Life as a Virtual Assistant | My First 3 Months | How much did I earn? Where did I get clients?

[@GiaMaxwellConsulting]

This is the realest video I've ever seen on being a VA. Thank you.

[@jadehollyfield1017]

Agreed! VERY informative video!

[@mauritshoumes8505]

Thanks for the comment made me watch the whole video 😅

[@AnnalisaJ]

As a business owner, PLEASE charge way more! (When I heard you and your husband produced a video for $350 I was surprised. The going rate for any sort of video production and editing, even on a tiny camera is at least $1,000 and up here in California). I really enjoyed your video and you have a very nice persona about you. Know your value and but don't undersell your skills. 🥰

[@aloranatalie9058]

Hello Annalisa, do you have a vacancy for a virtual assistant or writer?

[@reniestt1874]

I strongly agree! That is what I've done with my direct clients. Meaning non-agency- provided clients.

[@deadcell1]

That will work if you are just competing in CA.. However, when you are virtual assistant you are competing in a global marketplace. As a business owner, if I can get the same quality of work done for half the price for simply hiring someone in FL as oppose to CA I would go for the cheaper option. You're services are only worth as much as someone I willing to pay for them. If you want to charge more for your services the quality of your service has to be superior than the cheaper competition and you have to offer services the cheaper competition is unwilling to do.

[@ToniAnnBarandon]

Also keep in mind, that the rate offered for a job is the value of the position and the expertise, on top of the time and effort. It's not a reflection of the value of a person - who is priceless of course. A lot of new, inexperienced people are finding out what seasoned professionals are charging, then charging the same rates. Which is unreasonable, but also makes the seasoned pros have to raise their rates in order to position themselves as visible experts. It's in not cool to charge the same as people who have done it for years and have well earned status. I've hired so many newbies whose rates were the pro standard, but their work was entry level, and their lack of experience showed through in their inability to take initiative and make informed, quality decisions.

[@randalthor647]

What kind of business do you have.

[@britheworkfromhomemom]

Wow thank you so much for this video! Very informative and honest, most people just get on here and say being a VA is so easy it’s good money freedom they don’t talk about the hard part and business expenses etc!

[@yogaraikov65]

I love this women`s personality. It about having an assistant that makes you and your business feel valued and appreciated.

[@sexyndacityable]

Yeah this is too much I don’t have time for. Thank you for keeping it real I hate videos where they lie for likes.

[@MissCPix]

I wish I had seen something like this before I started mine. Social media is full of lies. This was the most honest I’ve seen.

[@mariarosero]

I'm a bookkeeper. At the beginning most business are not profitable, just keep going you will make more money as your marketing brings you more and better clients.

[@catmouse2882]

I'm looking to do bookkeeping as freelance gig....how is business for you? How do you find clients?

[@vsmahina]

Hello- are you bookkeeping online?

[@CoyoteCrossingSanctuary]

😳😳😳😳 This really made realize that accepting a job as an VA with a company for hourly pay is totally worth it. I can still freelance to the side & build up a freelance business. On the plus side, I’ll have a consistent pay.😊 Thank you!!!

[@geistervonmir]

what company are you working through? do your recommend it?

[@tree20707]

Thank you so much for highlight these caveats. SOOOO many VAs are on bragging about how much money they make while half naked wading through water in a beach somewhere (and what does showing your body off have to do with advertising your VA business?). But they never mention these things and sure, everyone knows you have to pay taxes but you suggested how YOU handle that whereas I haven't heard too many others mention it. Thank you for the transparency. I REALLY appreciate it.

[@666killerkitten]

I've watched so many vids about virtual assistant life and they all just babble about their daily routines and don't tell us what we really want to know. Thanks for making a video actually be about what the title is! And very easy to understand.

[@mhiadollxx8888]

What we really want to know is how to do it. I don't think it's for everyone.

[@WWEwithKarsyn]

THANK you for sharing a realistic video on what it takes to be a virtual assistant. Like anything else it will not be profitable at first just keep going consistency is key the more experience you have the more you can charge

[@CL-mp4vn]

Your video is very interesting. You give very detail, honest opinions, advice, especially you remind that there are tax, fees and cost to do business. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@travelingwithfaith]

thanks!

[@DJ-ld6um]

Excellent content. Finally, someone speaking on the reality of virtual work. Well done, Faith.

[@CindiLHx]

Thank you, and God bless you for your transparency!!!

[@houseofdiamonti]

Thank you for being honest about what you made and how much effort it took to find clients.

[@aracelymartinez7392]

I really appreciate the realness of this video all the videos i have seen have been all rainbows and sunshine but this shows the work it takes

[@thatsoanj]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing every point of not only being being a VA but also a business owner/Independent contractor. You’re straight to the point but very professional and educational.

[@pheebs9506]

This was so helpful even though I’m from the UK. It still gave me an idea of the extra cost and money I might need to put aside for any accidents or any unplanned expenses. But I guess with any business there’s a cost of time, money and commitment. Thank you for this faith and for sharing your breakdown and opening about your cost. Really insightful

[@msj617]

Thank you for your honesty and transparency.

[@JaqlynsTouch]

Great video. Thank you for your blatant honesty. I was wondering how much someone could make. I am looking to do this full time. I have 25 years experience as an Executive Assistant so I was hoping to take my knowledge and business skills and use them while I am finally "semi-retired" at home. :) Thank you and Good Luck to you. Sweet girl. God Bless.

[@carlastan5817]

Thanks for being so REAL 🙌🏾

[@dmdm5554]

Thank you for sharing this and being so honest and transparent! I love it.

[@gosuperva]

This is a great honest look at the reality of being a virtual assistant. While there are opportunities to earn, it takes time, hustle, and you need to be prepared for the costs of running a business.

[@astarinip5470]

Thank you so much for making this video. I really need to hear this!! So, again.. thanks so much!

[@susuilu]

Thank you for such an honest video on being a VA

[@amalaa8964]

I love it ! Straight to the point, covered a lot of points that I needed to know , thank you !!!❤️

[@Mind-Bloingentertainment]

It really a natural style of lecture I do like

[@leroyjenkins5584]

Very honest video. You have to charge more as your skills progress. I'm sure you have by now. Definitely a side hustle type of job

[@dystanysam9896]

I’m starting ..my VA Business soon , I just wanna say Thankyou for sharing with me .

[@jazzkhairboutique3344]

Very realistic video and straight to the point! THANK YOU!

[@spirituallyjordan]

I appreciate all the resources you give. Your transparency is so appreciated and helpful. It would be great to know your experience with that now as well as how mom-ing is going!

[@jessh20_]

Yes, it does take a lot of time. It gets better as you get older in the VA business.

[@quenessyomy6924]

I START MY VA NEXT WEDNESDAY... YOU MADE ME FEEL SO CONFIDENT‼️💌

[@reginaa8100]

How is it going?

[@quenessyomy6924]

@@reginaa8100 They lied 🤥about pay, I’m at Amazon.. I tried

[@quenessyomy6924]

@@reginaa8100 Thank you for asking

[@reginaa8100]

@@quenessyomy6924 oh no! That sucks, thanks for answering

[@alexg8460]

@@quenessyomy6924 have you tried with another place or just giving up?

[@residentresi4319]

I’m embarking on this journey and this really helped me Thanks for breaking it down cost wise! That made a lot of sense versus some who throw out random numbers.

[@crystal.celine]

This video was very very good, very insightful and brutally honest!! I love the fact that this video is concise and to the point! Good luck on your journey girlfriend!

[@erikavillalobos1292]

Thank you so much for your honesty with all the ups and downs and truth about VA

[@kristenalmonte1110]

I came across Abbey. Agree, I see these high ticket courses and it's scary to be charged $100 a month for 12 months when you are a newbie. I think 6 mos would be more reasonable. I think her FB griup is now closed to paid members. I tried joining it. Trying to decide if I should go out there alone & piece it together like you did. Sounds like it's hard to make lucrative money. Thank you for this reality. May be why these courses to train us are 1k-2k a pop.

[@somimolks1902]

Awesome video ❤️ thanks for sharing a real life experience as a virtual assistant...real inspiration

[@brainea3567]

Can you please make a video sharing your Virtual Assistant Portfolio and how to create one step by step.

[@reesee6420]

Outstanding video. Thanks for

[@JustDiane71]

Thank you for being honest and real!! Excellent video!!

[@aishaish531]

Thank you for being honest 🙂 it's been really hard to get the 1st client 😥

[@wasabibaby3753]

thank you for this! this is so real and detailed. this was so helpful

[@TAFUFA]

Thanks You so much for all this information. I wanna work as a VA but You Say something important about taxes.

[@coypsyche]

Love your honesty

[@Kingshoneybaby]

Now this was a honest video! ❤

[@reniestt1874]

Wow you actually went through the same steps I've gone through. Awesome video! But in first started as a freelance VA back in 2017 then 2018 started my biz with an LLC and worked it as a side hustle. At that time I knew Abbey Ashley and joined her group like she did. Now I resigned from my ft wah tiring job then transitioned into a 2 month client project because it was a full-time thing. This was a leap of faith because I'm like should I take this opportunity with this new client or stay underpaid at this tiring job? So I did it! Left my job for a FT client then ended up working with a VA agency + getting clients on my own. 🙂I know VA agencies don't pay well due to the pay rates but it's the backbone of my business as a job replacement in my mind. But this agency plans to increase pay rate and I'll be getting clients with more hours. So I thank God for that. I tell you it was not easy but all I did was kept the faith, kept going and trusted the process. 😊

[@travelingwithfaith]

Glad it's worked out well for you!

[@TheGamersArena-7]

Hi I am just thinking to do free lance but don't have any know how about this can you suggest any idea and guidelines and profitable choice

[@TheGamersArena-7]

Hi I am just thinking to do free lance but don't have any know how about this can you suggest any idea and guidelines and profitable choice

[@charityalexander3103]

Woow this is so real. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@annaamina1054]

Thank you for your honesty

[@fravolousfilm]

This is so interesting! You made quite a nice amount in 3 months, that is great!! :)

[@TheWetlipzzz]

thank you for this video. i needed this. thanks

[@hannahn7375]

Thanks for sharing your story. You're talented honestly. I couldn't help but think your prices were way too low. How are you doing now?

[@andreasdawn67]

Appreciate you spreading your knowledge... xo

[@renewedbeautyxD]

Your video was very informative. Thanks. I would like also work a similar work. I need to prepare first. Could you tell from where you suggest me to start. I need to start working asap. Thanks for you help.

[@MichaelPanza-zs7qx]

great video, I actually learned more from you then a course I paid for on udemy. Just a suggestion if you want to make some extra cash each month you can teach English, I make about $800ish a month... good luck to you :)

[@M13150]

What platform do you use?

[@damieysho5380]

This is great... Thanks for the sincerity....

[@juliaevans9521]

Excellent video which is really helpful.

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

Woow this is very inspirational for me who wants to become VA as well Very easy simple and realistic income

[@AOLnotas]

What exactly you offer as a virtual assistance? do you have a video about this? thank you

[@heatherrr016]

Super informative video! Thank you

[@1865.mkenya-original]

I want to dive in, VA am an accountant, worked in banking and management. But don't know where to start. This helps out abit thanks

[@caravanlifenz]

Great summary :)

[@karinacristell3495]

I just need to know where to start learning! 😂

[@karinacristell3495]

😭

[@sofiacruz7556]

Thank you for sharing your experience :-) It really helps us to know how the business work. Cheer up!

[@oo-kk8ti]

I’m 16 I noticed you talked about taxes. I don’t really know much about them

[@super_sweetie21]

This was so great of you to share ur experiences #raw. Any updates as of today? I'm so curious 🤗

[@travelingwithfaith]

I will be making an end-of-year update!

[@clairemarie2568]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am also in the Virtual Assistant Savvies/Abby's group ☺

[@glengrubi2003]

Hi do you know where i gonna search to ms abby.

[@lennie982]

Thanks for being awesome

[@lorik5991]

thanks for the realistic VA business.

[@shivinunitholi2493]

Are we mixing up VA job with Video editing, Social Media Marketing etc which actually require specific skills that one needs to learn like content writing, video editing etc. And if we have these services sold under the VA umbrella then isnt $10 an hour very cheap? Coz I thought only those who provided services like Basic Market research, handling calls, emails and managing calendars would start with $10 an hour. Also you mentioned that you got an opportunity to do copywriting with zero experience? Like how does that happen? Coz I know people having months and years of copywriting experience and still struggling to get that first Freelance client. I have been doing Content writing for a year now and after so many pitches I still am unable to find that first client for copywriting or copy editing. Guess clients just wanna trust folks from America and Europe. Sorry to be blunt here but here is my take - you provide website designing, video editing and copywriting, social media marketing etc which is great but these cannot be necessarily called VA job at all. These are individual skills. And while I am happy that you have all these skills and you sell well - clients would end up having expectations that a "VA" should be having all these skills and they wouldn't entertain people like me who don't really possess all these skills. You're mixing up a VA job with all the aforementioned skills is what I feel. And lastly - you get paid $900 out of which $300 goes in taxes and transaction fee. And after all those hours you have $155 in hand. I mean this shows freelancing as VA one would end up paying more than earning, isnt it

[@travelingwithfaith]

So the VA title is pretty general, but each VA has specific skills. Some focus on social media but still call themselves VAs. I often see jobs that are asking for VAs who have SPECIFIC skills. For instance, I saw a job recently who said they were hiring a VA but wanted their VA to have experience with social media, email marketing, etc. The type of VA you're describing would be a more general/admin VA. As for copywriting, I got my client with pretty much zero experience because I just put my name in the hat and nobody else did.

[@nidiashalabi2036]

Darn! I like this video so much I just wish hours were included so we can have an average hourly earnings.

[@666killerkitten]

Also where did you learn the editing and copy righting skills? Just happened to know it before you started or is there easy online stuff to look at when you get a client and quickly self teach yourself? That's the biggest thing stopping me

[@travelingwithfaith]

I did know all of the things before I started! But if you don't, I would definitely watch a ton of tutorial videos and get some practice.

[@isacsru]

I wanna do this but I feel like I have absolutely no skills like I don’t know what to do, I’ve looked at abbey’s 101 skills workbook but still I’m like I’m not good enough on any of these to charge someone Idk what to do or where to go from here sos :(

[@shiemekeaarthur9745]

I feel the same way😳

[@jaeesmichelle]

stop being so hard on yourself, no one knows until they intentionally learn these skills. anything you're struggling with, there's a free video to walk you through it on KZbin or a free course or a blogger who writes enough about it to give you the basics. you're in charge of your skills and education. create mini-projects for yourself and just pretend a client asked you to do it. this will help you create a portfolio and practice. you can also volunteer with a non-profit to work for free while you learn.

[@radiance2mussington217]

@@jaeesmichelle wow, thanks! I really want to do this but I'm so scared to fail.

[@alansaavedra3825]

@@shiemekeaarthur9745 You don't need to be great to start. You just need to start to be great.

[@brainea3567]

Hi, Can you recommend me whenever you get those VA jobs that you don’t want ? That’ll really go a long way for me. I look forward to networking.

[@absoluttchamp]

You forgot to mention the most important thing. What was your average salary per hour after taxes.

[@เอื้อชัยประโคน-ฬ7ฆ]

everytime pewds posts a video my day gets better. honestly

[@CutiePie_Study]

can u plz share with us the FB groups where you found your clients,thank you !!!❤

[@carinashawntrell]

Have you increased your pricing? Other VA’s that I come across charge way more 😩

[@travelingwithfaith]

I have! I now usually charge about $50/hr

[@carinashawntrell]

@@travelingwithfaith awesome!! Good for you!!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@reniestt1874]

Cool I'm a tech VA and when I started from charging $25 /hr and as a base to my packages as a general VA, then to a design VA (SM graphics, website redesign services) I increased it to $30 then finally as a tech VA at $55. It is all because I've gained so much VA experience and deserve to be paid that.

[@MzCrayKray]

How long did you take to edit the video of the husband that passed away? That was way too low for video editing services.

[@travelingwithfaith]

maybe an hour?

[@hoodiesandhandbags]

I can’t seem to find the FB group you recommended for the virtual savvy. Can you post a link or share the name?

[@reesee6420]

I am looking for a VA to do my listings for me.

[@ofohaugochi1440]

Hi. I'm currently rounding off my VA program with ALX. I'm willing to do your listing at little to no cost for a trial. Hoping to hear from you soon.

[@simsomnia5207]

You are charging too low. Virtual assistants are charging $35-75 an hour these days and people business owners are paying that.

[@travelingwithfaith]

I was charging $35/hr for reference

[@Emi-fc6bq]

They won't pay that if you are in Central or South America 😒 not even for an experienced virtual assistant. Greetings from El Salvador 🤗

[@swisdom9117]

@@Emi-fc6bq especially if you us Upwork. They only pay $3-6

[@VigilanteJournalist]

Please charge more for your services. You are underselling yourself big time. I live in Portugal and charge 25-30 euros an hour for any kind of web work. In the U.S. the rate would easily be four times that, especially if you’re living in a big city. Yes freelancing can be an exhausting hustle, but you can make good money if you value your work. 10 years ago I was charging $500 a day for any non-commercial photography work. The going rate then was $1,000 a day minimum for commercial work. I left that world but am sure the rates are much much higher. The more you sell yourself short the more it hurts all of us out here too. Just keep going, get more skills, and jack up your prices.

[@xianamcghee]

See a lot of videos I’ve seen don’t talk about taxes and whatnot

[@SeaEmerald-cy1gy]

Yeah, this hurts. You can make more.

[@valerief1231]

When it comes to agencies, do they provide access to any of the websites that VA’s commonly use? If the pay is low, but you get access to many of the “tools” it might be beneficial to start there, gain some experience, and make connections that can get you into the networking end of the business.

[@Ahhyhaan]

Hello I hope I can also get a client the same as yours🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Kamy_369]

I’m interested in this how do I apply or what I need to start ?

[@glengrubi2003]

Do you have any idea where we gonna apply

[@denamartinez9005]

When starting can I use mobile device separately from my personal mobile so that I do not have to pay a lot for virtual phone equipment?

[@travelingwithfaith]

I mean, you can if you don't mind having 2 cell phones (I'm assuming mobile means cell). You can also just get a business line.

[@denamartinez9005]

@@travelingwithfaith OK thank you, thank you so much for responding to my question😊🙏

[@Wumo2403]

Great Video ! Van you gibt ist an Update After 6 months? I am a german VA :-)

[@travelingwithfaith]

I am planning on doing several updates for you all soon!

[@Amoeba24]

Where in germany ? M in Dresden..i wana start also VA thing

[@angelap.1929]

So realistic $hr for side income 👍!!! You seem very smart , I recently joined Celljetics and need social media advertising , can you help me? Or recommend someone?

[@Mashaelgho]

Nice

[@czarina7581]

Is it open camera during work?

[@royalarches]

You definitely need to talk to that accountant about tax deductions: PayPAl fees, home office, internet service, phone bill, office supplies, computer expenses, online subscriptions, etc. If you show a loss tax for three years, it will offset your other tax obligations. (disclaimer > I'm not a tax expert). PS - You need to place more value on your talents and charge more. You'll get there, I'm sure.

[@nicolemasi3939]

Hey there What was the amount of time it took u to complete these VA tasks? For example the u charged 70 dollars for the copy writing how many hours did it take u? I feel like a lot of time went into all those jobs u did! I feel 100-150 hr would be reasonable and profitable! Are u still doing VA I hope u are doing great I’m so interested and want to start but was really curious in if u included the time it takes. Thank you 💜🥰

[@travelingwithfaith]

It took about 1-2 hrs. And yes, charging more would've made me profitable! I charge more now.

[@studywithsunil9890]

Hay can you help me get client. I want to work as virtual assistant. Plz

[@melizarangel686]

What marketing course did you take?

[@everythingisfake7555]

I’m sorry, I have to say this… you are GORGEOUS to me.

[@Lime-limee]

What are the names of those facebook groups?

[@handoan8140]

Can I become a VA if i’m out of states? Actually Im Asian

[@travelingwithfaith]

Yes. There are many VAs all around the world.