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Having the RIGHT Set of Technical Skills Is CRUCIAL To Winning RFPs and Making Money as a Virtual Assistant
You were so excited to start your career as a Virtual Assistant. It quickly became an (almost unhealthy) obsession.
You’ve read everything you could get your hands on and have scoured all of the VA websites you came across to get ideas for your own business.
Your jaw almost dropped when you first saw what other VAs were charging for their services. You soon noticed the services that warrant the most money were ones you had never even heard of.
Every time you see a new RFP come in, you’re excited. Until you read the requirements include knowledge of 1shoppingcart or AWeber, which most of them mention.
Have you ever found yourself on the phone with someone who was referred to you and even though they thought you would be a perfect fit to work with them, you didn’t have the particular technical skills they required?
That’s a hateful feeling.
You thought when you bought those books and signed up for those classes about how to start a Virtual Assistance business that you’d be covered. You had no idea you’d have to learn so many specific software programs in order to get any kind of foothold in the industry.
Now you know being a generic “everyday” VA isn’t going to get you anywhere.
But you can’t keep on wasting countless hours trying to figure these programs out by yourself. It’s completely unproductive time that you could be spending in a more efficient manner. Besides, it’s frustrating and you have nobody to turn to for help.
Frankly, you’re heartbroken. You’re so sick and tired of always being passed over for VAs with skills you know you could learn too you could scream.
But where do you turn for that training? Most of the technical skills you’ve seen taught are those you can’t imagine signing up to learn because you never see those types of skills requested. At least not with the projects you’re interested in.
- You want to learn those technical programs that no potential client would ever know how to train you to do and those are the ones you can’t find training for anywhere.
- You want to learn the skills that Business Owners eed in a VA because they’re the entrepreneurs looking to hire you.
It’s not rocket science. Get the technical skills you need to start turning a profit.
All you have to do is sign up for a course. Yes, another course, but one that will actually see you turning your hobby into a lucrative career. Because that’s what this is if you’re not making money – a hobby. You know that…right?!
If you have the right set of skills and technical knowledge the world is your oyster.
- Hear back from those RFPs because you’ll have the skills clients need
- Experience the joy of being booked solid with a waiting list
- Become a sought after expert offering services that fetch big bucks
- Double or triple your hourly rate
- Stop getting the “I told you this would never work” look from nay-sayers
Training delivered by Seven Winds Academy will blow you away.
Hi there, stressed-out-VA. Hang in there.
We are Larissa Parks and Cathy Lamothe-Taylor and we have been right where you are.
We know how it feels to have invested in training to start a VA business only to feel like you’ve built something that’s no use to you. If you can’t get clients because you don’t have the technical skills, you’re totally screwed.
At least that’s how we felt.
The problem was, we’d both built these fabulous businesses but we couldn’t fill them up.
We couldn’t get the right clients (you know, the business owners with the deep pockets) because we could simply not offer the services they need.
We know how sad you are. We know you feel completely devastated. Like you’ve gotten yourself in over your head for nothing and now you have to put on your big girl panties (excuse us gentlemen), pick up the broken pieces and move on.
Take Cathy for instance. She was always coming up against clients who loved her “give-me-the-chance-to-learn-it” spirit, but that only gets you so far.
She kept hearing that the client wanted to work with a VA who didn’t need that chance to learn the software they needed.
Software that almost without exception included 1ShoppingCart, AWeber, Constant Contact and WordPress.
Cathy had nowhere to go way back in 2006 for this kind of training, so she had to learn it herself.
It was a very long and frustrating road but it paid off and she has clients lining up to work with her.
Then there’s Larissa who couldn’t possibly count how many potential clients gave her the big kiss-off, “You’re a very nice woman and I love your energy,but I need
someone with more experience in 1ShoppingCart and AWeber so I’ve decided to go with another VA.”
And Larissa is such a fabulous VA and Online Business Manager that she was nominated for AssistU’s Virtual Assistant of the Year Award in 2009 and received the 2009 Superlative Award for “Best VA Services”.
These VAs Can Teach You the Skills that Bring in the Big Money
Click on the course link (s) below to take the training you need:
1Shopping Cart – May 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 and June 2nd and 4th at 11 am (EST)
(You will be billed $117.50 30 days later for 2nd installment payment)
WORDPRESS – June 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 at 11 am (EST)
(You will be charged $117.50 30 days later for 2nd installment payment)
“Before taking your 1Shopping Cart class I had a self-taught, working knowledge of the program, but I knew I needed more. When I learned a couple of new things during the first class, I knew I had come to the right place to round out my knowledge so I could do more for my clients. Thanks Larissa & Cathy!”
Ginger Derrickson, CPVA
“As a student in the VTP at AssistU, I knew I needed to beef up my technology skills to attract my ideal clients. Larissa & Cathy at Seven Winds Academy spoke with me to assess my needs and the classes I needed to take.
They were right on target.
The classes were very educational, informative and fun. Even doing the VTP and taking their classes I never felt overwhelmed. Their one on one support was extremely helpful. They truly desired that I understood what was being taught in the classes. I *highly* recommend Seven Winds to anyone desiring to enhance their skills to be more attractive in the marketplace.”
Monique Cunningham, Virtual Assistant
“A VA new to the profession can be overwhelmed with the new and essential programs that she must learn to better serve her clients. When I first heard that Larissa and Cathy were going to start the Seven Winds Academy, I was thrilled, excited and ready to sign up.
The information and personalized training was nothing less than exceptional. Larissa and Cathy are a perfect team and the virtual classroom is full of energy and very enjoyable. The knowledge and experience that I acquired during the past two months has been invaluable. I would refer any VA who wants to take their business and skills to another level to Seven Winds Academy.
Thanks Larissa and Cathy!”
Jay Black, Virtual Assistant | Owner
Charlotte Enterprise LLC ~ www.CharlotteEnterpriseLLC.com
Additional thoughts from our students:
“I just finished the 1Shopping Cart class and Wordpress at Seven Winds Academy. Larissa and Cathy’s expertise in the subject area was evident throughout the sessions. They created a very comfortable environment and I was never afraid to ask questions. Their tag team approach was excellent and seamless. I left that 1SC class and Wordpress with confidence knowing I had added another skill set to my arsenal.”
Cynthia Bullock, CA
Your Virtual Hands
“Larissa and Cathy have had a tremendous impact on my skill-set and on my personal confidence. If you are looking for trainers that know their subjects and truly care about your success, you have found them at Seven Winds Academy! I love you guys. Thank you so much for all your help and patience. Focusing on one class at a time works better for me so I’ll be back for more classes later.” 
Sylvia Myers
SAM Virtual Support, LLC
Our LIVE training sessions will whip you into shape so you’ll know these programs inside and out. And that’s important because we only train on the programs VAs are looking for.
1Shopping Cart – May 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 and June 2nd and 4th at 11 am (EST)
(You will be billed $117.50 30 days later for 2nd installment payment)
WORDPRESS – June 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 at 11 am (EST)
(You will be charged $117.50 30 days later for 2nd installment payment)
You’re getting live training on shopping cart and blogging software. Training delivered by experienced, professional Virtual Assistants who KNOW how to use this software the way your clients are going to want it used!
Remember, we’ve been there. We are there. We do this every day and we’re going to teach you everything we know.
- Attend a live Q & A session for every course
- Receive instructions for how to sign up for each application so you can practice on your own if you wish
- Get one-on-one mentoring if you need additional support
- Videos of the training sessions will be provided so you can refer to them often
VAs typically charge approximately $30 per hour. But when you have specialized knowledge like you’ll be getting from us, you’ll soon be on your way to charging $70 per hour or more.
Want to know what getting special attention can do for you?
“Larissa, we spoke about my responses to Registry requests. I want to thank you again for your input and expertise. I have worked quite a bit on each response, personalizing each one. Your suggestions have made a BIG difference. Before we talked I hadn’t gotten any responses. After implementing your strategies, I started receiving them. Since that time I have had three great client consultations, and one scheduled for tomorrow. This is certainly an improvement. Thanks so much Larissa!”
Carla Stewart, Virtual Assistant
“I have known Larissa for about a year, and she has always been a great model for me as an Internet Marketing-savvy Virtual Assistant and as a Business Owner. She truly walks her talk, always taking actions for her clients and for her business. Every time I speak with Larissa, she listens carefully, and offers great advice based on her experience. Can you tell how much I enjoy talking to Larissa? I’ve even mentioned to her that she would make a great teacher/coach! I see why all her clients love her. I am very fortunate to have Larissa in my professional network. I just can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Mika Howard, Virtual Assistant | Owner
MTH Virtual Assistance ~ Making Things Happen for You ~ www.mthvirtualassistance.com
Are you ready to join us BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK? You can click on the class below:
1Shopping Cart – May 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 and June 2nd and 4th at 11 am (EST)
(You will be billed $117.50 30 days later for 2nd installment payment)
WORDPRESS – June 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 at 11 am (EST)
(You will be charged $117.50 30 days later for 2nd installment payment)
SEE YOU SOON!
