Mindset Shifts for VAs - Stop Reinventing The Wheel

The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant Show

Hey there I’m your host, Tracey D’Aviero, The Confidence Coach for Virtual Assistants, and today we’re talking about one of my favourite topics: systems.

We’re going to talk about how to stop trying to reinvent the wheel every week, and how setting up systems can help you grow your business with confidence and consistency.

Because here’s the truth: being busy is not the same as being productive. And for too many VAs, those two things get mixed up.

Not just VAs, actually. But yes, us too.

Let me start by defining what I mean by reinventing the wheel, in case I'm aging myself and you are saying what the heck is she talking about??

Reinventing the wheel means trying to find a new way to do something that has already been established. That exists and that works.

You don't have to create something new for each aspect of your business. There are strategies that work. Checklists that exist. Platforms that help your automate. You aren't starting from ground zero every time you do something new in your business.

The wheel has been invented already, and it works!

Assess what you need to plan or automate, and get it done.

You deserve to run a business that feels smooth, predictable, and scalable, because that’s how you step fully into your role as the CEO of your VA business.

Let's revisit today's quote: You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Doesn't this just make so much sense?

Your systems can make or break your- so don't overthink it all and just get them in place. Use them, follow them, and grow your VA business.

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Stop trying to figure out new ways to do stuff if there is already a good way in place. Stop running and identify where you can slow down and still get more done.

Stop rushing through client tasks and saying yes to everything, and step back and check, is there an opportunity here for growth?

I guarantee you when you take that step back you will see where your path is.

I can help! It's the only reason I'm here at all, to help you become a ridiculously good virtual assistant.

If this episode resonated with you, take a minute to share it with another VA who could use a little systems sanity.

If you are ready to get some help, jump over to YourVAMentor.com/links to connect with me, to pick up one of my VA resources, or to work with me.

And don’t forget, your challenge this week is to audit one area of your business and find one process to automate or document.

You’ll be amazed at the confidence that comes from even having one small system in place that wasn't there before.

See you next time!