Desire to Done Podcast for Virtual Assistants and Introverts

As a VA, you might think that your only option to make more money is to add more and more clients, but that’s not true at all! In this episode, you’ll learn various ways to make more money with your business, even if you’re already booked out or don’t want to raise your prices.Mentioned in this episode:VA Associate Contract: https://introvertvaclub.comHire a Virtual Assistant Workbook: https://desiretodone.com/hire-a-virtual-assistant-workbook/(Free) Hire a VA Service that connects business owners with VAs: https://desiretodone.com/hire-a-virtual-assistant/Episode #3 on VIP Days: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9726290Acuity Scheduling: https://acuityscheduling.com/Honeybook: https://desiretodone.com/honeybook (get 50% off with my special affiliate link)Dubsado: https://www.dubsado.com/Passive income resources:DPD - to sell and deliver ebooks, workbooks, printables, and templates (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/dpdTeachable - to host and sell ecourses (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/teachableSkillshare - to teach an online class (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/skillshare (get 1 month free and watch my class on creating services that sell!)Listenable - to teach an audio course (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/listenableMembership Academy - to learn how to create a membership (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/msaCreative Market - to sell fonts, clip art, and templates (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/creativemarketMaking Sense of Affiliate Marketing course (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/Affiliate Affiliate link resources:Pretty Links for WordPress (affiliate link): https://desiretodone.com/prettylinksBitly: https://bitly.com/Join my membership, the Introvert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.comSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

I'm giving away a Lifetime Membership to the Introvert VA Club!👉👉👉You can enter here.Share the giveaway, follow me on social media, subscribe to my podcast and YouTube channel, and watch a video tour of IVC to increase your chances of winning!The giveaway is from 6/1/23 12PM EDT - 6/14/23 12PM EDT.1 Winner will be drawn on 6/14/23 and notified by email.(Current members can enter. Current lifetime members are welcome to enter and gift the prize if you win.)Prize Value: $499!Good luck!--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Today, I wanted to share some news that I decided to take a break from podcasting for a little bit. I realized that I needed some time to recharge and to get reinspired.Mentioned in the Episode:Subscribe to My Weekly Newsletter for VAs >> https://desiretodone.com/newsletterMy Website >> https://desiretodone.comIntrovert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.com--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Building a business as an introvert can be confusing and overwhelming. Most business and marketing advice out there is based on extroverted personalities and can cause introverts to shut down and simply remain small.But introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs. The trick is creating a business that works with your strengths and desires.In this episode, I will share 4 of my favorite personality tests to help you uncover your strengths, values, beliefs, and personality traits so that you can build a business that supports your introverted nature.Mentioned in the Episode:Top 5 CliftonStrengths >> https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/top-5-cliftonstrengthsHow to Fascinate >> https://www.howtofascinate.com/The Four Tendencies >> https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/Four Tendencies book by Gretchen Rubin >> https://amzn.to/3U9s2tL (affiliate link)--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Business boundaries are important for running your business smoothly, reserving your energy, reducing anxiety and stress, and mental health.Plus, they help you develop harmonious working relationships with your clients.If you don’t have clear policies, you risk the chance of working on days you don’t want to, working hours you don’t want to, and putting up with things you shouldn’t (like a non-paying client). In this episode, I cover 4 important policies you need to have in place before you take on any clients. I’ll also discuss what to do if a client is pushing those boundaries or if you didn’t create any before working with a client and you’re discovering you really need to.Mentioned in the Episode:Client Contract Kit (inside the Introvert VA Club) >> https://introvertvaclub.comRelated Episodes:Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants: https://desiretodone.com/how-to-be-an-introvert-in-an-extrovert-world/Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as a Virtual Assistant: https://desiretodone.com/imposter-syndrome-virtual-assistant/Four Client Processes You Need Before Bringing on Your First Client: https://desiretodone.com/before-working-with-virtual-assistant-clients/Should You Invoice Your Clients Prior to Working with Them? https://desiretodone.com/invoicing-clients/--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Your website is a powerful marketing tool that will help you find clients and make money. Done right, potential clients will want to learn more about your services. Done wrong, you risk your ideal client clicking away from your site, never to be seen again.There are common website mistakes that I see VAs make, and today I’m going to talk about 10 of them. So if you have a website or if you’re about to create yours, listen up!Mentioned in the Episode:*Grammarly >> https://desiretodone.com/grammarlyWebsite Design Freebie (instant download, no email required) >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/kg726i8wm3xhtdv/Web_Design_Questionnaire_%2B_Checklist.pdf?dl=0Introvert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.comOther Resources:(blog post/podcast) Choose the Best Website Platform for Your Business >> https://desiretodone.com/best-website-platform/*Affiliate Link--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

I hear a lot of VAs talk about having imposter syndrome. They feel like they don’t know what they’re doing, that their skills aren’t good enough to charge money, or that they need to be an expert to help clients.It's a crippling feeling that can hold VAs back from launching and growing their business. Introverts are more prone to imposter syndrome too.In this episode, I talk about what imposter syndrome is, ways to overcome it, and real-life examples from VAs I've mentored.Mentioned in the Episode:The Introvert's Guide to Imposter Syndrome >> Found inside my membership at https://introvertvaclub.com--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Today’s episode is a round-up of my most popular podcast episodes of 2022. As I announce the winning episodes, I’ll also give behind-the-scenes tidbits about myself or the topic. Top 10 episodes playlist on YouTube >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLax2G3BIMO9dz44x2c41fK0tGYrNz3mspTop 10 Episodes:#10 Overcoming the Fear of Putting Yourself Out There as a Virtual Assistant >> https://desiretodone.com/putting-yourself-out-there/#9 Figuring Out Your Ideal Client - Why and How! >> https://desiretodone.com/youridealclient/#8 Four Client Processes You Need Before Bringing on Your First Client >> https://desiretodone.com/before-working-with-virtual-assistant-clients/#7 Passive Income Ideas for Virtual Assistants >> https://desiretodone.com/passive-income-virtual-assistants/#6 Steps for Building a Virtual Assistant Biz From Scratch >> https://desiretodone.com/make-money-as-a-virtual-assistant/#5 Get More Virtual Assistant Clients: How to Write a Cold Pitch Email >> https://desiretodone.com/how-to-write-a-cold-pitch-email/#4 Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants >> https://desiretodone.com/how-to-be-an-introvert-in-an-extrovert-world/#3 9 Free Tools For New Virtual Assistants >> https://desiretodone.com/freetoolsfornewvirtualassistants/#2 How I Went From a Job To Becoming A Full-Time Virtual Assistant >> https://desiretodone.com/starting-my-virtual-assistant-business-helped-me-quit-my-job/#1 10 Ways to Find Clients for Your Virtual Assistant Business >> https://desiretodone.com/7tipsforfindingclients/Other Resources:Introvert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.comYouTube Channel >> https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodoneHire a Virtual Assistant Workbook >> https://desiretodone.com/hire-a-virtual-assistant-workbook/*Skillshare - Get a 1-month free trial! >> https://desiretodone.com/skillshare-classes/*Affiliate link--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Today’s episode is a little different from my normal ones. Instead of sharing VA tips, I’ll be reviewing my membership, the Introvert VA Club. I’ll be going through everything we added in 2022 and giving a sneak peek at what’s coming right away in 2023!Mentioned in the Episode:Introvert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.comMy VA, Becky Moffit >> https://desiretodone.com/behind-the-scenes-of-a-virtual-assistant-business-becky-moffit-of-becky-in-bold/VIP Days >> https://desiretodone.com/offer-vip-days-to-your-va-clients/Jeannine Warrick >> https://desiretodone.com/jeannine-warrick-of-jl-administrative-services/--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Creating a name for your Virtual Assistant business can be a challenge. First, you need to find a name you like. Then you need to make sure nobody else has the same name. And if so, you have to find another one.I know from experience that naming your business is one of those steps that can hold you back from moving forward in the business-building process. And it’s something that a lot of VAs struggle with. In today’s episode, I’m going to go through how to name your business and what to do once you find a name you like.Mentioned in the Episode:Desire to Done: https://desiretodone.comOnline Thesaurus: https://thesaurus.com*NameCheap to check for a domain's availability (and to register your domain): https://desiretodone.com/namecheapIntrovert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.com*Affiliate link--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

People who write out their goals are more likely to achieve them. But guess what? Writing them down is NOT enough!You have to take consistent action in order to reach them. My favorite tool to do this is a planner.In today’s episode, I'll cover a few planners I’ve tried and loved. I’ll also talk about the features I like about each one, what’s not included, who it’s good for, the price, and any other side notes.Mentioned in the Episode:*Leonie Dawson’s My Brilliant Year Business Goals Workbook >> https://amzn.to/3iVJAea*Leonie Dawson’s My Brilliant Year Life Goals Workbook >> https://amzn.to/3UPjpTJ*Crazy Sexy Love Notes oracle cards by Kris Carr >> https://amzn.to/3uJxwPPSavor Life Planner >> https://savorlifeplanner.com/*Appointment Book by Poluma >> https://amzn.to/3hoMNCvThe Creative Boss Planner >> https://desiretodone.com/plannerIntrovert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.com👉 Download 3 FREE goal setting pages from The Creative Boss Planner! >> https://desiretodone.com/planner-sample/*Affiliate link--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Your Virtual Assistant business can slow down for many different reasons. Perhaps a client leaves, and you haven’t found one to replace them yet. Or maybe your clients have cut back on hours temporarily because of the season or some other situation.In this episode, I’ll cover several suggestions to improve your business and make it stronger and healthier while waiting for things to pick back up. Mentioned in the Episode:*Skillshare - Get a 1-month free trial! >> https://desiretodone.com/skillshare*Divi - drag and drop website builder (techy) >> https://desiretodone.com/divi*Squarespace - website builder (non-techy) >> https://desiretodone.com/squarespace*Wix - another website builder (non-techy) >> https://desiretodone.com/wix*ConvertKit - build your email list >> https://desiretodone.com/convertkit*HoneyBook - automate your processes >> https://desiretodone.com/honeybook*Canva - easily create graphics and templates >> https://desiretodone.com/canva*DPD - sell ebooks and digital products >> https://desiretodone.com/dpd*Teachable - create and sell online courses >> https://desiretodone.com/teachableThe Creative Boss Planner >> https://desiretodone.com/plannerIntrovert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.comOther Resources:Tips for Getting Started with Email Marketing >> https://desiretodone.com/email-marketing-getting-started/Blogging Tips for Virtual Assistants >> https://desiretodone.com/blogging-tips-for-virtual-assistants/Simple Tips for Creating an SOP for Your Small Business >> https://desiretodone.com/simple-tips-for-creating-an-sop-for-your-small-business/How to Use Testimonials to Get More Virtual Assistant Clients >> https://desiretodone.com/after-working-with-a-virtual-assistant-client/Hire a Virtual Assistant (free service!) >> https://desiretodone.com/hire-a-virtual-assistant/*Affiliate link--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Most business owners are overwhelmed by the number of emails they receive on a daily basis and could use help organizing and managing their inboxes.In today's episode, I cover what's involved in creating an email management service. Whether you're a new VA or have been around for a while, email management can be a great service to offer clients. Mentioned in the episode:Get Your Emails Organized courseCreate an Email Management Service courseFind both courses inside the Introvert VA Club>> https://introvertvaclub.com--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

I can’t believe it, but my podcast is about to celebrate its 1st anniversary! It’s weird, I never thought I’d have a podcast, but one day I decided I wanted to try it out. In today’s episode, I thought it would be fun to share a behind-the-scenes look at the steps I take to create and publish my episodes. Maybe you’re curious about what’s involved with producing a podcast, or perhaps you’re a VA thinking about helping other podcasters. First, I’ll give you a peek at what I do, and then I’ll give you a list of podcasting tasks you could help others with if that’s something you’re interested in.Mentioned in this episode:*Buzzsprout - hosting company I use for my podcast. Receive a $20 Amazon gift card for signing up to a paid plan using my special link >>> https://desiretodone.com/buzzsproutMy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodoneMy Pinterest account: https://www.pinterest.com/desiretodone/My website/blog: https://desiretodone.comMy Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/desiretodoneMy LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virtual-assistant-mentor/My Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/desiretodone/My VA, Becky (she edits my audio and uploads to Buzzsprout): https://theorganizedceo.com/tech-vip-day/My VA, Kathleen (she helps with YouTube videos and social media): https://www.creativeceltic.com/*Affiliate link--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Stress is no fun!Not only does it make us feel like crap, but it can also affect our health, relationships, productivity, life, work…everything!Add starting a business, kids, pets, and everything else, and we’re feeling quite overwhelmed, aren’t we? There are lots of ways to manage stress, however, that can help us feel more balanced, happy, and in control of our emotions.Today, I'm going to share my top 10 easy tips to help you reduce stress.Mentioned in the episode:*Instacart: what I use for grocery delivery >>> get $20 off plus free delivery on your first order with my special link >>> https://desiretodone.com/instacartMore resources:Tips for Introverted Virtual Assistants: https://desiretodone.com/how-to-be-an-introvert-in-an-extrovert-world/*Practice gratitude with this journal: https://amzn.to/2qEHH7R*Affiliate linkRelated Episode:Episode on preventing and recovering from burnout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/10794207--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

When should you invoice a client? Before working with them or after? If you send your bill before you do the work, will it have a negative impact on your relationship? If you ask them to pay after you complete their work, what if they don’t pay? In today's episode, I shed some light on the topic and share what I recommend most VAs do.Mentioned in the episode:Episode on protecting your business from scams: https://desiretodone.com/protect-your-virtual-assistant-business-from-scams/Introvert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.com/More resources:Episode on creating your client processes: https://desiretodone.com/before-working-with-virtual-assistant-clients/Episode on figuring out your ideal client: https://desiretodone.com/youridealclient/Create your contract and business policies: https://desiretodone.com/virtual-assistant-contracts/--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

If the word 'networking' sends chills down your spine, you're not alone! It tends to conjure up thoughts of people standing around in suits and dresses in a stuffy room, shuffling out business cards, and making boring and awkward business talk.And if you're an introvert, the thought of talking to strangers alone gives you heart palpitations, so the mere thought of approaching strangers on your own gives you a full-on panic attack.Networking has so many benefits, though, that you don't want to disregard it. In this episode, I talk about these benefits and how to find networking opportunities that feel good to you.Mentioned in the episode:Introvert's Guide to Networking (exclusively inside the Introvert VA Club): https://introvertvaclub.comSign up for my weekly newsletter full of VA tips: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of how I went from working at a day job to being a full-time Virtual Assistant. I’ll also share the important steps I took to make the leap as quickly as possible. Mentioned in this episode:My membership for VAs (includes the Passion to Profit Plan, trainings, and community): https://introvertvaclub.comBehind-the-scenes of a VA business blog series: https://desiretodone.com/category/virtual-assistant-interviews/Other episodes related to this topic:Client processes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/10305945Client organization tips: https://desiretodone.com/client-organization-tips/Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9908348Tips for introverted Virtual Assistants: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9812573How to offer a free trial to attract clients: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9804105Sign up for my weekly newsletter full of VA tips: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

There are lots of options when it comes to website platforms. So many it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best for you and your Virtual Assistant business! In today's episode, I cover a few of my favorite website builders and the pros and cons of each.Mentioned in the episode:Episode on branding: https://desiretodone.com/branding-tips-for-virtual-assistants/WordPress: https://wordpress.org/*Divi: https://desiretodone.com/divi*SiteGround WordPress Hosting: https://desiretodone.com/siteground*Beaver Builder: https://desiretodone.com/beaverbuilder*Elementor: https://desiretodone.com/elementor*Bluchic WordPress Templates: https://desiretodone.com/bluchicIntrovert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.com/*Squarespace: https://desiretodone.com/squarespace*Wix: https://desiretodone.com/wix*Strikingly: https://desiretodone.com/Strikingly*Weebly: https://desiretodone.com/weeblyWeb Design Questionnaire and Checklist (FREE): https://desiretodone.com/best-website-platform/ (scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to sign up)*Affiliate linkSign up for my weekly newsletter full of VA tips: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com

Branding is an important aspect of your Virtual Assistant Business. It's your business’s first impression – you must grab someone’s attention within a few seconds of them landing on your website or social media platform, or they’ll just click away.In today's episode, I cover my favorite branding tips and give you some fun projects that you can do to create the perfect brand for your business. Mentioned in this episode:My Skillshare class* "Find Clients Without Social Media":  https://desiretodone.com/skillshareIvory Mix* (for photos): https://desiretodone.com/ivorymixHaute Stock* (for photos): https://desiretodone.com/hautechocolateCanva Pro* (for photos, fonts, logo templates): https://desiretodone.com/canvaBlog post on branding examples: https://desiretodone.com/branding-tips-for-virtual-assistants/Introvert VA Club: https://introvertvaclub.com*Affiliate linkWant more VA tips? Sign up for my weekly newsletter at https://desiretodone.com/newsletter--------------------------------------🖥️ Visit my website: https://desiretodone.com💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletter📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@desiretodone🦄 Join my membership program: https://introvertvaclub.com