In this energizing episode of Build A Vibrant Culture, host Nicole Greer sits down with virtual assistant guru and author Melissa Smith to demystify the world of virtual assistants (VAs). Whether you’re an overwhelmed entrepreneur, a high-performing exec, or someone just tired of doing it all, Melissa offers empowering advice on how the right VA can give you time back, increase your energy, and even save your sanity.
From the myths of delegation to the magic of friction-free productivity, Melissa breaks it all down with warmth and wisdom. Plus, she shares exactly how to find, hire, and build a lasting relationship with your ideal VA. (Spoiler: You don’t need another “you”—you need your complementary opposite.)
She’s the author of Hire the Right Virtual Assistant and Become a Successful Virtual Assistant, and she’s got the receipts—20+ years of experience, a top 10 inspiring woman in business, and a 98% VA match success rate.
Highlights from this episode:
[00:02:46] You don’t need to be a pro delegator to hire a VA—just have a clear vision. “If you can share your vision, expectations, and walk through things once, the right VA will take it from there.”
[00:06:01] Your productivity problem is actually an energy problem. Tasks that drain your energy are stealing your momentum. A VA can handle the friction points—like sending newsletters or booking meetings—so you stay in your zone of genius.
[00:34:50] You need someone who complements you. The perfect VA isn’t a clone of you. They’re someone who loves what you loathe and thrives where you stall. That’s the magic of a powerful partnership.
Melissa’s books:
Hire the Right Virtual Assistant
Become a Successful Virtual Assistant
FREE COMPLIMENTARY WORKBOOK: https://thepva.com/complimentary-workbook/
Connect with Melissa:
Website: https://thepva.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasmiththepva/
Email: melissa@thepva.com
Also mentioned in this episode:
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Unique Ability® 2.0: Discovery – Define Your Best Self
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t
