EP 60. How to Transition from Corporate to a Thriving Virtual Assistant Business: Holli’s Journey to Freedom

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I’m talking with Holli, a woman who made a transformative leap from corporate to entrepreneurship and built a thriving virtual assistant business. Holly shares her incredible journey of leaving her job, launching her VA business, and creating the dream life she once envisioned with her family. As a mom who wanted the flexibility to homeschool her son and travel on her own schedule, Holli didn’t just talk about her dreams—she made them a reality. In our conversation, Holly opens up about the challenges and mindset shifts she experienced along the way, offering valuable insights into how anyone can build a business that aligns with their passions. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How Holli made the leap from a stressful corporate career to running a thriving VA business, while homeschooling her son and living life on her terms The importance of taking small, strategic steps and building a support system that encourages growth How Holli packaged her existing skills and services into a virtual assistant business without changing her rates or services The launch of The Launch Ladies, a free group for women entrepreneurs, where Holly and her team offer marketing support and business advice to help small businesses grow Holli’s story will inspire you to take the leap and show you that the life you dream of is within reach. Tune in for an authentic conversation about overcoming fears, creating business freedom, and building a life you love.   Episode Outline: Holli’s Story: From Corporate to Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur (00:01:32) The Power of Planning: Building the Foundation for a Virtual Assistant Business (00:05:20) Taking the Leap: From Corporate Job to Full-Time Virtual Assistant Business (00:10:00) How Holli Found Her Niche: The Virtual Assistant Industry and Marketing (00:13:17) The Importance of Mindset: Owning Your Worth as a Virtual Assistant (00:16:23) Building the Virtual Assistant Business: The Synergy of Client Relationships (00:19:50) How Holli Leveraged Challenges for Growth in Her Virtual Assistant Business (00:22:15) The Launch Ladies: A Community for Virtual Assistant Entrepreneurs (00:28:06) Marketing Your Virtual Assistant Business with Confidence (00:31:00) Balancing Entrepreneurship with Family Life as a Virtual Assistant (00:34:22) Getting Started as a Virtual Assistant: Overcoming Fears and Taking Action (00:39:15) Wrap-Up: Holli’s Advice for Women Wanting to Live Their Dream Life as a Virtual Assistant (00:42:00) Final Thoughts: Full Circle Journey as a Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur (00:44:20) Closing: Join The Launch Ladies and Take Your Next Steps as a Virtual Assistant (00:46:00)   Work With Holli The Launch Ladies Inner Circle FB Group: The Launch Ladies: Community + Business Strategies for Women   Ways to Work with Me:  Follow Me on Instagram  Mom X VA Free Facebook Community Immediate Access to The IT Factor VA Leadership Academy Industry Leader   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!