In this episode, Dalaina Knight shares her inspiring journey from being an administrator at a home health care agency to becoming a successful six-figure virtual assistant. Dalaina opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the steps she took to create a thriving work-from-home career that allows her to be present for her children. She provides practical advice for aspiring virtual assistants, tips for balancing work and family, and insights into the freedom and opportunities that come with working remotely.
Key Points Discussed:
💫 Introduction: Dalaina Knight introduces herself and her passion for helping others grow their businesses while prioritizing her family.
💫Dalaina's Background: Overview of her previous role as an administrator at a home health care agency. The challenges she faced while pregnant with her daughter, Kenzie, and her desire to avoid daycare.
💫Discovering Virtual Assisting:The pivotal moment when the home health care agency was sold, prompting Dalaina to seek work-from-home opportunities.Her initial encounters with scams and MLMs before discovering virtual assisting and freelancing.
💫Starting the Virtual Assistant Journey:The learning curve and resources she utilized, including courses, YouTube, and Google.The goal to make $300 a month and the journey to landing her first client.
💫The Role of a Virtual Assistant:Explanation of the various tasks a virtual assistant can perform, such as email management, scheduling, and content creation.Emphasis on the versatility and on-the-job training aspect of virtual assisting.
💫Balancing Work and Family:Dalaina's daily routine as a virtual assistant and mom.The flexibility to work from anywhere, including parks, pools, and even Disneyland.
💫Financial Opportunities:How Dalaina quickly surpassed her initial financial goal, making $1,500 from her first client.The potential to earn significant income as a virtual assistant, with Dalaina now making six figures working around 17 hours a week.
💫Mindset and Motivation:Addressing common doubts and encouraging listeners to recognize their valuable skills.The importance of identifying a strong "why" for pursuing a virtual assistant career.
💫Virtually Free Academy:Introduction to Dalaina's program designed to help aspiring virtual assistants.Overview of the comprehensive support provided, including finding clients, setting rates, building portfolios, and avoiding scams.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode 🔗 Website: www.virtuallyfreeacademy.comVirtually Free Academy: www.virtuallyfreeacademy.com/jumpstart
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