The Pain of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

I think of VA's as an investment. There's quite a bit that goes into sourcing, negotiating, hiring, managing effectively. So we have to teach them how to do these things. And then we can experience the automation. You have to actually teach people and invest in them.

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This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries.

In the latest episode of STRonomics, Bill and Kenny delve into the world of virtual assistants (VAs) and reveal how these valuable assets can handle your tasks and enable you to make CEO-level decisions.

During the discussion, they emphasize the importance of evaluating your day-to-day schedule to identify tasks that can be efficiently delegated to skilled workers. They share their insights on vetting VAs and stress the significance of assigning specific tasks to each VA. Understanding that not every VA can handle all the required tasks, they advise hiring professionals in different fields to ensure you have experts assisting in your business growth.

Furthermore, Bill and Kenny elaborate on their preferred platforms for finding VAs and discuss the benefits of having dedicated VAs for specific tasks versus having others who can assist in multiple areas. Additionally, they address concerns about VAs working for other individuals and whether that should be a point of worry.

Excitingly, they announce a virtually free training course scheduled for Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023, at 3 PM EST. In this session, they will share comprehensive guidance on locating VAs, vetting them effectively, and training them for specific tasks. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain expert opinions from both Bill and Kenny, making this training a must-attend event for anyone seeking to optimize their business with virtual assistants. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity! Click this link to sign up for the training> https://tinyurl.com/nhhb2k3u

[00:03] Introducing STRonomics

{01:10] Virtual Assistants

[02:55] Marketing Agency

[05:30] What Do You Do Daily/Weekly

[07:00] Vetting a VA

[12:10] Secret Sauce

[16:26] Finding Good VAs

[18:50] VA Reporting

[19:48] One VA

[21:15] Recap

[22:00] Working for Other People

[24:47] Training Course for VAs