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Episode Synopsis
Do you really have to train a VA?I used to think if I just hired someone “already experienced,” I wouldn’t have to. Turns out that’s not true—you always have to do some training. Even a senior programmer still needs to learn my processes, tools, and expectations.What I’ve learned is this: training isn’t just about skills—it’s about trust. And when your VA trusts you, they’ll stick around, work harder, and even surprise you with how much they can do. Here’s what I break down in this episode 👩💻 Why I usually pick “young & hungry” over experienced hires—they grow into loyalty faster🎥 How a quick screen-share video saves hours of writing instructions🧑🏫 The simple first-task formula I use: record → send → let them try → refine🔑 Why you shouldn’t make new VAs decide everything too soon🛠️ The exact tools I use every day: Snagit, Loom, TinyTake🤝 How training builds trust—and why trust is what makes them stick📈 Why I hardly train at all today (and how early effort pays off for years)If you’ve been thinking, “I don’t have time to train,” flip it: you don’t have time not to. Training is the simplest lever to earn trust, reduce churn, and get work done your way—without micromanaging.▶️ Hit play to see the exact training flow I use—and steal it for your next hire.💬 What’s one thing you’ve trained (or avoided training) that made a difference? Drop it in the comments. 🚀 Ready to find your first loyal Filipino VA? Start today at OnlineJobs.ph.#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #TrainYourVA #VAOnboarding #ScreenShareTraining
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