128: How Lena Gained Back 60 Hours a Month and Increased Her Referrals with the Support of a VA (Student Success Story)
This week, I’m joined by my past student Lena! We’ll be diving into how she was able to gain back 60 hours a month, grow her business with referrals, and have more time for her family thanks to the support of her VA.
Tune in to discover…
– How Lena got ahead of the game to avoid burnout in her business [6:22]
– Limiting beliefs that were holding Lena back from getting her first VA, vs. what actually happened when she took the leap [10:25]
– How Lena chose her *dream* virtual assistant (hint: it wasn’t based on experience!) [11:33]
– The winning streak Lena is currently experiencing in her business and the number #1 thing that’s allowed her to increase her referrals over the past few months [13:42]
– All the tasks Lena gives her VA to maximize her time [15:57], [33:35]
– REVEAL: exactly how much $$ Lena invests in VA support for her business (it’s not as much as you might think!) [21:09]
–The biggest benefit Lena has experienced from hiring her dream VA… and the ripple effect it can have on your life and business [28:34]
– How Lena’s been able to claim back 60 (!) hours a month thanks to her VA [30:22]
– Lena’s message to fellow control-freaks feeling resistance about letting go of tasks in their business (I used to be one too!) [36:35]
– Lena’s final advice for any photographer that’s still on the fence about hiring a VA [47:09]
RESOURCES + LINKS:
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Her website: https://www.lenachristine.com/
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