Speakers go through VAs like a revolving door.
Hire a VA. Cross your fingers. Get frustrated. Fire them. Start over. Some of y'all have just given up and decided it's easier to do it all yourself than train another newbie who doesn't get it.
Let me tell you what nobody else will: it's rarely because your VA can't handle admin. Most of them can juggle inboxes with their eyes closed. The real problem? They don't know the first thing about the speaking industry. They can't tell a hold from a confirmed gig, a bureau from a direct client, or spot when a five-figure opportunity is about to slip through the cracks.
Meanwhile, the “general VA” market is packed elbow to elbow. Everybody is offering the same services to the same niches at the same rates.
The speaking industry is wide open. It's packed with talented, busy speakers who actually need real support. But they can't find folks who get how their world works.
This guide gives you the industry reality that most VAs never hear about before they dive in.
