From Kayod to Keyboard by VA Masters

She worked in a corporation for 6 years. Her family doubted when she said she wanted to work from home. Today, she runs JTQ Global Support — an agency with a team of 10, serving international clients from startups to enterprises.In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Joyce shares her journey from general VA to agency founder — and what it really takes to build a high-value freelancing career.In this episode you'll learn:✅ How Joyce went from general VA to agency founder✅ What 'business development VA' actually means (and why clients pay well for it)✅ How she built a team of 10 and packages services for bigger value✅ What to do when your family doesn't believe in your freelancing dream✅ The skills that separate a struggling VA from a high-earning one✅ Her advice if you're scared to take the leap into freelancing💼 Ready to work with vetted international clients? Apply to VA Masters: https://vamasters.com/careers🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/A-v-pvjCtnMApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us💬 Drop your questions below — Tata and Roxy might answer them in the next episode!📲 DM us on socials for VA opportunities at VA Masters.From Kayod to Keyboard is a podcast by VA Masters — real stories, real careers, real freedom.#VirtualAssistant #WorkFromHomePhilippines #VAJobs #CustomerServiceVA #FreelancingPH #OnlineJobsPH #VAMasters #RemoteWork #FilipinoVA #CustomerService #HowToBeAVAShe worked in a corporation for 6 years. Her family doubted when she said she wanted to work from home. Today, she runs JTQ Global Support — an agency with a team of 10, serving international clients from startups to enterprises.In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Joyce shares her journey from general VA to agency founder — and what it really takes to build a high-value freelancing career.In this episode you'll learn:✅ How Joyce went from general VA to agency founder✅ What 'business development VA' actually means (and why clients pay well for it)✅ How she built a team of 10 and packages services for bigger value✅ What to do when your family doesn't believe in your freelancing dream✅ The skills that separate a struggling VA from a high-earning one✅ Her advice if you're scared to take the leap into freelancing💼 Ready to work with vetted international clients? Apply to VA Masters: https://vamasters.com/careers🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/A-v-pvjCtnMApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us💬 Drop your questions below — Tata and Roxy might answer them in the next episode!From Kayod to Keyboard is a podcast by VA Masters — real stories, real careers, real freedom.

Imagine starting your VA career after working in a factory, no corporate background, no degree, just grit, patience, and a whole lot of resilience! 💪In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we sit down with JM, a Customer Service VA at VA Masters who went from BPO frontliner to thriving work-from-home professional!Join hosts Tata and Roxy as JM shares her honest, inspiring journey:✅ How she transitioned from factory worker → call center agent → VA (yes, in that order!)✅ What it's REALLY like handling irate customers — including threats to "burn your house down" 😳✅ Why patience isn't something you're born with — and how to actually build it✅ The difference between BPO customer service and working as a CS VA✅ What clients are really looking for when they hire for customer service roles✅ Her advice for aspiring VAs: "Prepare 500% — make them say yes!"Whether you're coming from a call center background or wondering if customer service is the right VA niche for you, JM proves that humble beginnings are never a reason to stop dreaming big.🎙️ Follow 💼 Ready to work with vetted international clients? Apply to VA Masters: https://vamasters.com/careers🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/ljng-8q_PuUApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us

Thinking about becoming a VA but don't know which skill to learn first? Web design might be your answer — and you can start for FREE. 👇In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we sit down with Anthony Meneses, founder of Website Academy PH, who started as a beginner VA and grew into a full-time web designer and funnel strategist earning from international clients.He shares everything applicants wish they knew BEFORE applying. In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why web design is one of the highest-paying VA niches you can break into✅ What a sales funnel is — and why clients are willing to pay big for it✅ How Anthony started with ZERO clients (his first work was free — and why that was the right move)✅ What soft skills recruiters and clients actually look for — hint: it's not perfect English✅ How to price yourself as a beginner VA ($5/hr and why that's okay at first)✅ Why community and networking matter MORE than your portfolio when starting out✅ His free course that teaches you web design from scratch — no experience neededIf you've been putting off learning a new VA skill because it feels too technical or too expensive — this episode is your sign to start.🎓 Free Web Design Course by Anthony:Website Academy PH → https://websiteacademyph.com/💼 Ready to apply as a VA? Check open positions at VA Masters: https://vamasters.com/careers🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/r-pskes5p14Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=usFrom Kayod to Keyboard is a podcast by VA Masters — real stories, real careers, real freedom.

Imagine being a brand new VA and getting assigned to Finance, Creatives, AND Operations all at once — no training wheels, straight to Formula 1! 🏎️ In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we meet Princess, VA Masters' newest team member who's already juggling three departments!Join hosts Tata and Roxy as Princess shares her incredible journey:✅ How her diverse background (admin assistant, discrepancy encoder, graphic designer) prepared her for anything✅ What it's REALLY like handling Finance tasks — expenses, invoices, payroll✅ Switching from "stoic finance mode" to "creative mode" for content and social media✅ Operations work: onboarding documents and keeping things organized✅ How she manages time when tasks come from THREE different departments✅ Advice for beginners: "Stop being self-critical — you're still learning!"Whether you're a new VA feeling overwhelmed or wondering if you can handle multiple roles, Princess proves that saying YES to opportunities — even scary ones — is how real growth happens.💼 Ready to work with vetted international clients? Apply to VA Masters: https://vamasters.com/careers📱 Follow us:Instagram: vamasters_jobs_phFacebook: VA Masters - VA Jobs in the PhilippinesLinkedIn: VA Masters - vamasters.com🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/4iecjIvhBnQApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us💬 Drop your questions below — Earvin, Tata, and Roxy might answer them in the next episode!📲 DM us on socials for VA opportunities at VA Masters.From Kayod to Keyboard is a podcast by VA Masters — real stories, real careers, real freedom.

In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Tata and Roxy sit down with Earvin, a Video Editor and Multimedia VA who turned his passion for editing into a thriving work-from-home career.From learning Adobe Premiere at a young age to handling high-profile clients’ video projects remotely, Earvin’s journey shows that with skill, dedication, and the right mindset, you can build a successful VA career in video editing.In this episode, you'll learn:→ How Earvin started his video editing journey from scratch→ Tools, software, and workflows every beginner VA should know→ How to find clients and position yourself in the video editing niche→ Tips on handling client expectations, deadlines, and branding→ Why video editing is a high-demand skill for Filipino VAs looking to grow📱 Follow us:Instagram: vamasters_jobs_phFacebook: VA Masters - VA Jobs in the PhilippinesLinkedIn: VA Masters - vamasters.com🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/5EBEE21roB4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us💬 Drop your questions below — Earvin, Tata, and Roxy might answer them in the next episode!📲 DM us on socials for VA opportunities at VA Masters.From Kayod to Keyboard is a podcast by VA Masters — real stories, real careers, real freedom.

In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Tata and Roxy sit down with Darwin, a Salesforce System Administrator and VA with over a decade of experience across multiple industries and clients. From a free IBM training that changed everything, to handling a fintech company's entire Salesforce system solo, Darwin's journey is proof that you can completely rewrite your career.In this episode, you'll learn:→ What Salesforce actually is and why businesses are paying a premium for specialists it→ How Darwin went from zero IT background to certified Salesforce Administrator→ What a typical day looks like as a Salesforce VA→ Why this niche is still wide open for Filipino VAs who are willing to invest in the skill📱 Follow us:Instagram: vamasters_jobs_phFacebook: VA Masters - VA Jobs in the PhilippinesLinkedIn: VA Masters - vamasters.com🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/gnA4vB71JhEApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-masters/id1870772303Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hRPeAuiF4zlMs87TBFb4B?si=4a62ff805ac545d0Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us

No tips. No lists. Just the raw truth about why we became VAs.Roxy and Tata open up about family responsibilities, mental health struggles, and how being a VA gave them the flexibility to show up for the people they love.From becoming the family provider to normalizing coffee dates with aging parents—this is the side of VA life nobody talks about.If you've ever felt disconnected or wondered if there's more to remote work than just earning, this episode is for you.Remember: We all have different timelines. Respect your journey. 🌟💼 Ready to Apply?At VA Masters, we don't just connect you with clients—we help you build sustainable, healthy working relationships. 🌐 Apply now: https://vamasters.com/careers

🎧 Got questions about becoming a Virtual Assistant? We’ve got answers.In this Q&A episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, hosts Tata and Roxy answer the most asked questions from aspiring and current VAs — straight, honest, and no sugarcoating.Whether you’re coming from corporate, BPO, or government work, or you’re still testing the waters, this episode is for you.💼 Ready to Apply?At VA Masters, we don’t just match you with clients — we help you build healthy, sustainable VA careers.🌐 Website: https://vamasters.com/

In this raw and honest episode, Tata and Roxy sit down with Anne—VA Masters' Training & Operations Manager and supermom of two—for a conversation that might just save your health (literally).Anne's wake-up call? Hospitalization. Major surgery. All because she didn't know how to set boundaries.This isn't your typical "self-care" podcast episode filled with generic advice. This is REAL talk about:✨ Why "home = office" is destroying your mental health✨ The guilt that keeps you working when you should be resting✨ How to actually turn off work mode (spoiler: it's not just closing your laptop)✨ Managing multiple clients without losing yourself✨ The one principle that eliminates VA guilt foreverHosted by: Tata & RoxySpecial Guest: Anne (Training & Operations Manager, VA Masters)Duration: ~35 minutes of real talk, zero fluffCONNECT WITH VA MASTERS:🌐 www.vamasters.com📧 office@vamasters.com#WorkLifeBalance #VirtualAssistant #BurnoutPrevention #FilipinoVA

Think being a Social Media VA is just posting pretty pictures and hoping for engagement? Think again! In this second episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we reveal what it REALLY takes to succeed as a creative VA and social media manager.Join hosts Tata and Roxy as they share honest lessons from their own experience managing social media for multiple clients:✅ What Social Media VAs actually do (content creation, scheduling, analytics, client management)✅ Essential tools you need: Canva, CapCut, Meta Business Suite✅ How to start with ZERO clients using mock projects✅ The biggest mistakes creative VAs make (and how to avoid them!)✅ Why "pretty" doesn't always equal "good" for clients✅ Setting boundaries to avoid burnout from endless revisionsWhether you're an aspiring social media manager or a general VA looking to specialize, this episode gives you practical skills and strategies to stand out in the creative VA space.💼 Ready to work with vetted international clients? Apply to VA Masters: https://vamasters.com/📱 Follow us:Instagram: vamasters_jobs_phFacebook: VA Masters - VA Jobs in the PhilippinesLinkedIn: VA Masters - vamasters.com🎧 LISTEN ANYWHERE, ANYTIMEYouTube: https://youtu.be/WMJRRvnT464Player FM: https://player.fm/series/from-kayod-to-keyboard-by-va-mastersPodbean: https://fromkayodtokeyboardvamasters.podbean.com/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6972317?country=us#VirtualAssistant #WorkFromHomePhilippines #VAJobs #FreelancingPH #OnlineJobsPH #VAMasters #RemoteWork #FilipinVA #HowToFindClients

🎙️ Episode 1: How to Actually Find VA ClientsHosts Roxy & Tata sit down with VA Masters’ Anne and Brill to answer the #1 question: "How do I find clients?" Learn the 3 main routes (platforms, social media, agencies), hear real VA horror stories, and get insider tips to stand out. Discover what makes a VA ready, how to avoid scams, and why preparation is key.⏱️ 47 mins | Subscribe for weekly episodes!Submit your applications at www.vamasters.com/careers 🌐