Ep60: Navigating Your First Month with a Virtual Assistant: What to Expect and How to Succeed
Description
You’ve taken the leap—hired your Virtual Assistant (VA), signed the contract, and made your first payment. But now you’re wondering: what happens next?
As the owner of Virtual Assistant agency owner with over 6 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the first month can set the tone for success or failure between a client and their VA.
So today, I’m sharing what to expect and how to succeed with your Virtual Assistant in those important first four weeks of working with a VA.
From setting up systems to communicating expectations, I’ll walk you through exactly how to ensure this new and eventually close knit partnership delivers results.
We’ll cover:
- Why the first week is all about setting your Virtual Assistant up for success
- How to streamline the onboarding process and avoid common client/ VA mistakes
- The importance of communication and feedback during the early stages
- How to delegate efficiently from day one without overwhelming yourself or your VA
- Strategies to avoid the "I’ll just do it myself" trap
If you’re ready to build a strong, lasting partnership with your VA and truly lighten your day to day workload, this episode is just what you need to hear today.
Key Takeaways:
- Week 1: How to kickstart your VA relationship with a detailed onboarding call and essential access setups.
- Week 2: Why communication and clear task delegation are vital as your VA begins handling your workload.
- Weeks 3 & 4: Building a rhythm of feedback, task refinement, and autonomy to set your VA (and yourself) up for long-term success.
Resources Mentioned:
- Download our VA Lifestyle & Business Services Guide
- Book a 20-Minute Discovery Call to discuss how a VA can transform your business (or your life).
- Join the Delegate Like a CEO Weekly Email Series
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