The VA Simple™ Podcast

By Susan Mershon - The Techie Mentor

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The VA Simple™ Podcast is your go-to show for building a freedom-based Virtual Assistant business—starting with the skills you already have. No fluff. No busywork. Just clear, actionable episodes to help you launch, grow, and scale on your terms. Formerly known as VA Tips, Tricks + Advice and The Techie VA Podcast, this show has evolved to focus fully on simplicity, strategy, and a skills-first approach to building a business that truly fits your life.

Episode Date
A Heartfelt Thank You + What’s Next
May 15, 2025
VASP #284: How to Choose Your Virtual Assistant Niche (And Why It Actually Matters)
May 06, 2025
VASP #283: This Podcast Has a New Name... Here’s Why
May 06, 2025
TVAP #281: Real Talk: Why Most VAs Fail (And How I’m Fixing It)
Apr 29, 2025
TVAP #280: Stop Charging for Time — Start Charging for Results
Apr 22, 2025
TVAP #279: Launch Fast, Learn as You Go: Why Done is Better Than Perfect
Apr 15, 2025
TVAP #278: Admins Are Replaceable – Techies Aren’t: How to Switch
Apr 08, 2025
TVAP #277: 3 Simple WordPress Packages You Can Start Offering Today
Apr 01, 2025
TVAP #276: What is MarTech & Why Every Techie VA Should Know It
Mar 25, 2025
TVAP #275: The Techie VA Roadmap: How to Skip Admin Work & Go Straight into High-Paying Tech Services
Mar 18, 2025
TVAP #274: If I Had to Start Over Today, Here’s What I’d Do Differently
Mar 11, 2025
TVAP #273: Why Experience Matters in VA Coaching (And How to Get Fast, Real Results)
Mar 04, 2025
TVAP #271: How Perfectionism Is Stalling Your Biz (& What To Do About It)
Feb 25, 2025
TVAP #272: Don't Be a General VA: Master the Tech Skills That Pay
Feb 25, 2025
TVAP #270: How to Run Discovery Calls That Convert (Without Giving Away Free Advice!)
Feb 11, 2025
TVAP #269: Why Hourly Rates Are Keeping You Broke—Here's How to Fix It
Feb 04, 2025
VTAP #268: Why Marketing (and the Tech Behind It) is the Key to a Thriving Business
Jan 28, 2025
TVAP #267: Why Low Pay and Lack of Freedom Aren’t Your Forever
Jan 21, 2025
TVAP #266: Top Tips for Finding Clients Who Need Tech Help
Jan 14, 2025
TVAP #265: Why Techie VAs Are the Future: Specializing, Scaling, and Succeeding
Jan 07, 2025
VATTA #264: Gratitude and Goals: Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year
Dec 31, 2024
VATTA #263: What’s Changing (and Staying the Same) About This Podcast
Dec 24, 2024
VATTA #262: Recurring Revenue Streams: Why You Need Them and How to Start
Dec 17, 2024
VATTA #261: From Inquiry to Sale: Key Questions for Tech Projects
Dec 10, 2024
VATTA #260: Guest Expert Sarah Noked on Transitioning from VA to OBM
Dec 03, 2024
VATTA #259: The Fundamentals of Offer Ladders for Techie VAs and Freelancers
Nov 26, 2024
VATTA #258: What is a Techie PM and Why This Role Might Be for You
Nov 19, 2024
VATTA #257: Beat the Burnout: Prioritizing Self-Care as a VA or Freelancer with Aleisha Asgard
Nov 12, 2024
VATTA #256: Designing Your Day as a Techie VA: Freedom, Flexibility, and Flow
Nov 05, 2024
VATTA #255: What Exactly is a Techie VA or Freelancer?
Oct 29, 2024
VATTA #254: Mindset for Building a Six-Figure Business
Oct 22, 2024
VATTA #253: How to Attract WordPress Clients Who Value Your Skills
Oct 15, 2024
VATTA #252: 3 Key Tech Tools for Scaling to Six Figures
Oct 08, 2024
VATTA #251: 7 Simple Info Products You Can Create in a Day
Oct 01, 2024
VATTA #250: From Hustle to Freedom: Redesigning Your VA Business
Sep 25, 2024
VATTA #249: Tired of Spinning Your Wheels? It’s Time to Finally Build the Business You Deserve!
Sep 17, 2024
VATTA #248: Overcoming the Overwhelm as a WP Beginner
Sep 10, 2024
VATTA #247: Embracing Change: Evolving Your Offers to Fit Your Lifestyle and Strengths
Sep 03, 2024
VATTA #246: Keeping It Real: Why Authenticity Matters in Business
Aug 27, 2024
VATTA #245: Did You Know? A Growing Trend That Could Put Your Business at Risk
Aug 20, 2024
VATTA #244: Overcoming the Guilt: Taking Time Off Without the Stress
Aug 13, 2024
VATTA #243: Design Service Packages Clients Love
Aug 06, 2024
VATTA #242: From Connections to Clients: Effective LinkedIn Strategies
Jul 30, 2024
VATTA #241: Leveraging Technology for an Automated VA Business
Jul 23, 2024
VATTA #240: Bootstrap Your Way to Success: Launching Your Biz on a Budget
Jul 16, 2024
VATTA #239: 7 Key Skills for Successful Online Project Management
Jul 09, 2024
VATTA #238: 7 Tips for Building a Professional LinkedIn Profile for VAs and Freelancers
Jul 02, 2024
VATTA #237: 5 Steps to Packaging Services for Maximum Profit
Jun 25, 2024
VATTA #236: Starting Your WP Business - First Steps
Jun 18, 2024
VATTA #235: Learn the What and Why of Funnels for VAs and Freelancers
Jun 11, 2024
VATTA #234: Profit First Magic: How to Make Your Business Thrive
Jun 04, 2024
VATTA #233: WP Income Streams: Creative Ways to Profit
May 28, 2024
VATTA #232: Mindset Matters: Uncovering Self-Sabotage in Business
May 21, 2024
VATTA #231: Top Signs It's Time to Rebrand Your Business
May 14, 2024
VATTA #230: The Business of WordPress: Why It's Lucrative
May 07, 2024
VATTA #229: The Power of Vision Boards: Bringing Your Goals to Life
Apr 30, 2024
VATTA #228: Keeping Your "Why" Visible: The Key to Success
Apr 23, 2024
VATTA #227: The Power of Upsells: Boosting Your Bottom Line
Apr 16, 2024
VATTA #226: Client Adjectives: Harnessing How Others Describe You for Marketing Success
Apr 09, 2024
VATTA #225: Tech-Boosted: AI's Impact on Virtual Assistance & Freelancing
Apr 02, 2024
VATTA #224: Protecting Yourself: 2024 Scam Survival Guide
Mar 26, 2024
VATTA #223: 3 Best Pieces of Advice I Received from My Clients When I Was First Starting
Mar 19, 2024
VATTA #222: Launching Strong: Marketing Strategies for Your VA/Freelance Business
Mar 12, 2024
VATTA #221: Visibility Unleashed: 5 Tips to Conquer the Fear of Putting Yourself Out There
Mar 05, 2024
VATTA #220: Techie Tools for Digital Nomads
Mar 04, 2024
VATTA #219: Crafting a Productive Morning Routine
Feb 20, 2024
VATTA #218: Unveiling WP Packages: Creative Ideas for Packaging Your WordPress Expertise
Feb 13, 2024
VATTA #217: Marketing vs. Sales: The Unseen Tug-of-War in Service Businesses
Feb 06, 2024
VATTA #216: Mastering Digital Marketing Tech Skills: The What and Why
Jan 30, 2024
VATTA #215: Time Talks: Navigating the Challenges of Selling Time
Jan 23, 2024
VATTA #214: Tech Mastery Unleashed: Learn Digital Marketing by Doing
Jan 16, 2024
VATTA #213: VIP Days Demystified: Your Ticket to Intensive Success
Jan 09, 2024
VATTA #212: Pricing Progress: Recognizing the Signals to Raise Your Rates
Jan 02, 2024
VATTA #211: Unveiling the VA Freedom Journey Framework: A Sneak Peek into the Phases of Start, Specialize, and Scale
Dec 26, 2023
VATTA #210: The Power of One Word: Choosing Your Word of the Year
Dec 19, 2023
VATTA #209: Beyond Limits: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Thriving
Dec 12, 2023
VATTA #208: Job to Journey: The Playbook for Starting Your Business on the Side
Dec 10, 2023
VATTA #207: Embracing Change and Growth: The Only Constants in Life and Business
Nov 28, 2023
VATTA #206: Strategies for Niche Specialization: A Consultant’s Blueprint
Nov 21, 2023
VATTA #205: The Specialized VA: Expertise in Software and Tasks
Nov 14, 2023
VATTA #204: From Generalist to Specialist: The Power of Task Specialization
Nov 07, 2023
VATTA #203: Finding Your Niche: The Power of Industry Specialization
Nov 01, 2023
VATTA #202: Embracing Imperfection: VAs and Authenticity
Oct 24, 2023
VATTA #201: VA Marketing Unleashed: 5 Strategies for Success
Oct 17, 2023
VATTA #200: Unveiling Your VA Niche: A Step-by-Step Guide
Oct 10, 2023
VATTA #199: Mastering Tech Tools: The Essential Business Toolkit for Virtual Assistants
Oct 03, 2023
VATTA #198: Mastering Specialization: The Four Pillars of VA Expertise
Sep 26, 2023
VATTA #197: Empowering Your VA Journey: Unveiling the VA Freedom + Flexibility Framework
Sep 26, 2023
VATTA #196:The Future of Work: VAs vs. AI - Myths and Realities
Sep 12, 2023
VATTA #195: AI-Driven Success: Elevate Your Marketing and Get Clients
Aug 29, 2023
VATTA #194: LinkedIn Goldmine: Finding High-Value Clients and Dodging Feeding Frenzies
Aug 22, 2023
VATTA #193: Online Project Management Essentials: Skills in Managing, Not Tech
Aug 15, 2023
VATTA #192: The Perils of Bad Coaching and Training: Protect Yourself + Make Informed Choices
Aug 08, 2023
VATTA #191: The Reality Behind Making 10k in a Month: Shattering Illusions + Unveiling Truths
Aug 01, 2023
VATTA #190: Embracing WordPress Services Without Design or Tech Skills
Jul 25, 2023
VATTA #189: From Zero to Two: My Journey to Landing My First Two VA Clients
Jul 18, 2023
VATTA #188: Navigating the Storm: Handling Angry Clients with Professionalism and Empathy
Jul 11, 2023
VATTA #187: Unlocking Success: The Power of CEO Focus Weeks
Jun 27, 2023
VATTA #186: Discovering Your Hidden Strengths: Fine-Tuning Your Offers for Success
Jun 20, 2023
VATTA #185: Tech Audits: Maximizing Revenue from Your Expertise
Jun 13, 2023