In our festive finale for 2024, all five of us come together to reflect on a year filled with highs, growth, and plenty of laughter. Sporting our finest Christmas jumpers, we share our biggest wins—everything from life-changing milestones like babies, awards, and new homes to unexpected joys (yes, even free frying pans made the list!). But above all, we celebrate the greatest gift of all: the continuing friendship and incredible community we’ve built together.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year—see you in 2025!

Join us in this episode as we discuss how we all manage our client tasks and workloads. We share tips and tricks we have learned along the way to help us juggle everything. There are no right or wrong answers with this, but rather, what works best for you and your business.

Plus Kirsty gets drowned out by workmen……

What happens as a freelancer, when life happens?

In this episode, the ladies get real about life challenges and how they juggle running a business with being human.

Amy, Kirsty and Elspeth step out of various comfort zones to share what they have put in place to assist them in running their businesses in the hope it may help someone listening.

If you have your own story to share, then we are all ears. You can email us via assistthispodcast@gmail.com

We are SO excited to welcome our first-ever special guest: Amanda Johnson; a true pioneer in the virtual assistant industry and the reason behind how the Assist This girls met!

Prepare to be inspired as Amanda shares her incredible journey, from creating her own VA business to becoming a leading trainer and mentor for thousands of VAs.

This exciting and insightful conversation touches on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, navigating client relationships, and the power of community. Amanda's wisdom and experiences are full of actionable advice, whether you're just starting or looking to grow your VA business. You'll also hear about the importance of collaboration over competition, the evolving nature of the VA industry, and why building deep, authentic connections is key to success.

Don't miss this must-listen episode with the “godfather of the VA world” Amanda Johnson!🌟

Amanda Johnson - VA Training Academy - VACT Ltd

@vatrainingacademy

We're back and better than ever! 🎉

Season 2 is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the funniest bloopers from season 1!

From Granny Rennisons' infamous “burpy” International Fried Rice to Amy's sudden disappearances and even frogs; we've got it all! Hear the slip-ups, the flubs, and the moments that made us laugh so hard, that we almost had to hang up the mics!

We hope you enjoy listening to this exclusive sneak peek into the chaos behind the scenes of making the Assist This podcast!

How do we manage it all and stay motivated when things get tough?

Life can be chaotic and challenging at times, but how can we juggle everything whilst running a thriving business?

In this episode, we explore burnout, managing our priorities, support networks, self-care, and where our motivation comes from.

In this episode Abbie, Elspeth and Kirsty discuss the pros and cons of being an associate VA and also taking on associates in your team (spoiler alert: neither is easy!). There’s a whole lot of trust involved! They also discuss a nightmare Ctrl Alt Delete story from a listener who recalls a time where they were ghosted by an associate who didn’t complete their work with a client.

In this episode Amy, Kirsty and Suzy chat about taking the leap into self-employment. They explore the mindset shift from being an employee to being your own boss as well as discussing some of the challenges and joys we have experienced as a result.

Kirsty also asks “What’s one thing you wish you knew before becoming a VA?", a question she can’t even answer herself!

We would LOVE to hear from you about what you would like to hear us chat about. Do you want us to talk about a particular VA subject or include different segments?