The Agency Hour Building a Proactive VA Team with Lawrence Wong & Joel Keddie
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Lawrence Wong and Joel Keddie, co-founders of VA Hub PRO, a virtual assistant (VA) agency that connects digital agencies with highly skilled VAs trained in platforms like GoHighLevel, Zapier, Closedbot, and more. Lawrence and Joel share their journey from being scammed multiple times when hiring VAs to building a trusted VA agency that helps agencies scale effectively by focusing on specialized talent.
Lawrence and Joel delve into the common pitfalls agencies face when trying to delegate tasks and highlight the importance of hiring VAs with focused expertise, rather than relying on one person to handle multiple roles. By fostering a proactive, supportive company culture, they’ve created a VA team that operates as an extension of their clients' businesses, driving growth and efficiency.
Troy and his guests also discuss how leveraging automation platforms like GoHighLevel and tools like Closedbot can significantly enhance agency workflows, freeing up time for strategic work. They explore how pairing VAs with account managers can help agencies scale by relieving the burden of technical tasks and improving client satisfaction.
This episode is filled with practical advice for agency owners looking to delegate effectively, build a remote team, and scale their business. Lawrence and Joel’s experience offers valuable lessons for any agency aiming to overcome bottlenecks and unlock growth through virtual assistants and automation.
Whether you're struggling to let go of day-to-day tasks, seeking the right VA to support your business, or looking to integrate automation tools like GoHighLevel, this episode provides a wealth of actionable insights and expert guidance to help your agency grow efficiently.
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