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Marianne CostelloPresidentThe VA Collaborative
Why Should You DelegateMindset
Money
What Should You Delegate
When Should You Delegate
Tips For Effective Delegation
I am the owner and founder of The VA Collaborative, a one stop resource for pre‐vetted, top shelf virtual assistants.
Professionally trained in Online Marketing and Hiring and Delegating.
With over 30 years of successful self‐employment, I have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, just like you, design creative strategies, take calculated risks and win big.
I am committed to helping you elevate your business so you can have a greater impact with your clients.
www.thevacollaborative.com
Marianne CostelloThe VA Collaborative
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Are you an expert inALL
things needed to run a successful business?
You are not successful enough
You are too successful
Outsourcing is one of THE FASTEST ways to GROW YOUR BUSINESS.
ACT LIKE A POSTAGE STAMP!
Why are you so busy?
Is the goal to be busy?
Is the goal to be profitable?
Is the goal to be living the dream lifestyle?
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Tale of 2 Entrepreneurs
Ann
Jane
Which one do you resonate with?
Which type of entrepreneur do you want to be?
Decide, Delegate, Done!
The person who identifies and starts a new business venture.
Sources and organizes the required resources.
Takes both the risks and rewards associated with the venture.
(Did you miss the memo?)
Website Design and Graphics
CopywritersArticle and Blog Writing and Posting
Content Creation
Lead Pages/Sales Pages
Video Creation and Webinar Management
Marketing Campaigns
Customer Service Support
OUTSOURCE just about ANYTHING
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Renting a good business partner
Brainstorm and strategize important business decisions
You don’t have to do it alone!
What do you do with your TIME?Use a spreadsheet to track it
Are you making enough MONEY?
Get more TIME and more MONEY?
Is BURNOUT in your future?
Endless To‐Do List
Too Many Expenses
Shiny Object Syndrome
You Do Everything Yourself
Entrepreneur Burnout
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Control
No one is better than you
Too expensive
Learning curve time and expense
Time is money…
What is your time worth per hour?
How much revenue can you generate with focused time?
What is your time worth per hour?
Calculate this
Annual Revenue Goal/Time you want to work
$150,000/ 50weeks = $3000 week
/ 30 hours a week = $100 per hour
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Fear of selling
Confidence in the next client
Focused on Rejection instead of the goal
Remember Matthew!
TRUST THE PROCESS!
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You can HELP people
They are WAITING for you to INVITE them to WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER
So you can give them SOLUTIONS to their PROBLEMS
This is UNIVERSAL
PEOPLE buy PEOPLE to HELP them
ADVANCE their CAUSE
GIve them SOLUTIONS to their OBSTACLES.
Phone is ringing off the hook with requests for you to work on cases?
You have developed a base of loyal customers?
VAs brought in business to you that you wouldn’t have otherwise had?
Would you still think it was expensive?
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You are not making enough money
You are procrastinating
You are overwhelmed
You work outside normal business hours
Procrastination list and each items cost
What are the three areas in your business you most need help with?
What are three areas in your business that you really dislike doing?
Do you need more money?
Do you need more time?
Do you hate doing this?
Do you procrastinate this?
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Bookkeeper
Copywriter / Copy Editor
Marketing
Email Marketing
Administrative
Graphics
Website Maintenance
Transcription
Video and editing
Social Media
Do you know your numbers and visit them regularly? (At least monthly)
What tasks do you procrastinate?
What takes time that could be better spent?
What is repeatable?
You Can Delegate To Make Money
Enter biz cards into your database and FU
Find speaking engagements for you
Find joint venture opportunities for you
Set up online marketing campaigns
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One‐size fits all
Unclear communication
Lack of planning
Mind Reader
A lower level person to disrespect
A person who enjoys being micro‐managed
Give up control of every little detail
If you aren’t good at it, don’t even try!
Be open to change and trying new things
Focus on your strengths, Delegate your weaknesses
Work the Strategy, Team Effort, Trust Process
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Always Have A Clear Deadline
Always Give Very Clear InstructionWritten is better
Video tutorial are great
Always Ask For ConfirmationReceipt of task/email
Confirmation they can meet the deadline
Establish Clear ProceduresFirst draft and revisions and due dates
Consistent Centralized File Repository
Is it easier to just do it yourself?
Discipline of Delegation is Key!
How much do VA’s cost?
How do I find the right one?
What do I do when it isn’t working perfectly?
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Overseas virtual assistant for $3.00/hour Language Barrier
Communication Issues
Time Zone constraints
Delays in projects
If you keep sending it back due to miscommunication or time zone differences and endure lots of stress..
What have you really saved?
Not only the talent and expertise necessary
The personality traits to work well together
Create a Job Posting
Pay for Advertisements
Check Portfolios
Evaluate VAs
Understand the Requirements Needed for the Job
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Interview Potential Candidates
Gather and Interview References
Sift through Feedback
Create and Administer Contracts
Suffer possible risks involved if hiring the wrong VA
Pre‐vetted for you
One stop resource
Setup for success policiesMoney
Swat VA’s
Managed Service
All tax reporting done for you
Cost vs. Value
She not only takes care of things for me, she does them better and faster than I ever could
I’m in love!
You make it so easy!
This is brilliant!
I wish I found you sooner!
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“Working with Marianne and the VA Collaborative has positioned me to double and even triple my income.
Marianne and her team make it really easy to make more money. She pre‐qualifies all of her team members and matches them with the skill sets needed in your business. All you have to do is get out there, find more business and let the team implement for you.
It’s brainless! “.
‐Jane PowersSpeak Sell Soar
If what we have been doing isn’t getting us closer to our goal,
We need to be flexible and open ourselves up to a new way
Are you an expert inALL
things needed to run a successful business?
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Robert Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad
“It’s more important to grow your incomethan cut your expenses.
It’s more important to grow your spirit than cut your dreams.” ‐ Robert Kiyosaki
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON?
The Quantum Leap
How do you go from where you are today to where you really want your business to be in the next 12 months?
Monthly Income Goal $10,000.00
Monthly Actual $ 5,000.00
COI (Goal – Actual) $‐5,000.00
Annual COI(COI *12) $‐60,000.00
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Oh my goodness you're not going to believe this. I just got done talking with Marianne Costello from The VA Collaborative. She is absolutely incredible! I want to cry. I had no hope at all and in 15 minutes she has shown me so much and given me so much information that I have so much hope now. There's no question in my mind. If you are anywhere where I am now, call Marianne. She will help you. There is no question in my mind!
Free Report:
100+ Ways to Use Virtual Assistants
http://bit.ly/100WaysVA
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What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What are you procrastinating on?
What are you not an expert on?
What makes money when it is done?
What makes more money than you spend?
What is your plan if you are sick or incapacitated?
Decide, Delegate, DONE! …. next
FREE 30 Min Consultationhttp://bit.ly/vachava
You have completedDelegation ‐ The VA Collaborative Way
Understanding these pieces of your businessFocus on your strengths
Delegate your weaknesses
Make a lot more money, a lot more time freedom and have a lot less stress!
FREE 30 Min Consultationhttp://bit.ly/vachava
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Thank you!