Episode 3: How VAs Helped Scale a $Million Real Estate Business with Hayley Van de Ven

In this powerhouse episode of Task Me Anything, host Adam Duffus is joined by the unstoppable Hayley Van de Ven, founder of the Limitless Group under RE/MAX Results. With over 4,000 property sales and two decades of experience, Hayley shares how she scaled her real estate empire — while saving $1 million in wages and doubling her revenue — by strategically implementing virtual assistants (VAs).

Hayley gets candid about the failures of her first VA attempt, what made her try again, and how the second time around became a total game changer. This episode is a must-listen for business owners and real estate professionals looking to scale sustainably with systems, people, and purpose.

🧩 Episode Breakdown

0:00 – 2:00 | Intro & Icebreakers
Adam introduces Hayley, setting the tone with fun questions about theme songs, celebrity homes, and her real estate heroes.

2:00 – 5:00 | Hard Lessons & Real Talk
Hayley reflects on the worst advice she received early in her career — and why there’s no such thing as a magic pill in real estate success.

5:00 – 7:30 | Scaling from 4 to 120 Team Members
Hayley reveals the keys behind her rapid team growth, her mindset around mistakes, and how taking big leaps has fueled her journey.

7:30 – 10:00 | VAs: From Failure to Formula
A brutally honest look at her failed first attempt with VAs — and how the right strategy, training, and partnership turned things around.

10:00 – 12:30 | Saving $1 Million with VAs
Hayley breaks down how VAs have replaced overhead roles, boosted efficiency, and allowed her team to deliver better service without burnout.

12:30 – 14:30 | Culture, Retention & Empowerment
Why giving team members VA support has improved work-life balance, driven productivity, and become a cornerstone of Limitless Group's strong culture.

14:30 – 16:00 | What’s Next for Limitless Group
Big plans ahead: a new head of sales, a deeper focus on data, and even more VA roles to help drive lead gen and team growth across Queensland.

🎯 Key Takeaway:
Virtual assistants aren't just a cost-saving tool — they're a growth strategy. Hayley shows exactly how to integrate them the right way to scale smarter, faster, and stronger.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re serious about building a business that’s both profitable and people-first.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to go Limitless with VAs!