151: Values, Boundaries, and Leadership Lessons from Running a Virtual Assistant Business with Alyssa Avant

Have you ever considered working from home with your own business? Or perhaps you’ve considered hiring someone to work virtually for your own ministry or business, but you’re not sure what that would actually look like.

In this episode, Holly and I talk with Alyssa Avant, virtual assistant and coach, about her leadership journey. We dive into what it looks like to be a virtual assistant as well as what it means for those who hire one. In addition, we explore the leadership lessons she has learned in her business journey and why values and self-awareness are so important.

For the full show notes for this episode, go to estherlittlefield.com/episode151.

 

Key Points Discussed:

Alyssa’s life and leadership journey What is a virtual assistant & who would need to hire one?  Leadership traits that are needed to work virtually Transitioning to teaching others about how to be a VA Leadership challenges Alyssa has faced in her business Values that Alyssa includes in her business How Alyssa decided to focus on serving Christian clients and students Why it’s important to say no to clients who are not a good fit  The value of self-awareness How Alyssa has become more confident in her journey How she manages her different roles as business owner, wife, and mom Leaders are Learners   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page

 

This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode151.