Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Assessing Soft Skills: Essential Tips for Hiring a Virtual Assistant
“Soft skills truly set a virtual assistant or social media virtual assistant apart." - Sara + Dana
Of course, you’re going to hire someone based on their hard skills which are those skills that help you do your job such as technical skills and more but it's true, soft skills will set anyone apart and help everyone determine if it’s possible to work together.
In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that is exciting for business owners, but it can also be overwhelming - growing a team and how does that even work? What are the assistant skills to look for, how to assess potential candidates and the importance of clear communication and organizational tools in making your business thrive!
Takeaways
- Open-ended questions during the hiring process can help assess a candidate's soft skills.
- Ongoing training and development are essential for virtual assistants to stay updated on social media trends and tools.
- Having clear brand guidelines and standard operating procedures in place before hiring a virtual assistant is important for success.
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We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before.
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We get it, you feel like you have to be on social media 24/7 when all you really want is to focus on your clients and keep building your business. That pressure can disappear.
That’s where Dana comes in. She’ll show you how Pinterest can work for you, effortlessly. Your content and links can live on Pinterest, driving traffic without you constantly showing up.
And when it’s time to grow and manage a team, without feeling overwhelmed, Sara steps in. She builds the workflows that keep both your podcast and your team running smoothly, while bringing the human element back into your business. You’ll stay client-focused without feeling buried in the weeds.
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Host Sara Lowell:
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Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
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Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/