Interview with Tess, Founder of Virtual Assistant Forums - Page 10 - Virtual Assistant Forums

#**136** (**permalink**) 02-04-2010

Thank you for sharing your story. It is very motivating to hear stories from those who are so successful!

#**137** (**permalink**) 02-21-2010

Oh Wow!

First of all I didn't know you were the founder of the forum!
You're amazing and I'm sure you have a lot of good Karma your way! :-)

Your interview is inspiring, specially to aspiring VA's that don't have as much background as the other VA's in the other interviews.

Thank you!

#**138** (**permalink**) 02-21-2010

Hi Tess,

Thank you for sharing your story, which is amazing and awesome! I often laugh when I tell people that I met my husband on the radio - after all, if I can meet someone over the radio, then you never know what could happen - and where. Your story is yet another example. How sweet!

In addition, it is encouraging to know that VA service can travel anywhere and be successful. You lead by example!

Thanks for the wonderful forum!

Jolene

Jolene

#**139** (**permalink**) 08-16-2010

I have really enjoyed reading all the different interviews, I just want to say thank you for this forum it has been a true blessing!

#**140** (**permalink**) 08-17-2010

Great Interview! I wish I would have had that option 29 years ago but we have come so far in technology that I can do it now. We can now work the same hours. I stop when he comes home. : ) And I could have seen more of my children. Thanks for a great interview.

#**141** (**permalink**) 08-17-2010

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to post back and say thank you for keeping this thread alive all this time (wow!!)

Althea - weekends are so important, so are evenings. I didn't always have it that good though and have worked many a late night. Yes, it is so nice to get to the point where you don't have to do that anymore.

Excellence - I'm actually really glad to hear that you didn't realize I was the founder - I prefer it that way simply because I want this site to be about the VAs who make it a community, not just about one person.

Jolene - I'd be very interested to hear the story of how you met your husband! Feel free to post back and share if you like

#**142** (**permalink**) 10-12-2010

All I can say is wow.
I've always liked being able to contribute to the success of others, and what you have started, literally from nothing, has got to have had an impact heard round the world. Literally.
Thank you for showing us the way, and proving that it can be done.

#**143** (**permalink**) 10-18-2010

Tess, thanks so much for sharing! You are an inspiration both for the VA experience and following your heart. Cheers.

#**144** (**permalink**) 10-18-2010

wow - great advice, fantastic people, interesting stories AND a LOVE STORY - I love VAF!

#**145** (**permalink**) 10-31-2010

What an interview! I'm so much impressed and inspired by your VA journey that it doesn't seem impossible for me to be successful in this business.

#**146** (**permalink**) 11-02-2010

I'm just thinking...what took me soooo... long! What took me so long to read your story, the founder of VAF. Wow Tess, reading your interview really touched my heart and empowered me to strive for success...to never give up and to know that my resources are endless. Where there is an Internet connection, there is a way...

1 year from now when someone asks me what I love about being a professional VA I plan to have the same response as you...

Originally Posted by Tess View Post

The personal and creative freedom! Working *for* another company means having to read their script back to people – you sacrifice a bit of yourself there. Running your own business means you write that script yourself, or improvise like mad (which is much more fun!)

I have already enjoyed reading my own script & MAN I have done a lot of improvising on the spot...LOL & it has been fun fun fun...only happy thoughts!! I have already scored a client & really promising potential client today.

Always wishing you much love & success in all that you do. Thanks for taking the time to build a community that will forever help people like me. I started my business on Oct 1st, only 15 days from when I was going to be laid off from my employer and will have made over $800 in MY BUSINESS in less than a month...I honestly feel like 90% of my success has stemmed from the individuals that I have learned from on VAF. Reading and putting into action that information!! I will be a success story and I look forward to growing...just keep an eye out for me Tess!!

I do plan to give back to VAF too!! (sorry I was feeling very inspired...LOL)

#**147** (**permalink**) 11-03-2010

Great interview. Tess, thank you for allowing us to share in your vision. When things begin to get tough, I will always remember what you have said.

#**148** (**permalink**) 11-05-2010

Thank you so much for sharing your story.

#**149** (**permalink**) 11-30-2010

Thanks Tess

I am a newbie to this forum and this is so useful as I am between jobs at the moment.

Tracy Carter
A4-Admin

#**150** (**permalink**) 12-10-2010

Lynne, you're sweet to say that and I appreciate more than you know the positive impact VAF has on other peoples' lives. I am selfish too though, I love being around successful people and this is a great place to do just that!

Thanks Deb, the love story is my favorite part

Jessie, you absolutely can find success - there is literally nothing standing in your way!

Crystal, congrats on an amazing start to your own success story! It sounds like you are in a great place right now - all good energy and focus... hang onto that and keep me posted on how things go for you this year, I'll look forward to seeing you make a name for yourself

Thanks Dixie Lee

I am so blessed to be surrounded by hard working entrepreneurs like you!