Hey! Do I Need a VA?

Hey! Do I Need a VA?

Many times overwhelmed entrepreneurs are told to “hire a virtual assistant” but not how to do it or what to look for. The term Virtual Assistant (VA) is not a one-size-fits-all. When clients hire someone without knowing all the facts it can result in bad experiences or worse the entrepreneur walking away from much needed support. This podcast is what actual VAs want potential clients to know about the pros and cons of working with virtual support. We will explore topics like: What is a VA?What can a VA help with?How much does a VA cost?Working with a VA goes beyond your task list.What is the interview process? And who leads it?What preparation should a client do before hiring a VAAnd so much more…Hosted by Rachael Davila with Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. She brings 18+ years of administrative and business owner experience to the mic, along with a cast of virtual assistant friends and colleagues who bring different backgrounds, view points and skill sets. Listeners will get a peek into the world of virtual assistants and hear stories, strategies and successes to thrive within the virtual workforce. Through our episodes we hope to educate, inspire, and motivate business owners to do the necessary pre-work before navigating the journey to find, hire and work with a virtual assistant.

  1. VAs and LinkedIn with Sue Gresham

    20 MAR

    VAs and LinkedIn with Sue Gresham

    We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to wrap up Season 4 –our season of experts– than Sue Gresham to talk about LinkedIn and how VAs can help! Sue Gresham is a LinkedIn Coach and strategist who helps coaches, consultants, and service providers get seen, get clients, and grow with confidence. With her signature Link to Success Framework and Midwest warmth, she makes LinkedIn feel doable—even fun! Sue’s all about real strategies, real results, and real relationships If you’re interested in anything within the realm of LinkedIn, this episode is definitely worth a listen! Sue dives into different tips and tricks, as well as how to fully harness LinkedIn’s potential. She also discusses what to hand off to a VA and what’s important to be done yourself as a business owner. If you’re interested in seeing what Sue’s up to, here are her pages: Innovative Client Solutions: https://www.sue-gresham.com Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/suegresham If you’re interested, here’s the LinkedIn information for the rest of the cast: Rachael Davila: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldavila/ LeAnn Erimli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannerimli/ Bree BV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-bv/ Quinn Hubbard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-hubbard-8377782a9/ Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.

    45 min
  2. Decluttering to Make Space with Rachael Davila

    6 MAR

    Decluttering to Make Space with Rachael Davila

    This week, our special guest is none other than Rachael Davila herself! You probably know her as the wonderful host of this very podcast and author of the book, Hey, Do I Need a VA? For this episode, Quinn steps into the role of host, asking Rachael questions about organization along with the rest of the cast, LeAnn Erimli and Bree BV. If you’re interested in the physical, digital, and mental organization/decluttering that hiring a VA requires, this is the episode for you! We dive deep into all of the different realms that clutter can clutch onto, as well as tips and tricks for keeping it at bay. If you’re interested in seeing what Rachael’s up to, here are her pages: Extra Hands Virtual Assistance: https://extrahandsva.com/ Here’s the link to her book, Hey, Do I Need a VA?: https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Do-Need-How-Assistant/dp/B0FDFHX1KX Connect with her: Email: rachael@extrahandsva.com Extra Hands Virtual Assistance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extrahands_va LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldavila If you’re interested in Barb Hubbard’s book, Quit Chasing Squirrels and Start Chasing Your Dreams, here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Chasing-Squirrels-Start-Dreams/dp/B0CHL9MZBX Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.

    39 min
  3. Growing your Business with Rachel Anzalone

    20 FEB

    Growing your Business with Rachel Anzalone

    This week, special guest Rachel Anzalone will be talking about how to grow your business! As a Sustainable Growth Advisor and Satisfaction Strategist, Rachel Anzalone pioneers a revolutionary approach for purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to expand their impact and profitability. With 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and digital marketing, she combines strategic business acumen with deep wisdom to help leaders build sustainable, soul-aligned enterprises that honor both success and satisfaction. In this episode, we’ll be diving deep into all of the ways that a VA can and can’t help with your business growth. So if you’re stuck between hiring a specialist or a VA, this episode is for you! If you’re interested in seeing what Rachel’s up to, here are her pages: Pleasure & Profits (podcast, mentoring, and advising): http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com Ease & Acumen (consulting): http://easeandacumen.com Connect with her: Email: connect@rachelanzalone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelanzalone/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelanzalone/ Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.

    43 min
  4. Business Planning

    14/11/2025

    Business Planning

    This week, we’re joined by special guest Lynn Lambrecht, AKA The Living Planner®. Lynn created The Living Planner® by drawing from her global aviation career and emergency response experience. Responding to three aviation crashes taught her invaluable lessons about preparedness and resilience. With her business, she helps people proactively prepare for life's challenges rather than just reacting to crises. Her focus is on guiding clients through difficult transitions with preventative strategies for unexpected diagnoses, accidents, losses, and business disruptions. During this episode, we talk about how being prepared is crucial for your business and what your VA can do to help. From business continuity to backup plans, we cover it all! If you’re interested in Lynn’s book, The Living Planner: What to Prepare Now While You Are Living, check out this link: https://www.e-junkie.com/i/u8ac Here are some of Lynn’s online courses: https://courses.thelivingplanner.com/home And here’s her website if you want to explore more: https://thelivingplanner.com If you'd like to get in touch with Lynn, please feel free to reach out using the information below! Email: Lynn@thelivingplanner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingPlanner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnlambrecht Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingplanner/ Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.

    41 min

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Many times overwhelmed entrepreneurs are told to “hire a virtual assistant” but not how to do it or what to look for. The term Virtual Assistant (VA) is not a one-size-fits-all. When clients hire someone without knowing all the facts it can result in bad experiences or worse the entrepreneur walking away from much needed support. This podcast is what actual VAs want potential clients to know about the pros and cons of working with virtual support. We will explore topics like: What is a VA?What can a VA help with?How much does a VA cost?Working with a VA goes beyond your task list.What is the interview process? And who leads it?What preparation should a client do before hiring a VAAnd so much more…Hosted by Rachael Davila with Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. She brings 18+ years of administrative and business owner experience to the mic, along with a cast of virtual assistant friends and colleagues who bring different backgrounds, view points and skill sets. Listeners will get a peek into the world of virtual assistants and hear stories, strategies and successes to thrive within the virtual workforce. Through our episodes we hope to educate, inspire, and motivate business owners to do the necessary pre-work before navigating the journey to find, hire and work with a virtual assistant.