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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 8 MIN

Celebrating 7th VA Business Anniversary: Reflections and What I’d Do Differently

from The Visionary VA Podcast · host Holly Copsey

Celebrating my 7th business anniversary and I’m laying it all on the table. The highs, the lows, and the lessons I really wish I’d learned sooner. If you’re building or running a virtual assistant business, this one’s for you. I am hoping that opening up, shows the importance of reflection in business and leadership.“I stretched myself and quite frankly nearly broke myself from trying to do ALL the things in the early days.” This is a special episode as I’m celebrating Virtually Priceless and 7 years in business! It’s been a journey, from launching as a solo VA with two little ones at home, to growing a thriving team and building a business that brings me freedom and joy.But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. I’m opening up about what I’d do differently if I had the chance, including delegating sooner, charging my worth, and setting firmer boundaries. Whether you're just starting your VA journey or a few years in, this episode is packed with raw reflections and practical wisdom from seven years of doing the work.If you’ve ever wondered how to build a successful virtual assistant business or questioned whether you’re doing it "right" this is your reminder that it’s OK to evolve.Key takeaways:Don’t wait until burnout hits, bringing in help earlier would have saved me so much stress and helped the business grow faster.Undercharging held me back for years. Raising my rates gave me space, confidence, and clarity.Winging it works until it doesn’t. Proper systems and documentation are essential for scaling sustainably.Ask yourself: “What do I want my story to be in 7 years’ time?” Start today with the decisions your future self will thank you for because building a successful virtual assistant business that gives you freedom is possible.Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get our free mini course on Creating Solid Business Foundations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiring Associates free guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free monthly metrics tracker download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website

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