(Live inside the Successful Entrepreneurs Lounge)

If you think hiring a VA will fix your overwhelm, think again. In this jam-packed live session, Francesca is joined by Chantal Gerardy, marketing strategist and delegation queen, to reveal the truth behind what actually makes a VA work for you – and what doesn’t.

Chantal gets real about the common traps business owners fall into when scaling with VAs, including:

• Why hiring someone for “5–10 hours” a week is a waste of time and energy

• The hot potato mistake that kills your business reputation

• How most VAs are underutilised, undertrained and misunderstood

• What you must know BEFORE hiring a VA (or hiring your second one)

• The framework Chantal uses to train and empower her entire VA team

• How she travels a third of the year while running 2 agencies + a podcast
  

Whether you're scaling, stuck, or scared to let go, this episode will help you:

→ Understand what true delegation looks like

→ Avoid burning out your best VAs

→ Build a team culture that supports independence

→ Set up proper SOPs, working bees, and approvals

→ Know if you're ready to bring on another VA

Bonus insights:

– How to identify which VA tasks to delegate

– What to do when your A-players get overloaded

– Why your VA might be “spamming” people without you knowing 😱

Connect with Chantal:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chantal.gerardy.5

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantal.gerardy/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalgerardy/

Website: onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au

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If your team can’t move without your approval, you're working more hours but still stuck in the weeds, or your calendar is a never-ending list of low-value tasks… this episode is for you!

Francesca gets real about the one thing that silently stalls seven-figure businesses: the CEO being the bottleneck.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to tell if you’re unintentionally holding your business back

• The mindset shift that helped Francesca go from micromanaging to empowering

• A practical approval process that removes YOU from every tiny decision

• The role of quarterly planning, structured delegation, and company rules

• Why working ahead is the secret weapon of truly free CEOs

Francesca shares the exact structure she uses to manage her team, approve content in 15 minutes or less, and free herself to focus on the real CEO work – while still enjoying date nights, short workdays, and guilt-free holidays.

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Linkedin: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

Website https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook

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In this powerful episode, Lauren is joined by the vibrant and unapologetically real Francesca Moi – speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Empowering Virtual Solution, Australia’s most people-focused Virtual Assistant agency for 7-figure business owners.

Francesca shares how she went from being an overworked EA in corporate to building two million-dollar businesses – and how a global crisis became her biggest turning point.

She opens up about the mindset shifts, challenges, and bold decisions that helped her stop doing all the things and start living a business life that actually works.

Inside this episode:

• Why burning out chasing $5M taught her to value lifestyle over ego
• The pivotal mindset shift that saved her business during COVID
• How she built her VA agency from $0 to $1M in 14 months (and would do it again)
• The biggest mistakes people make when hiring a VA – and how to avoid them
• Her “fire yourself as CEO” strategy to identify what to delegate
• The truth about outsourcing, control, and letting go of perfectionism

Whether you’re stuck doing everything yourself or afraid to hand things over, this episode will help you see what’s truly possible when you stop trying to be the whole team – and start leading like the CEO you’re meant to be.

The Audacious Agency Socials:

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-audacious/id1813785588

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audaciousagency/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audacious-agency/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaudaciousagency

Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge

Say Hi to me on social media!!

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Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/

Linkedin: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

Website https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook

Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au

In this episode, Francesca explores some of the biggest mistakes business owners make – and how you can avoid them. From struggling with time management to failing to delegate effectively, she walks you through the common pitfalls that hold businesses back from scaling.

Francesca shares actionable insights on:

• Why time management is critical to unlocking freedom and balance in your business

• The concept of “big rocks” and how focusing on what really matters can transform your workday

• How to overcome delegation issues and trust your team to do what you can

• The power of having a clear sales strategy and setting achievable KPIs to ensure consistent growth

• Why a solid system is key to scaling, and how to make it work in your business

  
  

You’ll also hear about Francesca’s personal journey of pivoting during COVID, her routine for staying on track with Miracle Mornings, and the importance of mindset in running a sustainable business.

Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge

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Linkedin: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

Website https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook

Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au

In this episode, Francesca dives into the importance of trust-building and client nurturing in business, especially when you’re in growth mode. She shares her personal journey of growing and pivoting her business from pre-COVID struggles to success with the help of virtual assistants and networking.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The importance of building trust on social media to engage with your audience and turn them into loyal clients

• How to identify and nurture your Marias – the unsung heroes of your business who’ll spread the word about your services

• Why understanding your future self is key to long-term business success, and how Francesca applies it to both her health and business journey

• The 3 business personality types – Creator, Business Savvy, and Leader – and how to recognise which one you are
  

If you’ve ever struggled with how to structure your marketing or feel like you’re juggling too many ideas, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you get more organised and stay aligned with your vision.

Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge

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Website https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook

Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au

Overwhelmed by the constant flood of emails, stuck handling marketing tasks yourself, and too distracted to focus on strategic growth?

In this episode, we dive into the story of a business owner who found himself buried under admin tasks, endlessly sorting through emails, and juggling marketing—until he realised the real problem was himself: he had become the bottleneck.

Hear how shifting to effective delegation, introducing better systems, and bringing in the right support allowed us to break free from the daily grind, creating more time to focus on leading a team and scaling business effectively.

Enjoy!

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Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/

LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

Website https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook

Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au

Feeling like your business could run smoother with the right team, but unsure where to start?

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges for e-commerce CEOs: building an offshore team that functions like an extension of your own brand.

Discover how to hire Super VAs who can take ownership, streamline processes, and actually drive growth—not just manage tasks. Learn the secret formula for setting clear expectations, creating foolproof systems, and ensuring your team stays aligned with your vision.

Tune in to see how strategic hiring and proper onboarding can help you build a team that runs seamlessly—without you!

Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge

Say Hi to me on social media!!

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Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/

Linkedin: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

Website https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePoweroofDelegationbook

Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au