Creating Operational Scale With Virtual Assistants

This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode, host Bill Faith discusses the vital role of virtual assistants (VAs) in efficiently managing short-term rental properties and businesses. Bill shares insights on how VAs can help property owners and hosts scale their operations.  Key takeaways: VAs for Scaling: Bill emphasizes that VAs are essential for operational scale in various industries, including short-term rentals. Maximizing Property Potential: Bill stresses the importance of maximizing property potential, including revenue, ROI, and ADR, through effective marketing. Challenges in Finding VAs: Bill highlights the difficulty of finding the right VAs, especially in marketing roles, and the need for proper vetting. VAs' Responsibilities: Bill suggests breaking down VA roles into specific skill sets, including research, marketing, and guest communication. Testing and Interviewing: Bill advises testing VAs with tasks during recruitment and thoroughly discussing job descriptions during interviews. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): SOPs should clearly define tasks, reporting, and communication methods to manage expectations. Payment Methods: Bill recommends using services like Wise.com for paying overseas VAs and mentions STRVAs.com as a resource for finding trained VAs. Building Relationships: Bill highlights building rapport with VAs but emphasizes paying for task execution, not their time. Scaling with VAs: VAs are crucial for scaling and operational efficiency in property management. Links and Resources Mentioned: STRVAs.com Wise.com Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel Every Tuesday & Friday https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnheh3vx0hT5Y7uHWhBs8kA The Free Build STR Wealth Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 You can find more of Bill online at: Bill Faeth Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bfaeth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=660cbc9b-4a7e-4ed9-a654-900180b83af1 Build STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/ Instagram: @BillFaeth73 Tik Tok: @bfaeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices