63. Growing Your Virtual Assistant Business: Why Your Inner Game is Key & How to Navigate Post-Milestone Shifts

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I'm diving into what happens after you hit those big, exciting goals in your business. We often hear about the milestones and the celebrations, but what about navigating the feelings, the pressure, and the unexpected shifts that follow? As someone who has built a seven-figure business and 3x'd my revenue in a year, I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey and sharing the nuances that most people don't talk about. I'm sharing my experiences, from writing affirmations for 20K months while making $70 to hitting my first 100K month and the surprising aftermath. I'll share why I believe your inner game is your business growth plan and how a commitment to your personal well-being is just as important as strategy. This isn't just about the numbers; it's about the whole picture – and I'm sharing it with you because I know that you, too, are meant to build a big, delicious business and live your yes life. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why hitting a big goal doesn't change you at your core, and how to navigate the "now what?" feeling. The common question of "can I do it again?" and why it's so normal to wonder if your success was a one-time fluke. The pressure I put on myself after my first 100K month and the lessons I learned about outsourcing vs. trusting my intuition. How I came home to myself after feeling like I sacrificed my well-being for scaling. Why associating hard work with sacrifice is a flawed belief, and how to invite growth in a different way. How my focus has shifted in 2025 to "raising the floor" instead of just chasing the biggest months. My philosophy that your business grows as much as you do and why the inner work is just as crucial as strategy. The important analogy of leaders as bridges and how to navigate challenges as opportunities to strengthen your foundation. How I'm going into 2025 with my feet on the ground, but with my eyes on the horizon. This episode is packed with my personal insights and real-talk about what it's really like to grow a business. I hope it will resonate with you, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts. Ready for a candid conversation about what it’s really like to reach those big milestones? Tune in now!   Episode Outline: An Invitation to Growth: Exploring New Ways to Build Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:00:00) My Big, Bold Decision: Betting on Myself in My Virtual Assistant Journey (00:00:27) What Happens After You Hit a Big Goal in Your Virtual Assistant Business? (00:01:35) My Business Journey: Establishing Credibility as a Virtual Assistant Business Owner(00:02:01) The Power of Vision: Manifesting 20K Months as a Virtual Assistant (00:04:05) The Truth About Hitting Your First 30K Month in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:05:33) Navigating Self-Doubt: Can I Do It Again in My Virtual Assistant Business? (00:06:59) The Pressure of Scaling After My First 100K Month in My Virtual Assistant Business (00:08:02) Outsourcing Power: What You Actually Need in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:09:05) The Wake-Up Call: Coming Home to Myself in My Virtual Assistant Journey (00:12:13) The Hes Law: Re-associating Growth and Sacrifice in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:15:13) The Invitation to Build Differently in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:16:43) The Energy and Momentum of Big Moves in My Virtual Assistant Business(00:17:36) The Importance of Community for Virtual Assistants (00:19:11) Virtual Assistant Business Growth as a Mirror of Personal Growth (00:19:39) Leaders as Bridges: The Test of Time in Your Virtual Assistant Journey (00:20:29) Developing Capacity: Your Ability to Hold in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:22:14) Investing in Your Inner Self as a Virtual Assistant Business Owner (00:22:42) Behind the Scenes: The Truth After Reaching Big Goals in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:23:46) Normalizing the Post-Milestone Feelings as a Virtual Assistant (00:24:20) Moving into 2025: Two Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Horizon in My Virtual Assistant Journey (00:25:17) Raising the Floor: Bumpers and Daily Habits in Your Virtual Assistant Business (00:26:19) My Belief in You as a Virtual Assistant (00:27:42) Wrapping Up: Share Your Thoughts on Your Virtual Assistant Journey(00:27:59)   Ways to Work with Me:  Follow Me on Instagram  Mom X VA Free Facebook Community Immediate Access to The IT Factor VA Leadership Academy If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams