Virtual Assistant Podcast
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Virtual Assistant Podcast is the ultimate resource for solopreneurs, small business owners, and medium-sized business owners looking to become more efficient and profitable through delegating tasks to a virtual assistant. Our original 38 episodes, produced in 2010, have continued to provide invaluable guidance and advice to thousands of business owners over the past decade. Tune in now to discover how you can start leveraging the power of a virtual assistant today!
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039 - The Biggest Opportunity In My Business And I Couldn’t Afford it!
June 21, 2022 04:04 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis episode contains just one incredibly powerful story how how my participation within a mastermind group has made my dreams, personally and professionally, become reality. Are you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and servi...
038 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Part 2 of 2 – Greatest Fears People Face When They Consider Hiring A Virtual Assistant
December 30, 2010 22:52 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBFolks, this is it. This is the final episode of the Virtual Assistant Podcast. My goal when I started this podcast was to produce a show that would expose people in my community to the benefits that I have seen personally from hiring a virtual assistant, to answer people’ questions about this industry, and to […]
038 Greatest Fears People Face When They Consider Hiring A Virtual Assistant Part 2 of 2
December 30, 2010 22:52 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
037 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Part 1 of 2 – Greatest Fears People Face When They Consider Hiring A Virtual Assistant
December 23, 2010 22:53 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis is episode is part 1 of 2 where I address the most common fears that people have when they consider hiring a Virtual Assistant. Below are the fears that people have expressed that I address in this episode: – Paying for a virtual assistant. – Having to re-do the work myself because the quality […]
037 Greatest Fears People Face When They Consider Hiring A Virtual Assistant Part 1 of 2
December 23, 2010 22:53 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
036 The Worst Week of 2010 - Virtual Assistant Podcast
December 17, 2010 15:54 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
036 Virtual Assistant Podcast – The Worst Week of 2010
December 17, 2010 15:54 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB– My New Virtual Assistant Aimee – How much easier it is to train the second time around, already knowing what can be delegated. – Coming to the end of the of this era? Right Click Here To Download Special thanks to Contemporary VA for sponsoring this podcast. This is the firm I, personally, use […]
035 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Interview Questions That Helped Me Discover My Next Virtual Assistant
December 15, 2010 00:38 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, I share that I have made a decision on who will replace Andrea as my virtual assistant. I will share the list of questions that I used to interview virtual assistant prospects and what I was looking for as answers to those questions. If you want to download my list of questions, […]
035 Interview Questions That Helped Me Discover My Next Virtual Assistant
December 15, 2010 00:38 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
034 Virtual Assistant Podcast – The Most Devastating News In My Virtual Assistant Journey
December 03, 2010 14:26 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, I share that I just learned this week that Andrea, my virtual assistant, has given notice and after the end of the year, she will be leaving Contemporary VA to pursue another job opportunity that she couldn’t pass up. I share my thoughts on how I felt initially about this and how […]
034 The Most Devastating News In My Virtual Assistant Journey
December 03, 2010 14:26 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
033 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant Over A Traditional Employee
November 24, 2010 16:42 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBI Hate Getting Forms In The Mail From Government Agencies! I hate getting forms from the government in the mail. My CPA handles most of my business reports and filings. However, occasionally, I will receive a form in the mail that says stuff like if I have more than ten employees within any given month, […]
033 Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant Over A Traditional Employee
November 24, 2010 16:42 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
032 Virtual Assistant Podcast – How Your Virtual Assistant Can Help You Survive The Holidays
November 19, 2010 00:43 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHow Your Virtual Assistant Can Help You Survive The Holidays 1. VA can set travel arrangements for you. 2. You can give your VA your holiday card list and the VA can mail out your cards/newsletter. 3. Your VA can have gifts sent to your clients 4. If you’re planning a holiday party, your VA […]
032 How Your Virtual Assistant Can Help You Survive The Holidays
November 19, 2010 00:43 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
031 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Not All Virtual Assistants Provide Equal Value
November 12, 2010 01:10 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB* Not All VA’s Provide Equal Value * Administrative VA v/s Experience Web Help * The need to communicate expectations * Milestone Reports * Tracking Time * How to avoid going over the amount of hours you have on retainer * What to do when it’s just not working out Right Click Here To Download […]
031 Not All Virtual Assistants Provide Equal Value
November 12, 2010 01:10 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
030 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Can I Hire A VA To Do Things That I Am Not Able To Train Them To Do?
November 04, 2010 23:56 - 41 minutes - 38 MBTopics Covered In this Episode: -How can my VA help with my podcast production? -Can I hire VA to do job that I know little about? -Tried out Manymoon.com. I give my thoughts. -I upgraded to Highrise Plus Plan -Andrea researching dental options for my daughter. -My use of Mindmapping with Mindmeister.com My Webinars: Thesis […]
030 Can I Hire A Virtual Assistant To Do Things That I Am Not Able To Train Them To Do?
November 04, 2010 23:56 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
029 Virtual Assistant Podcast – How Your VA Can Make You Look Like A Good Son
October 28, 2010 23:43 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBKiller Phone Skills: I share the story of Andrea calling the phone company for my parents’ insurance agency and how their Internet speeds got doubled without any additional cost! Want to learn how to do effective Mind Mapping? My friend and client, Jay Carter, is going to be doing a webinar on effective Mind Mapping. […]
029 How Your VA Can Make You Look Like A Good Son
October 28, 2010 23:43 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
028 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Internet Limitations And Hiring Five Virtual Assistants
October 21, 2010 20:55 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAre you a VA who would like to learn how to configure the Thesis Theme for your clients? http://podcastanswerman.com/thesistraining Plan A Foiled – A Call For Plan B: Have you ever had a brilliant idea, of how your life can be simplified by having your VA take over one of those repetitive tasks that you […]
028 Internet Limitations And Hiring Five Virtual Assistants
October 21, 2010 20:55 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
027 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Just Buy The Stinking Software For Your VA!
October 14, 2010 23:28 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBMy New Show Notes Process: I’m back to using Google Docs to process my my show notes for my podcasts. Google docs has been improved a great deal with the real time collaboration and sidebar chatting ability. I’ve created a single document for my all my shows and simply give my co-hosts access to add […]
027 Just Buy The Stinking Software For Your Virtual Assistant!
October 14, 2010 23:28 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
026 Virtual Assistant Podcast – How To Promote A Business From Scratch
October 11, 2010 00:34 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThis episode is certainly different from previous weeks. As I shared in the beginning of the episode, the original plans for this week’s episode had to be set aside. This episode was pretty much put together off the top of my head as I answered a question from Dawn Stratton from StrattonVA.com. I certainly hope […]
026 How To Promote A Business From Scratch
October 11, 2010 00:34 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
025 You Have To Make Time To Train Your Virtual Assistant
October 01, 2010 14:35 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
025 Virtual Assistant Podcast – You Have To Make Time To Train Your VA
October 01, 2010 14:35 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, Cliff interviews Chris Ducker from VirtualBusinessLifestyle.com. Chris has more than ten years of experience in the world of Virtual Assistance and shares some valuable insights for businesses who are looking to delegate to a VA. Have you taken the time to ask yourself the questions that Chris brought up in this interview? […]
024 What If I Run Out of Things To Give My Virtual Assistant?
September 24, 2010 00:02 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
024 Virtual Assistant Podcast – What If I Run Out of Things To Give My VA?
September 24, 2010 00:02 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBI actually forgot that I had a virtual assistant and needed to be reminded by a friend of mine. Listen to this episode to hear the full story of how a very important task, that is certain to be extremely profitable, almost didn’t get done. Also in this week’s episode, I provide some ideas of […]
023 VA – How Do I Find A VA That Shares My Values?
September 17, 2010 00:11 - 35.7 MBIn this episode, Cliff shares an update on how things are going in his own Virtual Assistant journey. One valuable insight that he shared was how he has communicated how he would like to budget 30 hours that he has on retainer equally among each of the weeks of the month and how each week […]
023 How Do I Find A Virtual Assistant That Shares My Values?
September 17, 2010 00:11 - 35.7 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
022 Virtual Assistant Podcast – The Independent Virtual Assistant Perspective
September 10, 2010 00:51 - 48.6 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/gspn/VA022-TheIndependentVAPerspective.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast The Independent Virtual Assistant Perspective Right Click Here To Download Up to this point, most of the content related to virtual assistants has been from the perspective of hiring a VA associated with a Virtual Assistant firm, like our sponsor, Contemporary VA. In this week’s episode, I interview Diana Ennen to […]
022 The Independent Virtual Assistant Perspective
September 10, 2010 00:51 - 48.6 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
021 ODesk As An Outsourcing Option And For Providing Your Services
September 02, 2010 17:40 - 31.7 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
021 Virtual Assistant Podcast – ODesk As An Outsourcing Option And For Providing Your Services
September 02, 2010 17:40 - 31.7 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/gspn/VA021-ODesk.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast ODesk As An Outsourcing Option And For Providing Your Services Right Click Here To Download This week, I’m delighted to bring yet another interview to provide a unique and refreshing perspective on the topic of delegating and outsourcing. Deborah Richmond, owner of TekkBuzz, is an internet marketing strategist and social media […]
020 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Try Until You Find The Right Virtual Assistant That Works For You
August 26, 2010 21:39 - 20.3 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/generallyspeaking/VA020-TryUntilYouFindTheRightVA.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast Try Until You Find The Right Virtual Assistant That Works For You Right Click Here To Download Today I am joined by Jacqueline Sinfield who is an ADHD coach. Jacqueline is a registered nurse, qualified counselor and has a degree in psychology. Jacqueline was diagnosed with severe dyslexia when she was […]
020 Try Until You Find The Right Virtual Assistant That Works For You
August 26, 2010 21:39 - 20.3 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
019 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Should I Hire A Virtual Assistant To Blog For My Business?
August 19, 2010 23:29 - 39.6 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/generallyspeaking/VA019-ShouldIHireAVAToBlogForMyBusiness.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast Should I Hire A Virtual Assistant To Blog For My Business? Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I interview Holly Kile from Contemporary VA to investigate how she has helped business owners by creating a blog for their businesses. In the discussion, we discuss whether or not you should […]
019 Should I Hire A Virtual Assistant To Blog For My Business?
August 19, 2010 23:29 - 39.6 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
018 Virtual Assistant Podcast – What Does It Take To Become A VA?
August 14, 2010 00:29 - 42.5 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/generallyspeaking/VA018-WhatDoesItTakeToBecomeAVA.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast What Does It Take To Become A VA? Right Click Here To Download We have received in and answered a great deal of questions about what a virtual assistant is and how they can can help you to be more effective, efficient, and profitable in your business. Please continue to call […]
018 What Does It Take To Become A Virtual Assistant?
August 14, 2010 00:29 - 42.5 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
017 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Turning Customer Service Over To Your VA
August 06, 2010 14:38 - 40.6 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/generallyspeaking/VA017-AaronDragushan.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast Turning Customer Service Over To Your VA Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with Aaron Dragushan. Aaron is an entrepreneur that creates web applications who has successfully delegated all his customer service work to a virtual assistant. Links Mentioned In This Episode: * […]
017 Turning Customer Service Over To Your Virtual Assistant
August 06, 2010 14:38 - 40.6 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
016 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Interview With Jason VanOrden Part 02
July 29, 2010 12:56 - 28.5 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/gspn/VA016-JasonVanOrderPart02.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast Interview With Jason VanOrden Part 02 Right Click Here To Download In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Podcast, I’m excited to have Jason VanOrden of InternetBusinessMastery.com join me to share some of his experiences with using virtual assistants in his own internet based business. This episode is part 2 of […]
016 Interview With Jason VanOrden Part 02 - Virtual Assistant Podcast
July 29, 2010 12:56 - 28.5 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
015 Interview With Jason VanOrden Part 01 - Virtual Assistant Podcast
July 22, 2010 13:19 - 31.2 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...
015 Virtual Assistant Podcast – Interview With Jason VanOrden Part 01
July 22, 2010 13:19 - 31.2 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/gspn/VA015-JasonVanOrderPart01.mp3] Virtual Assistant Podcast Interview With Jason VanOrden Part 01 Right Click Here To Download In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Podcast, I’m excited to have Jason VanOrden of InternetBusinessMastery.com join me to share some of his experience with using virtual assistants in his own internet based business. This episode is part 1 of […]
014 Virtual Assistant Podcast – What Do I Do With All This Free Time?
July 15, 2010 23:34 - 31 MBAre you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? This podcast was originally produced in 2010, well over a decade ago. Back then, I, Cliff Ravenscraft, was known as the "Podcast Answer Man." In November 2017, I shut down all my "technical podcast consulting" products and services and I've been known, since, as the Mindset Answer Man. I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through m...