How To Find or Become a Virtual Assistant in 2023

How To Find or Become a Virtual Assistant in 2023

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin January 17, 2023 Duration: 59:17

Have you ever wondered how to get hired as a virtual assistant? Or, have you ever considered hiring a VA so you can save time and increase productivity? Tune in to learn from Ethan Bull, Co-Founder of ProAssisting, about how to find or become a virtual assistant or remote executive assistant.

ProAssisting is a full-service remote executive assistance company that partners with remote assistants across the US and internationally, matching them with companies or executives.

Whether you're looking to hire a VA or you want to become a VA (as a part-time side hustle or a full-time career), you'll learn the best tips and tricks for getting started!

 

Episode 190 Special Offers: 

 

EPISODE 190 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How studying abroad sparked Ethan's love of travel and led him to become the remote business owner he is today.
  • Top skills and requirements for virtual/remote executive assistants.
  • The #1 interview question ProAssisting asks candidates in remote executive assistant interviews.
  • How Ethan found an executive assistant job in the entertainment industry.
  • How he went from being a virtual assistant to starting a virtual assistance company.
  • The relationship between hospitality, business, and executive assistance.
  • The rise of remote work & how companies can adapt.

 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

  • What skills are required to get a job as an executive assistant?
  • How many people can virtual assistants work with at the same time?
  • Should beginner remote assistants reach out to companies directly or use a remote work agency?
  • Who should read The 29-Hour Workday and why?
  • With the rise of remote work, are more New Yorkers moving upstate to remote areas?
  • How does someone get a remote executive assistant with a company like ProAssisting?
  • And more!

 

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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