Podcast Is Subcontracting for You? - Virtual Assistant Forums

D_Victoria_Virtual_Assistance · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009

Are you new to the virtual assistant industry and interested in subcontracting for another virtual assistant company? Perhaps you are wondering how earth to get started? Well, in the 13th episode of A Virtual Perception, I speak with Collette Schultz of Virtual Dream Office Services, Kena Roth of Virtually Assisting You, LLC and Diane Hess of Hess Business Professionals & Associates, LLC. Learn more about subcontracting, how to get yourself known as a VA subcontractor and more!

You can listen to the episode right here; just click on the play button below:

http://www.mypodcastharmony.com/avp/audio/avpep13.mp3

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justcat · #2 (**permalink**) 02-21-2009

My question: Isn't subcontracting for another VA a conflict of interest? How can you market yourself if you are working for someone in the same field you are in?

Tess · #3 (**permalink**) 02-21-2009

Darlene, I always look forward to your new episodes. This is a great topic and I really appreciate you taking the time to explore subcontracting.

Any VA who is interested in subcontracting should definitely listen to this podcast!

Colette, Kena, and Diane - great interviews

@justcat - I don't work as a sub but I have subbed out projects to a few VAs from here on the boards and all of the VAs I work with are actively building their practices in various industries and aren't at all prevented from marketing or growing as business owners.

Virtually Assisting You · #4 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009

Hi justcat

I provide subcontracting services to other VA's, as well as market my own services. I've never looked at subcontracting as a conflict of interest and as a matter of fact, for someone just starting in the VA industry subcontracting could actually be in their best interest.

If I'm contacted regarding a certain service that I don't offer or even if I feel another VA(well known) could help better meet this clients particular request - I refer them to that particular VA. Several of the VA's I refer potential clients to, If I can't meet their needs as I see fit, are extremely busy at this time. Which allows a subcontractor to pickup some of the work flow.

Thats my take on subcontracting - hope it helps.

@DarleneVictoria - As always, wonderful podcast. I enjoyed hearing other comments and feedback on subcontracting. Oh, and isn't it funny how you think you sound so different when listening to yourself? Wow, I never realized I sounded like that.

JoCarole · #5 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009

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Originally Posted by justcat

My question: Isn't subcontracting for another VA a conflict of interest? How can you market yourself if you are working for someone in the same field you are in?

Hi, There also are VAs that just work as sub-contractors. The upside of this is they don't have to actively market themselves, they get the overflow. I guess this would be ideal for VAs that don't want to work themselves to the bone but just be assured of a certain amount of hours each week or month. But that would probably mean working for a few different VA practices.

hbplifestyle · #6 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009

That's the best part of being a VA there's really no so called "competition" the world is large and there are many opportunites for all of us to expand in our own specialty.

Like someone else mentioned I only subcontract righ now because I do it part-time and it doesn't take as much my time to market myself. Don't get me wrong you still do have to market yourself.

VA17_CS · #7 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009

This was a wonderful interview and very informative to say in the least. You are doing a great job with this. Keep up the good work.

Mars Virtual Assistant · #8 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009

Darlene,
Great podcast! Full of educational information for someone like me just starting to market myself. The interviews with Collette, Kena and Diane were also full of incite. Thank you to all 4 of you for being so generous with your knowledge.
I look forward to more of your podcasts.
Best Wishes,
Marlene

D_Victoria_Virtual_Assistance · #9 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009

I am so glad many of you have found this podcast episode to be helpful and insightful!

I wanted to let you all know that Laura Pumo (who I mentioned briefly towards the end of this podcast) will be doing another VA Subcontractor teleclass. It is free and takes place this evening. Megan Barber posted the details on the Virtual Assistant Forums calendar here: http://www.virtualassistantforums.co...2-26&e=226&c=1 It's at 1pm EST.

JoCarole · #10 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009

I wanted to let you all know that Laura Pumo (who I mentioned briefly towards the end of this podcast) will be doing another VA Subcontractor teleclass.

Thank you Darlene & Megan for letting us know. I already wrote this down in my Seminar Notebook. I believe its 1 PM NJ time and I can't wait....

Jo-Carole