How to Hire a VA the Right Way (virtual assistant hiring process) | Jorge Contreras

Jorge Contreras | Airbnb Arbitrage Oct 7, 20227m 23s601 viewsScore 85
Hosting Operations
intermediate
virtual assistant
outsourcing
guest communication
scaling
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Summary

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Learn how to effectively hire and manage virtual assistants (VAs) for your Airbnb business to scale operations and reduce costs. The video covers when to hire, where to find VAs, how to pay them, and their essential responsibilities in managing guest communications.

Key insights

  • Hiring virtual assistants (VAs) from other countries can significantly reduce operational costs, potentially costing around $30-$40 per month per Airbnb for all communications, which is about a fourth of US-based hiring costs.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Entrepreneurs can get stuck working 'in' the business instead of 'on' it by trying to do all tasks themselves, leading to burnout and limiting growth potential.

Tools & resources

  • Wiseservice

    Wise.com (formerly TransferWise) is a recommended service for easily paying virtual assistants internationally, often with funds arriving within minutes.

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