022 – Create The Job You Want – Melissa Smith
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Melissa Smith is the CEO of The PVA (Personal Virtual Assistant) and Founder of the Association of Virtual Assistants. She is also the bestselling author of the books, Hire the Right Virtual Assistant and Become A Successful Virtual Assistant.
As a former administrative and executive assistant, Melissa Smith has always been a service focused person. She’s never been afraid of a challenge and during the recession of 2008, she worked three jobs simultaneously. Then, in 2012, her husband died and she became the sole breadwinner in her household. She expanded her business to match virtual assistants with her clients who needed administrative help.
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In this episode we discuss:
How Melissa got started as a secretary, then administrative assistant, and then executive assistant, all inspired by the example of her mother.
Her decision to start her own business, the fact that she knew nothing about it, and the most important skill she took with her: “Nothing prepared me for being a business owner more than the fact I am a person who has always known that I will do what it takes to make it work.”
How Melissa learned about coaching and decided to hire a career coach.
Her journey from starting her own business to becoming the CEO, Founder, and author she is today.
How Melissa discovered her first niche and how that helped her to write her first book.
The different ways Melissa made every job one that she enjoyed.
The Association of Virtual Assistants Melissa just started, its purpose, and how it will help both VA’s and clients in need.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
“Hire the Right Virtual Assistant: How the Right VA Will Make Your Life Easier, Create Time, and Make You More Money” by Melissa Smith
“Become a Successful Virtual Assistant: Learn the Business Side & Ditch 9 to 5” by Melissa Smith
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