WS31: How to Vet and Hire a Virtual Assistant Who Can Handle Your Business for You with Nick Loper

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Summary:

In this episode, Whitney interviews Nick Loper, founder, Virtual Assistant Assistant and host of the Side Hustle Show Podcast. Nick shares some great Tips and Tricks which can help individuals and businesses vet and zero in on a suitable virtual assistant. Which questions should you ask your VA while interviewing him? Should you hire an agency in spite of the higher cost? We also discuss how you can address security concerns while sharing critical data with your VA. If you have a VA or are planning on hiring one, this is a show that you cannot miss. Tune in now!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:30 – Whitney introduces Nick to listeners
01:06 – How did Nick get started
02:08 – Whitney shares his own experience with hiring a VA
03:19 – Is it better to find someone through your own network? Or, should you hire someone through a freelancing website?
05:20 – When happens when your VA moves on to other jobs? Is the transition seamless?
06:57 – Should you hire an agency, a specialist or a superstar VA?
08:44 – Reasons why Whitney chose to hire an agency
12:40 – Whitney briefly describes the various tasks associated with putting out a podcast
15:01 – How to vet out agencies to zero in on the right one
15:54 – Questions that you can ask a VA during the vetting process
16:42 – Is it a problem for you if your VA manages multiple clients?
17:54 – Is security a concern when you are hiring a VA?
18:25 – Important to screen a VA’s past record
19:33 – Whitney shares his own experience with interviewing VA’s
20:12 – How to manage password sharing with your VA
22:06 – How to address security concerns when sharing data with your VA
22:34 – Will learning more about your VA’s personal life help you make an accurate assessment?
23:09 – Tips and Tricks vet and find lower cost employees
25:04 – Did Whitney have a good experience hiring a VA from Upwork? We discuss the importance hiring a VA with good communication skills
26:02 – Whitney shares his contact information
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