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Discovery calls can feel intimidating especially when you’re just starting out as a VA. Sweaty palms, overthinking every word, wondering if you’re saying the “right” thing... sound familiar??

In this episode, Laura is here to shift your mindset around these conversations and show you how to approach them with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to prepare ahead of time, what to say when you get stumped, and how to make a strong impression without trying to be perfect.

Whether you’ve gotten a few discovery calls under your belt or none (yet!), this episode will help you turn anxiety into alignment.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Understanding the purpose of discovery calls
• Mindset shifts to build confidence
• Preparation strategies that work

Ready to transform your discovery call approach? Click the link to text Laura and share your biggest takeaway from this episode or tell us about your own discovery call experiences. Your journey to confident client conversations starts now!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep12-prep-panic-discovery-calls-made-simple

Find Laura on social media:
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Been hearing conflicting info about whether you need an LLC before you start working as a VA? You’re not alone!

In this episode, Laura Nicole pulls back the curtain on what an LLC really is, why you don’t need one BEFORE you work with clients, and when you might want to consider registering for one down the line.

Tune in to gain clarity around business structures, know when to loop in an accountant, and walk away feeling empowered to take the next step in your VA journey.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• VA business misconceptions
• Understanding LLC basics and benefits
• When to Consider Creating an LLC

If you're ready for a complete VA step-by-step system, check out the Superstar Assistant Academy where I'll guide you through launching your VA business in just 28 days.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here:

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep11-busting-va-myths-you-need-an-llc-to-start

Find Laura on social media:
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Ever feel like you're not cut out to be a virtual assistant no matter how much you want it? That inner critic questioning your skills, your worth, and whether anyone would actually pay you?

It’s more common than you think (hello, imposter syndrome!) and it’s keeping way too many capable women stuck on the sidelines.

In this episode, Laura Nicole dives into the hidden mindset blocks that hold aspiring VAs back and shares practical mindset shifts. You'll hear why feeling like a fraud doesn’t mean you are one, and what it really takes to move forward even when doubt creeps in.

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself or waiting to feel "ready," this episode might be the push you didn’t know you needed.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• When and why imposter syndrome strikes
• Understanding imposter syndrome
• Practical tips to combat self-doubt & break through imposter syndrome

If imposter syndrome has been holding you back, it’s time to shift that! In Laura’s Discover Your Superstar VA Skills workshop, you’ll uncover the skills you already have and learn how to turn them into paid VA services so you can build confidence and finally get moving!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep10-overcoming-self-doubt-as-a-va

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

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Think real vacations are impossible when you’re running a VA business? Between client demands and your availability, it can feel like stepping away is a luxury you can’t afford.

But what if you could take a real break - without guilt, stress, or constant check-ins?

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares the exact steps that made her guilt-free vacation possible, and how you can build a business that supports your life, not the other way around.

If you’re craving freedom without dropping the ball, this one’s for you!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Personal experience taking real time off as a VA
• A three-step system to prepare your clients and workload before a vacation
• Key things to consider when planning time away

If you're curious about becoming a virtual assistant but aren't sure what skills you already have that would be valuable, grab her Career Switch Cheat Sheet. This resource helps you identify transferable skills you're already using daily that would make you successful as a VA!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep09-guilt-free-guide-to-taking-vacationa-as-a-va

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

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In this heartwarming episode, Laura Nicole welcomes her very first guest - her five-year-old daughter, Little Miss! With the innocent wisdom only children possess, she shares what it's like growing up with a mom who works as a virtual assistant from home.

From the way Little Miss describes Laura’s work to the moments that matter most to her, this candid conversation is full of sweet surprises and some unexpectedly deep insights about motherhood, freedom, and what really matters.

If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your career and being present for your kids, this episode might be the reminder you didn’t know you needed. Tune in for giggles, a few “mind-blowed” moments, and a fresh perspective on what it truly means to work for your why.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Get to know about Little Miss
• Get a glimpse of Laura’s work life from her daughter’s perspective
• Benefits of working from home

Watch Laura’s free 60-minute masterclass to find out if becoming a Virtual Assistant could be the game-changer your family life needs - just like it was for her.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep08-a-candid-chat-with-my-first-&-littlest-guest

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

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In this episode, Laura Nicole breaks down how successful VAs land their first clients, and it’s not what you think! Forget chasing algorithms or endlessly applying to freelance job boards. Instead, Laura reveals how relationship-building, strategic networking, and leveraging your existing community can lead to high-quality, long-term clients.

If you’ve been hesitating to put yourself out there because your brand isn’t “perfect” yet, this episode will help you shift your mindset and take confident action even before you feel 100% ready.

In this episode, Laura Nicole will discuss:

• Finding clients through personal networks
• Social media networking strategies
• Leveraging referrals for client trust

Check out her Client Magnet Method mini-course that teaches you how to network intentionally with ideal clients, including my 15-minute networking method.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep07-finding-your-first-va-client

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

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Ready to cut through the confusion of starting a virtual assistant business? Forget the fancy websites, perfect branding, and complicated business structures.

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares the truth about launching a successful VA business, and it’s actually much simpler than most people think!

Join her as she talks about what clients really want and the essentials of getting started as a virtual assistant.

In this episode, Laura Nicole will discuss:

• What you think you need
• What you actually need
• Software and tools basics

If you would love to have some guidance from someone who has been there done that successfully then I would love for you to join me inside of the Superstar Assistant Academy.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep06-what-you-really-need-to-start-as-a-va

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

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Laura Nicole tackles one of the biggest challenges new Virtual Assistants face: deciding which services to offer. Drawing from her own journey where she replaced her college professor salary within five months, Laura Nicole shares how everyday soft skills and household management experience can be transformed into high-value VA services. She breaks down the easiest entry points into the industry and explains why these foundational skills are in high demand with small business owners.

Join her as she takes a deep dive into the most in-demand VA services and how to choose the ones that align with your strengths. You’ll gain the clarity you need to build a service list that feels natural and profitable!

In this episode, Laura Nicole will discuss:

• The easiest entry points into the Virtual Assistant world
• A closer look at the possible VA services you can offer
• Learnings from her personal VA journey

Join her Discover your Superstar VA Skills workshop where she’'ll guide you through identifying your most valuable transferable skills and packaging them confidently for potential clients.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep05-services-to-offer-as-a-new-va

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started