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60 | 7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Virtual Assistant (Why They Keep Quitting Or Failing To Meet Your Expectations)

Feb 11, 2025
25:00

Do you keep hiring virtual assistants, only for them to quit after a few months? Or maybe you’ve brought on a VA, hoping they’d magically take tasks off your plate, only to find yourself more overwhelmed than before. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m diving into the biggest mistakes business owners make when hiring and managing VAs—and what you can do to create a work environment where they actually want to stay. Whether you’re struggling with high turnover, unclear expectations, or just feeling like your VA isn’t the stress reliever you expected, we’re going to break it all down.

So, if you’re ready to build a team that truly supports you (without the constant hiring cycle), let’s get into it!


🎙️ In This Episode:

  • Why virtual assistants quit—and how to stop the cycle
  • The biggest hiring mistakes that lead to high turnover
  • How to onboard and set expectations so your VA can be successful
  • What to do if your VA isn’t as efficient or helpful as you expected


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