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The Rockstar VA Podcast
by Shiela Pialago
Hosted by Shiela Pialago, the Rockstar VA Podcast empowers Virtual Assistants and Freelancers to thrive in the digital realm. Dive into actionable insights from industry leaders, success stories from top-performing VAs, and proven strategies to boost productivity, uphold ethics, and maximize remote work efficiency.
Episodes
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#65: What to Do When Clients Move On (Without You)
In this episode, let's take a peek at a topic that's both challenging and crucial in our careers: adapting to change in client partnerships. We often view our work as building lasting relationships, but the dynamic nature of business means changes are inevitable. I share my personal experiences,...
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#64: Beyond the Bargain: Discovering the Art of Negotiation
In this episode, I'm exploring a realm that many of us find daunting: the art of negotiation. Inspired by the game-changing insights from "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz, I share my transformation from someone who shied away from negotiation to someone who embraces it as a...
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#63 Earning Smarter: The Art of Finding a Profitable Niche
Discover how to transform your productivity and unlock new opportunities on this week's episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast. Join me as we dive into the strategies that turned hours of work into mere minutes. If you're navigating the digital landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now…
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#62: The Night Shift: Health, Habits, and Productivity Secrets
In this enlightening episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela delves into the nuanced world of working the graveyard shift, especially as it pertains to freelancers and entrepreneurs. She shares personal experiences and practical tips for adapting to late-night working hours, maintaining health...
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#61 Your Hourly Value: Tracking Your Productivity Like a Pro
Ever scratched your head over hourly contracts? Thought there’s got to be a better way to show clients all that you offer? In this episode, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of hourly rates. And here's the best part: I'm sharing a productivity template designed to spotlight the immense value you...
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#60 Reclaim Your Mojo: How to Overcome the 7-Year VA Work Itch
Feeling stuck in your VA and Freelancing career? Join Shiela in this latest episode as we explore how to navigate the "7-Year Itch" and rekindle your love for freelancing and virtual assistance. For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn:...
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#59 Why It’s Actually Not Difficult To Find Clients
Brace yourself for an unfiltered deep dive into the myth that's been holding freelancers back—finding clients is NOT a herculean task, you've just been approaching it wrong! I'll be demolishing this myth that's been haunting new freelancers and experienced VAs alike! For more information about...
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#58 Fears in Freelancing: Unstable Income?
Dive into a heartfelt journey of a Southeast Asian freelancer juggling familial responsibilities, cultural expectations, and the looming challenge of unstable income in the virtual world. Discover the truths, myths, and evolving dynamics of freelancing, especially in an era dominated by…
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#57 How To Identify Your Dream Client: Real-Life Experience
In this episode, we're taking an adventurous detour, exploring that extraordinary moment when I found my dream client. We'll unpack the crucial lessons I gleaned, the telltale signs that made me say 'Yes, this is it,' and the exciting twists and turns that came along the way. So, buckle up, tune...
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#56 Surviving Freelance Dry Spells: A Guide to Managing Time Without Work
In this episode, I delve deep into the challenging topic of managing 'dry spells' in the freelance and virtual assistance industry. Discover why these periods without work can occur and learn practical strategies on how to navigate them productively. Whether you're a newbie facing high global...
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#55 The Double-Edged Sword: Weighing Health and Opportunities in Virtual Assistance and Freelancing
In this riveting episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela opens up about the highs and lows of being a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant, the exciting world of freelancing, and the unforeseen challenges that come with it. From setting her own schedule to landing her first full-time client,...
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#54 Erratic to Strategic: The L.A.W. Method for Handling Last-Minute Decision Makers
Ever felt overwhelmed by clients who change their minds at the last minute? Tune into the latest episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast where I unpack the L.A.W. method to help you navigate through the unpredictability and guide your clients towards strategic decision-making. A must-listen for those...
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#53 The S.T.E.P. Strategy: Virtual Work Stress Management Made Easy
In this episode, I'm going to introduce the S.T.E.P. strategy for managing stress in the virtual workplace. Discover how this technique can help you overcome the unique challenges of remote work, such as deadline anxiety and coordinating with colleagues in multiple time zones. For more…
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#52 Personal Battles, Professional Wins: Strategies for Keeping Clients During Life's Toughest Moments
Ready to conquer personal battles and secure professional wins? In this eye-opening episode, we reveal realistic strategies for maintaining client relationships during life's most challenging moments. Learn actionable techniques for retaining clients even when life throws curveballs. Empower...
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#51 Where Are My Target Clients? How to Attract Your Ideal Clients with Precision
Are you a freelancer or virtual assistant who struggles to attract high-quality clients? If so, this episode is perfect for you! I'll be sharing a simple yet powerful strategy for pinpointing and captivating your ideal clients with precision. Tune in to discover where your target clients are…
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#50 Creating a Home Away from Home: Finding Inspiration as a Filipino Artist in Dubai with Cholo Juan
In this episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast, we sit down with Cholo Juan, a Filipino visual artist who is making waves in the World Art Dubai scene. Cholo shares his inspiring story of discovering his passion for art while living as an expat and how he's bringing a unique touch of Filipino-made…
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#49 Learn Smarter, Not Harder: Hassle-Free Learning for Busy Freelancers
In this episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela shares her hassle-free learning strategies for busy freelancers. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed and organized in the digital industry, and offers her own catchphrase - the 3 Rs of Digital Learning: Reference, Readings, and...
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#48 Project Selection: A Critical Step in Building Your VA Business from the Ground Up
Choosing the right projects is essential to building a successful VA business from the ground up. We explore the process of project selection and how it can help you avoid common dilemmas like ‘virtual underemployment’ or taking on tasks you dislike. We also examine the long-term benefits of...
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#47 The Price of Location: My Experience with Remote Job Discrimination
What if I told you that there's another factor that could hinder your chances of getting remotely hired or getting that ideal client, one that's completely out of your control? Imagine being rejected not because of your skills or experience, but simply because of where you live. In this episode,...
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#46 From Mistake to Mastery: Lessons Learned When Taking on New Clients
In this episode, I'm going to share about a part of my journey as a freelancer in the Digital Marketing industry. Recently, I've learned a lot from just taking on new clients. It's so easy to get excited about new opportunities, but it's also important to approach it with patience and a deeper...
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#45 7 Sins of Time-Tracking: Ignored Impacts, Simple Solutions
"Have you fallen into any of the '7 Sins of Time-Tracking'? Here's a thought-provoking episode where I explored a radical rethink on traditional time-tracking practices and how to overcome these overlooked mistakes. For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com Connect with…
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#44 6-Figure Freelancing: Proven, Sustainable Strategies with Sarah Duran
Are you ready to take your freelancing career to the next level and earn 6-figures on your own? In this episode, I am excited to have Sarah Duran, a successful freelance project manager and consistent six-figure freelancer as our guest, who will share her proven strategies for achieving financial...
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#43 Upskilling in the Age of AI: Strategies for Thriving in the Job Market with Molly Rose Speed
For this episode, I have a special guest, Molly Rose Speed, who is a leading expert in online business, systems, and outsourcing. Molly will be sharing her knowledge and insights on how to stay competitive in the job market, by mastering the skills needed for success in an AI-driven world. She…
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#42 Double Your Income: Proven Strategies To Adjust Prices Without Losing Clients
Are you tired of feeling intimidated when it comes to adjusting your prices as a freelancer? Tune in to this episode where I'll be sharing my proven and tested strategies for adjusting prices without losing clients. Learn how to approach pricing conversations with empathy and gain a better...
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#41 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in 2023: Strategies for Combating Self-Doubt as a Freelancer
If you've ever found yourself feeling intimidated by potential clients, you're not alone. In fact, it's a common challenge that many experienced or established freelancers and virtual assistants face. But with the right mindset and strategies, it's possible to overcome self-doubt and shine in...
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#40 Dealing with Isolation and Stress in Freelancing
Freelancers are no strangers to some of its "downsides". After nearly a decade of working from anywhere, here's how you can deal with some of the mental health issues in freelancing specifically--isolation and stress. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative...
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#39 3 Useful Strategies That Tone Down Fussy Clients
I have always admired #neurodiversity, but in reality, some people's brains are wired too much on the meticulous side that it can get frustrating 😤 So here's my spilled straTEAgies on how I have been able to power through fussy clients and anticipate the nit-picking! Original music by Vlad...
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#38 Season 2 Finale: Creating Your Rockstar "Digital Garden"
Thanks to the concept of creating a "Digital Garden" introduced by MIT Tech Review, I have built my business from the ground up with this as a mantra in mind. Tune in how I have applied it in my career as VA! Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons...
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#37 3 Practical Ways To Future-Proof Your VA Career
FACT: Technology will create new jobs that will require new skills. The question is: Are you ready for it? Here's my take on how we can future-proof our careers along with the rise of artificial intelligence and automation. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License…
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#36 How Listening Leads To Professional Stability and Abundance
"Where do I find clients?", "How do I keep clients for the long-term?" or "Why don't I have clients until today?" -- These are burning questions that often intimidate or frustrate Virtual Assistants. But a decade into this business, I realize one edge that has worked and continues to work for me...
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#35 My Top 3 Habits To Speak English To Clients Without Fear
“Ms Shiela, how did you become so fluent in English?” As flattering as this question is, I did not make it overnight and surely, it would have declined over time if I did not consciously do something about. It only takes some E.T.C. Tune in!
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#34 How to Quickly Respond to Clients Without Losing Sleep & Quality Time
How fast do you respond to your clients' tasks/messages? Here's my take on Response Time for VAs and Freelancers and why it is important, why it is necessary for your remote clients, how it affects your relationship with your client, and how you can be more responsive without sacrificing sleep…
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#33 The Biggest Problem Virtual Assistants DO NOT See
Why do 80% of professionals who switch to be Virtual Assistants and Freelancers after a year or two quit? Why do some thrive well in this industry and some fail? I see one big problem. If you’re one of those VAs who are frustrated from the countless rejections, no response, or worse, no shows.…
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#32 Turning Your Creativity Into a Professional Career with Jjay Villamor
What once was just a random convo on art and personal perspectives on choreography at the gym, now turned out into an amazing conversation in this episode on self-discovery, creative blocks, and dealing with the "honest" feedback. Happy to have Coach Jjay sharing how he's fuelling his creative...
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#31 3 Clear Signs To Gracefully Let a Current Client Go
"When I start a partnership with a new client, I either end up with a lesson learned or a new me." Here's a little confession of how I gracefully let go of a client and the ultra-clear signs of what made me do it. Tune in! About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ The Rockstar VA Podcast...
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#30 From Call Center to Virtual Assistance with Ivy Manilag
I met Ivy in one of the job interviews I held recently and along with her unique story and warm personality, she shares her journey on being a former call center agent, the advantages of being in the call center industry, and how she found her way to virtual assistance and freelancing, especially...
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#29 Pursuing a Meaningful Career Path with Ezra Ceniza
What do you want from your career? Do you believe that you can love what you do and make money doing it? My special guest, Ezra Hilary Ceniza, a licensed and certified EFL teacher based in Vietnam, deep-dives into > Career shifts and choices > On shifting from law school > Going abroad...
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#28 How Scammers Impersonated My Clients (And What You Can Do About It)
"Imagine they were able to mimic my client's tone of writing..." Phishing is not news. But when these scammers actually take the time to get to know you, "do their research" per se, let alone impersonate the people you work with a.k.a. your clients, things become a little chair-gripping. If…
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#27 Channeling Your Creativity Into Success with Dominique Berenguer
"A hobby is not just something you do when you're bored, it is something you do that will help you improve on yourself." A graduate of Media and Entertainment Management, Dominique Berenguer shares this and more inside wires on being creatively productive, especially in terms of Social Media...
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#26 How Remote Work Complements My Disability with Drae Cerna
Sound designer and voice-over artist, Drae Cerna, opens up about his struggles with Tourette Syndrome (TS), a condition of the nervous system that causes people to have “tics” and how remote work is currently helping him cope with the physical and mental health challenges. FUN FACT: He is the man...
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#25 Remote Work Trends For 2022 That You Should Know (Part 2)
Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. But in between rapidly changing events and decisions, will this business landscape...
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Remote Work Trends For 2022 That You Should Know (Part 1)
Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. But in between rapidly changing events and decisions, will this business landscape...
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Kajabi and Kimi Brown: Factors on Choosing Your Niche (Part 2)
Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! In the second part of her episode, Kimi shares tips on the language of honesty and initiative when it comes to your VA tasks and finding your niche in the Virtual Assistance industry. Tune in! The Rockstar VA Podcast is...
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Kajabi and Kimi Brown: Factors on Choosing Your Niche
Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! In this episode, Kimi gave a mini-workshop on identifying your ideal clients and a few tips on finding your niche in Virtual Assistance industry. Tune in! The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts…
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Season 1 Finale: Biggest Key Takeaways
The Rockstar VA Podcast is turning 1! Super grateful to everyone who spared some time to tune in to the show. In this episode, we're recalling the key takeaways of each episode and what I've learned from my guests, and all the insights we've encountered in the past year. Also, I'm dropping in…
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Launching To Your Zone of Genius in Virtual Assistance
"Work should not really feel like work," says Dr. Gay Hendricks in his best-selling book, The Big Leap, but with the expectations and demands on being a Virtual Assistant, how can you consciously make this happen in real life even when circumstances push you to your limits? Tune in and get in the...
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How Strong Is Your Virtual Work Ethic?
Do you still exhibit qualities of a strong work ethic now that you’re working remotely or virtually? In this episode, I've shared the Top 3 traits that make up a strong work ethic of a Rockstar VA. Also, we will do a self-evaluation at the end to assess how commendable your work ethic is and what...
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No. 1 Stumbling Block of VAs From Getting Hired or Renewed
What is this number 1 stumbling block that discourages your potential clients from hiring you or your current clients from renewing their contract with you? This is where a lot of us (yes, even me!) fall short and it is a process you would not want to miss out on! Tune in! About Shiela Pialago:...
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This One Skill That Can Set You Apart from Competition
“Why fit in when you can stand out?” After receiving hundreds of applications from VAs and Freelancers recently, it has been brought to my attention that there's this one key skill that most Virtual Assistants and Freelancers still miss out on! In this episode, I had a great time tackling this…
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Setting High Expectations and Why You Need To Have Them
How high are your expectations to yourself and to your clients? How does it influence your work as a Virtual Assistant or Freelancer? I had a wonderful conversation with my mentor last week on setting high expectations. And although, setting high expectations connote some level of stress and...
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Hosted by Shiela Pialago, the Rockstar VA Podcast empowers Virtual Assistants and Freelancers to thrive in the digital realm. Dive into actionable insights from industry leaders, success stories from top-performing VAs, and proven strategies to boost productivity, uphold ethics, and maximize remote work efficiency.
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