The Virtual Assistant School | Start a Side-Hustle, Make Money From Home, & Grow Your Online Business

The Virtual Assistant School | Start a Side-Hustle, Make Money From Home, & Grow Your Online Business

Kate Scholtes — Your Behind the Scenes BFF®, Business Coach for Virtual Assistants & Other Online Service Providers
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Viimeisin 22.07.2026

The Virtual Assistant School Podcast, hosted by Kate Scholtes, provides step-by-step strategies and behind-the-scenes insights for women looking to start a side-hustle or grow an online business as a virtual assistant. Episodes cover making money from home, building a flexible career, and overcoming overwhelm. The podcast aims to help listeners take action toward their goals with honest, unfiltered conversations.

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  • 89: Day in the Life As a Virtual Assistant: Summer Edition 22.07.2026 16min
    Summer has been looking a little different around here when it came to my schedule as a virtual assistant so I figured I would run through what it's looked like, including our childcare schedule, when I was getting client work done, and how I was able to go to Colorado for over 2 weeks to see my family (without requesting PTO or having to take time off of work)! If you are looking for a flexible side hustle or a way to make money from home, without sacrificing important seasons in your life (...
  • 88: How To Make an Extra $1,000/Month From Home This Summer 09.06.2026 12min
    What if you could make an extra $1,000 a month this summer while still showing up for pool days, camping trips, and all the things that matter most? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what it looks like to become a virtual assistant and earn real money working just 1-2 hours a day! In this episode, we're talking about: What a virtual assistant actually is (and what it's not)Real examples of clients and the tasks VAs do for themHow to work in the pockets of your day without dedicated...
  • 87: The Real Cost of Not Starting 10.02.2026 20min
    Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to say out loud: you're scared to invest in yourself. And I get it, it can be a little nerve-racking, especially when you have never done it before. But what if I told you the real cost isn't the investment? It's staying exactly where you are. In this episode, we're flipping the script and I'm breaking down: Why hesitation around investing in yourself is completely normal (especially for moms)The REAL cost of waiting: financially, emotionally, and in ti...
  • 86. How this Virtual Assistant Booked Her First Client in Just a Few Weeks 27.01.2026 24min
    When Regan heard about Beginner to Booked VA®, she had just stepped back from her office manager job because the schedule and daycare costs just weren't adding up. Within weeks of finishing the program, she booked her first client. Less than a month later? She booked her second. Now she has four clients that she works with during her kids nap times. In this episode, we're talking about: How she booked her first client within weeksBalancing her VA business during a major moveHer typical day wo...
  • 85: Making $2k+/Month as a VA While Working Full-Time as a Nurse (And How She Did It In Less Than 6 Months!) 22.01.2026 46min
    What happens when you love your job but are craving more time freedom? Well in this episode, I'm sitting down with Aly, a mom of three and full-time oncology nurse who started her virtual assistant business last summer after being inside Beginner to Booked VA®! In just six months of working part-time (mostly after her kids go to bed), she's already making over $2,000/month and is on track to hit her goal of $4,000/month by her one-year mark (she even signed another client since we reco...
  • 84: 5 Skills You Already Have That Would Make You a Great Virtual Assistant 20.01.2026 16min
    Think you need years of experience to become a virtual assistant? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 skills you already have that make you perfectly qualified to start a virtual assistant business in 2026, no matter if you are a teacher, work a corporate 9-5, are in healthcare, a SAHM, or anything in between! If you’ve ever asked: “Am I even qualified to be a VA?”“What skills do I have that people would actually pay me for?"“Could I really work from home and make money doing ...
  • 83: How This Stay-at-Home Mom Made $10k Online in Less than 3 Months As a Virtual Assistant 15.01.2026 34min
    What if you could make an extra $3,000-$5,000 per month as a stay-at-home mom? Well the good news? You can — and on today's episode you are going to hear from someone who is! Robyn is a former special education teacher and mom of a toddler who went all in on her own virtual assistant business just last summer and in a very short amount of time has seen a lot of success because she stopped waiting for "the right time" and started taking action, instead. I can't guarantee your story will be lik...
  • 82. Ready to Start Your Business as a Virtual Assistant? 13.01.2026 23min
    Want to start making money as a virtual assistant but don't know where to begin? Well you are in the right place AND doors are officially open for Beginner to Booked VA®! In this episode, I'm sharing all about why I created our signature program and how exactly it teaches you how to launch a profitable VA business from scratch. Plus, I give you all the details about what you will find in the program, share some student results with you, and *hopefully* clear up some of the questions you might...
  • 81: $0-$4k in 1 Month as a Virtual Assistant and SAHM 06.01.2026 21min
    Ever wondered if you could really make money as a virtual assistant while being home with your kids? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I booked over $4,000 in monthly retainers within weeks (working just 2-4 hours a day during nap times and after bedtime), the simple text message that landed me my first clients, and even exactly what tasks I did for those first few clients in the beginning! | LINKS | ✹ Join our waitlist for Beginner to Booked VA® and get $200...
  • 80: 2025 Wrapped and I'm Taking an Instagram Break 30.12.2025 35min
    In this end-of-year episode, I'm chatting with you about how 2025 went and also getting real about a decision I'm making to start off 2026 — taking a break from Instagram. I'm opening up about ups and downs of 2025, the burnout I've been experiencing, and why I feel called to loosen my grip on the platform that's been so good to my business. Plus, I'm walking you through what I'll be doing instead, and why this might actually be the best thing not just for me, but for YOU, too! Join me ...
  • 79: Want to Hire A Virtual Assistant in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know! 11.11.2025 22min
    A virtual assistant can be a huge asset to a business — but as a business owner, it's not as simple as "just hire a VA" when you start to get overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m calling out the bad advice that’s setting business owners up to fail (and straining client/VA relationships), how to know if you’re actually ready to delegate, and what things you need in place before you hire a VA! | LINKS | ✹ Get the Black Friday "5 Days of Deals" Deets here! ✹ Ready to hire a virtual assistant? Con...
  • 78: "Should I Charge Hourly or Package Your Services as a Virtual Assistant?" 06.11.2025 13min
    One of the most common questions I get from virtual assistants (aspiring or experienced ones!) is "Should I charge hourly, do packages, or something else entirely?!" In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 main pricing models AND when (and when not) to use each one. If you’ve ever second-guessed your rates or felt awkward quoting your prices, this one’s for you. | LINKS | ✹ Get the Black Friday "5 Days of Deals" Deets here! ✹ Attorney-Drafted Contract Template for VA's ✹ Want to start you...
  • 77: How to Plan for 2026 In Your Business 04.11.2025 27min
    2026 is right around the corner, and if you're the kind of person who loves the energy of a fresh start (hi, same), this episode is your sign to start planning now so you’re not scrambling in January. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 (okay, 6 🤪) of my best tips to help you prep for a new year in business with intention and strategy. Whether 2025 went exactly the way you planned, or not at all, let’s set you up right for 2026! | LINKS | ✹ Ready for that next level in your business? Join the Cl...
  • 76: What Marketing Really Looks Like in 2025/2026 (And Where Most Business Owners Are Getting It Wrong) 29.10.2025 22min
    When you hear “market your business,” do you think of nonstop content, algorithm-chasing, or burning out on trends? In this episode, we’re breaking down what modern marketing really is—and why most business owners are missing the mark. You’ll learn what’s no longer working in 2025/2026, what today’s smartest marketers are doing differently, and how to shift your strategy so people actually want to buy from you. | LINKS | ✹ Get Brick for 10% off ✹ Join the Clubhouse Some of the links may ...
  • 75. I Got a "Work Phone" — An Experiment with Social Media Boundaries 22.08.2025 32min
    Have you ever wanted to just delete all your social media app and never look at your phone again? Well, that was me last month. 😅 And I actually did (for about two weeks) and now I am sharing what I learned and how I am stewarding my time (and technology) moving forward in this episode! | LINKS | ✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Join Beginner to Booked VA™! Doors open on Monday, Aug. 25th for our Fall Cohort! ✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just ...
  • 74: What I’d Do If I Were Starting From Scratch Today (as a New Virtual Assistant) 14.08.2025 21min
    If I had to start over as a virtual assistant, this is exactly what I’d do first. In this episode, I’m walking you through the three steps I’d take today to build a profitable VA business from scratch — no guesswork, no Googling, no wasted time — and where to go next if you are ready to stop dragging your feet and get your business off the ground. | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE Discovery Your Money-Making Skillset Quiz ✹ Want to dip your toes and get some clarity about what becoming a VA coul...
  • 73: Your Fear of Being "Salesy" is Why You Aren't Making Sales 05.08.2025 18min
    One of the main things I coach my 1:1 clients with is marketing and sales and if I had a dime for every time someone said “but I don’t want to be salesy” to me, I would probably be able to retire by now. 😜 Here’s the deal —I get it. No one wants to come off like a slimy car salesman and we aren’t going back to 2017/2018 where we are DMing all our friends from high school (been there, done that). But if you want to make sales and book clients, you have to talk about your offers and services an...
  • 72: Replacing My Teaching Income in Just 3-4 Hours a Day as a Virtual Assistant 29.07.2025 15min
    You’ve likely heard me talk about how you can make an extra $500/month as a virtual assistant and how being a virtual assistant is the best side-hustle out there right now — but what if I told you that it is possible to replace your full-time as one, too? In this episode, I am diving into exactly what it looked like for me to not only become a VA but replace what I was making as a classroom teacher while working a fraction of the time and how you can do it, too! | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE ...
  • 71: What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? (And Why You’re More Qualified Than You Think) 24.07.2025 26min
    You don’t need to be a tech genius, have a stacked resume, or know the Instagram algorithm to be a successful virtual assistant. 📣 In today's episode, I’m breaking down exactly what virtual assistants do, what clients are really looking for, and why you're actually more qualified than you think! 👀 | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE Discovery Your Money-Making Skillset Quiz ✹ Ready to start your business as a virtual assistant? Join Beginner to Booked VA™! ✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/m...
  • 70: How to Make Money From Home As A Virtual Assistant 22.07.2025 16min
    What even is a virtual assistant—and how do you actually make money as one? In this episode, I’m breaking down what a virtual assistant is, why it's one of the best (read: the best 😉) side hustles or online businesses you can start, and how you can actually use the skills you already have to make money as a VA by booking clients! | LINKS | ✹ Take our FREE Discovery Your Money-Making Skillset Quiz ✹ Join Beginner to Booked VA™ ✹ Want to learn exactly how to make $1,000/month in just 1 ...

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