In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares her thoughts on vacationing as a VA.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:35 - The importance of knowing yourself;2:44 - Where to start in vacationing planning;5:40 - What VAs usually leave out of vacation planning;8:50 - The most important part of a vacation;9:42 - The best vacation plan;How do you set yourself up for vacation success?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares her thoughts on vacationing as a VA. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:35 - The importance of knowing yourself;2:44 - Where to start in vacationing planning;5:40 - What VAs usually leave out of vacation planning;8:50 - The most important part of a vacation;9:42 - The best vacation plan; How do you set yourself up for vacation success? Prefer to watch the video? Click<a href="https://youtu.be/cZ5zI9fyGXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://youtu.be/d8NrkT3wJ30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Vacationing As A VA

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares the great thing about making mistakes and how all mistakes are not created equal.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:55 - Why Melissa wants you to make mistakes;2:15 - The place Melissa leads from;3:15 - Flipping the script on the mistake warnings;4:57 - Why someone else’s mistake is not yours;6:08 - The type of people Melissa loves to work with;6:58 - Why you shouldn’t focus on mistakes;9:12 - Seeing mistakes as a bump in the road;Have you ever made a “mistake” that worked in your favor?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares the great thing about making mistakes and how all mistakes are not created equal. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:55 - Why Melissa wants you to make mistakes;2:15 - The place Melissa leads from;3:15 - Flipping the script on the mistake warnings;4:57 - Why someone else’s mistake is not yours;6:08 - The type of people Melissa loves to work with;6:58 - Why you shouldn’t focus on mistakes;9:12 - Seeing mistakes as a bump in the road; Have you ever made a “mistake” that worked in your favor? Prefer to watch the video? Click<a href="https://youtu.be/cZ5zI9fyGXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://youtu.be/LRCtnbLUg30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a>to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Make Mistakes!

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares how to recognize when your ceiling becomes your floor and how to frame your mindset to take your business to the next level.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:07 - What it means to have your ceiling become your floor;3:53 - The danger of not recognizing when your ceiling dropped;4:25 - Rethinking and starting over;5:15 - What it means to take your business to the next level;6:28 - The great misconception regarding starting over;9:41 - Why set it and forget it doesn’t work in business;8:53 - The power of reflecting on past achievements;10:18 - Melissa’s hope for your next level business;How did you know when your ceiling became your floor?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares how to recognize when your ceiling becomes your floor and how to frame your mindset to take your business to the next level. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:07 - What it means to have your ceiling become your floor;3:53 - The danger of not recognizing when your ceiling dropped;4:25 - Rethinking and starting over;5:15 - What it means to take your business to the next level;6:28 - The great misconception regarding starting over;9:41 - Why set it and forget it doesn’t work in business;8:53 - The power of reflecting on past achievements;10:18 - Melissa’s hope for your next level business; How did you know when your ceiling became your floor? Prefer to watch the video? Click<a href="https://youtu.be/cZ5zI9fyGXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://youtu.be/NfpKIS8lYcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

When Your Ceiling Becomes Your Floor

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares how turning your soft skills into power skills will transform your business, making you more powerful and confident.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:50 - The purpose of turning soft skills into power skills;2:10 - What happens when we feel powerless;4:15 - Smiling as a power skill;6:05 - Keeping a compliment journal to find your powerful value;6:38 - What happens when all you look for are dollar signs;7:20 - How learning to celebrate ALL your wins is powerful;8:53 - The power in reflecting on past achievements;9:45 - Powerfully replacing negative thoughts;13:30 - How to powerfully build yourself up;What is your power skill?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares how turning your soft skills into power skills will transform your business, making you more powerful and confident. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:50 - The purpose of turning soft skills into power skills;2:10 - What happens when we feel powerless;4:15 - Smiling as a power skill;6:05 - Keeping a compliment journal to find your powerful value;6:38 - What happens when all you look for are dollar signs;7:20 - How learning to celebrate ALL your wins is powerful;8:53 - The power in reflecting on past achievements;9:45 - Powerfully replacing negative thoughts;13:30 - How to powerfully build yourself up; What is your power skill? Prefer to watch the video? Click<a href="https://youtu.be/cZ5zI9fyGXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Turning Soft Skills Into Power Skills

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares not only the problems but the dangers of trying to convince clients and potential clients that you are their VA.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:10 - How to really define a client;1:30 - The real problem with convincing;3:30 - The secret dangers in trying to convince a potential client;5:20 - The red flag you need to watch out for;Do you struggle with trying to convince potential clients?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares not only the problems but the dangers of trying to convince clients and potential clients that you are their VA. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:10 - How to really define a client;1:30 - The real problem with convincing;3:30 - The secret dangers in trying to convince a potential client;5:20 - The red flag you need to watch out for; Do you struggle with trying to convince potential clients? Prefer to watch the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/e21LzjvMttU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

The Problem With Convincing

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares the different types of confidence and how to use them to your advantage. What kind of confidence do you have?In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:26 - Why we need to understand more about confidence itself;1:45 - The different types of confidence;7:25 - What confidence really is;9:15 - Having confidence in what you don’t enjoy;What type of confidence do you use most often?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith shares the different types of confidence and how to use them to your advantage. What kind of confidence do you have? In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:26 - Why we need to understand more about confidence itself;1:45 - The different types of confidence;7:25 - What confidence really is;9:15 - Having confidence in what you don’t enjoy; What type of confidence do you use most often? Prefer to watch the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/e21LzjvMttU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

What Type of Confidence Do You Have?

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith wants to know if you’re navigating your VA business based on assumptions or with the spirit of curiosity.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:45 - What Melissa offers to VAs in order for them to navigate their businesses;1:11 - Why we need roadmaps;1:55 - The problem with basing your business on assumptions;3:43 - What to do instead of assuming;6:13 - The questions to bring out curiosity;6:40 - Setting your intentions to be surprised;How has curiosity surprised you in your business?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith wants to know if you’re navigating your VA business based on assumptions or with the spirit of curiosity. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares: 0:45 - What Melissa offers to VAs in order for them to navigate their businesses;1:11 - Why we need roadmaps;1:55 - The problem with basing your business on assumptions;3:43 - What to do instead of assuming;6:13 - The questions to bring out curiosity;6:40 - Setting your intentions to be surprised; How has curiosity surprised you in your business? Prefer to watch the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/44i2TV4_pAE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Are You Curious Enough To Be Surprised?

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith is flipping the script on Disasters, Disappointments &amp; Defeats. She will challenge your mindset, as well as your response. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:09 - What all these things have in common;1:54 - The opportunity you may not see at first glance;2:45 - What Melissa encourages you to do;4:55 - Melissa’s response to pick herself up;6:39 - What really defines you in these moments;What do you do when you have disasters, disappointments, and defeats?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith is flipping the script on Disasters, Disappointments &amp; Defeats. She will challenge your mindset, as well as your response.  In this week’s episode, Melissa shares: 1:09 - What all these things have in common;1:54 - The opportunity you may not see at first glance;2:45 - What Melissa encourages you to do;4:55 - Melissa’s response to pick herself up;6:39 - What really defines you in these moments; What do you do when you have disasters, disappointments, and defeats? Prefer to watch the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/f4cbJWUkWc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Disasters, Disappointments & Defeats

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith is asking how you are Making Your Requests Known. Plus, she’ll share how to know if it’s working or not.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:44 - Why this profound question should be answered with a yes or no;1:40 - The importance of making your requests known;5:08 - How making your requests known applies to your VA business;6:23 - What makes a good request;7:34 - The underestimation VAs often make;8:43 - What to be concerned about (it’s not being salesy!);10:16 - Why Melissa wants you to make your requests known;How will you make your requests known?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith is asking how you are Making Your Requests Known. Plus, she’ll share how to know if it’s working or not. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:0:44 - Why this profound question should be answered with a yes or no;1:40 - The importance of making your requests known;5:08 - How making your requests known applies to your VA business;6:23 - What makes a good request;7:34 - The underestimation VAs often make;8:43 - What to be concerned about (it’s not being salesy!);10:16 - Why Melissa wants you to make your requests known; How will you make your requests known? Prefer to watch the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/CyKN0Tc7--I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Making Your Requests Known

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith wants to know if you are talking or listening. More importantly, what you are talking and listening to when it comes to yourself.In this week’s episode, Melissa shares:1:15 - Why talking to yourself is sometimes more necessary than listening;2:05 - Taking an inventory of what you’re listening to;2:30 - The importance of calling yourself by name when you talk to yourself;3:50 - Examples of how Melissa talks to herself;6:10 - Protecting yourself from what you’re listening to;8:09 - Talking to yourself about your own valueHow will you start talking to yourself and what will you stop listening to?Prefer to watch the video? Click here to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos.Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: @melissasmithva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? Join the AVA when membership opens up again. We’re at associationofvas.com. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

In this episode, AVA Founder &amp; CEO, Melissa Smith wants to know if you are talking or listening. More importantly, what you are talking and listening to when it comes to yourself. In this week’s episode, Melissa shares: 1:15 - Why talking to yourself is sometimes more necessary than listening;2:05 - Taking an inventory of what you’re listening to;2:30 - The importance of calling yourself by name when you talk to yourself;3:50 - Examples of how Melissa talks to herself;6:10 - Protecting yourself from what you’re listening to;8:09 - Talking to yourself about your own value How will you start talking to yourself and what will you stop listening to? Prefer to watch the video? Click <a href="https://youtu.be/1WOmNt8Y1ZE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it by visiting our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified of future videos. Connect with Melissa on social media!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissasmithva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melissasmithva</a> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/</a> Like the podcast? Want more with VAs like yourself? <a href="https://associationofvas.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the AVA </a>when membership opens up again. We’re at <a href="http://associationofvas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">associationofvas.com</a>. We’d also love for you to share! You can tag us at @associationofvas on social media.

Are You Talking or Listening?

Welcome to the No Frills VA podcast brought to you by the Association of Virtual Assistants. Your host is award-winning VA consultant, bestselling author, and Founder &amp; CEO of the AVA Melissa Smith. The AVA is the most trusted source of information in the Virtual Assistant industry. This podcast is for you if you’re a virtual assistant or looking to become a VA. The AVA knows you have questions and we’re providing you answers on the No Frills VA podcast. Want to be featured? We'd love to have you! Apply here: https://forms.gle/D5C5f7KZi8ottsNa8

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