126: Virtual Assistants: The Missing Piece for Every Photographer's Success - Here's 5 Reasons WHY

show notes

Apr 17

Buckle up! Because this week we’re going *deep* into the magic of hiring a virtual assistant in your photography business… and why it’s truly the missing ingredient to every photographer’s long-term success ;)

Tune in to discover…

What a virtual assistant is and the kinds of tasks they can assist you with [3.10]
The admin task I easily spent 100 (!) hours on before realizing I could get cost-effective support (don’t let this happen to you!) [5.04]
Why I began looking for support and the first tasks I decided I wanted help with [6.47]
The sneaky, but oh-so-simple, reason you might be feeling stuck right now in your business and common limiting beliefs to avoid as a photographer [8.37]
Benefit number #1 of hiring a VA [12.53]
Benefit number #2 of hiring a VA (this one might surprise you! Hint: it relates to cost…) [16.50]
Mistakes I made when hiring my first VA and how to avoid them yourself [19.51]
Why you may be paying yourself minimum wage in your business without realizing! [22.14]
Benefit number #3 of hiring a VA [24.16]
The responsibility you OWE to your clients that you may not be fulfilling right now…(some tough love!) [24.49]
A simple litmus test for whether or not you should still be doing certain tasks in your business [27.24]
The importance of flow state for getting what you want out of your life and business [29.13]
The tasks that drain me (which I outsource) vs. the tasks that light me up and energize me (which I still do) and how to figure out the same for yourself! [31.16]
Advice you NEED to hear if you’re afraid of letting go of tasks in your business [35.22]
A powerful story and visualization exercise to help you overcome your limiting beliefs (straight from my heart to yours!) [38.41]
Benefit number #4 of hiring a VA [47.04]
An inside look at the two main ways I market my business, plus how to make marketing fun (even if you hate it right now!) [47.47]
Benefit number #5 of hiring a VA [50.00]
Closing thoughts, my message to you right now if you’re struggling, and my biggest mission in this world! [53.10]
A very special invitation to get even more support from me (for only $33!) if you’re looking to take action on your dreams sooner, rather than later [57.17]

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