“With social media, it can look like all these girl bosses are doing it alone & they probably aren’t.”
Ever wondered “what the heck is a VA?” Well, in this episode we're going to deep dive into what a virtual assistant can do for YOUR business with my very own assistant, Keni Bartley! (She’s amazing!) We talk all things communication, pricing, hiring, and delegation. Get your notebook (+ and checkbook!) ready for this episode because I have a feeling it will help you make your next big move in your business. If you’ve been considering getting some support, make sure you tune into this show!
About Keni Bartley:
Virtual assistant by day, photographer by night. Keni Bartley is a Virgo, Type 3, and ENFJ through-and-through. Most importantly, she is an entrepreneur who firmly believes in community over competition, hustling with heart, and chasing values versus dreams.
Before becoming a boss babe, Keni was a remote HR professional for a Fortune 500 company, plus interning for a marketing agency and running her photography business all on the side. After transitioning full-time into her photography business, she found a large part of her Instagram community was interested in the how behind her business and marketing.
From there Keni launched her second business Keni & Co Virtual Assistant and has grown her team. Keni & Co Virtual Assistant is honored to provide brand development and administrative services to support women entrepreneurs be their best storytellers and step away from overwhelm. Keni's #1 goal behind both her businesses is to empower women to be the CEO of their lives and business.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How Keni works full-time between her two businesses doing photography + VA work. And, how she had the courage to pursue a creative career after going to school for Business Admin + Marketing.
Why you should chasing not just dreams, but rather your values.
How to champion others + cheer for other women. Plus, how to lean towards community over competition.
What is a virtual assistant?
What kind of tasks can a VA do for you?
When should someone hire a VA?
How do you find a VA to hire?
When hiring a VA, what are some things you should look for? (What qualities + what experience?)
How much does it cost to work with a VA?
How do you communicate with them?
How do you let go of tasks + build trust with a VA?
How many different kinds of jobs / tasks are realistic to pass on to a VA to handle effectively
The difference in mindset between an entrepreneur who wears all the hats vs. a CEO who delegates.
Most early-stage biz owners (who are making less than $5k per month) are really nervous to spend the money and invest in help. We share our advice on how to get the support you need anyways! (In a safe and secure way!)
Sometimes, we can feel like our business is our baby. We worry that we are the ONLY ones who can do the job AND the only person who can do it best, making no room for the delegation we desperately need. We talk about the advice we’d give to the listener feeling this way!
Resources Mentioned:
Free quiz: How to Find Your Zone of Genius
The Conscious Female Entrepreneur Club (Kelly’s FREE facebook group for her community!)
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