
The Problem with Hiring a VA Nobody Talks About
About this episode
Are you hiring help… or accidentally setting yourself up for burnout?
In this video, I'm breaking down the biggest mistakes business owners make when hiring Virtual Assistants (VAs)—and why it often leads to more stress, not less. If you've ever hired someone and felt like it's just easier to do it yourself, this is for you.
With over 20 years of experience and multiple 7-figure companies, I've built teams of employees, contractors, overseas VAs, and executive assistants. I'm sharing what works, what doesn't, and how to make the right hire based on what your business really needs—not just what you think you can afford.
✅ You'll learn:
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The #1 myth about hiring VAs (and why it's costing you time)
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What kind of support you actually need (VA, freelancer, EA, OBM?)
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Why hiring for tasks isn't the same as hiring for ownership
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How to match compensation with the role's responsibility
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The real cost of under-hiring (it's not just money)
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