Podcast by Catherine Gladwyn - UK Virtual Assistant Trainer
09 August 2025
We need to share who YOU are online as well as what you do to help you stand out, so we need to find your tone of voice and allow potential clients to really get to know the face behind the business.
I hope some small tips in this episode help you do that, or confirm you're already doing all the things.
I make an exciting recommendation in the podcast about a course by my friend, Katya Varbanova, a course which I am having hours of fun with and one that's changed my creativity and content beyond anything I could've done.
I promised to share the link, which is here: https://shop.viralmarketingstars.com/a/2148130170/pvmy92sk
The link is an affiliate link which means I may benefit financially if you make a purchase. I never recommend any products or services that I don't use in my own business on a regular basis.
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26 July 2025
No one ever really fails as a Virtual Assistant if they avoid these 12 things.
The word fail is very harsh, isn't it? No one is a failure for trying. We weren't born knowing how to do all the things required to run a business.
I’m hoping this episode either reassures you that you’re already on the right track and just need more time - or shows you that the tweaks you do need to make aren’t biggies.
I reference my popular guide: 'How to get clients using LinkedIn' which can be found here: https://catherinegladwyn.co.uk/how-to-find-potential-clients-on-linkedin/
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12 July 2025
How do you spot a red flag? Do we just trust what our gut is telling us? Maybe, depends how well your gut can sense things. If you're anything like me, my gut can go into a panic just trying to work out what time I need to leave for an appointment that is at 4pm, and takes 1 hour to drive to.
I've covered about 11 client red flags in this episode, but have been mindful that some may just be aligned to boundaries.
Let me know if I've missed any glaringly obvious ones.
I mention my Enquiry to Onboarding training in this episode, which you can find here: https://catherinegladwyn.co.uk/how-to-onboard-clients-as-a-virtual-assistant/
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28 June 2025
'How quickly will I get clients as a Virtual Assistant?'
This is a question I Googled time and time again before I started my VA business. Sadly, there is one firm answer because it depends on many factors. I know many new / aspiring VAs get frustrated when they feel like they've been doing all the right things (for 2 whole days), yet they haven't got any clients! Lois was the same. But things soon turned around! By gosh did they turn around.
Listen to how Lois went from 'I'LL NEVER GET CLIENTS' to running an agency in less than 3 years! Or in other words, listen to hear how Lois went from £7 an hour to £96k a year!
Yeah, you read that right!
Lois Bates-Stubbs is the owner of LBS Virtual Services, a thriving VA agency with a powerhouse team of seven. She started the business from a desk in the corner of her council flat bedroom and in less than three years, it’s grown into a multi-faceted agency supporting brilliant women to create businesses that feel clear, supported, and sustainable. These days, Lois blends high-level VA support with coaching and consultancy, helping established female business owners step into their CEO role with more ease and confidence. She’s also a home educator, Disney lover, and a firm believer that you can build the life you want, wherever you start from.
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14 June 2025
In this episode I'm tackling something a bit personal, but oh-so-common: what to do when your family just doesn’t get it - or worse, they’re downright negative about your Virtual Assistant journey. If you’ve ever felt unsupported or doubted by the people closest to you, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about how to protect your energy, stay focused, and succeed anyway.
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31 May 2025
Kellie shares her magnificent journey to become one of the massive success stories of my mentoring.
We talk niching, we talk growth, we talk money! Which is why this episode is titled: Is it possible to earn £10k or even £20k a month as a Virtual Assistant?
You'll have to listen to find out - and if it is, how?
Kellie Simpson Legal Ltd was established in 2018 to offer virtual assistant services specially tailored to the legal sector. Having worked in the legal sector for over 23 years, Kellie has an incredible in-depth knowledge of the workings of law firms and the support legal professionals need. During her career she has worked in small, medium and large sized firms both in the UK and Asia, supporting busy legal professionals at all levels and across a variety of practice areas.
Kellie has helped to organise and implement gold standard processes and procedures within a large number of law firms. Due to her deep expertise and knowledge of law firm operations, terminology and processes, Kellie is able to provide a level of VA support that legal clients find invaluable.
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