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Learning from your mistakes 101 🥹. Working remotely as a freelancer or small business owner can be challenging. Passionate about what you do, tucked away in your little bubble, you often forget to seek outside connections. There’s no one to talk to - all your friends are at work! Now. Here’s where I learn from my failure (embarrassing as it is to share). Picture this. Your post turns into a real live prospect. The excitement builds. But the pressure is on. You’re in a saturated market and must make a good first impression. And you love what you do, so there's so much to tell. Well, this week, I had a wake-up call - like a slap in the face with a wet fish. I was told I was too full-on over the phone. By a client. Now. After the initial sting settled, let's face it: this comment still smarts. But I’m determined to carve out my best life (a cliche, I know), so I took it like a champ. He said I was good at what I did, so it wasn’t all bad. Constructive criticism can be a tough pill to swallow, but if you can learn from it. It's gold. I realised two things. 1. Let them talk. Over the phone, they can't see your focus or see you taking it all in. They don't know you are taking notes as they speak and that you’ve done your homework on them already. 2. Prepare bullet points. On receiving their interest via email or post. Be clear on their reason for contacting you. Speak to those things only. And if there's more you can do to help, address it in your follow-up. Why would I share this? And who is likely to read it? Maybe no one. Perhaps someone like me, working remotely for the first time who wants to make a good first impression. Are you keen to share your steep learning curves? Comment below. I’d love to hear your story. P.S. Sorry - you will have to fill in your own emoji. I've seen enough 🚀🙏 🎯 ⬇️ to last a lifetime. #copywritingservices #contentwriter #homealonelol #smallbusinesswebsites

Random DMs offering services—how do you feel about them? I recently received a message from someone offering video editing services. There was no introduction, no connection, just a straight pitch. It made me wonder—is this the best way to build professional relationships? I get it, they’re being proactive, but it felt a little... off. In my opinion, building a connection or engaging with someone’s content first feels more authentic. Wouldn’t you agree? What do you think? How do you usually handle these kinds of messages? Let’s chat! #LinkedInTips #ProfessionalNetworking #ColdOutreach #BusinessRelationships

Hey guys!! I am here again to update you on my journey. So we are in module 3 of the course. Wow It is beginning to feel so overwhelming but nothing I can't handle. So in this module, Our coach talked about setting up as a virtual assistant. She talked about how to detect your target audience, know their problems and be creative about solutions. She also talked about the skills needed to do the job effectively. She talked about the importance of joining virtual assistant communities online because truly no man is an island. Furthermore, she taught us how to build a portfolio and even post the links on clippings.me or linktree. She taught alot and gave so many important details not to miss. The best thing to do now is to join her next class so as to get more details. See you next time. #Virtualclicksupport #Virtualclicksupportmasterclass #Virtualassistanttraining #VCSmasterclasscohort31m

Today marks the beginning of a journey I’ve been looking forward to #7dayscontentchallengewithfoutuna to consistently create and share meaningful content here on LinkedIn. Why am I doing this? Because growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones. For me, that means showing up with intention, experimenting with new ideas, and connecting on a deeper level with this incredible community. What’s in store for the week? Over the next seven days, I’ll be sharing: Insights from my experiences as a virtual assistant. Lessons I’ve learned along the way. Practical tips and fresh perspectives that you can apply to your own journey. What I hope to achieve: This challenge is a chance to refine my skills, engage with all of you more authentically, and add value through content that sparks conversation and collaboration. If you’ve been thinking about starting your own content journey, why not join me? Let’s learn and grow together. Thank you, Horsfall Fortuna, for the inspiration to take on this challenge. Here’s to a week of learning and connection! #7dayscontentchallengewithfoutuna #ContentCreation #ChallengeAccepted #VirtualAssistantJourney

→ If you don't get paid enough:  ↳ Network strategically on LinkedIn to get a better job. → If you want an extra income stream: ↳ Do the side hustle. Learn new skills like video editing, designing, or writing. → If you want to be your boss:  ↳ Hire yourself and use LinkedIn to find clients.  The only thing stopping you is YOU. #skellishproductions

In module 3 of our training, we talked about setting up as a VA. To this end, we talked about how to choose a niche as a VA, the coach showed us the soft skills needed as a VA, then she explained how to assess our client needs and tailor our services accordingly. Also in this module, we were shown some technical support skills and non-technical support skills and finally we learned how to build our portfolio using apps like Google Slides or Canva and especially how to organize them with clippings.me, linktree, mainstack.me. Chinyere Agbasiere, Virtual Click Support #Virtualclicksupport #Virtualclicksupportmasterclass #virtualassistanttraining #VCSmasterclasscohort1

💥 Simple Ways to Thrive as a Solopreneur. Share your thoughts and comment your own tips on how to thrive as a Solopreneur online. 💼 Want to scale your business, or delegate tasks such as posting, video editing, LinkedIn commenting or DM's? Chat with me! I look forward to connecting! www.virtuedesk.co #virtualassistants #Solopreneur #scaleyourbusiness #virtualassistantservices

When I first started looking out for jobs, the idea of writing and presenting my case studies was terrifying. So, I reached out to a mentor working at Slack, and his advice was simple: "Be a storyteller." Here’s a quick look at four techniques I use to make my case studies engaging. Found it valuable - Do ♻️ Reshare

I’m on a road trip with my friend. I tell her about the post I’m writing. Read it out loud. After I finish, she looks at me and says, “Did you just write that right now?” “Yeah,” I say. “Wow. You make me realize how easy it can be.” This. Exactly. I often write my posts: • waiting in line at the grocery store • in between Zoom meetings • in the passenger seat while my partner is driving Creating content can be easy if we let it. Don’t over think it, just start :) #contentcreation #contentcreationtips #personalbranding #personalbrandstrategist #personalbrandcoach #personalbrandconsultant

Gaining a knowledge is not enough  No amount of theory can replace the magic of getting your hands dirty I realised this when I started freelancing I was confident I’d ace it just knowing about it didn’t prepare me for the awkward client calls, the uncertainty of pitching, and faced rejection…multiple times. But those moments? They taught me more than any guide or webinar ever could. Every mistake I made, every awkward conversation, made me learn something new. Not just in my career, but in understanding myself better—my strengths, my areas of improvement. Learning by doing taught me things that no book ever could. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. Dive in headfirst: Stop waiting for the perfect time or the perfect knowledge. Start creating, posting, and engaging. You’ll learn more by doing. 2. Mistakes are not equal to failures, they’re lessons that no course will teach you. 3. The more you practice, the more comfortable you become with your own voice and brand. So, if you're holding back on building your personal brand or learning a new skill, remember this: Growth happens in the doing, not the planning. What's one skill you’re excited to learn by doing? Share in the comments—I’d love to hear! #personalgrowth #freelancinglife #skilldevelopment