How I Became a Virtual Assistant at Age 37

I didn’t know that I would become a Virtual Assistant one day and I certainly didn’t become one until I was 37. ✨ Want support building a service-based business that supports instead of depletes your nervous system? I offer Business Chats for thoughtful entrepreneurs who want practical, personalized guidance as they create a business with more ease, spaciousness, and freedom.👇🏼 🔗Business Chats: http://www.kellysuefitz.com/mentorship Like many people, I spent years working a variety of jobs, gathering transferable skills without realizing they would eventually come together in a way that allowed me to build a business of my own. In this video, I share the winding path that took me from traditional employment to Executive Assistant work and eventually to running my own Virtual Assistant business with wonderful long-term clients. If you've built a career, worn many hats, and are starting to wonder if there's another way to use the skills you already have, I hope this story reminds you that you don't have to start from scratch. Becoming a VA may be one path toward creating a more flexible, intentional way of working—and you don't need formal training or an LLC to begin. Business Mentor Chats: www.kellysuefitz.com/mentorship Share your business situation, questions, challenges, or ideas, and receive personalized guidance through a private voice note conversation or a 1:1 video call. 00:00 Intro: How I Became a Virtual Assistant with No Formal Training 00:51 The Skills I Learned Before Becoming a VA 05:05 Burnout Led Me to Start My VA Business 06:56 Landing My First Virtual Assistant Clients 09:26 My First Long-Term Client Changed Everything 11:22 Why I Wanted to Work for One Business Owner 14:01 How Executive Assistant Work Sharpened My Skills 17:32 Leaving My W2 Job to Build My Own Business 21:39 What You Actually Need to Become a VA 23:01 Why I Focus on Long-Term Client Relationships 24:20 How I Found Clients Through My Existing Network 25:49 Final Thoughts & Encouragement