Episode 9
In the ninth episode, I talk about the pros and cons of podcasting, tell you what you need to know in order to start your own podcast and share with you a few tips and tricks I have picked up along the way.
Show Links:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
http://www.feedburner.com
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
http://www.mevio.com
http://www.mypodcastharmony.com
http://www.podcastalley.com
http://revision3.com/diggnation/
http://www.wordpress.com
Featured:
Collette Schultz (winner of the Elevator Speech Contest!)
http://virtualdreamofficeservices.blogspot.com/
Hosted by:
Darlene Victoria Gonzalez of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance (http://www.dvictoriava.com)
Music:
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Software:
Audacity
Episode 8
Inspiration and motivation; these are two words that have a different
meaning for each and every one of us. What inspires and motivates you the most?
In this episode A Virtual Perception, I spoke with Natural Moms Talk Radio host and Marketing Coach, Carrie Lauth who shed some light on how to stay motivated when it comes to your marketing efforts. I also spoke with the webmaster of Serendipity Factory.com. A website devoted to inspiration and encouragement. Both interviews were truly enlightening.
The show also includes my top three inspirational web picks, my thoughts on the movie The Secret and two major announcements, which are: A Virtual Perception will be launching a Book Review Segment to air weekly starting October 20th and I will be launching an entirely new podcast in addition to A Virtual Perception.
Show Links:
http://www.kiva.org
http://www.operationnice.com
http://www.rd.com/heroes-dreamers-entrepreneurs/ (Reader's Digest -- Your America)
Special Guests:
Carrie Lauth -- http://www.carrielauth.com/blog
Serendipity Factory -- http://www.serendipityfactory.com
Hosted by:
Darlene Victoria Gonzalez of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance (http://www.dvictoriava.com)
Music:
Everyday Jones -- All You Said (http://www.podsafeaudio.com)
Seraphic Panoply -- Echoes of Love (http://www.podsafeaudio.com)
Software:
Audacity
Episode 7
The seventh episode (wow, episode SEVEN!) features an interview with Darlene of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance. Pat sat down and spoke with Darlene about why she began her virtual assistant business, a challenge she recently has overcome and a few other topics. Later in the episode Darlene interviews two young entrepreneurs in the making!
Show Links:
http://www.jango.com
Show Credits:
Special Guests:
Guest Host: Pat M.
Darlene Victoria Gonzalez of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Hosted by:
Darlene of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Music
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
Episode 6
A Virtual Perception’s sixth podcast features my interview with Lily Chambers of The Virtual Office Goddess. Lily recently surpassed her first year of business and she sheds light on many of the topics new VAs are interested in when they first enter the industry. We cover topics from why she started her business to the importance of networking and honing your public speaking skills, specifically by attending local Toastmasters meetings.
Show Links:
http://www.toastmasters.org
Show Credits:
Special Guest:
Lily E. Chambers, CPS The Virtual Office Goddess
Hosted by:
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
Episode 5
The fifth episode of A Virtual Perception is complete and features Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate. Tammi talks about transitioning from being an employee to a business owner, her niche copy writing and editing (including internet marketing support) and talks about why she wanted to become a Virtual Assistant in the first place.
Also, I talk about some inexpensive and creative ways to market YOUR business. I also talk about networking in the podcast intro, as well as, with Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate.
Show Links:
Marketing Plan Information (Howstuffworks.com):http://money.howstuffworks.com/marketing-plan.htm
Meetup.com:http://www.meetup.com
Show Credits:
Special Guest:
Tammi Metzler The Write Associate
Hosted by:
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
Episode 4
The fourth installment of A Virtual Perception podcast features my interview with Monique Terrell of Sparkle Professional Office Services, LLC. Monique and I talk about her niches Web Marketing and Academia(E-Course creation, etc.) her favorite business “first”, as well as, the launch of her very own Blog Talk Radio which airs twice a month. Be sure to check out this podcast!
Show Links:
Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov
SCORE: http://www.score.org/index.html
Sparkle Virtually Blog Talk Radio: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SparkleVirtually
Show Credits:
Special Guest:
Monique Terrell Sparkle Professional Office Services
Hosted by:
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
Episode 3
Title: A Virtual Assistant Story - Do What You Love!
In my third podcast episode, I talk with April Jones of Advantage Virtual Assistant. We talk about her designated niche, Virtual Legal Assistance, some challenges faced during the first few months of her business and the launch of an organization for Virtual Legal Assistants. This is a first in a series of interviews of Virtual Assistants who are in the first year of their business. April’s interview and those to follow are ones you definitely do not want to miss!
I also bring back the My Favorite Price Free segment.
Show Links:
Jing Project: http://www.jingproject.com
National Association of Virtual Legal Assistants: http://www.navla.org
Show Credits:
Special Guest:
April Jones Advantage Virtual Assistant
Hosted by:
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Royalty Free Music (royaltyfreemusic.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
Episode 2
A Balancing Act – Business and Family
In this episode I delve into the topic of balancing business and family. I explore the topic through interviews with Dawn Riley of A Virtual Assistant in Paradise, who spoke about why she became a Virtual Assistant and talked about one obstacle many business owners face when it comes to balancing business and family. Nate, a client of mine, spoke with me about why he decided to work with a Virtual Assistant and how one has changed his business, as well as, shuts off work to spend time with his family. Finally, I spoke with my mother about working with family. We spoke about how easy or hard it is to divide business time and family time when working in a home based family business. The Get Connected segment is back and I introduced a new segment called The Book Nook.
Show Links:
http://www.geocache.com
Live What You Love: Notes from an Unusual Life, by Richard and Melinda Blanchard
Show Credits:
Special Guest:
Dawn Riley of A Virtual Assistant in Paradise
Hosted by:
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Royalty Free Music (royaltyfreemusic.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
EPISODE 1.1 (mini-podcast)
As business owners, networking is one of the ways we meet new business owners and quite possibly potential clients. Elevator speeches are a big part of networking events and mixers.
In my first mini-podcast I briefly talk about what an elevator speech is, what it is supposed to do and provide some useful resources. Also, I launch my very first podcast contest! So be sure to check out my first mini-podcast.
Show Links:
Entrepreneur.com article on creating your own Elevator Speech
http://pitches.techcrunch.com Record and upload your self performing your Elevator Speech.
Show Credits:
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
EPISODE 1
Show Topic: A Virtual Assistant Defined
In the very first podcast I take a few minutes to define just what a Virtual Assistant is, what a Virtual Assistant does, the benefits of working with a Virtual Assistant and I briefly talk about the steps a person should take if they are interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant. Knowledge is power, so I also provide some resources for aspiring Virtual Assistants and the general listening audience.
Two regular segments are introduced during the podcast. The first is Get Connected, a segment in which I provide an internet resource (usually chosen to follow along with the show’s topic).
The other segment introduced is: My Favorite Price: Free. I again provide a resource (internet or otherwise) to my listeners, the only difference is this time the resource is always free and is not always on topic.
Show Links:
http://www.virtualassistantforums.com - Online forum dedicated to the Virtual Assistant industry.
http://www.wordpress.com - Free blog provider (you are viewing a Free WordPress Blog Right now =) )
http://www.vanetworking.com - Another online forum dedicated to the Virtual Assistant industry.
http://www.dvictoriaonline.com - My Virtual Assistant business website - D. Victoria Virtual Assistance
Show Credits:
Music
Kathy Reynolds (podsafeaudio.com)
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Royalty Free Music (royaltyfreemusic.com)
Software
Audacity (audacity.com)
A Virtual Perception podcast is sponsored by Virtual Assistant Forums -
*the* networking and discussion forum for virtual assistants
who are serious about business success, but have fun in the process!