
But nobody tells you what that actually means.
What should you hand off?
Who should you hire?
How do you know if you're ready?
And what if you've never worked with support before?

Starting August 1, for 30 days, we'll walk through the questions most business owners never stop to ask before hiring.
Finding the right support starts with understanding what you need.
Many business owners assume the next step is hiring, but without clarity, hiring often creates more frustration than relief.
You hire someone and don't know what to give them.
You aren't sure what success looks like.
You struggle to explain what you need.
Or worse, you've hired before, and it didn't work out.
The problem isn't always the person. Sometimes the problem is that no one taught you how to prepare.


You're overwhelmed and wearing too many hats.
You know you need help but aren't sure what kind.
You keep hearing "hire a VA" but don't know where to start.
You've hired before, and it didn't go the way you hoped.
You aren't sure what tasks should stay with you and what could be delegated.
You're worried about wasting money on the wrong support.
You want to grow your business without burning yourself out.
This is the very first time I'm running the 30-Day Preparation Challenge. That matters, because it means two things:
You'll get more of me. Since this is a beta round, I'm walking through this with a smaller, founding group — which means more attention, more feedback, and more of my eyes on your specific situation than you'll find once this becomes an evergreen, self-paced program.
Your experience shapes what comes next. Your questions, your "aha" moments, and your feedback will directly shape how this challenge runs for every business owner after you. If something doesn't quite land, let me know. I'm building this with you, not just for you.
Once this beta round wraps, the Challenge will become an evergreen program. It'll be available anytime, but without the live, founding-group experience you're getting right now.

Do I actually need support?
What kind of support do I need?
What should I hand off first?
What qualities matter most in a support person?
How much should I budget?
What questions should I ask during interviews?
What would onboarding look like?
How will I know if the relationship is successful?
By the end of the challenge, you'll have greater clarity about yourself, your business, and your next step.
With immediate access to prep days to get you started!

Understand Your Starting Point
Assess your readiness for support and identify where you're spending your time and energy.

Build Your Handoff List
Identify recurring tasks, projects, responsibilities, and opportunities for delegation.

Clarify the Support You Need
Explore different support options and determine what best fits your business.

Define What Matters Most
Identify the qualities, communication styles, and working relationships that help support succeed.

Prepare for Hiring
Create a role description, interview questions, onboarding plan, and first 90-day roadmap.

Decide Your Next Step
Whether that's hiring now, preparing further, or simply gaining confidence in your direction.
At the end of this challenge, you may decide:
I'm ready to hire.
I'm almost ready.
I need a little more preparation.
I need a different type of support entirely.
Every answer is valuable because clarity leads to better decisions.


I've been working in the virtual assistance industry since 2005. I've supported clients as a VA, hired support for my own business, coached business owners through the hiring process, and helped connect clients with qualified Virtual Assistants through my referral directory.
I've learned that successful support relationships rarely begin with hiring. They begin with clarity.
This challenge is designed to help you create clarity before you make your next move.
Join the Hey! Do I Need a VA? 30-Day Preparation Challenge and discover what support could look like for you.

Basic Challenge Access
Daily challenge lessons and exercises
Access to the community portal to ask questions
Weekly Make-a-Plan-Monday co-working sessions to help you stay accountable and make progress
*lifetime access

VIP Challenge Access
Includes everything in Basic, plus:
Weekly 2-hour Office Hours for Live coaching and Q&A
Personalized support (submit your questions, and I will answer you via email)
*lifetime access
Every beta member keeps lifetime access. You're not paying for a 30-day experience. You're paying for a resource you can come back to anytime you need to get clear again. Now, or a year from now, when your business has grown, and it's time to hand off the next thing.
This isn't a 30-day expiration. It's a resource you'll keep.
Most business owners don't need another productivity tip. They need clarity about what's consuming their time, draining their energy, and keeping them stuck in the day-to-day.
Through coaching, strategy sessions, and VA referrals, I help business owners identify the support they need, prepare to hire with confidence, and create the capacity for growth. If you're wondering whether it's time for support, let's start with a conversation.
Schedule a Discovery Call and let's explore what creating more space could look like for you.

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