This episode is your permission slip to not rely on social media and start leveraging something way more powerful — your personal network.

I’m sharing the real way my students are landing clients (often their first and fastest ones) — and guess what? It’s not through viral reels or perfectly curated content.

Inside this episode, we’ll cover:

• The Instagram Illusion that’s keeping you stuck
• Real-life student wins using their network (no pitching required!)
• The mindset blocks that stop most VAs from showing up
• 4 simple ways to tap into your circle without being spammy
• Why silence is actually costing you visibility and momentum
• How to talk about what you do — naturally and confidently

Ready to learn the foundations and strategy to set up, launch and find high quality clients without solely being reliant on socials?

Join the Booked Out VA Challenge - a 3 day experience breaking down the foundations and strategy to become booked out in 2026! Here’s the link to save your seat https://www.ashleethomas.site/f/bookedoutvachallenge2025

Connect with Ashlee:

● Instagram: ashleethomas.vacoach

● Website: www.ashleethomas.com.au

● Join the community: Startup Virtual Assistants Australia

More about Virtually Free with Ashlee

Virtually Free is the go-to podcast for virtual assistants, online service providers, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build profitable, flexible businesses that support their lives—not consume them.

Hosted by VA coach and business mentor Ashlee Thomas, each episode is filled with real talk, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you scale sustainably, ditch the hustle mentality, and grow with ease.

New episodes released weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!