The Virtual Assistant School | Start a Side-Hustle, Make Money From Home, & Grow Your Online Business

Hosted by Kate Scholtes — Your Behind the Scenes BFF®, Business Coach for Virtual Assistants & Other Online Service Providers

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Welcome to The Virtual Assistant School Podcast. I’m your host, Kate, a teacher-turned-entrepreneur, mom of two, and I teach women how to use the skills they already have to make money from home as a virtual assistant. Every Tuesday and Thursday, you’ll get step-by-step strategies, behind-the-scenes insights, and hear honest, unfiltered conversations about making money and growing an online business so you can stop feeling stuck and start taking action toward your goals. Whether you're looking for a flexible side hustle or want to take your business full-time, this podcast is for you! Building a business — or starting something new — can be super overwhelming at times. But here, you don't have to do it alone. 🫶🏻

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June 9, 202612 min

88: How To Make an Extra $1,000/Month From Home This Summer

What if you could make an extra $1,000 a month this summer while still showing up for pool days, camping trips, and all the things that matter most? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what it looks like to become a virtual assistant and earn real money working just 1-2 hours a day!In this episode, we're talking about:What a virtual assistant actually is (and what it's not)Real examples of clients and the tasks VAs do for themHow to work in the pockets of your day without dedicated childcare or a set scheduleIf you've been looking for a flexible, realistic way to make extra money from home this summer, this is the episode for you! 🤗✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

February 10, 202620 min

87: The Real Cost of Not Starting

Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to say out loud: you're scared to invest in yourself. And I get it, it can be a little nerve-racking, especially when you have never done it before.But what if I told you the real cost isn't the investment? It's staying exactly where you are.In this episode, we're flipping the script and I'm breaking down:Why hesitation around investing in yourself is completely normal (especially for moms)The REAL cost of waiting: financially, emotionally, and in timeWhat changes in your life when you finally bet on yourselfIf you've been on the fence about starting your virtual assistant business, this episode is for you. Because the women who succeed aren't the ones with perfect circumstances, they're the ones who decided the cost of staying stuck was higher than the cost of starting.✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

January 27, 202624 min

86. How this Virtual Assistant Booked Her First Client in Just a Few Weeks

When Regan heard about Beginner to Booked VA®, she had just stepped back from her office manager job because the schedule and daycare costs just weren't adding up. Within weeks of finishing the program, she booked her first client. Less than a month later? She booked her second. Now she has four clients that she works with during her kids nap times.In this episode, we're talking about:How she booked her first client within weeksBalancing her VA business during a major moveHer typical day working around two young kidsWhere she found all her clients (without being active on social media)Her advice for anyone on the fence about startingIf you're wondering whether you can build a VA business working just a few hours a day, this is a great conversation to tune into!✹ Connect with Regan: @reganrobertson.va✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

January 22, 202646 min

85: Making $2k+/Month as a VA While Working Full-Time as a Nurse (And How She Did It In Less Than 6 Months!)

What happens when you love your job but are craving more time freedom? Well in this episode, I'm sitting down with Aly, a mom of three and full-time oncology nurse who started her virtual assistant business last summer after being inside Beginner to Booked VA®!In just six months of working part-time (mostly after her kids go to bed), she's already making over $2,000/month and is on track to hit her goal of $4,000/month by her one-year mark (she even signed another client since we recorded this interview btw).We're diving into:Why she started her VA business while still loving her nursing careerHow she found her first six clients (spoiler: mostly through referrals, not social media)What her typical day looks like balancing a full time job, three kids, and client workHow she sets boundaries with clients around her scheduleHer best advice for anyone on the fence about starting their VA businessIf you've been wondering whether you can really build a successful VA business while working full-time or raising kids, this episode is for you!✹ Connect with Aly on Instagram! @heyalynavarro✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

January 20, 202616 min

84: 5 Skills You Already Have That Would Make You a Great Virtual Assistant

Think you need years of experience to become a virtual assistant? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 skills you already have that make you perfectly qualified to start a virtual assistant business in 2026, no matter if you are a teacher, work a corporate 9-5, are in healthcare, a SAHM, or anything in between!If you’ve ever asked:“Am I even qualified to be a VA?”“What skills do I have that people would actually pay me for?"“Could I really work from home and make money doing this?”You’re in the right place!✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

January 15, 202634 min

83: How This Stay-at-Home Mom Made $10k Online in Less than 3 Months As a Virtual Assistant

What if you could make an extra $3,000-$5,000 per month as a stay-at-home mom?Well the good news? You can — and on today's episode you are going to hear from someone who is!Robyn is a former special education teacher and mom of a toddler who went all in on her own virtual assistant business just last summer and in a very short amount of time has seen a lot of success because she stopped waiting for "the right time" and started taking action, instead.I can't guarantee your story will be like Robyn's, but my hope is that through this conversation, you will see what is possible. If you're a busy mom who likes the idea of making money from home, you don't want to miss this episode!| LINKS |✹ Join our waitlist for Beginner to Booked VA® and get $200 off your enrollment AND 3 months FREE of our VA Network Membership!(Discount and bonus end on 1/19 at midnight!)✹ Want to send us a voice note with a question you have or a win you want to share?! Click here!✹ Connect with Robyn on Instagram and Threads| RELATED EPISODES |71: What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? (And Why You're More Qualified Than You Think)82: $0-$4k in 1 Month as a Virtual Assistant and SAHM83: Ready to Start Your Business as a Virtual Assistant? ✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

January 13, 202623 min

82. Ready to Start Your Business as a Virtual Assistant?

Want to start making money as a virtual assistant but don't know where to begin? Well you are in the right place AND doors are officially open for Beginner to Booked VA®!In this episode, I'm sharing all about why I created our signature program and how exactly it teaches you how to launch a profitable VA business from scratch. Plus, I give you all the details about what you will find in the program, share some student results with you, and *hopefully* clear up some of the questions you might have!| LINKS |✹ Join our waitlist for Beginner to Booked VA® and get $200 off your enrollment AND 3 months FREE of our VA Network Membership! (Discount and bonus end on 1/19 at midnight!)✹ Want to send us a voice note with a question you have or a win you want to share?! Click here!| RELATED EPISODES |71: What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? (And Why You're More Qualified Than You Think)82: $0-$4k in 1 Month as a Virtual Assistant and SAHM47: How Becoming a Mom was the Catalyst to Start Her Own Virtual Assistant Business✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

January 6, 202621 min

81: $0-$4k in 1 Month as a Virtual Assistant and SAHM

Ever wondered if you could really make money as a virtual assistant while being home with your kids? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I booked over $4,000 in monthly retainers within weeks (working just 2-4 hours a day during nap times and after bedtime), the simple text message that landed me my first clients, and even exactly what tasks I did for those first few clients in the beginning! | LINKS |✹ Join our waitlist for Beginner to Booked VA® and get $200 off your enrollment!(Doors open 1/12 for the waitlist!)✹ Take our FREE Discover Your Money-Making Skillset Quiz✹ Want to send us a voice note with a question you have or a win you want to share?! Click here!| RELATED EPISODES |71: What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? (And Why You're More Qualified Than You Think)73: Your Fear of Being Sales-y is Why You Aren't Making Sales78: "Should I Charge Hourly or Package My Services as a Virtual Assistant?"✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

December 30, 202535 min

80: 2025 Wrapped and I'm Taking an Instagram Break

In this end-of-year episode, I'm chatting with you about how 2025 went and also getting real about a decision I'm making to start off 2026 — taking a break from Instagram. I'm opening up about ups and downs of 2025, the burnout I've been experiencing, and why I feel called to loosen my grip on the platform that's been so good to my business. Plus, I'm walking you through what I'll be doing instead, and why this might actually be the best thing not just for me, but for YOU, too!Join me for an honest conversation about faith, business, and what happens when you let go of what you think you need to hold onto. Here's to a new year and new possibilities!| LINKS |✹ Join our waitlist for Beginner to Booked VA® and get $200 off your enrollment!(Doors open 1/12 for the waitlist!)✹ Subscribe to our Youtube Channel (Episodes start dropping in February!)✹ Listen to Our Most Popular Episode of 2025 — "What I'd Do If I Were Starting From Scratch Today (As a Virtual Assistant)"✹ Follow Me on Threads✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!

November 11, 202522 min

79: Want to Hire A Virtual Assistant in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know!

A virtual assistant can be a huge asset to a business — but as a business owner, it's not as simple as "just hire a VA" when you start to get overwhelmed.In this episode, I’m calling out the bad advice that’s setting business owners up to fail (and straining client/VA relationships), how to know if you’re actually ready to delegate, and what things you need in place before you hire a VA!| LINKS |✹ Get the Black Friday "5 Days of Deals" Deets here!✹ Ready to hire a virtual assistant? Connect with our Your Behind the Scenes BFF® Virtual Assistants here!✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 hour/day as a virtual assistant? Join our next FREE workshop!✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Doors are open to Beginner to Booked VA®! Click here to learn more and snag your spot!