The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant Show
Episodes
Is Being a Virtual Assistant Right For You?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about whether becoming a virtual assistant is actually the right fit for you. If you are here listening it is probably because yo...
Why Your VA Business Is Not Growing (And How To Fix It)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I want to talk about something that I know so many of you are experiencing right now. You're putting in the effort. You've started ...
The VA Industry Is Not Saturated - Here's Why You Aren't Finding Great Clients
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'm Tracey D'Aviero, your Confidence Coach for Virtual Assistants, and today we're talking about a question I hear all the time: "Where do I find good...
How VAs Get Long-Term High-Quality Clients
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about how virtual assistants get the best, long-term, high-quality clients. And keep them. Getting hired is one thing. Getting kep...
Raising Your VA Rates Without Burning Bridges
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here is our fourth and final episode in our four-part series on rates. And of course, it is about how to raise yours if and when you need to … or wa...
The Cost of Not Charging Enough For Your VA Sevices
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third episode in my four part series on rates. Thanks for tuning in. If you haven't listened to the other two yet, make sure to jump back ...
What Clients Really Think About Your Rates
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is our second episode in our four part series about your rates. Today, I want to talk about what clients really think about your rates, and why s...
Why Your VA Rates Are Not The Problem
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are struggling with your rates as a virtual assistant, it probably feels like a pricing problem. Naturally. We are talking about rates so it se...
Setting Goals That Support Your Confidence as a VA
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode we talked about planning before goal setting, and that's so important. I hope you got some good takeaways and got your own lookback proce...
The Power of Pausing Before You Plan
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of pressure at the end of any year to rush straight into planning. New planners. New goals. New intentions. New versions of ourselves. ...
Clients Who Will Pay a Premium Price For the Support They Need
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are talking about a really important mindset shift you must make as a virtual assistant. It is also one that will directly affect ...
Can A Coach Help You Get VA Clients
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today let's talk about something a lot of VAs wonder about ... and some even ask questions about out loud. That question? Can a coach actually help me...
How Detailed Do Your SOPs Need To Be For Clients
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about something that every virtual assistant needs… but very few actually take the time to build properly. Standard Operating P...
How To Transfer Your Skills Into VA Services
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about something I think is both fun and maybe even eye-opening. We are going to look at how you can take the skills you already h...
How I Got My First Virtual Assistant Client
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk to you about something that can feel like the hardest hurdle in this whole business: getting your first client. If you've been t...
Doing Market Research To Find Your Target Market
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market research. Target market. Market research isn't just for big companies with budgets and focus groups. It's one of the smartest and most confiden...
Mindset Shifts for VAs - Protect Your Energy To Avoid Burnout
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about burnout. It's something that most virtual assistants eventually face - are you there right now? You know that feeling when you've bee...
Mindset Shifts for VAs - Raise Your Rates Without The Fear Spiral
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking about a topic that brings up a lot of emotions for VAs - raising your rates. Now before you brace yourself for a wave o...
Mindset Shifts for VAs - Stop Reinventing The Wheel
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there I'm your host, Tracey D'Aviero, The Confidence Coach for Virtual Assistants, and today we're talking about one of my favourite topics: syste...
Mindset Shifts for VAs - Think Like a Business Owner
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi I'm your host Tracey D'Aviero, The Confidence Coach for VAs, and today's episode kicks off a brand-new series all about growth. This is not beginne...
The Simplest Way to Market Your VA Services
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk about something I see so many VAs struggle with: marketing. More specifically, why so many VAs feel stuck or frustrated when try...
What Type of Virtual Assistant Are You?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I want to talk about a very important topics for VAs ... identifying what type of VA you are. This is something I see so many VAs stru...
Creating Ridiculously Good Content Using Chat GPT
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about something kind of exciting, and incredibly practical: content creation using AI. Chat GPT to be precise. Now before you roll your eye...
Starting Your VA Business While Working Full-Time
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about something that I know so many of you are dealing with right now: how to start your virtual assistant business while you’...
The Best Services To Offer As a Virtual Assistant
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about a question I get all the time from both new and experienced virtual assistants: What are the best services to offer as a V...
Managing Your Time When You Work in Packages and Projects
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're moving away from hourly work and toward packages, or if you're already doing project work for clients, this episode is going to give you pra...
Simple Marketing Tips That Actually Work For VAs
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been avoiding marketing because it feels intimidating, time-consuming, or like you have to become this whole other person just to “sell ...
Mistakes VAs Make - Avoiding Networking
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about a mistake that I see far too many virtual assistants making. It’s one that can significantly slow down your business growth and k...
Interview with Rik Yapp - Kirmada
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with co-founder of Kirmada Rik Yapp. Rik and his partner Adam created Kirmada as an all in one solution for Virtual Assistants to...
Mistakes VAs Make - Not Clearly Defining Service Offerings
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another mistake that Virtual Assistants make. This one often happens in the early days, but honestly, sometimes even years into their...
Mistakes VAs Make - Waiting for Everything to Be Perfect
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that keeps us stuck MOST as VAs is trying to get it all right before putting yourself out there. At every stage of our business. Bu...
Mistakes VAs Make - Treating Discovery Calls Like Interviews
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset isn’t just some fluffy concept reserved for self-help books and vision boards. It’s the foundation of your business. Your beliefs, your se...
Website Essentials for Virtual Assistants
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I want to get back to basics a bit today and talk about your virtual assistant website. Whether you have just started your business, are just getting ...
The Secret to Standing Out as a VA in a Crowded Market
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re a virtual assistant. You’ve invested time, energy, and money into your business. But here’s the reality: The VA market feels crowded. It ...
How to Get a VA Client with No Experience
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That phrase “I have no experience” can stop you in your tracks. It’s a very common question that I get asked when women are looking to start a V...
Become a Referral Magnet As a Virtual Assistant
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Referrals are one of the most powerful and trustworthy ways to get new clients. Not only are they easier to close than cold leads, but they often com...
Should Virtual Assistants Work For Free? Here Is The Scoop
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you offer discounts or free work as a virtual assistant? It feels like a strategic move at first, doesn’t it? You think maybe offering a free...
Stop Waiting and Start Being A Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the illusion that readiness creates? Let’s get something clear right from the start: “Feeling ready” is a myth. It’s not a real thing....
Confidence First, Clients Second - The Real Reason You're Not Getting Hired
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about something that’s not acknowledged enough in the VA world, but that’s almost always at the root of the biggest struggle new and ...
From $25 to Premium Rates - Confidently Raise Your VA Prices
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about money. More specifically, your rates. If you’re still charging the same hourly rate you started with, this episode is going to gi...
What to Focus On in Your First 90 Days - and What to Ignore
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about what to focus on in your first 90 days as a VA - and what to ignore (for now!). And even if you are already in business, th...
What High-Level Clients Actually Look For in a VA - It’s Not What You Think
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you keep landing clients who don’t value your skills, your time, or your expertise, you might need to ...
Attending VA and Business Events to Grow Your VA Business
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First things first I want to say welcome to episode 150!! I'm so proud to have started this podcast back in July 2022, and I've come to you at least o...
10 Lessons from The Pitt to Run Your VA Business Better
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are jumping in to an unexpected source of business wisdom - The Pitt, the new medical drama on Max, or Crave here in Canada. ...
Interview with Faith Morris Remote Operations Partner
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with Operations Strategist Faith Morris about how she got started in her business Remote Operations Partner, the services she off...
Why Features and Facts Don't Sell Your VA Services - And What Does
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I remember a time when I was convinced that if I just listed all the amazing features of my services, people would immediately see the value and sig...
How to Handle Micromanaging Clients with Confidence
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever had a client who constantly checks in, questions every step you take, or struggles to trust you to do your job, you are not alone. Th...
Attracting High Quality VA Clients
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Quote: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Peter Drucker If you’ve ever wondered where to start with marketing or ho...
5 Ways to Grow as a Business Owner Every Month
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about growth! Because let’s be real, running a business isn’t just about getting clients and completing tasks. If you want a sustaina...
The Best Marketing Strategy - Be Yourself
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many virtual assistants struggle with marketing because they feel like they have to present themselves in a certain way - like they have to be pol...
Mindset Shifts to Help You Stop Settling For Any Old VA Client
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today let’s talk about something that is crucial for your success as a virtual assistant, your mindset. If you want to attract the best clients, the...
Active Listening as a Tactic for Better Networking
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking isn’t just about talking and pitching yourself. It’s about making meaningful connections, and one of the best ways to do that is by bei...
Choosing the Right Social Media Platform to Market Your VA Business
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not all social media platforms are created equal, especially when it comes to marketing your VA services. Choosing the right platform isn’t just abo...
Interview with VA Jacki Hollywood Brown
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with VA Jacki Hollywood Brown about data organization, data management and records management. Jacki is an organization special...
Finding Clients for Your Virtual Assistant Business Using Instagram
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your VA business to the next level, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into a topi...
One Tactic One Week One Client
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest mistakes I see VAs make is trying to do everything at once. Social media posts, cold emails, joining every networking group, tweaki...
Top 5 Episodes of 2024
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to bring you something extra special as we wrap up the year. As we kick off the new year, I thought it would be the perfect time to hig...
The Confident VA - Mastering Boundaries, Rates, and Client Relationships
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re tackling three crucial areas that can make or break your success as a VA: mastering boundaries, confidently setting and ...
Setting Your VA Business Up for Success in 2025
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year approaches, it’s time to reflect, plan, and gear up for an incredible year ahead. Hopefully it will even be your best year yet! Toda...
Time Management for VAs - Tackling Overwhelming Tasks
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so glad you’re here today because we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart and one I think we all struggle with from time to tim...
Strategic Social Media Content - Why It Is Essential for Your VA Business
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about social media, and I already feel tired just saying that. How about you?? I know how overwhelming social media can be - we p...
Charge What You Are Worth and Find Clients Who Will Pay You
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into two of the most important aspects of running your VA business: setting your rates with confidence and finding the clients w...
Your Valuable Virtual Assistant Community
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So this isn’t an episode where you will learn about mindset, or time management or marketing your VA business. Not really, anyway. In this episode I...
Mistakes That Taught Successful VAs About Business
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every VA journey is unique. Yours is different than mine was, and mine was different that hers was. We try to learn everything we can, and yet still s...
Using Social Proof to Get Virtual Assistant Clients
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of the marketing for your business will occur when you aren’t even talking directly to someone - on social media or in other conversations. Bu...
8 Places to Find Virtual Assistant Clients
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The number one thing that VAs come to me for help with - and the ones that don’t come to me also want to know this … ...where to find clients? We ...
Why Your VA Business Needs a Clear Roadmap
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like anywhere you are trying to go, you need to know the way to go. You can call it a roadmap, a plan, a pathway, whatever you want - but basically it...
10 Important Facts To Help You Market Your Virtual Assistant Business Better
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about marketing - but not just advertising your business, or getting visibility - I want to talk about why you need to do things ...
Reignite Your VA Business: Now Is The Time To Start Marketing Again
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of reasons why you might stop marketing your VA business. Usually, it’s because you get a few clients and then you get busy working ...
Interview with Alicia Croci Wildly Creative Studio
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with Energetic Business and Sales Coach Alicia Croci, from Wildly Creative Studio. Alicia works with driven women who are looking...
Preparing to Network With New People
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Networking is always going to be the solution that I mention when it comes to finding clients. But networking is also how you grow your business. Your...
4 Simple Changes to Make to Be a Much Better Virtual Assistant
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I help Virtual Assistants do is to change the way they approach their relationship and their role with their VA clients. In order to...
Improving and Expanding Your Skill Set as a Virtual Assistant
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about improving and expanding your skill set as a VA. Quote: Education is not the filling of a pot, but the lighting of a fire. -...
50K Bootcamp for Virtual Assistants
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go over all of the details of my new group coaching program: Earn 50K as a VA: The Bootcamp for Virtual Assistants. Are you struggl...
How to Confidently Close High Ticket VA Clients
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about how to confidently close high ticket VA clients. The title of this episode really says everything most of you talk to me ab...
Creating Systems for a Scalable 50K VA Business
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the fourth in a series of four episodes that I want to share with you as a lead up to my 50K VA Group Coaching program that is launchi...
Building a High-Value Clientele as a 50K VA
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the third in a series of four episodes that I want to share with you as a lead up to my 50K VA Group Coaching program that is launchin...
Essential Skills Every 50K VA Must Have
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the second in a series of four episodes that I want to share with you as a lead up to my 50K VA Group Coaching program that is launchi...
Mastering the Mindset for a 50K VA Business
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about mindset, but not just any mindset. Your 50K Mindset. This episode is the first in a series of four episodes that I want to ...
You Are Your Client's Partner, Not Just Their Assistant
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into an essential mindset shift for every VA out there: realizing that you are your client's equal, not just their assistant. This...
The Good - and The Bad - of Package Pricing For VAs
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you charging your clients by the package yet? It’s a big topic with VAs - and there are arguments for and against doing it. I’ve never been a ...
Client Retention Tips for Virtual Assistants
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Client retention is more than just getting a client and keeping them. It’s about building a great relationship that helps you grow as a VA, and help...
How to Grow Your VA Business Significantly Every Month
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing your VA business is something that we talk a lot about but not all VAs do it well. It takes strategy and planning, and I think it also takes s...
Double Your Rates And Book Out Your VA Business Like I Did
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building an amazing Virtual Assistant business is not technically a difficult thing to do. You find a client, you do great work, they tell their frien...
Where to Find The Best Advice For Your VA Business
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting advice about your Virtual Assistant business is such an important thing to do, and to plan for. Two heads are better than one they say and I a...
Habits Routines and Discipline for Virtual Assistant Success
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I talk a lot about good habits and the importance of routines in your time management and general VA business success. And they are important. I want ...
Be Your Own First Virtual Assistant Client
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting your Virtual Assistant business comes with so many things that you don’t know how to do. Maybe you aren’t sure what to offer as your serv...
5 Social Media Content Tricks for Virtual Assistants
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is one of the best tools you can use to promote your Virtual Assistant business. And yet, many VAs use it incorrectly, and end up seeing ...
Balance Your VA Business and Family with Boundaries
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Work life balance. Some people will tell you there is no such thing. That's kind of sad if they think that. Don't believe them. There absolutely is wo...
Stop Acting Desperate -How to Talk To Virtual Assistant Clients
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every VA starts their business by deciding which services to offer and then trying to find clients. It’s not all the time that we consider the clien...
Developing New Virtual Assistant Skills
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are very few Virtual Assistants that I have met that don’t like to learn. In fact, it can be one of our biggest downfalls as business owners -...
My Top 10 Podcast Episodes For You To Check Out
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first decided to do a podcast for you (and for me, truthfully!), I did a lot of research. I knew what kind of content I wanted to provide, but ...
Master Your Communication Skills to Be an Elite Virtual Assistant
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First things first, yes, today’s episode is my 100th episode of The Ridiculously Good VA Show and I’m thrilled to be marking this milestone with y...
Should a Virtual Assistant Charge By The Hour or By Package
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So today we are talking about the very common question ... how to bill your Virtual Assistant clients. There is a misconception that billing by the pa...
Portfolio, Work Samples and References for Virtual Assistants
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before a Virtual Assistant client signs on the dotted line, they may ask you for some kind of proof that you can, in fact, do what you say you can do....
Marketing 101 for Virtual Assistants
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to do marketing is one of the most important skills you can master with your Virtual Assistant business. But sometimes we get overwhelmed by ...
How to Become a Virtual Assistant
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a VA business is pretty simple. It’s a service business, so there isn’t a lot of startup cost involved - I always say if you have a contr...
Finally Find Those High Paying Virtual Assistant Clients
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding high paying clients. It’s what we all dream of when we think about starting our Virtual Assistant business. I know I did, when I first got s...
How to Find a Virtual Assistant Client in a Week
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you can find one client you can find many clients. It’s a fact. Once you figure out how to get one client for your VA business, you can get as ma...
How You Can Stand Out In The Virtual Assistant Industry
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I get so many questions from Virtual Assistants about how to help our clients find us and notice us. The idea with marketing your VA business is to...