Leaving The Grind Behind: A Startup Guide for the Emerging Virtual Assistant

by Kathy Goughenour

Kathy Goughenour walked out of her Fortune 500 position at 40 years old to pursue working for herself, vowing to double her salary. Fast forward twenty years and she’s grown her Virtual Assistant business from the ground up to multiple-six-figures and has trained over 200 women to start their own VA businesses. Leaving the Grind Behind: A Startup Guide for the Emerging Virtual Assistant is part business book, part Q&A (with the most informative woman in the VA biz), and part personal narrative. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll understand everything you need to know about life as a VA and a little about the head cheerleader of the industry who is cheering for you right now! If you’re the slightest bit interested by the idea of starting a virtual assistant business, this book is for you and there is no better person to be guiding you through its pages.

86 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2021

About the author

Kathy Goughenour is the Founder/CEO of Expert VA® and Virtual Expert® Training where she’s trained over 200 women to build successful home-based VA businesses since 2008. She’s an experienced business trainer drawing from decades in corporate marketing and 20 years building her own business from the ground floor to 6-figures. Kathy lives and rules her world from her tiny home in the Missouri Ozarks.

Reviews

[Anne Schwab]

This book is amazing! It is Kathy's story in her own words. It is honest and uplifting. If you are thinking about switching careers and interested in being a Virtual Assistant then this is a must-read! Kathy takes you through her own personal journey and leaves you feeling powerful with her encouraging words and her advice.

[Teri Gustafson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am emerging as a virtual assistant and LOVED reading how someone else journey went. FANTASTIC! It left me with the feeling if she can do this I can do this.

[Jacqueline P · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want the blueprint for being a successful virtual assistant and receiving top dollar for your services, read this book. In Leaving the Grind, Kathy Goughenour speaks to the reader as a mentor, coach, cheerleader, and, most of all, friend. She shares her story through both lenses of vulnerability and proven business sense, and by the end of the book, aspiring VAs will believe that they too can do what Kathy has done.

[Patricia Bjork · Rating 5 out of 5]

You already have what it takes, what are you waiting for?

Well done Kathy! This book serves to plant the seeds of possibility into the minds of the curious and the serious. To anyone thinking about forging their own path, Kathy provides the knowledge, wisdom and support to help you realize your dreams on your own terms. With Kathy, what you see is what you get, the rest is up to you. I am 4 months into Kathy's program, and not only am I earning while I learn, I am learning to trust that the dream I have for business and my future are both valid and attainable. I highly recommend this book, read it and allow yourself to think of the possibilities.

[Karen Hansel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a compelling story that stokes the fire within, your curiosity, the push to get beyond the ‘if only’ or ‘what if’ and take action. The writing is direct, generous, and witty - just like Kathy! From the aspiring VA to those that may need a refresher and gentle nudge to their next level of success, this book has something for everyone to learn and engage with to make their dreams a reality.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't wait until this book came out. I have been so inspired by the author and reading her story and others' about the journey to becoming a Virtual Expert - and then to running an empire - makes dreams come alive. I highly recommend this book to ANYONE needing inspiration to make a change, no matter what your place in life is.

[Angelic Lovestrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome book to get you started on the right path!
If you've ever dreamed of leaving the grind behind and venturing out on your own in business - this book is chockful of practical advice you can apply immediately. I wish I'd had this book years ago!

[Toni Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a good read it has lots of helpful information as well as new information you didn't know.