The Skill That Separates You From a Beginner Virtual Assistant

What if one of the most valuable skills you can develop as a VA has nothing to do with tech or speed? It’s something that takes time to develop, but once you start honing it with each client, it can totally set you apart from beginner VAs and drastically increase your value in your client relationships. In this video, I’m sharing the skill, along with some examples and how to go about building it. And if you’re a VA or business owner who wants some guidance with this or anything else you’re mulling over in your business, that’s what my Business Chats are for: Bring me the situation, question, or decision you’re working through, and we’ll talk it out together. 🦄 Book a Business Chat: kellysuefitz.com/mentorship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 The Skill That Sets You Apart as a VA 0:46 Learning to Think Like Your Client 2:48 How to Recognize and Track Client Preferences 3:37 Example 1: Researching Purchases and Investments 5:43 Why Refund Policies Matter to Your Clients 8:44 Example 2: Understanding Client Design Preferences 12:02 Example 3: Interviewing Contractors on Your Client's Behalf 13:40 How This Skill Saves Your Clients Time 14:34 When to Ask Questions vs. Work Independently 16:31 How to Develop This Skill as a VA 18:01 How to Market Yourself as a Client's “Second Brain” 19:02 Final Advice for Beginner and Intermediate VAs 19:38 Want Help Navigating Your VA Business?