11/2007 Interview with Brianna Young of Virtual Solutions - Page 2 - Virtual Assistant Forums

#11 (**permalink**) 11-13-2007

Great interview! I know the feeling about selling yourself! I hated sales and swore I would never go in to it! Never say never! I have spent almost nine years in a sales and marketing environment, not with direct selling, but in mix of it all!

#12 (**permalink**) 11-13-2007

Where *is* Brianna these days? I haven't heard from her for a while now...
I hope all is well in her corner of the world.

#13 (**permalink**) 11-13-2007

Tess,
Thank you so much! These are great suggestions! I was just about to throw in the towel, but I will give this a try! Thank you!

Andrea

#14 (**permalink**) 11-13-2007

Originally Posted by AbleAssist

Tess,
Thank you so much! These are great suggestions! I was just about to throw in the towel, but I will give this a try! Thank you!

Andrea
www.virtuallyexceptional.com

Sure thing

Don't give up so easily! And keep me posted on how it goes - at the very least, you'll be prepared for next time this happens (and it will happen!)

#15 (**permalink**) 11-14-2007

Hi everyone!!

Thank you so much for the comments and feedback on my interview!

I'm really sorry I haven't been around! I'm still battling this condition, having tests run, and I just had a lumbar puncture yesterday. I feel awful that I missed out on such great conversation!! I will definitely make more of an effort to show my virtual face around here!!

Tess, in answer to your iPhone question - The lowest iPhone plan is around $60 a month. Here's a link to the info on Apple's website. It's very similar to other phone plans. The major difference is that you have to have a data plan. Not a big deal at all! Setting it up is as easy as syncing it with iTunes. I even did it without my husband's help!

Thanks again for the kind words. I'm really glad I could be inspiring!

Oh, and my design firm has changed names and locations! It's now the Mad Hatter Design Company, located at www.madhatterdesigncompany.com.

Thanks!!

Bri

#16 (**permalink**) 11-15-2007

Hi Brianna, so great to hear from you - though I'm sorry to learn that your medical condition is still giving you such a hard time.
We miss having you around here but are happy you've had a chance to pop in!

#17 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007

Originally Posted by Tess

Sure thing

Don't give up so easily! And keep me posted on how it goes - at the very least, you'll be prepared for next time this happens (and it will happen!)

Tess,
Sorry this has taken a few days--I had the ribbon cutting ceremony for my VA practice yesterday and boy, was that exciting! As I wrote to you in PM, I took your advice and contacted my potential client and we are going to be doing some work together! Thank you so much taking the time out of your very busy schedule to mentor and encourage me! It means more than you will ever know!

I am so glad to have found such a professional, friendly, sharing, and helpful network of VA's!

Andrea Bush
www.VirtuallyExceptional.com

#18 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007

Andrea - did you have a literal ribbon cutting? That sounds like a really neat idea and a very exciting way to get your practice started!

And I'm so glad to hear that you're going to be working with the client!
A little perseverance goes a long way

#19 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007

Brianna - sorry you're still having problems but I'm glad you're still around! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

#20 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007

Andrea, that sounds awesome!! I can't wait to hear the details.

Thanks, Lily for your words of encouragement! I'm feeling much better today! My doctor told me this morning I should be feeling 100 percent in about 6 weeks...I'm on my way!!