We’ve all been there. You’re juggling a million tasks, constantly switching between the “to-dos” and trying to catch your breath. And no matter how hard you work, it always feels like something slips through the cracks. You know you need help, but the idea of bringing someone on feels like just another thing to manage. What if I told you that hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) could actually save you more time and energy than you ever thought possible?

Let’s dive into why hiring a VA before it’s too late can transform not only your business but your entire life. Using Ashley’s words, a photographer who once felt overwhelmed.

The Struggle is Real (But It Doesn’t Have to Be)

Ashley’s story starts just like so many others. She felt exhausted from trying to do it all and was running on fumes. “I worked as hard as I possibly could and still couldn’t get everything done,” she shared. Sound familiar? If you’re a business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur, you know the feeling of constantly working but still not having enough time to get everything done.

Ashley’s struggle wasn’t unique. She spent countless hours creating content, newsletters, and blogs. “A newsletter or blog would take me 4+ hours,” she says. And we all know that’s not the best way to work, right?

You’ve probably been in the same boat—spending 20 hours a week on administrative tasks, just trying to stay afloat. And all of that work? It takes away from the thing we love the most: creating art.

This is where hiring a Virtual Assistant comes in.

The Magic of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to step in as Ashley’s Virtual Assistant and help transform her business. For me it wasn’t just about ticking off tasks. It was about taking the pressure off her shoulders and tackling those time-consuming, repetitive tasks that were draining her energy.

What I’m most proud of, though, is that I was able to understand Ashley’s business on a deeper, personal level. It wasn’t just about completing work for her; it was about becoming a true partner. I work hard to take her ideas and help them come to life in a way that resonates with her audience. Knowing that she trusts me to bring her vision to life in a way that makes sense for her business means the world to me.

Hiring a Virtual Assistant isn’t just about checking things off a to-do list—it’s about making things easier and more efficient. I’m so grateful that I’ve been the one to help Ashley focus on what really matters to her: her art, her family, and her well-being. Seeing her grow and thrive, both in her business and personal life, has been one of the most fulfilling parts of this journey.

When You’re Hiring a Virtual Assistant, You’re Not Just Delegating Tasks—You’re Gaining Peace of Mind

When Ashley hired me as a VA, she was at a breaking point. She shared in her testimony, “I honestly just couldn’t devote the time anymore. I wanted my family life back… what is capturing moments for everyone else if I don’t have any moments myself?”

It really hit me how hiring a Virtual Assistant isn’t just about helping with business tasks—it’s about helping clients reclaim their lives. And the best part? You’ll start seeing results almost immediately. Ashley went from feeling like she could barely keep up to consistently doubling her revenue. She began hitting $10K+ months and breaking records she had only dreamed of. I’m so grateful that I was able to be a part of that journey with her.

Ashley from Ashley McClintock Photography

Hire a VA Before It’s Too Late

Ashley’s story is a perfect example of why you should hire a Virtual Assistant before it becomes an emergency. When you’re drowning in tasks, it can feel like hiring a VA is just another stressor. But, as Ashley’s story shows us, hiring the right VA can lift a weight off your shoulders and help your business thrive.

If you’re feeling the pressure and you’re tired of trying to do it all, it may be time to take the plunge. Hiring a VA is more than just gaining an extra set of hands—it’s a game-changer that can help you find balance in both your business and your personal life.

So go ahead—hire that VA. Your future self will thank you.

Dearest Kayla!

You have transformed my business in so many ways. I wish I could put into words the impact you’ve made. Before Kayla I was overwhelmed trying to do all the things alone. I worked as hard as I possibly could and still couldn’t get everything done. I’m not a writer as you can probably tell so a newsletter or blog would take me 4+ hrs. I’m a facts kind of girl but in my business, it requires more feeling and finesse as I’m capturing moments frozen in time that cannot be given back. I would overanalyze every single post. I had great bones and ideas, but it was hard to implement them alone especially when I was spending 15-20 hrs a week just making posts, newsletters, and blogs. I was so tired guys. A whole pot of coffee wouldn’t even touch the brain fog I endured as I desperately tried to be authentic and captivate clients. Kayla takes all of my crazy ideas and visions and helps them make sense to my audience. She is self-motivated and I rarely have to change anything because she took the time to know my business inside and out. She took the time to understand me, and she treats my business as her own. I never have to ask her if something is done because I always know that it is. She is so hardworking guys. I never doubt that every single minute I have paid her has been spent working on my business and it shows. She’s prompt, organized, easy to talk to, and has abundant knowledge on so many different systems it requires to run a successful business. The piece of mind I have now cannot be bought and she has given me that. She has given me more time to do the things I love because I can focus on my art which has allowed me to improve so much over this last year. Kayla has been vital in my business and my life and I would be lost without her. Thank you Kayla for your heart, for your passion to help others, and for being here for me and my business through the good, the bad, and the ugly.

For the numbers people I was averaging 4-5K pretty consistently before Kayla. When I hired her I was hiring her because I honestly just couldn’t devote the time anymore. I was stressed, exhausted, and still constantly felt like I was failing. I wanted my family life back because at the end of the day what is capturing moments for everyone else if I don’t have any moments for myself, my husband or my growing babies. I never in a million years thought my business would double! I’m consistently making 10K+ months and 2021 brought record breaking numbers I had only dreamed about. I’m tearing up writing this because I could have never done this alone and Kayla not only helped me excel in every single aspect of my business but became a very dear friend to me who I can trust with everything. This girl has it all brains, heart and determination!

Thank you Kayla for being with me every step of the way!

With Love,

Ash