Can My Virtual Assistant Make Me Money?
Introduction
There are a lot of questions around this, and I’ve seen many Reddit posts saying that hiring a virtual assistant is not productive and just costs money without generating revenue. I would say this is true in some cases, but there is a reason behind it, likely due to wrong expectations.
Mindset
Ideally, virtual assistants are just that: assistants who work virtually. However, we need to understand the nature of the business. Some virtual assistants may have a different mindset. Many virtual assistants view their work simply as a task; they do what their clients ask and that’s it. They get paid and they’re happy. It’s important to communicate to your virtual assistant that their role is not just to complete tasks, but to help grow the business.
Doing the boring stuff
Now, let’s move to the second part. A virtual assistant’s job is to allow you to focus on your business by handling tasks you don’t want to do. For example, virtual assistants can be excellent cold callers. They can filter out prospects so that you only deal with qualified leads. When I was a cold caller, most of my tasks involved calling people and setting appointments for my client, making his job simpler and allowing him to close more sales. This can result in more money because, instead of spending 8 hours calling prospects, he could focus on closing deals.
Legendary
Finally, there are the legendary virtual assistant rockstars who are exceptionally good at what they do and can significantly help the business. Unfortunately, since the market is saturated, these virtual assistants are rare and often secure stable jobs.
Conclusion
Can my virtual assistant make me money? It depends. You need to ensure you hire the right people and clearly articulate your expectations. If you do this, your virtual assistant can indeed help generate revenue.
Ian Tanpiuco is an ESL and virtual assistant. With a decade of experience, he has become an expert in his field. Dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, Ian works tirelessly in the classroom or as a virtual assistant.
