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#174 Why Most VAs Get Stuck at $20/hour
FromUnicorns Unite: The Freelance Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant Community
#174 Why Most VAs Get Stuck at $20/hour
FromUnicorns Unite: The Freelance Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant Community
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
I'm over it. You're promised that as a VA with zero experience, you can rake in a whopping $75 an hour or $100k per year. Sounds enticing, right? But it’s not true. I've heard about so many VAs stuck making a meager $20 to $25 an hour. You're working tirelessly, but the rewards just don't measure up. I've been there too. I started as a freelance writer, creating press releases for local businesses. Then, I ended up with a retainer client and everything shifted. But I made a mistake. I stayed at $20 an hour for way too long. Because I didn't understand my value. I didn't have the confidence to raise my rates. But I learned more and started delivering high-quality results consistently. I realized it was time to step up and get paid what I'm worth. In this episode, you’ll: Discover how to uncover your earning potential by saying no to low VA pay Find out why having skills and confidence can increase your VA income Get the lowdown on money-saving tricks to keep your freelance business financially healthy Hear how to make smart investments in courses to help you level up your skills Don't leave money on the table: Regularly evaluate your skills and the value you provide to your clients and adjust your rates accordingly. I need your feedback! Take the Annual Unicorns Unite Podcast Listener Survey here. Sponsored by UDMA School: Join the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. This course covers in-demand, highly sought-after digital marketing implementation skills for freelancers to be able to help online business owners build their businesses. Learn the mechanics and strategies of digital marketing in a 12-week online group coaching program and course. Doors open October 2023. Count me in! Links Mentioned in Show: FREE LIVE INFOSESSION: How to Become a Virtual Assistant. Wednesday Sept 20, 2023 @ 12pm est. For stay-at-home moms, military spouses, teachers, and career-changers. What you need to know about the VA industry so you can figure out the best way to make money from home using your brain. If you've been wanting to get started, need the building blocks, and want to know how to get your foot in the door, make sure you save a seat! Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together: Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that’s in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I’ve got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You’ll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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