🎙️ Episode 2 – Mistakes People Are Making Listening to Influencers for Business Advice

“Just because they have a mic and a following doesn’t mean they know what they’re talking about.”

In this episode, co-hosts Nicole and Danielle break down how blindly following influencers could actually be hurting your business instead of helping it. From viral “hacks” to recycled branding blueprints, we’re calling out the red flags and giving you a smarter way to grow.

💡 What We Cover:

• The current influencer culture:Why everyone’s an “expert” these days
• How generic advice can be misleading—or even damaging

Big mistakes entrepreneurs are making:

• Swapping foundational strategy for trendy shortcuts
• Copy-pasting someone else’s content or offer model
• Investing based on hype rather than actual need

Red flags to avoid:

• “I made $100k in a week!” posts
• Buzzword-heavy advice with no real data
• No proof of client success or sustainable growth

What to do instead:

• Vet your sources—who are they really helping?
• Match advice to your actual stage of business
• Learn from people who’ve built solid businesses with real receipts

🎙️ Co-Host Discussion:

• What’s the worst business advice you’ve seen go viral?
• How can you tell if an influencer’s advice is relevant to you?
• Have we ever regretted following popular online advice? (Yes!)
• What filters do we use when deciding what advice to follow?
• Why is hype so much more tempting than strategy?

Closing Thoughts:

Influence doesn’t equal expertise.

It’s easy to get sucked into flashy success stories—but sustainable business growth comes from strategy, not shortcuts.

📌 CTA:Before you implement someone’s “proven strategy,” ask yourself—do they even know what stage you’re in?

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🔗 Connect With Us on LinkedIn:👤 Nicole Gallicchio – linkedin.com/in/nicolegallicchio👤 Danielle C. – linkedin.com/in/djc287📚

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🎙️ Episode 1 – Stop Looking for a Virtual Assistant to Do These Things

“Not every task belongs on a virtual assistant’s plate—even if it's tempting to hand it off.”
In this debut episode, co-hosts Nicole and Danielle unpack the most common mistakes business owners make when delegating to a virtual assistant. Spoiler: if you’ve ever said “I just need someone to fix my business,” this one’s for you.

Setting the record straight:

• What a Virtual Assistant is—and what they’re not

• The difference between support and leadership roles

• Why your VA can’t be your fixer, executive, or business coach

Top tasks you should not delegate:

• Strategic planning and business model decisions

• Unsupervised hiring or firing

• Revenue-generating responsibilities without context or authority

• Team management or conflict resolution

• Developing your core offer, messaging, or sales funnel

Common misunderstandings we’ve seen:

• “I just need a VA to turn everything around.”

• The myth of the ‘super VA’ who can wear every hat

• Expecting results without providing leadership, systems, or training

Why this matters:

• Misalignment = wasted money, time, and high VA turnover

• VAs can be game-changers—when used properly

• Hiring the wrong role slows you down more than hiring no one at all

• What’s the most unrealistic task you’ve seen delegated to a VA?

• Why do business owners blur the lines between support and strategy?

• Have you ever delegated something that completely flopped?

• What should you do instead when you need strategic or executive help?

• What’s one key question to ask before hiring your next VA?

It’s all about alignment.
If you’ve been burned by VA support in the past, don’t write off delegation—just get clear on what should be on someone else’s plate.

📌 CTA:
“If you’ve been disappointed by a VA before, it might not have been their fault—get clear on your needs first.”

Your time is valuable. Virtual Assist USA offers experienced, US-based Virtual Assistant services to help CEOs and business owners streamline operations, get more done, and grow faster—with the right support in the right roles.

👤 Nicole Gallicchio – linkedin.com/in/nicolegallicchio
👤 Danielle C. – linkedin.com/in/djc287

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✨ This episode is brought to you by Virtual Assist USA🔗

To continue our VA Series - Join us as we dive into the world of Virtual Assistants a bit more! This episode, Virtual Assist USA chats with Amber L. Gray, Founder & CEO of Trusty Oak, about how to effectively integrate a VA into your existing team and foster a cohesive work environment. ✨ Discover: The importance of hiring based on core values How to treat your VA like a vital team member Tips for proactive collaboration that boosts productivity This content is brought to you by our sponsor, Virtual Assist USA. CEOs know that time is our most valuable asset. That's why Virtual Assist USA offers flexible Virtual Assistant services to help streamline operations, increase efficiency, and give you more time to focus on what matters most - growing your business. You can visit www.VirtualAssistUSA.com to learn more. www.trustoak.com Connect with Nicole and Danielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegallicchio/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/djc287/ Not Your Average CEO book: https://a.co/d/aPgacvt #businessgrowth #businesstips #businesspodcast #business #ceomindset #ceo #entrepreneur #revenge #sales #salestraining #salestips #virtualassistant #virtualassistanttips #virtualassistantservices #delegation