Networking isn’t just about talking and pitching yourself. It’s about making meaningful connections, and one of the best ways to do that is by being a great listener.

In this episode, we’ll talk about why active listening is such a powerful tool for virtual assistants, how to develop it, and how to use it to build stronger business relationships.

Today’s quote: When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen. - Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway is right - listen to the next conversations that happen around you. Listen to how people talk, how the people they are talking to listen (or don’t).

Watch what people type in social media comments. It’s alarming to see how when someone says they are looking for VA help for instance, and they say to email them, that some VAs say ‘DM’d you'. They aren’t listening.

Or when someone says on Threads I’m so excited, I’ve decided to hire a VA this year, and then their comments and DMs are filled with pitches. That’s not the response to that conversation starter (all social media posts are conversation starters, did I say that?)

Now, I’d love to hear from you! Have you ever had a networking experience where active listening made a big difference? Share your thoughts with me on social media or in my VA community—I’d love to continue the conversation.

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I am here to help - it’s what I always tell you, it’s the only reason I’m here at all - to help you become a ridiculously good virtual assistant.

Thanks for tuning in, I’ll see you next time on The Ridiculously Good VA Show!