434: Virtual Assistant Secrets: Focus on Growing Your Business and Build a Team That Runs on Autopilot with Andrea Rozman

Andrea Rozman from Your Gal Friday stepped out of the corporate IT and project management world ten years ago, and into small business where she works with people from all backgrounds – lawyers, digital marketers, business coaches, investment bankers and more. Andrea and her team of virtual assistants help relieve the stress of business ownership by doing all the odds and ends tasks needed so entrepreneurs and small business owners can focus on growing their businesses.

Quotes:

“Hiring a virtual assistant is a tough task. It's something that shouldn't be taken lightly.” – Andrea Rozman

“You have to be able to release tasks so you can focus on growing your business. You don't need to be answering the phone just to tell someone what your business hours are.” – Andrea Rozman

“If you're going to consider hiring a virtual assistant, start early—start early on and think about what you want them to do.” – Andrea Rozman

Takeaways:

04:34 Hiring a virtual assistant isn't just about cutting costs, but about freeing up your time to focus on growing your core business.

16:12 Start planning for a virtual assistant before you're desperate, giving yourself time to find the right match for your specific needs.

18:31 Trust is crucial when working with virtual assistants, but can be built through careful screening, background checks, and starting with small tasks.

22:33 The right virtual assistant becomes an integral part of your business, potentially working with you for years and understanding your operations deeply.

26:21 Virtual assistants can handle a wide range of tasks, from simple email management to complex project coordination, tailored to your specific business requirements.