The VA Live Lounge
Join Lisa and Kirsty, two seasoned Virtual Assistants, as they spill the tea on all things VA life—minus the corporate jargon and boring fluff! Whether you're a newbie VA looking for guidance, a pro searching for fresh tips, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes in the world of virtual assistance, this is the place to be.
Expect real talk, expert advice, and plenty of laughs as we navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between of running a successful VA business. From tech hacks to client dramas, pricing strategies to work-life balance, we’ve got you covered!
Grab a coffee (or a wine—we won’t judge) and tune in to The VA Live Lounge for your weekly dose of VA wisdom with a side of fun!
Episodes
28 episodes
Episode 28: Raising Your Rates: What's Stopping You?
Let's talk about putting your prices up and the common worries all small business owners have about doing this. What's stopping you raising your rates? Kirsty and Lisa talk about the reasons VAs failing to increase their prices, the...
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Episode 28
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51:40
Episode 27: The CRM Chat: What It Is, Why It Helps, and How to Sell It to Clients
This week Kirsty and Lisa talk about how becoming knowledgable in CRM systems can help you generate additional income in a multitude of ways. From affiliate partnerships to white labelling opportunities and even offering one-off ser...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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50:51
Episode 26: How To Make Money While You're Closed For Xmas
If you're worried about being quiet over xmas, fear not! Lisa and kirsty join us with LOADS of ideas on how you can make sure your pipeline before xmas is full of paying clients, and, well into the new year. Listen as we dive into t...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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42:03
Episode 25 - AI & VAs: Threat or Opportunity?
Lisa and Kirsty deep dive into the world of AI in this episode exploring that much concerned topic: is AI a threat to virtual assistants?What they uncover is going to surprise you! Join us as we talk about the realities of not...
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Episode 25
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53:40
Episode 24 - Hiring Your First Associate VA: Our Honest Experience
Thinking of hiring an associate or turning your VA business into an agency? Before you do, listen to this episode!We give our full and frank experiences of what it's been like hiring and working with associates over the last 4 years.&nbs...
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Episode 24
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53:55
Episode 23 - Planning for Time Off When You’re a VA
This week Kirsty and Lisa discuss the pros and cons of taking time off as a solo VA. From their perspectives of an agency owner with a team and as a solo virtual assistant, they share how it's not just possible, but highly important to take tim...
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Episode 23
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58:38
Episode 22: From Imposter to Empowered, The Hidden Secrets Of Belief Coding®
In this episode we're joined by Leeanne Harris - The Inner Freedom Coach who shares her experience of Belief Coding with us. If you're struggling with lack of confidence, imposter syndrome or fears that are blocking your ...
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Episode 22
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56:53
Episode 21: Lessons From Four Years In The Industry
In this candid chat, Lisa and Kirsty talk about the highs and lows, and the lessons they've each learned, after 4 years as virtual assistants. They share their real-life experiencing, including dealing with clients that don't pay, working with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:00:01
Episode 20: Passive Income Streams for VAs
If you're a solo VA, trying to build an income can be difficult, but introducing passive and semi-passive income streams can be the answer, allowing you to explode your income potential.Tune in to hear loads of ideas on the things you ca...
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Episode 20
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1:04:15
Episode 19: From Solo VA To Agency Owner, The Pros and Cons
Ever thought about becoming a VA agency owner rather than a solo VA? This week, Lisa and Kirsty talk about the pros and cons of both. Lisa Tennant successfully scaled her solo VA business into a virtual assistant agency but it hasn't all been p...
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Episode 19
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1:04:36
Episode 18: When You Feel Like Giving Up
In this weeks episode Kirsty and Lisa talk openly and honestly about the difficult times as a VA, and their experiences of wanting to give it all up. They talk about the trials and tribulations of running your own business, and the reasons many...
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Episode 18
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42:53
Episode 17: Our Must-Have VA Tools & Systems
This week Kirsty and Lisa discuss the tool they started out with as virtual assistants, what they are using now, and the ultimate system that Lisa uses to streamline her entire business.They answer questions live from Instagram and TikTo...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:29
Episode 16: How To Make Yourself Visible As A VA
In this episode of season 2 of The VA Live Lounge, we discuss the various methods VAs can use to be visible. We're joined by Lynsey Cook from Need A VA, the go to directory for virtual assistants that want to be found. Lynsey share...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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57:47
Episode 15: Our Own VA Journey's (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly)
For the final episode of season 1 of The VA Live Lounge, Lisa and Kirsty discuss in candid detail their real life experiences as virtual assistants. Everything from nightmare clients, to fake princesses and the dangerous side of bei...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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54:22
Episode 14: Juggling Clients, Kids & Chaos – And Still Thriving
In this episode we speak to Kim from Your PA Services about her experience carving out a successful VA business whilst juggling working from home with 4 children. Kim became a VA after tragedy struck, when she suffered an accident ...
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Episode 14
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57:00
Episode 13: When clients expect professional design work (but that's not why they hired you)
What happens when a client signs up for admin but then asks you to start creating workbooks and marketing assets? Is it possible to turn graphic designer overnight? And should VAs even offer graphic design services?In this episode we ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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59:18
Episode 12: How To Build An Eco-System Of Recurring Revenue As A VA
In this weeks Live Lounge we're joined by the incredible Lianne Wright from The VA Runway. Lianne started out as a solo VA back in 2019 but quickly realised there was no way she would be able to scale her virtual assistant business with...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:39
🎙️ Episode 11: Why Collaboration Over Competition as a VA Is the Key to Success (…Or Is It?) 🤝💬
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty and Lisa dive into the age-old advice that’s often thrown around in the online business world:“Collaboration over competition.”But is it really that simple?We explore the benefit...
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Episode 11
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46:39
Episode 10: Can You Really Earn 6-Figures As A VA? 💸💻
In this week’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty and Lisa are tackling one of the biggest questions in the VA world: Can you actually earn six figures as a Virtual Assistant?We’re not here t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:51
Episode 9: My Business, My Way: Life as a Disabled VA
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty is joined by the inspirational Vicki Wilson, founder of The Admin Fairy—an award-winning Virtual Assistant who’s proving every day that disability is not a barrier to building a brilliant business.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:08
Episode 8: Managing Your Capacity & Understanding Your Income Potential As A VA
In this weeks episode Lisa and Kirsty unpack the realities of putting a framework around your time to manage your capacity as a virtual assistant, and understanding how this helps you to choose the hours that suit you and your life best, but a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:49
Episode 7: From Circus Life to Client Life – Charlotte Barltrop’s VA Journey 🎪💻
In today’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, we’re joined by the incredible Charlotte Barltrop from VA Everywhere who shares one of the most unique VA origin stories we’ve ever heard—from circus performer to virtual assistant!Charlotte tak...
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Episode 7
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1:01:40
Episode 6: Scaling Up: What Happens When a VA Starts Hiring
In this week’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, we’re joined by the brilliant Wendy Norman, founder of Live Link Resource, who takes us behind the scenes of her journey from solo ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:50
Episode 5: Fail, Furlough, and Fierce Comeback: My VA Startup Story
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, we’re joined by the incredible Tasha Dove from Dove Virtual Assistance, who opens up about her powerful and refreshingly honest VA journey.Tasha first gave the VA world a go i...
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Episode 5
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50:13
Episode 4: How To Niche As A Virtual Assistant
This week in the VA Live Lounge, we’re diving into the ins and outs of niching as a Virtual Assistant. If you’re wondering how to narrow your focus, attract ideal clients, and stand out from the crowd, don’t miss this discussion. We’ll...
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Episode 3
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46:34