“Doing it for yourself is just as valid as doing it for somebody else. Do it for yourself. Learn it for yourself.” After Initially offering transcription services to fund her daughter's travel experiences, Sandra’s hard work and results-driven approach quickly turned her into a highly sought-after virtual assistant. Now, she’s consulting with businesses on their strategies, leading teams, and even managing budgets. In this episode, my guest is Sandra Booker– a seasoned business manager and growth strategist from Niagara Falls, Canada. Sandra's journey is anything but conventional. She shares advice on how to stand out as a virtual assistant and treat your client’s business as your own.  Listen in to hear Sandra discuss: the little change that had the biggest close rate on proposals and discovery calls. the magic word she uses to gain immediate buy-in from potential clients. how to take initiative, solve problems, and be attentive to clients' needs.  the significance of making the booking process easy. providing regular reports to showcase the value you bring to clients. Tune in because Sandra proves that with the right mindset and approach, you can transform any skill into a thriving business.   I need your feedback! Take the Annual Unicorns Unite Podcast Listener Survey here.   Sponsored by the UDMA's Tool Kit: How would you like all the best techie and AI tools and recommended software to use in your marketing services and DMA business all in one easy place? Grab it here for just $7.99.   Connect with Sandra: Instagram: @virtualassistantstudio Facebook: Virtual Assistant Studio Website: https://thevastudio.com Download Sandra’s Freebie: The Epic VA's Guide to Finding and Signing Dream Clients The secret to finding the right clients starts with you! Don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it out alone. This intro course includes everything you need to quickly learn: how to identify your ideal VA clients, where to find your next dream client, and how to get that full-bodied YES from your next client.   Links Mentioned in Show: FREE LIVE INFOSESSION: How to Become a Virtual Assistant. Wednesday Sept 20, 2023 @ 12pm est. For stay-at-home moms, military spouses, teachers, and career-changers. What you need to know about the VA industry so you can figure out the best way to make money from home using your brain. If you've been wanting to get started, need the building blocks, and want to know how to get your foot in the door, make sure you save a seat!     Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that’s in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I’ve got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You’ll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community    >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services