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Virtual Ventures

Hosted by Society of Virtual Assistants Ireland · business · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

Virtual Ventures is the podcast for Virtual Assistants and Online Service Providers who are building sustainable, professional businesses. Hosted by Cat Tobin and Ellie Clogher, co-founders of the Society of Virtual Assistants Ireland, the show dives into the real conversations happening inside the industry. From client relationships and contracts to boundaries, systems, pricing, and growth, it’s all on the table! Expect practical advice, shared experiences, and thoughtful conversations that support you at every stage of your virtual business journey.

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Verified email

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Virtual Ventures

What is Virtual Ventures about?

Virtual Ventures is the podcast for Virtual Assistants and Online Service Providers who are building sustainable, professional businesses. Hosted by Cat Tobin and Ellie Clogher, co-founders of the Society of Virtual Assistants Ireland, the show dives into the real conversations happening inside the industry. From client relationships and contracts to boundaries, systems, pricing, and growth, it’s all on the table!

What has Virtual Ventures covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Running an Online Service Business: Our 10 Biggest Lessons" (29 September 2026, 49 minutes), "How to Plan Maternity Leave When You’re Self-Employed | Part 2" (15 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "Behind the Laptop with Andrea Poole of Vale View Virtual Assistant" (18 August 2026, 43 minutes).

How often does Virtual Ventures publish?

Virtual Ventures publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 13 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Virtual Ventures?

Booking probability for Virtual Ventures is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Virtual Ventures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Virtual Ventures's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Virtual Ventures?

The strongest fits for Virtual Ventures are Call Centers & Business Support. Virtual Ventures has a business audience.

About the host

Virtual Ventures is a business podcast with 13 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    Running an Online Service Business: Our 10 Biggest Lessons

    Sep 29, 202649 min

    For the season one finale of Virtual Ventures, Cat and Ellie are sharing ten of the biggest business lessons they have learned through years of self-employment, running their own businesses and working behind the scenes...

  • Episode #11

    How to Plan Maternity Leave When You’re Self-Employed | Part 2

    Sep 15, 202642 min

    How do you step away from your business for maternity leave without leaving your clients, systems and workload in chaos? In part two of our conversation about planning maternity leave when you’re self-employed, Cat and...

  • Episode #9

    Behind the Laptop with Andrea Poole of Vale View Virtual Assistant

    Aug 18, 202643 min

    In this Behind the Laptop episode of Virtual Ventures, we're joined by SVAI member Andrea Poole, founder of Vale View Virtual Assistant, to hear how she went from redundancy in a large bank to winning Administrative...

  • Episode #8

    Setting And Raising Your Rates As A Virtual Assistant: What VAs In Ireland Are Charging

    Aug 4, 202633 min

    In this episode of Virtual Ventures, we're talking about setting your rate as a Virtual Assistant, how to work out your number, when to raise it, and what VAs in Ireland are actually charging right now. We share our own...

  • Episode #7

    Taking Holidays As A Virtual Assistant: How To Actually Switch Off

    Jul 21, 202636 min

    In this episode of Virtual Ventures, we're talking about taking holidays from your business, why so many business owners struggle to properly switch off, and how to prepare so you can actually take a real break. Our own...

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  • Episode #6

    Behind the Laptop with Anne Marie Maher

    Jul 7, 202638 min

    In this Behind the Laptop episode of Virtual Ventures, we're joined by SVAI member Anne Marie Maher, founder of Maher Support Solutions, to hear how she went from redundancy to launching her own virtual assistant...

  • Episode #5

    Income Ceilings For Solo VAs: What To Do When You Reach Yours

    Jun 23, 202628 min

    In this episode of Virtual Ventures, we're talking about income ceilings as a solo Virtual Assistant, what they are, how to recognise when you've hit one, and what your options actually look like when you get there. We...

  • Episode #4

    Behind the Laptop with Donna McCullagh: From Corporate Life to Foundry HQ

    Jun 9, 202652 min

    In this Behind the Laptop episode of Virtual Ventures, we’re joined by SVAI member Donna McCullagh, founder of Foundry HQ, to talk about her journey from corporate life to building a thriving online business and team...

  • Episode #3

    Getting Testimonials as a Virtual Assistant: Why They Matter and How to Ask

    May 26, 202633 min

    In this episode of Virtual Ventures, we’re talking about getting testimonials as a Virtual Assistant, why they matter so much in a service-based business, and why so many people still feel awkward asking for them. We...

  • Episode #2

    Ending a Client Relationship Professionally: When It’s Time to Move On

    May 12, 202635 min

    In this episode of Virtual Ventures, we’re talking about ending a client relationship professionally, whether that’s because the relationship is no longer working, your business is evolving, or it simply feels like the...

  • Episode #1

    Finding Your First Client as a Virtual Assistant: What Works

    May 12, 202629 min

    In this first episode of Virtual Ventures , we’re talking about finding your first client as a Virtual Assistant and what works versus what people think works. We share our own experiences of getting started, from...

  • Virtual Ventures

    Virtual Ventures Trailer

    Apr 30, 20261 min

    Welcome to Virtual Ventures, a podcast for Virtual Assistants and Online Service Providers building businesses in real life, not just in theory. Hosted by Cat Tobin and Ellie Clogher, founders of the Society of Virtual...

Recent guests

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Andrea Poole

Vale View Virtual Assistant

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Anne Marie Maher

Maher Support Solutions

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Donna McCullagh

Foundry HQ

C

Cat Tobin

Society of Virtual Assistants Ireland

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