Life as Virtual Assistant by Faith Harris

Murty's Podcast

• - This episode is about the first 3 months of being a virtual assistant.
• - The author shares their personal experience in this role.
• - A key point of interest is how much they earned during this period.
• - The episode also discusses where they sourced their clients from.
• - The author's insights could be useful for those considering a career as a virtual assistant.
• - The episode aims to provide a realistic view of the job, including potential earnings.

Faith Farris' First Three Months as a Virtual Assistant
Narrator: Murty BVNS
In her first 3 months as a virtual assistant, Faith Farris earned $932.50, finding clients through Facebook and networking, but had to account for taxes, fees, and business costs, ultimately profiting $155.65.
Faith shares her experience as a virtual assistant, starting in January 2021, detailing how she found clients, what services she offered, and the income she generated during her first three months.
Her motivation for becoming a virtual assistant and the services she initially planned to offer, such as social media marketing and video editing.
Faith's client acquisition strategies, including using Facebook to attract clients by offering a special rate and leveraging resources from a virtual assistant community.
Faith's client growth and success, securing larger clients, like the one who paid her $350 for 10 hours of work, and expanding her services to include copywriting.
As a virtual assistant, Faith Farris made $932.50 in their first three months, highlighting the potential to earn money in this field. However, they emphasize the importance of considering taxes and fees when calculating income.
She shares their experience of starting as a virtual assistant and earning income through various tasks like copywriting and video editing.
She discusses the realization of the challenges in finding well-paying clients and balancing work with other commitments like school and courses.
Faith reflects on the importance of setting aside funds for taxes and being mindful of transaction fees when receiving payments as a virtual assistant.
As a virtual assistant, it's important to consider the costs of doing business, such as taxes, fees, and savings for future expenses, to ensure financial stability and success.
Managing finances as a virtual assistant involves budgeting for business costs like website fees, accountant services, and equipment maintenance to sustain profitability.
Balancing income between savings and profit, while being selective with job opportunities, is crucial for long-term success and financial security as a virtual assistant.
Acknowledging the challenges of finding clients, respecting business owners, and understanding the dedication required for virtual assistant work are key takeaways from the experience.
Here is everything she learned during my first 3 months as a new virtual assistant. She answer things such as: How much did she make? What skills did she use and services did she offer? How did she find clients? How did it work? Where did she apply?
Hopefully this will help someone out there figure out if they would like to take the next step!