Molly Rose Speed 

Molly Rose's background and entrepreneurial journey @ 0:00

Molly Rose is the creator of Virtual Assistant Academy, a certification program for virtual assistants, and the founder of Virtual Assistant Management, a placement agency for virtual assistants. She has over 13 years of experience in this space, serving entrepreneurs across various industries. Molly's entrepreneurial journey began when she quit her corporate finance job to become a virtual assistant, learning on the job and building her skills over time.

The power of automation and outsourcing @ 5:09

As entrepreneurs, we often end up wearing many hats that we didn't sign up for when starting our businesses. Molly argues that outsourcing to human assistants, AI, and automated systems and processes can help us stay in our "zone of genius" and focus on the work we're most passionate about, while delegating the rest. This can free up significant time and mental space for entrepreneurs.

Molly's zone of genius and client success stories @ 6:49

Molly's zone of genius lies in setting up new systems and processes for her clients, particularly using the Kajabi platform. She has worked with high-profile clients like Patty Aubrey, the "billion dollar brand builder" behind Chicken Soup for the Soul, helping to streamline their operations and automate key business functions.

The Virtual Assistant Academy and building a supportive community @ 13:47

Molly's Virtual Assistant Academy provides training for virtual assistants, covering both the business and technical aspects of the role. The program aims to build confidence and competence in VAs, equipping them with the skills to be successful in supporting entrepreneurs. Molly's vision is to create a strong community and support network for the "supporters" - the VAs, operations managers, and other behind-the-scenes professionals who enable entrepreneurs to thrive.

The future of virtual assistants and the importance of adaptability @ 21:25

Molly believes the virtual assistant industry will continue to evolve, with VAs needing to adapt and embrace new technologies like AI. She emphasizes the importance of VAs being willing to learn and work with AI, rather than seeing it as a threat. Molly also notes the growing demand for virtual support as more businesses and entrepreneurs embrace remote and distributed work models.

Closing thoughts and advice for entrepreneurs and assistants @ 31:36

Molly emphasizes the importance of creating a career around your life, rather than the other way around. She encourages entrepreneurs and assistants to focus on their "zone of genius" and delegate or automate the tasks that fall outside of it. Molly also highlights the value of a strong support system, both personally and professionally, in navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.