Melissa Smith is the Founder & CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants and The PVA. She’s also the bestselling author of Hire the Right Virtual Assistant and Become A Successful Virtual Assistant.
In this episode, Melissa shares her story of transitioning to a remote executive assistant long before working from home was trendy. We discuss tips for leading well while working remotely, how to price your services as a virtual assistant, future-proofing your career, and more.
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Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.
– Jack Welch
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ABOUT MELISSA
Melissa Smith is the Founder & CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants and The PVA. She’s also the bestselling author of Hire the Right Virtual Assistant and Become A Successful Virtual Assistant.
Melissa has been quoted by ABC News, Forbes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. News & World Report.
In 2013, Melissa began working remotely, and in 2017, became location independent. This transition gave her a newfound sense of freedom, affording her the opportunity to travel to 16 countries in 12 months, all while running a successful virtual business.
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