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Wondering who’s actually going to hire you as a virtual assistant? 👀 And more importantly, who has the budget to pay you?

Today, I’m breaking down the most in-demand industries and businesses that are actively hiring virtual assistants right now, so you can stop guessing who your clients could be and start building a business that actually gets you booked out.

We’re diving into my three virtual assistant client archetypes: the Spreadsheet Baddie, the Vibe Creator, and the Soft Life Lover Girl. Because your existing skills, personality, and passions could be the key to finding your dream clients.

Inside this episode, we’re covering:

• The five boxes your ideal VA client needs to tick before you spend your time pitching them.
• How to spot businesses that have the revenue and budget to outsource to you.
• The most in-demand industries for virtual assistants, from property and tech to coaching, travel, wellness, and personal brands.
• How to turn your existing skills and experience into a profitable freelance business.
• Why choosing a niche is about finding the right fit for you, not limiting your opportunities.
• How to identify the businesses that align with your personality, interests, and strengths.

Whether you’re dreaming of quitting your 9–5, making a career change, or building a flexible online business that gives you more time and location freedom, this episode will help you figure out where to start.

Your next steps:

✨ Want help figuring out who your dream clients could be? Head over to Instagram and DM me @lucyjasminecole the word PODCAST. Let’s look at your experience, your strengths, and the businesses that could be the perfect fit for your virtual assistant business.

💌 Know someone who’s desperate to quit their 9–5? Send this episode to your bestie who needs to hear it!

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Love you, future business owner. 💕

• Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• DM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• Take my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz
• The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)
• Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

Ready to build your VA business? DM me the word PODCAST on Instagram @lucyjasminecole

What if my virtual assistant business fails?

If that question is the thing stopping you from handing in your notice, this episode is for you.

When I got denied a pay rise in corporate, I honestly felt like such a failure. I'd given that job 110% for two years, and in one meeting with my manager and HR, my self-worth hit an all-time low.

And unfortunately, that feeling of failure followed me into starting my very first business as a virtual assistant.

"Are you capable? Can you actually do this? What if you fail?"

I had all of those thoughts. But the next thought that followed was always the same: you have to at least try.

In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts and reframes I truly needed to hear at the very beginning of my business, and the ones I now share with every client inside the VA Academy.

In this episode, I'm talking about:

How a denied pay rise became the catalyst for leaving corporate
Why that fear of failure followed me into my virtual assistant business
What a virtual assistant actually does
The Thailand treetop café moment that changed everything
Why a "stable" 9-5 is actually the riskiest option in life
Option 1: what if your business does fail? (And what failure actually means to you)
How losing a big retainer client turned out to be the best thing for my business
Why building a business is 90% mindset and 10% strategy
Meeting your 2.0 self and why the how gets easier when your why is clear
Why I invested in my first business coach
Option 2: what if it actually works?
The plane take-off analogy for starting your business
My very first goal as a virtual assistant
A visualisation exercise: your dream life one year from now

If you're currently thinking...

"What if my virtual assistant business fails?"

"How do I overcome my fear of failure in business?"

"Am I actually capable of becoming a business owner?"

"Is it too risky to quit my 9-5?"

"What if I try and it doesn't work out?"

You're not alone. It's a valid fear, but it doesn't have to be all-consuming.

Let's connect

If this episode resonated with you, send it to the friend who keeps saying "I'd love to start a business, but what if it fails?"

And if you loved the episode, I'd absolutely LOVE if you could leave me a 5-star review. It helps me get this podcast in front of more women who are ready to quit their 9-5, become a virtual assistant and build a freedom-filled life of their own.

I'll see you in the next one, future business owner. 💻✈️

Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecole
DM me the word PODCAST on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecole
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The VA Services Blueprint (only £11!!)

• Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• DM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• Take my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz
• The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)
• Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

⚡️ Join my FREE live masterclass on September 27th and learn the exact first steps to becoming a virtual assistant.

I actually build a VA business while working full time? Yes. The majority of my clients are doing exactly that right now.

I'm breaking down how to build a successful virtual assistant business alongside your full-time job, even with only a few hours a week to give it.

We're covering:

✨ My six-month roadmap for starting and growing a VA business
✨ Why your foundations come before your website and Instagram
✨ How to choose your virtual assistant niche based on your skills and what businesses actually need
✨ Why networking starts from day one
✨ How to research your dream clients and turn speculation into fact
✨ The three priorities you cannot skip when starting your freelance business
✨ How to manage your time around a full-time job
✨ Why two focused work blocks a week beats trying to work on your business every day
✨ How one client handed in her notice after five months
✨ The mindset shift you need to commit to your business and your future
✨ How to work towards replacing your 9-5 salary with a full-time online income

If you're looking for a VA business podcast, a career change podcast, or a remote work podcast UK with practical advice for building a business alongside your job, grab your laptop, get comfy, and let's get into it.

Your 9-5 does not have to be your forever. 💻✨

✨ Ready to start your VA business? Join my FREE live masterclass on September 27th and learn the exact first steps to becoming a virtual assistant.

• Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• DM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• Take my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz
• The VA Services Blueprint (only £11!!)
• Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

• Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• DM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecole
• Take my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz
• The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)
• Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.