Wanna be in a group where everyone is at the same level as you?
Great - you're ready to be an All Star!
The VA All Stars is an exclusive membership group for Virtual Assistants looking to take their business up a notch.
It's perfect if you've passed the newbie stage and want to engage with a network of like-minded VAs who share your passion and ambition.
Being in a collaborative environment with your peers, sharing advice and taking advantage of one another's knowledge, skills and contacts will take your VA business from good to great and from great to OMFG.
Oh, and there's no minimum contract, so you can cancel at any time. 🙂
Sound familiar?
You've been in business for a while, you've got a few clients and you're in a couple of VA Facebook groups - but they're kinda noisy and half the members are either new or still at the research stage.
We all had to start somewhere, but there comes a time when you need a separate space where you can learn from and collaborate with other VAs who are a bit further along.
Enter the All Stars.
The All Stars is a professional (but fun) member-led community of established VAs who work together, stay on top of the latest AI and tech trends, and learn from their peers.
As the ancient proverb goes: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." And that's what the All Stars is all about.
All Stars Events
All Stars are encouraged to create their own events. Many of these are recorded and can be accessed by new members.
Events include:
A Q&A with two VA agency owners who hire over 60 associates between them. The event was recorded.
A group workshop on how to create a marketing strategy and plan. The event was recorded.
An interactive demo and walkthrough on how I use Notion to run my life. The event was recorded.
A workshop on how to create images in various AI platforms and then edit in Canva. The event was recorded.
Monthly sessions to help keep you accountable and ensure you stay on track. These events are not recorded.
Two sessions by a group member on how to earn outside the VA box. These events were not recorded.
A tour of the AtW scheme with questions and discussion. The event was held by a group member and was recorded.
The presentation I gave at a speaking event on how to use AI to elevate sales and find your ideal client.
Monthly get-togethers to discuss marketing techniques, mindset and how to land the RIGHT type of client.
A practical Q&A session on how to take your business on the road. This event was recorded.
Regular, casual social events so you can network and chat with other members over a virtual coffee.
Sessions for VAs supporting neurodivergent, chronically unwell and disabled clients. Events are not recorded.
Regular virtual coworking sessions arranged by highly-organised and productive group members. These events are not recorded.
A tutorial and Q&A on how to increase your income by a top business coach and pricing specialist. This event was recorded.
Video tutorials by myself and another by a group member on how we have created our own personal SOP and business strategy GPTs.
Award-winning VA agency owner Hayley Hudson showed us how she uses Airtable for all of her workflows. This event was recorded.
At the average UK rate of £30 per hour, All Stars membership is just 20 minutes of your time.
That’s a lot of juice for very little squeeze! 🍊
The All Stars Vault
The All Stars "Vault" is a growing collection of handy business resources that currently include:
* A long list of AI prompts - some are quick and easy, but others are longer, more complicated prompts that I use myself (and have been keeping secret).
* Tricky conversation email templates for you and your clients.
* A six-month audit to ensure your business stays strong and profitable.
* Monthly review and planning questions - these can be used to accompany the monthly group sessions or simply for your own personal use.
* A 'how to say no' Awkward Conversations doc for coaches by Denise Duffield-Thomas from Lucky Bitch.
* A guide from LinkedIn on how to run targeted ads.
Benefits of a peer-only group
Advanced discussions
A seasoned collective of VAs at a similar stage in their business can have more sophisticated and relevant conversations about challenges and strategies while avoiding basic newbie questions that are no longer applicable to them.
All Star members focus on more complex issues such as scaling, building a team, optimising processes, managing a larger client base and implementing advanced marketing strategies.
Collaboration and associate opportunities
Being in a group full of experienced Virtual Assistants has enabled members to collaborate on projects, hire one another as associates and pass on work opportunities where they don't have the skillset, inclination or availability.
Members also partner up and hire one another. This not only allows them to take on more work, but pooling their resources means they can accept larger projects that would be unattainable to them individually.
Advanced knowledge and resource sharing
All Stars benefit from the collective wisdom and experiences of the group and gain insights into best practices and emerging trends that may enhance their business.
Resource sharing in a peer group such as this has been a game-changer for the members as they now have access to tools, processes, services and contacts that are better suited to VAs with more experience under their belt.
First-hand understanding
As experienced VAs, All Stars understand the unique pressures of running and growing a business out of its early stages. They can also offer unique support and advice based on the fact that they have 'been there, done that and got the T-shirt'!
The group is also a more manageable size, so you can cut through the noise, receive fast, reliable answers and find the information you need more quickly.
Focused problem-solving
Free from basic newbie questions, All Stars discuss more next-level and niche-specific challenges. These include fine-tuning their marketing, optimising their systems and processes, setting up agencies, taking on associates and using AI to both enhance their client's businesses and elevate their own.
Committed to continuous learning and improvement, the All Stars work together to brainstorm solutions, share what has (or hasn't) worked for them and explore growth strategies.
You know you're going to get a solid answer based on first-hand experience in this group!
Happy Members
"It was like Jo read my mind when she created All Stars. I've been so busy working in my day-to-day full VA diary and kept thinking I should try and stop to work out where I want to take the business. As soon as I saw her post about the group I thought "That's for me!" I love everything I've taken part in so far. I posted a comment in the group about something I wanted to find out more about and it ended up in an amazing Zoom chat with fantastic members sharing their knowledge. Invaluable advice! I am so glad I joined! " ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Carol Pull
"I’m so glad I joined the All Stars! I’ve already had discussions with other VAs about strategies for business growth, including outsourcing to associates, raising my prices, and upping my marketing. It’s super helpful to have access to this, as I’m actually talking to other VAs who can share their direct experience in this area. I've already gained so much from the group in the short time it's been running. Having access to Jo and her 10+ years of experience, taking part in monthly planning sessions, and virtual co-working spaces are just some of the benefits." Tom Lingard
"I’m so pleased I joined the VA All Stars group a couple of months ago. It’s lovely being able to share and bounce ideas off other VAs with loads of experience. The coworking sessions and more advanced discussions around AI are great, too." Bee Kingshott
"I like having a trusted group I can turn to if I need help. I like learning what is ‘normal’ in VA life and finding a lot of reassurance in other people’s experiences. I found the Access to Work session super helpful. I’m fully booked with work, so I have less time to attend events, but I check in and browse the group most days." Martha Kilner
"The VA All Stars has helped me refocus, look at my business again, and enjoy it again! The discussions on AI and growing your business have helped expand my business ideas. It’s a great group to belong to and collaborate with." Jill Hartery
"I signed up for the All Stars as I have had my business for 8 years now. I have had boom times and quieter times and, as the sole manager of my business, it can be difficult to relay to others the struggles with motivation, consistency and keeping up with the latest trends. Let's face it, technology that exists now wasn't around 10-15 years ago, and we have to keep learning as we go. This group has provided me with a space to connect with others and learn. Thank you for bringing the fire back to my motivation and to my business." Letty Scrimgeour
"All the information and support is amazing. I have yet to find a group in Australia that offers the same so that’s why I’m an ‘All Star’ and a big fan 😀🙌🏻. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" KRM Virtual Assistance
"I love being part of The VA All Stars. I needed some guidance and the opportunity to connect with other VAs who were further down the road in their VA journey. I’ve learnt so much and have taken on quite a bit more work recently and I’d say this was down to Joanne Munro and the friendly VAs of the group. I deffo needed this group in my life! 🥰" Kelly Dixon
"Happy Friday, everyone! 🌟 It's been a really productive week for me, and I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for being such an wonderful group. Your answers to my questions and all the suggestions have been incredibly helpful. I’ve learned so much, and the recent online working session was fantastic! It’s so true what they say about surrounding yourself with the right people. Have a great weekend!." Susan B
"The All Stars has helped me to put my focus back on my business and get excited about being a VA again. I've been able to brainstorm with other VAs and learn about new technology. My business has picked back up and I'm learning new things - which is great for not only MY business but also my clients' businesses." Denise Riches
"The valuable contributions of other VAs have really helped me – especially the recent session on ChatGPT, as I joined the group knowing that I needed to change and adapt.
Your group is exactly what I need as I am making changes to my business .... I certainly will not be leaving the group! I believe there's no 'silver bullet' to solving issues etc, it's investment, self-accountability and without meaning to sound too woo-woo about it... a (learning) journey to be enjoyed. Thanks again." Jasmin Boyle
"It feels smaller/more intimate than other groups, which is a lovely thing personally. And there aren’t any solo big personalities here. The events and advice is great. I like that I can dip in and out and that the questions asked are different to other groups too." Lucy Willis
"I've recently started attending regular coworking sessions, and I get SO MUCH DONE. I find it's the perfect time for doing something I've been procrastinating about. If you're a lone-worker, do you take part in coworking sessions? I definitely recommend giving them a try if not 😊." Kerry C
"Six invaluable elements of the All Stars: coworking, accountability, brainstorming, connections, friendships, and being able to chat about a wide variety of topics with people who are at a similar stage in business (established, but still come across a head-scratcher now and then)! 🤩🎉" Anastasia Blackwell Olson
The All Stars is Not For Newbies
My VA Handbookers Facebook group is amazing, but it's a large community, and many members are in the early stages of their business or still researching the whole "VA Thing".
This is why I created the All Stars.
I wanted a place where VAs who were past the newbie stage could step away from the noise into a quiet room with other established VAs to have more "next-level" conversations about growing their business.
So, if you're just starting out and haven't yet decided on a business name or what services to offer, I suggest you apply to join when you have more experience running your business and have at least two clients.
Join the VA All Stars today and explore your full potential.
FAQs
Why is the All Stars only for established VAs?
When you first start out, you have 1000 questions about where to start and how to get your first client. But when you've been in business for a while longer, you're faced with a different set of challenges.
Discussing those challenges in a group full of new or wannabe VAs would simply overwhelm them. So, by creating a dedicated group, I can focus on providing advanced resources and networking opportunities that cater to the unique challenges and goals of established VAs.
Where does the action take place?
The All Stars is membership to a private Facebook group. Although Facebook doesn't yet offer paid groups, it was the most suitable location because most people have an account on the platform.
You purchase the monthly subscription and are provided with the Facebook joining link.
Anyone can find the group but only members can view the content and see who else is in the group. All Stars are asked to keep any information posted in the group private and confidential.
Is the All Stars a big time committment?
VAs are busy people, so there is no commitment at all! You don't need to attend every event or keep up with every conversation. All the resources, training, and peer support are available whenever you need them, so you can dip in and out whenever you want and get involved as much or as little as you like.
What do you mean when you say the group is "member-led"?
It means the All Stars run the show, not me.
- Fancy asking VAs who specialise in podcasts/minute-taking/membership groups/etc what tools they use and who they work with? Then set up a Q&A with them.
- Want to hold an end-of-month review or an international networking sesh? Then set one up.
- In the mood for a little bit of focused coworking? Then share your Zoom link and do it.
- Event not at a time of your liking? Then arrange another one.
You need to be proactive if you want to be part of the All Stars community.
Can I start and stop my membership?
Yup. There's no minimum contract, so you can pause or cancel your membership at any time and rejoin when you're ready.
Simply log in and cancel the membership in your Munro Courses account dashboard.
Your monthly recurring payments will cease, and you will be removed from the Facebook group at the end of the period you've paid for. However, if the price of membership goes up in the meantime, you will pay the new price when you rejoin.
How much is the All Stars in my own currency?
The monthly payment of £10 GBP is roughly €12 Euros, $13 USD, $18 CAD and $19.60 AUD, but you should check the website xe.com to find out the current exchange rate as it fluctuates daily.
The price you will pay should also appear on the checkout page before you click to confirm the transaction.
I have another question
No problemo. Email support(at)thevahandbook(dot)com and ask away!
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