How to Skip the Beginner VA Struggle and Get Started as a Pinterest Specialist
When I started working online, I didn’t even know being a virtual assistant was a thing…
All I knew was I needed to make at least $1,000 a month so I didn’t have to put my daughters in full-time daycare for me to work outside the home.
When my husband and I did the math that was all I needed to be able to stay home. After daycare, every job I looked into would require me to work full-time and after paying for childcare I would only bring home $1,000 a month.
So I set out to find a way to make it happen - I decided I could help women in their online businesses. I could make social media graphics, schedule posts, and whatever else they needed.
Two weeks after I made the decision to no longer look for a job and find a way to make money from home I had my first paying client.
Two weeks later I landed a second.
I learned when it comes to making money from home, becoming a virtual assistant is one of the best options. It allows you to work remotely and provides flexible hours that you can fit into your own schedule.
But there are some pitfalls that many aspiring virtual assistants fall into - namely, becoming a generalist VA who works hourly instead of focusing on specific services like Pinterest VA or other specialized skill sets. Working as an hourly VA means long hours for low pay and few benefits; however, if you focus on providing specific services such as Pinterest Virtual Assistance (VA), you can make more money in less time with fewer headaches.
By targeting clients who need these specialized skill sets, you will be able to command higher rates than those working as generalists VAs while also enjoying increased job satisfaction.
Those beginning stages of being what I now know as a virtual assistant were TOUGH.
Low pay, working hourly - it was not easy.
I want to help as many women skip this stage of business.
Skip the struggle and heartache of working for too little with less-than-ideal clients.
Ready to learn how? Let’s go!
Never become a general virtual assistant and work hourly.
Being a general virtual assistant puts you in a position to end up as someone’s personal assistant doing a lot of different things at the beck and call of each client. Since you are working on different tasks each day and sometimes more than one thing a day, the only option is charging by the hour. You end up hustling to do more to make more, which leads to burnout quickly.
Never have a list of services that rivals the Cheesecake Factory menu.
You can’t expect to be paid like an expert when you know a little about a lot of different things. Having ONE service that you are known for allows you to build a reputation and get referrals easily. By specializing you also have better focus for YOUR work day. When you're not switching from task to task every hour you can plan out your day and have boundaries around work and family time.
Never spend hours of your own time Googling to learn how to do the next new things your client asks of you.
One of the biggest reasons it is hard to keep anything close to a work-life balance as a general virtual assistant is that you are researching HOW to do the next new task your client asks you to do. This is not working time you can charge for since you say yes to something you aren’t confident in doing…so you spending MORE time working while not making any more money.
Become an expert Pinterest virtual assistant and know exactly how you serve your clients and take control of your time!
Specialize from the start. Learn a valuable skill set and serve your clients well.
This changes the dynamic of the relationship with clients and puts you in the driver's seat to establish healthy boundaries and appropriate pricing for your services. You’ll be in control of your time and make more working LESS time.
Back to brand new baby business owner me…
A few months after fumbling around being a VA with no website, no branding, NOTHING, and being SO CLOSE to my $1,000 a month goal - I got introduced to Pinterest.
It changed everything for me! I loved the platform and that I didn’t need to work on each client’s account daily to provide high-quality services.
I dove into being a Pinterest VA and doubled my income that first month, exceeding my goal and keeping me at home with my girls.
That was 6 years ago and I haven’t looked back since!
So how can YOU skip the beginner VA struggle?
Don’t create a huge list of services, specialize and work in packages and on retainer.
This gives you control over your time and income that working hourly does not allow.
2. Focus on learning a specific skill and then go get clients to start getting experience.
This gives you the hands-on experience to improve your skills quickly and the social proof needed to establish your reputation.
3. Stop doubting yourself
Just because you are new doesn’t mean your work and time aren’t valuable, price accordingly and get the experience and testimonials to be able to raise your prices.
If you’re ready to skip the beginner VA struggle and get started as a Pinterest Virtual Assistant, then I can help. By focusing on learning a specific skill, setting appropriate prices for your services, and having confidence in yourself, you'll be able to create an online business that gives you both freedom and income. With my help, you won't have to worry about overwhelm or working for too little with less-than-ideal clients ever again. So don't wait any longer - let me help you start building your Pinterest VA empire today! Learn more about working with me in the PINternship.