How I Started My Faith-based VA Agency
It may seem odd that I would jump headfirst into starting a VA agency while working my full-time job and not working with clients myself. I am a woman of faith and hold no limits on myself. Once I put my mind to something, I take it and run with it.
I wanted to start a business I could run without doing client work, since I was already doing that at my job.
My Journey as a Single Mother
I have accomplished so many things in my life as a single mother. I graduated with honors (cum laude) in college while raising my children and working a 9-to-5 job. I continued to build my skills, earning an internship in the IT department, attending Microsoft training sessions, completing my Six Sigma certification (first as a yellow belt, then as a green belt), creating processes that were actually implemented, and eventually being promoted to supervisor over a team of executive assistants.
Each step qualified me to take the leap into business. I knew that I wanted to create a legacy for my family, be the first in my family to start a business, and show my children and future generations what it looks like to walk in your purpose and impact lives.
The Freedom of a VA Business
Ask almost any virtual assistant why they chose this path, and most will mention the freedom and flexibility it offers. For me, it was more than that. It was about creating something sustainable. As a self-employed contractor, you set your salary, raise it when you’re ready, and design your own hours. You can work from anywhere, whether in business casual or in your jammies.
The beauty is that this kind of business can grow with you, limited only by how much you’re willing to put into it.
Getting Started Was Simpler Than I Thought
Starting a business felt intimidating at first, but it didn’t take much to get going. I launched with very little investment and began earning quickly. I registered my business in New Jersey, filling out the paperwork myself before having a lawyer review it. The process was straightforward, and I encourage others to do the same — check your state’s .gov site for details.
Even before you register, you can start building visibility. I set up social media profiles and began creating a presence. It cost nothing but time, and it planted the seeds for what would grow later.
Building a Faith-Based Business
From the very beginning, my vision was to create a space for women — especially single mothers. I know the weight of living paycheck-to-paycheck, the sting of working hard for a 2–3% raise that changes nothing, and the frustration of passing up opportunities because childcare wasn’t an option.
That’s why my business is faith-based. I live by these words:
Name it. Claim it. Faith it. Take Action.
It hasn’t always been easy. There were trial-and-error seasons, late nights of investing in myself, and moments of doubt. But over time, God blessed my efforts. Today, I have a team of five God-fearing women — one project manager and four subcontractors — who help me keep our clients happy.
And every time I look back, I see the fingerprints of faith, prayer, intentional goals, and hard work all over this journey.
Scripture That Guides Me
James 2:14–17 (NKJV)
“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?
If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,’ but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
From VA to Agency
In the corporate world, I gained over 20 years of experience. That skillset became the foundation for my VA agency.
There’s a big difference between working as a solo VA and running an agency. As a VA, you’re serving clients directly. As an agency owner, you’re building a team — hiring subcontractors, delegating, and expanding your services.
At first, juggling clients feels manageable. But as business grows, it quickly becomes overwhelming without systems in place. That’s when subcontractors become essential. They free up your time, allow you to take on bigger projects, and even introduce new services through their skill sets.
Yes, an agency is profitable, but it also requires raising your prices to cover contractors, expenses, and taxes while still paying yourself fairly.
PowerPro Assistants Today
My agency is more than a business; it’s a family-oriented environment. We support, mentor, and share responsibility. I often say “us” instead of “me” because my team is what makes PowerPro thrive.
Our signature program is Executive Administrative Services, but we’ve expanded to include social media management, podcast management, and system buildouts using platforms like HoneyBook and Dubsado.
What ties it all together is communication. Since we work virtually, open and clear communication is the heartbeat of everything we do.
The Turning Point: Systems
When I first started, my systems were all manual. I used notebooks and sticky notes, and while it worked for a while, it couldn’t keep up with my growth.
Then I discovered Dubsado. It was like a lightbulb moment — everything I had been doing manually could now be automated. It saved me time, energy, and stress. Suddenly, I could scale my business, take on more coaching clients, and even automate my programs.
The ability to customize workflows and keep everything in one place transformed my agency. It wasn’t just about efficiency — it was about freedom.
What Automation Looks Like
Here are a few ways I automated my client journey:
Lead capture & communication: Instead of chasing emails and DMs, everything funnels into one form.
Questionnaires: Potential clients share what they need before we even meet.
Booking links: Sent automatically after the questionnaire.
Proposals, contracts, and invoices: One click triggers them all.
Welcome packets: Sent immediately after payment to set expectations and kick things off.
Each step freed me up to focus more on relationships and less on repetitive tasks.
As we grow, we must continue to automate and put systems in place so our businesses run effectively. It’s not just about scaling — it’s about creating space for the life we wanted when we first started.
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