ones.

So much uncertainty. 

So many fears.

Will I get clients? Will I make m…

When we first started our VA businesses neither of us had official launch dates. 

The Prime Minister didn’t come and cut a ribbon to our office doors, and we didn’t have reporters calling to intervi…

Be careful not to burn bridges with soon-to-be ex clients.

Ending client relationships badly means best case scenario you don’t get any referrals – and worse case you have someone out there bad mout…

We say farewell to clients for a number of reasons … some good (they’ve outgrown us) and some bad (you're not a great fit).

But no matter the reason for saying adios, there is a serious of steps you…

The Queen of selling with confidence Natalie Tolhopf is the perfect guest for us to learn the tips and tricks to finding your secret sauce, ditching the self-doubt and finding the confidence to final…