If you use a Virtual Assistant

advocate · 09-16-2008, 05:24 PM

If you you a virtual assistant, maybe you can participate in this thread with your suggestions.

What I'd like is a Virtual Assistant who is proficient in "internet marketing" activities. I would like a proactive VA who makes suggestions on how they can help me with "tasks".

Do you use a VA?

What do you use them for...and who do you recommend?

Justin Mandel · 09-16-2008, 05:28 PM

Hi Jason - yes I use a VA for a multitude of tasks from everything like website creation, sales letter formatting, traffic generation, research, software testing, backlink submitting, SEO, etc.

The list goes on and on.

Having a VA is an amazing way to streamline you marketing activities so you can focus on making MORE money instead of seemingly montonous tasks.

Feel free to PM me for my VA recommendation

advocate · 09-17-2008, 08:25 AM

Sure, I'll PM you now. The reason I asked on this forum is because it usually stirs up some ideas. I know what I'd like a VA to do but if I can gather a list of VA's who have specialties (and don't need to be trained for specific tasks)...it would be valuable info.

tomw · 09-17-2008, 08:34 AM

Jeryl Massini, Frank Kern's VA (and so much more!) shared an amazing tip with me about how she and Frank operate. I use it all the time now.

Whenever Frank wants her to do an unfamiliar task, like internet marketing related stuff, he records a camtasia screen cast of himself actually doing it and talks her through exactly what he is doing.

You see how powerful this simple little thing is.

So the "training for specific tasks" no longer becomes a big deal.

If you think about it, you're asking a bit too much really, because if someone knew how to do all of the internet marketing stuff themselves they'd be doing it themselves and wouldn't want to work for a guy like you.

It's like hiring a secretary and expecting her to go off and negotiate all of of the big deals.

Thomas

Justin Mandel · 09-17-2008, 08:45 AM

AWESOME idea! Thanks for posting

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomw

Jeryl Massini, Frank Kern's VA (and so much more!) shared an amazing tip with me about how she and Frank operate. I use it all the time now.

Whenever Frank wants her to do an unfamiliar task, like internet marketing related stuff, he records a camtasia screen cast of himself actually doing it and talks her through exactly what he is doing.

You see how powerful this simple little thing is.

So the "training for specific tasks" no longer becomes a big deal.

If you think about it, you're asking a bit too much really, because if someone knew how to do all of the internet marketing stuff themselves they'd be doing it themselves and wouldn't want to work for a guy like you.

It's like hiring a secretary and expecting her to go off and negotiate all of of the big deals.

Thomas

tomw · 09-17-2008, 08:52 AM

Hey hey! Don't thank me, thank Jeryl. She's a sweetheart

In fact, I've been trying to persuade her to write a course for those wanting to become VA's AND for those wanting to hire VA's.

You could (ALL!) help me persuade her by sending an email to

support@frankkernhelpdesk.com

with

"Thomas says write the damn book!"

as a subject line and maybe a few nice words of encouragement from the WF

As I always say it only takes a minute to make someone feel special

Thomas

Mac Wheeler · 09-17-2008, 09:17 AM

I too would be interested in peoples experiences with hiring and managing a VA.

I have been considering employing somebody myself lately, but am concerned about managing somebody who is likely to be in a significantly different timezone to my own. How do you guys deal with managing somebody who is asleep whilst you are awake and vice versa?

Keith Gilbert · 09-17-2008, 09:44 AM

I use a VA for processing orders. If you hire one who isn't reliable or consistently does a bad job, you may simply need to find someone else. The first one I hired wasn't great, but I have a reliable person now, and it's making my life a lot less stressful.

The VA thing works best for tasks that you have to do over and over again approximately the same way. For example, if you have to send each customer a personal email after their purchase, a VA would be a good option.

Jamie Iaconis · 09-17-2008, 09:55 AM

Hi,

I can do the VA tasks required!

If you still need it, let me know!

Jamie

dreamtab · 09-24-2008, 05:37 AM

Yes, I agree. VA can save a lot of time.

Dave777 · 09-24-2008, 05:54 AM

Here's an excellent VA resource to checkout, also for those that might be interested in getting into the VA business and network...
Virtual Assistants - Virtual Assistant Networking Association Forum | Virtual Assistant Organization Business Network Forum
Virtual Assistant Directory - Need a Virtual Assistant? Find a Virtual Assistant

Dave

jmccarthy1948 · 12-01-2008, 06:59 PM

Does anyone have any experience with OMS3? That is the Traffic Assistant program set up by Richard East and Nick Dunin in India.

Jim

VeraRaposo · 12-01-2008, 07:32 PM

I use VA's from managing my projects to doing basic research for me. I hire a team of VA's that have different qualities and are able to preform different jobs and then I have all areas of my business covered.

Good Luck on your VA hunt and PM me if you need a few recommendations.

09-16-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
advocate Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winter Park Florida Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	If you use a Virtual Assistant If you you a virtual assistant, maybe you can participate in this thread with your suggestions. What I'd like is a Virtual Assistant who is proficient in "internet marketing" activities. I would like a proactive VA who makes suggestions on how they can help me with "tasks". Do you use a VA? What do you use them for...and who do you recommend?
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09-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
Justin Mandel Trust Establisher War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Posts: 2,968 Thanks: 526 Thanked 170 Times in 127 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Hi Jason - yes I use a VA for a multitude of tasks from everything like website creation, sales letter formatting, traffic generation, research, software testing, backlink submitting, SEO, etc. The list goes on and on. Having a VA is an amazing way to streamline you marketing activities so you can focus on making MORE money instead of seemingly montonous tasks. Feel free to PM me for my VA recommendation
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09-17-2008, 08:25 AM	#3
advocate Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winter Park Florida Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Sure, I'll PM you now. The reason I asked on this forum is because it usually stirs up some ideas. I know what I'd like a VA to do but if I can gather a list of VA's who have specialties (and don't need to be trained for specific tasks)...it would be valuable info.
	Jason Anderson Advocate Auto Claims Marketing Director (PM me for possible JV opportunities)

09-17-2008, 08:34 AM	#4
tomw Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Right Here ----> Posts: 973 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 511 Thanked 325 Times in 162 Posts	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Jeryl Massini, Frank Kern's VA (and so much more!) shared an amazing tip with me about how she and Frank operate. I use it all the time now. Whenever Frank wants her to do an unfamiliar task, like internet marketing related stuff, he records a camtasia screen cast of himself actually doing it and talks her through exactly what he is doing. You see how powerful this simple little thing is. So the "training for specific tasks" no longer becomes a big deal. If you think about it, you're asking a bit too much really, because if someone knew how to do all of the internet marketing stuff themselves they'd be doing it themselves and wouldn't want to work for a guy like you. It's like hiring a secretary and expecting her to go off and negotiate all of of the big deals. Thomas

09-17-2008, 08:52 AM	#6
tomw Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Right Here ----> Posts: 973 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 511 Thanked 325 Times in 162 Posts	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Hey hey! Don't thank me, thank Jeryl. She's a sweetheart In fact, I've been trying to persuade her to write a course for those wanting to become VA's AND for those wanting to hire VA's. You could (ALL!) help me persuade her by sending an email to support@frankkernhelpdesk.com with "Thomas says write the damn book!" as a subject line and maybe a few nice words of encouragement from the WF As I always say it only takes a minute to make someone feel special Thomas

09-17-2008, 09:17 AM	#7
Mac Wheeler Netrepreneur War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surin, Thailand Posts: 243 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts Contact Info	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant I too would be interested in peoples experiences with hiring and managing a VA. I have been considering employing somebody myself lately, but am concerned about managing somebody who is likely to be in a significantly different timezone to my own. How do you guys deal with managing somebody who is asleep whilst you are awake and vice versa?

09-17-2008, 09:44 AM	#8
Keith Gilbert Senior Warrior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,039 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant I use a VA for processing orders. If you hire one who isn't reliable or consistently does a bad job, you may simply need to find someone else. The first one I hired wasn't great, but I have a reliable person now, and it's making my life a lot less stressful. The VA thing works best for tasks that you have to do over and over again approximately the same way. For example, if you have to send each customer a personal email after their purchase, a VA would be a good option.
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09-17-2008, 09:55 AM	#9
Jamie Iaconis Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Contact Info	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Hi, I can do the VA tasks required! If you still need it, let me know! Jamie
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09-24-2008, 05:37 AM	#10
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09-24-2008, 05:54 AM	#11
Dave777 Advanced Warrior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Canada Posts: 824 Thanks: 29 Thanked 148 Times in 126 Posts	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Here's an excellent VA resource to checkout, also for those that might be interested in getting into the VA business and network... Virtual Assistants - Virtual Assistant Networking Association Forum \| Virtual Assistant Organization Business Network Forum Virtual Assistant Directory - Need a Virtual Assistant? Find a Virtual Assistant Dave

12-01-2008, 06:59 PM	#12
jmccarthy1948 Billion Dollar Consultant War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA, USA. Posts: 128 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant Does anyone have any experience with OMS3? That is the Traffic Assistant program set up by Richard East and Nick Dunin in India. Jim
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12-01-2008, 07:32 PM	#13
VeraRaposo Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: If you use a Virtual Assistant I use VA's from managing my projects to doing basic research for me. I hire a team of VA's that have different qualities and are able to preform different jobs and then I have all areas of my business covered. Good Luck on your VA hunt and PM me if you need a few recommendations.