10: The Power of a Virtual Assistant with Kate Oatway

Welcome to episode ten of Spa Skin and Beauty podcast formerly known as The Lindsey Holder Podcast!  Want to know the secret sauce on how a Small Business owner manages it all? Well, it's not really a secret...it's called a VA - a Virtual Assistant.  There is NO way I could manage three business models at one time if it weren't for my VA. I have several VA's and one of them is the beyond talented Kate Oatway. I found Kate through a Facebook group for Virtual Assistants and she instantly blew me away from the beginning with her communication, professionalism, and her portfolio. I knew she was a hidden rockstar and I needed her on my Virtual team! I also knew she could only take on a limited number of clients and I was one of the lucky ones, so I keep her on a retainer.  Kate is a design and marketing expert, passionate about transforming the way bold, creative, and innovative business owners survive in a world that demands we show up, produce, and perform like never before! Whether it's supporting a solo-entrepreneur keeping them on top of all things social media, a product launch, or designing a new website to house your blog, Kate is your go-to!  She helps entrepreneurs build dream brands through intentional digital strategy, design, and efficient implementation!  This episode entails an inside listen on How I run my business efficiently and with ease, please welcome my Virtual Assistant Kate! Have you ever wondered what exactly can a VA do for you? Do you need separate VA's for different projects? How should you communicate with a VA and coordinate projects? Where do you find a VA and how to establish that trust? All of these answers and more are on the podcast. Get ready to move your business forward and take items off your plate with a VA. Show Highlights: Find out in this episode: What does a typical day for a VA look like? How many hours a day do they work? How does a VA manage it all? How many clients realistically can a VA manage? What is a good turn around time you can expect from your VA? What can a VA do for you? Realistically, how many hours can a VA  work for you on an average week?  What is the best way to communicate with your VA? Slack, e-mail, google spreadsheet, drive, FB message?  What boundaries should you set with your VA? What if your VA is not getting your creative image? How should you handle that? What is the best way to find a VA? Should you do a trial with a VA before hiring them?  Do most VA's want a retainer? What tools and apps does Kate recommend? Links and Resources: Become a lapree beauty member, our esthetician led skincare community: lapree beauty Product discount codes: lapree beauty Skincare Products: skincare spa shop Our favorite minerals from Water and Wellness! We drink these first thing in the morning!  Social Media Instagram: @lindseyrholder @spaskinandbeauty With over a decade of experience being both a licensed esthetician and owning her own spa with her skin obsessed sis and researcher Ashley working right beside her! Let's listen to these sisters' thoughts, facts, opinions, and  advice on skincare and ways to optimize your health! Disclaimer: This article, video, post is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided in this article, video, and or post is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this article, video, post should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this article are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.