Jun 26, 2020
I had the pleasure of speaking with the CMO of REVA Global, a virtual assistant provider for real estate investors, Amy Ransdell. Amy is also a real estate investor and real estate broker while also being a single mom. She also acts as a real estate investment coach for people just starting or already in the real estate business.
Let’s dive into Amy’s story of how utilizing virtual assistants can help you or your business reach greater heights in the real estate scene or whichever field you are in.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 2:30] Opening Segment
- I introduce the guest, Amy Ransdell to the show
- Amy shares a little bit of her background
[02:31 – 08:55] Starting to Work with Virtual Assistants
- Amy talks about the first time she used a virtual assistant and how she utilizes them
- How REVA Global operates as a VA company
- I talked about working with a VA from the Philippines
- The problems encountered with having a VA
[08:56 – 15:23] Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses
- Amy shares how she handles her workload. You should listen and take advantage of this!
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- Play to our strengths, outsource our weaknesses
- The things you can outsource to VAs
- Amy shares a story of how someone boosted the efficiency of his work by hiring a VA
[15:24 – 24:07] Time and Investment on Virtual Assistants
- How many hours do you typically see VAs working with clients?
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- “20 or 40 hours a week. Part-time or Full-time, they generally work eastern standard hours”
- What would be a budget that someone should be prepared for when hiring a VA?
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- Amy talks about the hiring process, tasks given and the rate at which a VA works for REVA
- Amy talks about the things that could help you in managing your business
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- Assigning the right role to the right people
- Unlimited possibilities with a VA
- Amy talks about the process of starting to work with REVA
- Expanding your virtual assistants’ network
[24:08 – 27:21] Closing Segment
- Amy gives interesting advice for people who struggles at managing the workload on their plate to eventually have more time focusing on their goals
- Final words from me and Amy
Tweetable Quotes:
“We are going to have a great company with great products if we are solving a problem. Cause it’s not the product, it’s that we solve a problem.” – Amy Ransdell
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- REVA Global
- Thinkreva.com
- Just Quick and Simple
You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn or go to their company website revaglobal.com or thinkreva.com
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