Future Guests — You Can Be One Too!

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you about some of the future guests I will be having on upcoming episodes of A Virtual Perception this spring.

They include:
Social Media VA Rock Star – Kimberly LeRiche
Co-Founder of the popular VAClassroom — Craig Cannings
Real Estate VA Extraordinaire — Megan Barber
Co-founder of the new REVA Institute — Anna Baron

Also in the coming months  expect a VA Roundtable  — which will  be a chat amongst several VAs about many popular industry topics like social media, client issues and more!

Also, expect a very special LIVE podcast in April complete with chat capabilities! More details about that coming soon

Finally, some topics I am looking to explore — VA Author Assistant (I know you are out there — if you have experience doing this sort of work, please contact me), Confidentiality & Ethics, & Networking.

If you are interested in participating and have experience with any of the topics above, please contact me. If you have an idea of your own and would like to talk with me about that — don’t be shy — send me an email — darlene(at)mypodcastharmony.com

I look forward to hearing from you and as always, thank you for listening!

Episode 14 Released

Episode 14 Released
Giving Back

I have been a virtual assistant for over a year now and I have noticed a common trait amongst many Virtual Assistants. Virtual Assistants seem to be involved in one type of project or another. Whether that project is helping out another virtual assistant or pitching in with a project in their local community, a virtual assistant always seems to be there to lend a helping hand. Gwynne of The 25th Hour VA is one of those Virtual Assistants. Her project Connecting2Give is still pretty new, but it has the makings of becoming something truly awesome.

In this episode I talk to Gwynne about her project to find out what it is and what she hopes it will accomplish in the future. Gwynne also reveals details about an upcoming giveaway event with Virtual Assistant Forums!

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A Virtual Perception on iTunes?

From time to time I get very nice emails from Virtual Assistants who listen to my podcast. I wanted to personally thank them for their messages – they really mean a lot. Every so often, I also get a comment or a question. Recently, I received a very nice email from a Virtual Assistant who not only had some very nice things to say, but had a question for me that I thought I would address.

Sharon Rosen of Intelafina asked: “Are your podcasts available through iTunes? I searched the other day and couldn’t find them. I’d love to subscribe via iTunes if they are. I look forward to more podcasts!”

Thank you Sharon for your question!

I am very happy and excited to announce that A Virtual Perception is now on iTunes! You can subscribe, download and listen to podcasts via the iTunes Store. Listeners can also submit a review of the podcast. Simply search for A Virtual Perception in the iTunes Store.

Thank you Sharon for your email and your questions. I love to hear from listeners of my podcast, it  is nice to know you are out there!

If you have a question or comment please feel free to contact me at: avp(at)mypodcastharmony.com. Thank you for listening!

Darlene

More Ways to Listen!

You can now listen to episodes of A Virtual Perception at Virtual Assistant Forums. A new section has been added and you can listen to the podcast episode right from an embedded player on the forums. How cool is that?

Visit A Virtual Perception’s Section on Virtual Assistant Forums

Visit Virtual Assistant Forums

Time Management for the Holidays

I need your help! I am putting together a special holiday podcast and would love to speak to someone about time management, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

I am going to forgo the Q&A format this time around. So, time management gurus or anyone that has a good time management tip that would be useful during the holiday season (and beyond) please contact me. You may also call the podcast comment line at: 888-862-1352 to record and submit your tip.

I am currently compiling a list of gift ideas for clients (I have some great ones so far). If you want to add to my list, please send me an email.

I am having so much fun (as always) putting together this podcast. I cannot wait to share it with you — it will be available on November 23rd.

Thank you,
Darlene

We Have a Winner – Elevator Speech Contest

The Elevator Speech Contest that I was running is officially over and a winner has been selected.

I am very happy to announce the winner of the contest is Collette Schultz of Virtual Dream Office Services. As the winner of this contest Collette received the book “Guerrilla Marketing” by Jay Conrad Levinson. Collette’s elevator speech entry will also be featured on my upcoming podcast “Podcasting 101″set to air on November 9th.

Congratulations Collette!

Nominate A Virtual Perception for Podcastaward –ends today!!

Be sure to vote for A Virtual Perception Podcast today… http://www.podcastawards.com/
Voting ends tonight at 11:59PST. Your support is ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATED.

Free….Publicity? Sure!

I am currently on the hunt for business owners that have unique and inspiring stories. My next podcast, scheduled for October 12th, is going to be all about inspiration and motivation.

If you are shy or just don’t have the time to actually do an interview for the podcast. That is ok! I still want to hear from you. Send me your story (or a story of someone you think is inspiring and/or motivating). I will then highlight the story as part of my podcast — the best part. You get free publicity! I will be sure to include your name and business URL on the show. Don’t delay — the deadline is October 6th. Send your stories to avirtualperception@gmail.com

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Professionalism, Confidentiality and Ethics

My mind is always churning and coming up with new ideas for future podcast episodes. Recently, I have seen a trend in which new entrepreneurs are not portraying themselves or their business in a professional manner.  I would love to talk more about this topic and provide some educational information for new and established businesses.

Some of the items I would like to explore on this topic are: Preparing a Code of Ethics (what it is and why you should have one), what confidentiality means (to you and to your clients) and tips on how to be professional, especially in a home based business environment.

If you would like to share your thoughts, your tips and tricks on this subject  Please contact me: avirtualperception@gmail.com.
Thank you!

Darlene