Many times overwhelmed entrepreneurs are told to “hire a virtual assistant” but not how to do it or what to look for. The term Virtual Assistant (VA) is not a one-size-fits-all. When clients hire someone without knowing all the facts it can result in bad experiences or worse the entrepreneur walking away from much needed support. This podcast is what actual VAs want potential clients to know about the pros and cons of working with virtual support. We will explore topics like: What is a VA? What can a VA help with? How much does a VA cost? Working with a VA goes beyond your task list. What is the interview process? And who leads it? What preparation should a client do before hiring a VA And so much more… Hosted by Rachael Davila with Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. She brings 18+ years of administrative and business owner experience to the mic, along with a cast of virtual assistant friends and colleagues w
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Signup to Generate a PitchMany times overwhelmed entrepreneurs are told to “hire a virtual assistant” but not how to do it or what to look for. The term Virtual Assistant (VA) is not a one-size-fits-all. When clients hire someone without knowing all the facts it can result in bad experiences or worse the entrepreneur walking away from much needed support.
Recent episodes include "All-In-One Systems: Do You Need an Expert, a VA, or Both?" (9 October 2026, 47 minutes), "AI or VA?" (25 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "VAs After Dark with Ingrid Carleton" (4 September 2026, 11 minutes).
Hey! Do I Need a VA? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 49 episodes.
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Hey! Do I Need a VA? is a business show with 49 episodes published.
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Episode #2
What happens when your business outgrows the collection of tools you've pieced together along the way? Your email marketing is over here. Your contracts are over there. Your calendar, courses, payments, CRM, and...
Episode #1
AI or VA? How Do You Know Which Support You Need? With everything AI can do now, do you still need a Virtual Assistant? It's a question we're hearing more and more, and the answer isn't as simple as AI or VA. In the...
Episode #16
Sometimes the best support isn't about doing more. It's about creating systems that make everything flow more smoothly. In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with Ingrid Carlton, founder of Ingrid's...
Episode #15
Sometimes the best Virtual Assistant isn't just helping you get things done. They're helping you breathe easier. In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with Joycelyn Ghansah to talk about her unexpected...
Episode #14
The best Virtual Assistants don't just help you do more. They help you do things better. They are the one quietly building systems, solving problems, and helping your business run better than it did yesterday. In this...
Hey! Do I Need a VA?
Sometimes the best support isn't just getting tasks off your plate. It's having a trusted partner who understands your business, helps carry the load, and gives you the freedom to focus on what you do best. In this...
Hey! Do I Need a VA?
Sometimes the best Virtual Assistant isn't the person who knows all the answers. It's the person who genuinely enjoys figuring them out. In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with tech VA and...
Hey! Do I Need a VA?
<p>Sometimes finding the right Virtual Assistant isn't about a list of services.</p><p>It's about connection.</p><p>In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with Bree BV to talk about her journey from...
Episode #10
<p>We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to wrap up Season 4 –our season of experts– than Sue Gresham to talk about LinkedIn and how VAs can help! </p><p>Sue Gresham is a LinkedIn Coach and strategist who helps...
Episode #9
<p>This week, our special guest is none other than Rachael Davila herself! You probably know her as the wonderful host of this very podcast and author of the book, Hey, Do I Need a VA? For this episode, Quinn steps into...
Episode #8
<p>This week, special guest Rachel Anzalone will be talking about how to grow your business! As a Sustainable Growth Advisor and Satisfaction Strategist, Rachel Anzalone pioneers a revolutionary approach for...
Episode #7
<p>We’re back to our regular cast this week as we talk about some of the key differences between working with VAs in Canada, the United States, and overseas countries! Bree BV brings her expertise as a VA operating in...
Episode #6
<p>This week, we have special guest Carrie McWherter with us to talk about networking! Carrie is the founder of All in Order with Carrie, a business that’s devoted to helping you feel more organized and excited about...
Episode #5
<p>This week, our beloved cast member LeAnn Erimli helps us with all things tech! LeAnn Erimli, AKA That Geeky Lady, is the founder of Handling Business, where she geeks out and fixes technology for those who’d rather...
Episode #4
<p>This week, we’re joined by special guest Lynn Lambrecht, AKA The Living Planner®. Lynn created The Living Planner® by drawing from her global aviation career and emergency response experience. Responding to three...
Episode #3
<p>Are you thinking of hiring a newbie VA? Well, you’re in luck! This episode is all about hiring a newbie VA from the perspective of Quinn Hubbard, our very own newbie. </p><p>Quinn talks about the pros and cons of...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode we welcome our first Specialist Guest of the season. Sometimes a client has to make room for a VA, or in this case, work through the mindset of money before hiring someone. That’s where the wonderful...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome back for Season Four of Hey! Do I Need a VA?! We’re so happy to have you.</p><p>In this episode, we start the season strong by discussing what it means for business owners to cultivate safe spaces in their...
Episode #10
<p>We have another guest episode! Welcome to our second guest Belinda Sandor, owner of The VA Connection and trainer of the VA School. Through her business, Belinda has not only helped many virtual assistants find their...
Episode #9
<p>You are in for a treat! Welcome to our first guest episode with Anastasia Brice, founder of AssistU. Anastasia Brice has paved the way for many virtual assistants thanks to the training program and support that...
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