Best Virtual Assistant Niches 2026: Who’s Actually Hiring Right Now | EP 9

DM me the word PODCAST on Instagram and let's work out your archetype:   / lucyjasminecole   Who actually hires virtual assistants? In this episode of Giving My Notice, I'm breaking down the best virtual assistant niches for 2026: the industries and businesses actively hiring virtual assistants right now, pulled straight from my coaching clients and my VA matchmaking service. You'll get my 5-point virtual assistant client checklist, the two ways to choose your niche, and the three virtual assistant archetypes (the Spreadsheet Baddie, the Vibe Curator and the Soft Life Lover) so you can figure out which industries suit your personality, from property, tech and e-commerce to hospitality, travel, coaching and wellness. CHAPTERS 0:00 Who actually hires virtual assistants? 0:45 Welcome to Giving My Notice 1:07 What a virtual assistant does (quick recap) 2:22 Your 5-point virtual assistant client checklist 2:55 Checkbox 1: desire to grow and scale 4:04 Checkbox 2: experiencing great success 4:28 Checkbox 3: have the budget 5:02 Checkbox 4: prefer a freelancer over an employee 6:29 Checkbox 5: need to start outsourcing 7:49 Why "I can work with anyone" isn't a strategy 8:27 Prioritise your skill or your industry? 10:30 Where this data comes from (VA matchmaking) 11:06 The 3 virtual assistant archetypes 11:58 The Spreadsheet Baddie: B2B and agencies 13:50 Property industry 14:58 Tech and startups 15:25 E-commerce 15:47 Education 16:25 The Vibe Curator: creative industries 18:11 Hospitality 20:30 Travel and luxury concierge 21:39 Personal brands and influencers 22:49 The Soft Life Lover: wellness and fitness 25:33 Coaching 27:17 Sustainability 27:51 Charities 28:16 Which archetype are you? 29:07 Next steps: DM me PODCAST Which archetype are you? Tell me in the comments 👇 If this episode helped, subscribe so you don't miss the next one. I'll see you in the next one, future business owner. 💻✈️ LET'S CONNECT TikTok:   / lucyjasminecole   Instagram:   / lucyjasminecole   FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz: https://ikigaivacoaching.fillout.com/... The VA Services Blueprint (only £11!!): https://go.ikigaicreative.co.uk/vablu... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dnp3EP... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... #virtualassistant #virtualassistantniche #quityour9to5